August 24, 1979 Charles W. Duncan, Jr., named second Secretary of Energy by President Carter. May 16, 1980 Dose Assessment Advisory Group January 23, 1981 James B. Edwards named third Secretary of Energy by President Reagan. July 23, 1981 Coordination and Information Center September 13, 1982 November 5, 1982 established. | opened in Las Vegas, Nevada. Irene Allen v. United States trial began in Salt Lake City, Utah. Donald Paul Hodel named fourth Secretary of Energy by President Reagan.