[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 11 (Tuesday, January 18, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2891-2892]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-902]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future

AGENCY: Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of 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: Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wednesday, February 2, 
2011, 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Washington Marriott Metro Center, 775 12th Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20005. Telephone: (202) 737-2200.

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 Commission is scheduled to submit a 
draft report to the Secretary of Energy in July 2011 and a final report 
in January 2012.
    This is the sixth full Commission meeting. Previous meetings were 
held in March, May, July, September, and November 2010. Webcasts of the 
previous meetings along with meeting transcripts and presentation are 
available at http://www.brc.gov.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The main purpose of this meeting is to 
further investigate several of the cross-cutting issues that affect the 
three subcommittees of the Commission. The Commission will hear from a 
series of speakers and panelists who can provide insights on the 
organization and scope of the nation's nuclear waste management entity, 
waste program funding, and the site selection and development process.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to start at 9 a.m. on 
Tuesday, February 1, 2011. The schedule for February 1st will include 
presentations and statements to the Commission, as well as roundtable 
discussion. The meeting will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 
2, 2011, with presentations and statements to the Commission and 
Commission discussions lasting until about 11:15 a.m. The meeting will 
conclude with public statements and will end about 12:15 p.m.
    Public Participation: Individuals and representatives of 
organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do 
so at the end of the public session on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. 
Approximately 1 hour will be reserved for public comments from 11:15 
a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number 
who wish to speak but will not exceed 5 minutes. The Designated Federal

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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 February 2, 2011, at 
the Washington Marriott at Metro Center. Registration to speak will 
close at 10 a.m., February 2, 2011.
    Those not able to attend the meeting or having 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 Web 
cast. 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 January 11, 2011.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-902 Filed 1-14-11; 8:45 am]
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