[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 165 (Monday, August 30, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48418-48419]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18610]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of Science, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Advanced Scientific 
Computing Advisory Committee (ASCAC). The Federal Advisory Committee 
Act requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the 
Federal Register.

DATES: Thursday, September 29, 2021; 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT; and 
Friday, September 30, 2021; 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT.

ADDRESSES: Teleconference: Remote attendance of the Advanced Scientific 
Computing Advisory Committee meeting will be possible via Zoom. 
Instructions will be posted on the Advanced Scientific Computing 
Advisory Committee website at: (https://science.osti.gov/ascr/ascac/Upcoming-ASCAC-Meetings) prior to the meeting and can also be obtained 
by contacting Christine Chalk by email at 
([email protected]) or by phone at (301) 903-7486.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine Chalk, Office of Advanced 
Scientific Computing Research; SC-31/Germantown Building; U. S. 
Department of Energy; 1000 Independence Avenue SW; Washington, DC 
20585-1290; Telephone (301) 903-7486; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Purpose of the Committee: to provide advice and guidance on a 
continuing basis to the Office of Science and to the Department of 
Energy on scientific priorities within the field of advanced scientific 
computing research.
    Purpose of the Meeting: This meeting is the semi-annual meeting of 
the Committee.

Tentative Agenda

 View from Washington
 View from Germantown
 Update on Exascale project activities
 Update on ASCR workshops and research
 Update from Committee of Visitors
 Challenges and Best Practices for increasing Diversity
 Technical presentations
 Public Comment (10-minute rule)

The meeting agenda includes an update on the budget, accomplishments 
and planned activities of the Advanced Scientific Computing Research 
program and the exascale computing project; an

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update from the Office of Science; technical presentations from funded 
researchers; updates from subcommittees and there will be an 
opportunity for comments from the public. The meeting will conclude at 
3:00 p.m. EDT on September 30, 2021. Agenda updates and presentations 
will be posted on the ASCAC website prior to the meeting: https://science.osti.gov/ascr/ascac.
    Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. 
Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to 
offer comments and suggestions may do so during the meeting. 
Approximately 30 minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time 
allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but 
will not exceed 10 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 submit your request 
at least five days before the meeting. Those not able to attend the 
meeting or who have insufficient time to address the committee are 
invited to send a written statement to Christine Chalk, U.S. Department 
of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20585, email to 
[email protected].
    Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available within 90 
days on the Advanced Scientific Computing website at: https://science.osti.gov/ascr/ascac.

    Signed in Washington, DC on August 24, 2021.
LaTanya Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-18610 Filed 8-27-21; 8:45 am]
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