[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: 97-31255]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Fossil Energy; National Coal 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 Coal 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 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, 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 in the 
Department of Energy by law. The Council will continue to operate in 
accordance with the provisions of 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 D.C. on: November 21, 1997.
James N. Solit,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-31255 Filed 11-26-97; 8:45 am]
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