[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 14, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 10278]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-3724]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel; Meeting

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Hydrogen Technical 
Advisory Panel (HTAP). Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law No. 
92-463, 86 Stat. 770, as amended), requires that public notice of these 
meetings be announced in the Federal Register.

DATES: Monday, March 5, 2001, 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 
2001, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Wardman Park Hotel Marriott Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road, 
Washington, DC 20007, Telephone: 202-328-2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil Rossmeissl, Designated Federal 
Officer, Hydrogen Program Manager, EE-15, Office of Power Technologies, 
Department of Energy, Washington, D.C. 20585; Telephone: 202-586-8668.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Purpose of the Meeting: The major purpose of this meeting will be 
to hold a discussion on Hydrogen and the National Energy Agenda:

Tentative Agenda

Monday, March 5, 2001

8:30 Welcome, Introduction of New Members; D. Nahmias
8:45 The National Energy Agenda (Session 1); D. Nahmias
9:15 The Role of Technical Advisory Panels; J. Tester
9:45 A Global Business Perspective; J. Rinker
10:15 Break
10:45 The National Energy Agenda (Session 2); D. Nahmias
The Role of Industry Associations; B. Mauro
11:00 The Role of Education and Public Outreach; G. Salinger
11:20 The DOE Perspective; J. Daley
11:40 The Congressional Perspective; Sen. Akaka's office
12:00 Discussion and Deliberation;
The National Energy Agenda: HTAP's Role; Panel
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Federal Agency Coordination; N. Rossmeissl
DOE/Office of Transportation Technologies; S. Chalk
DOE Distributed Energy Resources; P. Hoffman
DOE Office of Fossil Energy; F. Brown
DOT/FTA; S. Hsiung
3:00 Break
3:30 Hydrogen Safety: A Key Issue; G. Schmauch, A. Vasys
4:15 Education and Outreach Activities; M. Valladares
4:45 Adjourn
6:00 Reception (Open to the Public)

Tuesday, March 6, 2001

8:30 Welcome; D. Nahmias
8:40 HTAP R&D Success Story; TBD
9:10 DOE Program Issues; S. Gronich
Validation Projects; C. Bordeaux
Systems Analysis; M. Mann
10:15 Break
10:45 HTAP Committee Reports;
Coordination Committee; H. Chum
Fuel Choice; R. Nichols
Scenario Planning; H. Wedaa
11:15 Election of New Chair; D. Nahmias
11:25 Outgoing Chairman's Remarks; D. Nahmias
11:45 HTAP Deliberations; Panel
12:30 Public Comments (5 minutes maximum per speaker); Audience
1:00 PM Adjourn

    Public Participation: This meeting is open to the public. Written 
statements may be filed with the Committee either before or after the 
meeting. Individuals who wish to make oral statements pertaining to 
agenda items should contact Mr. Neil Rossmeissl's office at the address 
or telephone number listed above. Requests must be received 5 days 
prior to the meeting and reasonable provision will be made to include 
the presentations in the agenda. The Designated Federal Officer is 
empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the 
orderly conduct of business. Each individual wishing to make public 
comment will be provided a maximum of 5 minutes to present their 
comments.
    Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available for public 
review and copying at the Freedom of Information Public Reading Room, 
1E-190, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW. Washington, 
DC 20585 between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal Holidays. Minutes will also be available by writing to Neil 
Rossmeissl, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW. 
Washington, DC 20585, or by calling (202) 586-8668.

    Issued at Washington, DC on February 9, 2001.
Rachel Samuel,
Deputy Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 01-3724 Filed 2-13-01; 8:45 am]
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