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###### Department of Energy

# AGENCY:

Department of Energy.

# ACTION:

Notice of open meeting.

# SUMMARY:

This notice announces an open meeting of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB). The 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, March 23, 2016, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

# ADDRESSES:

Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Room 8E-089, Washington, DC 20585

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

                        Karen Gibson, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585; email:                        *seab@hq.doe.gov.*

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

*Background:*                     The Board was established 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.                

*Purpose of the Meeting:*                     This meeting is the quarterly meeting of the Board.                

*Tentative Agenda:*                     The meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. on March 23rd. The tentative meeting agenda includes: Updates from SEAB's task forces, informational briefings, and an opportunity for comments from the public. The meeting will conclude at 12:30 p.m. Agenda updates will be posted on the SEAB Web site prior to the meeting:                     *www.energy.gov/​seab.*

*Public Participation:*                     The meeting is open to the public. Individuals who would like to attend must RSVP to Karen Gibson no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016, by email at:                     *seab@hq.doe.gov.*                     Please provide your name, organization, citizenship, and contact information. Anyone attending the meeting will be required to present government issued identification. Please note that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has determined that regular driver's licenses (and ID cards) from the following jurisdictions are not acceptable: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oklahoma, and Washington. Acceptable alternate forms of Photo-ID include:                
    - U. S. Passport or Passport Card
    - An Enhanced Driver's License or Enhanced ID-Card issued by the states of Minnesota, New York or Washington (Enhanced licenses issued by these states are clearly marked Enhanced or Enhanced Driver's License)
    - A military ID or other government issued Photo-ID card

Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so during the meeting. Approximately 30 minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but will not exceed five 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 8:30 a.m. on March 23rd.

                    Those not able to attend the meeting or who have insufficient time to address the committee are invited to send a written statement to Karen Gibson, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington DC 20585, email to:                     *seab@hq.doe.gov.*

*Minutes:*                     The minutes of the meeting will be available on the SEAB Web site or by contacting Ms. Gibson. She may be reached at the postal address or email address above, or by visiting SEAB's Web site at                     *www.energy.gov/​seab.*

Issued in Washington, DC, on February 5, 2016.

LaTanya R. Butler,

Deputy Committee Management Officer.

[FR Doc. 2016-02792 Filed 2-10-16; 8:45 am]

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