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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 82 (Thursday, April 28, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 23798]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-10274]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee; Meeting

AGENCY: Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Nuclear Energy Advisory 
Committee (NEAC). The 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: Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, 
DC 20024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Chuck Wade, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585; telephone (301) 903-6509; e-mail 
Kenneth.wade@nuclear.energy.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: The Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee (NEAC), formerly 
the Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee (NERAC), was established 
in 1998 by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to provide advice on 
complex scientific, technical, and policy issues that arise in the 
planning, managing, and implementation of DOE's civilian nuclear energy 
research programs. The committee is composed of 16 individuals of 
diverse backgrounds selected for their technical expertise and 
experience, established records of distinguished professional service, 
and their knowledge of issues that pertain to nuclear energy.
    Purpose of the Meeting: To inform the committee of recent 
developments and current status of research programs and projects 
pursued by the Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy and 
receive advice and comments in return from the committee.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to include presentations 
that cover such topics as the Office of Nuclear Energy's 2011 Budget 
and the status of Nuclear Energy's New Start Programs. The Nuclear 
Reactor Technology subcommittee will present its final report on the 
Next Generation Nuclear Power Reactor and the Fuel Cycle subcommittee 
will update the Committee on its efforts. Finally, the Committee will 
be given a presentation on the status of Japan's Fukushima Daiichi 
nuclear power facility. The agenda may change to accommodate committee 
business. For updates, one is directed to the NEAC Web site: http://www.ne.doe.gov/neac/neNeacMeetings.html.
    Public Participation: Individuals and representatives of 
organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do 
so on the day of the meeting, Wednesday June 15, 2011. Approximately 
thirty minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per 
speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but is not expected 
to exceed 5 minutes. Anyone who is not able to make the meeting or has 
had insufficient time to address the committee is invited to send a 
written statement to Kenneth Chuck Wade, U.S. Department of Energy, 
1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, or e-mail: 
kenneth.wade@nuclear.energy.gov.
    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available by contacting 
Mr. Wade at the address above or on the Department of Energy, Office of 
Nuclear Energy's Web site at: http://www.ne.doe.gov/neac/neNeacMeetings.html.

    Issued at Washington, DC, on April 22, 2011.
LaTanya Butler,
Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-10274 Filed 4-27-11; 8:45 am]
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