[Federal Register: July 11, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 134)] [Notices] [Page 39952] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr11jy08-31] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XI82 U.S. Climate Change Science Program Synthesis and Assessment Product Draft Report 2.3 ``Aerosol properties and their impacts on climate'' AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of availability and request for public comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration publishes this notice to announce a 45-day public comment period for the draft report titled, U.S. Climate Change Science Program Synthesis and Assessment Product 2.3 ``Aerosol properties and their impacts on climate.''This draft report is being released solely for the purpose of pre-dissemination peer review under applicable information quality guidelines. This document has not been formally disseminated by NOAA. It does not represent and should not be construed to represent any Agency policy or determination. After consideration of comments received on the draft report, a revised version along with the comments received will be published on the CCSP web site. DATES: Comments must be received by August 25, 2008. ADDRESSES: The draft Synthesis and Assessment Product: 2.3 is posted on the CCSP Web site at: http://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap2-3/default.php Detailed instructions for making comments on this draft report are provided on the SAP 2.3 webpage. Comments must be prepared in accordance to these instructions and must be submitted to: 2.3-aerosols@climatescience.gov FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Fabien Laurier, Climate Change Science Program Office, 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006, Telephone: (202) 419-3481. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CCSP was established by the President in 2002 to coordinate and integrate scientific research on global and climate changes sponsored by 13 participating departments and agencies of the U.S. Government. The CCSP is charged with preparing information resources that promote climate-related discussions and decisions, including scientific synthesis and assessment analyses that support evaluation of important policy issues. Dated: July 1, 2008. William J. Brennan, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, Director, Climate Change Science Program. [FR Doc. E8-15800 Filed 7-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S