U.S. Climate Change Science Program Synthesis and Assessment Product Draft Report 4.4: “Preliminary Review of Adaptation Options for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources”, 46610-46611 [E7-16356]

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The purpose of this research is to develop methods for testing the hearing and auditory perceptual capabilities of humpback whales in order to better predict when anthropogenic sounds may interfere with social behaviors, particularly mating and group feeding. Up to 200 humpback whales would be harassed by playback experiments (active acoustics) and up to 30 additional humpbacks would be harassed by close approach during vessel surveys for passive acoustic recordings annually. In addition, up to 45 Stenellid dolphins (Stenella spp.), 45 bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), 5 sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus), and 5 Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) may be incidentally harassed annually during playback sessions. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of this application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. 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AGENCY: SUMMARY: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration publishes this notice to announce the availability for public comments for the draft document titled, U.S. Climate Change Science Program Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.4: ‘‘Preliminary Review of Adaptation Options for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources.’’ This Synthesis and Assessment Product (SAP) analyzes information on the state of knowledge of adaptation options for key, representative ecosystems and resources that may be sensitive to climate variability and change. This draft document is being released solely for the purpose of predissemination peer review under applicable information quality guidelines. This document has not been formally disseminated by NOAA. It does not represent and should not be construed to represent any Agency policy or determination. Any public comments submitted in accordance with this notice will be considered when revising the document. 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It is designed to serve resource managers and decision makers interested in using science to inform adaptation to the impacts of climate variability and change. The report examines (1) the combined effects on ecosystems of climate changes and non-climate stressors, and consequent implications for achieving specific management goals; (2) adaptation approaches that reduce the risk of negative impacts on management goals; and (3) ways to overcome barriers or take advantage of opportunities to improve the likelihood of successful adaptation implementation. Dated: August 14, 2007. William J. Brennan, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for International Affairs, and Acting Director, Climate Change Science Program. [FR Doc. E7–16356 Filed 8–20–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–12–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE RIN XC07 U.S. Climate Change Science Program Synthesis and Assessment Product Draft Report 3.3: ‘‘Weather and Climate Extremes in a Changing Climate. 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ADDRESSES: 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 promote climate-related discussions and decisions, including scientific synthesis and assessment analyses that support evaluation of important policy issues. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration VerDate Aug<31>2005 this notice to announce the availability for public comments for the draft report titled, U.S. Climate Change Science Program Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.3: ‘‘Weather and Climate Extremes in a Changing Climate. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 161 (Tuesday, August 21, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46610-46611]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-16356]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN XC06


U.S. Climate Change Science Program Synthesis and Assessment 
Product Draft Report 4.4: ``Preliminary Review of Adaptation Options 
for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources''

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 for public comments for the 
draft document titled, U.S. Climate Change Science Program Synthesis 
and Assessment Product 4.4: ``Preliminary Review of Adaptation Options 
for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources.'' This Synthesis and 
Assessment Product (SAP) analyzes information on the state of knowledge 
of adaptation options for key, representative ecosystems and resources 
that may be sensitive to climate variability and change.
    This draft document is being released solely for the purpose of 
pre-dissemination peer review under applicable information quality 
guidelines. This document has not been formally disseminated by NOAA. 
It does not represent and should not be construed to represent any 
Agency policy or determination. Any public comments submitted in 
accordance with this notice will be considered when revising the 
document.

DATES: Comments must be received by October 5, 2007.

ADDRESSES: The draft of Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.4: 
``Preliminary Review of Adaptation Options for Climate-Sensitive 
Ecosystems and Resources'' is posted on the CCSP Web site 
at:www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap4-4/default.php
Detailed instructions for making comments on the draft Report is 
provided on the SAP 4.4 webpage (see link here). Comments should be 
prepared and submitted 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 Climate Change Science Program (CCSP)

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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 promote climate-
related discussions and decisions, including scientific synthesis and 
assessment analyses that support evaluation of important policy issues. 
This report has been prepared by a team of experts from academia, 
governmental and nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector 
in response to the mandate of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program's 
Strategic Plan (2003). SAP 4.4 reviews the state of knowledge of 
adaptation options for key, representative ecosystems and resources 
that may be sensitive to climate variability and change. It is designed 
to serve resource managers and decision makers interested in using 
science to inform adaptation to the impacts of climate variability and 
change. The report examines (1) the combined effects on ecosystems of 
climate changes and non-climate stressors, and consequent implications 
for achieving specific management goals; (2) adaptation approaches that 
reduce the risk of negative impacts on management goals; and (3) ways 
to overcome barriers or take advantage of opportunities to improve the 
likelihood of successful adaptation implementation.

    Dated: August 14, 2007.
William J. Brennan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for International Affairs, and 
Acting Director, Climate Change Science Program.
[FR Doc. E7-16356 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am]
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