Office of Science; Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee, 4172-4173 [E9-1379]

Download as PDF 4172 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 14 / Friday, January 23, 2009 / Notices TABLE 1—COMPARISON OF PRIOR TO CURRENT QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION METHODOLOGY—Continued Standard 90.1–1999 and 90.1–2004 Determinations 2007 Determination Building simulation tool BLAST EnergyPlus Mapping between simulated locations to geographic regions. Specific Climate Simulations mapped to geographic census divisions using PNNL-developed weighting factors (vintage 1996). Construction Weights developed based on EIA-NEMS estimates 10 years of future new construction in census division by building type category. A representative climate is selected for each of the geographic climate zones. Building Construction weights ............................ Energy Characteristics Reported ....................... EUI by Building Type and Census Division National EUI estimates through weighting across modeled building types categories. B. Public Meeting C. Issues Requested for Comment 1. Procedures for Submitting Requests To Speak The Department of Energy is interested in receiving comments and/or data concerning issues relating to the comparative analysis of Standard 90.1– 2004 and Standard 90.1–2007. These issues are discussed in greater detail in the Draft Methodology for a Comparative Analysis of ASHRAE/ IESNA Standard 90.1–2004 and Standard 90.1–2007 that is posted on the web at https://www.energycodes.gov/ implement/determinations_com.stm. We are especially interested in any comments or data regarding: (1) Specific reductions in stringency in Standard 90.1–2007 that the Department should be made aware of and that have been identified by stakeholders. (2) Specific changes in scope between Standard 90.1–2004 and Standard 90.1– 2007 and how DOE should interpret expansions of scope in its determination. (3) DOE’s considered approach to changes in referenced ventilation standards between Standard 90.1–2004 and Standard 90.1–2007. (4) DOE’s considered approach for addressing future effective dates for mechanical equipment requirements. (5) The frequency of use of alternative paths to compliance in building standards (e.g. space-by-space versus whole building lighting power allowances). (6) New non-residential building construction data (including mid rise and high rise residential) by State or census division and building type. (7) Data to quantify the impact of Standard 90.1 on additions and renovations to existing buildings. (8) The relative prevalence of the semi-heated building envelope subcategory in the building types draft for analysis (e.g., warehouses). DOE invites any person who would like to attend the public meeting to notify Brenda Edwards-Jones at (202) 586–2945. You may hand deliver requests to speak to the address indicated at the beginning of this notice between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, or send them by mail. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 2. Conduct of Public Meeting The public meeting will be to receive comments representing the individual opinions of participating entities. It is not the object of the hearing to obtain any group position or consensus. Rather DOE is seeking as many comments as possible from all interested parties. The Department may use a professional facilitator to facilitate discussion, and a court reporter will be present to record the transcript of the meeting. We will present summaries of comments received before the public meeting, allow time for presentations by public meeting participants, and encourage all interested parties to share their views on issues affecting the draft analysis. Following the public meeting, we will provide an additional two week comment period, during which interested parties will have an opportunity to present further comment on the draft analysis. The Department will arrange for a transcript of the public meeting and will make the entire record of the public meeting, including the transcript, available for inspection in the Department’s Freedom of Information Reading Room. Any person may purchase a copy of the transcript from the transcribing reporter. VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:32 Jan 22, 2009 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Construction weights developed based on 5 years recent county construction data for building types represented by Benchmark Buildings (DODGE Data, including multifamily >3 stories). EUI by Building Type across U.S. National EUI weights not proposed until more Benchmark building type simulations can be included. (9) The relative importance of the Mid- and High-rise residential sector in DOE’s determination and data for developing weighting factors for this sector. (10) Data describing the relative frequency of use of alternative paths to compliance. (11) The impact of using a limited number of building prototypes (medium office, large office, warehouse, hospital, and mid-rise apartment) in the quantitative portion of the determination. These data will help us to make a determination whether ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2007 will improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings as well as provide background that will help DOE in future determinations on Standard 90.1. Issued in Washington, DC, on January 13, 2009. John F. Mizroch, Acting Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. E9–1380 Filed 1–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Science; Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee Department of Energy. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee (BESAC). 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: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., and Friday, February 27, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. E:\FR\FM\23JAN1.SGM 23JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 14 / Friday, January 23, 2009 / Notices Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center; 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katie Perine, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, U.S. Department of Energy, Germantown Building, Independence Avenue, Washington, DC 20585; Telephone: (301) 903–3081. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of this meeting is to provide advice and guidance with respect to the basic energy sciences research program. Tentative Agenda: Agenda will include discussions of the following: • News from Office of Science/DOE • News from the Office of Basic Energy Sciences • Report from the New Era Subcommittee’s Photon Workshop • Report from the New Era Subcommittee Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. 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 Katie Perine at 301–903–6594 (fax) or katie.perine@science.doe.gov (email). You must make your request for an oral statement at least 5 business days prior to the meeting. Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The Chairperson of the Committee will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Public comment will follow the 10-minute rule. Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and copying within 30 days at the Freedom of Information Public Reading Room, 1E–190, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585; between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. ADDRESSES: Issued in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2009. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E9–1379 Filed 1–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Oak Ridge Reservation Department of Energy. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:32 Jan 22, 2009 Jkt 217001 SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Oak Ridge Reservation. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 6 p.m. ADDRESSES: DOE Information Center, 475 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pat Halsey, Federal Coordinator, Department of Energy Oak Ridge Operations Office, P.O. Box 2001, EM– 90, Oak Ridge, TN 37831. Phone (865) 576–4025; Fax (865) 576–2347 or e-mail: halseypj@oro.doe.gov or check the Web site at https://www.oakridge.doe.gov/em/ ssab. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities. Tentative Agenda: The main meeting presentation will be an overview of the 2007 Annual Site Environmental Report. Public Participation: The EM SSAB, Oak Ridge, welcomes the attendance of the public at its advisory committee meetings and will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or special needs. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Pat Halsey at least seven days in advance of the meeting at the phone number listed above. Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Individuals who wish to make oral statements pertaining to the agenda item should contact Pat Halsey at the address or telephone number listed above. Requests must be received five days prior to the meeting and reasonable provision will be made to include the presentation in the agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to make public comment will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments. Minutes: Minutes will be available by writing or calling Pat Halsey at the address and phone number listed above. Minutes will also be available at the following Web site: https:// www.oakridge.doe.gov/em/ssab/ minutes.htm. PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4173 Issued at Washington, DC on January 16, 2009. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E9–1381 Filed 1–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Revised Record of Decision for the Environmental Impact Statement on a Proposed Nuclear Weapons Nonproliferation Policy Concerning Foreign Research Reactor Spent Nuclear Fuel AGENCY: National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy. ACTION: Revised Record of Decision. SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) is further revising the Record of Decision (61 FR 25092; May 17, 1996) on the Environmental Impact Statement on a Proposed Nuclear Weapons Nonproliferation Policy Concerning Foreign Research Reactor Spent Nuclear Fuel (FRR SNF EIS) (DOE/EIS–0218, February 1996) to allow the United States to transport up to 1 metric ton heavy metal (MTHM) (1.1 tons) of spent nuclear fuel (Gap Material SNF) from foreign research reactor (FRR) locations to the United States and safely store this Gap Material at a DOE site pending disposition. Gap Material consists primarily 1 of a limited quantity of (1) SNF containing non-U.S.-origin highly enriched uranium (HEU) and (2) SNF containing U.S.-origin HEU that was not previously addressed in the FRR SNF EIS. DOE prepared a Supplement Analysis of the FRR SNF EIS in accordance with DOE’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Procedures (10 CFR Part 1021). This analysis addressed the potential health and environmental impacts of accepting Gap Material SNF and concluded that the recovery and transport of this material to the United States would constitute neither substantial changes to the proposed action nor significant new circumstances relevant to environmental concerns bearing on the proposed action evaluated in the FRR SNF EIS. Acceptance of Gap Material SNF would not cause the total quantity of SNF projected to be received under DOE’s FRR SNF Acceptance Program to exceed the estimates analyzed in the FRR SNF EIS. ADDRESSES: The Supplement Analysis will be available on DOE’s NEPA Web 1 The GAP Material addressed in this Revised Record of Decision also includes certain non-U.S.origin unirradiated fuel (fresh fuel) containing HEU. E:\FR\FM\23JAN1.SGM 23JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 14 (Friday, January 23, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4172-4173]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-1379]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Office of Science; Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Basic Energy Sciences 
Advisory Committee (BESAC). 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: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and Friday, 
February 27, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

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ADDRESSES: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center; 5701 
Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katie Perine, Office of Basic Energy 
Sciences, U.S. Department of Energy, Germantown Building, Independence 
Avenue, Washington, DC 20585; Telephone: (301) 903-3081.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of this meeting is to provide 
advice and guidance with respect to the basic energy sciences research 
program.
    Tentative Agenda: Agenda will include discussions of the following:
     News from Office of Science/DOE
     News from the Office of Basic Energy Sciences
     Report from the New Era Subcommittee's Photon Workshop
     Report from the New Era Subcommittee
    Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. 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 
Katie Perine at 301-903-6594 (fax) or katie.perine@science.doe.gov (e-
mail). You must make your request for an oral statement at least 5 
business days prior to the meeting. Reasonable provision will be made 
to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The Chairperson 
of the Committee will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly 
conduct of business. Public comment will follow the 10-minute rule.
    Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available for public 
review and copying within 30 days at the Freedom of Information Public 
Reading Room, 1E-190, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, 
SW., Washington, DC 20585; between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except holidays.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2009.
Rachel Samuel,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
 [FR Doc. E9-1379 Filed 1-22-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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