Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee, 70932-70933 [2013-28462]

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• DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 229 (Wednesday, November 27, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70932-70933]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-28462]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Nuclear Energy Advisory 
Committee (NEAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law No. 
94-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be 
announced in the Federal Register.

DATES: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 8:30 a.m.--4:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Washington Marriott at Metro Center, 775 12th Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Rova, Designated Federal Officer, 
U.S. Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown Rd, Germantown, MD 20874; 
telephone (301) 903-9096; email at: 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

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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 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 an update on activities for the Office of 
Nuclear Energy and a discussion on the future of domestic nuclear 
power. 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 to the NEAC Web site: 
https://energy.gov/ne/services/nuclear-energy-advisory-committee.
    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 19, 2013. 
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 
at: 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 21, 2013.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-28462 Filed 11-26-13; 8:45 am]
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