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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 112 (Friday, June 10, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 34070]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-14436]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Secretary of Energy Advisory Board Natural Gas Subcommittee

AGENCY: Department of Energy, DOE.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Secretary of 
Energy Advisory Board (SEAB) Natural Gas Subcommittee. SEAB was 
reestablished pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 
92-463, 86 Stat. 770) (the Act). This notice is provided in accordance 
with the Act.

DATES: Monday, June 13, 2011; 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Washington & Jefferson College, 60 South Lincoln Street, 
Washington, Philadelphia 15301.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Renee Stone, Deputy Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585; e-mail to: shalegas@hq.doe.gov or at the 
following Web site: http://www.shalegas.energy.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: The SEAB was reestablished to provide advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary on the Department's basic and applied 
research, economic and national security policy, educational issues, 
operational issues and other activities as directed by the Secretary. 
The Natural Gas Subcommittee was established to provide advice and 
recommendations to the Full Board on how to improve the safety and 
environmental performance of natural gas hydraulic fracturing from 
shale formations, thereby harnessing a vital domestic energy resource 
while ensuring the safety of citizen's drinking water and the health of 
the environment. President Obama directed Secretary Chu to convene this 
group as part of the President's ``Blueprint for a Secure Energy 
Future''--a comprehensive plan to reduce America's oil dependence, save 
consumers money, and to make our country the leader in clean energy 
industries.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of this meeting is to allow 
Subcommittee members to hear directly from natural gas stakeholders.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 
13, 2011. The tentative meeting agenda includes a technical 
presentation on long-lateral hydraulic fracturing. From approximately 
7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Subcommittee will hear comments from members 
of the public. The meeting will conclude at 9 p.m.
    Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. Space is 
limited. Individuals and representatives of organizations who would 
like to offer comments and suggestions may do so on Monday, June 13, 
2011. Approximately 105 minutes will be reserved for public comments. 
Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number of individuals who 
wish to speak, but will not exceed 2 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 6:30 p.m. on June 13, 2011.
    Those not able to attend the meeting or have insufficient time to 
address the committee are invited to send a written statement to Renee 
Stone, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington DC 20585, or by e-mail to: shalegas@hq.doe.gov.
    This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the 
meeting date due to programmatic issues and members' availability.

    Issued at Washington, DC on June 6, 2011.
Carol A. Matthews,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-14436 Filed 6-9-11; 8:45 am]
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