[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 200 (Monday, October 18, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61358-61360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-23228]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


International Energy Agency Meetings

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of meetings.

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SUMMARY: The Industry Advisory Board (IAB) to the International Energy 
Agency (IEA) will meet during the week of October 25-29, 2004, at the 
headquarters of the IEA in Paris, France in connection with a Training 
Session for new Standing Group on Emergency Questions (SEQ) 
Participants and Selected non-IEA Member Countries, a Non-Member 
Countries Disruption Simulation Exercise, a meeting of key participants 
in a Disruption Simulation Exercise (ERE3), ERE3, and a meeting of the 
SEQ.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Samuel M. Bradley, Assistant General 
Counsel for International and National Security Programs, Department of 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, 202-586-
6738.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with section 252(c)(1)(A)(I) 
of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6272(c)(1)(A)(I)) 
(EPCA), the following notice of meetings is provided:
    A meeting of the Industry Advisory Board (IAB) to the International 
Energy Agency (IEA) will be held at the headquarters of the IEA, 9 rue 
de la F[eacute]d[eacute]ration, Paris, France, commencing on October 
25, 2004, at 2:15 p.m.. The purpose of this notice is to permit 
attendance by representatives of U.S. company members of the IAB at:
    (1) The IEA's Training Session for New Standing Group on Emergency 
Questions (SEQ) Participants and Selected IEA Non-Member Countries to 
be held on October 25, 2004, commencing at 2:15 p.m. The purpose of the 
meeting is to educate new delegates to the IEA's SEQ and 
representatives of selected IEA non-Member countries about the IEA and 
its emergency response procedures.
    (2) The IEA's Non-Member Countries Disruption Simulation Exercise 
to be held on October 26, 2004, beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding at 3 
p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to familiarize and train delegates 
from countries that are not IEA Members in IEA emergency response 
procedures by reacting to a hypothetical oil supply disruption 
scenario.
    (3) A meeting with key participants in the IEA's Disruption 
Simulation Exercise to be held on October 26, 2004, from approximately 
4:30-6 p.m. The purpose of this preparatory meeting is to familiarize 
key participants in ERE3 with the IEA, the purpose and objectives of 
ERE3, and their roles in the exercise.
    (4) The IEA's Disruption Simulation Exercise (ERE3) to be held on 
October 27-28, 2004, commencing at 9 a.m. on October 27 and again at 9 
a.m. on October 28. The purpose of ERE3 is to train IEA government 
delegates in the use of IEA emergency response procedures by reacting 
to a hypothetical oil supply disruption scenario. The purpose of the 
IAB meeting is to collect the reactions and assessments of IAB 
participants in ERE3, in preparation for the IAB Chairman's report on 
ERE3 to the IEA's SEQ meeting on October 29, 2004.
    (5) A meeting of the IAB to be held on October 29, 2004, commencing 
at 9 a.m. The purpose of this notice is to permit attendance by 
representatives of U.S. company members of the IAB at a meeting of the 
IEA's SEQ at the same time and location.

I. Training Session for New SEQ Participants and Selected IEA Non-
Member Countries (Monday, October 25, 2004, 2:15 p.m.)

    The Agenda for the meeting is under the control of the IEA. It is 
expected that the IEA will adopt the following Agenda:
    1. Welcome to the IEA.
    2. Opening Session Address.
    3. Introduction to the IEA Emergency Policies and Objectives.
    4. How the Global Oil Market Works.
    5. IEA Energy Statistics and Oil Data Systems.
    6. IEA Emergency System, Procedures and Measures.
    7. The Role of Industry in the IEA Emergency Planning and 
Procedures.
    8. The Emergency Response Oil Disruption Simulation Exercise.
    9. Closing Remarks.

II. IEA Non-Member Countries Disruption Simulation Exercise (Tuesday, 
October 26, 2004, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.)

    The Agenda for the meeting is under the control of the IEA. While 
the meeting is anticipated to involve break-out sessions, the 
individual subgroups will not include multiple IAB or Reporting Company 
representatives. It is expected that the IEA will adopt the following 
Agenda:
1. Plenary Session I
    <bullet> Welcome Address by the IEA Deputy Executive Director.
    <bullet> Introduction by the SEQ Chairman.
    <bullet> Introduction of Simulation and Logistics of the Exercise 
by the Head of the IEA's Emergency Planning and Preparedness Division.
    <bullet> Rules are defined and simulation is initiated by the 
exercise Facilitator.
2. Break-Out Groups Session
    <bullet> Discuss specific questions on market analysis.
    <bullet> Role of governments during an oil supply disruption.
    <bullet> Discuss what actions, if any, should be taken.
3. Plenary Session II
    <bullet> Presentation of the Break-Out Group Discussions.

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    <bullet> Reactions from the IEA Experts on Fundamentals and 
Possible Media Reaction.
    <bullet> Discussion of the Impacts of Actions taken by Governments 
on the Market.
    <bullet> Facilitator's Summary of the Key Conclusions.
4. Plenary Session III
    <bullet> Open discussion--Critique and Conclusions Drawn from the 
Exercise.
    <bullet> Chairman's Summary of the Exercise, Conclusions, and 
Recommendations.

III. Meeting of Key Participants in ERE3 (Tuesday, October 26, 2004, 
approximately 4:30-6 p.m.)

    The Agenda for the meeting is under the control of the IEA. It is 
anticipated that the Agenda will consist of a review of the ERE3 
schedule and briefings on the anticipated roles to be played in the 
exercise by key participants, e.g., those representing the media, 
producing countries, and the oil market.

IV.A IEA Industry Advisory Board Meeting (Thursday, October 28, 2004, 
following the conclusion of ERE3)

    The Agenda for the IAB meeting is as follows:
    1. Welcome, Review of Agenda, and Introductions.
    2. Review of ERE3.
    3. Update on Expiration of European Community Exemption for IAB 
Activities.
    4. Closing and Review of Meetings of Interest to IAB Members.
    <bullet> Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) International 
Stockholding Conference, November 29-December 2, 2004, Houston, TX.
    <bullet> SEQ and IAB Meeting, March 15-17, 2005, Paris.
    <bullet> SEQ and IAB Meeting, June 21-22, 2005, Paris.
    <bullet> SEQ and IAB Meeting, November 15-17, 2005, Paris.

IV.B IEA Disruption Simulation Exercise (ERE3) (Wednesday October 27, 
2004-Thursday October 28, 2004)

    The Agenda for ERE3 is under the control of the IEA. While ERE3 
will involve break-out sessions, the individual subgroups will not 
include multiple IAB or Reporting Company representatives. It is 
expected that the IEA will adopt the following Agenda:
Stage 1. October 27 morning
1. Plenary Session
    <bullet> Welcome Address by the IEA Deputy Executive Director.
    <bullet> Introduction by the SEQ Chairman.
    <bullet> Introduction of the Logistics of the Exercise by the Head 
of the IEA's Emergency Planning and Preparedness Division.
    <bullet> Exercise Starts.
    <bullet> Rules are defined by the exercise Facilitator.
    <bullet> Stage 1 event is presented.
    <bullet> Brief analysis of market impact by the IEA.
2. Break-Out Groups Session
    <bullet> Respond to specific questions on market analysis and IEA 
decision-making.
    <bullet> Role of governments during an oil supply disruption.
    <bullet> Discuss what actions, if any, should be taken.
3. Plenary Session
    <bullet> Presentation of the Break-Out Group Discussions.
    <bullet> Presentation of team reports.
    <bullet> Reactions of the Market Group, Producers Group, and Media 
Group.
    <bullet> Discussion of the recommendations.
    <bullet> Discussion of the impacts of actions taken by governments 
on the market.
    <bullet> Facilitator's summary of Stage 1 session.
Stage 2. October 27 afternoon
1. Plenary Session
    <bullet> Introduction by the SEQ Chairman.
    <bullet> Exercise initiated by the Facilitator.
    <bullet> Stage 2 event is presented.
    <bullet> Brief analysis of market impact by the IEA.
2. Break-Out Groups Session
    <bullet> Respond to specific questions on market analysis and IEA 
decision-making.
    <bullet> Role of governments during an oil supply disruption.
    <bullet> Discuss what actions, if any, should be taken.
3. Plenary Session
    <bullet> Presentation of the Break-Out Group Discussions.
    <bullet> Presentation of team reports.
    <bullet> Reactions of the Market Group, Producers Group, and Media 
Group.
    <bullet> Discussion of the recommendations.
    <bullet> Discussion of the impacts of actions taken by governments 
on the market.
    <bullet> Facilitator's summary of Stage 2 session.
    <bullet> SEQ Chairman's summary of the day.
Stage 3. October 28
1. Plenary Session
    <bullet> Introduction by the SEQ Chairman.
    <bullet> Exercise initiated by the Facilitator.
    <bullet> Stage 3 event is presented.
    <bullet> Brief analysis of market impact by the IEA.
2. Break-Out Groups Session.
    <bullet> Respond to specific questions on market analysis and IEA 
decision-making.
    <bullet> Role of governments during an oil supply disruption.
    <bullet> Discuss what actions, if any, should be taken.
3. Plenary Session
    <bullet> Presentation of the Break-Out Group Discussions.
    <bullet> Presentation of team reports.
    <bullet> Reactions of the Market Group, Producers Group, and Media 
Group.
    <bullet> Discussion of the recommendations.
    <bullet> Discussion of the impacts of actions taken by governments 
on the market.
    <bullet> Facilitator's summary of Stage 2 session.
4. Plenary Session--Critique and Conclusions
    <bullet> Presentation by the Facilitator of the initial assessments 
of the exercise.
    <bullet> Initial conclusions by the Market Group, Producers Group, 
and Media Group.
    <bullet> Discussion of the types and magnitudes of the recommended 
responses.
    <bullet> Discussion of the decision-making process.
    <bullet> Chairman's initial summary of the exercise and 
recommendations.

V. Standing Group on Emergency Questions Meeting (Friday, October 29, 
2004, 9 a.m.)

    The Agenda of the meeting is under the control of the SEQ. It is 
expected that the SEQ will adopt the following agenda:
    1. Adoption of the Agenda.
    2. Approval of the Summary Record of the 111th Meeting.
    3. Program of Work.

--The SEQ Program of Work for 2005-2006.

    4. Update on Compliance with International Energy Program 
Stockholding Commitments.

--Reports by Non-Complying Member Countries.
    5. The Current Oil Market Situation and Emergency Preparedness.

--Discussion of Present Oil Market and Emergency Preparedness.

    6. Emergency Response Exercise 3.

--Results of the Exercise in Capitals.
--Summary and Preliminary Conclusions of the Third Emergency Response 
Simulation Exercise.

    7. Report on Current Activities of the IAB.
    8. Policy and Other Developments in Member Countries.


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--Reporting Member Country Developments to the IA Secretariat.

    9. Emergency Response Activities.

--Report on Preparations for the Upcoming MOS/JODI Meeting of 
Statisticians and Data Contacts.
--Progress Report on the Proposed MOS Addendum on Bilateral Stock 
Tickets.
--Oil Demand Restraint in the Transport Sector: An Analysis of 
Potential Fuel Savings.

    10. Activities with Non-Member Countries and International 
Organizations.

--Participation of Non-Member Countries in ERE3 Training and Simulation 
Exercise.
--Report on ZORD Conference on Compulsory Oil Stocks.
--Situation and Developing Capabilities in Southeast Europe, Slovenia, 
Sept. 2004.
--Report on KZZZ Conference on Extended European Union-extended 
Security, Budapest, November 3-5, 2004.

    11. Other Documents for Information.

--Emergency Reserve Situation of IEA Member Countries on July 1, 2004.
--Emergency Reserve Situation of IEA Candidate Countries on July 1, 
2004.
--Monthly Oil Statistics: July 2004.
--Base Period Final Consumption: 3Q2003-2Q2004.
--Quarterly Oil Forecast.
--Update of Emergency Contacts List.

    12. Other Business.

--ERE3 Exercise with Governing Board, December 7, 2004.
--Dates of Next Meetings.
--March 15-17, 2005.
--June 21-22, 2005.
--November 15-17, 2005.
--Changes in the Secretariat and Delegations.

    As provided in section 252(c)(1)(A)(ii) of the Energy Policy and 
Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6272(c)(1)(A)(ii)), the meetings of the IAB 
are open to representatives of members of the IAB and their counsel; 
representatives of members of the IEA's SEQ; representatives of the 
Departments of Energy, Justice, and State, the Federal Trade 
Commission, the General Accounting Office, Committees of Congress, the 
IEA, and the European Commission; and invitees of the IAB, the SEQ, or 
the IEA.

    Issued in Washington, DC, October 12, 2004.
Samuel M. Bradley,
Assistant General Counsel for International and National Security 
Programs.
[FR Doc. 04-23228 Filed 10-15-04; 8:45 am]
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