[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 57 (Monday, March 27, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 15185]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-06010]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Notice on Engagement With the National Climate Assessment

AGENCY: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on 
behalf of the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP).

ACTION: Notice regarding availability of updates and public engagement 
opportunities for the fourth National Climate Assessment.

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SUMMARY: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are 
publishing this notice on behalf of the United States Global Change 
Research Program (USGCRP) to clarify the processes and platforms for 
public engagement with the development of the fourth National Climate 
Assessment.

DATES: Updates will be offered continuously during the development 
phase of the National Climate Assessment.

ADDRESSES: Updates on the status of the Assessment and engagement 
opportunities will be provided via http://www.globalchange.gov/nca4. 
Public notices will be posted at http://www.globalchange.gov/notices, 
and updates on Assessment milestones will be posted at http://www.globalchange.gov/news.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: USGCRP Contact: Katie Reeves; 
Telephone 202-419-3486; or email: [email protected]. NOAA Contact: 
Daniel Barrie; telephone 301-734-1256; or email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Context: The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is 
mandated under the Global Change Research Act (GCRA) of 1990 to conduct 
a quadrennial National Climate Assessment (NCA). Under its current, 
updated decadal strategic plan (http://go.usa.gov/x9MCQ), USGCRP is 
building sustained assessment capacity. The sustained assessment 
supports the Nation's ability to understand, anticipate, and respond to 
risks and potential impacts brought about by global environmental 
change. Work on the fourth National Climate Assessment is currently 
underway.
    To provide clarity on the process of developing the Assessment, and 
opportunities for community involvement, the USGCRP will be continually 
providing updates on the status of the Assessment and engagement 
opportunities via http://www.globalchange.gov/nca4. Public notices will 
be posted at http://www.globalchange.gov/notices, and updates on 
Assessment milestones will be posted at http://www.globalchange.gov/news.

    Dated: March 15, 2017.
Dan Barrie,
Program Manager, Assessments Program, NOAA Climate Program Office.
    Dated: March 21, 2017.
Paul Johnson,
Acting Deputy Chief Financial Officer/CAO, Office of Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2017-06010 Filed 3-24-17; 8:45 am]
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