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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee (NERAC) was established in 1998 by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to provide independent, expert 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 14 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. 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Anyone who is not able to make the meeting or has had insufficient time to address the committee is invited to send a written VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:07 Feb 02, 2007 Jkt 211001 statement to Dr. John Boger, 19901 Germantown Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, or e-mail john.boger@hq.doe.gov. Minutes: The minutes will be available on the NERAC Web site: https://nuclear.gov/nerac/ neNeracOverview.html. Issued in Washington, DC on January 30, 2007. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E7–1772 Filed 2–2–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Bonneville Power Administration [BPA Docket No. TR–08] 2008 Transmission Rate Case; Public Hearing and Opportunities for Public Review and Comment Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Notice of 2008 Transmission Rate Case. 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The Administrator will issue a Final Record of Decision in this proceeding on approximately April 30, 2007. ADDRESSES: 1. Petitions to intervene should include the designation TR–08 and be directed to Transmission Hearing Clerk—LT–7, Bonneville Power Administration, 905 NE 11th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97232. In addition, a copy of the petition must be served concurrently on BPA’s Office of General Counsel, directed to Susan Millar—LT– 7, Office of General Counsel, 905 NE 11th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97232 (see Part III, A, for more information). 2. Written comments on the Initial Proposal may be submitted by non-party participants, and should include the designation TR–08 and be submitted to Transmission Rate Case, Bonneville Power Administration, Public Affairs— DKC–7, P.O. Box 14428, Portland, OR 97293–4428. You also may e-mail your comments to: comment@bpa.gov (see Part III.A., below, for more information). 3. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 23 (Monday, February 5, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5282-5283]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-1772]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee; Notice of Open 
Meeting

AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Nuclear Energy announces that the Nuclear Energy 
Research Advisory Committee will hold an open meeting and the public is 
invited. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as

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amended) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in 
the Federal Register.

DATES: Tuesday, February 20, 2007; 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.
    Wednesday, February 21, 2007; 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Bennion Student Union, 1784 
Science Center Drive, Room 109, Idaho Falls, ID 83402.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. John Boger, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown Rd, Germantown, MD 
20874; telephone (301) 903-4495; e-mail john.boger@hq.doe.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Nuclear Energy Research 
Advisory Committee (NERAC) was established in 1998 by the U.S. 
Department of Energy (DOE) to provide independent, expert 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 14 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 agenda during the two-day meeting is expected 
to include presentations that cover such topics as the current status 
of the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP), Next Generation of 
Nuclear Power, Nuclear Power 2010, and Idaho National Laboratory. The 
agenda may change to accommodate committee business. For updates, one 
is directed to the NERAC Web site: https://nuclear.gov/nerac/
neNeracOverview.html.
    Public Participation: Individuals and representatives of 
organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do 
so on the second day of the meeting, Wednesday, February 21, 2007. 
Approximately one-half hour 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. The public is invited up to the 
capacity of the meeting room. 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 Dr. John Boger, 19901 Germantown 
Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, or e-mail john.boger@hq.doe.gov.
    Minutes: The minutes will be available on the NERAC Web site: 
https://nuclear.gov/nerac/neNeracOverview.html.

    Issued in Washington, DC on January 30, 2007.
Rachel Samuel,
Deputy Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-1772 Filed 2-2-07; 8:45 am]
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