Call for Expert Reviewers to the U.S. Government Review of the Working Group I Contribution to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis, 59238-59239 [2012-23694]

Download as PDF 59238 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 187 / Wednesday, September 26, 2012 / Notices opportunities to hedge their investment thus allowing these investors to better manage their risk exposure. While the expansion of the STOS Program will generate additional quote traffic, the Exchange does not believe that this increased traffic will become unmanageable since the proposal remains limited to a fixed number of expirations. The Exchange believes that the ability to delist series with no open interest in both the call and the put series will benefit investors by devoting the current cap in the number of series to those series that are more closely tailored to the investment decisions and hedging decisions of investors. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. C. 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Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 8042] Call for Expert Reviewers to the U.S. Government Review of the Working Group I Contribution to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis Summary: The United States Global Change Research Program, in cooperation with the Department of State, request expert review of the Second Order Draft of the Working Group I Contribution to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) established the IPCC in 1988. In accordance with its mandate and as reaffirmed in various decisions by the Panel, the major activity of the IPCC is to prepare comprehensive and up-todate assessments of policy-relevant scientific, technical, and socioeconomic information for understanding the scientific basis of climate change, potential impacts, and options for mitigation and adaptation. The IPCC develops a comprehensive assessment spanning all the above topics approximately every six years. The First Assessment Report was completed in 1990, the Second Assessment Report in 1995, the Third Assessment Report in 2001, and the Fourth Assessment in 2007. Three working group volumes and a synthesis report comprise the Fifth Assessment Report. Working Group I assesses the scientific aspects of the climate system and climate change; Working Group II assesses the vulnerability of socio-economic and natural systems to climate change, potential negative and positive consequences, and options for adapting to it; and Working Group III assesses options for limiting greenhouse gas emissions and otherwise mitigating climate change. Procedures for the IPCC and its preparation of reports can be found at the following Web sites: https:// www.ipcc.ch/organization/organization _review.shtml#.UEY0LqSe7x8 https:// ipcc.ch/organization/organization _procedures.shtml. In October 2009, the IPCC approved the outline for the Working Group I contribution to the 5th Assessment Report (Working Group I Table of Contents: https://www.ipcc.unibe.ch/ AR5/chapteroutline.html). Authors were E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 187 / Wednesday, September 26, 2012 / Notices nominated in May of 2010 and selected in June of 2010. All IPCC reports go through two broad reviews: a ‘‘firstorder draft’’’ reviewed by experts, and a ‘‘second-order draft’’ reviewed by both experts and governments. The Second Order Draft of the Working Group I contribution to the 5th Assessment Report will be available for review beginning on 5 October 2012. As part of the U.S. Government Review of the Second Order Draft of the Working Group I Contribution to the 5th Assessment Report, the U.S. Government is soliciting comments from experts in relevant fields of expertise (Again, the Table of Contents for the Working Group contribution can be viewed here: https:// www.ipcc.unibe.ch/AR5/ chapteroutline.html) Beginning on 7 September, experts may register to review the draft report at: https://ar5wgi.globalchange.gov/. The draft report will be made available on 5 October 2012 to those who registered. To be considered for inclusion in the U.S. Government submission, comments must be received by 2 November 2012. The United States Global Change Research Program will coordinate collection and compilation of U.S. expert comments and the review of the report by a Review Committee of Federal scientists and program managers in order to develop a consolidated U.S. Government submission, which will be provided to the IPCC by November 30, 2012. Expert comments received within the comment period will be considered for inclusion in the U.S. Government submission. Instructions for review and submission of comments are available at: https:// ar5wgi.globalchange.gov/. Experts may choose to provide comments directly through the IPCC’s expert review process, which occurs in parallel with the U.S. government review. More information on the IPCC’s comment process can be found at http: //www.ipcc.ch/activities/activities.shtml and https://www.ipcc.ch/pdf/ar5/ review_of_wg_contributions.pdf. To avoid duplication, comments submitted for consideration as part of the U.S. Government Review should not also be sent to the IPCC Secretariat through the Expert Review process. Comments to the U.S. government review should be submitted using the Web-based system at: https://ar5wgi.globalchange.gov/. This certification will be published in the Federal Register. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:27 Sep 25, 2012 Jkt 226001 Dated: September 20, 2012. Trigg Talley, Director, Office of Global Change, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2012–23694 Filed 9–25–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–09–P SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water Susquehanna River Basin Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice lists the projects approved by rule by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission during the period set forth in ‘‘DATES.’’ DATES: August 1, 2012, through August 31, 2012. ADDRESSES: Susquehanna River Basin Commission, 1721 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102–2391. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard A. Cairo, General Counsel, telephone: (717) 238–0423, ext. 306; fax: (717) 238–2436; email: rcairo@srbc.net. Regular mail inquiries may be sent to the above address. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice lists the projects, described below, receiving approval for the consumptive use of water pursuant to the Commission’s approval by rule process set forth in 18 CFR 806.22(f) for the time period specified above: SUMMARY: Approvals by Rule Issued Under 18 CFR 806.22(f): 1. Carrizo (Marcellus), LLC, Pad ID: Wetterling Well #1, ABR–201208001, Owego Town, Tioga County, NY; Consumptive Use of Up to 2.100 mgd; Approval Date: August 3, 2012. 2. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Lorraine, ABR–201208002, Tuscarora Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: August 6, 2012. 3. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Nina, ABR–201208003, Asylum Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: August 6, 2012. 4. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Stethers, ABR–201208004, Wyalusing Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: August 6, 2012. 5. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Harlan, ABR–201208005, Overton Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: August 6, 2012. PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 59239 6. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Whitney, ABR–201208006, Rush Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: August 6, 2012. 7. Anadarko E&P Company LP, Pad ID: Salt Run HC Pad A, ABR– 201208007, Cascade Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: August 10, 2012. 8. Anadarko E&P Company LP, Pad ID: Kenneth L Martin Pad A, ABR– 201208008, Cogan House Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: August 10, 2012. 9. Anadarko E&P Company LP, Pad ID: Ann C Good Pad A, ABR– 201208009, Cogan House Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: August 10, 2012. 10. Anadarko E&P Company LP, Pad ID: Red Fox H&FC Pad B, ABR– 201208010, Cogan House Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: August 10, 2012. 11. Energy Corporation of America, Pad ID: COP 324 A, ABR–201208011, Girard Township, Clearfield County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 5.000 mgd; Approval Date: August 10, 2012. 12. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: BKT, ABR–201208012, Wilmot Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: August 10, 2012. 13. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Ronmary, ABR–201208013, Elkland Township, Sullivan County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.500 mgd; Approval Date: August 10, 2012. 14. XTO Energy Incorporated, Pad ID: PA Tract K, ABR–201208014, Chapman Township, Clinton County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.500 mgd; Approval Date: August 24, 2012. 15. Range Resources-Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: McWilliams Unit #6H—#10H Well Pad, ABR–201208015, Cogan House Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 5.000 mgd; Approval Date: August 24, 2012. 16. WPX Energy Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Keenan East Well Pad, ABR– 201208016, Choconut Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: August 28, 2012. 17. WPX Energy Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Malling Well Pad, ABR– 201208017, Silver Lake Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.000 mgd; Approval Date: August 28, 2012. 18. Range Resources-Appalachia, LLC, Pad ID: Null—Bobst Unit #1H, ABR– E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1

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[FR Doc No: 2012-23694]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8042]


Call for Expert Reviewers to the U.S. Government Review of the 
Working Group I Contribution to the Fifth Assessment Report of the 
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Climate Change 2013: 
The Physical Science Basis

     Summary: The United States Global Change Research Program, in 
cooperation with the Department of State, request expert review of the 
Second Order Draft of the Working Group I Contribution to the Fifth 
Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 
(IPCC) Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis.
    The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World 
Meteorological Organization (WMO) established the IPCC in 1988. In 
accordance with its mandate and as reaffirmed in various decisions by 
the Panel, the major activity of the IPCC is to prepare comprehensive 
and up-to-date assessments of policy-relevant scientific, technical, 
and socio-economic information for understanding the scientific basis 
of climate change, potential impacts, and options for mitigation and 
adaptation. The IPCC develops a comprehensive assessment spanning all 
the above topics approximately every six years. The First Assessment 
Report was completed in 1990, the Second Assessment Report in 1995, the 
Third Assessment Report in 2001, and the Fourth Assessment in 2007.
    Three working group volumes and a synthesis report comprise the 
Fifth Assessment Report. Working Group I assesses the scientific 
aspects of the climate system and climate change; Working Group II 
assesses the vulnerability of socio-economic and natural systems to 
climate change, potential negative and positive consequences, and 
options for adapting to it; and Working Group III assesses options for 
limiting greenhouse gas emissions and otherwise mitigating climate 
change. Procedures for the IPCC and its preparation of reports can be 
found at the following Web sites: https://www.ipcc.ch/organization/organization_review.shtml#.UEY0LqSe7x8 https://ipcc.ch/organization/organization_procedures.shtml.
    In October 2009, the IPCC approved the outline for the Working 
Group I contribution to the 5th Assessment Report (Working Group I 
Table of Contents: https://www.ipcc.unibe.ch/AR5/chapteroutline.html). 
Authors were

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nominated in May of 2010 and selected in June of 2010. All IPCC reports 
go through two broad reviews: a ``first-order draft''' reviewed by 
experts, and a ``second-order draft'' reviewed by both experts and 
governments. The Second Order Draft of the Working Group I contribution 
to the 5th Assessment Report will be available for review beginning on 
5 October 2012.
    As part of the U.S. Government Review of the Second Order Draft of 
the Working Group I Contribution to the 5th Assessment Report, the U.S. 
Government is soliciting comments from experts in relevant fields of 
expertise (Again, the Table of Contents for the Working Group 
contribution can be viewed here: https://www.ipcc.unibe.ch/AR5/chapteroutline.html)
    Beginning on 7 September, experts may register to review the draft 
report at: https://ar5wgi.globalchange.gov/. The draft report will be 
made available on 5 October 2012 to those who registered. To be 
considered for inclusion in the U.S. Government submission, comments 
must be received by 2 November 2012.
    The United States Global Change Research Program will coordinate 
collection and compilation of U.S. expert comments and the review of 
the report by a Review Committee of Federal scientists and program 
managers in order to develop a consolidated U.S. Government submission, 
which will be provided to the IPCC by November 30, 2012. Expert 
comments received within the comment period will be considered for 
inclusion in the U.S. Government submission. Instructions for review 
and submission of comments are available at: https://ar5wgi.globalchange.gov/.
    Experts may choose to provide comments directly through the IPCC's 
expert review process, which occurs in parallel with the U.S. 
government review. More information on the IPCC's comment process can 
be found at http: //www.ipcc.ch/activities/activities.shtml and https://www.ipcc.ch/pdf/ar5/review_of_wg_contributions.pdf. To avoid 
duplication, comments submitted for consideration as part of the U.S. 
Government Review should not also be sent to the IPCC Secretariat 
through the Expert Review process. Comments to the U.S. government 
review should be submitted using the Web-based system at: https://ar5wgi.globalchange.gov/.
    This certification will be published in the Federal Register.

    Dated: September 20, 2012.
Trigg Talley,
Director, Office of Global Change, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2012-23694 Filed 9-25-12; 8:45 am]
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