[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 2, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17963-17964]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-6802]


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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. No. 94-463, 
86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be 
announced in the Federal Register.

DATES: Monday, April 21, 2008, 8 a.m.-5:15 p.m.
    Location: The meeting will be held at the Marriott Crystal City 
located at 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 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 meeting is expected to include presentations 
that cover such topics as the current status of the Global Nuclear 
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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 to 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 day of the meeting, Monday, April 21, 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 the meeting will be available by contacting 
Dr. John Boger at the address above or 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 March 28, 2008.
Rachel Samuel,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-6802 Filed 4-1-08; 8:45 am]
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