Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future, 53685-53686 [2010-21868]

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. 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 53686 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 169 / Wednesday, September 1, 2010 / Notices 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 7:30 a.m. on September 22, 2010, at the Washington Marriott. Registration to speak will close at 11 a.m., September 22, 2010. Those not able to attend the meeting or have insufficient time to address the subcommittee are invited to send a written statement to Timothy A. Frazier, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, e-mail to CommissionDFO@nuclear.energy.gov, or post comments on the Commission Web site at https://www.brc.gov. Additionally, the meeting will be available via live video webcast. The link will be available at https:// www.brc.gov. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available at https://www.brc.gov or by contacting Mr. Frazier. He 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. 2010–21868 Filed 8–31–10; :45 8 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future, Transportation and Storage Subcommittee Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Transportation and Storage (T&S) Subcommittee. The T&S Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future (the Commission). The establishment of subcommittees is authorized in the Commission’s charter. 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: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. ADDRESSES: Washington Marriott Hotel, 1221 22nd Street, NW., Washington, DC, Phone: 202–872–1500. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy A. Frazier, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., hsrobinson on DSK69SOYB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:24 Aug 31, 2010 Jkt 220001 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 Co-chairs of the Commission requested the formation of the T&S Subcommittee to answer the question: ‘‘[s]hould the US change the way in which it is storing used nuclear fuel and high level waste while one or more final disposal locations are established?’’ Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to hear from Federal, State and local officials, industry representatives, and others having expertise in siting interim storage facilities for spent fuel, and for other similar facilities. The intent is to focus on what attributes and processes have, or have not, worked to support successful siting of potentially controversial facilities in a manner that is transparent, equitable, and that is viewed as credible to the public. The subcommittee will also explore transportation and logistics issues related to such siting efforts. Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2010, with speaker presentations beginning at 8:45 a.m. and ending at 2:15 p.m. A public comment period will be held from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. Public Participation: Subcommittee meetings are not required to be open to the public; however, the Commission has elected to open the presentation sessions of the meeting to the public. Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so at the end of the public session on Thursday, September 23, 2010. Approximately 45 minutes will be reserved for public comments from 2:15 p.m. to 3 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 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 23, 2010, at the PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Washington Marriott. Registration will close at noon on September 23, 2010. Those not able to attend the meeting or have insufficient time to address the subcommittee are invited to send a written statement to Timothy A. Frazier, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, e-mail to CommissionDFO@nuclear.energy.gov, or post comments on the Commission Web site at https://www.brc.gov. Additionally, the meeting will be available via live video webcast. The link will be available at https:// www.brc.gov. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available at https://www.brc.gov or by contacting Mr. Frazier. He 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. 2010–21867 Filed 8–31–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2464–014] Gresham Municipal Utilities; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving Use of the Traditional Licensing Process August 25, 2010. a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File License Application and Request to Use the Traditional Licensing Process. b. Project No.: P–2464–014. c. Dated Filed: June 28, 2010. d. Submitted By: Gresham Municipal Utilities. e. Name of Project: Weed Dam Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On Red River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 169 (Wednesday, September 1, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53685-53686]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-21868]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future

AGENCY: Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: 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.

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

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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 7:30 a.m. on September 22, 2010, at the Washington 
Marriott. Registration to speak will close at 11 a.m., September 22, 
2010.
    Those not able to attend the meeting or have insufficient time to 
address the subcommittee are invited to send a written statement to 
Timothy A. Frazier, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, e-mail to 
CommissionDFO@nuclear.energy.gov, or post comments on the Commission 
Web site at https://www.brc.gov.
    Additionally, the meeting will be available via live video webcast. 
The link will be available at https://www.brc.gov.
    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available at https://www.brc.gov or by contacting Mr. Frazier. He 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. 2010-21868 Filed 8-31-10; :45 8 am]
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