Electricity Advisory Committee, 54443 [2021-21415]

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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. TransmissionDistribution Coordination PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54443 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. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 188 (Friday, October 1, 2021)]
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[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: https://www.energy.gov/oe/october-20-21-2021-meeting-electricity-advisory-committee. 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: 
[email protected].

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: 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 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 
[email protected]
    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. 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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