Electricity Advisory Committee, 28207-28208 [2013-11411]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 93 / Tuesday, May 14, 2013 / Notices Air quality; soils, geology, and mineral resources; ground water; surface water; biological resources; cultural resources; land use; socioeconomics; environmental justice; community services; utility systems; transportation; materials and waste management; human health, safety, and accidents; and noise. Because the proposed project may affect wetlands, the draft EIS includes an assessment of impacts to wetlands in accordance with DOE regulations for Compliance with Floodplains and Wetlands Environmental Review Requirements (10 CFR Part 1022). In accordance with 40 CFR 93.156, DOE is also publishing a draft conformity analysis for the Lake Charles area, which is contained in the draft EIS. Availability of the Draft EIS Copies of the draft EIS have been distributed to members of Congress; Native American tribal governments; federal, state, and local officials; and agencies, organizations, and individuals who have expressed interest. The draft EIS will be available on the internet at https://energy.gov/nepa/ and https:// www.netl.doe.gov/publications/others/ nepa/. Copies of the draft EIS are available for public review at the following locations: Sulphur Regional Library, 1160 Cypress Street in Sulphur, Louisiana; Westlake Library, 937 Mulberry Street in Westlake, Louisiana; Maplewood Library, 91 Center Circle in Sulphur, Louisiana; and Pearland Library, 3522 Liberty Drive in Pearland, Texas. Additional copies also can be requested (see ADDRESSES). Dated: May 8, 2013. Mark J. Matarrese, Director, Office of Environment, Security, Safety & Health, Office of Fossil Energy. [FR Doc. 2013–11413 Filed 5–13–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Hanford Department of Energy. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Hanford. 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, June 6, 2013; 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2013; 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:52 May 13, 2013 Jkt 229001 Red Lion Hanford House, 802 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly Ballinger, Federal Coordinator, Department of Energy Richland Operations Office, 825 Jadwin Avenue, P.O. Box 550, A7–75, Richland, WA, 99352; Phone: (509) 376–6332; or Email: kimberly.ballinger@rl.doe.gov. 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ADDRESSES: Tentative Agenda • Draft Advice Æ Advice on 2014–2015 Budget Priorities Æ Advice on 2014 Lifecycle Report Æ Advice on 100–F Area Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study and Proposed Plan (Draft A), and Transition to Long Term Stewardship Æ Advice on 300 Area Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study and Proposed Plan (Rev. 0) • Discussion Topics Æ Tri-Party Agreement Agencies’ Program Updates D DOE, Richland Operations Office D DOE, Office of River Protection D State of Washington Department of Ecology D U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Æ Committee reports Æ Draft Recommendations for Board Diversity and other Board Effectiveness Issues Æ Draft 2014 Hanford Advisory Board Work Plan/Priorities and Calendar Æ Board Business Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. The EM SSAB, Hanford, welcomes the attendance of the public at its advisory committee meetings and will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or special needs. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Kimberly Ballinger at least seven days in advance of the meeting at the phone number listed above. Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Individuals who wish to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact Kimberly Ballinger at the address or telephone number listed above. Requests must be received five days prior to the meeting and reasonable provision will be made PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28207 to include the presentation in the agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to make public comments will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments. Minutes: Minutes will be available by writing or calling Kimberly Ballinger’s office at the address or phone number listed above. Minutes will also be available at the following Web site: https://www.hanford.gov/page.cfm/hab. Issued at Washington, DC, on May 8, 2013. LaTanya R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–11414 Filed 5–13–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Electricity Advisory Committee 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: Wednesday, June 5, 2013; 12:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m. (EDT); Thursday, June 6, 2013; 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (EDT). ADDRESSES: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203. 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1 28208 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 93 / Tuesday, May 14, 2013 / Notices 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, and the Transmission Subcommittee, as well as discussions of cyber security issues in the power sector, energy storage valuation, and customer acceptance issues of Smart Grid technology. Tentative Agenda: June 5, 2013 12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m. EAC Leadership Committee Meeting 12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m. Registration 1:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Welcome and Developments since the October 2012 Meeting 1:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Update on DOE Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE) 2013 Current Programs and Initiatives 2:00 p.m.–2:50 p.m. Race to the Top Initiative Working Group Discussion 2:50 p.m.–3:10 p.m. FERC Update 3:10 p.m.–3:20 p.m. Break 3:20 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Key Federal Roles to Enhance Cyber Security in the Power Sector Panel and EAC Member Discussion 5:00 p.m.–5:40 p.m. EAC Transmission Subcommittee 2013 Papers and Work Plan for 2013, EAC Member Discussion 5:40 p.m.–5:45 p.m. Wrap up Day One 5:45 p.m. Adjourn Day One of June 2013 Meeting of the EAC mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Tentative Agenda: June 6, 2013 8:00 a.m.–9:20 a.m. Energy Storage Valuation Panel and EAC Member Discussion 9:40 a.m.–10:50 a.m. EAC Storage Subcommittee Activities and Plans for 2013, EAC Member Discussion 10:50 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Break 11:00 a.m.–12:40 p.m. Customer Acceptance Issues for the Smart Grid Panel and EAC Member Discussion 12:40 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Lunch (Local Restaurants) 2:00 p.m.–3:10 p.m. EAC Smart Grid Subcommittee Papers and Work Plans for 2013, EAC Member Discussion and Decision 3:10 p.m.–3:25 p.m. Public Comments (Must register to comment at time of check-in) 3:25 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Wrap Up of June 2013 EAC Meeting. 3:30 p.m. Adjourn June 2013 Meeting of the EAC The meeting agenda may change to accommodate EAC business. For EAC VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:52 May 13, 2013 Jkt 229001 agenda updates, see the EAC Web site at: https://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 Thursday, June 6, 2013, 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 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:// energy.gov/oe/services/electricityadvisory-committee-eac, including any personal information provided. • Docket: For access to the docket, to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// energy.gov/oe/services/electricityadvisory-committee-eac. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 treating it in accordance with the DOE’s Freedom of Information regulations (10 CFR 1004.11). Note: Delivery of the U.S. Postal Service mail to DOE may be delayed by several weeks due to security screening. DOE, 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 May 7, 2013. LaTanya R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–11411 Filed 5–13–13; 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: EC13–100–000. Applicants: Southwestern Public Service Company. Description: Application of Southwestern Public Service Company for Authorization under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act for Disposition of Jurisdictional Facilities. Filed Date: 4/29/13. Accession Number: 20130429–5291. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/20/13. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER10–1530–001. Applicants: Llano Estacado Wind, LLC. Description: Supplement to December 31, 2012 Triennial Updated Market Power Analysis for the Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Region of Llano Estacado Wind, LLC. Filed Date: 4/29/13. Accession Number: 20130429–5109. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/20/13. Docket Numbers: ER10–2712–001. Applicants: Cargill Power Markets, LLC. Description: Notice of Change in Status of Cargill Power Markets, LLC. Filed Date: 4/30/13. Accession Number: 20130430–5349. E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 93 (Tuesday, May 14, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28207-28208]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-11411]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Electricity Advisory Committee

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: Wednesday, June 5, 2013; 12:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m. (EDT); Thursday, 
June 6, 2013; 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (EDT).

ADDRESSES: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, 4301 Wilson 
Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203.

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

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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, and the Transmission 
Subcommittee, as well as discussions of cyber security issues in the 
power sector, energy storage valuation, and customer acceptance issues 
of Smart Grid technology.

Tentative Agenda: June 5, 2013

12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m. EAC Leadership Committee Meeting
12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Registration
1:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Welcome and Developments since the October 2012 
Meeting
1:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Update on DOE Office of Electricity Delivery and 
Energy Reliability (OE) 2013 Current Programs and Initiatives
2:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m. Race to the Top Initiative Working Group Discussion
2:50 p.m.-3:10 p.m. FERC Update
3:10 p.m.-3:20 p.m. Break
3:20 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Key Federal Roles to Enhance Cyber Security in the 
Power Sector Panel and EAC Member Discussion
5:00 p.m.-5:40 p.m. EAC Transmission Subcommittee 2013 Papers and Work 
Plan for 2013, EAC Member Discussion
5:40 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Wrap up Day One
5:45 p.m. Adjourn Day One of June 2013 Meeting of the EAC

Tentative Agenda: June 6, 2013

8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m. Energy Storage Valuation Panel and EAC Member 
Discussion
9:40 a.m.-10:50 a.m. EAC Storage Subcommittee Activities and Plans for 
2013, EAC Member Discussion
10:50 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m.-12:40 p.m. Customer Acceptance Issues for the Smart Grid 
Panel and EAC Member Discussion
12:40 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Lunch (Local Restaurants)
2:00 p.m.-3:10 p.m. EAC Smart Grid Subcommittee Papers and Work Plans 
for 2013, EAC Member Discussion and Decision
3:10 p.m.-3:25 p.m. Public Comments (Must register to comment at time 
of check-in)
3:25 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Wrap Up of June 2013 EAC Meeting.
3:30 p.m. Adjourn June 2013 Meeting of the EAC
    The meeting agenda may change to accommodate EAC business. For EAC 
agenda updates, see the EAC Web site at: https://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 Thursday, June 6, 2013, 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 
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://energy.gov/oe/services/electricity-advisory-committee-eac, including any personal 
information provided.
     Docket: For access to the docket, to read background 
documents or comments received, go to https://energy.gov/oe/services/electricity-advisory-committee-eac.
    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).

    Note: Delivery of the U.S. Postal Service mail to DOE may be 
delayed by several weeks due to security screening. DOE, 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 May 7, 2013.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-11411 Filed 5-13-13; 8:45 am]
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