[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 36 (Thursday, February 24, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 9061]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-3508]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy


Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 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. 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 17, 2005, 8:30 a.m.

ADDRESSES: Radisson Hotel Old Town Alexandria, 901 North Fairfax 
Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don Richardson, 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 receive 
an update on the 2002 USDA/DOE Joint Solicitation projects.
     The Biomass R&D Technical Advisory Committee will receive 
an update on current USDA and DOE projects.
    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 Don Richardson at 202-586-7766 or the Biomass Initiative 
at [email protected] (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 17, 2005.
Rachel M. Samuel,
Deputy Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-3508 Filed 2-23-05; 8:45 am]
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