2019-02219. Secretary of Energy Advisory Board; Meeting

AGENCY:

Department of Energy.

ACTION:

Notice of open meeting.

SUMMARY:

This notice announces an open meeting of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB). The SEAB was reestablished pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act. This notice is provided in accordance with the Act.

DATES:

Tuesday, March 5, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES:

Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Room 8E-089, Washington, DC 20585.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kurt Heckman, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585; email: [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

 

Background: The Board was established to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on the Administration's energy policies; the Department's basic and applied research and development activities; economic and national security policy; and other activities as directed by the Secretary.

Purpose of the Meeting: This meeting is the first meeting of new members under Secretary Perry.

Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. on March 5. The tentative meeting agenda includes: Introduction of SEAB's members, informational briefings, and an opportunity for comments from the public. The meeting will conclude at 12:00 p.m.

Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. Individuals who would like to attend must RSVP to Kurt Heckman no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2019, by email at: [e-mail]. Please provide your name, organization, citizenship, and contact information. Anyone attending the meeting will be required to present REAL ID compliant, government-issued identification.

Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so during the meeting. Approximately 15 minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but will not exceed five minutes. The Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Those wishing to speak should register to do so via email, [e-mail], no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Those not able to attend the meeting or who have insufficient time to address the committee are invited to send a written statement to Kurt Heckman, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585, or email to: [e-mail].

Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available on the SEAB website or by contacting Mr. Heckman. He may be reached at the above postal address or email address, or by visiting SEAB's website at www.energy.gov/​seab.

Signed in Washington, DC, on February 8, 2019.

LaTanya Butler,

Deputy Committee Management Officer.