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###### Department of Energy

# AGENCY:

Department of Energy.

# ACTION:

Notice of open meeting.

# SUMMARY:

                        The Department of Energy hereby publishes a notice of open meeting of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB). This meeting will be held virtually for members of the public, and in-person for SEAB members. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the                         **Federal Register**                        .                    

# DATES:

Thursday, October 26, 2023; 12 p.m.-4:45 p.m. eastern time.

# ADDRESSES:

                        Virtual meeting for members of the public. SEAB members only will participate in-person at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, 12575 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Registration is required by registering at the SEAB October 26 meeting page at:                         *www.energy.gov/​seab/​seab-meetings.*

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

                        David Borak, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585; email:                         *seab@hq.doe.gov;*                         telephone: (202) 586-5216.                    

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

*Background:*                     The Board was established to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on the Administration's energy policies; the Department's basic and applied research and development activities; economic and national security policy; and other activities as directed by the Secretary.                

*Purpose of the Meeting:*                     This is the ninth meeting of Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm's SEAB.                

*Tentative Agenda:*                     The meeting will start at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 26, 2023. The tentative meeting agenda includes: roll call, remarks from the Secretary, remarks from the SEAB chair, discussion of Artificial Intelligence, and public comments. The meeting will conclude at approximately 4:45 p.m. Meeting materials can be found here:                     *https://www.energy.gov/​seab/​seab-meetings.*

*Public Participation:*                     The meeting is open to the public via a virtual meeting option. Individuals who would like to attend must register for the meeting here:                     *https://www.energy.gov/​seab/​seab-meetings.*

                    Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so during the meeting. Approximately 15 minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but will not exceed three 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 via email,                     *seab@hq.doe.gov,*                     no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.                

                    Those not able to attend the meeting or who have insufficient time to address the committee are invited to send a written statement to David Borak, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585, or email to:                     *seab@hq.doe.gov.*

*Minutes:*                     The minutes of the meeting will be available on the SEAB website                           ( print page 68120)                        or by contacting Mr. Borak. He may be reached at the above postal address or email address, or by visiting SEAB's website at                     *www.energy.gov/​seab.*

Signed in Washington, DC, on September 27, 2023.

LaTanya Butler,

Deputy Committee Management Officer.

[FR Doc. 2023-21814 Filed 10-2-23; 8:45 am]

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