Commission to Review the Effectiveness of the National Energy Laboratories, 57597-57598 [2015-24285]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 185 / Thursday, September 24, 2015 / Notices recommendations for OFLs and ABC for Northeast multispecies groundfish for fishing years 2016–18 and address other business as necessary. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Thomas A. 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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jaye Panza, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, 93943–5001, telephone number 831–656–2514. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Sep 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 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 a teleconference call of the Commission to Review the Effectiveness of the National Energy Laboratories (Commission). The Commission was created pursuant to 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: Friday, October 23, 2015 from 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. (ET). To receive the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57597 call-in number and passcode, please contact the Commission’s Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the address or phone number listed below. 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. The Commission will report its findings and conclusions to the Secretary of Energy and the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The draft Final Report of the Lab Commission has been posted to the Commission’s Web site (https:// energy.gov/labcommission). A public comment period is now open through September 25, 2015. Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer written comments and suggestions may do so by emailing crenel@hq.doe.gov no later than September 25, 2015. Purpose of the Meeting: This meeting is the final public meeting of the Commission. Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 1:00 p.m. on October 23, 2015. The tentative meeting agenda includes discussion on the draft Final Report of the Commission. The Commissioners will address comments they have received on the report and hear any additional comments from members of the public on the Conference Call. The meeting will conclude at 2:00 p.m. Agenda updates or changes will be posted on the Lab Commission’s Web site: https://energy.gov/labcommission. Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. Individuals who would like to participate in the E:\FR\FM\24SEN1.SGM 24SEN1 57598 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 185 / Thursday, September 24, 2015 / Notices teleconference must RSVP to Karen Gibson no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at crenel@ hq.doe.gov. Please provide your name, organization, contact information, and indicate if you wish to offer comments on the report during the teleconference. You will be provided with the call-in number and passcode. Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments may do so in writing by emailing: crenel@hq.doe.gov no later than September 25th, or may do so verbally during the October 23rd Conference Call. 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. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available on the Commission’s Web site at: https://energy.gov/ labcommission. Issued in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2015. LaTanya R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–24285 Filed 9–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DOE/NSF Nuclear Science Advisory Committee; Notice of Open Meeting Office of Science, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of Open Meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of the DOE/NSF Nuclear Science Advisory Committee (NSAC). 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: Thursday, October 15, 2015; 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2015; 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: American Geophysical Union Conference Center, 2000 Florida Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20009, (202) 777–7433. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda L. May, U.S. Department of Energy; SC–26/Germantown Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–1290; Telephone: (301) 903–0536 or email: brenda.may@science.doe.gov. The most current information concerning this meeting can be found on the Web site: https://science.gov/np/nsac/meetings/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Sep 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 Purpose of the Board To provide advice and guidance on a continuing basis to the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation on scientific priorities within the field of basic nuclear science research. Issued in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2015. LaTanya R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Office. Tentative Agenda Agenda will include discussions of the following: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Thursday, October 15, 2015 • Perspectives from Department of Energy and National Science Foundation • Updates from the Department of Energy and National Science Foundation’s Nuclear Physics Office • Presentation of the 2015 NSAC Long Range Plan Report • NSAC Discussion of the 2015 Long Range Plan Report • Presentation of the Charge for the DOE Office of Nuclear Physics Committee of Visitors • Presentation of the NSAC Subcommittee Report on Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay Report Friday, October 16, 2015 • Continued NSAC discussion of the Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay Report • Discussion of Transmittal Letters for the Long Range Plan and Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay Reports • Public Comment Note: The NSAC Meeting will be broadcast live on the Internet. You may access the broadcast by going to the following site prior to the start of the meeting. A video record of the meeting, including the presentations that are made, will be archived at this site after the meeting ends: https:// www.tvworldwide.com/events/DOE/151015. Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. If you would like to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you should contact Brenda L. May, at (301) 903– 0536 or by email Brenda.May@ science.doe.gov. You must make your request for an oral statement at least five business days before the meeting. Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The Chairperson of the Committee will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Public comment will follow the 10-minute rule. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available for review on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Physics Web site at https:// science.gov/np/nsac/meetings/. PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [FR Doc. 2015–24284 Filed 9–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Northern New Mexico Department of Energy. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice announces a combined meeting of the Environmental Monitoring and Remediation Committee and Waste Management Committee of the Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Northern New Mexico (known locally as the Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board [NNMCAB]). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Wednesday, October 14, 2015; 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: NNMCAB Office, 94 Cities of Gold Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Menice Santistevan, Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board, 94 Cities of Gold Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506. Phone (505) 995–0393; Fax (505) 989–1752 or Email: menice.santistevan@nnsa.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE–EM and site management in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities. Purpose of the Environmental Monitoring and Remediation Committee (EM&R): The EM&R Committee provides a citizens’ perspective to NNMCAB on current and future environmental remediation activities resulting from historical Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) operations and, in particular, issues pertaining to groundwater, surface water and work required under the New Mexico Environment Department Order on Consent. The EM&R Committee will keep abreast of DOE–EM and site programs and plans. The committee will work with the NNMCAB to provide assistance in determining priorities and the best use of limited funds and time. Formal recommendations will be proposed when needed and, after consideration and approval by the full SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24SEN1.SGM 24SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 185 (Thursday, September 24, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57597-57598]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-24285]


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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 a teleconference call of the Commission 
to Review the Effectiveness of the National Energy Laboratories 
(Commission). The Commission was created pursuant to 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: Friday, October 23, 2015 from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. (ET). To 
receive the call-in number and passcode, please contact the 
Commission's Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the address or phone 
number listed below.

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. The 
Commission will report its findings and conclusions to the Secretary of 
Energy and the Committees on Appropriations of the House of 
Representatives and the Senate.
    The draft Final Report of the Lab Commission has been posted to the 
Commission's Web site (https://energy.gov/labcommission). A public 
comment period is now open through September 25, 2015. Individuals and 
representatives of organizations who would like to offer written 
comments and suggestions may do so by emailing crenel@hq.doe.gov no 
later than September 25, 2015.
    Purpose of the Meeting: This meeting is the final public meeting of 
the Commission.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 1:00 p.m. on October 
23, 2015. The tentative meeting agenda includes discussion on the draft 
Final Report of the Commission. The Commissioners will address comments 
they have received on the report and hear any additional comments from 
members of the public on the Conference Call. The meeting will conclude 
at 2:00 p.m. Agenda updates or changes will be posted on the Lab 
Commission's Web site: https://energy.gov/labcommission.
    Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. 
Individuals who would like to participate in the

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teleconference must RSVP to Karen Gibson no later than 12:00 noon on 
Thursday, October 22, 2015 at crenel@hq.doe.gov. Please provide your 
name, organization, contact information, and indicate if you wish to 
offer comments on the report during the teleconference. You will be 
provided with the call-in number and passcode.
    Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to 
offer comments may do so in writing by emailing: crenel@hq.doe.gov no 
later than September 25th, or may do so verbally during the October 
23rd Conference Call. 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.
    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available on the 
Commission's Web site at: https://energy.gov/labcommission.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2015.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-24285 Filed 9-23-15; 8:45 am]
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