[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 63 (Monday, April 5, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17591-17592]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-06934]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Electricity Advisory Committee; Meeting

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, April 22, 2021; 2:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m. EST.

ADDRESSES: This 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/april-22-2021-meeting-electricity-advisory-committee.

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), 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 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: This meeting of the EAC is expected to include 
discussion of the EAC's recommendations to DOE concerning the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) Order 2222. In addition, the EAC 
is also expected to discuss the Five-Year Energy Storage Plan as 
required by section 641(e)(4) of Energy Independence and Security Act 
of 2007 (EISA). During the meeting, the full EAC membership will vote 
on whether to approve recommendations concerning both FERC Order 2222 
and the Five-Year Energy Storage Plan.

April 22, 2021

2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. WebEx Attendee Sign-On
2:30 p.m.-2:40 p.m. Welcome, Introductions, and Roll Call
2:40 p.m.-3:10 p.m. Discussion and vote on the FERC Order 2222 
Recommendations

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3:10 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Discussion and vote on the Five-Year Energy Storage 
Plan
3:30 p.m.-3:40 p.m. New Charges to EAC on Model Pathways for Grid 
Modernization
3:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m. Public Comment
3:55 p.m.-4:00 p.m. 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 during 
the call but must register in advance with Mr. Christopher Lawrence. 
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 identified by ``Electricity Advisory Committee 
August ESCG RFI 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.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on March 30, 2021.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-06934 Filed 4-2-21; 8:45 am]
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