DOE announces open meeting of biomass R&D advisory committee
June 26, 2019
BY Erin Krueger
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy announced June 24 plans to hold an open meeting of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee on June 26 in Missoula, Montana.
The meeting aims to develop advice and guidance that promotes research and development leading to the production of biobased fuels and biobased products. The agenda is expected to include an update on USDA and DOE biomass research and development activities, along with presentations from government and industry that provide insights on the intersection of forest health and bioenergy growth with a specific focus on Western U.S. lands.
A summary of the meeting with be available for public review on the BiomassBoard.gov. Additional information is available on the Federal Register website.
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