Notice2021-21415
Electricity Advisory Committee
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Published
October 1, 2021
Issuing agencies
Energy Department
Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 188 (Friday, October 1, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 54443]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21415]
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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 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 20, 2021; 11:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m. EST
Thursday, October 21, 2021; 11:45 a.m.-5:00 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: <a href="https://www.energy.gov/oe/october-20-21-2021-meeting-electricity-advisory-committee">https://www.energy.gov/oe/october-20-21-2021-meeting-electricity-advisory-committee</a>. 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:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#581b302a312b2c3728303d2a7614392f2a3d363b3d183029763c373d763f372e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="96d5fee4ffe5e2f9e6fef3e4b8daf7e1e4f3f8f5f3d6fee7b8f2f9f3b8f1f9e0">[email protected]</span></a>.
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:
October 20, 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.-12:50 p.m. Update on Office of Electricity Programs and
Initiatives
12:50 p.m.-1:20 p.m. Overview of DOE Conducted Carbon-Free Energy
Futures Analysis
1:20 p.m.-1:50 p.m. Overview of DOE/OE Energy Storage Activities
1:50 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Break
2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Overview and Discussion of Energy Industrial
Base Project
3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Discussion of Supply Chain Congressional
Reports Focused on Supply Chain of Large Power Transformers and Battery
Storage
4:30 p.m.-4:40 p.m. Break
4:40 p.m.-5:40 p.m. Panel Discussion: Blackstart in the Variable
Generation Era
5:40 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Wrap-up and Adjourn Day 1
October 21, 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.-1:10 p.m. Update and Discussion on Section 8008
Voluntary Model Pathways Development
1:10 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Transmission-Distribution Coordination
1:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Panel and Discussion: FERC 2222 and Operational
Coordination
3:30 p.m.-3:40 p.m. Break
3:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m. Subcommittee Update: Energy Storage
3:55 p.m.-4:10 p.m. Subcommittee Update: Smart Grid
4:10 p.m.-4:25 p.m. Subcommittee Update: Grid Resilience for
National Security
4:25 p.m.-4:40 p.m. Public Comments
4:40 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Wrap-up and Adjourn October 2021 Meeting of the
EAC
The meeting agenda may change to accommodate EAC business. For EAC
agenda updates, see the EAC website at: <a href="http://energy.gov/oe/services/electricity-advisory-committee-eac">http://energy.gov/oe/services/electricity-advisory-committee-eac</a>.
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 21, but must register in advance.
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 2021 Meeting,'' to Mr. Christopher Lawrence at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b7f4dfc5dec4c3d8c7dfd2c599dbd6c0c5d2d9d4d2f7dfc699d3d8d299d0d8c1">[email protected]</a>.
Minutes: The minutes of the EAC meeting will be posted on the EAC
web page at <a href="http://energy.gov/oe/services/electricity-advisory-committee-eac">http://energy.gov/oe/services/electricity-advisory-committee-eac</a>. They can also be obtained by contacting Mr. Christopher
Lawrence at the address above.
Signed in Washington, DC, on September 28, 2021.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-21415 Filed 9-30-21; 8:45 am]
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