Office of Fossil Energy; Methane Hydrate Advisory Committee, 15183 [E6-4394]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 58 / Monday, March 27, 2006 / Notices through Friday or by writing to David Dollins, Department of Energy, Paducah Site Office, Post Office Box 1410, MS– 103, Paducah, Kentucky 42001 or by calling him at (270) 441–6819. • Five minutes will be allowed for questions and comments after each presentation • BP Project Presentation • Chevron Project Presentation Issued at Washington, DC, on March 21, 2006. Carol Matthews, Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E6–4392 Filed 3–24–06; 8:45 am] Tuesday, April 25 • Discussion of Energy Policy Act of 2005 requirements • Discussion and Recommendations to DOE regarding planning and future activities • Adjourn BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Fossil Energy; Methane Hydrate Advisory Committee Department of Energy. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice announces a meeting of the Methane Hydrate Advisory Committee. Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat.770) requires that notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Monday, April 24, 2006, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, April 25, 2006, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edith Allison, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Oil and Natural Gas, Washington, DC 20585. Phone: 202– 586–1023. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Committee: The purpose of the Methane Hydrate Advisory Committee is to provide advice on potential applications of methane hydrate to the Secretary of Energy; assist in developing recommendations and priorities for the Department of Energy methane hydrate research and development program. SUMMARY: wwhite on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Tentative Agenda 18:19 Mar 24, 2006 Minutes The minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and copying within 60 days at the Freedom of Information Public Reading Room, Room 1E–190, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. Issued at Washington, DC, on March 21, 2006. Carol Matthews, Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E6–4394 Filed 3–24–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P Monday, April 24 • Welcome and Introductions • Joint meeting with the Interagency Coordinating Committee—9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Briefings on recent accomplishments, planned activities, issues and concerns by the Department of Energy; U.S. Geological Survey; Minerals Management Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Naval Research Laboratory; and National Science Foundation. Discussion of major interagency issues, including activities in other nations, FY2007 budgets, reauthorization, interagency coordination and Interagency Roadmap VerDate Aug<31>2005 Public Participation The meeting is open to the public. The Chairman of the Committee will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. If you would like to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you should contact Edith Allison at the address or telephone number listed above. You must make your request for an oral statement at least five business days prior to the meeting, and reasonable provisions will be made to include the presentation on the agenda. Public comment will follow the 10 minute rule. Jkt 208001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee Department of Energy. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee under the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15183 L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that agencies publish these notices in the Federal Register to allow for public participation. April 13, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. Spring Hill Suites by Marriott,Route 66 Room,15 West 90 North Frontage Road,Burr Ridge, IL 60527. DATES: ADDRESSES: Neil Rossmeissl, Designated Federal Officer for the Committee, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585; (202) 586–8668 or Harriet Foster at (202) 586–4541; Email: harriet.foster@ee.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Purpose of Meeting To provide advice and guidance that promotes research and development leading to the production of biobased fuels and biobased products. Tentative Agenda Agenda will include the following: • Receive update on collaboration with USDA • Review status of Roadmap update • Receive an update on the status of the FY 2006 joint solicitation • Meet with representatives from Chicago-area biomass interests • Review status of 2005 Annual Report • Finalize procedure for acceptance of a minority report • Discuss Analysis, Policy, and other subcommittee business • Discuss 2006 annual recommendations • Discuss 2006 and 2007 meeting schedule • Discuss Committee public relations efforts Public Participation In keeping with procedures, members of the public are welcome to observe the business of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee. To attend the meeting and/ or to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you should contact Neil Rossmeissl at 202–586– 8668 or the Biomass Initiative at 202– 586–4541 or harriet.foster@ee.doe.gov (e-mail). You must make your request for an oral statement at least 5 business days before the meeting. Members of the public will be heard in the order in which they sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The Chair of the Committee will make every effort to hear the views of all interested parties. \\ALPHA3\E\FR\FM\27MRN1.SGM 27MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 58 (Monday, March 27, 2006)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E6-4394]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Office of Fossil Energy; Methane Hydrate Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Methane Hydrate 
Advisory Committee. Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 
Stat.770) requires that notice of these meetings be announced in the 
Federal Register.

DATES: Monday, April 24, 2006, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, April 25, 
2006, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ADDRESSES: L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, 
DC 20024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edith Allison, U.S. Department of 
Energy, Office of Oil and Natural Gas, Washington, DC 20585. Phone: 
202-586-1023.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Committee: The purpose of the 
Methane Hydrate Advisory Committee is to provide advice on potential 
applications of methane hydrate to the Secretary of Energy; assist in 
developing recommendations and priorities for the Department of Energy 
methane hydrate research and development program.

Tentative Agenda

Monday, April 24

     Welcome and Introductions
     Joint meeting with the Interagency Coordinating 
Committee--9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Briefings on recent accomplishments, 
planned activities, issues and concerns by the Department of Energy; 
U.S. Geological Survey; Minerals Management Service; Bureau of Land 
Management; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Naval 
Research Laboratory; and National Science Foundation. Discussion of 
major interagency issues, including activities in other nations, FY2007 
budgets, reauthorization, interagency coordination and Interagency 
Roadmap
     Five minutes will be allowed for questions and comments 
after each presentation
     BP Project Presentation
     Chevron Project Presentation

Tuesday, April 25

     Discussion of Energy Policy Act of 2005 requirements
     Discussion and Recommendations to DOE regarding planning 
and future activities
     Adjourn

Public Participation

    The meeting is open to the public. The Chairman of the Committee 
will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. 
If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you 
may do so either before or after the meeting. If you would like to make 
oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you should 
contact Edith Allison at the address or telephone number listed above. 
You must make your request for an oral statement at least five business 
days prior to the meeting, and reasonable provisions will be made to 
include the presentation on the agenda. Public comment will follow the 
10 minute rule.

Minutes

    The minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and 
copying within 60 days at the Freedom of Information Public Reading 
Room, Room 1E-190, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except federal holidays.

    Issued at Washington, DC, on March 21, 2006.
Carol Matthews,
Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-4394 Filed 3-24-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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