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[Federal Register: June 30, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 125)]
[Notices]               
[Page 37783]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

 
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and 
Offshore Drilling

AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the National 
Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling 
(the Commission). The Commission was organized pursuant to the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) (the Act). The 
Act requires that agencies publish these notices in the Federal 
Register. The Charter of the Commission can be found at: http://energy.gov/news/documents/EXEC-2010-010234_2.pdf.

DATES:  Monday, July 12, 2010, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Tuesday, July 13, 
2010, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

ADDRESSES:  Hilton New Orleans Riverside, River Room and Port Starboard 
Room, Two Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130; telephone number: 1-
504-561-0500.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Christopher A. Smith, Designated 
Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, 
SW., Washington, DC 20585; telephone (202) 586-0716 or facsimile (202) 
586-6221; e-mail BPDeepwaterHorizonCommission@hq.doe.com.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: The President directed that the Commission be 
established to examine the relevant facts and circumstances concerning 
the root causes of the Deepwater Horizon explosion, fire and oil spill 
and develop options to guard against, and mitigate the impact of, any 
oil spills associated with offshore drilling in the future.
    The Commission is composed of seven members appointed by the 
President to serve as special Government employees. The members were 
selected because of their extensive scientific, legal, engineering, and 
environmental expertise, and their knowledge of issues pertaining to 
the oil and gas industry.
    Purpose of the Meeting: Inform the Commission members about the 
current status of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The meeting will 
provide the Commission with the opportunity to hear presentations and 
statements from various experts and provide additional information for 
the Commission's consideration.
    Tentative Agenda: The first day of the meeting is expected to start 
on July 12 at 9 a.m. Presentations to the Commission are expected to 
begin shortly thereafter. Public comments can be made on July 12 from 4 
p.m. to 6 p.m. The second day of the meeting is expected to start on 
July 13 at 9 a.m. Presentations to the Commission are expected to begin 
shortly thereafter. Public comments can be made on July 13 from 3 p.m. 
to 4 p.m.
    Public Participation: Individuals and representatives of 
organizations who would like to offer comments may do so on July 12 
from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and July 13 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Approximately 
three hours total will be reserved for public comments. 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 on July 12 should register 
to do so beginning on July 12 at 9 a.m. and those wishing to speak on 
July 13 should register to do so beginning on July 13 at 9 a.m.
    Those not able to attend the meeting or have insufficient time to 
address the committee are invited to send a written statement to 
Christopher A. Smith, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, or e-mail 
BPDeepwaterHorizonCommission@hq.doe.com. This notice is being published 
less than 15 days before the date of the meeting due to the national 
emergency that the Commission is addressing.
    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available by contacting 
Mr. Smith. He may be reached at the postal address or e-mail address 
above.

    Issued in Washington, DC on June 25, 2010.
Carol A. Matthews,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-15985 Filed 6-28-10; 11:15 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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