[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 169 (Wednesday, September 1, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 53686]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-21867]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future, 
Transportation and Storage Subcommittee

AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Transportation 
and Storage (T&S) Subcommittee. The T&S Subcommittee is a subcommittee 
of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future (the 
Commission). The establishment of subcommittees is authorized in the 
Commission's charter. 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.

DATES: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Washington Marriott Hotel, 1221 22nd Street, NW., 
Washington, DC, Phone: 202-872-1500.

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 
will be available at http://www.brc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: The President directed that 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 Co-chairs of the Commission requested the formation of the T&S 
Subcommittee to answer the question: ``[s]hould the US change the way 
in which it is storing used nuclear fuel and high level waste while one 
or more final disposal locations are established?''
    Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to hear from 
Federal, State and local officials, industry representatives, and 
others having expertise in siting interim storage facilities for spent 
fuel, and for other similar facilities. The intent is to focus on what 
attributes and processes have, or have not, worked to support 
successful siting of potentially controversial facilities in a manner 
that is transparent, equitable, and that is viewed as credible to the 
public. The subcommittee will also explore transportation and logistics 
issues related to such siting efforts.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to begin at approximately 
8:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2010, with speaker presentations 
beginning at 8:45 a.m. and ending at 2:15 p.m. A public comment period 
will be held from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.
    Public Participation: Subcommittee meetings are not required to be 
open to the public; however, the Commission has elected to open the 
presentation sessions of the meeting to the public. Individuals and 
representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and 
suggestions may do so at the end of the public session on Thursday, 
September 23, 2010. Approximately 45 minutes will be reserved for 
public comments from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. 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 
September 23, 2010, at the Washington Marriott. Registration will close 
at noon on September 23, 2010.
    Those not able to attend the meeting or have insufficient time to 
address the subcommittee 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 video 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 August 27, 2010.
Rachel Samuel,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-21867 Filed 8-31-10; 8:45 am]
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