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stainless steel canisters where the
mixture hardened into a solid glass
waste form. DOE used the vitrification
melter as part of this process,
specifically to melt glass frit (material
used in making glass) together with
reprocessing waste sludge and treatment
material (spent ion removal resin).
DOE operated the vitrification melter
between 1996 and 2002. In 2002, prior
to shut down, the vitrification melter
was flushed three times with
decontamination solutions and emptied
using an evacuated canister process so
as to remove key radionuclides to the
maximum extent technically and
economically practical. After
completing this decontamination, a
small amount of hardened residual
radioactive glass material that could not
be removed remained inside the
vitrification melter. The vitrification
melter with the remaining residual
waste was characterized for
radioactivity and determined to have
radionuclide concentrations that do not
exceed concentration limits for Class C
low-level waste. It was removed from
the vitrification cell in 2004 and is
presently safely stored at the West
Valley Demonstration Project in a
Department of Transportation-certified
Industrial Package-2 steel transportation
container. DOE plans to further stabilize
the vitrification melter waste package by
filling the melter and the waste package
with cement grout before shipment
offsite. It will be disposed of at a
suitable off-site low-level waste disposal
facility, either the Area 5 Radioactive
Waste Management Site at DOE’s
Nevada National Security Site (NNSS)
in Nevada or the Waste Control
Specialists Federal Facility Waste
Disposal Facility near Andrews, Texas.
DOE intends to dispose of the
vitrification melter waste package in
accordance with applicable waste
acceptance criteria using specific waste
profile documentation.
DOE Manual 435.1–1, which
implements DOE Order 435.1,
Radioactive Waste Management,
contains a rigorous evaluation process
which DOE uses to determine whether
or not certain waste from the
reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel is
incidental to reprocessing and therefore
is not high-level waste and can be
managed as low-level waste. This
process, in relevant part, requires
demonstrating that:
(1) Key radionuclides have been
removed to the maximum extent that is
technically and economically practical;
(2) The waste will be managed to meet
safety requirements comparable to the
performance objectives set out in 10
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61, Subpart C, Performance Objectives;
and
(3) The waste will be managed,
pursuant to DOE’s authority under the
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended,
and in accordance with the provisions
of Chapter IV of DOE Manual 435.1–1,
provided the waste will be incorporated
in a solid physical form at a
concentration that does not exceed the
applicable concentration limits for Class
C low-level waste as set out in 10 CFR
61.55, Waste Classification.
The draft waste-incidental-toreprocessing evaluation summarizes
DOE’s analysis and shows that the
vitrification melter:
(1) Has had key radionuclides
removed to the maximum extent
technically and economically practical;
(2) Will be managed to meet safety
requirements comparable to the NRC
performance objectives at 10 CFR part
61, subpart C; and
(3) Will be in a solid physical form
that does not exceed concentration
limits for Class C low-level waste and
will be managed and disposed of
pursuant to DOE’s authority under the
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended,
and in accordance with applicable
provisions of Chapter IV of DOE Manual
435.1–1.
Accordingly, the draft evaluation
demonstrates using the wasteincidental-to-reprocessing evaluation
process that the West Valley
vitrification melter waste package may
be managed and disposed of as lowlevel waste. The vitrification melter
waste package will meet the applicable
waste acceptance criteria for the
selected offsite low-level waste disposal
facility, either the NNSS Area 5
Radioactive Waste Management Site or
the Waste Control Specialists Federal
Facility Waste Disposal Facility in
Texas. The vitrification melter waste
package has been approved for disposal
by the NNSS in case a final decision is
made to send the waste package to that
site for disposal.
DOE is consulting with the NRC
before finalizing this evaluation.
Although not required by DOE Manual
435.1–1, DOE is making the draft
evaluation available for public and state
review and comment during the NRC
consultative review period. DOE plans
to issue a final determination as to
whether the vitrification melter is highlevel waste or can be managed and
disposed of as low-level waste following
review and consultation with the NRC
and consideration of public and state
comments.
DOE’s decision on the disposal site to
be used is not within the scope of this
draft evaluation. Any DOE decision on
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the facility to which the Vitrification
Melter waste package would be sent
would be made after the final DOE
evaluation and determination, following
consideration of NRC and public
comments on this draft evaluation, and
after DOE confers with appropriate State
officials in the state where the waste
package may be disposed.
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2011.
Frank Marcinowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technical and
Regulatory Support, Office of Environmental
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee
Department of Energy, Office of
Fossil Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
AGENCY:
This notice announces a
meeting of the Ultra-Deepwater
Advisory Committee. The Federal
Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–
463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public
notice of this meeting be announced in
the Federal Register.
DATES: Wednesday, April 6, 2011, 8
a.m.–5 p.m. (CDT). Thursday, April 7,
2011, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (CDT).
ADDRESSES: Crowne Plaza Hotel,
Houston North—Greenspoint, 425 North
Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston,
Texas 77060.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elena Melchert, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of Oil and Natural Gas,
Washington, DC 20585. Phone: (202)
586–5600.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of
the Committee: The purpose of the
Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee is
to provide advice on the development
and implementation of programs related
to ultra-deepwater architecture and
technology to the Secretary of Energy
and provide comments and
recommendations and priorities for the
Department of Energy Annual Plan per
requirements of the Energy Policy Act of
2005, Title IX, Subtitle J, Section 999D.
SUMMARY:
Tentative Agenda
April 6
7:30 a.m. Registration.
8 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Welcome &
Introductions, Opening Remarks,
and Discussion of Subcommittee
Reports, and Findings regarding the
Draft 2011 Annual Plan.
4:45 p.m. Public Comments, if any.
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to serve as the common framework for
stakeholder engagement through
April 7
advisory committees, workshops, and
7:30 a.m. Registration.
expert discussion groups.
8 a.m.–4 p.m. Discussion of
DATES: Submit written comments on or
Recommendations regarding the
before April 15, 2011.
Draft 2011 Annual Plan.
ADDRESSES: Electronic mail comments
4 p.m. Adjourn.
may be submitted to: DOE–
Public Participation: The meeting is
QTRmailbox@hq.doe.gov. Please
open to the public. The Designated
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Committee will lead the meeting for the line. Please put the full body of your
comments in the text of the electronic
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include your name, title, organization,
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e-mail address in the text of the
would like to make oral statements
message.
regarding any of the items on the
Comments may also be submitted by
agenda, you should contact Elena
surface mail to: Department of Energy,
Melchert at the address or telephone
Office of the Under Secretary for
number listed above. You must make
Science (S4), 1000 Independence Ave.,
your request for an oral statement at
SW., Washington, DC 20585.
least two business days prior to the
Respondents are encouraged to
meeting, and reasonable provisions will
submit comments electronically to
be made to include the presentation on
the agenda. Public comment will follow ensure timely receipt. The DOE–QTR
framing document can be accessed at
the three-minute rule.
https://energy.gov/QTR.
Minutes: The minutes of this meeting
will be available for public review and
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Asa
copying within 60 days by contact Ms.
Hopkins, Office of the Under Secretary
Melchert at the address above or at the
for Science at (202) 586–0505, or e-mail
Committee’s Web site: https://www.fossil. asa.hopkins@science.doe.gov.
energy.gov/programs/oilgas/advisory
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
committees/UltraDeepwater.html.
energy technology development and
Issued at Washington, DC, on March 8,
deployment programs of the Department
2011.
of Energy include the Advanced
LaTanya Butler,
Research Projects Agency–Energy
(ARPA–E) and the Offices of Electricity
Acting Deputy Committee Management
Officer.
Delivery & Energy Reliability, Energy
Efficiency & Renewable Energy, Fossil
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Additionally, the Department
administers loan guarantees to eligible
Availability of Department of Energyclean energy projects and provides
Quadrennial Technology Review
direct loans to eligible manufacturers of
Framing Document and Request for
advanced technology vehicles and
Public Comment
components.
DOE is undertaking development of a
AGENCY: Department of Energy (DOE).
DOE–Quadrennial Technology Review
ACTION: Notice of availability and
(QTR), a component of a governmentrequest for public comment.
wide Quadrennial Energy Review as
recommended by the President’s
SUMMARY: DOE has initiated a
Quadrennial Technology Review (DOE– Council of Advisors on Science &
Technology. This Administration’s
QTR) of its energy technology policies
national energy goals are to:
and programs. The DOE–QTR Framing
• Reduce energy-related greenhouse
Document (framing document) has been
gas emissions by 17% by 2020 and 83%
developed as a principal means of
by 2050, from a 2005 baseline;
facilitating stakeholder engagement in
• Supply 80% of America’s electricity
that review process. The framing
document describes the Nation’s energy from clean energy sources by 2035; and
• Support deployment of 1 million
landscape and challenges, important
electric vehicles (EVs) on the road by
research, development, and
demonstration (RD&D) policy choices to 2015.
This notice requests public comment
be made, and summarizes the current
on the following questions related to the
status of energy technologies and DOE
technology program goals. It is intended DOE–QTR and the framing document.
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A. DOE Energy Technology Mission. Is
the mission statement, ‘‘[t]o facilitate the
invention, refinement, and early
deployment of meaningful technologies
that enable options for scaling by the
private sector toward national energy
goals,’’ appropriate for energy
technology development and
deployment programs of the
Department? By facilitate, we mean that
we convene and fund various entities–
the national laboratories, academia, the
private sector—as well as perform the
basic research that underpins invention
and refinement. By invention and
refinement, we mean that we work on
both revolutionary and evolutionary
technologies. By early deployment, we
mean that we support some activities
beyond first commercial demonstration.
By meaningful technologies, we mean
that we pursue technologies that could
have a material impact when deployed.
Accordingly, scale, economics, and
timeliness are important criteria. By
enable options, we mean that we do not
pick winners and losers; the markets
make those choices. By scaling by the
private sector, we mean that we support
commercialization as an essential part
of what we do. With reference to
national energy goals, we mean that we
would not pursue all technologies; only
those that enhance energy and national
security, reduce environmental impacts,
and increase U.S. competitiveness.
B. U.S. Energy Framework. DOE has
identified six strategies to address our
National energy goals. These strategies
divide into two trios: One for transport,
and one for stationary energy (heat and
power). The transport strategies are: [1]
Increase vehicle efficiency, [2] promote
progressive electrification of the vehicle
fleet, and [3] develop alternative fuels.
The stationary strategies are: [4] Increase
building and industrial efficiency, [5]
modernize the grid, and [6] drive
adoption and deployment of a clean
electricity supply. Have we correctly
identified and structured these six
strategies?
C. Clean Energy Leadership. How can
DOE activities best support leadership
in clean energy innovation? In clean
energy manufacturing? In clean energy
deployment? How do we balance
international competitiveness against
international cooperation?
D. Program Definition and
Management. What principles should
the Department follow for allocating
resources among technologies of
disparate maturity and potential time to
impact? How many technology options
should the Department provide for the
private sector, and how should the
value of that diversity be weighed
against timeliness, scale, and cost-
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Ultra-Deepwater
Advisory Committee. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463,
86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced
in the Federal Register.
DATES: Wednesday, April 6, 2011, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (CDT). Thursday, April
7, 2011, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (CDT).
ADDRESSES: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Houston North--Greenspoint, 425 North
Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston, Texas 77060.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elena Melchert, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of Oil and Natural Gas, Washington, DC 20585. Phone:
(202) 586-5600.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Committee: The purpose of
the Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee is to provide advice on the
development and implementation of programs related to ultra-deepwater
architecture and technology to the Secretary of Energy and provide
comments and recommendations and priorities for the Department of
Energy Annual Plan per requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005,
Title IX, Subtitle J, Section 999D.
Tentative Agenda
April 6
7:30 a.m. Registration.
8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Welcome & Introductions, Opening Remarks, and
Discussion of Subcommittee Reports, and Findings regarding the Draft
2011 Annual Plan.
4:45 p.m. Public Comments, if any.
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5 p.m. Adjourn.
April 7
7:30 a.m. Registration.
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Discussion of Recommendations regarding the Draft 2011
Annual Plan.
4 p.m. Adjourn.
Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. The
Designated Federal Officer and the Chairman of the Committee will lead
the meeting for the orderly conduct of business. 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 Elena
Melchert at the address or telephone number listed above. You must make
your request for an oral statement at least two business days prior to
the meeting, and reasonable provisions will be made to include the
presentation on the agenda. Public comment will follow the three-minute
rule.
Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available for public
review and copying within 60 days by contact Ms. Melchert at the
address above or at the Committee's Web site: https://www.fossil.energy.gov/programs/oilgas/advisorycommittees/UltraDeepwater.html.
Issued at Washington, DC, on March 8, 2011.
LaTanya Butler,
Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
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