[Federal Register: October 25, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 207)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. AD02-22-000]
Notice of Technical Conference and Agenda; Midwest Energy
Infrastructure Conference
October 17, 2002.
As announced in the Notice of Conference issued on September 13,
2002, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will hold a
conference on November 13, 2002 to discuss issues regarding energy
infrastructure in the midwestern states. These states include Ohio,
West Virginia, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Illinois,
Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska,
Kansas, and Oklahoma. This half-day conference will begin at 1 p.m. and
conclude at approximately 6 p.m., and will be held at the Sheraton
Chicago Hotel and Towers, 301 East North Water Street, Chicago,
Illinois (1-800-325-3535). All interested persons are invited to
attend.
The conference will focus on the adequacy of the electric, gas and
other energy infrastructure in the Midwest. The FERC Commissioners will
attend, and the Governors and state utility commissioners of the
midwestern states have been invited to participate. The goal is to
identify the current state of infrastructure in the Midwest, present
and future infrastructure needs, and the means for and barriers to
fulfilling those needs. We look forward to an informative discussion of
the issues to clarify how we can facilitate and enhance a
comprehensive, collaborative approach to energy infrastructure
development and reliability for the midwestern states. It is becoming
increasingly clear that a well-functioning energy infrastructure is
necessary to meet America's energy demands and achieve workable,
competitive markets.
The conference Agenda is appended to this Notice. As indicated, the
purpose of the conference is to discuss regional infrastructure issues
among the panelists, and federal and state officials. It is not
intended to deal with issues pending in individually docketed cases
before the Commission, such as applications involving hydropower,
natural gas certificates, or the formation of Regional Transmission
Organizations (RTOs). Therefore, all participants are requested to
address the agenda topics and avoid discussing the merits of individual
proceedings.
Opportunities for Listening to and Obtaining Transcripts of the
Conference
The Capital Connection will offer this meeting live via telephone
and audio on the internet for a fee. There will not be live video
coverage or videotapes of the conference. For more information about
Capitol Connection's services, contact David Reininger or Julia Morelli
(703-993-3100), or go to http://www.capitolconnection.org.
Audio tapes of the meeting will be available from VISCOM (703-715-
7999).
Additionally, transcripts of the conference will be immediately
available from Ace Reporting Company (202-347-3700 or 1-800-336-6646),
for a fee. They will be available for the public on the Commission's
FERRIS system two weeks after the conference.
A reminder to please register for the conference online on the
Commission Web site at http://www.ferc.gov/calendar/courses-outreach/
coursesoutreach.htm. Scroll down and click on ``Midwest Energy
Infrastructure Conference''. There is no registration fee.
Questions about the conference program should be directed to: Carol
Connors, Office of External Affairs, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426,
carol.connors@ferc.gov.
Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,
Deputy Secretary.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Midwest Energy Infrastructure
Conference
[Docket No. AD02-22-000]
Conference Agenda
Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers 301 East North Water Street Chicago,
Illinois November 13, 2002
I. Opening Remarks and Introductions--1 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Chairman Pat Wood, Commissioner Nora Mead Brownell, Commissioner
William Massey and Commissioner Linda Breathitt
II. Overview of Current Energy Infrastructure 1:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
[sbull] Jeff Wright, Office of Energy Projects, FERC
III. Forecasts for Future Energy Use and Economic Impacts of Energy--
1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
[sbull] Rick Mattoon, Senior Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
IV. Cross Border Issues/Future Energy Relations and Energy Transfer
With Canada--2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Roundtable discussion on infrastructure constraints and
improvements needed in energy supply and transmission to and from our
neighboring trading partner, Canada.
[sbull] Ga,tan Caron, Chief Operating Officer, National Energy Board--
Canada
[sbull] Kelly Hunter, Market Access Officer, Export Power Marketing
Department, Manitoba Hydro
[sbull] Dennis Prince, Vice President, Regulatory Strategy, Alliance
Pipeline
[sbull] [To be announced]
V. Powering New Generation--3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Roundtable discussion of infrastructure limitations in the Midwest
in the delivery and production of natural gas, electricity and
renewable energy (e.g., barriers to siting, construction, and
investment).
[sbull] Jim Cleary, President, ANR Pipeline Company
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[sbull] Jake Williams, Vice President, Generation Development, Peabody
Energy
[sbull] Carl Holmes, Kansas State Representative
[sbull] Jim Torgerson, President, Midwest Independent System Operator
(MISO)
Break--4 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
VI. New Technology--4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Roundtable discussion on promoting new technologies to ensure
energy reliability.
[sbull] John Howe, Vice President, Electric Industry Affairs, American
Superconductor
[sbull] Scott Castelaz, Vice President, Marketing and Corporate
Development, Encorp
[sbull] Robert Schainker, Ph.D., EPRI
[sbull] Tracy Anderson, Business Development Manager, 3M
VII. Discussion by State, Federal, and Canadian Officials of Next Steps
and Closing Remarks by FERC Commissioners--5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m.
[sbull] Susan Wefald, President, North Dakota Public Service Commission
[sbull] Ruth Kretschmer, Commissioner, Illinois Commerce Commission
[sbull] Diane Munns, Chairman, Iowa Utilities Board
[sbull] Jim Burg, Chairman, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
[sbull] David Svanda, Commissioner, Michigan Public Service Commission
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