[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 82 (Tuesday, April 28, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23510-23511]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-08965]
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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:
Thursday, May 28, 2020; 11:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EDT
Friday, May 29, 2020; 11:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EDT
ADDRESSES: Due to ongoing precautionary measures surrounding the spread
of COVID-19, the May 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/may-28-29-2020-meeting-electricity-advisory-committee. Please note, you must register for each day you
would like to attend.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Christopher Lawrence, Designated
Federal Officer, Office of Electricity, U.S. Department of Energy,
Washington, DC 20585; Telephone: (202) 586-5260 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), to provide advice to the U.S. Department
of Energy
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(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
May 28, 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
June 2019 Meeting
1:20 p.m.-1:40 p.m. Update on Office of Electricity Programs and
Initiatives
1:40 p.m.-2:20 p.m. Electric Industry Experience with Long Term Energy
Storage and Power-to-Gas Storage
2:10 p.m.-2:50 p.m. Department of Energy R&D Strategy Related to Power-
to-Gas Research and Development
2:50 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Moderated Roundtable Discussion Between DOE and EAC
Regarding Power-to-Gas Research and Development
4:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m. Energy Storage Subcommittee Report and Vote on 2020
Biennial Storage Assessment Work Product
4:50 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Wrap-up and Adjourn Day 1
May 29, 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 North American Energy Resilience
Model (NAERM)
12:40 p.m.-2:00 p.m. DOE Activities Related to Grid Modernization and
Planning
2:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Break
2:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Moderated Roundtable Discussion Between DOE and EAC
Regarding Grid Modernization and Planning Activities
4:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m. Smart Grid Subcommittee Report
4:20 p.m.-4:35 p.m. Public Comments
4:35 p.m.-5:00 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, no advanced registration is required. Individuals who
wish to offer public comments at the EAC meeting may do so on Friday,
May 29, but must register in advance by contacting Mr. Christopher
Lawrence using the contact information above. Approximately 15 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
via email identified by ``Electricity Advisory Committee May 2020
Meeting,'' to Mr. Christopher Lawrence.
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.
Signed in Washington, DC on April 22, 2020.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-08965 Filed 4-27-20; 8:45 am]
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