### 61139 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 191 / Monday, October 4, 2010 / Notices

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future, Reactor and**  **Fuel Cycle Technology Subcommittee**

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

**ACTION :**  Notice of Open Meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces an open meeting of the Reactor and Fuel Cycle Technology (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 (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) (the Act). This notice is provided in accordance with the Act.

**DATES :**  Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 8:15 a.m.–4 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  Washington Marriott at Metro Center, 775 12th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005.

**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 will be available
at http://www.brc.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Background: The President directed that 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 evaluation of advantages and disadvantages of adopting new fuel cycle technologies and the associated waste management implications of these technologies. The meeting will also address proliferation and security risks associated with new fuel cycle technologies. Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to start at 8:15 a.m. on October 12 with panel presentations beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 3:15 p.m. A public comment period is planned from 3:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Public Participation: Subcommittee meetings are not required to be open to the public; however, the Commission has elected to open the presentation sessions of the meeting to the public. Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so at the end of the public session on Tuesday, October 12, 2010. Approximately 45 minutes will be reserved for public comments from 3:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. 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 8:30 a.m. on October 12, 2010, at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center. Registration to speak will close at 11 a.m., October 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 Web site at http://www.brc.gov.

Additionally, the meeting will be available via live video webcast. The link will be available at http:// www.brc.gov. This notice is being published less than 15 days before the date of the meeting due to programmatic issues.

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 email address above.

Issued in Washington, DC on September
28, 2010. LaTanya R. Butler, Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010–24813 Filed 10–1–10; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION**  **AGENCY**

**[EPA–HQ–ORD–2010–0622; FRL–9209–5]**

**Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC); Request for Nominations of**  **Experts**

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  The EPA Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Staff Office is requesting public nominations for technical experts to fill current vacancies on the BOSC Executive Committee. Nominations should be submitted via the BOSC Web site at http://www.epa.gov/osp/bosc/ nomination.htm.

**DATES :**  Nominations should be submitted by November 15, 2010, per instructions below.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Any member of the public needing further information regarding this Notice and Request for Nominations may contact Ms. Heather Drumm, Mail Code 8104– R, Office of Science Policy, Office of Research and Development, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; via phone/voice mail at: (202) 564–8239; via fax at: (202) 565–2911; or via e-mail at: drumm.heather@epa.gov. General information concerning the Board of Scientific Counselors can be found at the BOSC Web site at: http:// www.epa.gov/osp/bosc.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Background

The BOSC is a chartered Federal Advisory Committee that was established by the U.S. EPA to provide independent scientific and technical peer review, advice, consultation, and recommendations about the Office of Research and Development. As a Federal Advisory Committee, the BOSC conducts business in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and related regulations.

The BOSC Executive Committee is comprised of approximately 20 members who are recognized experts in various scientific and engineering fields. EPA is soliciting candidates to fill several vacancies. EPA will consider candidates from the environmental scientific/technical fields, human health care professionals, academia, industry, public and private research institutes or organizations, non-government organizations, and other relevant