### 63300 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 200 / Tuesday, October 16, 2012 / Notices

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**
**Environmental Management Site Specific Advisory Board, Portsmouth** 

**AGENCY :**  Department of Energy (DOE).
**ACTION :**  Notice of open meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Portsmouth. 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 :**  Thursday, November 1, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
**ADDRESSES :**  Ohio State University, Endeavor Center, 1862 Shyville Road, Piketon, Ohio 45661.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Greg Simonton, Alternate Deputy Designated Federal Officer, Department of Energy Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office, Post Office Box 700, Piketon, Ohio 45661, (740) 897–3737, Greg.Simonton@lex.doe.gov

. **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE–EM and site management in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management and related activities. Tentative Agenda

• Call to Order, Introductions, Review of Agenda

• Approval of September Minutes

• Deputy Designated Federal Officer’s Comments

• Federal Coordinator’s Comments

• Liaisons’ Comments

• Presentation

• Administrative Issues

• Subcommittee Updates

• Public Comments

• Final Comments from the Board

• Adjourn

Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. The EM SSAB, Portsmouth, 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 Greg Simonton at least seven days in advance of the meeting at the phone number 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 agenda items should contact Greg Simonton 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 Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to make public comments will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments.

Minutes: Minutes will be available by writing or calling Greg Simonton at the address and phone number listed above. Minutes will also be available at the following Web site: http://www.portsssab.energy.gov/

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Issued at Washington, DC on October 9, 2012. LaTanya R. Butler, Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–25369 Filed 10–15–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**
**Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee**

**AGENCY :**  Office of Fossil Energy, Department of Energy.
**ACTION :**  Notice of open meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces a meeting of the Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee. 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 :**  Thursday, November 1, 2012, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT).
**ADDRESSES :**  U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Room 3G–043, Washington, DC 20585.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Elena Melchert, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Oil and Natural Gas, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. Phone: (202) 586–5600.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Purpose of the Committee: The purpose of the Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee is to provide advice on development and implementation of programs related to ultra-deepwater architecture and technology to the Secretary of Energy and provide comments and recommendations and priorities for the Department of Energy Annual Plan per requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Title IX, Subtitle J, Section 999D. Tentative Agenda 12:30 p.m.: Registration 1:00 p.m.: Welcome and Roll Call; Opening Remarks by the Committee Chair; Report by the Editing Subcommittee; Facilitated Discussion by the Members regarding Final Report; Approval of Committee Final Report 2:45 p.m.: Public Comments, if any 3:00 p.m.: Adjourn

Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. The Designated Federal Officer and the Chairman of the Committee will lead the meeting for the orderly conduct of business. Individuals who would like to attend must RSVP by email at: UltraDeepwater@hq.doe.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 29, 2012. Please provide your name, organization, citizenship and contact information. Space is limited. Anyone attending the meeting will be required to present government issued identification. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. If you would like to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you should contact Elena Melchert at the telephone number listed above. You must make your request for an oral statement at least three business days prior to the meeting, and reasonable provisions will be made to include all who wish to speak. Public comment will follow the three minute rule.

Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and copying within 60 days at the following Web site: http://www.fossil.energy.gov/ programs/oilgas/advisorycommittees/ UltraDeepwater.html.

Issued at Washington, DC, on October 10, 2012. LaTanya R. Butler, Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–25376 Filed 10–15–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee** 

**AGENCY :**  Office of Fossil Energy, Department of Energy.

**ACTION :**  Notice of open meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces a meeting of the Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee. 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.