[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 169 (Friday, August 29, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50982-50983]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-20023]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. Geological Survey
Interim Steering Committee for the National Climate Change and
Wildlife Science Center
AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey.
ACTION: Notice of open public meeting.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Public Law 106-503, the Interim Steering Committee
for the National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center will hold a
meeting to discuss priority wildlife climate change research needs of
land management and natural resources agencies. Agenda topics will be
provided under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice.
Meetings of the Interim Steering Committee for the National Climate
Change and Wildlife Science Center are open to the public.
ADDRESSES: The meeting location is Main Interior Building, Department
of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240, Room B253.
DATES: September 23, 2008, commencing at 9:15 a.m. and adjourning at 12
p.m.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin Schrock, U.S. Geological Survey,
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS301, Reston, Virginia 20192, 703-648-4066,
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Climate Change and Wildlife
Science Center Interim Steering Committee is comprised of members from
Federal and State government. The Interim Steering Committee shall
advise the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on matters
relating to the development of the National Climate Change and Wildlife
Science Center.
Matters To Be Considered: The meeting will begin with Federal,
State and non-governmental organizations provided an opportunity to
discuss the agenda for the planned December Workshop on climate change
and wildlife research needs. The committee will use common themes and
unique needs identified in previous meetings, including modeling,
forecasting, and technology transfer, to build a workshop program that
will explore additional needs and address the current state of
knowledge and management and policy implications. The meeting will
conclude with identification of potential workshop speakers and
invitees.
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Dated: August 22, 2008.
Gladys Cotter,
Associate Chief Biologist for Information.
[FR Doc. E8-20023 Filed 8-28-08; 8:45 am]
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