[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 247 (Monday, December 27, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 81233]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-32405]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


National Climate Assessment Development and Advisory Committee; 
Establishment and Meeting

ACTION: Announcement of Charter and Notice of Public Meeting.

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SUMMARY: This Notice advises of the public of the establishment of the 
National Climate Assessment Development and Advisory Committee (NCADAC) 
and of an upcoming meeting of the NCADAC.
    Date and Time: The NCADAC will meet on February 3-4, 2011 from 9 
a.m. to 6 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in Washington, DC--the venue to be 
announced on the http://www.globalchange.gov Web site. The public 
portion of the meeting may have limited seating capacity.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Kandis Wyatt, the NCADAC 
Designated Federal Official (DFO), NESDIS, SSMC1 Room 8330, 1335 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910; telephone 240-429-0512, e-
mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the provisions of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, and the General 
Services Administration (GSA) rule of Federal Advisory Committee 
Management, 41 CFR part 102-3, and after consultation with GSA, the 
Secretary of Commerce has determined that the establishment of the 
National Climate Assessment Development and Advisory Committee (NCADAC) 
is in the public interest, in connection with the performance of duties 
imposed on the Department by law. The NCADAC will consist of 
approximately 35 members to be appointed by the Under Secretary to 
assure a balanced representation among preeminent scientists, 
educators, and experts reflecting the full scope of the scientific 
issues. An additional 15 members are named to represent the federal 
agencies in the U.S. Global Change Research Program. The NCADAC will 
function solely as an advisory body, and in compliance with the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Its charter will be 
filed under the Act 15 days from the date of publication of this notice 
in the Federal Register.

Matters To Be Considered

    During this open public meeting, the Committee will receive updates 
on plans for development of the First Draft of the National Climate 
Assessment Development and Advisory Committee's Report to Congress and 
the President.

Special Accomodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for special accommodations may be directed to 
Dr. Kandis Wyatt, the NCADAC Designated Federal Official (DFO), NESDIS, 
SSMC1 Room 8330, 1335 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910; 
telephone 240-429-0512, e-mail: [email protected].

Additional Information and Public Comments

    Any member of the public wishing further information concerning the 
meeting or who wishes to submit oral or written comments should 
contact: Dr. Kandis Wyatt, the NCADAC Designated Federal Official 
(DFO), NESDIS, SSMC1 Room 8330, 1335 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
Maryland 20910; telephone 240-429-0512, e-mail: [email protected].
    The NCADAC expects that public statements presented at its meetings 
will not be repetitive of previously-submitted oral or written 
statements. The meeting will be open to public participation and will 
include a 30-minute public comment period on February 4, 2011 from 9 
a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (please check the http://www.globalchange.gov Web 
site to confirm this time). In general, each individual or group that 
is not attending as a member of the FAC but wishes to make a verbal 
presentation will be limited to a total time of five (5) minutes. 
Written comments will also be accepted and 50 copies should be received 
by the NCADAC Designated Federal Official (DFO) by January 24, 2011 to 
provide sufficient time for review. Written comments received after 
January 24, 2011 will be distributed to the NCADAC, but may not be 
reviewed prior to the meeting date. Seats will be available to the 
public on a first-come, first-served basis.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Kandis Wyatt, the NCADAC 
Designated Federal Official (DFO), NESDIS, SSMC1 Room 8330, 1335 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910; telephone 240-429-0512, e-
mail: [email protected].

Kandis Y. Wyatt,
Designated Federal Officer, NCADAC.
[FR Doc. 2010-32405 Filed 12-23-10; 8:45 am]
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