[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 183 (Friday, September 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 65379]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-20584]



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

DATES: 
    Tuesday October 17, 2023; 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. EST.
    Wednesday October 18, 2023; 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST.

ADDRESSES: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Headquarters 
in Arlington, VA, 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: https://www.energy.gov/oe/october-17-18-2023-electricity-advisory-committee-meeting. Please note, you must 
register for each day you would like to attend.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. 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, 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

October 17, 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 June 
Meeting
1:15 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Update from the Office of Electricity
1:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Update on FERC Activities
2:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Presentation of EAC Reliability Work Product and 
Vote
3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Moderated Discussion on Reliability
4:45 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Wrap-up and Adjourn Day 1 of October EAC Meeting

October 18, 2023

8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. WebEx Attendee Sign-On
8:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m. Opening Remarks
8:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Moderated Discussion on Energy Storage
9:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Update from the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy 
Security and Emergency Response Activities
11:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m. Energy Storage Subcommittee Update
11:10 a.m.-11:20 a.m. Smart Grid Subcommittee Update
11:20 a.m.-11:30 a.m. GRNS Subcommittee Update
11:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Public Comments
11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Wrap-up and Adjourn October Meeting of the EAC

    The meeting agenda and times may change to accommodate EAC 
business. For EAC agenda updates, see the EAC website at: https://www.energy.gov/oe/october-17-18-2023-electricity-advisory-committee-meeting.
    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 October 18, 2023, but must register in advance 
by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on October 17, 2023, by sending a written 
request identified by ``Electricity Advisory Committee October 2023 
Meeting,'' to Ms. Jayne Faith at [email protected]. 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 October 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 https://www.energy.gov/oe/october-17-18-2023-electricity-advisory-committee-meeting. They can also be obtained by contacting Ms. 
Jayne Faith at the address above.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on September 19, 2023.
LaTanya Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-20584 Filed 9-21-23; 8:45 am]
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