Notice2021-21169
President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Published
September 29, 2021
Issuing agencies
Energy Department
Abstract
This notice announces an open meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 86 Issue 186 (Wednesday, September 29, 2021)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 29, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 53954]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21169]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)
AGENCY: Office of Science, Department of Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open virtual meeting.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the President's
Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). The Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA) requires that public notice of these
meetings be announced in the Federal Register.
DATES: Monday, October 18, 2021; 12:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET. Tuesday,
October 19, 2021; 12:00 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. ET.
ADDRESSES: Information to participate virtually can be found on the
PCAST website closer to the meeting at: <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/PCAST">www.whitehouse.gov/PCAST</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Sarah Domnitz, Designated Federal
Officer, PCAST, email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#500013110304103f2324207e353f207e373f26"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4b1b080a181f0b24383f3b652e243b652c243d">[email protected]</span></a> or telephone: (202) 881-6399.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PCAST is an advisory group of the nation's
leading scientists and engineers, appointed by the President to augment
the science and technology advice available to him from the White
House, cabinet departments, and other Federal agencies. See the
Executive Order at <a href="http://whitehouse.gov">whitehouse.gov</a>. PCAST is consulted on and provides
analyses and recommendations concerning a wide range of issues where
understanding of science, technology, and innovation may bear on the
policy choices before the President. The Designated Federal Officer is
Sarah Domnitz. Information about PCAST can be found at:
<a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/PCAST">www.whitehouse.gov/PCAST</a>.
Tentative Agenda: PCAST will hear from invited speakers on and
discuss various aspects of combatting and adapting to climate change,
including ongoing work within individual federal agencies, implications
for national security, and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Additional information and the meeting agenda, including any changes
that arise, will be posted on the PCAST website at: <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/PCAST">www.whitehouse.gov/PCAST</a>.
Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. It is the
policy of the PCAST to accept written public comments no longer than 10
pages and to accommodate oral public comments whenever possible. The
PCAST expects that public statements presented at its meetings will not
be repetitive of previously submitted oral or written statements.
The public comment period for this meeting will take place on
October 19, 2021, at a time specified in the meeting agenda. This
public comment period is designed only for substantive commentary on
PCAST's work, not for business marketing purposes.
Oral Comments: To be considered for the public speaker list at the
meeting, interested parties should register to speak at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#abfbe8eaf8ffebc4d8dfdb85cec4db85ccc4dd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5d0d1e1c0e091d322e292d7338322d733a322b">[email protected]</span></a>, no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October
12, 2021. To accommodate as many speakers as possible, the time for
public comments will be limited to two (2) minutes per person, with a
total public comment period of up to 10 minutes. If more speakers
register than there is space available on the agenda, PCAST will select
speakers on a first-come, first-served basis from those who registered.
Those not able to present oral comments may file written comments with
the council.
Written Comments: Although written comments are accepted
continuously, written comments should be submitted to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f5a5b6b4a6a1b59a868185db909a85db929a83"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3b6b787a686f7b54484f4b155e544b155c544d">[email protected]</span></a> no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 12,
2021, so that the comments may be made available to the PCAST members
for their consideration prior to this meeting.
PCAST operates under the provisions of FACA, all public comments
and/or presentations will be treated as public documents and will be
made available for public inspection, including being posted on the
PCAST website <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/PCAST">www.whitehouse.gov/PCAST</a>.
Minutes: Minutes will be available within 45 days by emailing
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ca9a898b999e8aa5b9bebae4afa5bae4ada5bc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="07574446545347687473772962687729606871">[email protected]</span></a>.
Signed in Washington, DC, on September 24, 2021.
LaTanya Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-21169 Filed 9-28-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>Indexed from Federal Register on September 29, 2021.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.