66 FR 215 pg. 56090 - Office of Fossil Energy; National Petroleum Council
Type: NOTICEVolume: 66Number: 215Page: 56090
FR document: [FR Doc. 01-27842 Filed 11-5-01; 8:45 am]
Agency: Energy Department
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Fossil Energy; National Petroleum Council
AGENCY:
Department of Energy.
ACTION:
Notice of Charter Renewal.
SUMMARY:
Pursuant to section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92-463) and in accordance with title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section102-3.65,and following consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat of the General Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the National Petroleum Council has been renewed for a two-year period ending November 1, 2003. The Council will continue to provide advice, information, and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters relating to oil and gas or the oil and gas industry.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Council members are chosen to assure a well-balanced representation from all sections of the country, all segments of the petroleum industry, and from large and small companies. The Council also has diverse members who represent interest outside the petroleum industry, including representatives from environmental, labor, research, academia, and State utility regulatory commissions. Membership and representation of all interests will continue to be determined in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and implementing regulations.
The renewal of the Council has been determined essential to the conduct of the Department's business and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the Department of Energy by law. The Council will operate in accordance with the Federal Advisory Act and implementing regulations.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rachel M. Samuel at (202) 586-3279.
Issued at Washington, DC on November 1, 2001.
James N. Solit,
Advisory Committee, Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 01-27842 Filed 11-5-01; 8:45 am]
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