80 FR 22988 - Commission To Review the Effectiveness of the National Energy Laboratories

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 79 (April 24, 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 79 (Friday, April 24, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22988-22989]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-09564]


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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: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Hilton at Mark Center, Walnut 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 eighth meeting of the 
Commission.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. on April 22. 
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tentative meeting agenda includes a look at cost considerations and the 
budget approval process for 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 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 April 22. This notice was published 
less than 15 days due to a programmatic issue. Meeting information is 
available on the Commission's Web site.
    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 April 20, 2015.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-09564 Filed 4-23-15; 8:45 am]
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