Notice of Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment as a Member of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee, 41166-41167 [2010-17285]

Download as PDF 41166 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 135 / Thursday, July 15, 2010 / Notices Hours: 15; (8) Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: None. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Statutory Authority: Section 211(o)(9)(A)(ii) of the Clean Air Act, as amended by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 2005), requires that DOE conduct a study for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assessing whether the renewable fuel standard (RFS) would impose a ‘‘disproportionate economic hardship’’ on small refineries. This survey will provide technical information to support the study. Notice of Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment as a Member of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee Issued in Washington, DC on July 8, 2010. Carmen Difiglio, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Analysis, Office of Policy and International Affairs. [FR Doc. 2010–17288 Filed 7–14–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability; Notice of Reestablishment of the Electricity Advisory Committee Pursuant to Section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C., App., 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 Electricity Advisory Committee has been reestablished for a two-year period. The Committee will provide advice to the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (DOE), on its programs to modernize the nation’s electric power system. The Secretary of Energy has determined that reestablishment of the Electricity Advisory Committee is essential to the conduct of the Department’s business and is in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the Department of Energy by law. The Committee will continue to operate in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the General Services Administration Final Rule on Federal Advisory Committee Management, and other directives and instructions issues in implementation of those Acts. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Rachel Samuel at (202) 586–3279. Issued in Washington, DC on July 12, 2010. Carol A. Matthews, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–17287 Filed 7–14–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:53 Jul 14, 2010 Jkt 220001 Department of Energy. Notice of solicitation of members. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, the U.S. Department of Energy is soliciting nominations for candidates to fill vacancies on the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee. DATES: Deadline for Technical Advisory Committee member nominations is July 30, 2010. ADDRESSES: The nominee’s name, resume, biography, and any letters of support must be submitted via one of the following methods: 1. E-mail to laura.mccann@ee.doe.gov or christina.fagerholm@ee.doe.gov. 2. Facsimile to 202–586–1640, Attn: Laura McCann. 3. Overnight delivery service to the Designated Federal Official for the Committee, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, Mail Stop EE–2E, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura McCann, Designated Federal Official for the Committee, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585; (202) 586–7766; e-mail: laura.mccann@ee.doe.gov or Christina Fagerholm at (202) 586–2933; e-mail: christina.fagerholm@ee.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000 (Biomass Act) [Pub. L. 106–224] requires cooperation and coordination in biomass research and development (R&D) between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The Biomass Act was repealed in June 2008 by section 9001 of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) [Pub. L. 110–246, 122 Stat. 1651, enacted June 18, 2008, H.R. 6124]. FCEA section 9008(d) establishes the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee (Committee) and lays forth its meetings, coordination, duties, terms and membership types. The Committee must meet quarterly and should not duplicate the efforts of other Federal advisory committees. The Committee advises the PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DOE and USDA points of contact with respect to the Biomass R&D Initiative (Initiative) and also makes written recommendations to the Biomass R&D Board (Board). Those recommendations regard whether: (A) Initiative funds are distributed and used consistent with Initiative objectives; (B) solicitations are open and competitive with awards made annually; (C) objectives and evaluation criteria of the solicitations are clear; and (D) the points of contact are funding proposals selected on the basis of merit, as determined by an independent panel of qualified peers. The Committee members may serve up to two, three year terms and must include: (A) An individual affiliated with the biofuels industry; (B) an individual affiliated with the biobased industrial and commercial products industry; (C) an individual affiliated with an institution of higher education who has expertise in biofuels and biobased products; (D) 2 prominent engineers or scientists from government or academia who have expertise in biofuels and biobased products; (E) an individual affiliated with a commodity trade association; (F) 2 individuals affiliated with environmental or conservation organizations; (G) an individual associated with State government who has expertise in biofuels and biobased products; (H) an individual with expertise in energy and environmental analysis; (I) an individual with expertise in the economics of biofuels and biobased products; (J) an individual with expertise in agricultural economics; (K) an individual with expertise in plant biology and biomass feedstock development; (L) an individual with expertise in agronomy, crop science, or soil science; and (M) at the option of the points of contact, other members (REF: FCEA 2008 section 9008(d)(2)(A)). All nominees will be carefully reviewed for their expertise, leadership, and relevance to an expertise. Appointments will be made for three-year terms as dictated by the legislation. Nominations this year are being accepted only for the following categories in order to address the Committee’s needs: (C) An individual affiliated with an institution of higher education who has expertise in biofuels and biobased products; (D) 2 prominent engineers or scientists from government or academia who have expertise in biofuels and biobased products; (H) an individual with expertise in energy and environmental analysis; and (M) at the option of the points of contact, other members. Nominations are solicited from organizations, associations, societies, E:\FR\FM\15JYN1.SGM 15JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 135 / Thursday, July 15, 2010 / Notices councils, federations, groups, universities and companies that represent a wide variety of biomass research and development interests throughout the country. Nominations for one individual who fits several of the categories listed above or for more than one person who fits one category will be accepted. In your nomination letter, please indicate the specific membership category for each nominee. Each nominee must submit their resume and biography along with any letters of support by the deadline above. All nominees will be vetted before selection. Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation. To ensure that recommendations of the Technical Advisory Committee take into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, membership shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Please note, however, that registered lobbyists and individuals already serving on another Federal Advisory Committee are ineligible for nomination. Appointments to the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee will be made by the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Agriculture. Issued at Washington, DC, on July 12, 2010. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–17285 Filed 7–14–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy [Case No. DW–004] srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Notice of Petition for Waiver of Whirlpool Corporation From the Department of Energy Residential Dishwasher Test Procedure, and Grant of Interim Waiver AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of petition for waiver, notice of grant of interim waiver, and request for comments. SUMMARY: This notice announces receipt of and publishes the Whirlpool Corporation (Whirlpool) petition for VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:53 Jul 14, 2010 Jkt 220001 waiver (hereafter, ‘‘petition’’) from specified portions of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) test procedure for determining the energy consumption of dishwashers. Today’s notice also grants an interim waiver of the dishwasher test procedure. Through this notice, DOE also solicits comments with respect to the Whirlpool petition. DATES: DOE will accept comments, data, and information with respect to the Whirlpool petition until, but no later than August 16, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by case number DW–004, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: AS_Waiver_Requests@ee.doe.gov. Include either the case number [Case No. DW–004], and/or ‘‘Whirlpool Petition’’ in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE–2J/ 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–2945. Please submit one signed original paper copy. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, 950 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20024. Please submit one signed original paper copy. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and case number for this proceeding. Submit electronic comments in WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Portable Document Format (PDF), or text (American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)) file format and avoid the use of special characters or any form of encryption. Wherever possible, include the electronic signature of the author. DOE does not accept telefacsimiles (faxes). Any person submitting written comments must also send a copy to the petitioner, pursuant to 10 CFR 431.401(d). The contact information for the petitioner is: Mr. J.B. Hoyt, Director, Government Relations, Whirlpool Corporation, 2000 M 63, Mail Drop 3005, Benton Harbor, MI 49022, Phone: (269) 923–4647, E-mail: j.b.hoyt@whirlpool.com. According to 10 CFR 1004.11, any person submitting information that he or she believes to be confidential and exempt by law from public disclosure should submit two copies to DOE: One copy of the document including all the information believed to be confidential, PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41167 and one copy of the document with the information believed to be confidential deleted. DOE will make its own determination about the confidential status of the information and treat it according to its determination. Docket: For access to the docket to review the background documents relevant to this matter, you may visit the U.S. Department of Energy, 950 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., (Resource Room of the Building Technologies Program), Washington, DC, 20024; (202) 586–2945, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Available documents include the following items: (1) This notice; (2) public comments received; (3) the petition for waiver and application for interim waiver; and (4) prior DOE waivers and rulemakings regarding similar dishwasher products. Please call Ms. Brenda Edwards at the above telephone number for additional information regarding visiting the Resource Room. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Michael G. Raymond, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mail Stop EE–2J, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–9611. E-mail: Michael.Raymond@ee.doe.gov. Ms. Elizabeth Kohl, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, Mail Stop GC–71, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–0103. Telephone: (202) 586–7796. E-mail: Elizabeth.Kohl@hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background and Authority Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (‘‘EPCA’’) sets forth a variety of provisions concerning energy efficiency. Part A of Title III provides for the ‘‘Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles.’’ (42 U.S.C. 6291–6309) Part A includes definitions, test procedures, labeling provisions, energy conservation standards, and the authority to require information and reports from manufacturers. Further, Part A authorizes the Secretary of Energy to prescribe test procedures that are reasonably designed to produce results which measure energy efficiency, energy use, or estimated operating costs, and that are not unduly burdensome to conduct. (42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(3)) The test procedure for dishwashers is contained in 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix C. The regulations set forth in 10 CFR part 430.27 contain provisions that E:\FR\FM\15JYN1.SGM 15JYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Notice of Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment as a Member 
of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of solicitation of members.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. app. 2, the U.S. Department of Energy is soliciting nominations 
for candidates to fill vacancies on the Biomass Research and 
Development Technical Advisory Committee.

DATES: Deadline for Technical Advisory Committee member nominations is 
July 30, 2010.

ADDRESSES: The nominee's name, resume, biography, and any letters of 
support must be submitted via one of the following methods:
    1. E-mail to laura.mccann@ee.doe.gov or 
christina.fagerholm@ee.doe.gov.
    2. Facsimile to 202-586-1640, Attn: Laura McCann.
    3. Overnight delivery service to the Designated Federal Official 
for the Committee, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
U.S. Department of Energy, Mail Stop EE-2E, 1000 Independence Avenue, 
SW., Washington, DC 20585.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura McCann, Designated Federal 
Official for the Committee, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585; (202) 586-7766; e-mail: laura.mccann@ee.doe.gov 
or Christina Fagerholm at (202) 586-2933; e-mail: 
christina.fagerholm@ee.doe.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Biomass Research and Development Act of 
2000 (Biomass Act) [Pub. L. 106-224] requires cooperation and 
coordination in biomass research and development (R&D) between the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). 
The Biomass Act was repealed in June 2008 by section 9001 of the Food, 
Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) [Pub. L. 110-246, 122 Stat. 
1651, enacted June 18, 2008, H.R. 6124].
    FCEA section 9008(d) establishes the Biomass Research and 
Development Technical Advisory Committee (Committee) and lays forth its 
meetings, coordination, duties, terms and membership types. The 
Committee must meet quarterly and should not duplicate the efforts of 
other Federal advisory committees. The Committee advises the DOE and 
USDA points of contact with respect to the Biomass R&D Initiative 
(Initiative) and also makes written recommendations to the Biomass R&D 
Board (Board). Those recommendations regard whether: (A) Initiative 
funds are distributed and used consistent with Initiative objectives; 
(B) solicitations are open and competitive with awards made annually; 
(C) objectives and evaluation criteria of the solicitations are clear; 
and (D) the points of contact are funding proposals selected on the 
basis of merit, as determined by an independent panel of qualified 
peers.
    The Committee members may serve up to two, three year terms and 
must include: (A) An individual affiliated with the biofuels industry; 
(B) an individual affiliated with the biobased industrial and 
commercial products industry; (C) an individual affiliated with an 
institution of higher education who has expertise in biofuels and 
biobased products; (D) 2 prominent engineers or scientists from 
government or academia who have expertise in biofuels and biobased 
products; (E) an individual affiliated with a commodity trade 
association; (F) 2 individuals affiliated with environmental or 
conservation organizations; (G) an individual associated with State 
government who has expertise in biofuels and biobased products; (H) an 
individual with expertise in energy and environmental analysis; (I) an 
individual with expertise in the economics of biofuels and biobased 
products; (J) an individual with expertise in agricultural economics; 
(K) an individual with expertise in plant biology and biomass feedstock 
development; (L) an individual with expertise in agronomy, crop 
science, or soil science; and (M) at the option of the points of 
contact, other members (REF: FCEA 2008 section 9008(d)(2)(A)). All 
nominees will be carefully reviewed for their expertise, leadership, 
and relevance to an expertise. Appointments will be made for three-year 
terms as dictated by the legislation.
    Nominations this year are being accepted only for the following 
categories in order to address the Committee's needs: (C) An individual 
affiliated with an institution of higher education who has expertise in 
biofuels and biobased products; (D) 2 prominent engineers or scientists 
from government or academia who have expertise in biofuels and biobased 
products; (H) an individual with expertise in energy and environmental 
analysis; and (M) at the option of the points of contact, other 
members.
    Nominations are solicited from organizations, associations, 
societies,

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councils, federations, groups, universities and companies that 
represent a wide variety of biomass research and development interests 
throughout the country. Nominations for one individual who fits several 
of the categories listed above or for more than one person who fits one 
category will be accepted. In your nomination letter, please indicate 
the specific membership category for each nominee. Each nominee must 
submit their resume and biography along with any letters of support by 
the deadline above. All nominees will be vetted before selection.
    Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race, 
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical 
handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation. To ensure that 
recommendations of the Technical Advisory Committee take into account 
the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, membership 
shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated 
ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. 
Please note, however, that registered lobbyists and individuals already 
serving on another Federal Advisory Committee are ineligible for 
nomination.
    Appointments to the Biomass Research and Development Technical 
Advisory Committee will be made by the Secretary of Energy and the 
Secretary of Agriculture.

    Issued at Washington, DC, on July 12, 2010.
Rachel Samuel,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-17285 Filed 7-14-10; 8:45 am]
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