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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 104 (Tuesday, May 31, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 31319]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-13510]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of Science, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open teleconference meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a teleconference meeting of the 
Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee (BERAC). The 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires 
that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal 
Register.

DATES: Friday, June 17, 2011, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT.

ADDRESSES: Participants may contact Ms. Joanne Corcoran by email at 
joanne.corcoran@science.doe.gov or by phone (301) 903-6488 to receive a 
call-in number by June 15, 2011. Public participation is welcomed; 
however, the number of teleconference lines is limited and available on 
a first come, first serve basis.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. David Thomassen, Designated 
Federal Officer, BERAC, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, 
Office of Biological and Environmental Research, SC-23/Germantown 
Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-1290. E-
mail: david.thomassen@science.doe.gov or phone (301) 903-9817. The most 
current information concerning this meeting can be found on the 
Committee's Web site: http://www.science.doe.gov/ober/berac/announce.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Committee: To provide advice 
on a continuing basis to the Director, Office of Science, on the many 
complex scientific and technical issues that arise in the development 
and implementation of the Biological and Environmental Research 
Program.
    Tentative Agenda Topic:
     Discussion of existing policies and practices for 
disseminating research results in the fields relevant to the Biological 
and Environmental Research program.
    Public Participation: The teleconference meeting is open to the 
public. If you would like to file a written statement with the 
Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. If you 
would like to make oral statements regarding the item on the agenda, 
you should contact David Thomassen at the address or telephone number 
listed above. You must make your request for an oral statement at least 
five business days before the meeting. Reasonable provision will be 
made to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The 
Chairperson of the Committee will conduct the meeting to facilitate the 
orderly conduct of business. Public comment will follow the 10-minute 
rule.
    Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available for public 
review and copying within 45 days at the BERAC Web site: http://www.science.doe.gov/ober/berac/Minutes.html.

    Issued at Washington, DC, on May 25, 2011.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-13510 Filed 5-27-11; 8:45 am]
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