[Federal Register: July 7, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 129)] [Notices] [Page 36675-36676] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr07jy99-53] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Secretary of Energy Advisory Board; Open Meeting AGENCY: Department of Energy. [[Page 36676]] SUMMARY: Consistent with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770), notice is hereby given of the following advisory committee meeting: Name: Secretary of Energy Advisory Board--Task Force on Fusion Energy DATES AND TIMES: Friday, July 9, 1999, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lafayette Park Room, 14th and K Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20005. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Task Force on Fusion Energy is to review the Department of Energy's plans for research and development of four fusion related technologies--pulsed-power, lasers, ion drivers, and magnetic fusion--and to provide advice to the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board on how to structure the Department's fusion energy programs, both inertial and magnetic. The findings and recommendation of the Task Force on Fusion Energy are to comment on the goals and objectives of the Department's fusion energy related programs, provide a critique of the current development strategies, suggest changes in the overall fusion energy roadmap, and recommended funding levels. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the draft findings and recommendations of the Task Force on Fusion Energy. Tentative Agenda Friday, July 9, 1999 9-9:10 a.m.--Opening Remarks, Introductions & Objectives--Dr. Richard Meserve, Task Force Chairman 9:10-9:30 a.m.--Overview: Draft Findings and Recommendations of the Task Force on Fusion Energy--Dr. Richard Meserve 9:30-10 a.m.--Fusion Energy Program Comments on the Draft Findings and Recommendations--Dr. N. Anne Davies, Associate Director, Office of Fusion Energy Sciences 10-10:30 a.m.--Inertial Confinement Fusion Program Comments on the Draft Findings and Recommendations--To Be Announced, Office of Defense Programs 10:30-10:45 a.m.--Break 10:45-11:30 a.m.--Public Comment Period 11:30 a.m.--Adjourn This tentative agenda is subject to change. The final agenda will be available at the meeting. Public Participation The Chairman of the Task Force is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will, in the Chairman's judgment, facilitate the orderly conduct of business. During its meeting in Washington, DC, the Task Force welcomes public comment. Members of the public will be heard in the order in which they sign up at the beginning of the meeting. The Task Force will make every effort to hear the views of all interested parties. Written comments may be submitted to Skila Harris, Executive Director, Secretary of Energy Advisory Board, AB-1, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20585. This notice is being published less than 15 days before the date of the meeting due to the late resolution of programmatic issues. Minutes Minutes and a transcript of the meeting will be available for public review and copying approximately 30 days following the meeting at the Freedom of Information Public Reading Room, 1E-190 Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday except Federal holidays. Further information on the Task Force on Fusion Energy may be found at the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board's web site, located at http:// www.hr.doe.gov/seab. Issued at Washington, DC, on July 1, 1999. Rachel M. Samuel, Deputy Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 99-17196 Filed 7-6-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P