Notice2024-17133
Public Meeting of the Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science
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Published
August 2, 2024
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Interior DepartmentGeological Survey
Abstract
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is publishing this notice to announce that a Federal advisory committee meeting of the Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science (ACCAS) will take place and is open to members of the public.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 149 (Friday, August 2, 2024)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-17133]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey
[GX24EN05ESBJF00]
Public Meeting of the Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation
Science
AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)
of 1972, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is publishing this notice to
announce that a Federal advisory committee meeting of the Advisory
Council for Climate Adaptation Science (ACCAS) will take place and is
open to members of the public.
DATES: The meeting will be held virtually on August 23, 2024, from 10
a.m. EDT to 5 p.m. EDT. The final schedule will be made available in
advance of the meeting at: <a href="https://www.usgs.gov/programs/climate-adaptation-science-centers/advisory-council-climate-adaptation-science">https://www.usgs.gov/programs/climate-adaptation-science-centers/advisory-council-climate-adaptation-science</a>.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held online via the Zoom meeting
platform. A registration link for public attendees will be posted on
the ACCAS website page no later than two weeks prior to the meeting:
<a href="https://www.usgs.gov/programs/climate-adaptation-science-centers/advisory-council-climate-adaptation-science">https://www.usgs.gov/programs/climate-adaptation-science-centers/advisory-council-climate-adaptation-science</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Holly Chandler, ACCAS Designated
Federal Officer, USGS, by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d5b6b4a6b695a0a6b2a6fbb2baa3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="107371637350656377633e777f66">[email protected]</span></a> or by telephone at
(406) 207-9500. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, blind,
hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or
TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals
outside the United States should use the relay services offered within
their country to make international calls to the point-of-contact in
the United States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held consistent with
the provisions of the FACA (5 U.S.C. ch. 10), the Government in the
Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552B, as amended), and 41 CFR part 102-
3.
Purpose of the Meeting: The ACCAS advises the Secretary of the
Interior on the operations of the USGS Climate Adaptation Science
Centers (CASCs). ACCAS members represent state and local governments;
Tribes and Indigenous organizations; non-governmental organizations;
academia; and the private sector. Additional information about the
ACCAS is available at: <a href="https://www.usgs.gov/programs/climate-adaptation-science-centers/advisory-council-climate-adaptation-science">https://www.usgs.gov/programs/climate-adaptation-science-centers/advisory-council-climate-adaptation-science</a>.
Agenda Topics: Agenda topics will cover (a) ACCAS subcommittee
progress to date, (b) subcommittee recommendations for full ACCAS
consideration and potential action, and (c) next steps and priorities
for subcommittees. The final agenda will be made available in advance
of the meeting at: <a href="https://www.usgs.gov/programs/climate-adaptation-science-centers/advisory-council-climate-adaptation-science">https://www.usgs.gov/programs/climate-adaptation-science-centers/advisory-council-climate-adaptation-science</a>. The
meeting will include an opportunity for public comment. Please check
the final agenda for the exact time for public comment. Comments may
also be submitted to the ACCAS in writing via this form: <a href="https://app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/11e7a5e6bb4f413ea7842dbb8ff1891c">https://app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/11e7a5e6bb4f413ea7842dbb8ff1891c</a>.
Meeting Accessibility/Special Accommodations: The meeting is open
to the public. Public attendees should register by completing the
registration form which will be posted at: <a href="https://www.usgs.gov/programs/climate-adaptation-science-centers/advisory-council-climate-adaptation-science">https://www.usgs.gov/programs/climate-adaptation-science-centers/advisory-council-climate-adaptation-science</a>. Registrations are due by August 21, 2024.
Please make requests in advance for sign language interpreter
services, assistive listening devices, language translation services,
or other reasonable accommodations. We ask that you contact
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bdd5ded5dcd3d9d1d8cffdc8cedace93dad2cb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5d353e353c333931382f1d282e3a2e733a322b">[email protected]</span></a> at least seven (7) business days prior to the
meeting to give the Department of the Interior sufficient time to
process your request. All reasonable accommodation requests are managed
on a case-by-case basis.
Public Disclosure of Comments: There will be an opportunity for
public comment during the meeting. Depending on the number of people
who wish to speak and the time available, the time for individual
comments may be limited. Written comments may also be sent to the ACCAS
for consideration. To allow for full consideration of information by
ACCAS members, written comments may be provided here: <a href="https://app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/11e7a5e6bb4f413ea7842dbb8ff1891c">https://app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/11e7a5e6bb4f413ea7842dbb8ff1891c</a> or be
emailed to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#046765776744717763772a636b72"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e784869484a792948094c9808891">[email protected]</span></a> at least three (3) business days prior to the
meeting.
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or
other personally identifiable information (PII) in your comment, you
should be aware that your entire comment--including your PII--may be
made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us in your
comment to withhold your PII from public review, we cannot guarantee
that we will be able to do so.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. Ch. 10.
Holly Chandler,
Designated Federal Officer, Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation
Science, U.S. Geological Survey.
[FR Doc. 2024-17133 Filed 8-1-24; 8:45 am]
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