[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 157 (Monday, August 14, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49556-49557]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-20562]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board; Notice of Open Meeting.
AGENCY: Department of Energy.
SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Secretary of Energy
Advisory Board's Panel on Emerging Alternative Technologies for the
Treatment of Mixed Waste. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public
Law 92-463, 86 Stat. 770), requires that agencies publish these notices
in the Federal Register to allow for public participation. Name:
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board--Panel on Emerging Alternative
Technologies for the Treatment of Mixed Waste.
DATES: August 22-24, 2000.
ADDRESSES:
Idaho Falls, Idaho: Shilo Inn, 780 Lindsay Boulevard, Idaho Falls,
Idaho
Jackson, Wyoming: Snow King Resort, 400 East Snow King Avenue, Jackson,
Wyoming
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Louise Wagner, Executive
Director, or Francesca McCann, Staff Director, Office of the Secretary
of Energy Advisory Board (AB-1), U.S. Department of Energy, 1000
Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20585, (202) 586-7092 or
(202) 586-6279 (fax).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Secretary of Energy
Advisory Board's Panel on Emerging Alternative Technologies for the
Treatment of Mixed Waste is to provide independent external advice and
recommendations to the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board on emerging
technological alternatives to incineration for the treatment of mixed
waste which the Department of Energy should pursue. The Panel will
focus on the evaluation of emerging non-incineration technologies for
the treatment of low-level, alpha low-level and transuranic wastes
containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other hazardous
constituents. Waste categories to be addressed include inorganic
homogeneous solids, organic homogeneous solids, and soils. The Panel
will also evaluate whether the emerging non-incineration technologies
could be implemented in a manner that would allow the Department of
Energy to comply with all legal requirements, including those contained
in the Settlement Agreement and Consent Order signed by the State of
Idaho, Department of Energy, and the U.S. Navy in October 1995.
Tentative Agenda
The agenda for the August 22-24 meeting has not been finalized.
However, the meeting will include a series of briefings and discussions
on alternative technologies for the treatment of mixed wastes, an
inventory of wastes to be treated, an overview of waste characteristics
and panel discussions. Members of the Public wishing to comment on
issues before the Panel on Emerging Alternative Technologies for the
Treatment of Mixed Waste will have an opportunity to address the Panel
during the scheduled public comment periods. The final agenda will be
available at the meeting.
Tentative Agenda
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Tuesday, August 22--Idaho Falls
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9:00 am-9:15 am............... Welcome Comments/ Ralph Cavanagh,
Business Details. Chairman;
Beverly Cook,
Manager DOE-ID.
9:15 am-10:30 am.............. Advanced Mixed Waste M. Bonkoski, DOE-
Treatment Project ID .
History, Virtual
Tour, Inventory of
Characteristics,
Processes and Risk
Assessment Results.
10:30 am-10:40 am............. Break.................
10:40 am-11:10 am............. Relevant Fed. Laws and J. Smith, EPA
Regulations. HQ.
11:10 am-11:40 am............. Relevant State Laws S. Allred,
and Regulations. Environmental
Quality for
Idaho.
11:40 am-12:30 pm............. Waste Isolation Pilot K. Watson,
Plant. Carlsbad Area
Waste Acceptance Office.
Criteria & Shipping
Office Requirements.
12:30 pm-1:30 pm.............. Lunch Break...........
1:30 pm-4:20 pm............... Alternative Multiple
Technologies Overview Presenters.
(Thermal, Chemical,
Separation Gaseous,
and Biological
Capabilities).
4:20 pm-4:30 pm............... Break.................
4:30 pm-5:30 pm............... Public Comment (Idaho R. Cavanagh.
Falls).
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5:30 pm-6:30 pm............... Dinner Break..........
6:30 pm-7:30 pm............... DOE Summary of W. Ocwa, DOE-ID.
Technologies.
7:30 pm-8:30 pm............... Public Comment (Idaho R. Cavanagh.
Falls).
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Wednesday, August 23--Idaho Falls
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9:00 am-10:00 am.............. Overview and W. Owca, DOE-ID,
Application to Other V. Maio,
Waste Types. Bechtel.
10:00 am-10:30 am............. Observations & DOE/ R. Seeker,
EPA, Memorandum of Energy and
Understanding. Environmental
Research
Corporation,
Schwinkendorf,
Bechtel.
10:30 am-11:30 am............. Optional Independent Multiple
Presenters and Panel Presenters.
Discussion.
11:30 am-12:30 pm............. Lunch Break...........
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12:30 pm-3:00 pm--Travel to Jackson, Wyoming
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3:30 pm-4:30 pm............... Introduction and M. Bonkoski, DOE-
Overview. ID.
4:30 pm-5:30 pm............... Technology Summary, W. Owca, DOE-ID.
R&D Needs.
5:30 pm-7:00 pm............... Dinner Break..........
7:00 pm-8:30 pm............... Public Comment R. Cavanagh.
(Jackson).
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Thursday, August 24--Jackson
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9:00 am-10:30 am.............. Additional Independent
Presentations. Presenters.
10:30 am-11:00 am............. Public Comment R. Cavanagh.
(Jackson).
11:00 am-12:00 pm............. Summary and Conclusion/ R. Cavanagh.
Action items/Work
plan for Next 4
Months.
12:00 pm...................... Adjourn...............
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Public Participation .
In keeping with procedures, members of the public are welcome to
observe the business of the Panel on Emerging Alternative Technologies
for the Treatment of Mixed Waste and submit written comments or comment
during the scheduled public comment periods.
During its meetings in Idaho Falls, Idaho and Jackson, Wyoming, the
Panel welcomes public comment. Most valuable to the Panel would be
specific comments on alternative technologies for the treatment of
mixed wastes. In addition, the Panel will readily hear public views on
the issue. Members of the public will be heard in the order in which
they sign up at the beginning of the meeting. The Panel will make every
effort to hear the views of all interested parties. The Chairman of the
Panel is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will, in
the Chairman's judgment, facilitate the orderly conduct of business.
You may submit written comments to Mary Louise Wagner, Executive
Director, Secretary of Energy Advisory Board, AB-1, U.S. Department of
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 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
A copy of the minutes and a transcript of the meeting will be made
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, D.C.,
between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday except Federal
holidays. Further information on the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board
and its subcommittees may be found at the Board's web site, located at
http://www.hr.doe.gov/seab.
Issued at Washington, D.C., on August 8, 2000.
James N. Solit,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
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