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[Federal Register: June 21, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 118)]
[Notices]               
[Page 35001]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

 
Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future, Reactor and 
Fuel Cycle Technologies Subcommittee

AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy.

ACTION: Notice of Open Meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Reactor and Fuel 
Cycle Technologies (RFCT) Subcommittee. The RFCT Subcommittee is a 
subcommittee of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future 
(the Commission). The establishment of subcommittees is authorized in 
the Commission's charter. The Commission was organized pursuant to the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law No. 94-463, 86 Stat. 770) 
(the Act). This notice is provided in accordance with the Act.

DATES: Monday, July 13, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Shilo Inn Suites Hotel, 780 Lindsay Boulevard, Idaho Falls, 
ID 83402, Phone (208) 523-0088.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy A. Frazier, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585; telephone (202) 586-4243 or facsimile (202) 586-
0544; e-mail CommissionDFO@nuclear.energy.gov. Additional information 
may also be available at http://www.brc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The President directed that the Blue Ribbon Commission 
on America's Nuclear Future (the Commission) be established to conduct 
a comprehensive review of policies for managing the back end of the 
nuclear fuel cycle. The Commission will provide advice and make 
recommendations on issues including alternatives for the storage, 
processing, and disposal of civilian and defense spent nuclear fuel and 
nuclear waste.
    The Co-chairs of the Commission requested the formation of the RFCT 
Subcommittee to answer the question: ``[d]o technical alternatives to 
today's once-through fuel cycle offer sufficient promise to warrant 
serious consideration and R&D investment, and do these technologies 
hold significant potential to influence the way in which used fuel is 
stored and disposed?''
    Purpose of the Meeting: The meeting will primarily focus on the 
United States research and development (R&D) capabilities and 
activities in reactor and fuel cycle technologies.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to start at 8:30 a.m. on 
July 12 with the presentations regarding the Department of Energy's 
Office of Nuclear Energy's R&D activities and end at 5 p.m.
    Public Participation: Subcommittee meetings are not subject to the 
requirements of the Act; however, the Commission has elected to open 
the presentation sessions of the meeting to the public. The meeting is 
open to the public. Individuals and representatives of organizations 
who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so at the end 
of the meeting on Monday, July 12, 2010. Approximately 45 minutes will 
be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend 
on the number who wish to speak but will not exceed 5 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 8 a.m. on July 
12, 2010.
    Those not able to attend the meeting or have insufficient time to 
address the subcommittee are invited to send a written statement to 
Timothy A. Frazier, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Washington DC 20585, e-mail to 
CommissionDFO@nuclear.energy.gov, or post comments on the Commission 
website at http://www.brc.gov.
    Additionally, the meeting will be available via live audio webcast. 
The link will be available at http://www.brc.gov.
    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available at http://www.brc.gov or by contacting Mr. Frazier. He may be reached at the 
postal address or e-mail address above.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 15, 2010.
Rachel Samuel,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-14888 Filed 6-18-10; 8:45 am]
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