[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 249 (Thursday, December 28, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78199-78200]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-22312]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Request for Member Nominees to the Proposed Adaptation for 
Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources Advisory Committee (ACSERAC)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice; Request for nominations to the proposed Adaptation for 
Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources Advisory Committee 
(ACSERAC).

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SUMMARY: As required by section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, we are giving notice that EPA is inviting nominations 
for membership on the proposed Adaptation for Climate-Sensitive 
Ecosystems and Resources Advisory Committee (ACSERAC). The purpose of 
this proposed Committee is to provide advice on the conduct of a study 
titled, ``Preliminary Review of Adaptation Options for Climate-
Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources,'' to be conducted as part of the 
U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP). This assessment is part of 
a comprehensive set of assessments identified by the CCSP's Strategic 
Plan for the Climate Change Science Program. The proposed ACSERAC will 
advise on the specific issues that should be addressed in the 
assessment, appropriate technical approaches, the type and usefulness 
of information to decision makers, the content of the final assessment 
report, compliance with the Information Quality Act, and other matters 
important to the successful achievement of the objectives of the study. 
EPA has determined that this proposed federal advisory committee is in 
the public interest and will assist the Agency in performing its duties 
under the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and the Global Climate 
Protection Act. The draft prospectus for the study is on the CCSP Web 
site at http://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap4-4/sap4-4prospectus-final.htm.
    Proposed committee membership will total approximately ten (10) 
persons, who will serve as Special Government Employees or Regular 
Government Employees. The membership of the proposed committee will 
include a balanced representation of interested persons with 
professional and personal qualifications and experience to contribute 
to the functions of the proposed committee. In selecting members EPA 
will consider individuals from the Federal Government, State and/or 
local governments, Tribes, the scientific community, non-governmental 
organizations and the private sector with expertise, experience, 
knowledge and interests essential to, or affected by, the successful 
completion of the study. Any interested person or organization may 
submit a nomination. Nominations should be identified by name, 
occupation, organization, position, address, and telephone number, and 
must include a complete resume of the nominee's background, experience 
and expertise, and any other information considered relevant. 
Additional avenues and resources will be utilized by EPA in the 
solicitation of nominees. Copies of the Committee Charter will be filed 
with the appropriate congressional committees and the Library of 
Congress.

DATES: Nominations should be received by January 18, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations to Joanna Foellmer (8601D), National 
Center for Environmental Assessment, Immediate Office, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20460; Telephone: (202) 564-3208; e-mail address: 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joanna Foellmer (8601D), National 
Center for Environmental Assessment, Immediate Office, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20460; Telephone:
    (202) 564-3208; e-mail address: [email protected]. The Agency 
will not formally acknowledge or respond to suggestions.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the proposed committee is to 
provide advice on the conduct of the study titled, ``Preliminary Review 
of Adaptation Options for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources,'' 
to be conducted as part of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program 
(CCSP). This study will focus on adaptation to anticipated impacts of 
climate change on federally owned and managed lands and waters. Within 
the context of the assessment's prospectus, the proposed ACSERAC will 
advise on the specific issues to be addressed, appropriate technical 
approaches, the type and usefulness of information to decision makers, 
the content of the final assessment report, compliance with the 
Information Quality Act, and other matters important to the successful 
achievement of the objectives of the study. Individuals and 
organizations interested in submitting nominations for membership 
should familiarize themselves with the final prospectus for

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this study, which is available at http://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap4-4/sap4-4prospectus-final.htm. The proposed ACSERAC is 
expected to meet twice in 2007: once in a face-to-face meeting in the 
Washington, DC, area and a second time via conference call. Nominations 
should be sent preferably by e-mail. If sent by either fax or regular 
mail, the sender is encouraged to phone (202) 564-3208 in advance.

    Dated: December 21, 2006.
George Alapas,
Deputy Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment.
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