80 FR 72055 - Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 222 (November 18, 2015)

This notice announces a meeting of the Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee (NEAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 94-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 222 (Wednesday, November 18, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72055-72056]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-29434]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee

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. 94-463, 
86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be 
announced in the Federal Register.

DATES: Friday, December 11, 2015, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Westin Crystal City, 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, 
Arlington, VA 22202.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Rova, Designated Federal Officer, 
U.S. Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown Rd., Germantown, MD 20874; 
telephone (301) 903-9096; email: [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 17 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 an update on activities for the Office of 
Nuclear Energy. In addition, there will be presentations by Nuclear 
Energy Advisory Committee subcommittees. The agenda may change to 
accommodate committee business. For updates, one is directed the NEAC 
Web site: http://energy.gov/ne/services/nuclear-energy-advisory-committee.
    Public Participation: Individuals and representatives of 
organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do 
so on the day of the meeting, Friday, December 11, 2015. 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 Bob Rova, U.S. Department of Energy 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, or email: 
[email protected].
    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available by contacting 
Mr. Rova at the address above or on the Department of Energy, Office of 
Nuclear Energy Web site at http://energy.gov/ne/services/nuclear-energy-advisory-committee.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 12, 2015.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-29434 Filed 11-17-15; 8:45 am]
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