National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Draft Human Dimensions Strategic Plan (FY2008-FY2013), 7418-7419 [07-690]

Download as PDF 7418 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 31 / Thursday, February 15, 2007 / Notices Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). NMFS announces the availability of a revised list of equipment models that NMFS has approved as meeting the minimum design specifications for the careful release of sea turtles caught in hook and line fisheries. The revised list is available at https:// www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/ Protected%20Resources/ RequiredlGear.pdf. To see the previous list of NMFS approved models for the careful release of sea turtles caught in hook and line fisheries, see 69 FR 40734, July 6, 2004. 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L. 108 447) created a national, interagency research program to improve understanding of the role of the oceans in human health. Section 903(a) of this Act authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to establish an Oceans and Human Health Initiative (OHHI) to coordinate and implement research and activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) related to the role of the oceans, the coasts, and the Great Lakes in human health. Section 903(b) of the OHH Act further authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to establish an oceans and human health advisory panel to assist in the development and implementation of the NOAA OHHI. This advisory panel is to provide for balanced representation of individuals with multi-disciplinary expertise in the marine and biomedical sciences and is not subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). 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[FR Doc. 07–699 Filed 2–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–IE–M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Draft Human Dimensions Strategic Plan (FY2008–FY2013) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC). ACTION: Notice of availability and solicitation of public comments on the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Draft Human Dimensions Strategic Plan (FY2008–FY2013). AGENCY: SUMMARY: NOAA publishes this notice to announce availability of the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Draft Human Dimensions Strategic Plan (FY2008–FY2013) for public comment. DATES: Comments must be received before 11:59 p.m. EDT, March 19, 2007. ADDRESSES: Electronic submission of comments via e-mail to nccos.hd@noaa.gov is preferred. Comments may also be sent by fax to (301) 713–4353 or mail to NOAA National Ocean Service, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, c/o Marybeth Bauer, PhD, 1315 East-West Highway, NOS HQTR Route N/SCI, Silver Spring, MD 20910. E-mail and fax comments should state ‘‘Comments’’ in the subject line. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marybeth Bauer, Ph.D., by e-mail at nccos.hd@noaa.gov (preferred) or mail at NOAA National Ocean Service, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, 1315 East-West Highway, NOS HQTR Route N/SCI, Silver Spring, MD 20910 or phone at (301) 713–3020. Email requests for information should state ‘‘Request for Information’’ in the subject line. An electronic copy of the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Draft Human Dimensions Strategic Plan (FY2008–FY2013) is available at: https://coastalscience. noaa.gov/human/strategy/ NCCOSDraftHDStrategicPlan.pdf. NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) provides coastal SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 31 / Thursday, February 15, 2007 / Notices resource managers, other decision makers, and stakeholders with the ecosystem information and tools needed to balance society’s environmental, social, and economic goals in mitigating and adapting to stressors such as climate change, extreme natural events, pollution, invasive species, and resource use. Humans are integral to ecosystems, and the human dimensions of ecosystems are an integral focus of the science NCCOS conducts and conveys. NOAA’s Strategic Plan (FY2006– FY2011) (available at: https:// www.ppi.noaa.gov/pdfs/ STRATEGIC%20PLAN/Strategic_ Plan_2006_FINAL_04282005.pdf) defines an ecosystem as a geographically specified system of organisms, including humans, the environment, and the processes that control its dynamics. An environment encompasses the biological, chemical, physical, and social conditions that surround organisms. The human dimensions of ecosystems can be expressed in terms of three points of interaction between environmental and human systems: human causes, consequences, and responses to environmental change. Encompassing a broad array of social science, humanities, and other disciplines, human dimensions research aims to understand these human-environmental interactions and facilitate use of this understanding to assist decisions affecting environmental processes and their societal outcomes. NCCOS developed a Draft Human Dimensions Strategic Plan (FY2008– 2013) to define and implement human dimensions research critical to support an ecosystem approach to the management of coastal and ocean resources. The plan expands a Societal Stressors Objective in NCCOS’s Strategic Plan (https:// coastalscience.noaa.gov/documents/ strategicplan.pdf). The final Human Dimensions Strategic Plan will guide development of the NCCOS ecosystem science agenda, workforce, organization, partnerships, and other capacities, including research conducted through extramural partners, grants, and contracts. Planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of NCCOS activities will reflect the objectives of the final plan through FY 2013. The draft plan puts forth the following human dimensions research goals and objectives. First, to provide human dimensions information essential to support an ecosystem approach to coastal and ocean resource management (Goal 1), the plan recommends identifying and VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:37 Feb 14, 2007 Jkt 211001 characterizing stakeholders and their values (Objective 1.1), monitoring human dimensions (Objective 1.2), assessing and monitoring human causes of ecosystem stress (Objective 1.3), documenting traditional and local ecological knowledge (Objective 1.4), addressing value and ethical dimensions (Objective 1.5), and developing institutional strategies (Objective 1.6). Second, to provide integrated ecosystem information essential to support an ecosystem approach to coastal and ocean resource management, the plan recommends developing and operationalizing integrative information products and tools (Objective 2.1) and defining and implementing integrated ecosystem assessments (Objective 2.2). Third, to promote resilient ecosystems (Goal 3), the plan recommends assessing the cumulative impacts of hazards on coastal communities (Objective 3.1), assessing risk and vulnerability (Objective 3.2), developing risk communication strategies (Objective 3.3), and evaluating forecasting and other capabilities (Objective 3.4). Finally, to provide critical support (Goal 4), the plan recommends building essential organizational capacities (Objective 4.1) and developing communications, outreach, and educational strategies (Objective 4.2). The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments on the Draft Human Dimensions Strategic Plan (FY2008– 2013) to ensure the value of the final document for coastal and ocean resource science and governance. NCCOS encourages Federal and nonFederal Government partners, resource managers, other decision makers, stakeholders, and other interested parties to submit comments. We especially encourage comments related to the value of the plan to support an ecosystem approach to the management of coastal and ocean resources, and its collaborative implementation. To facilitate efficient and thorough consideration of all submissions, please format your comments as follows: (1) Background information on yourself, including name, title, organizational affiliation, and contact information including email address; (2) general comments; and (3) specific comments with references to line numbers. Please follow all substantive, non-editorial comments with well-developed suggestions for revision. Please including identifying information at the top of all pages. The Draft NCCOS Human Dimensions Strategic Plan (FY2008–2013) is being issued for comment only and is not intended for interim use. PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7419 Dated: February 8, 2007. Gary C. Matlock, Director, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science. [FR Doc. 07–690 Filed 2–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–JE–M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D.020907B] Marine Mammals; File No. 984–1814–01 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application for amendment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Dr. Terrie Williams, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Center for Ocean Health - Long Marine Laboratory, University of California, 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, has requested an amendment to scientific research Permit No. 984–1814. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or e-mail comments must be received on or before March 19, 2007. 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Comments may also be submitted by facsimile at (301)427–2521, provided the facsimile is confirmed by hard copy submitted by mail and postmarked no later than the closing date of the comment period. Comments may also be submitted by e-mail. The mailbox address for providing e-mail comments is NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Include in the subject line of the e-mail E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Draft Human Dimensions 
Strategic Plan (FY2008-FY2013)

AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 
Department of Commerce (DOC).

ACTION: Notice of availability and solicitation of public comments on 
the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Draft Human Dimensions 
Strategic Plan (FY2008-FY2013).

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SUMMARY: NOAA publishes this notice to announce availability of the 
National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Draft Human Dimensions 
Strategic Plan (FY2008-FY2013) for public comment.

DATES: Comments must be received before 11:59 p.m. EDT, March 19, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Electronic submission of comments via e-mail to 
nccos.hd@noaa.gov is preferred. Comments may also be sent by fax to 
(301) 713-4353 or mail to NOAA National Ocean Service, National Centers 
for Coastal Ocean Science, c/o Marybeth Bauer, PhD, 1315 East-West 
Highway, NOS HQTR Route N/SCI, Silver Spring, MD 20910. E-mail and fax 
comments should state ``Comments'' in the subject line.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marybeth Bauer, Ph.D., by e-mail at 
nccos.hd@noaa.gov (preferred) or mail at NOAA National Ocean Service, 
National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, 1315 East-West Highway, NOS 
HQTR Route N/SCI, Silver Spring, MD 20910 or phone at (301) 713-3020. 
E-mail requests for information should state ``Request for 
Information'' in the subject line. An electronic copy of the National 
Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Draft Human Dimensions Strategic Plan 
(FY2008-FY2013) is available at: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/human/
strategy/NCCOSDraftHDStrategicPlan.pdf.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean 
Science (NCCOS) provides coastal

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resource managers, other decision makers, and stakeholders with the 
ecosystem information and tools needed to balance society's 
environmental, social, and economic goals in mitigating and adapting to 
stressors such as climate change, extreme natural events, pollution, 
invasive species, and resource use.
    Humans are integral to ecosystems, and the human dimensions of 
ecosystems are an integral focus of the science NCCOS conducts and 
conveys. NOAA's Strategic Plan (FY2006-FY2011) (available at: https://
www.ppi.noaa.gov/pdfs/STRATEGIC%20PLAN/Strategic_Plan_
2006_FINAL_04282005.pdf) defines an ecosystem as a 
geographically specified system of organisms, including humans, the 
environment, and the processes that control its dynamics. An 
environment encompasses the biological, chemical, physical, and social 
conditions that surround organisms. The human dimensions of ecosystems 
can be expressed in terms of three points of interaction between 
environmental and human systems: human causes, consequences, and 
responses to environmental change. Encompassing a broad array of social 
science, humanities, and other disciplines, human dimensions research 
aims to understand these human-environmental interactions and 
facilitate use of this understanding to assist decisions affecting 
environmental processes and their societal outcomes.
    NCCOS developed a Draft Human Dimensions Strategic Plan (FY2008-
2013) to define and implement human dimensions research critical to 
support an ecosystem approach to the management of coastal and ocean 
resources. The plan expands a Societal Stressors Objective in NCCOS's 
Strategic Plan (https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/documents/
strategicplan.pdf). The final Human Dimensions Strategic Plan will 
guide development of the NCCOS ecosystem science agenda, workforce, 
organization, partnerships, and other capacities, including research 
conducted through extramural partners, grants, and contracts. Planning, 
programming, budgeting, and execution of NCCOS activities will reflect 
the objectives of the final plan through FY 2013.
    The draft plan puts forth the following human dimensions research 
goals and objectives. First, to provide human dimensions information 
essential to support an ecosystem approach to coastal and ocean 
resource management (Goal 1), the plan recommends identifying and 
characterizing stakeholders and their values (Objective 1.1), 
monitoring human dimensions (Objective 1.2), assessing and monitoring 
human causes of ecosystem stress (Objective 1.3), documenting 
traditional and local ecological knowledge (Objective 1.4), addressing 
value and ethical dimensions (Objective 1.5), and developing 
institutional strategies (Objective 1.6). Second, to provide integrated 
ecosystem information essential to support an ecosystem approach to 
coastal and ocean resource management, the plan recommends developing 
and operationalizing integrative information products and tools 
(Objective 2.1) and defining and implementing integrated ecosystem 
assessments (Objective 2.2). Third, to promote resilient ecosystems 
(Goal 3), the plan recommends assessing the cumulative impacts of 
hazards on coastal communities (Objective 3.1), assessing risk and 
vulnerability (Objective 3.2), developing risk communication strategies 
(Objective 3.3), and evaluating forecasting and other capabilities 
(Objective 3.4). Finally, to provide critical support (Goal 4), the 
plan recommends building essential organizational capacities (Objective 
4.1) and developing communications, outreach, and educational 
strategies (Objective 4.2).
    The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments on the Draft 
Human Dimensions Strategic Plan (FY2008-2013) to ensure the value of 
the final document for coastal and ocean resource science and 
governance. NCCOS encourages Federal and non-Federal Government 
partners, resource managers, other decision makers, stakeholders, and 
other interested parties to submit comments. We especially encourage 
comments related to the value of the plan to support an ecosystem 
approach to the management of coastal and ocean resources, and its 
collaborative implementation.
    To facilitate efficient and thorough consideration of all 
submissions, please format your comments as follows: (1) Background 
information on yourself, including name, title, organizational 
affiliation, and contact information including email address; (2) 
general comments; and (3) specific comments with references to line 
numbers. Please follow all substantive, non-editorial comments with 
well-developed suggestions for revision. Please including identifying 
information at the top of all pages. The Draft NCCOS Human Dimensions 
Strategic Plan (FY2008-2013) is being issued for comment only and is 
not intended for interim use.

    Dated: February 8, 2007.
Gary C. Matlock,
Director, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science.
[FR Doc. 07-690 Filed 2-14-07; 8:45 am]
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