2017 Technical Advisory Committee Meetings

Meeting Presentations from the November 15, 2017, Technical Advisory Committee Meeting

Committee Business & U.S. DOE Updates
- Mark Elless, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy
USDA Biomass R&D Activities and Bioeconomy Initiative Update
- Harry Baumes, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Biomass R&D Initiative (BRDI) Solicitation, Status & Update
- Daniel Cassidy, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Key Findings from the Coordinated Agricultural Projects (CAPs)
- Bioenergy Alliance Network of the Rockies
  Keith Paustian, Colorado State University
- Southeast Partnership for Advanced Renewables from Carinata
  David Wright, University of Florida
- Sustainable Bioeconomy for Arid Regions
  Kim Ogden, University of Arizona
Niche Feedstock Use and Competitive Advantages
- Waste to Wisdom: Utilizing forest residues for the production of bioenergy and biobased products
  Han-Sup Han, Humboldt State University
- Sludge from Waste Water Treatment as a Bioenergy Feedstock
  Aaron Fisher, Water Environment & Reuse Foundation
Advanced Micro Sensors System for Biofuel Feedstock Systems
- David Lee, Booz/Allen/Hamilton
Public Comment
- Eric Singsaas, University of Minnesota, Natural Resources Research Institute, Initiative Director for Wood Products and Bioeconomy
- Helen Petersen, Attis Innovations
- Todd Campbell, Campbell Consulting
Biorefinery Experience with Improving Feedstock Supply Chain Cost & Efficiency & Upgrading of Biomass into Feedstock
- Brandon Emme, ICM
Subcommittee Breakouts Report

Committee Business for 2017 and U.S. DOE Updates
- Mark Elless, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy
USDA Update on Biomass R&D Activities and Bioeconomy Initiative
- Harry Baumes, Director of Energy Policy and New Uses, Office of the Chief Economist, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Congressional Point of View with regards to Near-term Motivations For and Benefits of Accelerated Development of a Bio-based Economic Engine
- Brent D. Yacobucci, Research Manager—Energy and Minerals Section, Congressional Research Service
- Evan Jurkovich, Professional staff from House Agriculture Committee
States' Department of Agriculture Point of View with Regards to Near-Term Motivations For and Benefits of Accelerated Development of a Bio-Based Economic Engine
- Louis Buck, Tennessee Department of Agriculture
- Mary Beth Lang, Bioenergy and Special Projects Coordinator, Washington State Department of Agriculture
Industry Point of View with regards to Near-Term Motivations For and Benefits of Accelerated Development of a Bio-Based Economic Engine
- Bob Dinneen, President and CEO, Renewable Fuels Association
- Paul Winters, Director, Communications, Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
Committee 2^nd Quarterly Meeting Recommendations

2017 Committee Topics
- Committee Co-Chair(s)
Committee Business for 2017 and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Updates
- Mark Elless, Designated Federal Officer, DOE
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Update on Biomass R&D Activities
- Harry Baumes, Director Office of Energy Policy and New Uses, Office of the Chief Economist, USDA
Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI) Solicitation, Status, and Update
- Daniel Cassidy, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA
Overview of USDA Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
- Timothy Conner, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA
Overview and 2017 Direction of DOE Office of Science
- Catherine Ronning, Office of Science, DOE
Public Comment
- Dr. Donald Fosnacht, Natural Resources Research Institute, University of Minnesota
Update on National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board (NAREEE)
- Michele Esch, NAREEE Advisory Board Executive Director
Overview of DOE Bioenergy Technologies Office 2017 Budget, New Areas, and Activities
- Jonathan Male, Director, Bioenergy Technologies Office, DOE