[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 89 (Monday, May 10, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 25850]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-11015]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future

AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Blue Ribbon 
Commission on America's Nuclear Future (the Commission). The Commission 
was organized pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 
No. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) (the Act). This notice is provided in 
accordance with the Act.

DATES: 

Tuesday, May 25, 2010: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010: 8:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Washington Marriott, 1221 22nd Street, NW., Washington, DC 
20037, 202-872-1500.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy A. Frazier, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585; telephone (202) 586-4243 or facsimile (202) 586-
0544; e-mail [email protected]. Additional information 
may also be available at http://www.brc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The President directed that the 
Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future (the Commission) be 
established to conduct a comprehensive review of policies for managing 
the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle. The Commission will provide 
advice and make recommendations on issues including alternatives for 
the storage, processing, and disposal of civilian and defense spent 
nuclear fuel and high-level nuclear waste.
    The Commission held its first full Commission meeting on March 25 
and 26, 2010. The Commission is scheduled to submit a draft report to 
the Secretary by July 2011, and a final report by January 2012.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The meeting will provide the Commission 
with a broad range of perspectives from various stakeholder groups. 
Additionally, the Commission will discuss an action plan for moving 
forward and subcommittees.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to start at 8:30 a.m. on 
May 25 with review of the Commission action plan and Commission 
discussion of subcommittees. The Commission will then hear 
presentations from various stakeholder groups, and ask questions of the 
presenters to provide additional information for Commission 
consideration. The meeting on May 26 is expected to start at 8:30 a.m. 
with additional presentations, a discussion by the Commission of next 
steps, and public statements. The meeting will conclude at 12 p.m.
    Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. 
Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to 
offer comments and suggestions may do so at the end of the meeting on 
Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Approximately 45 minutes will be reserved for 
public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number 
who wish to speak but will not exceed 5 minutes. The Designated Federal 
Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will 
facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Those wishing to speak 
should register to do so beginning at 8:00 a.m. on May 26, 2010.
    Those not able to attend the meeting or have insufficient time to 
address the committee are invited to send a written statement to 
Timothy A. Frazier, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, e-mail to 
[email protected], or post comments on the Commission 
Web site at http://www.brc.gov.
    Additionally, the meeting will be available via live webcast. The 
link will be available at http://www.brc.gov.
    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available at http://www.brc.gov or by contacting Mr. Frazier. He may be reached at the 
postal address or e-mail address above.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 5, 2010.
Rachel Samuel,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-11015 Filed 5-7-10; 8:45 am]
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