U.S. Climate Change Science Program Synthesis and Assessment Product Draft Prospectus 4.2, 25747 [07-2244]

Download as PDF pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 87 / Monday, May 7, 2007 / Notices I. Abstract The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Act) authorizes the establishment of Regional Fishery Management Councils to exercise sound judgment in the stewardship of fishery resources through the preparation, monitoring, and revision of such fishery management plans under circumstances, (a) which will enable the States, the fishing industry, consumers, environmental organizations, and other interested persons to participate in the development of such plans, and (b) which take into account the social and economic needs of fishermen and dependent communities. Section 302(j) of the Act requires that Council members appointed by the Secretary, Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) members appointed by a Council under Section 302(g)(1), or individuals nominated by the Governor of a State for possible appointment as a Council member disclose their financial interest in any Council fishery. These interests include harvesting, processing, lobbying, advocacy, or marketing activity that is being, or will be, undertaken within any fishery over which the Council concerned has jurisdiction, or with respect to an individual or organization with a financial interest in such activity. In 2008, the Secretary is required to submit an annual report to Congress for 2007 on action taken by the Secretary and the Councils to implement the disclosure of financial interest and recusal requirements, including identification of any conflict of interest problems with respect to the Councils and SSCs and recommendations for addressing any such problems. Seated Council members appointed by the Secretary, including the Tribal Government appointee and SSC members, must file a financial interest form within 45 days of taking office and must provide an update of their statements at any time any such financial interest is acquired, or substantially changed. The Act further provides that a member shall not vote on a Council decision that would have a significant and predictable effect on a financial interest if there is a close causal link between the Council decision and an expected and substantially disproportionate benefit to the financial interest of the affected individual relative to the financial interest of other participants in the same gear type or sector of the fishery. However, an affected individual who is declared ineligible to vote on a Council action VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:36 May 04, 2007 Jkt 211001 may participate in Council deliberations relating to the decision after notifying the Council of his/her recusal and identifying the financial interest that would be affected. II. Method of Collection Respondents submit paper forms. III. Data OMB Number: 0648–0192. Form Number: NOAA Form 88–195. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 306. Estimated Time Per Response: 35 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 179. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $54. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: May 1, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–8634 Filed 5–4–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 043007A] U.S. Climate Change Science Program Synthesis and Assessment Product Draft Prospectus 4.2 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce. PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice of availability and request for public comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration publishes this notice to announce the availability of the draft Prospectus for one of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) Synthesis and Assessment Products for public comments. This draft Prospectus addresses the following CCSP Topic: Product 4.2: Thresholds of Change in Ecosystems. After consideration of comments received on the draft Prospectus, the final Prospectus along with the comments received will be published on the CCSP web site. Comments must be received by June 6, 2007. DATES: The draft Prospectus is posted on the CCSP Program Office web site. The web address to access the draft Prospectus is: Product 4.2 https://www.climatescience.gov/Library/ sap/sap4–2/default.php Detailed instructions for making comments on the draft Prospectus is provided with the Prospectus. Comments should be prepared in accordance with these instructions. ADDRESSES: IV. Request for Comments AGENCY: 25747 Dr. Fabien Laurier, Climate Change Science Program Office, 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006, Telephone: (202)419–3481. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The CCSP was established by the President in 2002 to coordinate and integrate scientific research on global change and climate change sponsored by 13 participating departments and agencies of the U.S. Government. The CCSP is charged with preparing information resources that support climate-related discussions and decisions, including scientific synthesis and assessment analyses that support evaluation of important policy issues. The Prospectus addressed by this notice provides a topical overview and describes plans for scoping, drafting, reviewing, producing, and disseminating one of 21 final synthesis and assessment Products that will be produced by the CCSP. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: May 1, 2007. William J. Brennan, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for International Affairs, and Acting Director, Climate Change Science Program. [FR Doc. 07–2244 Filed 5–4–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–12–S E:\FR\FM\07MYN1.SGM 07MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 87 (Monday, May 7, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 25747]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-2244]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 043007A]


U.S. Climate Change Science Program Synthesis and Assessment 
Product Draft Prospectus 4.2

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

ACTION: Notice of availability and request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration publishes 
this notice to announce the availability of the draft Prospectus for 
one of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) Synthesis and 
Assessment Products for public comments. This draft Prospectus 
addresses the following CCSP Topic:
Product 4.2: Thresholds of Change in Ecosystems.
    After consideration of comments received on the draft Prospectus, 
the final Prospectus along with the comments received will be published 
on the CCSP web site.

DATES: Comments must be received by June 6, 2007.

ADDRESSES: The draft Prospectus is posted on the CCSP Program Office 
web site. The web address to access the draft Prospectus is:
Product 4.2
https://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap4-2/default.php
    Detailed instructions for making comments on the draft Prospectus 
is provided with the Prospectus. Comments should be prepared in 
accordance with these instructions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Fabien Laurier, Climate Change 
Science Program Office, 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 250, 
Washington, DC 20006, Telephone: (202)419-3481.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CCSP was established by the President in 
2002 to coordinate and integrate scientific research on global change 
and climate change sponsored by 13 participating departments and 
agencies of the U.S. Government. The CCSP is charged with preparing 
information resources that support climate-related discussions and 
decisions, including scientific synthesis and assessment analyses that 
support evaluation of important policy issues. The Prospectus addressed 
by this notice provides a topical overview and describes plans for 
scoping, drafting, reviewing, producing, and disseminating one of 21 
final synthesis and assessment Products that will be produced by the 
CCSP.

    Dated: May 1, 2007.
William J. Brennan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for International Affairs, and 
Acting Director, Climate Change Science Program.
[FR Doc. 07-2244 Filed 5-4-07; 8:45 am]
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