Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee, 53685 [2010-21673]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 169 / Wednesday, September 1, 2010 / Notices Those not able to attend the meeting or have insufficient time to address the committee are invited to send a written statement to Amy Bodette, U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, e-mail to SEAB@hq.doe.gov. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available by contacting Ms. Bodette. She may be reached at the postal address or e-mail address above. Issued in Washington, DC, on August 27, 2010. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–21866 Filed 8–31–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee Department of Energy, Office of Science. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of the Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee (BERAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 169 (Wednesday, September 1, 2010)]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-21673]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Science.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Biological and 
Environmental Research Advisory Committee (BERAC). The 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, September 16, 2010, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, 
September 17, 2010, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Hilton Hotel, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. David Thomassen, Designated 
Federal Officer, BERAC, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, 
Office of Biological and Environmental Research, SC-23/Germantown 
Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-1290. 
Phone 301-903-9817; fax (301) 903-5051 or e-mail: 
david.thomassen@science.doe.gov. The most current information 
concerning this meeting can be found on the Web site: https://www.science.doe.govloberlberaclannounce.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Purpose of the Meeting: To provide advice on a continuing basis to 
the Director, Office of Science of the Department of Energy, on the 
many complex scientific and technical issues that arise in the 
development and implementation of the Biological and Environmental 
Research Program.
    Tentative Agenda Topics:
     Report from the Office of Science.
     Report from the Office of Biological and Environmental 
Research.
     News from the Biological Systems Science and Climate and 
Environmental Sciences Divisions.
     Discussions on the Climate Research Roadmap Workshop, BER 
Grand Challenge Workshop Report, and Systems Biology Knowledgebase 
Report.
     BER Communications Update.
     New Business.
     Public Comment.
    Public Participation: The day and a half 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 David Thomassen at the address or telephone 
number listed above. You must make your request for an oral statement 
at least five business days before 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 45 days at the BERAC Web site: https://www.science.doe.gov/ober/beraciAfinutes.html.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 19, 2010.
Rachel Samuel,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-21673 Filed 8-31-10; 8:45 am]
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