BESAC Charter

BESAC Charter

The official Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee (BESAC) charter is copied below. The Office of Energy Research has been changed to the Office of Science, and the Director of Energy Research is the Director, Office of Science.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
CHARTER
BASIC ENERGY SCIENCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE

1. Committee's Official Designation:

Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee

2. Committee's Objectives and Scope of Activities and Duties:

The activities of the Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee include:

a. Periodic reviews of elements of the basic energy sciences program and recommendations based thereon.

b. Advice on long-range plans, priorities, and strategies to address more effectively the scientific aspects of energy-related basic energy sciences.

c. Advice on appropriate levels of funding to develop those plans, priorities, and strategies and to help maintain appropriate balance between competing elements of the basic energy sciences program.

d. Advice on scientific aspects of basic energy sciences issues of concern to the Department of Energy as requested by the Secretary or the Director of Energy Research.

3. Time Period Necessary for the Committee to Carry Out Its Purpose:

In view of the goals and purposes of the Committee, it is expected to be continuing in nature.

4. Official to Whom This Committee Reports:

The Committee will report to the Director of Energy Research.

5. Agency Responsible for Providing Necessary Support for This Committee:

The Department of Energy. Within the Department, primary support shall be furnished by
the Office of Energy Research.

6. Description of Duties for Which the Committee is Responsible:

The duties of the Committee are solely advisory and are stated in paragraph 2, above.

7. Estimated Annual Operating Costs in Dollars and Person-Years:

$225,000; one-half person-year.

8. Estimated Number and Frequency of Meetings:

The Committee will meet periodically, approximately four times a year.

9. Committee's Termination Date (If Less Than Two Years from Date of Establishment or
Renewal):

Not applicable.

10. Subcommittee(s):

To facilitate the functioning of the Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee, subcommittees may be formed. The objectives of the subcommittees are to make recommendations to the parent committee with respect to particular matters related to the responsibilities of the parent committee.

11. Members:

a. Committee members shall be appointed by the Secretary of Energy.

b. Approximate number of Committee members: 22

12. Chairperson:

The Chairperson shall be appointed by the Secretary of Energy.

This Charter for the Advisory Committee named above is hereby approved on:

JAN - 6 1999
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Date

Signed by:
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James N. Solit
Advisory Committee Management Officer

JAN -6 1999
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Date Filed