### 43518 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 142 / Monday, July 26, 2010 / Notices

Minutes: Minutes will be available by writing or calling Menice Santistevan at the address or phone number listed above. Minutes and other Board documents are on the Internet at: http://www.nnmcab.org/.

Issued at Washington, DC, on July 19,
2010. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010–18128 Filed 7–23–10; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Environmental Management Site Specific Advisory Board, Oak Ridge**  **Reservation**

**AGENCY :**  Department of Energy.

**ACTION :**  Notice of open meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Oak Ridge Reservation. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register

. **DATES :**  Saturday, August 21, 2010, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  Dancing Bear Lodge, 144 Apple Valley Way, Townsend, Tennessee.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Patricia J. Halsey, Federal Coordinator, Department of Energy Oak Ridge Operations Office, P.O. Box 2001, EM– 90, Oak Ridge, TN 37831. Phone (865) 576–4025; Fax (865) 576–2347 or e-mail: halseypj@oro.doe.gov or check the Web site at http://www.oakridge.doe.gov/em/ ssab.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE–EM and site management in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities.

Tentative Agenda: The board will review their Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 work plans and develop work plans for FY
2011.

Public Participation: The EM SSAB, Oak Ridge, welcomes the attendance of the public at its advisory committee meetings and will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or special needs. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Patricia J. Halsey at least seven days in advance of the meeting at the phone number listed above. Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Individuals who wish to make oral statements pertaining to the agenda item should contact Patricia J. Halsey at the address or telephone number listed above. Requests must be received five days prior to the meeting and reasonable provision will be made to include the presentation in the agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to make public comments will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments.

Minutes: Minutes will be available by writing or calling Patricia J. Halsey at the address and phone number listed above. Minutes will also be available at the following Web site: http:// www.oakridge.doe.gov/em/ssab/ minutes.htm.

Issued at Washington, DC on July 19, 2010. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010–18129 Filed 7–23–10; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee; Meeting** 

**AGENCY :**  Office of Science, DOE.

**ACTION :**  Notice of open meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces a meeting of the Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee (ASCAC). 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 :**  Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  American Geophysical Union, (AGU), 2000 Florida Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20009–1277.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Melea Baker, Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research; SC–21/ Germantown Building; U. S. Department of Energy; 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–1290; Telephone (301) 903–7486, (E-mail: Melea.Baker@science.doe.gov ).

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of this meeting is to provide advice and guidance with respect to the advanced scientific computing research program.

Tentative Agenda: Agenda will include discussions of the following: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 ASCR program update. ARRA update. ASCAC Exascale Subcommittee report. Public Comment. Wednesday, August 25, 2010 ASCAC COV report. Update on GTL Knowledge Base. Public Comment.

Public Participation: The 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 any of the items on the agenda, you should contact Melea Baker via FAX at 301– 903–4846 or via e-mail (Melea.Baker@science.doe.gov ). You must make your request for an oral statement at least 5 business days prior to 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 30 days at the Freedom of Information Public Reading Room; 1G–033, Forrestal Building; 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585; between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Issued in Washington, DC on July 21, 2010. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010–18207 Filed 7–23–10; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future,**  **Transportation and Storage Subcommittee** 

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

**ACTION :**  Notice of open meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces an open meeting of the Transportation and Storage (T&S) Subcommittee. The T&S 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.


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770) (the Act). This notice is provided consistent with the Act.

**DATES :**  Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  Chewonki Foundation, 485 Chewonki Neck Road, Wiscasset, Maine 04578–4822. Phone: 207–882–7323.

**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 may also be available at http:// www.brc.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Background: The President directed that the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future (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 T&S Subcommittee to answer the question:

‘‘ [s]hould the US change the way in which it is storing used nuclear fuel and high level waste while one or more final disposal locations are established?’’

Purpose of the Meeting: The session will provide the T&S Subcommittee with a range of local and regional perspectives from elected officials, utility representatives, and State and regional public safety officials. The session will include a Subcommittee tour of the Maine Yankee Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, to provide an opportunity to see first-hand a shutdown reactor facility currently storing spent nuclear fuel pending final disposal.

Tentative Agenda: The public meeting will begin at approximately 9 a.m. at the Chewonki Foundation. The Subcommittee will then hear presentations from public officials and stakeholder groups, ask questions of presenters, and conclude with a public comment session. The public session is expected to conclude by 12:30 p.m.

Public Participation: Subcommittee meetings are not subject to the requirements of the Act; however, the Commission has elected to open the presentation sessions of the meeting to the public. The meeting is open 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, August 10, 2010. Approximately 30 minutes will be reserved for public comments from 11:40 a.m. to 12:20 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 9 a.m. on August 10, 2010 at the Chewonki Foundation.

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

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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 e-mail address above.

Issued in Washington, DC, on July 21,
2010. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010–18208 Filed 7–23–10; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Western Area Power Administration**

**Parker-Davis Project; Transmission Capacity for Renewable Energy**  **Between Electrical District No. 5 Substation and the Palo Verde Hub** 

**AGENCY :**  Western Area Power Administration, DOE.

**ACTION :**  Request for Statements of Interest (SOI).

**SUMMARY :**  The Western Area Power Administration (Western), a Federal power marketing agency of the United States Department of Energy (DOE), is requesting SOIs from entities that are interested in purchasing transmission service. Western is evaluating a proposal which would create a new transmission path on the Parker-Davis Project (P–DP) that could facilitate the transmission of renewable generation, and is seeking interest from any entityor entities desiring to purchase LongTerm Firm Transmission Service to deliver such renewable generation over the P–DP transmission system.

**DATES :**  To be assured consideration, all responses should be received by Western on or before 4 p.m. m.s.t. on August 25, 2010.

**ADDRESSES :**  Send written responses to: Darrick Moe, Regional Manager, Desert Southwest Customer Service Region, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005– 6457. Responses may be delivered by certified mail, commercial mail, e-mail DSWFPP@wapa.gov, or fax 602–605–
2490.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  For further information please contact Mr. Todd Rhoades, Project Manager, Desert Southwest Regional Office, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005–6457, (602) 605–2613, e-mail DSWFPP@wapa.gov. This notice is also available on Western’s Web site at http:// www.wapa.gov/fedreg/fedreg10.htm.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Western markets and transmits wholesale hydroelectric power, generated at Federal dams across the western United States. Western’s transmission system was developed to deliver this hydropower to its customers. The P–DP includes Davis Dam and Powerplant, Parker Dam and Powerplant andapproximately 1,700 miles of highvoltage transmission lines and the associated substations and switchyards. The P–DP serves as a major transmission system for delivery of power over long distances in Arizona, with facilities extending into the southern parts of California and Nevada. Palo Verde is a major trading hub for wholesale power, offering access to multiple markets in the western United States.

In this notice, Western solicits SOIs to allow Western to determine the level of interest for long-term firm transmission service on the P–DP for the purpose of transmitting renewable energy. Specifically, Western is soliciting interest from entities looking to transfer renewable energy from the area south of Phoenix, Arizona to the Palo Verde market hub. Points of receipt for transmission service could include any of Western’s substations in the vicinity of Electrical District No. 5 (ED–5) Substation near Eloy, Arizona; Casa Grande Substation near Casa Grande, Arizona; or Test Track Substation near Maricopa, Arizona. An expression of interest in purchasing P–DP long-term firm transmission service made by submitting a SOI is not binding or promissory. SOIs submitted with