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[FR Doc. 2011–19875 Filed 8–4–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P NUCLEAR WASTE TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD Board Meeting: September 13–14, 2011—Salt Lake City, UT; the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board Will Meet To Discuss DOE Plans for Used Fuel Disposition R&D 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 public meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Tuesday, September 13, and Wednesday, September 14, 2011, to discuss the Department of Energy’s (DOE) plans for research and development (R&D) related to its Used Fuel Disposition Program. The Board will hear presentations on a range of studies being supported by the Office of Used Fuel Disposition, including research on transportation and longterm storage of spent nuclear fuel (SNF), studies of various geologic media that might be considered for disposing of SNF and high-level radioactive waste (HLW), and DOE’s Used Fuel Disposition R&D ‘‘Roadmap.’’ Other issues that will be discussed at the meeting include a preliminary report by the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future and the implications for waste management of the experiences of commercial nuclear reactors using MOX fuel. The meeting sessions will begin on both days at 8 a.m. and will be held at the Little America Hotel; 500 South Main Street; Salt Lake City, Utah 84101; E:\FR\FM\05AUN1.SGM 05AUN1 47614 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 151 / Friday, August 5, 2011 / Notices erowe on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES (tel) 801–258–6740; (fax) 801–258–6858. A block of rooms has been reserved at the hotel for meeting attendees. To ensure receiving the meeting rate, room reservations must be made by Tuesday, August 16. To reserve a room, call 800– 437–5288 and request a reservation in the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board room block. A detailed agenda will be available on the Board’s Web site at https:// www.nwtrb.gov approximately one week before the meeting. The agenda also may be obtained by telephone request at that time. The meeting will be open to the public, and opportunities for public comment will be provided at the end of each day’s session. Those wanting to speak are encouraged to sign the ‘‘Public Comment Register’’ at the check-in table. A time limit may need to be set for individual remarks, but written comments of any length may be submitted for the record. Transcripts of the meeting 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 October 10, 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 nuclear waste management 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. Dated: July 29, 2011. Nigel Mote, Executive Director, U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board. [FR Doc. 2011–19801 Filed 8–4–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–AM–M VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:16 Aug 04, 2011 Jkt 223001 POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. MC2011–27; Order No. 785] Mail Classification Change Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request for a change in classification to the ‘‘Reply Rides Free’’ program. The change increases the qualifying First-Class mail letter weight. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with this filing. SUMMARY: DATES: Comments are due: August 12, 2011. Submit comments electronically by accessing the ‘‘Filing Online’’ link in the banner at the top of the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.prc.gov) or by directly accessing the Commission’s Filing Online system at https://www.prc.gov/prc-pages/filingonline/login.aspx. Commenters who cannot submit their views electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section as the source for case-related information for advice on alternatives to electronic filing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820 (case-related information) or DocketAdmins@prc.gov (electronic filing assistance). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 29, 2011, the Postal Service filed a notice of classification change pursuant to 39 CFR 3020.90 and 3020.91 concerning the Reply Rides Free program.1 The classification change increases the qualifying First-Class Mail letter weight from no more than 1.2 ounces to no more than 2 ounces. The volume commitment for customers who begin participation in the program on September 1, 2011 or later will be prorated based on their volume during September—December 2010, as a proportion of total 2010 volume. The Postal Service states the change will be effective on September 1, 2011. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2011–27 for consideration of matters related to the proposed classification change identified in the Postal Service’s Notice. Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal Service’s request is consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3642 and generally with the provisions of title 39. ADDRESSES: 1 Notice of the United States Postal Service of Classification Change Related to Reply Rides Free Program, July 29, 2011 (Notice). PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments are due no later than August 12, 2011. The Postal Service’s Notice can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site (https://www.prc.gov). The Commission appoints James F. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 151 (Friday, August 5, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47613-47614]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-19801]


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NUCLEAR WASTE TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD


Board Meeting: September 13-14, 2011--Salt Lake City, UT; the 
U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board Will Meet To Discuss DOE 
Plans for Used Fuel Disposition R&D

    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 public meeting in Salt Lake City, 
Utah, on Tuesday, September 13, and Wednesday, September 14, 2011, to 
discuss the Department of Energy's (DOE) plans for research and 
development (R&D) related to its Used Fuel Disposition Program. The 
Board will hear presentations on a range of studies being supported by 
the Office of Used Fuel Disposition, including research on 
transportation and long-term storage of spent nuclear fuel (SNF), 
studies of various geologic media that might be considered for 
disposing of SNF and high-level radioactive waste (HLW), and DOE's Used 
Fuel Disposition R&D ``Roadmap.'' Other issues that will be discussed 
at the meeting include a preliminary report by the Blue Ribbon 
Commission on America's Nuclear Future and the implications for waste 
management of the experiences of commercial nuclear reactors using MOX 
fuel.
    The meeting sessions will begin on both days at 8 a.m. and will be 
held at the Little America Hotel; 500 South Main Street; Salt Lake 
City, Utah 84101;

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(tel) 801-258-6740; (fax) 801-258-6858. A block of rooms has been 
reserved at the hotel for meeting attendees. To ensure receiving the 
meeting rate, room reservations must be made by Tuesday, August 16. To 
reserve a room, call 800-437-5288 and request a reservation in the U.S. 
Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board room block.
    A detailed agenda will be available on the Board's Web site at 
https://www.nwtrb.gov approximately one week before the meeting. The 
agenda also may be obtained by telephone request at that time.
    The meeting will be open to the public, and opportunities for 
public comment will be provided at the end of each day's session. Those 
wanting to speak are encouraged to sign the ``Public Comment Register'' 
at the check-in table. A time limit may need to be set for individual 
remarks, but written comments of any length may be submitted for the 
record.
    Transcripts of the meeting 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 October 10, 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 nuclear waste management 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.

    Dated: July 29, 2011.
Nigel Mote,
Executive Director, U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board.
[FR Doc. 2011-19801 Filed 8-4-11; 8:45 am]
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