[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 123 (Monday, June 28, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36647-36648]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-15593]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future

AGENCY: Office of Nuclear Energy, DOE.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Blue Ribbon 
Commission on America's Nuclear Future (the Commission). The Commission 
was organized pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 
92-463, 86 Stat. 770) (the Act). This notice is provided in accordance 
with the Act.

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DATES: 
Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. p.d.t.
Thursday, July 15, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. p.d.t.

ADDRESSES: Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., 
Kennewick, WA 99336, 509-737-3700.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy A. Frazier, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585; telephone (202) 586-4243 or facsimile (202) 586-
0544; e-mail [email protected]. Additional information 
may also be available at http://www.brc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: The President directed that the Blue Ribbon Commission 
on America's Nuclear Future (the Commission) be established to conduct 
a comprehensive review of policies for managing the back end of the 
nuclear fuel cycle. The Commission will provide advice and make 
recommendations on issues including alternatives for the storage, 
processing, and disposal of civilian and defense spent nuclear fuel and 
nuclear waste.
    The Commission held its second full Commission meeting on May 25 
and 26, 2010. The Commission is scheduled to submit a draft report to 
the Secretary of Energy by July 2011, and a final report by January 
2012.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The meeting will provide the Commission 
with a range of local and regional perspectives from a wide variety of 
individuals and organizations. The tours will afford the Commissioners 
an opportunity to see first-hand a collection of facilities involved in 
the treatment, packaging and storage of used fuel and high-level 
wastes.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to start at 8 a.m. on 
July 14 with the Commissioners touring relevant areas of the Hanford 
Site. Presentations to the Commission are expected to begin at 
approximately 2 p.m. at the Three Rivers Convention Center. The 
Commission will then hear presentations and statements from various 
stakeholder groups, and ask questions of the presenters, to provide 
additional information for Commission consideration. The meeting on 
July 15 is expected to start at 8:30 a.m. with additional presentations 
and statements, move to discussions by the Commissioners, and conclude 
with public statements. The meeting will end by 1 p.m.
    Public Participation: The meeting and the tour of the relevant 
areas of the Hanford Site are open to the public on a space-available 
basis. Those wishing to attend the tour with the Commissioners must 
register in advance at http://www.hanford.gov. Registration is on a 
``first-come, first-served'' basis and is limited to 80 people. 
Registration will open on July 2 at 7 a.m. and close on July 9 at noon.
    Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to 
offer comments and suggestions may do so at the end of the meeting on 
Thursday, July 15, 2010. Approximately 45 minutes will be reserved for 
public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number 
who wish to speak but will not exceed 5 minutes. The Designated Federal 
Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will 
facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Those wishing to speak 
should register to do so beginning at 8 a.m. on July 15, 2010 at the 
Three Rivers Convention Center.
    Those not able to attend the meeting or have insufficient time to 
address the committee are invited to send a written statement to 
Timothy A. Frazier, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, e-mail to 
[email protected], or post comments on the Commission 
Web site at http://www.brc.gov.
    Additionally, the meeting will be available via live Webcast. The 
link will be available at http://www.brc.gov.
    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available at http://www.brc.gov or by contacting Mr. Frazier. He may be reached at the 
postal address or e-mail address above.

    Issued in Washington, DC on June 22, 2010.
Rachel Samuel,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-15593 Filed 6-25-10; 8:45 am]
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