[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 82 (Thursday, April 28, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 23798]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-10274]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee; Meeting
AGENCY: Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Nuclear Energy Advisory
Committee (NEAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463,
86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be
announced in the Federal Register.
DATES: Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
ADDRESSES: L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington,
DC 20024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Chuck Wade, Designated Federal
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585; telephone (301) 903-6509; e-mail
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee (NEAC), formerly
the Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee (NERAC), was established
in 1998 by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to provide advice on
complex scientific, technical, and policy issues that arise in the
planning, managing, and implementation of DOE's civilian nuclear energy
research programs. The committee is composed of 16 individuals of
diverse backgrounds selected for their technical expertise and
experience, established records of distinguished professional service,
and their knowledge of issues that pertain to nuclear energy.
Purpose of the Meeting: To inform the committee of recent
developments and current status of research programs and projects
pursued by the Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy and
receive advice and comments in return from the committee.
Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to include presentations
that cover such topics as the Office of Nuclear Energy's 2011 Budget
and the status of Nuclear Energy's New Start Programs. The Nuclear
Reactor Technology subcommittee will present its final report on the
Next Generation Nuclear Power Reactor and the Fuel Cycle subcommittee
will update the Committee on its efforts. Finally, the Committee will
be given a presentation on the status of Japan's Fukushima Daiichi
nuclear power facility. The agenda may change to accommodate committee
business. For updates, one is directed to the NEAC Web site: http://www.ne.doe.gov/neac/neNeacMeetings.html.
Public Participation: Individuals and representatives of
organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do
so on the day of the meeting, Wednesday June 15, 2011. Approximately
thirty minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per
speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but is not expected
to exceed 5 minutes. Anyone who is not able to make the meeting or has
had insufficient time to address the committee is invited to send a
written statement to Kenneth Chuck Wade, U.S. Department of Energy,
1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, or e-mail:
[email protected].
Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available by contacting
Mr. Wade at the address above or on the Department of Energy, Office of
Nuclear Energy's Web site at: http://www.ne.doe.gov/neac/neNeacMeetings.html.
Issued at Washington, DC, on April 22, 2011.
LaTanya Butler,
Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-10274 Filed 4-27-11; 8:45 am]
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