[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 198 (Thursday, October 13, 2011)] [Notices] [Page 63614] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2011-26476] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee AGENCY: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee under section 9008(d) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that agencies publish these notices in the Federal Register to allow for public participation. DATES and Times: November 8, 2011; 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. November 9, 2011; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: Melrose Hotel--DC, 2430 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20037. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elliott Levine, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585; (202) 586-1476; E-mail: [email protected] or Roy Tiley at (410) 997-7778 ext. 220; E-mail: hq.com">rtiley@bcs-hq.com. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and guidance that promotes research and development leading to the production of biobased fuels and biobased products. Tentative Agenda: Agenda Will Include the FollowingUpdate on USDA Biomass R&D Activities; Update on DOE Biomass R&D Activities; Presentation on Current Biomass Solicitation Processes; Presentation on the Defense Production Act Title III Technology for Advanced Drop-in Biofuels Production; Presentation on the National Biofuels Action Plan. Public Participation: In keeping with procedures, members of the public are welcome to observe the business of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee. To attend the meeting and/or to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you must contact Elliott Levine at (202) 586-7766; E-mail: [email protected] or Roy Tiley at (410) 997-7778 ext. 220; E- mail: hq.com">rtiley@bcs-hq.com at least 5 business days prior to the meeting. Members of the public will be heard in the order in which they sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The Co-chairs of the Committee will make every effort to hear the views of all interested parties. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. The Co-chairs will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available for public review and copying at http://biomassboard.gov/committee/meetings.html. Issued at Washington, DC on October 7, 2011. LaTanya R. Butler, Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2011-26476 Filed 10-12-11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P