[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 79 (Wednesday, April 25, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 20517]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-7854]


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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 AND TIMES: May 15, 2007 from 1 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. May 16, 2007 
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Quorum Room, L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW., 
Washington, DC 20024, http://www.lenfantplazahotel.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Valri Lightner, 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) 586-0937 or Michael Manella at (410) 997-
7778 x217; E-mail: hq.com">mmanella@bcs-hq.com.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and guidance that promotes 
research and development leading to the production of biobased fuels 
and biobased products.
    Tentative Agenda: Agenda will include the following:

 Welcome/Update from the Biomass R&D Board
 Introduction of new Department of Energy Designated Federal 
Officer
 Update on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Activities
 Presentation on USDA Matrix Benefit Analysis of 2002 Farm Bill 
Section 9008 Projects
 Updates from the Policy, Communications, and Analysis 
Subcommittees
 Presentation on Genomics Bioenergy Research Centers
 Presentation on International Biofuels Codes and Standards
 Discussion of the Roadmap Update
 Discussion of Fiscal Year 2007 Recommendations to the 
Secretaries of Agriculture and Energy
 Discussion of 2007 Committee Work Plan

    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 Valri Lightner at 202-586-0937 or the Biomass Initiative 
410-997-7778 x217 or hq.com">mmanella@bcs-hq.com (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 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 April 20, 2007.
Rachel M. Samuel,
Deputy Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-7854 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am]
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