Effects of Climate Change
on Energy Production and Use in the United States

Public Comment Period:
18 December 2006 - 1 February 2007

Dear Colleague,

You are invited to provide comments on the Second Draft of CCSP Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.5, “Effects of Climate Change on Energy Production and Use in the United States ” [PDF]. This report is one of 21 synthesis and assessment products being prepared by the Climate Change Science Program (CCSP).

This draft has been prepared in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Final Product 4.5 Prospectus that was posted on this site on April 24, 2006.  

Comments received during the current 45-day public comment period will be taken into consideration by the Lead Authors in the preparation of a third draft, as required by the Guidelines for Producing CCSP Synthesis and Assessment Products. Once the revisions are complete, the third draft of the Synthesis and Assessment Product will be submitted to the CCSP Interagency Committee for approval.

To ensure that your comments are routed correctly, please submit them in the prescribed format to . Detailed instructions can be accessed online.

Your active participation and constructive comments are appreciated.

Sincerely,

Dr. William J. Brennan
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for International Affairs,
and Acting Director, Climate Change Science Program