[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 63 (Thursday, April 2, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 16253] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-8670] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Notice of Intent To Establish the Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee Pursuant to Section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), and in accordance with title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 101-6.1015(a), this is notice of intent to establish the Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee. This intent to establish follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat of the General Services Administration, pursuant to 41 CFR Subpart 101-6.10. The purpose of the Committee is to provide the Secretary of Energy and the Director of the Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology with advice, information, and recommendations on national research needs and priorities. The Committee will provide an organized forum for the scientific community to conduct an in-depth assessment of the Nuclear Energy Research Programs. Committee members will be chosen to ensure an appropriately balanced membership to bring into account a diversity of viewpoints including representatives from universities, industry, Department of Energy operating contractors, and others who may significantly contribute to the deliberations of the Committee. All meetings of this Committee will be published ahead of time in the Federal Register. Additionally, the establishment of the Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee has been determined to be compelled by considerations of national security, essential to the conduct of Department of Energy business, and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the Department of Energy by law and agreement. Further information regarding this Committee may be obtained from Mr. William D. Magwood, IV, Associate Director of Planning and Analysis, Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology, U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, D.C. 20585, phone (202) 586-6630. Issued in Washington, D.C., on March 30, 1998. James N. Solit, Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 98-8670 Filed 4-1-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P