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Download as PDF 53684 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 169 / Wednesday, September 1, 2010 / Notices hsrobinson on DSK69SOYB1PROD with NOTICES income students for school year 2010– 2011. Also, in determining whether to approve an application for a new award (including the amount of the award) from an applicant with a current grant under this program, the Department will consider the amount of any carryover funds under the existing grant. VI. Award Administration Information 1. Award Notices: If your application is successful, we notify your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and send you a Grant Award Notification (GAN). We may notify you informally, also. If your application is not evaluated or not selected for funding, we notify you. 2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements: We identify administrative and national policy requirements in the application package and reference these and other requirements in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice. We reference the regulations outlining the terms and conditions of an award in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice and include these and other specific conditions in the GAN. The GAN also incorporates your approved application as part of your binding commitments under the grant. 3. Reporting: At the end of your project period, you must submit a final performance report, including financial information, as directed by the Secretary. The Secretary may also require more frequent performance reports under 34 CFR 75.720(c). For specific requirements on reporting, please go to https://www.ed.gov/fund/ grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html. 4. Performance Measures: Under the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA), the Department has developed five performance measures to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the AP Test Fee and Advanced Placement Incentive (API) programs: (1) The number of advanced placement tests taken by low-income public school students nationally; (2) The number of advanced placement tests taken by minority (Hispanic, Black, Native American) public school students nationally; (3) The percentage of advanced placement tests passed (for AP exams, receiving scores of 3–5) by low-income public school students nationally; (4) The number of advanced placement tests passed (for AP exams, receiving scores of 3–5) by low-income public school students nationally; and (5) The cost per passage of an advanced placement test taken by a low-income public school student. The information provided by grantees in their final VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:24 Aug 31, 2010 Jkt 220001 performance reports will be one of the sources of data for this measure. Other sources of data include the College Board and IB Americas. Note: See the Public Participation section for building entry requirements. Please arrive early. VII. Agency Contact Amy Bodette, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585; telephone (202) 586–0383 or facsimile (202) 586–1441; SEAB@hq.doe.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Francisco Ramirez, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 3E224, Washington, DC 20202– 6200. Telephone: (202) 260–1541 or by e-mail: francisco.ramirez@ed.gov. If you use a TDD, call the FRS, toll free, at 1–800–877–8339. VIII. 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Dated: August 27, 2010. ´ Thelma Melendez de Santa Ana, Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education. [FR Doc. 2010–21877 Filed 8–31–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Secretary of Energy Advisory Board Department of Energy. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice announces an open meeting of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB). SEAB was reestablished pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 86 Stat. 770) (the Act). This notice is provided in accordance with the Act. DATES: Thursday, September 16, 2010. 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. ADDRESSES: Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Board was reestablished to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on the Department’s basic and applied research, economic and national security policy, educational issues, operational issues and other activities as directed by the Secretary. Purpose of the Meeting: The meeting will serve as an introductory meeting and will provide an overview of Departmental programs and priorities to the Board. Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. on September 16th and will serve as an introductory meeting for the Board. The tentative meeting agenda includes a welcome, opening remarks from the Secretary, overview presentations of Departmental programs and priorities, open discussion, and an opportunity for public comment. The meeting will conclude at 4 p.m. Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. Individuals who would like to attend must RSVP to Amy Bodette no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at SEAB@hq.doe.gov. Please provide your name, organization, citizenship and contact information. Entry to the DOE Forrestal building will be restricted to those who have confirmed their attendance in advance. Anyone attending the meeting will be required to present a government photo identification, such as a passport, driver’s license, or government identification. Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so at the end of the meeting on Thursday, September 16, 2010. Approximately 30 minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but will not exceed 5 minutes. The Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Those wishing to speak should register to do so beginning at 8 a.m. on September 16, 2010. Registration to speak will close at 1 p.m., September 16, 2010. E:\FR\FM\01SEN1.SGM 01SEN1 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. 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 email: david.thomassen@science.doe.gov. The most current information concerning this meeting can be found on the Web site: https:// www.science.doe.gov loberlberaclannounce.html. SUMMARY: hsrobinson on DSK69SOYB1PROD with NOTICES 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:24 Aug 31, 2010 Jkt 220001 • 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] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future (the Commission). The Commission was organized pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) (the Act). This notice is provided in accordance with the Act. DATES: Tuesday, September 21, 2010. 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010. 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. ADDRESSES: Washington Marriott Hotel, 1221 22nd Street, NW., Washington, DC. Phone: 202–872–1500. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53685 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy A. Frazier, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585; telephone (202) 586–4243 or facsimile (202) 586–0544; e-mail CommissionDFO@nuclear.energy.gov. Additional information will be available at https://www.brc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The President directed that the Commission be established to conduct a comprehensive review of policies for managing the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle. The Commission will provide advice and make recommendations on issues including alternatives for the storage, processing, and disposal of civilian and defense spent nuclear fuel and nuclear waste. The Commission is scheduled to submit a draft report to the Secretary of Energy in July 2011 and a final report in January 2012. This is the fourth full Commission meeting. Previous meetings were held in March, May, and July 2010. Webcasts of the previous meetings along with meeting transcripts and presentations are available at https://www.brc.gov. Purpose of the Meeting: The meeting will provide the Commission an opportunity to hear presentations and statements covering four broad areas: Nuclear waste program governance, international perspectives and implications of U.S. decisions regarding the back-end of the nuclear fuel cycle, the ethical foundations for nuclear waste management, and experiences and perspectives on public engagement in the facility siting process. Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to start at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. The schedule for the 21st will include presentations and statements to the Commission. The meeting will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, with presentations and statements to the Commission and Commission discussions lasting until about noon. The meeting will conclude with public statements and will end about 1 p.m. Public Participation: Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so at the end of the public session on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Approximately 1 hour will be reserved for public comments from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but will not exceed 5 minutes. The Designated Federal Officer is empowered to E:\FR\FM\01SEN1.SGM 01SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 169 (Wednesday, September 1, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53684-53685]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-21866]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Secretary of Energy Advisory Board

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Secretary of 
Energy Advisory Board (SEAB). SEAB was reestablished pursuant to the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) (the 
Act). This notice is provided in accordance with the Act.

DATES: Thursday, September 16, 2010. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585.

    Note: See the Public Participation section for building entry 
requirements. Please arrive early.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Bodette, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585; telephone (202) 586-0383 or facsimile (202) 586-
1441; SEAB@hq.doe.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The Board was reestablished to provide advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary on the Department's basic and applied 
research, economic and national security policy, educational issues, 
operational issues and other activities as directed by the Secretary.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The meeting will serve as an introductory 
meeting and will provide an overview of Departmental programs and 
priorities to the Board.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. on September 
16th and will serve as an introductory meeting for the Board. The 
tentative meeting agenda includes a welcome, opening remarks from the 
Secretary, overview presentations of Departmental programs and 
priorities, open discussion, and an opportunity for public comment. The 
meeting will conclude at 4 p.m.
    Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. 
Individuals who would like to attend must RSVP to Amy Bodette no later 
than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at SEAB@hq.doe.gov. Please 
provide your name, organization, citizenship and contact information. 
Entry to the DOE Forrestal building will be restricted to those who 
have confirmed their attendance in advance. Anyone attending the 
meeting will be required to present a government photo identification, 
such as a passport, driver's license, or government identification. 
Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to 
offer comments and suggestions may do so at the end of the meeting on 
Thursday, September 16, 2010. Approximately 30 minutes will be reserved 
for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the 
number who wish to speak but will not exceed 5 minutes. The Designated 
Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that 
will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Those wishing to speak 
should register to do so beginning at 8 a.m. on September 16, 2010. 
Registration to speak will close at 1 p.m., September 16, 2010.

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    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]
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