[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 11, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1572-1573]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-00344]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a hybrid virtual and in-person open 
meeting of the Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee. The Federal Advisory 
Committee Act requires that public notice of this meeting be announced 
in the Federal Register.

DATES: Thursday, February 16, 2023; 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: This hybrid meeting will be open virtually for members of 
the public via Zoom only. Committee members, Department of Energy (DOE) 
representatives, agency liaisons, and support staff will participate 
in-person, strictly following COVID-19 precautionary measures, at: 
James V. Forrestal Building, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20585.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luke Branscum, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW, 
Washington, DC 20585; (202) 586-4290; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Purpose of the Committee: The Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee 
provides advice and recommendations to the Assistant Secretary for 
Nuclear Energy on national policy and scientific aspects of nuclear 
issues of concern to DOE; provides periodic reviews of the various 
program elements within DOE's nuclear programs and recommendations 
based thereon; ascertains the needs, views, and priorities of DOE's 
nuclear programs; advises on long-range plans, priorities, and 
strategies to address more effectively the technical, financial, and

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policy aspects of such programs; and advises on appropriate levels of 
resources to develop those plans, priorities, and strategies. The 
committee is composed of 11 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 Meeting: The Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee will hold 
a meeting on February 16, 2023, to discuss the priorities of the Office 
of Nuclear Energy and the Department of Energy, to refine priorities 
for the Committee, and to provide an update on subcommittee progress to 
date.

Tentative Agenda

 Welcome and Opening Remarks
 Office of Nuclear Energy Priorities
    [cir] Nuclear Energy Infrastructure
 Subcommittee Updates
    [cir] Infrastructure
    [cir] Workforce of the Future
    [cir] International Engagements
    [cir] Consent-based Siting
 Public Comment Period and Closing Remarks

    Public Participation: Members of the public who wish to attend can 
do so virtually via Zoom. All attendees are requested to register by 
4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10th for the meeting at: https://forms.office.com/g/wTUc0zcRzd or by emailing 
[email protected]. Written statements may be filed with 
the Committee either before or after the meeting. Individuals who wish 
to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact Luke 
Branscum at the address or telephone listed above. Requests for an oral 
statement must be received at least five days prior to the meeting. 
Reasonable provision will be made to include requested oral statements 
in the agenda. The Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct 
the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of 
business. Individuals wishing to make public comments will be provided 
a maximum of five minutes to present their comments. Anyone attending 
the in-person meeting will be required to present government-issued 
identification. Please provide your name, organization, citizenship, 
and contact information to Luke Branscum at the address or phone number 
listed above.
    Minutes: Minutes will be available by contacting Luke Branscum at 
the address or phone number listed above. Minutes will also be 
available at the following website: https://www.energy.gov/ne/nuclear-energy-advisory-committee.

    Signed in Washington, DC on January 5, 2023.
LaTanya Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-00344 Filed 1-10-23; 8:45 am]
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