[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 212 (Wednesday, November 2, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 67717]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-28439]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear 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: Tuesday December 13, 2011; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 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. Phone (301) 903-6509 or email:
Kenneth.wade@nuclear.energy.gov.
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: Introduction of new members to the
committee; briefing the committee on recent developments and current
status of research programs and projects pursued by the Department of
Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy; and receiving advice and comments in
return from the committee.
Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to include the
introduction of seven new members to the Committee, presentations that
cover such topics as the Office of Nuclear Energy's 2012 Budget and the
status of Nuclear Energy's Small Modular Reactor Program. In addition,
there will be presentation by five Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee
subcommittees and a presentation on the Nexus of Nuclear Power with
Renewable Technology. Finally, Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner, William
Magwood will be giving a presentation on the early beginnings of the
Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee. 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, Tuesday December 13, 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 email: Kenneth.wade@nuclear.energy.gov.
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 Web site at http://www.ne.doe.gov/neac/neNeacMeetings.html.
Issued in Washington, DC, on October 28, 2011.
Carol A. Matthews,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-28439 Filed 11-1-11; 8:45 am]
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