Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee, 58146 [2019-23649]
Download as PDF
<![CDATA[
58146
Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 210 / Wednesday, October 30, 2019 / Notices
(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
VerDate Sep<11>2014
17:18 Oct 29, 2019
Jkt 250001
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.
[FR Doc. 2019–23624 Filed 10–29–19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
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
ADDRESSES:
PO 00000
Frm 00021
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 9990
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]
BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM
30OCN1
]]>Agencies
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 210 (Wednesday, October 30, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 58146]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-23649]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: 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.
DATES: November 19, 2019; 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
November 20, 2019; 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
ADDRESSES: 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 Renewable Energy, U.S.
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20585; telephone at (202) 586-7720, or email: [email protected].
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:
[email protected] 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]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
