[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 134 (Wednesday, July 13, 2011)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-17647]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee Charter Renewal

AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Science.

ACTION: Notice of renewal.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), and in accordance with Title 41 of the 
Code of Federal Regulations, Section 102-3.65(a), and following 
consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General 
Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the Advanced 
Scientific Computing Advisory Committee will be renewed for a two-year 
period beginning July 1, 2011. The Committee provides advice and 
recommendations concerning the Advanced Scientific Computing program in 
response only to charges from the Director of the Office of Science, 
except as described:

--Periodic reviews of elements of Advanced Scientific Computing 
Research program and recommendations based thereon;
--Advice on the computing long-range plans, priorities, and strategies 
to address more effectively the scientific aspects of advanced 
scientific computing including the relationship of advanced scientific 
computing to other scientific disciplines;
--Advice on appropriate levels and sector allocation of funding to 
develop those plans, priorities, and strategies and to help maintain 
appropriate balance among elements of the program; and
--Advice on national policy and scientific issues related to advanced 
scientific computing that are of concern to the Department of Energy as 
requested by the Secretary or the Under Secretary for Science.

    Additionally, the renewal of the Advanced Scientific Computing 
Advisory Committee has been determined to be essential to conduct 
Department of Energy business and to be in the public interest in 
connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the Department 
of Energy by law and agreement. The Committee will operate in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 
and rules and regulations issued in implementation of that Act.
    Further information regarding this Advisory Committee may be 
obtained from Mrs. Christine Chalk at (301) 903-5152.

    Issued at Washington, DC, on July 1, 2011.
Carol A. Matthews,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-17647 Filed 7-12-11; 8:45 am]
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