Notice2024-23971
Announcement of Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science Meeting
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Published
October 22, 2024
Issuing agencies
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 204 (Tuesday, October 22, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 84379-84380]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-23971]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey
[GX24EN05ESBJF00]
Announcement of Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science
Meeting
AGENCY: 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 in person on Wednesday, November 13,
2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Thursday, November 14, 2024,
from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Time. A virtual attendance option
will be provided. 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 at the University of Minnesota
Campus Club, 403 Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Avenue SE,
Minneapolis, MN 55455.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Isabella Ullerick, ACCAS Designated
Federal Officer, USGS, by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0a637f66666f786369614a7f796d79246d657c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="630a160f0f06110a000823161004104d040c15">[email protected]</span></a>, or by phone at
571-477-4309.
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
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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) subcommittee progress
(if any) since the previous full-Council meeting; (b) discussion of key
items on the horizon for the CASCs; (c) development and discussion of
next key priorities and workplan for the ACCAS; (d) changes to or
development of new subcommittees; (e) process for upcoming membership
nominations and charter renewal. 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 opportunities for public comment on
both meeting days, November 13 and 14. Comments may also be submitted
to the council in writing by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#523b273e3e37203b313912272135217c353d24"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5138243d3d342338323a11242236227f363e27">[email protected]</span></a>.
Meeting Accessibility/Special Accommodations: The meeting is open
to the public; however, seating may be limited due to room capacity. A
virtual attendance option will be provided to those who register.
Public attendees should register by completing the form found 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>. Registration is due by
November 6, 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#c7aeb2ababa2b5aea4ac87b2b4a0b4e9a0a8b1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="741d01181811061d171f34010713075a131b02">[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.
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.
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 must be provided to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#375e425b5b52455e545c774244504419505841"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2d44584141485f444e466d585e4a5e034a425b">[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 view, we cannot guarantee that
we will be able to do so.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. ch. 10.
Isabella Ullerick,
Designated Federal Officer, Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation
Science.
[FR Doc. 2024-23971 Filed 10-21-24; 8:45 am]
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