[Federal Register: August 27, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 166)] [Notices] [Page 46899-46900] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr27au99-48] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Semi- Annual Chairs Meeting AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Semi-Annual Chairs Meeting. Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Monday, September 20, 1999, 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 1999, 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 1999, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 1999, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: Double Tree Hanford House Hotel, 802 George Washington Way, Richland, WA, (509) 946-7611. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Butterfield, Deputy Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC, 20585, (202) 586-5542. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE and its regulators in the areas of future use, cleanup levels, waste disposition and cleanup priorities. Tentative Agenda Monday, September 20, 1999 3:30-5:30 p.m.: EM SSAB Chairs meet with Dr. Carolyn Huntoon, Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management (tentative) Tuesday, September 21, 1999: Hanford Site Tour 8:00 a.m.: Bus departs hotel for Hanford Site tour (Lunch provided @ $6.00) 4:00 p.m.: Depart from Hanford Site tour to Dinner at the Yakama Indian Culture Center, Toppenish, WA Note: Individuals must pre-register if they plan to attend; Cost: $10.00. [[Page 46900]] 9:00 p.m. (approx.) Return to hotel Wednesday, September 22, 1999: EM SSAB Chairs Meeting (Day 1) 8:00-8:30 a.m.: Registration 8:30-8:45 a.m.: Welcome by Mr. Keith Klein, Manager, DOE Richland Operations Office; and Mr. Dick French, Manager, Office of River Protection 8:45-8.50 a.m.: Introductory remarks (Martha Crosland, Acting Director, EM Office of Intergovernmental and Public Accountability) 8:50-9:00 a.m.: EM SSAB Chairs Meeting ``Rules of Engagement'' (Facilitator) 9:00-10:30 a.m.: ``Round-robin'' general issues and information exchange among local EM SSABs (SSAB Chairs) 10:30-10:45 a.m.: Break 10:45-11:30 a.m.: Open discussion on general outcomes from EM SSAB issue-specific seminars (SSAB Chairs and DOE-HQ) 11:30-1:00 p.m.: Working lunch at Hanford House: Discussion of outcomes from EM SSAB Transportation Seminar (SSAB Chairs and DOE-HQ) Note: A luncheon buffet is available @ $14.95. 1:00-3:00 p.m.: Planning session for EM SSAB Stewardship Seminar scheduled for October 26-28, 1999, Oak Ridge, TN (Bill Pardue & Lorene Sigal, Oak Ridge SSAB) 3:00-3:15 p.m.: Break 3:15-4:15 p.m.: Introduction and discussion of Technology Management System and Site Technology Coordination Group (TBD) 4:15-4:45 p.m.: Overview of Draft Revised EM SSAB Guidance (Fred Butterfield, DOE-HQ) 4:45-5:00 p.m.: Public comment period 5:00-6:00 p.m.: Opportunities for informal gatherings of EM SSAB Chairs, SSAB Administrators/Facilitators, and DOE SSAB Federal Coordinators Thursday, September 23, 1999: EM SSAB Chairs Meeting (Day 2) 8:00-9:00 a.m.: DOE/EM informational and status updates Waste Management PEIS and Disposal Records of Decision (RODs) PEIS Lawsuit Settlement Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Plutonium disposition and follow-on process for In-Tank Precipitation (ITP) at Savannah River Site NEPA (EIS/EA) Status Updates EM Integration Process Transportation Protocols Standardization Initiative DOE Field & HQ Personnel Changes 9:00-11:00 a.m.: Discussion session on the Draft Revised EM SSAB Guidance and related Board issues (Fred Butterfield & Martha Crosland, DOE/HQ) 11:00-11:30 a.m.: Public comment period/break 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: EM SSAB Chairs Meeting next steps and wrap-up (Facilitator) 12:00 p.m.: Closing Remarks/Adjourn (Martha) 1:00-5:00 p.m.: Optional: Boat Trip Note: Individuals must pre-register if they plan to attend. Cost: $35.00; make checks payable to ``Columbia River Journeys.'' (Agenda topics may change up to the day of the meeting; please call the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in this notice for the current agenda.) Public Participation: This meeting is open to the public. Written statements may be filed with the Board facilitator before or after the meeting. Individuals who wish to make oral presentations pertaining to agenda items should contact the Board Chair at their specific site, or Fred Butterfield at the address listed above. Requests must be received 5 days prior to the meeting and reasonable provision will be made to include the presentation in the agenda. The Designated Federal Officer, Martha Crosland, and the Deputy Designated Federal Officer, Fred Butterfield, U.S. Department of Energy, are empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Minutes: A written summary of this meeting will be available for public review and copying at the Freedom of Information Public Reading Room, 1E-190, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20585 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, except Federal holidays. The meeting summary will also be available by writing the EM-SSAB Chair or Designated Deputy Federal Officer of every EM-SSAB that participated in the meeting. Issued at Washington, DC on August 24, 1999. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 99-22299 Filed 8-26-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P