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Studley, Deputy Under Secretary, to perform the functions and PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 duties of the Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education. Dated: April 20, 2015. Jamienne S. Studley, Deputy Under Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–09608 Filed 4–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Commission To Review the Effectiveness of the National Energy Laboratories Department of Energy. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice announces an open meeting of the Commission to Review the Effectiveness of the National Energy Laboratories (Commission). The Commission was created pursuant section 319 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, Public Law 113–76, and in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. This notice is provided in accordance with the Act. DATES: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: Hilton at Mark Center, Walnut Conference Room, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Gibson, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585; telephone (202) 586–3787; email crenel@hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Commission was established to provide advice to the Secretary on the Department’s national laboratories. The Commission will review the DOE national laboratories for alignment with the Department’s strategic priorities, clear and balanced missions, unique capabilities to meet current energy and national security challenges, appropriate size to meet the Department’s energy and national security missions, and support of other Federal agencies. The Commission will also look for opportunities to more effectively and efficiently use the capabilities of the national laboratories and review the use of laboratory directed research and development (LDRD) to meet the Department’s science, energy, and national security goals. Purpose of the Meeting: This meeting is the eighth meeting of the Commission. Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. on April 22. The SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 79 / Friday, April 24, 2015 / Notices tentative meeting agenda includes a look at cost considerations and the budget approval process for the national laboratories. Key presenters will address and discuss these topics with comments from the public. The meeting will conclude at 3:30 p.m. The agenda along with possible schedule adjustments will be posted when finalized and in advance of the meeting on the Lab Commission Web site (https:// energy.gov/labcommission/commissionreview-effectiveness-national-energylaboratories). Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. Individuals who would like to attend must RSVP to Karen Gibson at email: crenel@ hq.doe.gov. Please provide your name, organization, and contact information. Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so at the end of the meeting. 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. The Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Those wishing to speak should register to do so beginning at 10:00 a.m. on April 22. This notice was published less than 15 days due to a programmatic issue. Meeting information is available on the Commission’s Web site. Those not able to attend the meeting or who have insufficient time to address the committee are invited to send a written statement to Karen Gibson, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington DC 20585, or to email crenel@ hq.doe.gov. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available on the Commission Web site at: https://energy.gov/ labcommission Issued in Washington, DC, on April 20, 2015. LaTanya R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 79 (Friday, April 24, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22988-22989]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-09564]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Commission To Review the Effectiveness of the National Energy 
Laboratories

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Commission to 
Review the Effectiveness of the National Energy Laboratories 
(Commission). The Commission was created pursuant section 319 of the 
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, Public Law 113-76, and in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. This notice is provided in 
accordance with the Act.

DATES: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Hilton at Mark Center, Walnut Conference Room, 5000 Seminary 
Road, Alexandria, VA 22311.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Gibson, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585; telephone (202) 586-3787; email 
crenel@hq.doe.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Commission was established 
to provide advice to the Secretary on the Department's national 
laboratories. The Commission will review the DOE national laboratories 
for alignment with the Department's strategic priorities, clear and 
balanced missions, unique capabilities to meet current energy and 
national security challenges, appropriate size to meet the Department's 
energy and national security missions, and support of other Federal 
agencies. The Commission will also look for opportunities to more 
effectively and efficiently use the capabilities of the national 
laboratories and review the use of laboratory directed research and 
development (LDRD) to meet the Department's science, energy, and 
national security goals.
    Purpose of the Meeting: This meeting is the eighth meeting of the 
Commission.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. on April 22. 
The

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tentative meeting agenda includes a look at cost considerations and the 
budget approval process for the national laboratories. Key presenters 
will address and discuss these topics with comments from the public. 
The meeting will conclude at 3:30 p.m. The agenda along with possible 
schedule adjustments will be posted when finalized and in advance of 
the meeting on the Lab Commission Web site (https://energy.gov/labcommission/commission-review-effectiveness-national-energy-laboratories).
    Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. 
Individuals who would like to attend must RSVP to Karen Gibson at 
email: crenel@hq.doe.gov. Please provide your name, organization, and 
contact information. Individuals and representatives of organizations 
who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so at the end 
of the meeting. 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. The Designated Federal Officer 
is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate 
the orderly conduct of business. Those wishing to speak should register 
to do so beginning at 10:00 a.m. on April 22. This notice was published 
less than 15 days due to a programmatic issue. Meeting information is 
available on the Commission's Web site.
    Those not able to attend the meeting or who have insufficient time 
to address the committee are invited to send a written statement to 
Karen Gibson, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington DC 20585, or to email crenel@hq.doe.gov.
    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available on the 
Commission Web site at: https://energy.gov/labcommission

    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 20, 2015.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-09564 Filed 4-23-15; 8:45 am]
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