Board Workshop: June 6-7, 2011-Arlington, Virginia; the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board Will Hold a Workshop on Methods for Evaluating Nuclear Waste Streams, 24065-24066 [2011-10329]

Download as PDF srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 83 / Friday, April 29, 2011 / Notices thermal for all three units, in accordance with the provisions of the PVNGS renewed licenses and technical specifications. The notice also serves as the record of decision for Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. 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[FR Doc. 2011–10403 Filed 4–28–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P NUCLEAR WASTE TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD Board Workshop: June 6–7, 2011— Arlington, Virginia; the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board Will Hold a Workshop on Methods for Evaluating Nuclear Waste Streams Pursuant to its authority under section 5051 of Public Law 100–203, Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1987, the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board will hold a workshop on Monday, June 6, and Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in Arlington, Virginia, on methods for evaluating waste streams associated with lightwater reactor (LWR) fuel-cycle options. The Board has developed a personalcomputer-based systems analysis tool, the Nuclear Waste Assessment System for Technical Evaluation (NUWASTE), to analyze the implications of various nuclear fuel-cycle scenarios being considered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for managing spent nuclear fuel. The Board will discuss NUWASTE, its methodology, and some preliminary results from the analysis at the meeting. Other organizations with similar projects under way have been invited to discuss their analytical methods and results at the workshop. The overall objectives of the workshop PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24065 are to benchmark each of the systems analysis tools against each other and to understand the basis for any differences among the results. The workshop will be held at the Hilton Arlington Hotel; 950 N. Stafford Street; Arlington, VA 22203; telephone: 703–528–6000. A block of rooms has been reserved at the hotel. To make a reservation, attendees may call 1–800– Hiltons. The group code for the meeting is ‘‘NUC.’’ Or, go to the hotel Web site, https://www.arlingtonva.hilton.com, and enter the arrival and departure dates and the group code. All reservations must be made by May 13 to receive the group rate. The workshop will begin on Monday, June 6, at 9 a.m. and will conclude by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7. A detailed agenda will be available on the Board’s Web site at https://www.nwtrb.gov approximately one week before the workshop. The agenda also may be obtained by telephone request at that time. The workshop will be open to the public, and opportunities for public comment will be provided. Those wanting to speak are encouraged to sign the ‘‘Public Comment Register’’ at the check-in table. It may be necessary to set a time limit on individual remarks, but written comments of any length may be submitted for the record. Transcripts of the workshop discussions will be available on the Board’s Web site, by e-mail, on computer disk, and on library-loan in paper form from Davonya Barnes of the Board’s staff after June 27, 2011. The Board was established as an independent federal agency to provide ongoing, objective expert advice to Congress and the Secretary of Energy on technical issues related to the management and disposition of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste and to review the technical validity of DOE activities related to implementing the Nuclear Waste Policy Act. Board members are experts in their fields and are appointed to the Board by the President from a list of candidates submitted by the National Academy of Sciences. The Board is required to report to Congress and the Secretary no fewer than two times each year. Board reports, correspondence, congressional testimony, and meeting transcripts and materials are posted on the Board’s Web site. For information on the meeting agenda, contact Karyn Severson. For information on lodging or logistics, contact Linda Coultry. They can be reached at 2300 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 1300; Arlington, VA 22201–3367; (tel) 703–235–4473; (fax) 703–235–4495. E:\FR\FM\29APN1.SGM 29APN1 24066 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 83 / Friday, April 29, 2011 / Notices Dated: April 25, 2011. Nigel Mote, Executive Director, U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board. [FR Doc. 2011–10329 Filed 4–28–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–AM–M RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD Proposed Collection; Comment Request Summary: In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506 (c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 which provides opportunity for public comment on new or revised data collections, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will publish periodic summaries of proposed data collections. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information has practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the RRB’s estimate of the burden of the collection of the information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden related to the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. 1. Title and purpose of information collection: Certification of Termination of Service and Relinquishment of Rights; OMB 3220–0016. 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Completion is required to obtain or retain benefits. The RRB proposes no changes to Form G–88. Estimate of Annual Respondent Burden The estimated annual respondent burden is as follows: Form No. Annual responses Time (minutes) Burden (hours) G–88 ............................................................................................................................................ 3,600 6 360 2. Title and purpose of information collection: Statement of Authority to Act for Employee; OMB 3220–0034. Under Section 5(a) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA), claims for benefits are to be made in accordance with such regulations as the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) shall prescribe. The provisions for claiming sickness benefits as provided by Section 2 of the RUIA are prescribed in 20 CFR 335.2. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 83 (Friday, April 29, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24065-24066]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-10329]


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NUCLEAR WASTE TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD


Board Workshop: June 6-7, 2011--Arlington, Virginia; the U.S. 
Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board Will Hold a Workshop on Methods 
for Evaluating Nuclear Waste Streams

    Pursuant to its authority under section 5051 of Public Law 100-203, 
Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1987, the U.S. Nuclear Waste 
Technical Review Board will hold a workshop on Monday, June 6, and 
Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in Arlington, Virginia, on methods for 
evaluating waste streams associated with light-water reactor (LWR) 
fuel-cycle options. The Board has developed a personal-computer-based 
systems analysis tool, the Nuclear Waste Assessment System for 
Technical Evaluation (NUWASTE), to analyze the implications of various 
nuclear fuel-cycle scenarios being considered by the U.S. Department of 
Energy (DOE) for managing spent nuclear fuel. The Board will discuss 
NUWASTE, its methodology, and some preliminary results from the 
analysis at the meeting. Other organizations with similar projects 
under way have been invited to discuss their analytical methods and 
results at the workshop. The overall objectives of the workshop are to 
benchmark each of the systems analysis tools against each other and to 
understand the basis for any differences among the results.
    The workshop will be held at the Hilton Arlington Hotel; 950 N. 
Stafford Street; Arlington, VA 22203; telephone: 703-528-6000. A block 
of rooms has been reserved at the hotel. To make a reservation, 
attendees may call 1-800-Hiltons. The group code for the meeting is 
``NUC.'' Or, go to the hotel Web site, https://www.arlingtonva.hilton.com, and enter the arrival and departure dates 
and the group code. All reservations must be made by May 13 to receive 
the group rate.
    The workshop will begin on Monday, June 6, at 9 a.m. and will 
conclude by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7. A detailed agenda will be 
available on the Board's Web site at https://www.nwtrb.gov approximately 
one week before the workshop. The agenda also may be obtained by 
telephone request at that time.
    The workshop will be open to the public, and opportunities for 
public comment will be provided. Those wanting to speak are encouraged 
to sign the ``Public Comment Register'' at the check-in table. It may 
be necessary to set a time limit on individual remarks, but written 
comments of any length may be submitted for the record.
    Transcripts of the workshop discussions will be available on the 
Board's Web site, by e-mail, on computer disk, and on library-loan in 
paper form from Davonya Barnes of the Board's staff after June 27, 
2011.
    The Board was established as an independent federal agency to 
provide ongoing, objective expert advice to Congress and the Secretary 
of Energy on technical issues related to the management and disposition 
of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste and to review 
the technical validity of DOE activities related to implementing the 
Nuclear Waste Policy Act. Board members are experts in their fields and 
are appointed to the Board by the President from a list of candidates 
submitted by the National Academy of Sciences. The Board is required to 
report to Congress and the Secretary no fewer than two times each year. 
Board reports, correspondence, congressional testimony, and meeting 
transcripts and materials are posted on the Board's Web site.
    For information on the meeting agenda, contact Karyn Severson. For 
information on lodging or logistics, contact Linda Coultry. They can be 
reached at 2300 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 1300; Arlington, VA 22201-
3367; (tel) 703-235-4473; (fax) 703-235-4495.


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    Dated: April 25, 2011.
Nigel Mote,
Executive Director, U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board.
[FR Doc. 2011-10329 Filed 4-28-11; 8:45 am]
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