[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 27 (Tuesday, February 10, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 6736-6737] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-3309] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Secretary of Energy Advisory Board; Notice of Open Meeting AGENCY: Department of Energy. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 6737]] SUMMARY: Consistent with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770), notice is hereby given of the following advisory committee meeting: Name: Secretary of Energy Advisory Board--Laboratory Operations Board Date and Time: Tuesday, February 24, 1998, 9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M. Place: Georgetown University Conference Center, Salon H, 3800 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC 20057. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard C. Burrow, Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (AB-1), US Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20585, (202) 586-1709. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Laboratory Operations Board is to provide advice to the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board regarding the strategic direction of the Department's laboratories, the coordination of budget and policy issues affecting laboratory operations, and the reduction of unnecessary and counterproductive management burdens on the laboratories. The Laboratory Operations Board's goal is to facilitate the productive and cost-effective utilization of the Department's laboratory system and the application of best business practices. Tentative Agenda Tuesday, February 24, 1998 9:30-10:00 A.M.--Opening Remarks--Co-Chairs: Under Secretary Dr. Ernest Moniz and Dr. John McTague 10:00-11:00 A.M.--Status Report on Laboratory Operations Board Activities 11:00-12:00 A.M.--Discussion of ``Roadmap'' Planning Activities 12:00-1:00 P.M.--Lunch 1:00-2:00 P.M.--Continuation of the Discussion of ``Roadmap'' Planning Activities 2:00-3:00 P.M.--Presentation on Department of Energy Contracting Policies & Practices 3:00-3:30 P.M.--Public Comment Period 3:30 P.M.--Adjourn This tentative agenda is subject to change. A final agenda will be available at the meeting. Public Participation The Chairman of the Laboratory Operations Board is empowered to conduct the meeting in a way which will, in the Chairman's judgment, facilitate the orderly conduct of business. During its meeting in Washington, D.C., the Laboratory Operations Board welcomes public comment. Members of the public will be heard in the order in which they sign up at the beginning of the meeting. The Laboratory Operations Board will make every effort to hear the views of all interested parties. Written comments may be submitted to Skila Harris, Executive Director, Secretary of Energy Advisory Board, AB-1, US Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20585. This notice is being published less than 15 days before the date of the meeting due to programmatic issues that had to be resolved prior to publication. Minutes Minutes and a transcript of the meeting will be available for public review and copying approximately 30 days following the meeting at the Freedom of Information Public Reading Room, 1E-190 Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C., between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday except Federal holidays. Information on the Laboratory Operations Board may also be found at the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board's web site, located at http:// www.hr.doe.gov/seab. Issued at Washington, DC, on February 4, 1998. Rachel M. Samuel, Deputy Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 98-3309 Filed 2-9-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P