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LEHI Frequently Asked Questions
Who is my sponsoring organization?
The Legislative Energy Horizon Institute is sponsored by a consortium of organizations. Each sponsoring organization nominates participants, and helps to process registration, accommodations, and travel for their participants. Sponsoring organizations are: Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Foundation (PNWER), National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL), American Public Power Association (APPA), and the Energy Council.
What are security clearance forms for?
The security clearance forms are standard practice for US National Labs and for Nuclear Power Plants. All participants, faculty, and staff are required to submit these forms by May 24th.
Security clearance forms are required for the site of the first 3 day session, which is held in the Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL) in Richland, WA. Different forms are required for US citizens, and a separate form for non-US citizens. This is a standard practice at all US National Labs.
In addition, there is a separate security clearance form for those who opt to attend the tour of the Columbia Nuclear Power Plant which is held on Friday, July 5 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm in Richland, WA.
Do I need to attend both LEHI sessions?
Yes, both the Richland, WA session, and the Washington, DC Session are required to graduate from LEHI, and a total of 56 hours of classroom attendance out of a total of 60 hours are required to receive the certificate of Energy Policy from the University of Idaho.
What travel facts sheet do I use?
Each sponsoring organization has a unique travel fact sheet detailing reimbursement requirements. Factsheets can be downloaded from this page. Please inquire if you are not sure who your sponsoring organization is.
What if I am from Canada or a non-US citizen?
You will be required to submit special security forms, and bring your passport.
What are the deadlines for the forms?
All security forms are due during the registration process. You will be required to upload these documents during registration.
What if I am a sponsor, speaker, or staffer?
All sponsors, speakers, or staffers attending the sessions are required to register and complete the required PNNL security clearance form. If you are attending the optional nuclear tour on Friday, July 5, the nuclear tour security clearance form is required as well.
The Legislative Energy Horizon Institute is sponsored by a consortium of organizations. Each sponsoring organization nominates participants, and helps to process registration, accommodations, and travel for their participants. Sponsoring organizations are: Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Foundation (PNWER), National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL), American Public Power Association (APPA), and the Energy Council.
What are security clearance forms for?
The security clearance forms are standard practice for US National Labs and for Nuclear Power Plants. All participants, faculty, and staff are required to submit these forms by May 24th.
Security clearance forms are required for the site of the first 3 day session, which is held in the Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL) in Richland, WA. Different forms are required for US citizens, and a separate form for non-US citizens. This is a standard practice at all US National Labs.
In addition, there is a separate security clearance form for those who opt to attend the tour of the Columbia Nuclear Power Plant which is held on Friday, July 5 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm in Richland, WA.
Do I need to attend both LEHI sessions?
Yes, both the Richland, WA session, and the Washington, DC Session are required to graduate from LEHI, and a total of 56 hours of classroom attendance out of a total of 60 hours are required to receive the certificate of Energy Policy from the University of Idaho.
What travel facts sheet do I use?
Each sponsoring organization has a unique travel fact sheet detailing reimbursement requirements. Factsheets can be downloaded from this page. Please inquire if you are not sure who your sponsoring organization is.
What if I am from Canada or a non-US citizen?
You will be required to submit special security forms, and bring your passport.
What are the deadlines for the forms?
All security forms are due during the registration process. You will be required to upload these documents during registration.
What if I am a sponsor, speaker, or staffer?
All sponsors, speakers, or staffers attending the sessions are required to register and complete the required PNNL security clearance form. If you are attending the optional nuclear tour on Friday, July 5, the nuclear tour security clearance form is required as well.