[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 229 (Friday, November 28, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 63320]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-31254]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Fossil Energy; National Petroleum Council Renewal

    Pursuant to Section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (Pub. L. No. 92-463) 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 Petroleum 
Council has been renewed for a two-year period ending November 22, 
1999. The Council will continue to provide advice, information, and 
recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters relating to oil 
and gas or the oil and gas industry.
    Council members are chosen to assure a well-balanced representation 
from all sections of the country, all segments of the petroleum 
industry, and from large and small companies. The Council also has 
members who represent interests outside the petroleum industry, 
including representatives from environmental, labor, research, 
academia, minorities, and State utility regulatory commissions. 
Membership and representation of all interests will continue to be 
determined in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, 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 operate in accordance with the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act and implementing regulations.
    Further information regarding this advisory committee may be 
obtained from Rachel M. Samuel at 202/586-3279.

    Issued at Washington, DC on November 21, 1997.
James N. Solit,
Advisory Committee, Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-31254 Filed 11-26-97; 8:45 am]
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