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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy
Establishment of the Energy Efficiency
and Renewable Energy Advisory
Committee and Request for Member
Nominations
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AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of Intent to Establish the
Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy Advisory Committee and request
member nominations.
SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section
14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) and in
accordance with Title 41 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 102–3.65,
and following consultation with the
Committee Management Secretariat,
General Services Administration, notice
is hereby given that the Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Advisory Committee (ERAC) has been
established. To ensure a wide range of
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candidates for ERAC and a balanced
committee, DOE is using this public
announcement as an avenue to solicit
nominations for this Committee.
DATES: Nominations should be
submitted by July 6, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be
submitted in electronic format.
Nominations should be sent via e-mail
to erac.nominees@ee.doe.gov. Any
requests for further information should
also be sent via e-mail to
erac.nominees@ee.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Committee will provide advice
and recommendations to the Secretary
of Energy (Secretary) on the research,
development, demonstration, and
deployment priorities within the field of
energy efficiency and renewable energy.
The Committee’s scope is to review and
make recommendations on (1) the
diverse elements of the Office of Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy
(EERE) portfolio, (2) the competing longrange plans, priorities and strategies to
support EERE’s mission, (3) the
appropriate levels of funding to develop
those plans, priorities, and strategies
and to help maintain an appropriate
balance, (4) specific issues of concern to
DOE as requested by the Secretary of
Energy or the Assistant Secretary for
EERE.
DOE is hereby soliciting nominations
for members of the Committee. The
Committee is expected to be continuing
in nature. The Secretary of Energy will
appoint approximately twenty (20)
Committee members. Members will be
selected with a view toward achieving
a balanced committee of experts in
fields relevant to EERE, including
representatives of industry, academia,
utilities, State and/or local governments,
professional societies, nongovernmental
organizations, Federal laboratories,
finance and venture capital entities, and
other appropriate organizations based
on the needs of the Committee and DOE.
Committee members will serve for a
term of three years or less and may be
reappointed for successive terms, with
no more than two successive terms.
Appointments may be made in a
manner that allows the terms of the
members serving at any time to expire
at spaced intervals, so as to ensure
continuity in the functioning of the
Committee. The Committee is expected
to meet twice per year. Subcommittees
to address specific agenda items are
anticipated. Some Committee members
may be appointed as special
Government employees (SGEs) and will
be subject to certain ethical restrictions
as a result. Such members will also be
required to submit certain information
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in connection with the appointment
process.
Process and Deadline for Submitting
Nominations
Qualified individuals can selfnominate or be nominated by any
individual or organization. Nominators
should submit (via e-mail to
erac.nominees@ee.doe.gov) a
description of the nominee’s
qualifications, including matters that
would enable the Department to make
an informed decision, such as but not
limited to the nominee’s education and
professional experience. Should more
information be needed, DOE staff will
contact the nominee, obtain information
from the nominee’s past affiliations, or
obtain information from publicly
available sources, such as the internet.
A selection team will review the
nomination packages. This team will be
comprised of representatives from
several DOE Offices. DOE is seeking a
balance of appropriate stakeholder
viewpoints to address the diversity of
EERE’s portfolio, including SGE
members and representative members.
The selection team will consider many
criteria, including and not limited to: (a)
Scientific or technical expertise,
knowledge, and experience; (b)
stakeholder representation; (c)
availability and willingness to serve;
and (d) skills working in committees,
subcommittees and advisory panels.
Structured interviews with some
candidates may also occur. The
selection team will make
recommendations regarding
membership to the Assistant Secretary
for Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy (EERE). The Assistant Secretary
for EERE will submit a list of
recommended candidates to the
Secretary for review and selection of
Committee members. Candidates
selected by the Secretary of Energy to
serve as SGEs will be required to fill out
the Confidential Financial Disclosure
Form for special Government employees
serving on Federal Advisory
Committees at the U.S. Department of
Energy and other forms incidental to
Federal appointment. The confidential
financial disclosure form allows
Government officials to determine
whether there is a conflict between the
special Government employee’s public
responsibilities and private interests
and activities, or the appearance of a
lack of impartiality, as defined by
statute and regulation. The form may be
viewed from the following URL address:
https://www.eere.energy.gov/
advisory_panels.html.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dr.
JoAnn Milliken at (202) 586–2480.
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 16,
2010.
Carol A. Matthews,
Committee Management Officer.
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Air Quality (OTAQ) has responsibility
for protecting public health and the
environment by regulating air pollution
from motor vehicles, engines, and the
fuels used to operate them, and by
encouraging travel choices that
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entities flexibility in meeting regulatory
requirements (e.g., compliance on
average), we collect compliance reports
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Modifications to Renewable Fuel Standard
Program—Final Rule and Proposed Rule,’’ 75 FR
26026 (May 10, 2010).
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and other information from them.
Occasionally, the information submitted
is claimed to be confidential business
information (CBI). Information
submitted under such a claim is
handled in accordance with EPA’s
regulations at 40 CFR part 2, subpart B
and in accordance with EPA
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system security plans (SSPs) that are
consistent with those regulations. When
EPA has determined that disclosure of
information claimed as CBI to
contractors is necessary, the
corresponding contract must address the
appropriate use and handling of the
information by the contractor and the
contractor must require its personnel
who require access to information
claimed as CBI to sign written nondisclosure agreements before they are
granted access to data.
In accordance with 40 CFR 2.301(h),
we have determined that the
contractors, subcontractors, and
grantees (collectively referred to as
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access to CBI submitted to us under the
Clean Air Act and in connection with
the RFS2 program and EMTS. We are
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order to monitor compliance with the
RFS2 program and to permit regulated
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requirements through the trading of
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of information within the EMTS system
that we plan to grant access to material
that may be claimed as CBI to the
contractors identified below on a needto-know basis.
Under Contract Number EP–W–09–
22, PowerSolv, Incorporated, 1801
Robert Fulton Drive #550, Reston,
Virginia, 20191 and its subcontractor,
Indus Corporation, 1951 Kidwell
Drive—8th Floor, Vienna, Virginia,
22182 provides technical support and
information technology services that
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CBI related to EMTS. Access to EMTS
data, including information claimed as
CBI, will commence on July 1, 2010 and
will continue until May 31, 2011. If the
contract is extended, this access will
continue for the remainder of the
contract without further notice.
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Compass Solutions, Incorporated, 2760
Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 404,
Alexandria, Virginia 22314 provides
report processing and program support
that involves access to information
claimed as CBI related to EMTS. Access
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claimed as CBI, will commence on July
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[FR Doc No: 2010-15029]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Establishment of the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Advisory Committee and Request for Member Nominations
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S.
Department of Energy.
ACTION: Notice of Intent to Establish the Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy Advisory Committee and request member nominations.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) and in accordance with Title 41 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 102-3.65, and following consultation with
the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration,
notice is hereby given that the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Advisory Committee (ERAC) has been established. To ensure a wide range
of candidates for ERAC and a balanced committee, DOE is using this
public announcement as an avenue to solicit nominations for this
Committee.
DATES: Nominations should be submitted by July 6, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be submitted in electronic format.
Nominations should be sent via e-mail to erac.nominees@ee.doe.gov. Any
requests for further information should also be sent via e-mail to
erac.nominees@ee.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Committee will provide advice and recommendations to the
Secretary of Energy (Secretary) on the research, development,
demonstration, and deployment priorities within the field of energy
efficiency and renewable energy. The Committee's scope is to review and
make recommendations on (1) the diverse elements of the Office of
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) portfolio, (2) the
competing long-range plans, priorities and strategies to support EERE's
mission, (3) the appropriate levels of funding to develop those plans,
priorities, and strategies and to help maintain an appropriate balance,
(4) specific issues of concern to DOE as requested by the Secretary of
Energy or the Assistant Secretary for EERE.
DOE is hereby soliciting nominations for members of the Committee.
The Committee is expected to be continuing in nature. The Secretary of
Energy will appoint approximately twenty (20) Committee members.
Members will be selected with a view toward achieving a balanced
committee of experts in fields relevant to EERE, including
representatives of industry, academia, utilities, State and/or local
governments, professional societies, nongovernmental organizations,
Federal laboratories, finance and venture capital entities, and other
appropriate organizations based on the needs of the Committee and DOE.
Committee members will serve for a term of three years or less and may
be reappointed for successive terms, with no more than two successive
terms. Appointments may be made in a manner that allows the terms of
the members serving at any time to expire at spaced intervals, so as to
ensure continuity in the functioning of the Committee. The Committee is
expected to meet twice per year. Subcommittees to address specific
agenda items are anticipated. Some Committee members may be appointed
as special Government employees (SGEs) and will be subject to certain
ethical restrictions as a result. Such members will also be required to
submit certain information in connection with the appointment process.
Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations
Qualified individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by any
individual or organization. Nominators should submit (via e-mail to
erac.nominees@ee.doe.gov) a description of the nominee's
qualifications, including matters that would enable the Department to
make an informed decision, such as but not limited to the nominee's
education and professional experience. Should more information be
needed, DOE staff will contact the nominee, obtain information from the
nominee's past affiliations, or obtain information from publicly
available sources, such as the internet. A selection team will review
the nomination packages. This team will be comprised of representatives
from several DOE Offices. DOE is seeking a balance of appropriate
stakeholder viewpoints to address the diversity of EERE's portfolio,
including SGE members and representative members. The selection team
will consider many criteria, including and not limited to: (a)
Scientific or technical expertise, knowledge, and experience; (b)
stakeholder representation; (c) availability and willingness to serve;
and (d) skills working in committees, subcommittees and advisory
panels. Structured interviews with some candidates may also occur. The
selection team will make recommendations regarding membership to the
Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).
The Assistant Secretary for EERE will submit a list of recommended
candidates to the Secretary for review and selection of Committee
members. Candidates selected by the Secretary of Energy to serve as
SGEs will be required to fill out the Confidential Financial Disclosure
Form for special Government employees serving on Federal Advisory
Committees at the U.S. Department of Energy and other forms incidental
to Federal appointment. The confidential financial disclosure form
allows Government officials to determine whether there is a conflict
between the special Government employee's public responsibilities and
private interests and activities, or the appearance of a lack of
impartiality, as defined by statute and regulation. The form may be
viewed from the following URL address: https://www.eere.energy.gov/advisory_panels.html.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. JoAnn Milliken at (202) 586-2480.
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 16, 2010.
Carol A. Matthews,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-15029 Filed 6-21-10; 8:45 am]
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