[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 191 (Monday, October 4, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 61139]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-24813]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future, Reactor and 
Fuel Cycle Technology 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 Reactor and Fuel 
Cycle Technology (RFCT) Subcommittee. The RFCT 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: Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Washington Marriott at Metro Center, 775 12th Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20005.

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 RFCT 
Subcommittee to answer the question: ``[d]o technical alternatives to 
today's once-through fuel cycle offer sufficient promise to warrant 
serious consideration and R&D investment, and do these technologies 
hold significant potential to influence the way in which used fuel is 
stored and disposed?''
    Purpose of the Meeting: The meeting will primarily focus on the 
evaluation of advantages and disadvantages of adopting new fuel cycle 
technologies and the associated waste management implications of these 
technologies. The meeting will also address proliferation and security 
risks associated with new fuel cycle technologies.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to start at 8:15 a.m. on 
October 12 with panel presentations beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending 
at 3:15 p.m. A public comment period is planned from 3:15 p.m. to 4 
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 Tuesday, 
October 12, 2010. Approximately 45 minutes will be reserved for public 
comments from 3:15 p.m. to 4 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 8:30 a.m. on 
October 12, 2010, at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center. 
Registration to speak will close at 11 a.m., October 12, 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. This notice is being 
published less than 15 days before the date of the meeting due to 
programmatic issues.
    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 email address above.

    Issued in Washington, DC on September 28, 2010.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-24813 Filed 10-1-10; 8:45 am]
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