[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 7, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 18367]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E4-779]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. AD04-5-000]


Technical Conference on Northeast Energy Infrastructure; Notice 
of Conference

April 1, 2004.
    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will hold a 
conference on energy infrastructure issues in the northeastern states 
on Thursday, June 3, 2004, at the Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the 
Americas, New York, NY.
    The conference is for the purpose of further exploring the adequacy 
and development of the electric, natural gas, and other energy 
infrastructure in the Northeast. This region includes Maine, Vermont, 
New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. 
In addition to expert panelists, Governors, state utility 
commissioners, other elected officials of the northeastern states and 
international representatives from neighboring Canada are being invited 
to participate. The goal is to identify the current state of 
infrastructure in the Northeast, 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 for the northeastern states. It is 
becoming increasingly clear that a well-functioning infrastructure is 
necessary to meet America's energy demands and sustain workable, 
competitive markets.
    The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at 5 p.m. All 
interested parties are invited to attend. Hotel rooms have been blocked 
at the Hilton New York under the code Northeast 
Infrastructure Conference for any attending guests to 
reserve a one- or two-night stay, but will be released by May 3, 2004. 
You can still reserve a room after that date, but on a room- and rate-
availability basis. Reservations for hotel rooms can be made by calling 
1-212-586-7000 or 1-800-HILTONS.
    To attend, please register online on the Commission Web site at 
http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?ID=896&CalType=%20&Date=6%2f3%2f2004&CalendarID=0. There is no registration 
fee. We will issue further details on the conference, including the 
agenda and a list of panelists, 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. E4-779 Filed 4-6-04; 8:45 am]
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