[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 161 (Monday, August 21, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 48544]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-13735]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Availability of Draft Strategic Plan and Request for Public 
Comment

AGENCY: Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of availability of DOE Draft Strategic Plan and request 
for comment.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of the Department of 
Energy's draft Strategic Plan. The Government Performance and Results 
Act of 1993 requires that Federal agencies update their strategic plans 
every three years and, in doing so, solicit the views and suggestions 
of those entities potentially affected by or interested in the plan. 
Therefore, the Department is interested in receiving comments on our 
draft Strategic Plan.

DATES: Comments are due by September 7, 2006. If comments are received 
late, we will consider them to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: To access the draft strategic plan, go to http://www.energy.gov, on the left side of the Department's homepage under 
``Quick Reference'' select the ``Strategic Plan--Public Comment'' icon. 
You can provide your comments on-line through the Web site or by e-mail 
to [email protected]. If you wish to send written comments or 
have any questions, please direct them to: David Abercrombie, U.S. 
Department of Energy, Office of Program Analysis and Evaluation, CF-20, 
1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Abercrombie (202) 586-8664.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Government Performance and Results Act 
requires that each Federal agency update their strategic plan every 
three years, (5 U.S.C. 306), and submit their plan to the Congress. 
This draft Strategic Plan describes our mission, strategic goals, and 
strategies to achieve those goals.

Public Participation Policy

    It is the policy of the Department to ensure that public 
participation is an integral and effective part of DOE activities and 
that decisions are made with the benefit of significant public 
perspectives. The Department recognizes the many benefits to be derived 
from public participation for both stakeholders and DOE. Public 
participation provides a means for DOE to gather a diverse collection 
of opinions, perspectives, and values from the broadest spectrum 
possible, enabling the Department to make more informed decisions. 
Likewise, public participation benefits stakeholders by creating an 
opportunity to provide input on decisions that affect their communities 
and our nation.
    We anticipate publishing the final Strategic Plan on September 30, 
2006 and making it available on the Internet at that time.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 15, 2006.
James T. Campbell,
Acting Chief Financial Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-13735 Filed 8-18-06; 8:45 am]
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