[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 248 (Tuesday, December 28, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 81592]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-32579]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future

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 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.

DATES: Thursday, January 6, 2011; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. EST. Friday, January 7, 
2011; 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. EST.

ADDRESSES: Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites, Two Tenth Street, 
Augusta, GA 30901, (706) 722-8900.

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: This notice is being published less that 15 
days from the date of the meeting and tour due to logistical 
circumstances and the inability to delay and reschedule the meeting and 
tour in a timely fashion. In addition, the dates for the meeting and 
tour have been publicly known for several weeks and posted on http://www.brc.gov.
    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 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 Commission will also tour the 
Savannah River Site to see first-hand the site's facilities involved in 
the treatment, packaging and storage of used fuel and high-level wastes 
and other facilities related to the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle.
    Tentative Agenda: The site tour is expected to start at 1 p.m. on 
January 6 with the Commissioners touring relevant areas of the Savannah 
River Site. The meeting on January 7 will begin at 8 a.m. at the 
Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites. The Commission will hear 
presentations and statements from various stakeholder groups, and ask 
questions of the presenters, to provide additional information for 
Commission consideration. The meeting on January 7 is expected to 
conclude with public statements starting at approximately 2:30 p.m. The 
meeting will end by 3:30 p.m.
    Public Participation: A drive-by tour of some of the Savannah River 
Site facilities is being offered to the general public on a first come, 
first served basis. Registration for the public tour will open at 8 
a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2011, and close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 
January 4, 2011. Individuals interested in the public tour may register 
by calling 803-952-8467. A limited number of seats are available.
    Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to 
offer comments and suggestions may do so at the end of the meeting on 
January 7, 2011. Approximately one hour will be reserved for public 
comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish 
to speak but will not exceed five 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 January 7, 2011, at the 
Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites. Registration to speak will close at 
1 p.m., January 7, 2011.
    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 December 22, 2010.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-32579 Filed 12-27-10; 8:45 am]
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