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license to practice the inventions embodied in U.S. Patent Nos. 7,311,013 and 8,469,784 and has plans for commercialization of the inventions.

The exclusive license will be subject to a license and other rights retained by the U.S. Government, and other terms and conditions to be negotiated. DOE intends to negotiate to grant the license, unless, within 15 days of this notice, the Assistant General Counsel for Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property, Department of Energy, Washington, DC 20585, receives in writing any of the following, together with supporting documents:

(i) A statement from any person setting forth reason why it would not be in the best interests of the United States to grant the proposed license; or

(ii) An application for a nonexclusive license to the invention in which applicant states that if already has brought the invention to practical application or is likely to bring the invention to practical application expeditiously

The Department will review all timely written responses to this notice, and will proceed with negotiating the license if, after consideration of written responses to this notice, a finding is made that the license is in the public interest.

Issued in Washington, DC on February 4,
2014. John T. Lucas, Assistant General Counsel for Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property.
[FR Doc. 2014–02811 Filed 2–7–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee** 

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

**ACTION :**  Notice of Open Teleconference 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 :**  Monday, February 10, 2014, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET.

**ADDRESSES :**  The meeting is open to the public. To access the call:

1. Dial Toll-Free Number: 866–740– 1260 (U.S. & Canada)

2. International participants dial: http://www.readytalk.com/intl

. 3. Enter access code 8083012, followed by ‘‘#’’

To ensure we have sufficient access lines for the public, we request that members of the public notify the DFO,Christine Chalk, that you intend to callinto the meeting via email at christine.chalk@science.doe.gov

. **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, (Email: Melea.Baker@science.doe.gov ).

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of this meeting is to provide advice and guidance on a continuing basis to the Department of Energy on scientific priorities within the field of advanced scientific computing research.

The notice of meeting is being published outside the normal minimum requirements due to inclement weather closings of the government in the Washington, DC, area., availability of members, and this meeting needs to be held prior to a related meeting previously-scheduled for February 11,
2014. Agenda Topic

• Discussion on the exascale computing final report.

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 any of the items on the agenda, you should contact Melea Baker via FAX at 301–903–4846 or via email (Melea.Baker@science.doe.gov ). You must make your request for an oral statement 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 by contacting Melea Baker at the address and/or email listed above.

Issued in Washington, DC on February 5,
2014. LaTanya R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014–02904 Filed 2–7–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY** 

**Proposed Subsequent Arrangement**

**AGENCY :**  Office of Nonproliferation and International Security, Department of Energy.

**ACTION :**  Proposed subsequent arrangement.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice is being issued under the authority of section 131.a. of the Atomic

Energy Act of 1954, as amended. The Department is providing notice of a proposed subsequent arrangement under the Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Japan Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy and the Agreement for Cooperation Between the United States of America and the Republic of Kazakhstan Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.

**DATES :**  This subsequent arrangement will take effect no sooner than February 25, 2014.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Ms. Katie Strangis, Office of Nonproliferation and International Security, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy. Telephone: 202–586–8623 or email: Katie.Strangis@nnsa.doe.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  This subsequent arrangement is an amendment to the existing subsequent arrangement that was published in the Federal Register on June 13, 2012 (77 FR 35366) and went into effect in June 2012. The subsequent arrangement currently authorizes the retransfer of 6,672,212 g of U.S.-origin enriched uranium fuel fabrications scrap, containing 233,977 g of the isotope U– 235 (less than five percent enrichment), from Nuclear Fuel Industries, Ltd. in Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan, to Ulba Metallurgical Plant in Ust-Kamengorsk, Kazakhstan. The purpose of the amendment is to increase the cumulative total authorized for retransfer to 6,734,183 g of U.S.-origin enriched uranium fuel fabrications scrap, containing 238,582 g of the isotope U–235 (less than five percent enrichment). Subject to the existing subsequent arrangement, Nuclear Fuel Industries, Ltd. has already shipped 2,910,869 g of the specified material to Ulba Metallurgical Plant. The remaining 3,823,314 g of enriched uranium, which is currently located at Nuclear Fuels Industries, Ltd. in Japan, will be transferred to Ulba Metallurgical Plant for the purpose of recovering uranium from fuel fabrication scrap for return to Japan where it will be fabricated into


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fuel pellets to be used by Kansai Electric Power Co., in Osaka, Japan. The material was originally obtained by Nuclear Fuel Industries, Ltd. from nuclear fuel manufacturers in the United States pursuant to several Nuclear Regulatory Commission licenses.

In accordance with section 131a.of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, it has been determined that this subsequent arrangement concerning the retransfer of nuclear material of United States origin will not be inimical to the common defense and security of the United States of America.

Dated: January 15, 2014. For the Department of Energy. Anne M. Harrington, Deputy Administrator, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation.
[FR Doc. 2014–02814 Filed 2–7–14; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy** 

**External Merit Review Meeting**

**AGENCY :**  Wind and Water Power Technologies, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy.

**ACTION :**  Notice of External Peer Review Meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  The Water Power Program within the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy intends to hold an External Merit Review in Arlington, VA, on February 24–28, 2014. The External Review Panel will review current projects and provide feedback on technical/scientific/business merit, the actual or anticipated results, and the productivity and management effectiveness of projects. The review panel will also assess projects potential impact on the water power industry and identify additional research initiatives and resources that might be required in the future.

**DATES :**  DOE will hold the External Peer Review from Monday, February 24th, through Friday, February 28, 2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  The public meeting will be held at the DoubleTree Crystal City, 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA,
22203.

You may submit comments, identified by any of the following methods:

• Email: [Mark.Higgins@ee.doe.gov ]. Include ‘‘Water Power Peer Review’’ in the subject line of the message. • Postal Mail: [Mark Higgins, EE–4W, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585] Due to the potential delays in DOE’s receipt and processing of mail sent through the U.S. Postal Service, DOE encourages respondents to submit comments electronically to ensure timely receipt.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Stephanie Shuff, Energetics, Inc. 401 D Street SW. Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20024, sshuff@energetics.com

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Background

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Wind and Water Power Technologies is committed to developing and deploying a portfolio of innovative technologies for clean, domestic power generation from resources such as hydropower, waves, and tides. The Wind and Water Power Technologies portfolio is aimed at producing the next generation of water power technologies and jump-starting private sector innovation that is critical to the country’s long-term economic growth, energy security, and international competitiveness. By executing objective, comprehensive Peer Reviews, the Wind and Water Power Technologies Office ensures that its portfolio of project addresses industry needs and impacts the long-term development and deployment of water power technologies in the United States.
Public Participation

The event is open to the public based upon space availability. DOE will also accept public comments as described in

**ADDRESSES** for purposes of developing the Water Power Program portfolio, but will not respond individually to comments received.

Participants should limit information and comments to those based on personal experience, individual advice, information, or facts regarding this topic. It is not the object of this session to obtain any group position or consensus from the meeting participants. To most effectively use the limited time, please refrain from passing judgment on another participant’s recommendations or advice, and instead, concentrate on your individual experiences.

Following the meeting, a summary will be compiled by DOE and posted for public comment. For those interested in providing additional public comment, the summary will be posted at water.energy.gov

. Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities

Individuals requiring special accommodations at the meeting, please contact Mark Higgins no later than the close of business on February 24, 2014.

Issued in Washington, DC on February 3rd,
2014. Jose Zayas, Director, Wind and Water Power Technologies Office, U.S. Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2014–02813 Filed 2–7–14; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Federal Energy Regulatory Commission** 

**[Docket No. IC14–6–000]**

**Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC–600); Comment**  **Request; Extension**

**AGENCY :**  Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

**ACTION :**  Notice of information collection and request for comments.

**SUMMARY :**  In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A) (2006), (Pub. L. 104–13), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC–600 (Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures).

**DATES :**  Comments on the collection of information are due April 11, 2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments (identified by Docket No. IC14–6–000) by either of the following methods:

• eFiling at the Commission’s Web site: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp.

• Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.

Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance with submission guidelines at: http://www.ferc.gov/help/submissionguide.asp. For user assistance contact FERC Online Support by email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or by phone at: (866) 208–3676 (toll-free), or (202) 502–8659 for TTY.

Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and issuances in this docket may do so at http://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/docs-filing.asp.