[Federal Register: November 23, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 225)]
[Notices]               
[Page 65710-65711]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

 
Office of Fossil Energy; National Petroleum Council

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of Charter Renewal.

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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, section 102-3.65, and following 
consultation with

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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 7, 2009. 
The Council will continue to provide advice, information, and 
recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters relating to oil 
and natural gas, and to all segments of the oil and natural gas 
industries.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Council members are chosen to assure a well-
balanced representation from all segments of the oil and natural gas 
industries and related interests, from all sections of the United 
States, and from large and small companies. The Council also includes 
members representing academia, research and environmental groups, State 
governments and organizations, and Tribal governments. Membership and 
representation of all pertinent interests are determined in accordance 
with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and its 
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 by law upon the 
Department of Energy. The Council will operate in accordance with the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act and its implementing regulations.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rachel Samuel at (202) 586-3279.

    Issued at Washington, DC, on: November 7, 2007.
Carol A. Matthews,
Acting Committee Management Officer.
 [FR Doc. E7-22887 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am]

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