Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee
Federal Register, Volume 78 Issue 229 (Wednesday, November 27, 2013)
Federal Register Volume 78, Number 229 (Wednesday, November 27, 2013)
Notices
Pages 70932-70933
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office www.gpo.gov
FR Doc No: 2013-28462
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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 (Public Law No. 94-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.
DATES: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 8:30 a.m.--4:00 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Washington Marriott at Metro Center, 775 12th Street NW., Washington, DC 20005.
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 at: Robert.rova@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 18 individuals of diverse backgrounds selected for their technical expertise and experience, established records of
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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 and a discussion on the future of domestic nuclear power. 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 to 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, Thursday, December 19, 2013. 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 at: Robert.rova@nuclear.energy.gov.
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://www.ne.doe.gov/neac/neNeacMeetings.html.
Issued in Washington, DC on November 21, 2013.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
FR Doc. 2013-28462 Filed 11-26-13; 8:45 am
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