[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 41 (Friday, February 29, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 11103]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-3927]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of Open Meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Nuclear Energy Advisory 
Committee (NEAC) Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 
Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced 
in the Federal Register.

DATES: Tuesday, March 18, 2008, and will tentatively meet from 8 a.m. 
until 5:15 p.m.. and Wednesday, March 19, 2008, and will tentatively 
meet from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

ADDRESSES: Marriott Crystal City, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, 
Arlington, VA 22202.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. John Boger, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown Rd, Germantown, MD 
20874; telephone (301) 903-4495; e-mail [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Nuclear Energy Advisory 
Committee (NEAC), formerly the Nuclear Energy Research Advisory 
Committee (NERAC), was established in 1998 by the U.S. Department of 
Energy (DOE) to provide independent, expert advice on complex 
scientific, technical, and policy issues that arise in the planning, 
managing, and implementation of DOE's civilian nuclear energy research 
programs. The committee is composed of 12 individuals of diverse 
backgrounds selected for their technical expertise and experience, 
established records of distinguished professional service, and their 
knowledge of issues that pertain to nuclear energy.
    Purpose of the Meeting: To inform the committee of recent 
developments and current status of research programs and projects 
pursued by the Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy and 
receive advice and comments in return from the committee.
    Tentative Agenda: The two-day meeting is expected to include 
presentations that cover such topics as the current status of the 
Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP), Next Generation of Nuclear 
Power, Nuclear Power 2010, and Idaho National Laboratory. The agenda 
may change to accommodate committee business. For updates, one is 
directed the NEAC Web site: http://www.ne.doe.gov/neac/neNeacOverview.html.
    Public Participation: Individuals and representatives of 
organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do 
so on the second day of the meeting, Wednesday, March 19, 2008. 
Approximately one-half hour will be reserved for public comments. Time 
allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but is 
not expected to exceed 5 minutes. Anyone who is not able to make the 
meeting or has had insufficient time to address the committee is 
invited to send a written statement to Dr. John Boger, 19901 Germantown 
Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, or e-mail [email protected].
    Minutes: The minutes of meeting will be available on the Department 
of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy Web site at: http://www.ne.doe.gov/neac/neNeacOverview.html.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 26, 2008.
Rachel Samuel,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-3927 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am]
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