[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 185 (Wednesday, September 23, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59769-59770]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-20926]


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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, October 14, 2020; 11:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. EST; Thursday, 
October 15, 2020; 11:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EST.

ADDRESSES: Due to ongoing precautionary measures surrounding the spread 
of COVID-19, the October 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/october-14-15-2020-meeting-electricity-advisory-committee. Please note, you must register for each 
day you would like to attend.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 (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

October 14, 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 
August 2020 Meeting
12:20 p.m.-12:40 p.m. Update on Office of Electricity Programs and 
Initiatives
12:40 p.m.-1:20 p.m. Overview of Defense Critical Electric 
Infrastructure (DCEI) Strategy
1:20 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Moderated Roundtable Discussion Regarding DCEI 
Strategy
2:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m. State-Federal Coordination Issues Discussion Among 
EAC Members
4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Energy Storage Subcommittee Report
4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Smart Grid Subcommittee Update
5:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Wrap-up and Adjourn Day 1

October 15, 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 Bulk Power System Executive Order 
Implementation
12:40 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Break
1:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m. Panel: Big Data Analytics in the Utility Setting: 
The experiences, barriers and future needs--Panel 1: Transmission and 
Distribution
1:50 p.m.-2:40 p.m. Moderated Roundtable Discussion Between DOE and EAC 
Regarding Grid Modernization and Planning Activities
2:40 p.m.-2:50 p.m. Break
2:50 p.m.-3:40 p.m. Panel: Big Data Analytics in the Utility Setting: 
The experiences, barriers and future needs--Panel 2: Operators, 
Municipal and Cooperative Utilities
3:40 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Q&A and Moderated Discussion with Panel 2
4:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m. Break
4:50 p.m.-5:10 p.m. Public Comments
5:10 p.m.-5:30 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 October 
15, 2020, but must register in advance. Approximately 20 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 October 2020 Meeting,'' to Mr. 
Christopher Lawrence at [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. Christopher 
Lawrence at the address above.


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    Signed in Washington, DC, on September 17, 2020.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-20926 Filed 9-22-20; 8:45 am]
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