Notice2023-04328
Request for Information: DRAFT Federal Strategy to Advance an Integrated U.S. Greenhouse Gas Monitoring and Information System; Number NNH23ZDA009L
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Published
March 2, 2023
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Abstract
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration's Greenhouse Gas Monitoring & Measurement Interagency Working Group (GHG IWG), established by the Office of Science & Technology Policy, White House Climate Policy Office, and Office of Management and Budget. The GHG IWG seeks to receive input from the public on the draft Federal Strategy to Advance an Integrated U.S. Greenhouse Gas Monitoring & Information System (GHGMIS Strategy) that is posted on the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System's (NSPIRES). The GHG IWG will use information received to 1) inform the drafting of the final version of the GHGMIS Strategy and 2) in discussions on potential partnerships related to demonstration projects.
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<body><pre>[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 41 (Thursday, March 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13153-13154]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04328]
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
[NOTICE: (23-011)]
Request for Information: DRAFT Federal Strategy to Advance an
Integrated U.S. Greenhouse Gas Monitoring and Information System;
Number NNH23ZDA009L
AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Request for Information (RFI).
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SUMMARY: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has
issued a Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of the Biden-Harris
Administration's Greenhouse Gas Monitoring & Measurement Interagency
Working Group (GHG IWG), established by the Office of Science &
Technology Policy, White House Climate Policy Office, and Office of
Management and Budget. The GHG IWG seeks to receive input from the
public on the draft Federal Strategy to Advance an Integrated U.S.
Greenhouse Gas Monitoring & Information System (GHGMIS Strategy) that
is posted on the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and
Evaluation System's (NSPIRES). The GHG IWG will use information
received to 1) inform the drafting of the final version of the GHGMIS
Strategy and 2) in discussions on potential partnerships related to
demonstration projects.
DATES: Comments are requested on or before April 4, 2023. Early
comments are encouraged. Comments received after this date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES:
<bullet> All responses to this RFI must be submitted in an
electronic format only via the NASA Solicitation and Proposal
Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) located at <a href="https://go.nasa.gov/USGGMIDraftFederalStrategy">https://go.nasa.gov/USGGMIDraftFederalStrategy</a>. A copy of the draft GHGMIS
Strategy is posted as a separate PDF file at the same location.
<bullet> Mail: Comments submitted in a manner other than the one
listed above, including emails or letters sent to SMD or other GHG IWG
officials may not be accepted.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: Please note that NASA cannot accept any
comments that are hand delivered or couriered. In addition, NASA cannot
accept comments contained on any form of digital media storage devices,
such as CDs/DVDs and USB drives.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Issues regarding clarifications or
questions on this RFI can be sent to Ken Jucks, Program Manager, Earth
Science Division, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fb909e95959e8f93d58cd5918e989088bb959a889ad59c948d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="80ebe5eeeee5f4e8aef7aeeaf5e3ebf3c0eee1f3e1aee7eff6">[email protected]</span></a>. Phone: 202-358-0476. For
submission help or for any questions regarding the NSPIRES website,
contact <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a8c6dbd8c1dacddb85c0cdc4d8e8c6c9dbc9d8dadb86cbc7c5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="523c21223b2037217f3a373e22123c3321332220217c313d3f">[email protected]</span></a> Phone: (202) 479-9376, M-F, 8 a.m. to
6 p.m. EST/EDT
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Greenhouse Gas Monitoring & Measurement Interagency Working
Group (GHG IWG) was established by the Office of Science & Technology
Policy, White House Climate Policy Office, and Office of Management and
Budget in 2022 to enhance coordination
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on existing capabilities and opportunities for enhancing measurement
and quantification of GHG emissions and removals. In addition to the
White House offices mentioned above, the GHG IWG includes the following
United States (U.S.) federal agencies listed in alphabetical order:
Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Commerce (including the
National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST, and the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA), Department of Defense
(DOD), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Interior (DOI),
Department of State (State), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
NASA, and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
The draft GHGMIS Strategy developed by the GHG IWG outlines a
framework for an integrated U.S. GHG monitoring & information system,
near-term strategies to advance the system, and areas of interest for
demonstration projects.
The GHG IWG is seeking public comments on the draft GHGMIS Strategy
in recognition of the significant expertise on this topic that exists
outside of government and the growing interest by companies, non-
governmental organizations, and local and state agencies in generating
or using GHG emissions data. A copy of the draft GHGMIS Strategy is
posted as a PDF file on the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated
Review and Evaluation System's (NSPIRES) landing page for this RFI at
<a href="https://go.nasa.gov/USGGMIDraftFederalStrategy">https://go.nasa.gov/USGGMIDraftFederalStrategy</a>.
II. Discussion of Questions
The RFI requests information on the following themes:
1. Does the draft GHGMIS Strategy contain any significant
omissions, gaps or errors that would impede effectiveness?
2. What opportunities exist for federal agencies to partner with
external entities on the framework, strategies, or demonstration
projects outlined in the draft GHGMIS Strategy in ways that they have
not previously done?
3. What coordination mechanisms, including existing convening or
organizing bodies with current limited federal government engagement,
should the GHG IWG agencies consider to enhance collaboration with
external entities to advance U.S. greenhouse gas monitoring and
information capabilities?
III. Written Comments
Written responses should not exceed 4 pages, excluding a cover page
and any references as described in the NSPIRES solicitation number:
NNH23ZDA009L entitled Request for Information: DRAFT Federal Strategy
to Advance an Integrated U.S. Greenhouse Gas Monitoring and Information
System (GHGM&IS). You may respond to some or all questions listed in
the RFI. There is no limit on the number of responses from an
individual or an institution or its organizational units. The RFI
should not be construed as a solicitation for proposals or an
obligation on the part of the government. Interested parties who
respond to this RFI may be contacted for a follow-on strategic
dialogue, discussion, or event.
IV. Review of Public Feedback
NASA will share the public's feedback with the GHG IWG members, who
will use the feedback to help to develop the final GHGMIS Strategy and
discuss potential partnerships related to demonstration projects. This
notice is issued solely for information and program-planning purposes.
Public input provided in response to this notice does not bind NASA or
other GHG IWG members to any further actions, to include publishing a
formal response or agreement to initiate a recommended change. The GHG
IWG, including NASA, will consider the feedback and make changes or
process improvements at its sole discretion.
Any public discussion by NASA or the other GHG IWG members of the
results of this RFI will not disclose the identities of the
respondents. It is not NASA's or other GHG IWG members' intent to
disclose publicly respondents' proprietary information obtained in
response to this RFI. To the full extent that it is protected pursuant
to the Freedom of Information Act and other laws and regulations,
information identified by a Respondent as ``Proprietary or
Confidential'' will be kept confidential.
Cheryl Parker,
NASA Federal Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-04328 Filed 3-1-23; 8:45 am]
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