[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 235 (Thursday, December 8, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 73003]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-7068]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Office of Fossil Energy; National Petroleum Council

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of Charter Reestablishment.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463) and in accordance with title 41 of the 
Code of Federal Regulations, section 102-3.65, and following 
consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat of the General 
Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the National 
Petroleum Council has been renewed for a two-year period ending 
November 1, 2007. The Council will continue to provide advice, 
information, and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters 
relating to oil and natural gas, and to all segments of the oil and 
natural gas industries.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Council members are chosen to assure a well-
balanced representation from all segments of the oil and natural gas 
industries and related interests, from all sections of the United 
States, and from large and small companies. The Council also includes 
members representing academia, research and environmental groups, State 
governments and organizations, and Tribal organizations. Membership and 
representation of all pertinent interests are determined in accordance 
with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and its 
implementing regulations.
    The reestablishment of the Council has been determined essential to 
the conduct of the Department's business, and in the public interest in 
connection with the performance of duties imposed by law upon the 
Department of Energy. The Council will operate in accordance with the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act and its implementing regulations.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rachel M. Samuel at (202) 586-3279.

    Issued at Washington, DC, on December 1, 2005.
Carol Matthews,
Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer.
 [FR Doc. E5-7068 Filed 12-7-05; 8:45 am]
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