Federal Register: June 5, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 108)

DOCID: FR Doc 02-14030

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office

NOTICE: NOTICES

ACTION: Meetings:

DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

SUBJECT CATEGORY:

Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee

DATES: June 27, 2002.

Time: 8:30 a.m.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY:

This notice announces an open meeting of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee under the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that agencies publish these notices in the Federal Register to allow for public participation. This notice announces the meeting of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee.

SUMMARY:

Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and guidance that promotes research and development leading to the production of biobased industrial products.

Tentative Agenda: Agenda will include discussions on the following:

  • Full committee discussion of recommendations to the Secretaries of Energy and Agriculture and their designated Points of Contacts on the technical focus and direction of request for proposals issued under the Biomass Research and Development Initiative.

    Public Participation: In keeping with procedures, members of the public are welcome to observe the business of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee. To attend the meeting and/or to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you should contact Douglas E. Kaempf at 2025867766 or Bioenergy @ee.doe.gov (email). You must make your request for an oral statement at least 5 business days before the meeting. Members of the public will be heard in the order in which they sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The Chair of the Committee will make every effort to hear the views of all interested parties. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. The Chair will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of business.

    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available for public review and copying within 60 days at the Freedom of Information Public Reading Room; Room 1E190; Forrestal Building; 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

    Issued at Washington, DC, on May 30, 2002.
    Rachel M. Samuel,
    Deputy Advisory Committee Management Officer.
    [FR Doc. 0214030 Filed 6402; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 645001P

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

    Douglas E. Kaempf, Designated Federal Officer for the Committee, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20585; (202) 5867766.