President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Meeting, 58145-58146 [2019-23624]
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Æ Report from NNMCAB Chair
Æ Other Items
• New Business
• Presentation on EM Cleanup
• Break
• Presentation on Installing
Groundwater Wells at the Los
Alamos National Laboratory
• Public Comment Period
• Update from New Mexico
Environment Department
• Update from EM Los Alamos Field
Office
• Update from NNMCAB Deputy
Designated Federal Officer and
Executive Director
• Wrap-Up Comments from NNMCAB
Members
• Adjourn
Public Participation: The meeting is
open to the public. The EM SSAB,
Northern New Mexico, welcomes the
attendance of the public at its advisory
committee meetings and will make
every effort to accommodate persons
with physical disabilities or special
needs. If you require special
accommodations due to a disability,
please contact Menice Santistevan at
least seven days in advance of the
meeting at the telephone number listed
above. Written statements may be filed
with the Board either before or after the
meeting. Individuals who wish to make
oral statements pertaining to agenda
items should contact Menice
Santistevan at the address or telephone
number listed above. Requests must be
received five days prior to the meeting
and reasonable provision will be made
to include the presentation in the
agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal
Officer is empowered to conduct the
meeting in a fashion that will facilitate
the orderly conduct of business.
Individuals wishing to make public
comments will be provided a maximum
of five minutes to present their
comments.
Minutes: Minutes will be available by
writing or calling Menice Santistevan at
the address or telephone number listed
above. Minutes and other Board
documents are on the internet at:
https://www.energy.gov/em/nnmcab/
meeting-materials.
Signed in Washington, DC, on October 24,
2019.
LaTanya Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Paducah
Office of Environmental
Management, Department of Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
AGENCY:
This notice announces a
meeting of the Environmental
Management Site-Specific Advisory
Board (EM SSAB), Paducah. The
Federal Advisory Committee Act
requires that public notice of this
meeting be announced in the Federal
Register.
SUMMARY:
Thursday, November 21, 2019;
6:00 p.m.
ADDRESSES: West Kentucky Community
and Technical College, Emerging
Technology Center, 5100 Alben Barkley
Drive, Paducah, Kentucky 42001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Woodard, Deputy Designated
Federal Officer, U.S. Department of
Energy, Paducah Site Office, Post Office
Box 1410, MS–103, Paducah, Kentucky
42001, (270) 441–6825; email:
Jennifer.woodard@pppo.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.
DATES:
Tentative Agenda
• Call to Order, Introductions, Review
of Agenda
• Administrative Issues
• Public Comments (15 minutes)
• Adjourn
Breaks Taken as Appropriate
Public Participation: The meeting is
open to the public. The EM SSAB,
Paducah, welcomes the attendance of
the public at its advisory committee
meetings and will make every effort to
accommodate persons with physical
disabilities or special needs. If you
require special accommodations due to
a disability, please contact Jennifer
Woodard as soon as possible in advance
of the meeting at the telephone number
listed above. Written statements may be
filed with the Board either before or
after the meeting. Individuals who wish
to make oral statements pertaining to
agenda items should contact Jennifer
Woodard at the telephone number listed
above. Requests must be received as
soon as possible prior to the meeting
and reasonable provision will be made
to include the presentation in the
agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal
Officer is empowered to conduct the
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meeting in a fashion that will facilitate
the orderly conduct of business.
Individuals wishing to make public
comments will be provided a maximum
of five minutes to present their
comments. The EM SSAB, Paducah,
will hear public comments pertaining to
its scope (clean-up standards and
environmental restoration; waste
management and disposition;
stabilization and disposition of nonstockpile nuclear materials; excess
facilities; future land use and long-term
stewardship; risk assessment and
management; and clean-up science and
technology activities). Comments
outside of the scope of the Board may
be submitted via written statement as
directed above.
Minutes: Minutes will be available by
writing or calling Jennifer Woodard at
the address and phone number listed
above. Minutes will also be available at
the following website: https://
www.energy.gov/pppo/pgdp-cab/
listings/meeting-materials.
Signed in Washington, DC, on October 24,
2019.
LaTanya Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019–23652 Filed 10–29–19; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
President’s Council of Advisors on
Science and Technology Meeting
Office of Science, Department
of Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
AGENCY:
This notice sets forth the
schedule and summary agenda for an
open meeting of the President’s Council
of Advisors on Science and Technology
(PCAST), and describes the functions of
the Council. The Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) requires that
public notice of these meetings be
announced in the Federal Register.
DATES: November 18, 2019; 9:15 a.m. to
6:00 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the National Academy of Sciences (in
the Lecture Room), 2101 Constitution
Avenue NW, Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This
PCAST meeting will occur on Monday,
November 18, 2019, from 9:15 a.m.–6:00
p.m., at the National Academies of
Science. Individuals from the public
who wish to attend must register using
the following email address: PCAST@
ostp.eop.gov. Questions about the
meeting should be directed to Edward
McGinnis, Executive Director, PCAST,
SUMMARY:
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(202) 456–6076, or PCAST@
ostp.eop.gov. Please note that public
seating for this meeting is limited and
is available on a first-come, first-served
basis.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PCAST is
an advisory group of the nation’s
leading scientists and engineers,
appointed by the President to augment
the science and technology advice
available to him from inside the White
House, cabinet departments, and other
Federal agencies. See the Executive
Order at whitehouse.gov. PCAST is
consulted about and provides analyses
and recommendations concerning a
wide range of issues where
understandings from the domains of
science, technology, and innovation
may bear on the policy choices before
the President. PCAST is chaired by Dr.
Kelvin Droegemeier, Director, Office of
Science and Technology Policy,
Executive Office of the President, The
White House.
Type of Meeting: Open.
Tentative Schedule and Agenda:
During this open meeting, PCAST is
scheduled to discuss the identification
of science and technology issues that
PCAST members will address and also
discuss setting priorities.
Public Comments: It is the policy of
the PCAST to accept written public
comments no longer than 20 pages and
to accommodate oral public comments
whenever possible. The PCAST expects
that public statements presented at its
meetings will not be repetitive of
previously submitted oral or written
statements. The Chair is empowered to
conduct the meeting in a fashion that
will facilitate the orderly conduct of
business.
The public comment period for this
meeting will take place on November
18, 2019, at a time specified in the
meeting agenda. This public comment
period is designed only for substantive
commentary on PCAST’s work, not for
business marketing purposes.
Oral Comments: To be considered for
the public speaker list at the meeting,
interested parties should register to
speak at PCAST@ostp.eop.gov, no later
than 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on
November 12, 2019. Phone reservations
will not be accepted. To accommodate
as many speakers as possible, the time
for public comments will be limited to
two (2) minutes per person, with a total
public comment period of up to 15
minutes. If more speakers register than
there is space available on the agenda,
PCAST will select speakers on a firstcome, first-served basis from those who
applied. Those not selected to present
oral comments may always file written
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comments with the committee. Speakers
are requested to bring at least 25 copies
of their oral comments for distribution
to the PCAST members.
Written Comments: Although written
comments are accepted continuously,
written comments should be submitted
to PCAST@ostp.eop.gov no later than
12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November
12, 2019, so that the comments may be
made available to the PCAST members
prior to this meeting for their
consideration.
Please note that because PCAST
operates under the provisions of FACA,
all public comments and/or
presentations will be treated as public
documents and will be made available
for public inspection, including being
posted on the PCAST website.
Meeting Accommodations:
Individuals requiring special
accommodation to access this public
meeting should email PCAST@
ostp.eop.gov at least ten business days
prior to the meeting so that appropriate
arrangements can be made.
Minutes: Minutes will be available
within 45 days by emailing PCAST@
ostp.eop.gov.
Signed in Washington, DC, on October 24,
2019.
LaTanya Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy
Biomass Research and Development
Technical Advisory Committee
Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
AGENCY:
This notice announces an
open meeting of the Biomass Research
and Development Technical Advisory
Committee. The Federal Advisory
Committee Act requires that agencies
publish these notices in the Federal
Register to allow for public
participation.
SUMMARY:
November 19, 2019; 8:00 a.m.–
5:00 p.m.
November 20, 2019; 8:00 a.m.–1:30
p.m.
DATES:
Capitol Skyline Hotel, 10 I
St. SW, Washington, DC 20024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Ian Rowe, Designated Federal Officer,
Office of Energy Efficiency and
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Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue
SW, Washington, DC 20585; telephone
at (202) 586–7720, or email: Ian.Rowe@
EE.Doe.Gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Purpose of the Committee: Advise the
points-of-contact (Secretaries of Energy
and Agriculture) with respect to the
Biomass Initiative (The Initiative) and
evaluate and make recommendations in
writing to the Biomass Research and
Development Board.
Purpose of Meeting: To develop
advice and guidance that promotes
research and development leading to the
production of biobased fuels and
biobased products.
Tentative Agenda will include the
following:
• Update on USDA Biomass R&D
Activities
• Update on DOE Biomass R&D
Activities
• Presentations from government and
industry that provide insights on the
intersection of forest health and
bioenergy growth.
Public Participation: In keeping with
procedures, members of the public are
welcome to observe the business of the
Biomass Research and Development
Technical Advisory Committee. To
attend the meeting and/or to make oral
statements regarding any of the items on
the agenda, you must contact Dr. Ian
Rowe at (202) 586–7720, or Email:
Ian.Rowe@ee.doe.gov at least 5 business
days prior to the meeting. Members of
the public will be heard in the order in
which they sign up at the beginning of
the meeting. Reasonable provision will
be made to include the scheduled oral
statements on the agenda. The Co-chairs
of the Committee will make every effort
to hear the views of all interested
parties. If you would like to file a
written statement with the Committee,
you may do so either before or after the
meeting. The Co-chairs will conduct the
meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct
of business.
Minutes: The summary of the meeting
will be available for public review and
copying at https://biomassboard.gov/
committee/meetings.html.
Signed in Washington, DC, on October 24,
2019.
LaTanya Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019–23649 Filed 10–29–19; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Meeting
AGENCY: Office of Science, Department of Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and summary agenda for an
open meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and
Technology (PCAST), and describes the functions of the Council. The
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) requires that public notice of
these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.
DATES: November 18, 2019; 9:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the National Academy of Sciences
(in the Lecture Room), 2101 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This PCAST meeting will occur on
Monday, November 18, 2019, from 9:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m., at the National
Academies of Science. Individuals from the public who wish to attend
must register using the following email address: [email protected].
Questions about the meeting should be directed to Edward McGinnis,
Executive Director, PCAST,
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(202) 456-6076, or [email protected]. Please note that public seating
for this meeting is limited and is available on a first-come, first-
served basis.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PCAST is an advisory group of the nation's
leading scientists and engineers, appointed by the President to augment
the science and technology advice available to him from inside the
White House, cabinet departments, and other Federal agencies. See the
Executive Order at whitehouse.gov. PCAST is consulted about and
provides analyses and recommendations concerning a wide range of issues
where understandings from the domains of science, technology, and
innovation may bear on the policy choices before the President. PCAST
is chaired by Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, Director, Office of Science and
Technology Policy, Executive Office of the President, The White House.
Type of Meeting: Open.
Tentative Schedule and Agenda: During this open meeting, PCAST is
scheduled to discuss the identification of science and technology
issues that PCAST members will address and also discuss setting
priorities.
Public Comments: It is the policy of the PCAST to accept written
public comments no longer than 20 pages and to accommodate oral public
comments whenever possible. The PCAST expects that public statements
presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of previously
submitted oral or written statements. The Chair is empowered to conduct
the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of
business.
The public comment period for this meeting will take place on
November 18, 2019, at a time specified in the meeting agenda. This
public comment period is designed only for substantive commentary on
PCAST's work, not for business marketing purposes.
Oral Comments: To be considered for the public speaker list at the
meeting, interested parties should register to speak at
[email protected], no later than 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on November
12, 2019. Phone reservations will not be accepted. To accommodate as
many speakers as possible, the time for public comments will be limited
to two (2) minutes per person, with a total public comment period of up
to 15 minutes. If more speakers register than there is space available
on the agenda, PCAST will select speakers on a first-come, first-served
basis from those who applied. Those not selected to present oral
comments may always file written comments with the committee. Speakers
are requested to bring at least 25 copies of their oral comments for
distribution to the PCAST members.
Written Comments: Although written comments are accepted
continuously, written comments should be submitted to
[email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November
12, 2019, so that the comments may be made available to the PCAST
members prior to this meeting for their consideration.
Please note that because PCAST operates under the provisions of
FACA, all public comments and/or presentations will be treated as
public documents and will be made available for public inspection,
including being posted on the PCAST website.
Meeting Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodation
to access this public meeting should email [email protected] at least
ten business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements
can be made.
Minutes: Minutes will be available within 45 days by emailing
[email protected].
Signed in Washington, DC, on October 24, 2019.
LaTanya Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-23624 Filed 10-29-19; 8:45 am]
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