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###### Department of Energy

# AGENCY:

Office of Science, Department of Energy.

# ACTION:

Notice of open meeting.

# SUMMARY:

                        This notice announces an open virtual meeting of the DOE Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee (ASCAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the                         **Federal Register**                        .                    

# DATES:

Thursday, September 28, 2023; 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT.

# ADDRESSES:

                        Teleconference: Remote attendance of the ASCAC meeting will be possible via Zoom. Instructions will be posted on the ASCAC website at                         *https://science.energy.gov/​ascr/​ascac/​*                         prior to the meeting and can also be obtained by contacting Christine Chalk by email at                         *christine.chalk@science.doe.gov*                         or by telephone at (301) 903-7486. Advanced registration is required.                    

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

                        Christine Chalk, Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research; SC-31/Germantown Building; U.S. Department of Energy; 1000 Independence Avenue SW; Washington, DC 20585-1290; Telephone (301) 903-7486; email at                         *christine.chalk@science.doe.gov.*

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

*Purpose of the Committee:*                     The purpose of the committee is to provide advice and guidance on a continuing basis to the Office of Science and the Department of Energy on scientific priorities within the field of advanced scientific computing research.                

*Purpose of the Meeting:*                     This meeting is the semi-annual meeting of the Committee.                

*Tentative Agenda:*
    - View from Germantown
    - ASCR Priority Research Directions
    - Update on Exascale project activities
    - Update on planning for an integrated research infrastructure
    - Report from Working Group on collaboration with the National Cancer Institute
    - Technical presentations
    - Public Comment (10-minute rule)

                    The meeting agenda includes an update on the budget, accomplishments, and planned activities of the Advanced Scientific Computing Research program and the exascale computing project; technical presentations from funded researchers and industry collaborations; updates from subcommittees, and there will be an opportunity for comments from the public. The meeting will conclude at 4:00 p.m. (eastern time) on September 28, 2023. Agenda updates and presentations will be posted on the ASCAC website prior to the meeting:                     *https://science.osti.gov/​ascr/​ascac.*

*Public Participation:*                     The meeting is open to the public. Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so during the meeting. Approximately 30 minutes will be reserved for public comments. The time allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but will not exceed 10 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 submit their request at least five days before the meeting. Those not able to attend the meeting or who have insufficient time to address the committee are invited to send a written statement to Christine Chalk, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585, email to                     *Christine.Chalk@science.doe.gov.*

*Minutes:*                     The minutes of this meeting will be available within 90 days on the Advanced Scientific Computing website at                     *https://science.osti.gov/​ascr/​ascac.*

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Signed in Washington, DC, on August 28, 2023.

LaTanya Butler,

Deputy Committee Management Officer.

[FR Doc. 2023-18905 Filed 8-31-23; 8:45 am]

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