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require more frequent performance reports under 34 CFR 75.720(c). For specific requirements on reporting, please go to www.ed.gov/fund/grant/ apply/appforms/appforms.html.

4. Performance Measures: Under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993, the following measure will be used by the Departmentto evaluate the success of the GPA shortterm program: The percentage of GPA participants who disseminated information about, or materials from, their group project abroad through more than one outreach activity within six months of returning to their home institution.

The information provided by grantees in their performance reports submitted via IRIS will be the source of data for this measure. Reporting screens for institutions can be viewed at: http:// iris.ed.gov/iris/pdfs/gpa

_director.pdf and http://iris.ed.gov/iris/pdfs/gpa

_ participant.pdf.
VII. Agency Contact

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  For Fulbright-Hays GPA Program short-term projects (84.021A): Michelle Guilfoil, Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW., Room 6107, Washington, DC 20006–8521. Telephone: (202) 502–7625 or by email: michelle.guilfoil@ed.gov.

If you use a TDD or a TTY, call the FRS, toll-free, at 1–800–877–8339.

The agency contact person does not mail application materials and does not accept applications.

VIII. Other Information

Accessible Format: Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document and a copy of the application package in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or compact disc) on request to the contact person listed under **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**
**CONTACT** in section VII of this notice.

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Dated: May 14, 2014. Lynn B. Mahaffie, Senior Director, Policy Coordination, Development, and Accreditation Service, delegated the authority to perform the functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.
[FR Doc. 2014–11555 Filed 5–16–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4000–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF 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 under Section 9008(d) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 and re-authorized in the Agricultural Act of 2014. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that agencies publish these notices in the Federal Register to allow for public participation. This notice announces the meeting of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee.

Dates and Times: June 5, 2014, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. June 6, 2014, 8:30 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  Omni Shoreham, 2500 Calvert St. NW., Washington, DC 20008.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Elliott Levine, Designated Federal Official for the Committee, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585; (202) 586–1476; Email: Elliott.Levine@ee.doe.gov and Roy Tiley at (410) 997–7778 ext. 220; Email: rtiley@bcs-hq.com

. **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and guidance that promotes research and development leading to the production of biobased fuels and biobased products. Tentative Agenda: Agenda will include

the following:

• Update on USDA Biomass R&D

Activities

• Update on DOE Biomass R&D

Activities • Update on the Biomass Research and Development Initiative

• Update on the DOE Loan Program

Solicitations

• Update on the BioEconomy Initiative

• Overview of the BioEconomy

Initiative Analysis

• Feedstocks panel on fuels from corn

stover and an overview and application of the USDA Feedstock Readiness Level Tool 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 Elliott Levine at 202–586–1476; Email: Elliott.Levine@ee.doe.gov and Roy Tiley at (410) 997–7778 ext. 220; Email: rtiley@bcs-hq.com 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 minutes of the meeting will be available for public review and copying at http://biomassboard.gov/ committee/meetings.html

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Issued at Washington, DC, on May 13,
2014. LaTanya R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014–11498 Filed 5–16–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee** 

**AGENCY :**  Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy.

**ACTION :**  Notice of solicitation for member nominations.

**SUMMARY :**  In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, the U.S. Department of Energy is soliciting nominations for candidates to fill vacancies on the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee (Committee).