[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 12 (Wednesday, January 19, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2935-2936]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-1242]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Secretary of Energy Advisory Board; Notice of Open Teleconference 
Meeting

AGENGY:  Department of Energy.

ACTION:  Notice.

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SUMMARY:  This notice announces a open teleconference meeting of the 
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board. The Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(Public Law 92-463, 86 Stat. 770), requires that agencies publish these 
notices in the Federal Register to allow for public participation. The 
purpose of the teleconference is to discuss the interim findings and 
recommendations of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board's National 
Ignition Facility Laser System Task Force.

    Note:  Copies of the interim findings and recommendations of the 
National Ignition Facility Laser System Task Force may be obtained 
from the following internet address http://www.hr.doe.gov/seab/ or 
by contacting the Office of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board 
at (202) 586-7092.

    Name: Secretary of Energy Advisory Board.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  Thursday, January 20, 2000, 1:30 pm--3 pm, Eastern 
Standard Time.

ADDRESSES:  Participants may call the Office of the Secretary of Energy 
Advisory Board at (202) 586-7092 to reserve a teleconference line and 
receive a call-in number. Public participation is welcomed. However, 
the number of teleconference lines are limited and are available on a 
first come basis.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Betsy Mullins, Executive Director, or 
Richard Burrow, Deputy Director, Secretary of Energy Advisory Board

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(AB-1), US Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, 
Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-7092 or (202) 586-6279 (fax).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  The purpose of the Secretary of Energy 
Advisory Board (The Board) is to provide the Secretary of Energy with 
essential independent advice and recommendations on issues of national 
importance. The Board and its subcommittees provide timely, balanced, 
and authoritative advice to the Secretary of Energy on the Department?s 
management reforms, research, development, and technology activities, 
energy and national security responsibilities, environmental cleanup 
activities, and economic issues relating to energy. During the open 
teleconference meeting the Board will discuss the interim findings and 
recommendations of the National Ignition Facility (NIF) Laser System 
Task Force. The NIF Laser System Task Force, a subcommittee of the 
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board, was formed to provide independent 
external advice and recommendations to the Board on the options to 
complete the National Ignition Facility Project; to recommend the best 
technical course of action; and to review and assess the risks of 
successfully completing the NIF Project.
    On January 20, the Board will conduct a teleconference to discuss 
the findings and recommendations contained in the interim report of the 
NIF Laser System Task Force. The interim report of the NIF Task Force 
will address the engineering and management aspects of the proposed 
method for accomplishing the assembly and installation of the NIF laser 
system.

Tentative Agenda

Thursday, January 20, 2000.
1:30 pm-1:40 pm--Welcome & Opening Remarks--Mr. Andrew Athy, Chairman 
of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board
1:40 pm-2 pm--Overview of the National Ignition Facility Laser System 
Task Force's Interim Findings and Recommendations--Dr. John McTague, 
NIF Task Force Chairman
2:00 pm-2:30 pm--Public Comment Period
2:30 pm-3 pm--Board Review & Comment and Action--Mr. Andrew Athy, 
Chairman of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board
3 pm--Adjourn

    This tentative agenda is subject to change.
    Public Participation: In keeping with procedures, members of the 
public are welcome to observe the business of the Secretary of Energy 
Advisory Board and submit written comments or comment during the 
scheduled public comment period. The Chairman of the Board is empowered 
to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will, in the Chairman's 
judgment, facilitate the orderly conduct of business. During its open 
teleconference meeting, the 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 Board will make every effort to hear the 
views of all interested parties. You may submit written comments to 
Betsy Mullins, 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 the late resolution of 
programmatic issues.
    Minutes: A copy of the minutes and a transcript of the open 
teleconference meeting will be made 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, DC, between 9 am and 4 pm, Monday 
through Friday except Federal holidays. Further information on the 
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board and its subcommittees may be found 
at the Board's web site, located at http://www.hr.doe.gov/seab.

    Issued at Washington, DC, on January 13, 2000.
Rachel M. Samuel,
Deputy Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-1242 Filed 1-18-00; 8:45 am]
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