81 FR 54568 - President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 158 (August 16, 2016)

Page Range		54568-54569
FR Document		2016-19499

This notice sets forth the schedule and summary agenda for a conference call of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), and describes the functions of the Council. 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.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 158 (Tuesday, August 16, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 158 (Tuesday, August 16, 2016)]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-19499]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

AGENCY: Office of Science, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open teleconference.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and summary agenda for a 
conference call of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and 
Technology (PCAST), and describes the functions of the Council. 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: September 1, 2016, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: To receive the call-in information, attendees should 
register for the conference call on the PCAST Web site, http://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast no later than 1:00 p.m. (ET), Monday, 
August 29, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information regarding the meeting 
agenda, time, location, and how to register for the meeting is 
available on the PCAST Web site at: http://whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast. 
Questions about the meeting should be directed to Ms. Jennifer Michael 
at [email protected], (202) 456-4444.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The President's Council of Advisors on 
Science and Technology (PCAST) is an advisory group of the nation's 
leading scientists and engineers, appointed by the President to augment 
the science and technology advice available to him from inside the 
White House, cabinet departments, and other Federal agencies. See the 
Executive Order at http://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast. PCAST is 
consulted about and provides analyses and recommendations concerning a 
wide range of issues where understandings from the domains of science, 
technology, and innovation may bear on the policy choices before the 
President. PCAST is co-chaired by Dr. John P. Holdren, Assistant to the 
President for Science and Technology, and Director, Office of Science 
and Technology Policy, Executive Office of the President, The White 
House; and Dr. Eric S. Lander, President, Broad Institute of the 
Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard.
    Type of Meeting: Open.
    Proposed Schedule and Agenda: The President's Council of Advisors 
on Science and Technology (PCAST) is scheduled to hold a public 
conference call on September 1, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    Open Portion of Meeting: During this open meeting, PCAST is 
scheduled to vote on its biodefense and forensics studies. Additional 
information and the agenda, including any changes that arise, will be 
posted at the PCAST Web site at: http://whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast.
    Public Comments: It is the policy of the PCAST to accept written 
public comments of any length, and to accommodate oral public comments 
whenever possible. The PCAST expects that public statements presented 
at its meetings will not be repetitive of previously submitted oral or 
written statements.
    The public comment period for this meeting will take place on 
September 1, 2016 at a time specified in the meeting agenda posted on 
the PCAST Web site at http://whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast. This public 
comment period is designed only for substantive commentary on PCAST's 
work, not for business marketing purposes.
    Oral Comments: To be considered for the public speaker list at the 
meeting, interested parties should register to speak at http://whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast, no later than 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on 
August 29, 2016. Phone or email reservations will not be accepted. To 
accommodate as many speakers as possible, the time for public comments 
will be limited to two (2) minutes per person, with a total public 
comment period of up to 10 minutes. If more speakers register than 
there is space available on the agenda, PCAST will randomly select 
speakers from among those who applied. Those not selected to present 
oral comments may always file written comments with the committee.
    Written Comments: Although written comments are accepted 
continuously, written comments should be submitted to PCAST no later 
than 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on August 29, 2016, so that the comments 
may be made available to the PCAST members prior to this meeting for 
their consideration. Information regarding how to submit comments and 
documents to PCAST is available at http://whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast in 
the section entitled ``Connect with PCAST.''
    Please note that because PCAST operates under the provisions of 
FACA, all public comments and/or presentations will be treated as 
public documents and will be made available for public inspection, 
including being posted on the PCAST Web site.
    Meeting Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodation 
to access this public meeting should contact Ms. Jennifer Michael at 
least ten business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate 
arrangements can be made.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 11, 2016.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY empowered to conduct the meeting in a • Technical presentations
fashion that will facilitate the orderly • Public Comment (10-minute rule)
State Energy Advisory Board (STEAB) conduct of business. The meeting agenda includes a new
Minutes: The minutes of the meeting charge for the committee to review the
AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of
will be available for public review and Laboratory Director Research and
Energy Efficiency and Renewable
copying within 60 days on the STEAB Development efforts at the National
Energy.
Web site at: http://www.energy.gov/eere/ Labs; an update on the budget,
ACTION: Notice of open teleconference. steab/state-energy-advisory-board. accomplishments and planned activities
SUMMARY: This notice announces a Issued at Washington, DC, on August 10, of the Advanced Scientific Computing
teleconference call of the State Energy 2016. Research program; an update on
Advisory Board (STEAB). The Federal LaTanya R. Butler, exascale computing research activities;
Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– Deputy Committee Management Officer. information on recent workshops
463; 86 Stat. 770) requires that public [FR Doc. 2016–19496 Filed 8–15–16; 8:45 am]
exploring the management, analysis and
notice of these meetings be announced visualization of experimental and
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in the Federal Register. observational data; a technical
presentation from an exascale
DATES: Thursday, September 22, 2016
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY researcher; and an opportunity for
from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EDT). To comments from the public. The meeting
receive the call-in number and will conclude at noon on September 21,
passcode, please contact the Board’s Advanced Scientific Computing
Advisory Committee 2015. Agenda updates and presentations
Designated Federal Officer at the will be posted on the ASCAC Web site
address or phone number listed below. AGENCY: Office of Science, Department prior to the meeting: http://
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: of Energy. science.energy.gov/ascr/ascac/.
Michael Li, Policy Advisor, Office of ACTION: Notice of open meeting. Public Participation: The meeting is
Energy Efficiency and Renewable open to the public. Individuals and
Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, SUMMARY: This notice announces a representatives of organizations who
1000 Independence Ave. SW., meeting of the Advanced Scientific would like to offer comments and
Washington, DC 20585. Phone number Computing Advisory Committee suggestions may do so during the
202–287–5718, and email michael.li@ (ASCAC). The Federal Advisory meeting. Approximately 30 minutes will
ee.doe.gov. Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat. be reserved for public comments. Time
770) requires that public notice of these allotted per speaker will depend on the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
meetings be announced in the Federal number who wish to speak but will not
Purpose of the Board: To make
Register. exceed 10 minutes. The Designated
recommendations to the Assistant
Secretary for the Office of Energy DATES: Federal Officer is empowered to
Efficiency and Renewable Energy Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 8:30 conduct the meeting in a fashion that
regarding goals and objectives, a.m.–5:30 p.m. will facilitate the orderly conduct of
programmatic and administrative Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 8:30 business.
policies, and to otherwise carry out the a.m.–12:00 p.m. Those wishing to speak should submit
Board’s responsibilities as designated in ADDRESSES: Holiday Inn Capital, 550 C your request at least five days before the
the State Energy Efficiency Programs Street SW., Washington, DC 20024. meeting. Those not able to attend the
Improvement Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: meeting or who have insufficient time to
440). Christine Chalk, Office of Advanced address the committee are invited to
Tentative Agenda: Receive STEAB Scientific Computing Research; SC–21/ send a written statement to Christine
Task Force updates on action items and Germantown Building; U. S. Department Chalk, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000
revised objectives for FY 2016, discuss of Energy; 1000 Independence Avenue Independence Avenue SW., Washington
follow-up opportunities and SW., Washington, DC 20585–1290; DC 20585, email to Christine.Chalk@
engagement with EERE and other DOE Telephone (301) 903–7486. science.doe.gov.
staff as needed to keep Task Force work Minutes: The minutes of this meeting
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
moving forward, continue engagement will be available within 90 days on the
Purpose of the Committee: To provide Advanced Scientific Computing Web
with DOE, EERE and EPSA staff advice and guidance on a continuing
regarding energy efficiency and site at http://science.energy.gov/ascr/
basis to the Office of Science and to the ascac/.
renewable energy projects and Department of Energy on scientific
initiatives, and receive updates on priorities within the field of advanced Issued at Washington, DC, on August 9,
member activities within their states. scientific computing research. 2016.
Discuss plans for transition document. Purpose of the Meeting: This meeting LaTanya R. Butler,
Public Participation: The meeting is is the semi-annual meeting of the Deputy Committee Management Officer.
open to the public. Written statements Committee. [FR Doc. 2016–19426 Filed 8–15–16; 8:45 am]
may be filed with the Board either BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
before or after the meeting. Members of Tentative Agenda Topics
the public who wish to make oral • View from Germantown
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statements pertaining to agenda items • New Charge—Laboratory Directed DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
should contact Michael Li at the address Research and Development
or telephone number listed above. • Exascale update President’s Council of Advisors on
Requests to make oral comments must • X-stack Principal Investigator Meeting Science and Technology
be received five days prior to the • Summary of workshop on AGENCY: Office of Science, Department
meeting; reasonable provision will be Management, Analysis and of Energy.
made to include requested topic(s) on Visualization of Experimental and
ACTION: Notice of open teleconference.
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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the Public Comments: It is the policy of Issued in Washington, DC, on August 11,
schedule and summary agenda for a the PCAST to accept written public 2016.
conference call of the President’s comments of any length, and to LaTanya R. Butler,
Council of Advisors on Science and accommodate oral public comments Deputy Committee Management Officer.
Technology (PCAST), and describes the whenever possible. The PCAST expects [FR Doc. 2016–19499 Filed 8–15–16; 8:45 am]
functions of the Council. The Federal that public statements presented at its BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– meetings will not be repetitive of
463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public previously submitted oral or written
notice of these meetings be announced statements. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
in the Federal Register.
DATES: September 1, 2016, 12:00 p.m. to
The public comment period for this Environmental Management Site-
1:00 p.m. meeting will take place on September 1, Specific Advisory Board Chairs
2016 at a time specified in the meeting
ADDRESSES: To receive the call-in AGENCY: Department of Energy.
information, attendees should register agenda posted on the PCAST Web site
at http://whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast. ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
for the conference call on the PCAST
Web site, http://www.whitehouse.gov/ This public comment period is designed
SUMMARY: This notice announces a
ostp/pcast no later than 1:00 p.m. (ET), only for substantive commentary on meeting of the Environmental
Monday, August 29, 2016. PCAST’s work, not for business Management Site-Specific Advisory
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: marketing purposes. Board (EM SSAB) Chairs. The Federal
Information regarding the meeting Oral Comments: To be considered for Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–
agenda, time, location, and how to the public speaker list at the meeting, 463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public
register for the meeting is available on interested parties should register to notice of this meeting be announced in
the PCAST Web site at: http:// speak at http://whitehouse.gov/ostp/ the Federal Register.
whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast. Questions pcast, no later than 1:00 p.m. Eastern DATES: Wednesday, August 31, 2016
about the meeting should be directed to Time on August 29, 2016. Phone or 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Thursday,
Ms. Jennifer Michael at Jennifer_L_ email reservations will not be accepted. September 1, 2016 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Michael@ostp.eop.gov, (202) 456–4444. To accommodate as many speakers as ADDRESSES: Las Vegas Marriott, 325
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The possible, the time for public comments Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas,
President’s Council of Advisors on will be limited to two (2) minutes per Nevada 89109.
Science and Technology (PCAST) is an person, with a total public comment FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
advisory group of the nation’s leading period of up to 10 minutes. If more David Borak, Designated Federal
scientists and engineers, appointed by speakers register than there is space Officer, U.S. Department of Energy,
the President to augment the science available on the agenda, PCAST will 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
and technology advice available to him randomly select speakers from among Washington, DC 20585; Phone: (202)
from inside the White House, cabinet those who applied. Those not selected 586–9928.
departments, and other Federal
to present oral comments may always SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of
agencies. See the Executive Order at
file written comments with the the Board: The purpose of the Board is
http://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast.
PCAST is consulted about and provides committee. to make recommendations to DOE–EM
analyses and recommendations Written Comments: Although written and site management in the areas of
concerning a wide range of issues where comments are accepted continuously, environmental restoration, waste
understandings from the domains of written comments should be submitted management, and related activities.
science, technology, and innovation to PCAST no later than 1:00 p.m. Tentative Agenda Topics
may bear on the policy choices before (Eastern Time) on August 29, 2016, so
the President. PCAST is co-chaired by that the comments may be made Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Dr. John P. Holdren, Assistant to the Æ EM Program Update
available to the PCAST members prior
President for Science and Technology, Æ EM SSAB Chairs’ Round Robin
to this meeting for their consideration. Æ Waste Disposition
and Director, Office of Science and Information regarding how to submit
Technology Policy, Executive Office of Thursday, September 1, 2016
comments and documents to PCAST is Æ DOE Headquarters News and Views
the President, The White House; and Dr. available at http://whitehouse.gov/ostp/
Eric S. Lander, President, Broad Æ Budget and Strategic
pcast in the section entitled ‘‘Connect Communications
Institute of the Massachusetts Institute with PCAST.’’
of Technology and Harvard. Æ Board Business
Type of Meeting: Open. Please note that because PCAST Public Participation: The EM SSAB
Proposed Schedule and Agenda: The operates under the provisions of FACA, Chairs welcome the attendance of the
President’s Council of Advisors on all public comments and/or public at their advisory committee
Science and Technology (PCAST) is presentations will be treated as public meetings and will make every effort to
scheduled to hold a public conference documents and will be made available accommodate persons with physical
call on September 1, 2016 from 12:00 for public inspection, including being disabilities or special needs. If you
p.m. to 1:00 p.m. require special accommodations due to
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posted on the PCAST Web site.
Open Portion of Meeting: During this a disability, please contact David Borak
Meeting Accommodations:
open meeting, PCAST is scheduled to at least seven days in advance of the
Individuals requiring special
vote on its biodefense and forensics meeting at the phone number listed
studies. Additional information and the accommodation to access this public above. Written statements may be filed
agenda, including any changes that meeting should contact Ms. Jennifer either before or after the meeting with
arise, will be posted at the PCAST Web Michael at least ten business days prior the Designated Federal Officer, David
site at: http://whitehouse.gov/ostp/ to the meeting so that appropriate Borak, at the address or telephone listed
pcast. arrangements can be made. above. Individuals who wish to make

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Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice of open teleconference.
Dates		September 1, 2016, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Contact		Information regarding the meeting agenda, time, location, and how to register for the meeting is available on the PCAST Web site at: http://whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast. Questions about the meeting should be directed to Ms. Jennifer Michael at [email protected], (202) 456-4444.
FR Citation		81 FR 54568