[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 28 (Wednesday, February 11, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 6653]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-2967]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy


Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Biomass Research 
and Development Technical Advisory Committee under the Biomass Research 
and Development Act of 2000. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. 
L. No. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that agencies publish these 
notices in the Federal Register to allow for public participation. This 
notice announces the meeting of the Biomass Research and Development 
Technical Advisory Committee.

DATES: March 11, 2004.

Time: 8:30 a.m.

ADDRESSES: Hilton Crystal City Hotel at National Airport, Crystal Room, 
2399 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Ferrell, Designated Federal 
Officer for the Committee, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585; (202) 586-7766.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and guidance that promotes 
research and development leading to the production of biobased 
industrial products.
    Tentative Agenda: Agenda will include discussions on the following:
     The Biomass R&D Technical Advisory Committee 
will meet to obtain on overview of progress and the history of research 
efforts in major biomass technology areas. The Committee also will 
receive updates on the status of the USDA--DOE joint solicitation for 
biomass R&D, activities to promote Federal procurement of biobased 
products, and method for tracking progress of research awards under the 
joint solicitation.
    Public Participation: In keeping with procedures, members of the 
public are welcome to observe the business of the Biomass Research and 
Development Technical Advisory Committee. To attend the meeting and/or 
to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you 
should contact John Ferrell at 202-586-7766 or Bioenergy @ee.doe.gov 
(e-mail). You must make your request for an oral statement at least 5 
business days before the meeting. Members of the public will be heard 
in the order in which they sign up at the beginning of the meeting. 
Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled oral 
statements on the agenda. The Chair of the Committee will make every 
effort to hear the views of all interested parties. If you would like 
to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either 
before or after the meeting. The Chair will conduct the meeting to 
facilitate the orderly conduct of business.
    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available for public 
review and copying within 60 days at the Freedom of Information Public 
Reading Room; 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.

    Issued at Washington, DC on February 6, 2004.
Rachel M. Samuel,
Deputy Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-2967 Filed 2-10-04; 8:45 am]
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