[Federal Register: March 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 51)]
[Notices]
[Page 12591-12592]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Federal Advisory Committee for the Expert Review of Synthesis and
Assessment Product 4.3 (CERSAP); Nomination Request
AGENCY: Office of the Chief Economist, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
ACTION: Request for nominations to the Committee for the Expert Review
of Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.3 (CERSAP).
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SUMMARY: The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is inviting nominations
for membership on the Committee for the Expert Review of Synthesis and
Assessment Product 4.3 (CERSAP). The purpose of the Committee is to
provide advice on the conduct of a study titled The Effects of Climate
Change on Agriculture, Land Resources, Water Resources, and
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Biodiversity, to be conducted as part of the U.S. Climate Change
Science Program (CCSP). The prospectus for the study titled The Effects
of Climate Change on Agriculture, Land Resources, Water Resources, and
Biodiversity is on the CCSP Web site at http://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap4-3/default.htm
.
Committee membership will total approximately twelve persons and
may include individuals from the Federal Government, State and/or local
governments, the scientific community, non-governmental organizations
and the private sector, with expertise, experience, and knowledge
essential to the successful completion of the study. Nominations for
employees of the Department of Agriculture will not be considered.
Nominations must be received within twenty-one days of the date of
this Federal Register notice. Any interested person or organization may
submit a nomination. Nominations must include a complete resume of the
nominee's background, experience and expertise, Form AD755, and any
other information considered relevant. Form AD755 is available online
through the following Web sites: http://www.usda.gov/oce/global_change/index.htm, http://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap4-3/
nce.gov/Library/sap/sap4-3/
resources will be utilized by USDA in the solicitation of nominees.
ADDRESSES: Submit nominations to: Dr. Margaret Walsh, Global Change
Program Office, Office of the Chief Economist, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Room 112-A Whitten Federal Building, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-3810; e-mail address:
mwalsh@usda.gov, fax: (202) 401-1176.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Margaret Walsh, Global Change
Program Office, Office of the Chief Economist, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Room 112-A Whitten Federal Building, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-3810; telephone: (202) 720-9978; e-
mail address: mwalsh@oce.usda.gov, fax: (202) 401-1176.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A copy of the Committee Charter is available
at http://www.fido.gov/facadatabase/. The purpose of the Committee is
to provide advice on the conduct of a study titled The Effects of
Climate Change on Agriculture, Land Resources, Water Resources, and
Biodiversity to be conducted as part of the U.S. Climate Change Science
Program (CCSP). CERSAP 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 report,
compliance with the Information Quality Act, and other matters
important to the successful achievement of the objectives of the study.
CERSAP will respond specifically to the following seven inquiries
related to the report:
1. Are the goals, objectives, and intended audience of the product
clearly described in the document? Does the product address all the
questions as outlined in the prospectus?
2. Are the findings and recommendations adequately supported by
evidence and analysis? If any recommendations are based on value
judgments or the collective opinions of the authors, is this
acknowledged and are adequate reasons given for reaching those
judgments?
3. Are the data and analyses handled competently? Are statistical
methods applied appropriately? Are uncertainties and confidence levels
evaluated and communicated appropriately?
4. Are the document's presentation and organization effective? Are
the questions outlined in the prospectus addressed and communicated in
a manner that is appropriate for the intended audiences?
5. Is the document scientifically objective and policy-neutral? Is
it consistent with the scientific literature, including recent NRC
reports and other scientific assessments on the same topic?
6. Does the summary concisely and accurately describe the content,
key findings, and recommendations? Is it consistent with other sections
of the document?
7. What significant improvements, if any, might be made in the
document?
Individuals and organizations interested in submitting nominations
for membership should familiarize themselves with the draft prospectus
for this study, which is available at http://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap4-3/default.htm
.
CERSAP is expected to meet twice during 2007 in the Washington, DC
area.
Completed nominations should be sent preferably by e-mail. If sent
by either fax or regular mail, the sender is encouraged to phone (202)
720-9978 in advance.
Keith Collins,
Chief Economist.
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