[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 24, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77458-77459]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-30251]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee: Open 
Meeting by Teleconference

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of an open meeting by teleconference.

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SUMMARY: The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee 
(RE&EEAC) will hold a meeting by teleconference on Tuesday, January 13, 
2015. The meeting is open to the public and the call-in information 
will be provided upon request.

DATES: January 13, 2015, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time 
(EST). Members of the public wishing to participate in the 
teleconference must notify Andrew Bennett at the contact information 
below by 5 p.m. EST on Friday, January 9, 2015, in order to pre-
register for access to the teleconference line and to receive relevant 
information in advance of the meeting.

FOR ALL FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Including Teleconference Access: 
Andrew Bennett, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries (OEEI), 
International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce at 
(202) 482-5235; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: The Secretary of Commerce established the RE&EEAC 
pursuant to his discretionary authority and in accordance with the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) on July 14, 2010. The 
RE&EEAC was re-chartered on June 12, 2014. The RE&EEAC provides the 
Secretary of Commerce with consensus advice from the private sector on 
the development and administration of programs and policies to enhance 
the international competitiveness of the U.S. renewable energy and 
energy efficiency industries.
    During the January 13th teleconference meeting of the RE&EEAC, 
committee members will discuss priority issues identified in advance by 
the interim Sub-Committee for

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Organization and Priority Issues. The meeting will be open to the 
public and individuals wishing to join the meeting and receive call-in 
information may contact the Committee's Designated Federal Officer, 
Andrew Bennett, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries (OEEI), 
International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce at 
(202) 482-5235; email: [email protected].
    A limited amount of time before the close of the meeting will be 
available for pertinent oral comments from members of the public 
joining the conference call. To accommodate as many speakers as 
possible, the time for public comments will be limited to two minutes 
per person. Individuals wishing to reserve additional speaking time 
during the meeting must contact Mr. Bennett and submit a brief 
statement of the general nature of the comments, as well as the name 
and address of the proposed participant by 5 p.m. EST on Friday, 
January 9, 2015. If the number of registrants requesting to make 
statements is greater than can be reasonably accommodated during the 
teleconference, the International Trade Administration may conduct a 
lottery to determine the speakers. Speakers are requested to submit a 
copy of their oral comments by email to Mr. Bennett for distribution to 
the participants in advance of the teleconference.
    Any member of the public may submit pertinent written comments 
concerning the RE&EEAC's affairs at any time before or after the 
meeting. Comments may be submitted to the Renewable Energy and Energy 
Efficiency Advisory Committee, c/o: Andrew Bennett, Office of Energy 
and Environmental Industries, U.S. Department of Commerce, Mail Stop: 
4053, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. To be 
considered during the teleconference, written comments must be received 
no later than 5 p.m. EST on Friday, January 9, 2015, to ensure 
transmission to the Committee prior to the teleconference. Comments 
received after that date will be distributed to the members but may not 
be considered on the teleconference.
    Copies of RE&EEAC meeting minutes will be available within 30 days 
following the meeting.

    Dated: December 19, 2014.
Edward A. O'Malley,
Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries.
[FR Doc. 2014-30251 Filed 12-23-14; 8:45 am]
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