Electricity Advisory Committee Meeting, 10486-10487 [2012-4048]

Download as PDF 10486 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 35 / Wednesday, February 22, 2012 / Notices development and implementation of programs related to onshore unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resources to the Secretary of Energy and provide comments and recommendations and priorities for the Department of Energy Annual Plan per requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Title IX, Subtitle J, Section 999. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 10:30 a.m. Registration 11 a.m. Welcome and Roll Call; Opening Remarks by the Committee Chair; Report by the Editing Subcommittee; Facilitated Discussion by the Members regarding Final Report; Approval of Committee Final Report. 12:30 p.m. Public Comments, if any 12:45 p.m. Adjourn Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. The Designated Federal Officer and the Chairman of the Committee will lead the meeting for the orderly conduct of business. Individuals who would like to attend must RSVP to UnconventionalResources@hq.doe.gov no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Please provide your name, organization, citizenship and contact information. Space is limited. Anyone attending the meeting will be required to present government issued identification. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. If you would like to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you should contact Elena Melchert at the telephone number listed above. You must make your request for an oral statement at least three business days prior to the meeting, and reasonable provisions will be made to include all who wish to speak. Public comment will follow the three minute rule. Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and copying within 60 days at the following Web site: https://www.fossil.energy.gov/ programs/oilgas/advisorycommittees/ UnconventionalResources.html. Issued at Washington, DC on February 15, 2012. LaTanya R. Butler, Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–4083 Filed 2–21–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P 16:37 Feb 21, 2012 Electricity Advisory Committee Meeting Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of the Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Monday, March 5, 2012, 2 p.m.–5 p.m. (EST). Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (EST). ADDRESSES: Ronald Reagan International Building, Horizon Room, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20229. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Rosenbaum, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 8G–017, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585; Telephone: (202) 586–1060 or Email: matthew.rosenbaum@hq.doe.gov. SUMMARY: Tentative Agenda VerDate Mar<15>2010 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Jkt 226001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Committee: The Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC) was re-established in July 2010, 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 the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, and modernizing the nation’s electricity delivery infrastructure. The EAC is composed of individuals of diverse background selected for their technical expertise and experience, established records of distinguished professional service, and their knowledge of issues that pertain to electricity. Tentative Agenda: The meeting of the EAC is expected to include discussion of the activities of the Energy Storage Technologies Subcommittee, the Smart Grid Subcommittee, the Transmission Subcommittee, and a discussion of potential study topics for consideration by the EAC, as requested by the DOE’s Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. Tentative Agenda: March 5, 2012 1:30 p.m.–2 p.m.—Registration. 2 p.m.–2:30 p.m.—Welcome and PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Introductions. 2:30 p.m.–5 p.m.—Discussion of Key Energy Issues and Important Federal and Regional Developments. 5 p.m.—Adjourn Day One of EAC Meeting. Tentative Agenda: March 6, 2012 8 a.m.–8:30 a.m.—Day Two Opening Remarks. Session I: Electric Transmission 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m.—Discussion of Key Transmission Issues from Day 1. 9:15 a.m.–10:15 a.m.—Session 1: Transmission Subcommittee Focus Areas and Action Plan for 2012. 10:15 a.m.–10:30 a.m.—Break. Session II: Energy Storage Technologies 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.—Discussion of Key Storage Issues from Day 1. 11:15 a.m.–2:15 p.m.—Session 1: Storage Subcommittee Focus Areas and Action Plan for 2012. 12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.—Lunch (Provided to EAC members; Others Are on Your Own). Session III: Smart Grid 1:15 p.m.–2 p.m.—Discussion of Key Smart Grid Issues from Day 1. 2 p.m.–3 p.m.—Smart Grid Subcommittee Focus Areas and Action Plan for 2012. 3 p.m.–3:15 p.m.—Break. 3:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m.—Public Comments (Must register to comment at time of check-in). 3:45 p.m.–4 p.m.—Wrap Up of March 2012 EAC Meeting. 4 p.m.—Adjourn. The meeting agenda may change to accommodate EAC business. For EAC agenda updates, see the EAC Web site at: https://www.oe.energy.gov/eac.htm. 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 Tuesday, March 6, 2011, but must register at the registration table 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 to Mr. Matthew Rosenbaum. You may submit comments, identified by ‘‘Electricity Advisory Committee Open Meeting,’’ by any of the following methods: • Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Matthew Rosenbaum, Office of E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 35 / Wednesday, February 22, 2012 / Notices Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 8G–017, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. • Email: matthew.rosenbaum@hq.doe.gov. Include ‘‘Electricity Advisory Committee Open Meeting’’ in the subject line of the message. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and identifier. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.oe.energy.gov/eac.htm, including any personal information provided. • Docket: For access to the docket, to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.oe.energy.gov/eac.htm. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The following electronic file formats are acceptable: Microsoft Word (.doc), Corel Word Perfect (.wpd), Adobe Acrobat (.pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), plain text (.txt), Microsoft Excel (.xls), and Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt). If you submit information that you believe to be exempt by law from public disclosure, you must submit one complete copy, as well as one copy from which the information claimed to be exempt by law from public disclosure has been deleted. You must also explain the reasons why you believe the deleted information is exempt from disclosure. DOE is responsible for the final determination concerning disclosure or nondisclosure of the information and for treating it in accordance with the DOE’s Freedom of Information regulations (10 CFR 1004.11). The EAC will also hold meetings in Washington, DC on June 11–12, 2012 and October 15–16, 2012. The venue and agenda will be provided in future notices. Note: Delivery of the U.S. Postal Service mail to DOE may be delayed by several weeks due to security screening. The Department, therefore, encourages those wishing to comment to submit comments electronically by email. If comments are submitted by regular mail, the Department requests that they be accompanied by a CD or diskette containing electronic files of the submission. Minutes: The minutes of the EAC meeting will be posted on the EAC Web page at https://energy.gov/oe/services/ electricity-advisory-committee-eac. They can also be obtained by contacting Mr. Matthew Rosenbaum at the address above. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:37 Feb 21, 2012 Jkt 226001 Issued in Washington, DC, on February 15, 2012. LaTanya R. Butler, Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–4048 Filed 2–21–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee Office of Fossil Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of the Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Thursday, March 8, 2012, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. (EST). ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elena Melchert, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Oil and Natural Gas, Washington, DC 20585. Phone: (202) 586–5600. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Committee: The purpose of the Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee is to provide advice on development and implementation of programs related to ultra-deepwater architecture and technology to the Secretary of Energy and provide comments and recommendations and priorities for the Department of Energy Annual Plan per requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Title IX, Subtitle J, Section 999D. Tentative Agenda: 12:30 p.m. Registration 1:00 p.m. Welcome and Roll Call; Opening Remarks by the Committee Chair; Report by the Editing Subcommittee; Facilitated Discussion by the Members regarding Final Report; Approval of Committee Final Report. 2:45 p.m. Public Comments, if any 3:00 p.m. Adjourn Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. The Designated Federal Officer and the Chairman of the Committee will lead the meeting for the orderly conduct of business. Individuals who would like to attend must RSVP to UltraDeepwater@hq.doe.gov no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Please provide your name, organization, citizenship and contact information. Space is limited. Anyone SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10487 attending the meeting will be required to present government issued identification. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. If you would like to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you should contact Elena Melchert at the telephone number listed above. You must make your request for an oral statement at least three business days prior to the meeting, and reasonable provisions will be made to include all who wish to speak. Public comment will follow the three minute rule. Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and copying within 60 days at the following Web site: https://www.fossil.energy.gov/ programs/oilgas/advisorycommittees/ UltraDeepwater.html. Issued at Washington, DC, on February 15, 2012. LaTanya R. Butler, Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–4086 Filed 2–21–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC12–68–000. Applicants: Stephentown Regulation Services LLC. Description: Application of Stephentown Regulation Services LLC. Filed Date: 2/9/12. Accession Number: 20120209–5173. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/1/12. Docket Numbers: EC12–69–000. Applicants: American Electric Power Service Corporation, Appalachian Power Company, Wheeling Power Company. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 35 (Wednesday, February 22, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10486-10487]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-4048]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Electricity Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, 
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 (Pub. L. 92- 463, 
86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be 
announced in the Federal Register.

DATES: 

Monday, March 5, 2012, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. (EST).
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (EST).

ADDRESSES: Ronald Reagan International Building, Horizon Room, 1300 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20229.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Rosenbaum, Office of 
Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, U.S. Department of Energy, 
Forrestal Building, Room 8G-017, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585; Telephone: (202) 586-1060 or Email: 
matthew.rosenbaum@hq.doe.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Purpose of the Committee: The Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC) 
was re-established in July 2010, 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 the Energy 
Independence and Security Act of 2007, and modernizing the nation's 
electricity delivery infrastructure. The EAC is composed of individuals 
of diverse background selected for their technical expertise and 
experience, established records of distinguished professional service, 
and their knowledge of issues that pertain to electricity.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting of the EAC is expected to include 
discussion of the activities of the Energy Storage Technologies 
Subcommittee, the Smart Grid Subcommittee, the Transmission 
Subcommittee, and a discussion of potential study topics for 
consideration by the EAC, as requested by the DOE's Office of 
Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability.

Tentative Agenda: March 5, 2012
    1:30 p.m.-2 p.m.--Registration.
    2 p.m.-2:30 p.m.--Welcome and Introductions.
    2:30 p.m.-5 p.m.--Discussion of Key Energy Issues and Important 
Federal and Regional Developments.
    5 p.m.--Adjourn Day One of EAC Meeting.

Tentative Agenda: March 6, 2012
    8 a.m.-8:30 a.m.--Day Two Opening Remarks.

Session I: Electric Transmission
    8:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m.--Discussion of Key Transmission Issues from Day 
1.
    9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.--Session 1: Transmission Subcommittee Focus 
Areas and Action Plan for 2012.
    10:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m.--Break.

Session II: Energy Storage Technologies
    10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.--Discussion of Key Storage Issues from Day 1.
    11:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m.--Session 1: Storage Subcommittee Focus Areas 
and Action Plan for 2012.
    12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.--Lunch (Provided to EAC members; Others Are on 
Your Own).

Session III: Smart Grid
    1:15 p.m.-2 p.m.--Discussion of Key Smart Grid Issues from Day 1.
    2 p.m.-3 p.m.--Smart Grid Subcommittee Focus Areas and Action Plan 
for 2012.
    3 p.m.-3:15 p.m.--Break.
    3:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m.--Public Comments (Must register to comment at 
time of check-in).
    3:45 p.m.-4 p.m.--Wrap Up of March 2012 EAC Meeting.
    4 p.m.--Adjourn.

The meeting agenda may change to accommodate EAC business. For EAC 
agenda updates, see the EAC Web site at: https://www.oe.energy.gov/eac.htm.
    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 Tuesday, March 6, 2011, but must register at 
the registration table 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 to Mr. 
Matthew Rosenbaum.
    You may submit comments, identified by ``Electricity Advisory 
Committee Open Meeting,'' by any of the following methods:
     Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Matthew Rosenbaum, Office of

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Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, U.S. Department of Energy, 
Forrestal Building, Room 8G-017, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585.
     Email: matthew.rosenbaum@hq.doe.gov. Include ``Electricity 
Advisory Committee Open Meeting'' in the subject line of the message.
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All 
submissions received must include the agency name and identifier. All 
comments received will be posted without change to https://www.oe.energy.gov/eac.htm, including any personal information provided.
     Docket: For access to the docket, to read background 
documents or comments received, go to https://www.oe.energy.gov/eac.htm.

The following electronic file formats are acceptable: Microsoft Word 
(.doc), Corel Word Perfect (.wpd), Adobe Acrobat (.pdf), Rich Text 
Format (.rtf), plain text (.txt), Microsoft Excel (.xls), and Microsoft 
PowerPoint (.ppt). If you submit information that you believe to be 
exempt by law from public disclosure, you must submit one complete 
copy, as well as one copy from which the information claimed to be 
exempt by law from public disclosure has been deleted. You must also 
explain the reasons why you believe the deleted information is exempt 
from disclosure.
    DOE is responsible for the final determination concerning 
disclosure or nondisclosure of the information and for treating it in 
accordance with the DOE's Freedom of Information regulations (10 CFR 
1004.11).
    The EAC will also hold meetings in Washington, DC on June 11-12, 
2012 and October 15-16, 2012. The venue and agenda will be provided in 
future notices.

    Note: Delivery of the U.S. Postal Service mail to DOE may be 
delayed by several weeks due to security screening. The Department, 
therefore, encourages those wishing to comment to submit comments 
electronically by email. If comments are submitted by regular mail, 
the Department requests that they be accompanied by a CD or diskette 
containing electronic files of the submission.

    Minutes: The minutes of the EAC meeting will be posted on the EAC 
Web page at https://energy.gov/oe/services/electricity-advisory-committee-eac. They can also be obtained by contacting Mr. Matthew 
Rosenbaum at the address above.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 15, 2012.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-4048 Filed 2-21-12; 8:45 am]
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