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condition other than dishonorable. ’’ (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(c)(1)). Under section 480(d)(1)(D) of the HEA, an applicant who is a veteran (as defined in section 480(c)(1)) is considered an independent student for purposes of Title IV, HEA program assistance eligibility, and therefore does not have to provide parental income and asset information to apply for Title IV, HEA program assistance. (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(d)(1)(D)). 3. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program

ED is authorized to participate in the matching program under sections 480(c)(1) and 480(d)(1)(D) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(c)(1) and (d)(1)(D)). VA is authorized to participate in the matching program under 38 U.S.C. 523. 4. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered by the Match

ED will provide the Social Security number and other identifying information of each applicant who indicates veteran status. This information will be disclosed from the Federal Student Aid Application File system of records (18–11–01), which was most recently published in the Federal Register on December 29, 2009 (74 FR 68802– 68808). ED will disclose this information to VA under routine use No. 14. ED data will be matched against data in the Veterans and Beneficiaries Identification and Records Location Subsystem—VA (38VA21) system of records, under routine use No. 21, as added to that system of records by a notice published in the Federal Register on June 4, 2001 (66 FR 30049–50). 5. Effective Dates of the Matching Program

The matching program will be effective on the last of the following dates: (1) June 24, 2011, the day after the expiration of the current computer matching agreement; (2) 30 days after notice of the matching program described in the CMA has been published in the Federal Register; or (3) 40 days after a report concerning the matching program has been transmitted to OMB and transmitted to Congress along with a copy of the CMA, unless OMB waives 10 days of this 40-day period for compelling reasons shown, in which case 30 days after transmission of the report to OMB and Congress. The matching program will continue for 18 months after the effective date of the CMA and may be extended for an additional 12 months thereafter, if the conditions specified in 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(2)(D) have been met. 6. Address for Receipt of Public Comments or Inquiries

Individuals wishing to comment on this matching program or obtain additional information about the program, including requesting a copy of the CMA between ED and VA, should contact Mr. Leroy Everett, Management and Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid, Union Center Plaza, 830 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 377–3265. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), call the Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll free, at 1–800–877–8339.

Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document in an alternative format ( e.g., braille, large print, audiotape or computer diskette) on request to the contact person listed in the preceding paragraph.

Electronic Access to the Document

The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available via the Federal Digital System at: http://www.gpo.gov/ fdsys. At this site you can view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at the site.

You may also access documents of the Department published in the Federal Register by using the article search feature at: http:// www.federalregister.gov. Specifically, through the advanced search feature at this site, you can limit your search to documents published by the Department.

Note: The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO
access at: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/ index.html.

Dated: May 25, 2011. James Manning, Chief of Staff, Federal Student Aid.
[FR Doc. 2011–13414 Filed 5–26–11; 11:15 am]

**BILLING CODE 4000–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Secretary of Energy Advisory Board Natural Gas Subcommittee** 

**AGENCY :**  Department of Energy. **ACTION :**  Notice of open meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces an open meeting of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB) Natural Gas Subcommittee. SEAB was reestablished 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 :**  Wednesday, June 1, 2011

10 a.m.–12 p.m. 1:30 p.m.–4 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2011

10 a.m.–12 p.m. 1 p.m.–4 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Renee Stone, Deputy Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585; e-mail to: shalegas@hq.doe.gov or at the following Web site: http:// www.shalegas.energy.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Background: The SEAB was reestablished to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on the Department’s basic and applied research, economic and national security policy, educational issues, operational issues and other activities as directed by the Secretary. The Natural Gas Subcommittee was established to provide advice and recommendations to the Full Board on how to improve the safety and environmental performance of natural gas hydraulic fracturing from shale formations, thereby harnessing a vital domestic energy resource while ensuring the safety of citizen’s drinking water and the health of the environment. President Obama directed Secretary Chu to convene this group as part of the President’s ‘‘Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future’’—a comprehensive plan to reduce America’s oil dependence, save consumers money, and to make our country the leader in clean energy industries.

Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of this meeting is to allow Subcommittee members to hear directly from natural gas stakeholders.

Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 10 a.m. on June 1, 2011. The tentative meeting agenda includes presentations from industry representative and environmental groups. From approximately 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Subcommittee will hear presentations from industry representatives. From 1:30 p.m. to 3:30


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p.m., the Subcommittee will hear presentations from the environmental community. The second day of the meeting, June 2, 2011, will begin at 10 a.m. The tentative meeting agenda includes presentations from States from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The meeting will conclude at 4 p.m. both days.

Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. Individuals who would like to attend must RSVP to no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, May 30, 2011, by e-mail to: shalegas@hq.doe.gov. An early confirmation of attendance will help facilitate access to the building more quickly. Please provide your name, organization, citizenship and contact information. Space is limited. Anyone attending the meeting will be required to present government issued identification. Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so at the end of the meeting on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 and Thursday, June 2, 2011. Approximately 30 minutes will be reserved each day for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number of individuals 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 9:30 a.m. on June 1, 2011.

Those not able to attend the meeting or have insufficient time to address the committee are invited to send a written statement to Renee Stone, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington DC 20585, by e-mail to: shalegas@hq.doe.gov.

This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting date due to programmatic issues and members’ availability.

Issued at Washington, DC on May 23, 2011. LaTanya Butler, Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011–13298 Filed 5–27–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee** 

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

**ACTION :**  Notice of open teleconference meeting. **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 byphone (301) 903–6488 to receive a callin 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]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Environmental Management Advisory Board Meeting** 

**AGENCY :**  Department of Energy.

**ACTION :**  Notice of open meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Advisory Board (EMAB). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register

. **DATES :**  Thursday, June 23, 2011, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Kristen G. Ellis, Designated Federal Officer, EMAB (EM–42), U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585. Phone (202) 586–5810; fax (202) 586–0293 or e-mail: kristen.ellis@em.doe.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Purpose of the Board: The purpose of EMAB is to provide the Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management (EM) with advice and recommendations on corporate issues confronting the EM program. EMAB contributes to the effective operation of the program by providing individual citizens and representatives of interested groups an opportunity to present their views on issues facing EM and by helping to secure consensus recommendations on those issues.

Tentative Agenda Topics:

• EM Program Update

• Budget Update

• EM Management Excellence

• EMAB Tank Waste Subcommittee Report update

• EMAB Acquisition and Project Management Subcommittee Report update

Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. Individuals who would like to attend must RSVP to