[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 224 (Monday, November 21, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 83233]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-27936]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Nuclear Energy Advisory 
Committee (NEAC). Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 94-463, 86 
Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced 
in the Federal Register.

DATES: Friday, December 9, 2016, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Westin Crystal City, 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, 
Arlington, VA 22202.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Rova, Designated Federal Officer, 
U.S. Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown Rd., Germantown, MD 20874; 
telephone (301) 903-9096; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee (NEAC), formerly 
the Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee (NERAC), was established 
in 1998 by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to provide advice on 
complex scientific, technical, and policy issues that arise in the 
planning, managing, and implementation of DOE's civilian nuclear energy 
research programs. The committee is composed of individuals of diverse 
backgrounds selected for their technical expertise and experience, 
established records of distinguished professional service, and their 
knowledge of issues that pertain to nuclear energy.
    Purpose of the Meeting: To inform the committee of recent 
developments and current status of research programs and projects 
pursued by the Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy and 
receive advice and comments in return from the committee.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to include presentations 
that provide the committee updates on activities for the Office of 
Nuclear Energy. In addition, there will be presentations by Nuclear 
Energy Advisory Committee subcommittees. The agenda may change to 
accommodate committee business. For updates, one is directed the NEAC 
Web site: http://energy.gov/ne/services/nuclear-energy-advisory-committee.
    Public Participation: Individuals and representatives of 
organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do 
so on the day of the meeting December 9, 2016. Approximately thirty 
minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker 
will depend on the number who wish to speak but is not expected to 
exceed 5 minutes. Anyone who is not able to make the meeting or has had 
insufficient time to address the committee is invited to send a written 
statement to Bob Rova, U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington DC 20585, or email 
[email protected].
    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available by contacting 
Mr. Rova at the address above or on the Department of Energy, Office of 
Nuclear Energy Web site at http://energy.gov/ne/services/nuclear-energy-advisory-committee.

    Issued in Washington, DC on November 15, 2016.
LaTayna R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-27936 Filed 11-18-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6450-01-P