[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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