Secretary of Energy Advisory Board, 67716-67717 [2011-28433]

Download as PDF 67716 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 212 / Wednesday, November 2, 2011 / Notices public comment period on November 29 at 5:15 p.m. (check Web site to confirm time). The SAB expects that public statements presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of previously submitted verbal or written statements. In general, each individual or group making a verbal presentation will be limited to a total time of five (5) minutes. Individuals or groups planning to make a verbal presentation should contact the SAB Executive Director by November 22, 2011 to schedule their presentation. Written comments should be received in the SAB Executive Director’s Office by November 22, 2011 to provide sufficient time for SAB review. Written comments received by the SAB Executive Director after November 22, 2011 will be distributed to the SAB, but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting date. Seating at the meeting will be available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Matters To Be Considered: The meeting will include the following topics: (1) SAB Data Archive and Access Requirements Working Group White Paper on Management of External Data; (2) Draft Report from the SAB Environmental Information Services Working Group (EISWG), ‘‘Toward Open Weather and Climate Services;’’ (3) Review of EISWG Proposed New Members; (4) External Review of the Cooperative Institute for Alaska Research; (5) A Proposal for Engaging the Science Advisory Board in Reviewing NOAA’s Research and Development Portfolio-Presentation and Discussion; (6) NOAA Report on Needs Assessment for Science Advisory Board Working Groups; (7) NOAA Response to the SAB Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning Report; (8) Proposed Members and Chair for the SAB Satellite Task Force; and (9) Updates from SAB Working Groups. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Dr. Cynthia Decker, Executive Director, Science Advisory Board, NOAA, Rm. 11230, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. Phone: (301) 734–1156, Fax: (301) 713–1459, Email: Cynthia.Decker@noaa.gov; or visit the NOAA SAB Web site at https://www.sab.noaa.gov. Secretary of Energy Advisory Board emcdonald on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: October 27, 2011. Mark E. Brown, Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2011–28334 Filed 11–1–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–KD–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:21 Nov 01, 2011 Jkt 226001 Department of the Navy Notice of Intent To Grant Partially Exclusive Patent License; ReconRobotics, Inc. Department of the Navy, DoD. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to ReconRobotics, Inc., a revocable, nonassignable, partially exclusive license in the United States to practice the Government-owned invention described in Navy Case No. 101027— Magnetic Wheel. DATES: Anyone wishing to object to the grant of this license must file written objections along with supporting evidence, if any, not later than November 17, 2011. ADDRESSES: Written objections are to be filed with the Office of Research and Technology Applications, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, Code 72120, 53560 Hull St., Bldg. A33 Room 2531, San Diego, CA 92152–5001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Suh, Office of Research and Technology Applications, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, Code 72120, 53560 Hull St., Bldg. A33 Room 2531, San Diego, CA 92152–5001, telephone (619) 553–5118, email: brian.suh@navy.mil. SUMMARY: Authority: 35 U.S.C. 207, 37 CFR part 404. Dated: October 26, 2011. L. M. Senay, Lieutenant, Office of the Judge Advocate, U.S. Navy, Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–28359 Filed 11–1–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 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: Monday, November 14, 2011, 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. LOCATION: Teleconference. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Bodette, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. Phone (202) 586–0383; facsimile (202) 586–1441; or email: 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 Natural Gas Subcommittee will present their final report to the Board. Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 2 p.m. on November 14, 2011. The meeting agenda includes presentation of the final report from the Natural Gas Subcommittee and discussion of the recommendations. A draft of the report will be made available at www.shalegas.energy.gov and www.energy.gov/seab no later than Thursday, November 10, 2011. The meeting will conclude at 3:30 p.m. Public Participation: The meeting will be conducted by teleconference and is open to the public. Individuals who would like to call in must RSVP to Amy Bodette no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at seab@hq.doe.gov. There will be a limited number of call-in ports and RSVP is required to obtain dial-in information. Call-in ports will be made available to members of the public on a first come, first served basis. Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so at the meeting on Monday, November 14, 2011. 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. Public Comment will be available on a first come, first served basis and will be queued by the call operator. The Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Those not able to call in to 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; or email to seab@hq.doe.gov. Timely comments may also be posted online at www.shalegas.energy.gov. This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting date due to programmatic issues and members’ availability that had to be resolved prior to the meeting date. E:\FR\FM\02NON1.SGM 02NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 212 / Wednesday, November 2, 2011 / Notices Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available on the SEAB Web site: https://www.energy.gov/SEAB or by contacting Ms. Bodette. She may be reached at the postal address or email address above. Issued in Washington, DC, on October 28, 2011. Carol A. Matthews, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–28433 Filed 11–1–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of the Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee (NEAC). 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: Tuesday December 13, 2011; 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Chuck Wade, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington DC 20585. Phone (301) 903–6509 or email: Kenneth.wade@nuclear.energy.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee (NEAC), formerly the Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee (NERAC), was established in 1998 by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to provide advice on complex scientific, technical, and policy issues that arise in the planning, managing, and implementation of DOE’s civilian nuclear energy research programs. The committee is composed of 16 individuals of diverse backgrounds selected for their technical expertise and experience, established records of distinguished professional service, and their knowledge of issues that pertain to nuclear energy. Purpose of the Meeting: Introduction of new members to the committee; briefing the committee on recent developments and current status of research programs and projects pursued by the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy; and receiving advice and comments in return from the committee. emcdonald on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:21 Nov 01, 2011 Jkt 226001 Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to include the introduction of seven new members to the Committee, presentations that cover such topics as the Office of Nuclear Energy’s 2012 Budget and the status of Nuclear Energy’s Small Modular Reactor Program. In addition, there will be presentation by five Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee subcommittees and a presentation on the Nexus of Nuclear Power with Renewable Technology. Finally, Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner, William Magwood will be giving a presentation on the early beginnings of the Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee. The agenda may change to accommodate committee business. For updates, one is directed to the NEAC Web site: https:// www.ne.doe.gov/neac/ neNeacMeetings.html. Public Participation: Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so on the day of the meeting, Tuesday December 13, 2011. Approximately thirty minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak, but is not expected to exceed 5 minutes. Anyone who is not able to make the meeting or has had insufficient time to address the committee is invited to send a written statement to Kenneth Chuck Wade, U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington DC 20585, or email: Kenneth.wade@nuclear.energy.gov. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available by contacting Mr. Wade at the address above or on the Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy Web site at https:// www.ne.doe.gov/neac/ neNeacMeetings.html. Issued in Washington, DC, on October 28, 2011. Carol A. Matthews, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–28439 Filed 11–1–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67717 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 14297–000] Placer County Water Agency; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, Protests, Recommendations, and Terms and Conditions Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Conduit Exemption. b. Project No.: 14297–000. c. Date filed: September 29, 2011. d. Applicant: Placer County Water Agency. e. Name of Project: Gold Run Pipeline Small Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The proposed Gold Run Pipeline Small Hydroelectric Project would be located along the Placer County Water Agency’s (PCWA) Boardman Canal, near the Towns of Gold Run and Auburn, Placer County, California. The land on which all the project structures are located is owned by the applicant. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Brian C. Martin, Director of Technical Services, Placer County Water Agency, P.O. Box 6570, Auburn, CA 95604, phone (530) 823–4886. i. FERC Contact: Linda Jemison, (202) 502–6363, linda.jemison@ferc.gov j. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application is ready for environmental analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions. k. Deadline for filing responsive documents: Due to the small size of the proposed project, as well as the resource agency consultation letters filed with the application, the 60-day timeframe specified in 18 CFR 4.34(b) for filing all comments, motions to intervene, protests, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions is shortened to 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. All reply comments filed inresponse to comments submitted by any resource agency, Indian tribe, or person, must be filed with the Commission within 45 days from the issuance date of this notice. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 E:\FR\FM\02NON1.SGM 02NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 212 (Wednesday, November 2, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67716-67717]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-28433]


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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: Monday, November 14, 2011, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Teleconference.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Bodette, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585. Phone (202) 586-0383; facsimile (202) 586-1441; 
or email: 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 Natural Gas Subcommittee will present 
their final report to the Board.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 2 p.m. on November 14, 
2011. The meeting agenda includes presentation of the final report from 
the Natural Gas Subcommittee and discussion of the recommendations. A 
draft of the report will be made available at www.shalegas.energy.gov 
and www.energy.gov/seab no later than Thursday, November 10, 2011. The 
meeting will conclude at 3:30 p.m.
    Public Participation: The meeting will be conducted by 
teleconference and is open to the public. Individuals who would like to 
call in must RSVP to Amy Bodette no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, 
November 9, 2011, at seab@hq.doe.gov. There will be a limited number of 
call-in ports and RSVP is required to obtain dial-in information. Call-
in ports will be made available to members of the public on a first 
come, first served basis. Individuals and representatives of 
organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do 
so at the meeting on Monday, November 14, 2011. 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. Public Comment will be available on a first come, first served 
basis and will be queued by the call operator. The Designated Federal 
Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will 
facilitate the orderly conduct of business.
    Those not able to call in to 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; or email to seab@hq.doe.gov. Timely comments may 
also be posted online at www.shalegas.energy.gov. This notice is being 
published less than 15 days prior to the meeting date due to 
programmatic issues and members' availability that had to be resolved 
prior to the meeting date.

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    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available on the SEAB 
Web site: https://www.energy.gov/SEAB or by contacting Ms. Bodette. She 
may be reached at the postal address or email address above.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 28, 2011.
Carol A. Matthews,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-28433 Filed 11-1-11; 8:45 am]
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