Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee, 67809-67810 [2012-27683]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 220 / Wednesday, November 14, 2012 / Notices National Academy of Sciences, 2101 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC (in the Lecture Room). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information regarding the meeting agenda, time, location, and how to register for the meeting is available on the PCAST Web site at: https:// whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast. A live video webcast and an archive of the webcast after the event are expected to be available at https://whitehouse.gov/ostp/ pcast. The archived video will be available within one week of the meeting. Questions about the meeting should be directed to Dr. Amber Hartman Scholz, PCAST Acting Executive Director, at ascholz@ostp.eop.gov, (202) 456–4444. Please note that public seating for this meeting is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. 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Issued in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2012. LaTanya R. Butler, Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer . [FR Doc. 2012–27684 Filed 11–13–12; 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). Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Thursday, December 6, 2012; 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Rova, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585; telephone (301) 903–9096; email: Robert.rova@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 18 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: To inform the committee of recent developments and current status of research programs and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM 14NON1 67810 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 220 / Wednesday, November 14, 2012 / Notices projects pursued by the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy and receive advice and comments in return from the committee. Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to include presentations that cover such topics as the Office of Nuclear Energy’s FY2013 Budget and FY2014 Budget Request, status of the Department of Energy’s Low Dose Program and the Million U.S. Worker Study. In addition, there will be presentations by Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee subcommittees. The agenda may change to accommodate committee business. For updates, one is directed 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, Thursday, December 6, 2012. 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 Bob Rova, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, or email: Robert.rova@nuclear.energy.gov. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available by contacting Mr. Rova 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 November 6, 2012. LaTanya R. Butler, Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–27683 Filed 11–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: Docket Numbers: EG13–7–000. Applicants: Black Bear SO, LLC. Description: Notice of SelfCertification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status of Black Bear SO, LLC. Filed Date: 11/5/12. Accession Number: 20121105–5071. VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:41 Nov 13, 2012 Jkt 229001 Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/26/12. Docket Numbers: EG13–8–000. Applicants: Black Bear Development Holdings, LLC. Description: Notice of SelfCertification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status of Black Bear Development Holdings, LLC. Filed Date: 11/5/12. Accession Number: 20121105–5073. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/26/12. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER12–2055–002. Applicants: San Gorgonio Farms, Inc. Description: San Gorgonio Farms, Inc. submits tariff filing per 35: Updated Market-Based Tariff Revised Limitations and Exemptions Section to be effective 8/15/2012. Filed Date: 11/5/12. Accession Number: 20121105–5083. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/26/12. Docket Numbers: ER13–313–000. Applicants: Southern California Edison Company. Description: Amended SGIA & DSA to Cascade Solar Project, Cascade Solar, LLC to be effective 11/6/2012. Filed Date: 11/5/12. Accession Number: 20121105–5041. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/26/12. Docket Numbers: ER13–314–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: Queue Position #W4– 001A_AT9 ? Original SA No. 3407 to be effective 10/4/2012. Filed Date: 11/5/12. Accession Number: 20121105–5052. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/26/12. Docket Numbers: ER13–315–000. Applicants: Startrans IO, LLC. Description: Startrans IO, LLC submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: 2013 Update to TRBAA in Appendix I to be effective 1/1/2013. Filed Date: 11/5/12. Accession Number: 20121105–5060. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/26/12. Docket Numbers: ER13–317–000. Applicants: ISO New England Inc. Description: ISO New England Inc. submits Resource Termination Filing. Filed Date: 11/5/12. Accession Number: 20121105–5094. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/26/12. Docket Numbers: ER13–318–000. Applicants: Entergy Arkansas, Inc. Description: Entergy Arkansas, Inc. submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: Service Agreement No. 668 to be effective 1/1/2013. Filed Date: 11/5/12. PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Accession Number: 20121105–5103. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/26/12. Docket Numbers: ER13–319–000. Applicants: Entergy Arkansas, Inc. Description: Entergy Arkansas, Inc. submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: Oxy–SPO–ED DTOA to be effective 11/ 1/2012. Filed Date: 11/5/12. Accession Number: 20121105–5129. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/26/12. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric securities filings: Docket Numbers: ES13–8–000. Applicants: Northern Pass Transmission LLC. Description: Northern Pass Transmission LLC submits Application for Short-Term and Long-Term Debt Authority under ES13–8. Filed Date: 11/5/12. Accession Number: 20121105–5092. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/26/12. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the links or querying the docket number. Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. eFiling is encouraged. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 220 (Wednesday, November 14, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67809-67810]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-27683]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy.

ACTION: Notice of Open Meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Nuclear Energy Advisory 
Committee (NEAC). Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public 
notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.

DATES: Thursday, December 6, 2012; 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, 
DC 20024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Rova, Designated Federal Officer, 
U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585; telephone (301) 903-9096; email: Robert.rova@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 18 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: To inform the committee of recent 
developments and current status of research programs and

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projects pursued by the Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy 
and receive advice and comments in return from the committee.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to include presentations 
that cover such topics as the Office of Nuclear Energy's FY2013 Budget 
and FY2014 Budget Request, status of the Department of Energy's Low 
Dose Program and the Million U.S. Worker Study. In addition, there will 
be presentations by Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee subcommittees. 
The agenda may change to accommodate committee business. For updates, 
one is directed 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, Thursday, December 6, 2012. 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 Bob Rova, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, or email: 
Robert.rova@nuclear.energy.gov.
    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available by contacting 
Mr. Rova 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 November 6, 2012.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-27683 Filed 11-13-12; 8:45 am]
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