[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 99 (Tuesday, May 25, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28091-28092]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-10952]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Electricity Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Electricity.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a virtual 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, June 9, 2021; 11:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. EST; Thursday, 
June 10, 2021; 11:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EST.

ADDRESSES: Due to ongoing precautionary measures surrounding the spread 
of COVID-19, the June 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/june-9-10-2021-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), as amended, 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

June 9, 2021

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 
April 2021 Meeting
12:20 p.m.-1:00 p.m.--Update on Office of Electricity Programs and 
Initiatives
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.--Panel Presentation: Working Together Towards a 
Sustainable and Resilient Zero Carbon Emission Future: Hydrogen, 
Batteries, & Natural Gas
2:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m.--Break
2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.--Open Discussion Among Members Regarding the 
Storage Panel Presentation
3:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m.--Energy Storage Subcommittee Report

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4:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.--Subcommittee Update: Smart Grid
4:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m.--Subcommittee Update: Grid Resilience for National 
Security
4:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m.--Wrap-up and Adjourn Day 1

June 10, 2021

11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.--WebEx Attendee Sign-On
12:00 p.m.-12:10 p.m.--Day 2 Opening Remarks
12:10 p.m.-1:00 p.m.--Panel: Electric Vehicle Integration Report
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.--Discussion Between EAC Member and Panelists 
Regarding Electric Vehicle Integration Report
2:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m.--Break
2:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.--Resilience Panel Metrics Panel and Discussion
4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.--Discussion of Pathway Development Project
4:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.--Public Comments
4:50 p.m.-5:00 p.m.--Wrap-up and Adjourn June 2021 Meeting of the EAC

    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 June 10, 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 
June 2021 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 May 19, 2021.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-10952 Filed 5-24-21; 8:45 am]
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