Heinrich Secures Commitment From Air Force Nominee On Fuel Spill Cleanup At KAFB

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) participates in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to consider the nominations of Colonel John Henderson to be Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Energy. During the hearing, Senator Heinrich secures a commitment from Colonel Henderson to prioritize the fuel spill cleanup at Kirtland Air Force Base and improve communication between regulatory agencies and stakeholders in the community. Senator Heinrich expresses concern with recent breakdown in communications within the Air Force as well as between the Air Force, state regulators and other key stakeholders in Albuquerque, resulting in conflicting reports of progress at the site. January 18, 2018.