[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 10, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27238-27239]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-7132]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Secretary of Energy Advisory Board

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open teleconference meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open teleconference 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: Friday, May 19, 2006, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., eastern daylight 
standard time.

ADDRESSES: Participants may call the Office of the Secretary of Energy 
Advisory Board at (202) 586-7092 to reserve a teleconference line and 
receive a call-in number, or to pre-register for public comment. Public 
participation is welcome. The number of teleconference lines is limited 
and will be available on a first come basis.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Richard, Executive 
Director, Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (AB-1), U.S. Department of 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-
8877 or (202) 586-6279 (fax).


    Note: Copies of the draft final report of the Science and 
Mathematics Education Task Force may be obtained from the following 
Internet address http://www.seab.energy.gov/news.htm or by 
contacting the Office of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board at 
(202) 586-7092.


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the board: The purpose of the 
Secretary of Energy Advisory 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 economic issues relating to 
energy. During the open

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teleconference meeting the Board will discuss the draft findings and 
recommendations of the Science and Mathematics Education (SME) Task 
Force. The Task Force is a subcommittee of the Secretary of Energy 
Advisory Board. It was formed to provide the Board and the Secretary of 
Energy with advice on how the DOE could most effectively utilize its 
scientific and technical resources, including its national 
laboratories, to inspire, educate, and encourage a new generation of 
career scientists and engineers to meet the challenges of the future 
and to enhance the scientific literacy of the nation. The Task Force 
was also asked to recommend short-term and long-term initiatives that 
the Department and its national laboratories should pursue to leverage 
their resources to address the need for skilled scientists, engineers 
and technicians, and to achieve the scientific and technical advances 
essential to our future and the security of the nation. The Task 
Force's recommendations were requested to complement the major efforts 
of the National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, Department of Education, and other federal agencies.
    On May 19th, the Board will conduct a teleconference to discuss the 
findings and recommendations contained in the draft final report of the 
Science and Mathematics Education Task Force.

Tentative Agenda

Friday, May 19, 2006

1:30 p.m.-1:40 p.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks--Mr. M. Peter McPherson, 
Chairman of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board
1:40 p.m.-1:55 p.m. Overview of the Science and Mathematics Education 
Task Force's draft Findings and Recommendations--Dr. Louis Proenza, 
Task Force Chairman
1:55 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Public Comment Period
2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Board Review & Comment and Action--Mr. M. Peter 
McPherson, Chairman of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board
2:30 p.m. Adjourn

    This agenda is tentative and subject to change.
    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 advance 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 open teleconference meeting, the Board welcomes public comment. 
Members of the public will be heard in the order in which they have 
registered for public comment at the beginning of the meeting. The 
Board will make every effort to hear the views of all interested 
parties. You may also submit written comments in advance of the meeting 
to Michael Richard, Executive Director, Secretary of Energy Advisory 
Board, AB-1, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585. The Board should receive advance written comments 
no later than 1 p.m., May 16, 2006. This notice is being published less 
than 15 days before the date of the meeting due to the late resolution 
of scheduling issues.
    Minutes: A copy of the minutes and a transcript of the open 
teleconference 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 May 4, 2006.
Carol Matthews,
Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-7132 Filed 5-9-06; 8:45 am]
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