[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 51 (Monday, March 17, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 12690]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-6279]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Secretary of Energy Advisory Board

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Secretary of 
Energy Advisory Board. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-
463, 86 Stat. 770), requires that agencies publish these notices in the 
Federal Register to allow for public participation.

DATES: Tuesday, April 1, 2003, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Hyatt Sainte Claire Hotel, Ballroom, 302 S. Market Street, 
San Jose, California 95113.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Craig R. Reed, Executive Director, 
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (AB-1), U.S. 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 other issues relating to the Department's missions.
    Tentative Agenda: The April 1st meeting will include a series of 
briefings and discussions on issues and challenges facing the 
Department of Energy. The Board will review and discuss the following 
two reports submitted for their approval by the Laboratory Operations 
Board, a subcommittee of the SEAB:
    [sbull] Recommendations Regarding Industry Partnering/Technology 
Transfer Within the Department of Energy: A Report of the External 
Members The Laboratory Operations Board Industry Partnering/Technology 
Transfer Working Group, dated December 31, 2002.
    [sbull] Recommendations Regarding the Application of ``Other 
Transactions Authority'' Within the Department of Energy: A Report of 
the External Members of the Laboratory Operations Board, dated 
September 24, 2002.
    Copies of the two draft reports submitted by the Laboratory 
Operations Board may be obtained from the Board's internet address 
http://www.seab.energy.gov/ under the heading ``What's New'' or by 
contacting the Office of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board at 
(202) 586-7092. Members of the public are invited to comment on the two 
reports during the scheduled public comment period or by submitting 
written comments to the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board by March 27, 
2003. The Board will also receive status reports from the SEAB 
Subcommittee on Energy Technologies and the American Economy and from 
the SEAB Subcommittee on the Future of Science Programs at the 
Department of Energy. In addition, the Board will be briefed on 
activities for the coming year, including plans for the formation of a 
``Blue Ribbon Commission'' on the use of competitive procedures for DOE 
laboratory management and operations contracts.
    Members of the public wishing to comment on issues before the 
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board will have an opportunity to address 
the Board during the public comment period. The final agenda will be 
posted on the Board's web site when available, and will be provided at 
the meeting.
    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 
meeting in San Jose, California, 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 Dr. Craig R. Reed, Executive Director, Secretary of Energy 
Advisory Board, AB-1, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585.
    Minutes: A copy of the minutes and a transcript of the 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 a.m. and 4 p.m., 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.seab.energy.gov/.

    Issued at Washington, DC on March 12, 2003.
Rachel M. Samuel,
Deputy Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 03-6279 Filed 3-14-03; 8:45 am]
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