Agenda
Committee on Consumer Affairs
Committee on Critical Infrastructure
Committee on Electricity
Committee on Energy Resources and Environment
Committee on Gas
Committee on International Relations
Committee on Telecommunications
Committee on Water
Subcommittee on Education and Research
Subcommittee on Pipeline Safety
Subcommittee on Utility Marketplace Access
Task Force on Transportation
Telecommunications Act Modernization (TeAM)
Staff Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs
Staff Subcommittee on Critical Infrastructure
Staff Subcommittee on Electricity
Staff Subcommittee on Electric Reliability
Staff Subcommittee on Energy Resources and the Environment
Staff Subcommittee on Gas
Staff Subcommittee on Law
Staff Subcommittee on Pipeline Safety
Staff Subcommittee on Rate Design
Staff Subcommittee on Telecommunications
Print Program
(Includes content available as of November 2, 2016)
Committee on International Relations
This agenda is subject to change.
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Location: Flores 4
| 3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
The Wide World of NARUC – Welcome and Introductions Hon. David Danner, Washington |
| 3:20 p.m. - 3:25 p.m. |
Approval of Minutes/Resolutions Hon. David Danner, Washington |
| 3:25 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. |
Remarks by Terry Barnich Award Recipients The Terry Barnich Award is presented annually by the International Relations Committee to commissioners or staff in recognition of outstanding efforts to further international cooperation among utility regulators and to promote professional regulation. This year’s winners will deliver brief remarks. Moderator: Hon. David Danner, Washington Panelists: Raj Addepalli, New York |
| 3:35 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Live from Marrakech: A Report on COP 22 – Marrakech As the 22nd Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC reaches its midway point, one of the key members of the US delegation will give an update on the proceedings. Moderator: Hon. David Danner, Washington Panelist: Jonathan Pershing, Special Envoy for Climate Change, U.S. Department of State (invited) |
| 4:00 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. |
Update on Energy Reform in Mexico The International Relations Committee has been following the implementation of energy reforms in Mexico. That country’s new chief energy regulator will provide a progress report. Moderator: Hon. David Danner, Washington Panelist: Hon. Guillermo García Alcocer, Chairman, Energy Regulatory Commission of Mexico |
| 4:20 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. |
The 2016 DOE-sponsored Commissioners' Mission to China: Major Lessons For the third year, the US Department of Energy sponsored a Utility Commissioner Clean Energy Technology and Policy Mission to China. During this four-city, two-week mission, the five-commissioner delegation saw first hand the demonstration of cutting-edge energy technologies and participated in discussions on energy market reforms and carbon emissions trading. This session will allow them to share their major takeaways. Moderator: Hon. Travis Kavulla, Montana and NARUC President Panelists: Hon. Elizabeth Jacobs, Iowa Hon. Sandy Jones, New Mexico Hon. David Ziegner, Indiana Mr. Robert Gee |
| 4:40 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
Preview of 27th World Gas Conference A look ahead to the next triennial meeting of the International Gas Union, which will be held in Washington, D.C., in June 2018. Presenter: Hon. Diane Burman, New York |
| 4:45 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. |
EEI International Activities Mid-year Report Presenter: Elizabeth Stipnieks, Director, Regulatory Relations, Edison Electric Institute |
| 4:50 p.m. |
Report on NARUC International Programs Presenter: Erin Hammel, Director of International Programs, NARUC |