80 FR 12818 - Commission to Review the Effectiveness of the National Energy Laboratories

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 47 (March 11, 2015)

This notice announces an open meeting of the Commission to Review the Effectiveness of the National Energy Laboratories (Commission). The Commission was created pursuant section 319 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, Public Law 113-76, and in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. 2. This notice is provided in accordance with the Act.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 11, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 12818]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-05529]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Commission to Review the Effectiveness of the National Energy 
Laboratories

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Commission to 
Review the Effectiveness of the National Energy Laboratories 
(Commission). The Commission was created pursuant section 319 of the 
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, Public Law 113-76, and in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. 2. This notice is provided in 
accordance with the Act.

DATES: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Hilton at Mark Center, Laurel Conference Room, 5000 Seminary 
Road, Alexandria, VA 22311.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Gibson, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585; telephone (202) 586-3787; email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The Commission was established to provide advice to the 
Secretary on the Department's national laboratories. The Commission 
will review the DOE national laboratories for alignment with the 
Department's strategic priorities, clear and balanced missions, unique 
capabilities to meet current energy and national security challenges, 
appropriate size to meet the Department's energy and national security 
missions, and support of other Federal agencies. The Commission will 
also look for opportunities to more effectively and efficiently use the 
capabilities of the national laboratories and review the use of 
laboratory directed research and development (LDRD) to meet the 
Department's science, energy, and national security goals.
    Purpose of the Meeting: This meeting is the seventh meeting of the 
Commission.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. on March 24. 
The tentative meeting agenda includes a look at how to improve the 
oversight and cost efficiencies of the national laboratories. Key 
presenters will address and discuss these topics with comments from the 
public. The meeting will conclude at 3:30 p.m. The agenda along with 
possible schedule adjustments will be posted when finalized and in 
advance of the meeting on the Lab Commission Web site (http://energy.gov/labcommission/commission-review-effectiveness-national-energy-laboratories).
    Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. 
Individuals who would like to attend must RSVP to Karen Gibson no later 
than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015 at email [email protected]. 
Please provide your name, organization, and contact information. 
Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to 
offer comments and suggestions may do so at the end of the meeting. 
Approximately 30 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 10:00 a.m. on March 24.
    Those not able to attend the meeting or who have insufficient time 
to address the committee are invited to send a written statement to 
Karen Gibson, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington DC 20585, or to email [email protected].
    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available on the 
Commission Web site at: http://energy.gov/labcommission

    Issued in Washington, DC on March 4, 2015.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-05529 Filed 3-10-15; 8:45 am]
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