[Federal Register: November 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 214)]
[Notices]               
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

 
Office of Fossil Energy; National Coal Council

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of Charter Renewal.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory

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Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463) and in accordance with title 41 of the 
Code of Federal Regulations, section 102-3.65, and following 
consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat of the General 
Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the National Coal 
Council has been renewed for a two-year period ending November 1, 2007. 
The Council will continue to provide advice, information, and 
recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on a continuing basis 
regarding general policy matters relating to coal issues.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Council members are chosen to assure a well-balanced representation 
from all sections of the country, all segments of the coal industry, 
including large and small companies, and commercial and residential 
consumers. The Council also has diverse members who represent interests 
outside the coal industry, including environmental interests, labor 
research, and academia. Membership and representation of all interests 
will continue to be determined in accordance with the requirements of 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and implementing regulations.
    The renewal of the Council has been determined essential to the 
conduct of the Department's business and in the public interest in 
connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the Department 
of Energy by law. The Council will continue to operate in accordance 
with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and 
implementing regulations.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rachel M. Samuel at 202/586-3279.

    Issued at Washington, DC on November 1, 2005.
James N. Solit,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-22118 Filed 11-4-05; 8:45 am]

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