[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 183 (Friday, September 20, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 59283]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-23860]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. AD02-22-000]


Conference on Energy Infrastructure; Notice of Conference

September 13, 2002.
    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will hold a 
conference on energy infrastructure issues in the midwestern states on 
Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, 
301 East North Water Street, Chicago, Illinois.
    The conference is for the purpose of discussing the adequacy of the 
electric, gas, and other energy infrastructure in the Midwest.
    In addition to specialized panelists, the Governors and state 
utility commissioners of the midwestern states are being invited to 
participate. The goal is to identify the current state of 
infrastructure in the Midwest, present and future infrastructure needs, 
and the means and barriers to fulfilling those needs. We look forward 
to an informative discussion of the issues to clarify how we can 
facilitate and enhance a comprehensive collaborative approach to energy 
infrastructure development and reliability for the midwestern states. 
It is our firm belief that an adequate, well-functioning energy 
infrastructure is necessary to realize workable, competitive markets.
    The one-day meeting will begin at 1 p.m. and conclude at 6 p.m. All 
interested parties are invited to attend. Hotel rooms have been blocked 
at the Sheraton under the code NAK07 for any attending guests to 
reserve a one-or two-night stay but will be released by October 13. You 
can still reserve a room after that date, but on a room and rate 
availability basis. Reservations can be made by calling 312-329-7000, 
or their toll free number, 877-242-2558.
    To attend, please register online on the Commission Web site at 
http://www.ferc.gov/calendar/courses-outreach/coursesoutreach.htm. 
Scroll down and click on ``Midwest Energy Infrastructure Conference''. 
There is no registration fee. We will issue further details on the 
conference, including the agenda and a list of participants, as plans 
evolve. For additional information, please contact Carol Connors in the 
Office of External Affairs at [email protected].

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-23860 Filed 9-19-02; 8:45 am]
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