[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 185 (Wednesday, September 23, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59769-59770]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-20926]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Electricity Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Office of Electricity, Department of Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Electricity Advisory
Committee. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public
notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.
DATES: Wednesday, October 14, 2020; 11:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. EST; Thursday,
October 15, 2020; 11:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EST.
ADDRESSES: Due to ongoing precautionary measures surrounding the spread
of COVID-19, the October meeting of the EAC will be held via WebEx
video and teleconference. In order to track all participants, the
Department is requiring that those wishing to attend register for the
meeting here: https://www.energy.gov/oe/october-14-15-2020-meeting-electricity-advisory-committee. Please note, you must register for each
day you would like to attend.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Lawrence, Designated
Federal Officer, Office of Electricity, U.S. Department of Energy,
Washington, DC 20585; Telephone: (202) 586-5260 or Email:
christopher.lawrence@hq.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Purpose of the Committee: The Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC)
was established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA), to provide advice to the U.S. Department
of Energy (DOE) in implementing the Energy Policy Act of 2005,
executing certain sections of the Energy Independence and Security Act
of 2007, and modernizing the nation's electricity delivery
infrastructure. The EAC is composed of individuals of diverse
backgrounds selected for their technical expertise and experience,
established records of distinguished professional service, and their
knowledge of issues that pertain to the electric sector.
Tentative Agenda
October 14, 2020
11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. WebEx Attendee Sign-On
12:00 p.m.-12:20 p.m. Welcome, Introductions, Developments since the
August 2020 Meeting
12:20 p.m.-12:40 p.m. Update on Office of Electricity Programs and
Initiatives
12:40 p.m.-1:20 p.m. Overview of Defense Critical Electric
Infrastructure (DCEI) Strategy
1:20 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Moderated Roundtable Discussion Regarding DCEI
Strategy
2:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m. State-Federal Coordination Issues Discussion Among
EAC Members
4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Energy Storage Subcommittee Report
4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Smart Grid Subcommittee Update
5:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Wrap-up and Adjourn Day 1
October 15, 2020
11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. WebEx Attendee Sign-On
12:00 p.m.-12:10 p.m. Welcome
12:10 p.m.-12:40 p.m. Update on the Bulk Power System Executive Order
Implementation
12:40 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Break
1:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m. Panel: Big Data Analytics in the Utility Setting:
The experiences, barriers and future needs--Panel 1: Transmission and
Distribution
1:50 p.m.-2:40 p.m. Moderated Roundtable Discussion Between DOE and EAC
Regarding Grid Modernization and Planning Activities
2:40 p.m.-2:50 p.m. Break
2:50 p.m.-3:40 p.m. Panel: Big Data Analytics in the Utility Setting:
The experiences, barriers and future needs--Panel 2: Operators,
Municipal and Cooperative Utilities
3:40 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Q&A and Moderated Discussion with Panel 2
4:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m. Break
4:50 p.m.-5:10 p.m. Public Comments
5:10 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Wrap-up and Adjourn
The meeting agenda may change to accommodate EAC business. For EAC
agenda updates, see the EAC website at: http://energy.gov/oe/services/electricity-advisory-committee-eac.
Public Participation: The EAC welcomes the attendance of the public
at its meetings, no advanced registration is required. Individuals who
wish to offer public comments at the EAC meeting may do so on October
15, 2020, but must register in advance. Approximately 20 minutes will
be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend
on the number who wish to speak but is not expected to exceed three
minutes. Anyone who is not able to attend the meeting, or for whom the
allotted public comments time is insufficient to address pertinent
issues with the EAC, is invited to send a written statement identified
by ``Electricity Advisory Committee October 2020 Meeting,'' to Mr.
Christopher Lawrence at [email protected]
Minutes: The minutes of the EAC meeting will be posted on the EAC
web page at http://energy.gov/oe/services/electricity-advisory-committee-eac. They can also be obtained by contacting Mr. Christopher
Lawrence at the address above.
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Signed in Washington, DC, on September 17, 2020.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-20926 Filed 9-22-20; 8:45 am]
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