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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 224 (Monday, November 21, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 71959]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-29716]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Environmental Management Advisory Board Meeting

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental 
Management Advisory Board (EMAB). The Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this 
meeting be announced in the Federal Register.

DATES: Monday, December 5, 2011, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristen G. Ellis, Designated Federal 
Officer, EMAB (EM-42), U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. Phone (202) 586-5810; fax (202) 586-
0293 or email: kristen.ellis@em.doe.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board: The purpose of EMAB is 
to provide the Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management (EM) 
with advice and recommendations on corporate issues confronting the EM 
program. EMAB contributes to the effective operation of the program by 
providing individual citizens and representatives of interested groups 
an opportunity to present their views on issues facing EM and by 
helping to secure consensus recommendations on those issues.
    Tentative Agenda Topics:
     EM Update
     EMAB Acquisition and Project Management Subcommittee 
Report
     Tank Waste Strategy Update
     Management Excellence
    Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. 
Individuals who would like to attend must RSVP to Kristen G. Ellis no 
later than 5 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2011, at 
kristen.ellis@em.doe.gov. An early confirmation of attendance will help 
facilitate access to the building more quickly. Please provide your 
name, organization, citizenship and contact information. Space is 
limited. Entry to the DOE Forrestal building will be restricted to 
those who have confirmed their attendance in advance. Anyone attending 
the meeting will be required to present government issued photo 
identification, such as a passport, driver's license, or government 
identification. EMAB 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 Kristen G. 
Ellis at least seven days in advance of the meeting at the phone number 
or email address 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 the agenda should contact Kristen G. 
Ellis 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 Designated 
Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that 
will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Time allotted for 
individuals wishing to make public comments will depend on the number 
of individuals who wish to speak, but will not exceed five minutes.
    Minutes: Minutes will be available by writing or calling Kristen G. 
Ellis at the address or phone number listed above. Minutes will also be 
available at the following Web site http://www.em.doe.gov/stakepages/emabmeetings.aspx.

    Issued at Washington, DC on November 14, 2011.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-29716 Filed 11-18-11; 8:45 am]
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