[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 217 (Thursday, November 12, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 58267]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-27164]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Nuclear Energy Advisory 
Committee (NEAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 94-463, 
86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be 
announced in the Federal Register.

DATES: Friday, December 18, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the L'Enfant Plaza Hotel at 480 
L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Chuck Wade, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown Rd., Germantown, 
MD 20874; telephone (301) 903-6509; 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. NEAC is composed of 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: Introduction of new members to the 
committee; briefing the committee on recent developments and current 
status of research programs and projects pursued by the Department of 
Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy; and receiving advice and comments in 
return from the committee.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to include presentations 
that cover such topics as the Office of Nuclear Energy's strategic 
goals and direction, research and development roadmap, updates on the 
next generation nuclear plant project and university program 
activities. In addition, there will a discussion on nuclear energy 
policy and technology and NEAC subcommittees. The agenda may change to 
accommodate committee business. For updates, one is directed the NEAC 
Web site: http://www.ne.doe.gov/neac/neNeacMeetings.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, Friday, December 18, 2009. Approximately 
15 minutes 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 Kenneth Chuck Wade, U.S. Department of Energy 1000 
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington DC 20585, or e-mail 
[email protected].
    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available by contacting 
Mr. Wade at the address above or on the Department of Energy, Office of 
Nuclear Energy Web site at: http://www.ne.doe.gov/neac/neNeacMeetings.html.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 3, 2009.
Rachel Samuel,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-27164 Filed 11-10-09; 8:45 am]
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