[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 227 (Tuesday, November 28, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 56226]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-25664]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Charter Renewals: National Coal Council

AGENCY: Office of Fossil Energy, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of Renewal.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act and in 
accordance with Title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 
102-3.65, and following consultation with the Committee Management 
Secretariat of the General Services Administration, notice is hereby 
given that the National Coal Council has been renewed for a two-year 
period. The Council will continue to provide advice, information, and 
recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on a continuing basis 
regarding general policy matters relating to coal issues.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Matuszak at (202) 287-6915 or 
by email at: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Council members are chosen to assure a well-
balanced representation from all sections of the country, all segments 
of the coal industry, including large and small companies, and 
commercial and residential consumers. The Council also has diverse 
members who represent interest outside the coal industry, including the 
environment, labor, research, and academia. Membership and 
representation of all interests will continue to be determined in 
accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 
and implementing regulations.
    The renewal of the Council has been deemed essential to the conduct 
of the Department's business and in the public interest in conjunction 
with the performance of duties imposed upon the Department of Energy by 
law. The Council will continue to operate in accordance with the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and implementing 
regulations.

    Issued at Washington, DC, on November 20, 2017.
Shena Kennerly,
Acting Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-25664 Filed 11-27-17; 8:45 am]
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