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recommendations the Commission may make regarding teachers and school leaders; what documents and information should be included in the materials that will supplement the main Commission report; and/or other subjects within the Commission’s charter. If time permits, these subcommittees may meet in the afternoon to outline their specific tasks and timing for subsequent meetings. Due to time constraints, there will not be a public comment period, but, individuals wishing to provide comments may contact the Equity Commission via email at equitycommission@ed.gov. For comments related to the upcoming meeting, please submit comments no later than January 13, 2012.

Individuals interested in attending the meeting must register in advance because seating may be limited. Please contact Jim Eichner at (202) 453–5945 or by email at equitycommission@ed.gov

. Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order to attend the meeting (e.g., interpreting services, assistive listening devices, or materials in alternative format) should notify Jim Eichner at (202) 245–5945 no later than January 13, 2012. We will attempt to meet requests for accommodations after this date but cannot guarantee their availability. The meeting site is accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Records are kept of all Commission proceedings and are available for public inspection at the Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202 from the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Russlynn Ali, Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights.
[FR Doc. 2011–33800 Filed 1–4–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4000–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**
**Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee** 

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

**ACTION :**  Notice of open meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces a meeting of the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee (FESAC). 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 :**  Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 9 a.m.–5:45 p.m. and Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  Doubletree Bethesda Hotel and Executive Meeting Center, 8120 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, Maryland
20814.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :** 

Edmund J. Synakowski, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Fusion Energy Sciences; U.S. Department of Energy; 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–1290; Telephone: (301) 903–4941.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Purpose of the Meeting: To complete the charge given to the Committee in the letter from the Director, Office of Science, dated July 22, 2011, to respond to the following questions:

1. What areas of research on new international facilities provide compelling scientific opportunities for US researchers over the next 10–20 years?

2. What research modes would best facilitate international research collaborations in plasma and fusion sciences?

3. What areas of research in materials science and technology provide compelling opportunities for US researchers in the near term and in the ITER era? Tentative Agenda February 28, 2012, 9 a.m.–5:45 p.m.

• DOE/SC perspective and FY13 Congressional Budget Request.

• FES perspective and FY 2013 Congressional Budget Request for FES.

• Briefing on the Chinese Fusion Program.

• Basic Research Directions using the National Ignition Facility.

• Status of ITER Project.

• Report from the Subcommittee dealing with opportunities for collaborations on new tokamaks and stellarators overseas AND research modes that best facilitate international collaborations in plasma and fusion science. February 29, 2012, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

• Report from the Subcommittee dealing with materials science and technology research opportunities.

• Public Comments.

Note: The FESAC meeting will be broadcast live on the Internet. You may find out how to access this broadcast by going to the following site prior to the start of the meeting. A video record of the meeting, including the presentations that are made will be archived at this Web site after the meeting ends: http://doe.granicus.com/ ViewPublisher.php?view

_id=3

. 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 Dr. Ed Synakowski at (301) 903– 8584 (fax) or Ed.synakowski@science.doe.gov (email). Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled oral statements during the public comments time 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 the meeting will be available for public review and copying within 30 days on the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee Web site at: http://www.science.doe.gov/ ofes/fesac.shtml.

Issued at Washington, DC, on December 29,
2011. LaTanya R. Butler, Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011–33801 Filed 1–4–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**
**Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy** 

**Wind Plant Performance—Public Meeting on Modeling and Testing**  **Needs for Complex Air Flow Characterization** 

**AGENCY :**  Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy (DOE).

**ACTION :**  Notice of public meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces a public meeting for interested parties to provide DOE information on modeling needs and experimental validation techniques for complex flow phenomena in and around off-shore and on-shore utility-scale wind power plants. DOE is requesting this information to support the development of cost-effective wind power deployment.

**DATES :**  The meeting will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2012, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  University Memorial Center at the University of Colorado, Boulder, 1669 Euclid Avenue, Boulder, CO
80309.


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**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Mark Higgins at mark.higgins@ee.doe.gov. EE–2B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The purpose of the meeting is for DOE to obtain input on existing gaps and future opportunities in regards to complex flow modeling and experimental validation. Ultimately, research in this area may lead to significant improvements in wind plant efficiency and performance, leading to a reduced cost of energy for wind power. The meeting is an opportunity for participants to provide, based on their individual experience, information and facts regarding this topic. It is not the object of this session to obtain any group position or consensus. Rather, DOE is seeking as many recommendations as possible from all individuals at this meeting.

The public meeting will consist of an initial plenary session in which invited speakers will survey available information and needs for various applications related to complex flow modeling and validation testing. For the remainder of the meeting, breakout groups will be used to provide participants an opportunity to present to DOE information on specific areas regarding existing gaps in observations and computational products. These groups will be an opportunity to provide comment on information needs for the following topics: 1. Wind Turbine Scale Modeling and Validation Requirements

Participants will examine inflow and outflow characteristics in the vicinity of a single wind turbine, as well as the implications for aerodynamic loading of the rotor and overall structure. Several temporal and spatial scales shall be considered. 2. Wind Plant Scale Modeling and Validation Requirements

Participants will examine complex aerodynamic phenomena in, around, and through wind plants, including turbine-wake interaction, wake-wake interaction, complex terrain, and turbulence effects. Several temporal and spatial scales shall be considered. 3. Regional Scale Modeling and Validation Requirements

Participants will examine the meteorological effects at the regional, multi-wind plant scale. This exploration of atmospheric science topics shall include model nesting, long-term datacollection requirements, and downwind effects of wind plants. 4. Experimental Data Validation Techniques

Participants will examine the requirements for, as well as the feasibility and efficacy of, existing and future experimental techniques for cost effective, high fidelity data collection. Both field and laboratory experiments will be explored.

This meeting is intended to collect information from individuals involved in planning, deployment, operation, and regulation of wind energy projects, individuals involved in meteorological and oceanic disciplines relevant to offshore and onshore wind energy, and interested members of the public. However, the meeting will not focus on environmental impact or management issues, which are being addressed by separate efforts. While participation is open to all interested parties, the breakout structure of the meeting will limit its overall size to about 80 participants. When the meeting is fully subscribed, registration will be closed.

Please email Raphael Tisch at Raphael.Tisch@ee.doe.gov with registration inquiries.



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### AGENDA

[Subject To Change]

**Day 1**

7:30 a.m.–8

a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast. 8 a.m.—8:30

a.m. Plenary Session #1: Welcome and Introduction. 8:30 a.m.–9:30

a.m. Plenary Session #2: Overview of Break-Out Group Topics. 9:30 a.m.–10

a.m. Form Break-Out Groups.

10 a.m.–10:20

a.m. Break.

10:20 a.m.–12

p.m. Break-Out Group Session #1: Sub-topic Issue. 12 p.m.–1 p.m. Lunch. 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Break-Out Group Session #2: Sub-topic Issue. 3 p.m.–3:20

p.m. Break.

3:20 p.m.–5

p.m. Break-Out Group Session #3: Open Comments.

**Day 2**

7:30 a.m.–8

a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast. 8 a.m.–8:30

a.m. Plenary Session: Day 1 Progress Report. 8:30 a.m.–9:30

a.m. Break-Out Group Session #4: Wrap-up Comments. 9:30 a.m.–10

a.m. Break-Out Group Session#5: Prep for Plenary Discussion. 10 a.m.–10:20

a.m. Break.

10:20 a.m.–12

p.m. Plenary Session #3: BreakOut Group Overviews. 12 p.m.–1 p.m. Lunch. 

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### AGENDA

### —Continued [Subject To Change]
1 p.m.–3 p.m. Plenary Session #4: Open Comments and Q&A. 3 p.m.–3:20

p.m. Break.

3:20 p.m.–5

p.m. Plenary Session #3: Summary.
Registration and Accommodations

A room-block for meeting participants has been established at the Boulderado, the Boulder Marriott, and Millennium Harvest House.

Issued in Washington, DC on December 27,
2011. Jose Zayas, Program Manager, Wind and Hydropower Technologies, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2011–33802 Filed 1–4–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**
**Federal Energy Regulatory Commission** 
**Combined Notice of Filings #1**

Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings:

Docket Numbers: ER10–2278–001; ER10–2277–001; ER10–3203–001.

Applicants: Cogentrix Virginia Leasing Corporation.

Description: Supplement to Updated Market Power Analysis and Request for Category 1 Seller Status of Portsmouth Genco, LLC, et al.

Filed Date: 12/28/11. Accession Number: 20111228–5033. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/18/12. Docket Numbers: ER10–2566–002. Applicants: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC.

Description: Notice of change in status of Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC.

Filed Date: 12/27/11. Accession Number: 20111227–5124. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/17/12. Docket Numbers: ER12–698–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.

Description: Original Service Agreement No. 3159; Queue No. W2– 073 to be effective 12/1/2011.

Filed Date: 12/27/11. Accession Number: 20111227–5094. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/17/12. Docket Numbers: ER12–699–000. Applicants: ALLETE, Inc. Description: Notice of Termination of ALLETE, Inc.—Superior Water, Light and Power Company ESA.

Filed Date: 12/27/11.