[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 35 (Thursday, February 21, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 5429]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-02844]



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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, March 13, 2019; 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. EST; Thursday, 
March 14, 2019; 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST.

ADDRESSES: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, 4301 Wilson 
Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22203 (Ballston Metro Stop).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lawrence Mansueti, Designated Federal 
Officer, Office of Electricity, U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal 
Building, Room 8G-017, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 
20585; Telephone: (202) 586-2588 or Email: 
[email protected].

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), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. 2, to provide 
advice to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in implementing the 
Energy Policy Act of 2005, executing 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 electricity.

Tentative Agenda

March 13, 2019

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Registration
1:00 p.m.-1:20 p.m. Welcome, Introductions, Developments since the 
October 2018 Meeting
1:20 p.m.-1:50 p.m. Update on OE Programs and Initiatives
1:50 p.m.-2:20 p.m. Presentation: OE Activities Related to Data 
Analytics
2:20 p.m.-2:40 p.m. Break
2:40 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Panel Session: Value Proposition for Big Data 
Analytics
5:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Break
5:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Energy Storage Subcommittee Update
5:45 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Wrap-up and Adjourn Day 1

March 14, 2019

8:00 a.m.-8:10 a.m. Day 2 Opening Remarks
8:10 a.m.-8:50 a.m. Energy Sector Cybersecurity Activities in Federal 
Government
8:50 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Panel Session: Electric Sector Cybersecurity 
Preparedness: Separating Facts from Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt
11:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Break
11:15 a.m.-11:40 a.m. Smart Grid Subcommittee Update
11:40 a.m.-11:50 a.m. Public Comments
11:50 a.m.-12:00 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. Individuals who wish to offer public comments at the 
EAC meeting may do so on Thursday, March 14, 2019, but must register at 
the registration table in advance. Approximately 10 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 Open Meeting,'' to Mr. Lawrence 
Mansueti at 202-586-1472 (Fax) or email: [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. Lawrence 
Mansueti at the address above.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on February 14, 2019.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-02844 Filed 2-20-19; 8:45 am]
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