North American carbon budget and implications for the global carbon cycle [also known as the Prototype State of the Carbon Cycle Report (SOCCR) focused on North America]

Instructions for Submission of Public Comments

Note to Reviewers: Please refer to PDF version of report when submitting comments. As per instructions, comments must refer to line numbers listed in PDF file(s).

Please follow these instructions for preparing and submitting your comments. A sample format sheet is provided below. Send your comments as an e-mail attachment to:

by 3 November 2006. . Please email your comments to the specified address.  Do not submit comments directly to lead authors.

In making comments:

• Provide complete contact information. The Climate Change Science Program Office (CCSPO) may need to contact you seeking clarification.
• Provide specific language for deletions, additions, and/or amendments.
• Do not use auto-formatting or embed comments in tables.
• Provide focused comments directly linked to specific page and line numbers. Present comments in page and line number sequence, as per the sample format below. Insert your name and affiliation after each comment.
• Do not number your comments and do not use terminology such as “ditto” or “see above”, as comments received will be compiled by page and line number.

To be considered, your comments should be emailed to by COB 3 November 2006, referencing "Comments on SAP 2.2 draft" and your surname in the subject line (e.g., Comments on SAP 2.2 draft: Smith). Re-label your comments file attachment with your surname to help with the collation process (e.g., <SAP2-2 draft-Smith.doc>)

Sample Format for Comments I. Background Information Name(s):  John Doe Organization(s): University College Mailing Address(es): 101 1st Street, New York, New York, 10001 Phone(s): 800-555-5555 Fax(es): 800-555-6666 E-mail(s): Area of Expertise: Atmospheric Composition II. Comments Chapter __, Page __, Line __: (Comment) John Doe, University College Chapter __, Page __, Line __: (Comment) John Doe, University College Chapter __, Page __, Line __: (Comment) John Doe, University College