[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 135 (Monday, July 15, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 46463]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-17634]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Beijing Green Olympics Program

AGENCY: Office of Fossil Energy, DOE.

ACTION: Request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) will be entering into a 
dialogue with the Beijing City Government in preparation for 
implementation of the Green Olympics Program. DOE is requesting 
comments from stakeholders on the best way to use this opportunity to 
develop markets in China for American firms.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 14, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed as follows: Office of Coal & 
Power Import/Export (FE-27), Office of Fossil Energy, U.S. Department 
of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20585-0350 (FAX 
(301) 903-1591).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara McKee via e-mail at 
[email protected], or by telephone at (301) 903-3820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 2001, the City of Beijing was chosen to 
host the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Prior to 2008, Beijing will be 
implementing the ``Green Olympics'' program, where billions of dollars 
will be invested in new infrastructure projects to improve the city's 
environment. Central to these investments will be the application of 
new technologies to improve Beijing's air quality.
    The use of fossil fuels dominates China's energy demographic and 
China represents a large market for American goods and services in 
energy fields. Additionally, through the Beijing Green Olympics 
program, there will be substantial business opportunities for American 
firms with offerings including clean coal and oil and gas technologies, 
as well as emissions control systems.
    DOE is preparing to enter into a dialogue with the Beijing City 
Government, which is implementing the Green Olympics Program. DOE is 
interested in its stakeholders' views as to how it can effectively use 
this relationship to develop market share for American firms.
    If there are specific items that anyone would like to see included 
in this dialogue, please provide that information to Barbara Mckee, 
Director, Office of Coal and Power Import/Export, at the address, e-
mail, and telephone number listed above. A letter from Carl Michael 
Smith, Assistant Secretary, Office of Fossil Energy, announcing this 
initiative and requesting comments appears on the Fossil Energy website 
at www.fossil.energy.gov. A copy of that letter also appears on the 
Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fedbizops.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 8, 2002.
Anthony J. Como,
Deputy Director, Electric Power Regulation, Office of Coal and Power 
Import/Export, Office of Coal and Power Systems, Office of Fossil 
Energy.
[FR Doc. 02-17634 Filed 7-12-02; 8:45 am]
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