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[Federal Register: November 30, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 229)]
[Notices]               
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

 
Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Biomass Research 
and Development Technical Advisory Committee under Section 9008(d) of 
the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. The Federal Advisory 
Committee Act requires that agencies publish these notices in the 
Federal Register to allow for public participation. This notice 
announces the meeting of the Biomass Research and Development Technical 
Advisory Committee.

DATES: December 15, 2010 at 8 a.m.-5:15 p.m. EDT

ADDRESSES: Williamsburg Room (104-A), USDA Whitten Building, 1400 
Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura McCann, Designated Federal 
Officer for the Committee, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-7766, laura.mccann@ee.doe.gov; or 
Chrissy Fagerholm, (202) 586-2933, Christina.Fagerholm@ee.doe.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and guidance that promotes 
research and development leading to the production of biobased fuels 
and biobased products.
    Tentative Agenda: Agenda will include the following:
     Update on USDA Biomass R&D Activities.
     Update on DOE Biomass R&D Activities.
     Presentation from the National Alliance for Advanced 
Biofuels and Bioproducts. (NAABB) Algae Consortium.
     Presentation on the Knowledge Discovery Framework.
     Presentation on USDA sustainability findings.
    Public Participation: In keeping with procedures, members of the 
public are welcome to observe the business of the Biomass Research and 
Development Technical Advisory Committee. To attend the meeting and/or 
to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you 
must contact Laura McCann at 202-586-7766; E-mail: 
laura.mccann@ee.doe.gov or Chrissy Fagerholm at (202) 586-2933; E-mail: 
Christina.Fagerholm@ee.doe.gov at least 5 business days prior to the 
meeting. Please note that this meeting will be held in a Federal 
building, and therefore a photo ID and advance notice will be required 
to enter. Members of the public will be heard in the order in which 
they sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Reasonable provision will 
be made to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The 
Chair of the Committee will make every effort to hear the views of all 
interested parties. If you would like to file a written statement with 
the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. The 
Chair will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of 
business.
    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available for public 
review and copying at http://www.brdisolutions.com/publications/default.aspx#meetings.

    Issued at Washington, DC, on November 24, 2010.
Rachel Samuel,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-30070 Filed 11-29-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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