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this study, which is available at https://
www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/
sap4–4/sap4–4prospectus-final.htm.
The proposed ACSERAC is expected to
meet twice in 2007: once in a face-toface meeting in the Washington, DC,
area and a second time via conference
call. Nominations should be sent
preferably by e-mail. If sent by either fax
or regular mail, the sender is
encouraged to phone (202) 564–3208 in
advance.
Dated: December 21, 2006.
George Alapas,
Deputy Director, National Center for
Environmental Assessment.
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Request for Member Nominees to the
Proposed Human Impacts of Climate
Change Advisory Committee (HICCAC)
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Request for nominations to the
proposed Human Impacts and Climate
Change Advisory Committee.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: As required by section 9(a)(2)
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act,
we are giving notice that EPA is
accepting nominees for membership on
the proposed Human Impacts of Climate
Change Advisory Committee (HICCAC).
The purpose of this proposed
Committee is to provide advice on the
conduct of a study titled, ‘‘Analyses of
the effects of global change on human
health and welfare and human
systems,’’ to be conducted as part of the
U.S. Climate Change Science Program
(CCSP). This assessment is part of a
comprehensive set of assessments
identified in the CCSP’s Strategic Plan.
The proposed HICCAC will advise on
the specific issues that should be
addressed in the assessment,
appropriate technical approaches, the
nature of information relevant to
decision makers, the content of the
assessment report, and other scientific
and technical matters that may be found
to be important to the successful
completion of the study. EPA has
determined that this proposed federal
advisory committee is in the public
interest and will assist the Agency in
performing its duties under the Clean
Water Act, Clean Air Act, and the
Global Climate Protection Act. The draft
prospectus for the study is on the CCSP
Web site at https://
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www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/
sap4–6/sap4–6prospectus-final.htm.
Proposed committee membership will
total approximately eight persons who
will serve as Special Government
Employees or Regular Government
Employees. The membership of the
proposed committee will include a
balanced representation of interested
persons with professional and personal
qualifications and experience to
contribute to the functions of the
proposed committee. In selecting
members, EPA will consider individuals
from the Federal Government, State
and/or local and/or tribal governments,
the scientific community, nongovernmental organizations and the
private sector, with expertise,
experience, knowledge and interests
essential to, or affected by, the
successful completion of the study. Any
interested person or organization may
submit a nomination. Nominations
should be identified by name,
occupation, organization, position,
address, and telephone number, and
must include a complete resume of the
nominee’s background, experience and
expertise, and any other information
considered relevant. Additional avenues
and resources will be utilized by EPA in
the solicitation of nominees. Copies of
the Committee Charter will be filed with
the appropriate congressional
committees and the Library of Congress.
DATES: Nominations should be received
by January 18, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Submit nominations to
Joanna Foellmer (8601D), National
Center for Environmental Assessment,
Immediate Office, Office of Research
and Development, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460;
telephone: (202) 564–3208; e-mail
address: Foellmer.joanna@epa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joanna Foellmer (8601D), National
Center for Environmental Assessment,
Immediate Office, Office of Research
and Development, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460;
telephone: (202) 564–3208; e-mail
address: Foellmer.joanna@epa.gov. The
Agency will not formally acknowledge
or respond to suggestions.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
purpose of the proposed committee is to
provide advice on the conduct of a
study titled, ‘‘Analyses of the effects of
global change on human health and
welfare and human systems,’’ to be
conducted as part of the U.S. Climate
Change Science Program (CCSP). This
study will give particular attention to
the impacts of climate change on human
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health, human welfare, and human
settlements in the United States. Within
the context of the assessment’s
prospectus, the proposed HICCAC will
advise on the specific issues to be
addressed, appropriate technical
approaches, the nature of information
relevant to decision makers, the content
of the final assessment report,
compliance with the Information
Quality Act, and other matters
important to the successful achievement
of the objectives of the study.
Individuals and organizations interested
in submitting nominations for
membership should familiarize
themselves with the draft prospectus for
this study, at https://
www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/
sap4–6/sap4–6prospectus-final.htm.
The proposed HICCAC is expected to
meet twice in 2007: once in a face-toface meeting in the Washington, DC,
area and a second time via conference
call. Nominations should be sent
preferably by e-mail. If sent by either fax
or regular mail, the sender is
encouraged to phone (202) 564–3208 in
advance.
Dated: December 21, 2006.
George Alapas,
Deputy Director, National Center for
Environmental Assessment.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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Request for Member Nominees to the Proposed Human Impacts of
Climate Change Advisory Committee (HICCAC)
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Request for nominations to the proposed Human Impacts and
Climate Change Advisory Committee.
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SUMMARY: As required by section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, we are giving notice that EPA is accepting nominees for
membership on the proposed Human Impacts of Climate Change Advisory
Committee (HICCAC). The purpose of this proposed Committee is to
provide advice on the conduct of a study titled, ``Analyses of the
effects of global change on human health and welfare and human
systems,'' to be conducted as part of the U.S. Climate Change Science
Program (CCSP). This assessment is part of a comprehensive set of
assessments identified in the CCSP's Strategic Plan. The proposed
HICCAC will advise on the specific issues that should be addressed in
the assessment, appropriate technical approaches, the nature of
information relevant to decision makers, the content of the assessment
report, and other scientific and technical matters that may be found to
be important to the successful completion of the study. EPA has
determined that this proposed federal advisory committee is in the
public interest and will assist the Agency in performing its duties
under the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and the Global Climate
Protection Act. The draft prospectus for the study is on the CCSP Web
site at https://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap4-6/sap4-
6prospectus-final.htm.
Proposed committee membership will total approximately eight
persons who will serve as Special Government Employees or Regular
Government Employees. The membership of the proposed committee will
include a balanced representation of interested persons with
professional and personal qualifications and experience to contribute
to the functions of the proposed committee. In selecting members, EPA
will consider individuals from the Federal Government, State and/or
local and/or tribal governments, the scientific community, non-
governmental organizations and the private sector, with expertise,
experience, knowledge and interests essential to, or affected by, the
successful completion of the study. Any interested person or
organization may submit a nomination. Nominations should be identified
by name, occupation, organization, position, address, and telephone
number, and must include a complete resume of the nominee's background,
experience and expertise, and any other information considered
relevant. Additional avenues and resources will be utilized by EPA in
the solicitation of nominees. Copies of the Committee Charter will be
filed with the appropriate congressional committees and the Library of
Congress.
DATES: Nominations should be received by January 18, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Submit nominations to Joanna Foellmer (8601D), National
Center for Environmental Assessment, Immediate Office, Office of
Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone: (202) 564-
3208; e-mail address: Foellmer.joanna@epa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joanna Foellmer (8601D), National
Center for Environmental Assessment, Immediate Office, Office of
Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone: (202) 564-
3208; e-mail address: Foellmer.joanna@epa.gov. The Agency will not
formally acknowledge or respond to suggestions.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the proposed committee is to
provide advice on the conduct of a study titled, ``Analyses of the
effects of global change on human health and welfare and human
systems,'' to be conducted as part of the U.S. Climate Change Science
Program (CCSP). This study will give particular attention to the
impacts of climate change on human health, human welfare, and human
settlements in the United States. Within the context of the
assessment's prospectus, the proposed HICCAC will advise on the
specific issues to be addressed, appropriate technical approaches, the
nature of information relevant to decision makers, the content of the
final assessment report, compliance with the Information Quality Act,
and other matters important to the successful achievement of the
objectives of the study. Individuals and organizations interested in
submitting nominations for membership should familiarize themselves
with the draft prospectus for this study, at https://
www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap4-6/sap4-6prospectus-final.htm.
The proposed HICCAC is expected to meet twice in 2007: once in a
face-to-face meeting in the Washington, DC, area and a second time via
conference call. Nominations should be sent preferably by e-mail. If
sent by either fax or regular mail, the sender is encouraged to phone
(202) 564-3208 in advance.
Dated: December 21, 2006.
George Alapas,
Deputy Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment.
[FR Doc. E6-22306 Filed 12-27-06; 8:45 am]
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