[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 231 (Friday, December 1, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 61696]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-29311]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Fossil Energy


National Coal Council; Renewal

    Pursuant to Section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act and in accordance with title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations, 
section 101-6.1007 and following consultation with the Committee 
Management Secretariat of the General Services Administration, notice 
is hereby given that the National Coal Council has been renewed for a 
two-year period ending November 23, 1997. The Council will continue to 
provide advice, information, and recommendations to the Secretary of 
Energy, on a continuing basis, regarding general policy matters 
relating to coal issues.
    Council members are chosen to assure a well balanced representation 
from all sections of the country, all segments of the coal industry, 
including large and small companies, and commercial and residential 
consumers. The Council also has members who represent interests outside 
the coal industry, including environmental interests, labor, research, 
academia, and minorities. Membership and representation of all 
interests will continue to be determined in accordance with the 
requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, section 624(b) of 
the Department of Energy Organization Act (Public Law 95-91), and 
implementing regulations.
    The renewal of the Council has been determined essential to the 
conduct of the Department's business and in the public interest in 
connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the Department 
of Energy by law. The Council will continue to operate in accordance 
with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 
92-463), the Department of Energy Organization Act (Public Law 95-91), 
and the implementing regulations.
    Further information regarding this advisory committee may be 
obtained from Rachel M. Samuel at (202) 586-3279.

    Issued at Washington, D.C. on November 22, 1995.
JoAnne Whitman,
Deputy Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 95-29311 Filed 11-30-95; 8:45 am]
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