[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 24, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74654-74655]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-31689]


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards, Subcommittee Meeting on 
Planning and Procedures; Notice of Meeting

    The ACRS Subcommittee on Planning and Procedures will hold a 
meeting on January 29-30, 2004, in the Montgomery

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Room at the Residence Inn, 7335 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland.
    The entire meeting will be open to public attendance, with the 
exception of a portion that may be closed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) 
(2) and (6) to discuss organizational and personnel matters that relate 
solely to internal personnel rules and practices of ACRS, and 
information the release of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted 
invasion of personal privacy.
    The agenda for the subject meeting shall be as follows:
    Thursday, January 29 , 2004--8:30 a.m. until the conclusion of 
business. The Subcommittee will discuss ACRS business processes, 
effective planning, use of electronic media, potential operational 
areas for improved effectiveness, and other activities related to the 
conduct of ACRS business. It will also discuss how well the Committee 
carries out its charter, the completeness of ACRS reviews, independence 
issues, and how well it meets the needs of its stakeholders.
    Friday, January 30, 2004--8:30 a.m. until the conclusion of 
business. The Subcommittee will continue to discuss self-assessment of 
ACRS performance in CY 2003, potential operational areas for improved 
effectiveness, and other activities related to the conduct of ACRS 
business. It will also discuss current technical challenges confronting 
the ACRS, such as risk-informing 10 CFR 50.46, probabilistic risk 
assessment/significance determination process issues, and proactive 
Committee initiatives. Additionally, the Subcommittee will discuss 
needed future technical expertise for the ACRS.
    The Subcommittee will gather information, analyze relevant issues 
and facts, and formulate proposed positions and actions, as 
appropriate, for deliberation by the full Committee.
    Members of the public desiring to provide oral statements and/or 
written comments should notify the Designated Federal Official, Dr. 
John T. Larkins (telephone: 301-415-7360) between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 
p.m. (ET) five days prior to the meeting, if possible, so that 
appropriate arrangements can be made. Electronic recordings will be 
permitted only during those portions of the meeting that are open to 
the public.
    Further information regarding this meeting can be obtained by 
contacting the Designated Federal Official between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 
p.m. (ET). Persons planning to attend this meeting are urged to contact 
the above named individual at least two working days prior to the 
meeting to be advised of any potential changes in the agenda.

    Dated: December 18, 2003.
Medhat El-Zeftawy,
Acting Associate Director for Technical Support, ACRS/ACNW.
[FR Doc. 03-31689 Filed 12-23-03; 8:45 am]
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