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. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.

DATES:

Tuesday, March 18, 2008, and will tentatively meet from 8 a.m. until 5:15 p.m.. and Wednesday, March 19, 2008, and will tentatively meet from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

ADDRESSES:

Marriott Crystal City, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Dr. John Boger, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown Rd, Germantown, MD 20874; telephone (301) 903-4495; e-mail john.boger@hq.doe.gov.

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 independent, expert 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 12 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 two-day meeting is expected to include presentations that cover such topics as the current status of the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP), Next Generation of Nuclear Power, Nuclear Power 2010, and Idaho National Laboratory. The agenda may change to accommodate committee business. For updates, one is directed the NEAC Web site: http://www.ne.doe.gov/neac/neNeacOverview.html.

Public Participation: Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so on the second day of the meeting, Wednesday, March 19, 2008. Approximately one-half hour 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 Dr. John Boger, 19901 Germantown Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, or e-mail john.boger@hq.doe.gov.

Minutes: The minutes of meeting will be available on the Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy Web site at: http://www.ne.doe.gov/neac/neNeacOverview.html.