[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 169 (Friday, August 29, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50982-50983]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-20023]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

U.S. Geological Survey


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

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey.

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, Room B253.

DATES: September 23, 2008, commencing at 9:15 a.m. and adjourning at 12 
p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin Schrock, U.S. Geological Survey, 
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS301, Reston, Virginia 20192, 703-648-4066, 
[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 
discuss the agenda for the planned December Workshop on climate change 
and wildlife research needs. The committee will use common themes and 
unique needs identified in previous meetings, including modeling, 
forecasting, and technology transfer, to build a workshop program that 
will explore additional needs and address the current state of 
knowledge and management and policy implications. The meeting will 
conclude with identification of potential workshop speakers and 
invitees.


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    Dated: August 22, 2008.
Gladys Cotter,
Associate Chief Biologist for Information.
[FR Doc. E8-20023 Filed 8-28-08; 8:45 am]
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