Version 5 Critical Infrastructure Protection Reliability Standards; Notice of Technical Conference, 13298-13299 [2014-05125]

Download as PDF emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 13298 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 46 / Monday, March 10, 2014 / Notices Take notice that on March 26, 2014, the staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) will hold a technical conference on the Revisions to Electric Quarterly Report (EQR) Filing Process. The conference will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (EST), in the Commission Meeting Room at 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The public may attend. Commission staff will demonstrate the new EQR filing system announced in Order No. 770.1 The new filing system includes two options for filing EQRs: one that will allow EQR users to file through a Web interface on the Commission’s Web site, and a second that will allow an EQR filer to file its EQR in an Extensible Mark-up Language formatted file. At the conference, staff will discuss the filing system using examples of both the XML and Web interface approaches that the Commission believes parties will find useful ahead of the new filing system ‘‘go-live’’ date. Any additional information regarding the agenda for the technical conference will be posted prior to the conference on the Calendar of Events on the Commission’s Web site, www.ferc.gov. A free Webcast of the conference will be available through www.ferc.gov. Anyone with Internet access interested in viewing this conference can do so by navigating to www.ferc.gov’s Calendar of Events and locating this event in the Calendar. The event will contain a link to the webcast. Capitol Connection provides technical support for the Webcasts and offers the option of listening to the conferences via phonebridge for a fee. If you need technical support, please visit www.CapitolConnections.org or call (703) 993–3100. Participants, either attending in person or on the Webcast, are encouraged to preregister at https:// www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/ 03-26-14-form.asp. The Webcasting provides audio service and is archived. Participants may submit questions before or during the event via email to: eqr@ferc.gov. Please specify ‘‘EQR Questions for Mar 26 Conference’’ in the subject line of your emails. This meeting/conference will be transcribed. Transcripts of the meeting/ conference will be immediately available for a fee from Ace-Federal Reporters, Inc. (202–347–3700 or 1– 800–336–6646). 1 Revisions to Electric Quarterly Report Filing Process, Order No. 770, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,338 (2012). VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:00 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 232001 Any additional information regarding the agenda for the technical conference will be posted prior to the conference on the Calendar of Events on the Commission’s Web site, www.ferc.gov. For more information about the technical conference, please contact: Carol B. White, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–6338, carol.white@ferc.gov. Sarah McKinley, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–8368, sarah.mckinley@ ferc.gov. Dated: March 4, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–05117 Filed 3–7–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY immediately for a fee should contact the Ace-Federal Reporters, Inc., at 202–347– 3700, or 1–800–336–6646. Two weeks after the post-forum meeting, the transcript will be available for free on the Commission’s e-library system. Anyone without access to the Commission’s Web site or who has questions about the technical conference should contact Norman Richardson at (202) 502–6219 or via email at annualcharges@ferc.gov. FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an email to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free (866) 208–3372 (voice), (202) 208–8659 (TTY), or send a FAX to 202–208–2106 with the required accommodations. Dated: March 4, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–05118 Filed 3–7–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AD14–2–000] DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Review of Cost Submittals by Other Federal Agencies for Administering Part I of the Federal Power Act; Notice of Technical Conference Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In an order issued on October 8, 2004, the Commission set forth a guideline for Other Federal Agencies (OFAs) to submit their costs related to Administering Part I of the Federal Power Act. Order On Rehearing Consolidating Administrative Annual Charges Bill Appeals And Modifying Annual Charges Billing Procedures, 109 FERC ¶ 61,040 (2004) (October 8 Order). The Commission required OFAs to submit their costs using the OFA Cost Submission Form. The October 8 Order also announced that a technical conference would be held for the purpose of reviewing the submitted cost forms and detailed supporting documentation. The Commission will hold a technical conference for reviewing the submitted OFA costs. The purpose of the conference will be for OFAs and licensees to discuss costs reported in the forms and any other supporting documentation or analyses. The technical conference will be held on March 20, 2014, in Conference Room 3M–1 at the Commission’s headquarters, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC. The technical conference will begin at 2:00 p.m. (EST). The technical conference will also be transcribed. Those interested in obtaining a copy of the transcript PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [Docket No. RM13–5–000] Version 5 Critical Infrastructure Protection Reliability Standards; Notice of Technical Conference Take notice that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) will hold a staff-led technical conference on Critical Infrastructure Protection Issues Identified in Order No. 791 on April 29, 2014, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at approximately 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The conference will be held at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The technical conference shall facilitate a structured dialogue on operational and technical issues identified by the Commission in the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) version 5 Standards Final Rule. Technical Conference panelists may be asked to address: (1) Whether additional definitions and/or security controls are needed to protect Bulk-Power System communications networks, including remote systems access; (2) the adequacy of the approved CIP version 5 Standards’ protections for Bulk-Power System data being transmitted over data networks; and (3) functional differences between the respective methods utilized for identification, categorization, and specification of appropriate levels of protection for cyber assets using CIP E:\FR\FM\10MRN1.SGM 10MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 46 / Monday, March 10, 2014 / Notices version 5 Standards as compared with those employed within the National Institute of Standards and Technology Security Risk Management Framework. The technical conference will be led by Commission staff, with prepared remarks to be presented by invited panelists, which must be submitted to the Commission shortly in advance of the conference. A subsequent notice detailing the topics to be discussed and agenda will be issued in advance of the conference. There is no fee for attendance. However, members of the public are encouraged to preregister online at: https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/ registration/04-29-14-form.asp. Those wishing to participate in panel discussions should submit nominations no later than close of business on March 14 online at: https://www.ferc.gov/ whats-new/registration/04-29-14speaker-form.asp. There will be no webcast of this event. However, it will be transcribed. Transcripts of the meeting/conference will be immediately available for a fee from Ace-Federal Reporters, Inc. (202– 347–3700 or 1–800–336–6646). FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an email to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free (866) 208–3372 (voice) or (202) 502– 8659 (TTY), or send a fax to (202) 208– 2106 with the requested accommodations. For more information about the technical conference, please contact: Sarah McKinley, Office of External Affairs, 202–502–8368, sarah.mckinley@ ferc.gov. Dated: February 27, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–05125 Filed 3–7–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL 9907–60–OA] emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Meetings of the Local Government Advisory Committee and the Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS) will meet in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (EST). The SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:00 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 232001 Subcommittee will discuss training related to decentralized wastewater treatment; affordability; and other issues and recommendations to the Administrator regarding environmental issues affecting small communities. The Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) will meet in Washington, DC, on Thursday, March 27, 2014, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (EST), and Friday, March 28, 2014, 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (EST). The focus of the Committee meeting will be on issues pertaining to protecting America’s waters; cleaning up our communities; air, climate and energy; and climate change resiliency and sustainability. These are open meetings, and all interested persons are invited to participate. The Subcommittee will hear comments from the public between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, and the Committee will hear comments from the public between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2014. Individuals or organizations wishing to address the Subcommittee or the Committee will be allowed a maximum of five minutes to present their point of view. Also, written comments should be submitted electronically to eargle.frances@epa.gov. Please contact the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the number listed below to schedule a time on the agenda. Time will be allotted on a first-come first-serve basis, and the total period for comments may be extended if the number of requests for appearances requires it. ADDRESSES: The Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee meetings will be held at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Conference Room William Jefferson Clinton Building North, Room 3530, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460. The Local Government Advisory Committee meetings will be held at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, William Jefferson Clinton Building North, Room 5020, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460. Meeting summaries will be available after the meeting online at www.epa.gov/ocir/scas_lgac/lgac_ index.htm and can be obtained by written request to the DFO. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) and Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS), contact Frances Eargle, Designated Federal Officer, at (202) 564–3115 or email at eargle.frances@epa.gov. Information on Services for Those with Disabilities: For information on access or services for individuals with PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13299 disabilities, please contact Frances Eargle at (202) 564–3115 or email at eargle.frances@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please request it 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: February 25, 2014. Frances Eargle, Designated Federal Officer, Local Government Advisory Committee. [FR Doc. 2014–05099 Filed 3–7–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION Sunshine Act Notice Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. PLACE: Commission Meeting Room on the First Floor of the EEOC Office Building, 131 ‘‘M’’ Street NE., Washington, DC 20507. STATUS: The meeting will be open to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Open Session: 1. Announcement of Notation Votes, and 2. Social Media in the Workplace: Examining Implications for Equal Employment Opportunity Law. AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING: Note: In accordance with the Sunshine Act, the meeting will be open to public observation of the Commission’s deliberations and voting. Seating is limited and it is suggested that visitors arrive 30 minutes before the meeting in order to be processed through security and escorted to the meeting room. (In addition to publishing notices on EEOC Commission meetings in the Federal Register, the Commission also provides information about Commission meetings on its Web site, eeoc.gov., and provides a recorded announcement a week in advance on future Commission sessions.) Please telephone (202) 663–7100 (voice) and (202) 663–4074 (TTY) at any time for information on these meetings. The EEOC provides sign language interpretation and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services at Commission meetings for the hearing impaired. Requests for other reasonable accommodations may be made by using the voice and TTY numbers listed above. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Bernadette B. Wilson, Acting Executive Officer on (202) 663–4077. This Notice Issued March 5, 2014. E:\FR\FM\10MRN1.SGM 10MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 46 (Monday, March 10, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13298-13299]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-05125]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RM13-5-000]


Version 5 Critical Infrastructure Protection Reliability 
Standards; Notice of Technical Conference

    Take notice that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission) will hold a staff-led technical conference on Critical 
Infrastructure Protection Issues Identified in Order No. 791 on April 
29, 2014, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at approximately 5:00 p.m. 
(Eastern Time). The conference will be held at the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The technical conference shall facilitate a structured dialogue on 
operational and technical issues identified by the Commission in the 
Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) version 5 Standards Final 
Rule. Technical Conference panelists may be asked to address: (1) 
Whether additional definitions and/or security controls are needed to 
protect Bulk-Power System communications networks, including remote 
systems access; (2) the adequacy of the approved CIP version 5 
Standards' protections for Bulk-Power System data being transmitted 
over data networks; and (3) functional differences between the 
respective methods utilized for identification, categorization, and 
specification of appropriate levels of protection for cyber assets 
using CIP

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version 5 Standards as compared with those employed within the National 
Institute of Standards and Technology Security Risk Management 
Framework. The technical conference will be led by Commission staff, 
with prepared remarks to be presented by invited panelists, which must 
be submitted to the Commission shortly in advance of the conference. A 
subsequent notice detailing the topics to be discussed and agenda will 
be issued in advance of the conference.
    There is no fee for attendance. However, members of the public are 
encouraged to preregister online at: https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/04-29-14-form.asp.
    Those wishing to participate in panel discussions should submit 
nominations no later than close of business on March 14 online at: 
https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/04-29-14-speaker-form.asp.
    There will be no webcast of this event. However, it will be 
transcribed. Transcripts of the meeting/conference will be immediately 
available for a fee from Ace-Federal Reporters, Inc. (202-347-3700 or 
1-800-336-6646).
    FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please 
send an email to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free (866) 208-
3372 (voice) or (202) 502-8659 (TTY), or send a fax to (202) 208-2106 
with the requested accommodations.
    For more information about the technical conference, please 
contact: Sarah McKinley, Office of External Affairs, 202-502-8368, 
sarah.mckinley@ferc.gov.

    Dated: February 27, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-05125 Filed 3-7-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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