[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 149 (Friday, August 1, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 45049]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-17537]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


Interim Steering Committee for the National Climate Change and 
Wildlife Science Center

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of open public meeting.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Public Law 106-503, the Interim Steering Committee 
for the National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center will hold a 
meeting to discuss priority wildlife climate change research needs of 
land management and natural resources agencies. Agenda topics will be 
provided under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. 
Meetings of the Interim Steering Committee for the National Climate 
Change and Wildlife Science Center are open to the public.

ADDRESSES: The meeting location is Main Interior Building, Department 
of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240, North 
Penthouse, 7th floor.

DATES: August 14, 2008, commencing at 9:15 a.m. and adjourning at 12 
p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Robin P. White, U.S. Geological 
Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192, 304-724-
4503, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Climate Change and Wildlife 
Science Center Interim Steering Committee is comprised of members from 
Federal and State government. The Interim Steering Committee shall 
advise the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on matters 
relating to the development of the National Climate Change and Wildlife 
Science Center.
    Matters To Be Considered: The meeting will begin with Federal, 
State and non-governmental organizations provided an opportunity to 
outline priority wildlife climate change research needs. The committee 
will discuss and identify common themes and unique needs for support of 
land and resource management agencies. The meeting will conclude with 
identification of next steps for implementation of the National Climate 
Change and Wildlife Science Center.

    Dated: July 25, 2008.
Sue Haseltine,
Associate Director for Biology.
[FR Doc. E8-17537 Filed 7-31-08; 8:45 am]
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