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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
[Docket No. OST–2006–25103]
Advisory Committee on Synthesis and
Assessment Product 4.7: Impacts of
Climate Variability and Change on
Transportation Systems and
Infrastructure—Gulf Coast Study
Office of the Secretary (OST),
USDOT.
ACTION: Notice of intent to establish an
advisory committee.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Pursuant to duties imposed
by law upon the Department, including
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5
U.S.C. App. 2) ‘‘FACA,’’ and DOT Order
1120.3B, the Office of the Secretary,
U.S. Department of Transportation is
establishing an advisory committee to
provide technical advice and
recommendations to a USDOT/USGS
Research Team investigating the
potential impacts of climate change on
transportation. The committee will
include scientists, educators, experts,
and representatives of State and local
governments engaged in transportation
decision-making. This document
describes the role of the committee as
set forth in the Charter. The purpose of
the notice is to invite representatives
from interested sectors to participate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Savonis, Air Quality Team
Leader, Federal Highway
Administration Office of Natural and
Human Environment, at 202–366–2080
(Michael.Savonis@dot.gov). His mailing
address is at the Department of
Transportation, Room 3240 HEPN–10,
400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20590.
Comment Period: The comment
period for this notice extends through
July 7, 2006. The Department will
accept comments received as a result of
this notice. During the comment period,
the Department will file a charter for the
committee with the General Services
Administration, and the convener will
begin contacting potential participants.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DOT
Center for Climate Change and
Environmental Forecasting has
identified the need for improved
information about climate variability
and change in transportation decision
making. In consultation with
transportation experts, climate scientists
and Federal partners, the Center
developed this study to investigate the
impacts of climate change and
variability on transportation through a
regional study of the central U.S. Gulf
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Coast. The study will develop decisionsupport knowledge and tools to assist
transportation decision-makers in
incorporating climate-related trend
information into transportation system
planning, design, engineering, and
operational decisions. Implications for
all transportation modes—surface,
marine, and aviation—will be
addressed.
This study is one of 21 Synthesis and
Assessment Products of the U.S. Climate
Change Science Program (CCSP). The
study prospectus has been posted by the
CCSP for public review in the Federal
Register, and has been modified to
incorporate public comments. The
prospectus is available at: https://
www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/
sap4–7/sap4–7prospectus-final.htm.
DOT is assisted by the U.S. Geological
Survey (USGS) in this study. DOT and
USGS signed a memo of understanding
in January 2004 agreeing to cooperate on
research that will inform decisionmakers and the public about the
potential effects of climate variability
and change on the Nation’s
transportation systems. This study is the
first project under that agreement.
Charter: A summary of the Charter of
the Advisory Committee on Synthesis
and Assessment Product 4.7: Impacts of
Climate Variability and Change on
Transportation Systems and
Infrastructure—Gulf Coast Study is
provided below.
The Secretary of Transportation,
pursuant to duties imposed by law upon
the Department, including the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.
2) ‘‘FACA,’’ and DOT Order 1120.3B,
hereby establishes the U.S. Department
of Transportation’s (DOT) Advisory
Committee on Synthesis and
Assessment Product 4.7 (S&A 4.7):
Impacts of Climate Variability and
Change on Transportation Systems and
Infrastructure—Gulf Coast Study, Phase
I.
The committee will provide technical
advice and recommendations to DOT in
order to develop S&A Product 4.7 for
the Climate Change Science Program
(CCSP). The committee will provide
balanced, consensual advice on the
Study design, research methodology,
data sources and quality, and Study
findings. The committee will function
as an advisory body and will comply
with the requirements of FACA in
carrying out its duties.
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Issued this 16th day of June, 2006, at
Washington DC.
Tyler Duvall,
Assistant Secretary for Policy, U.S.
Department of Transportation.
[FR Doc. E6–9860 Filed 6–21–06; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
[Docket No. OST–2006–25103]
Advisory Committee on Synthesis and
Assessment Product 4.7: Impacts of
Climate Variability and Change on
Transportation Systems and
Infrastructure—Gulf Coast Study
Office of the Secretary (OST),
USDOT.
ACTION: Notice of appointees to the
committee, and notice of the first
meeting of the committee.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Pursuant to duties imposed
by law upon the Department, including
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5
U.S.C. App. 2) ‘‘FACA,’’ and DOT Order
1120.3B, the Office of the Secretary,
Department of Transportation has
established an advisory committee to
provide technical advice and
recommendations to a USDOT/USGS
Research Team investigating the
potential impacts of climate change on
transportation. The committee includes
scientists, educators, experts, and
representatives of State and local
governments engaged in transportation
decision-making. This document
describes the role of the committee as
set forth in the Charter, provides
information on the qualifications of the
individuals appointed by the Secretary,
and provides notice of the initial
meeting of the committee.
DATES: The first meeting of the
committee will take place on July 18–
19, 2006. All meetings are open to the
public. The meeting is scheduled to run
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 18th and
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 19th.
ADDRESSES: The committee meeting will
take place at: Houston Marriott North at
Greenspoint, 255 N. Sam Houston Pkwy
East, Houston, Texas 77060. Phone:
(281) 875–4000.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Savonis, Air Quality Team
Leader, Federal Highway
Administration Office of Natural and
Human Environment, at 202–366–2080
(Michael.Savonis@dot.gov). His mailing
address is at the Department of
Transportation, Room 3240 HEPN–10,
400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20590.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
[Docket No. OST-2006-25103]
Advisory Committee on Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.7:
Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on Transportation Systems and
Infrastructure--Gulf Coast Study
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), USDOT.
ACTION: Notice of intent to establish an advisory committee.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to duties imposed by law upon the Department,
including the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2)
``FACA,'' and DOT Order 1120.3B, the Office of the Secretary, U.S.
Department of Transportation is establishing an advisory committee to
provide technical advice and recommendations to a USDOT/USGS Research
Team investigating the potential impacts of climate change on
transportation. The committee will include scientists, educators,
experts, and representatives of State and local governments engaged in
transportation decision-making. This document describes the role of the
committee as set forth in the Charter. The purpose of the notice is to
invite representatives from interested sectors to participate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Savonis, Air Quality Team
Leader, Federal Highway Administration Office of Natural and Human
Environment, at 202-366-2080 (Michael.Savonis@dot.gov). His mailing
address is at the Department of Transportation, Room 3240 HEPN-10, 400
7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
Comment Period: The comment period for this notice extends through
July 7, 2006. The Department will accept comments received as a result
of this notice. During the comment period, the Department will file a
charter for the committee with the General Services Administration, and
the convener will begin contacting potential participants.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DOT Center for Climate Change and
Environmental Forecasting has identified the need for improved
information about climate variability and change in transportation
decision making. In consultation with transportation experts, climate
scientists and Federal partners, the Center developed this study to
investigate the impacts of climate change and variability on
transportation through a regional study of the central U.S. Gulf Coast.
The study will develop decision-support knowledge and tools to assist
transportation decision-makers in incorporating climate-related trend
information into transportation system planning, design, engineering,
and operational decisions. Implications for all transportation modes--
surface, marine, and aviation--will be addressed.
This study is one of 21 Synthesis and Assessment Products of the
U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP). The study prospectus has
been posted by the CCSP for public review in the Federal Register, and
has been modified to incorporate public comments. The prospectus is
available at: https://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap4-7/sap4-
7prospectus-final.htm.
DOT is assisted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in this study.
DOT and USGS signed a memo of understanding in January 2004 agreeing to
cooperate on research that will inform decision-makers and the public
about the potential effects of climate variability and change on the
Nation's transportation systems. This study is the first project under
that agreement.
Charter: A summary of the Charter of the Advisory Committee on
Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.7: Impacts of Climate Variability
and Change on Transportation Systems and Infrastructure--Gulf Coast
Study is provided below.
The Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to duties imposed by law
upon the Department, including the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5
U.S.C. App. 2) ``FACA,'' and DOT Order 1120.3B, hereby establishes the
U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Advisory Committee on
Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.7 (S&A 4.7): Impacts of Climate
Variability and Change on Transportation Systems and Infrastructure--
Gulf Coast Study, Phase I.
The committee will provide technical advice and recommendations to
DOT in order to develop S&A Product 4.7 for the Climate Change Science
Program (CCSP). The committee will provide balanced, consensual advice
on the Study design, research methodology, data sources and quality,
and Study findings. The committee will function as an advisory body and
will comply with the requirements of FACA in carrying out its duties.
Issued this 16th day of June, 2006, at Washington DC.
Tyler Duvall,
Assistant Secretary for Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation.
[FR Doc. E6-9860 Filed 6-21-06; 8:45 am]
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