[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 25, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 4820]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01439]


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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 hybrid open meeting of the Electricity 
Advisory Committee (EAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 
requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the 
Federal Register.

DATES: Wednesday, February 15, 2023; 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. EST.
    Thursday, February 16, 2023; 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. EST.

ADDRESSES: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association 
Headquarters, 4301 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1, Arlington, VA 22203.
    Members of the public are encouraged to participate virtually, 
however, limited physical space is available for members of the public 
to attend onsite. To register to attend either in-person or virtually, 
please visit the meeting website: February 15-16, 2023 Electricity 
Advisory Committee Meeting [verbar] Department of Energy. Please note, 
you must register for each day you would like to attend.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jayne Faith, Designated Federal 
Officer, Office of Electricity, U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, 
DC 20585; Telephone: (202) 586-2983 or Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Purpose of the Committee: The EAC was established in accordance 
with the provisions of 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

February 15, 2023

12:45 p.m.-1:00 p.m. WebEx Attendee Sign-On
1:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Welcome, Introductions, Developments since October 
Meeting
1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Update from the Office of Electricity
2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Distribution and Design Presentation
3:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Break
3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. North American Resiliency Model (NAERM) 
Presentation
5:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Wrap-up and Adjourn Day 1

February 16, 2023

7:45 a.m.-8:00 a.m. WebEx Attendee Sign-On
8:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Opening Remarks
8:15 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Hurricane Resilience EAC Panel Discussion
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Energy Storage Subcommittee Update and EAC Vote 
on Biennial Storage Review
11:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Break
11:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Smart Grid Subcommittee Update and Vote on 8008 
Pathways Additional Information: Approach
11:45 p.m.-12:00 p.m. Grid Resilience for National Security 
Subcommittee Update
12:00 p.m.-12:20 p.m. Public Comments
12:20 p.m.-12:30 p.m. Wrap-up and Adjourn February Meeting of the EAC

    The meeting agenda and times may change to accommodate EAC 
business. For EAC agenda updates, see the EAC website at February 15-
16, 2023 Electricity Advisory Committee Meeting [verbar] Department of 
Energy.
    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 February 16, but must register in advance by 
5:00 p.m. Eastern time on February 15. 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 February 2023 Meeting,'' to Ms. 
Jayne Faith at [email protected].
    Minutes: The minutes of the EAC meeting will be posted on the EAC 
web page at February 15-16, 2023 Electricity Advisory Committee Meeting 
[verbar] Department of Energy. They can also be obtained by contacting 
Ms. Jayne Faith at the address above.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2023.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-01439 Filed 1-24-23; 8:45 am]
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