Archived Postings of the U.S.
Climate Change Science Program

2006

9 January 2007.  Meeting of the Product Development Committee (CPDC) for Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.3 (Weather and Climate Extremes in a Changing Climate).  Meeting information will be available online on the CPDC-S&A 3.3 Web site. See Federal Register notice published on 18 December 2006. (link posted 29 Dec 2006)

8-10 January 2007. Open meeting of the Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) Product Development Committee (CPDC) for Synthesis and Assessment Product 5.3 (Decision support experiments and evaluations using seasonal to interannual forecasts and observational data).  See the Federal Register notice published on 18 December 2006.  (link posted 29 Dec 2006)

Synthesis and Assessment Product 5.3 (Decision support experiments and evaluations using seasonal to interannual forecasts and observational data): Notes from 11 December 2006 meeting [PDF] are posted. (29 December 2006).

Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.4 (Preliminary review of adaptation options for climate-sensitive ecosystems and resources): Request for nominations to the proposed Adaptation for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources Advisory Committee (ACSERAC). Federal Register notice published (28 December 2006) by the Environmental Protection Agency.  Nominations should be received by January 18, 2007. (link posted 29 Dec 2006)

Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.6 (Analyses of the effects of global change on human health and welfare and human systems): Request for nominations to the proposed Human Impacts and Climate Change Advisory Committee (HICCAC).  Federal Register notice issued (28 December 2006) by Environmental Protection Agency.  Nominations should be received by January 18, 2007. (link posted 29 Dec 2006)

A Review of the Impact of Climate Variability and Change on Aeroallergens and Their Associated Effects.  Federal Register notice (dtd 29 Dec 2006) from the Environmental Protection Agency announcing 30-day review period for a draft report prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment. The report surveys the current state of knowledge of the potential impacts of climate change and climate variability on aeroallergens in the United States--including pollens, molds, and indoor allergens--and their associated allergenic illnesses. The public comment period ends January 29, 2007.

Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.1 (Coastal elevation and sensitivity to sea level rise).  Final prospectus posted (27 December 2006)

Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.5 (Effects of Climate Change on Energy Production and Use in the United States).  Public review draft [PDF] released.  The 45-day public review period extends from 18 December 2006 through 1 February 2007.  See the invitation letter from CCSP Acting Director, Bill Brennan.

Our Changing Planet. The U.S. Climate Change Science Program for Fiscal Year 2007. (posted 15 December 2006)

Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.3 (The effects of climate change on agriculture, land resources, water resources, and biodiversity).  Final prospectus and comments on draft prospectus are posted. (7 December 2006)

Comments on the following Synthesis and Assessment Product draft prospectuses are posted (7 December 2006).

• Product 1.3 (Re-analyses of historical climate data for key atmospheric features. Implications for attribution of causes of observed change)
• Product 3.2 (Climate Projections Based on Emissions Scenarios for long-lived radiatively active trace gases and future climate impacts of short-lived radiatively active gases and aerosols)
• Product 5.2 (Best practice approaches for characterizing, communicating, and incorporating scientific uncertainty in decisionmaking).

Synthesis and Assessment Product 5.2 (Best practice approaches for characterizing, communicating, and incorporating scientific uncertainty in decisionmaking): On 5-7 December 2006 there will be a meeting of the National Research Council committee reviewing the draft report.  See the NRC's committee Web site for the agenda and other details. (posted 25 November 2007)

Synthesis and Assessment Product 5.3 (Decision support experiments and evaluations using seasonal to interannual forecasts and observational data): Federal Register notice (dtd 20 November 2006) announces 11 December 2006 meeting of the Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) Product Development Committee (CPDC). "The meeting will include, but not be limited to, the following topics: (1) Discussion of procedures for completion of the first draft of the Synthesis and Assessment Product 5.3; (2) Discussion of plans for completion and submission of future drafts and procedures; (3) Discussion of a stakeholder workshop to be held in early January." (posted 25 November 2007)

Vacancy Announcement: Administrative Assistant. Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to Friday, December 8, 2006. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis. (posted 9 November 2006)

Synthesis and Assessment Product 1.2 (Past Climate Variability and Change in the Arctic and at High Latitudes): Draft prospectus is issued along with invitation to comment.  Deadline for comments: 7 December 2006 [comment period now closed].  See Federal Register notice (dtd 7 November 2006).

Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.4 (Abrupt Climate Change): Draft prospectus is issued along with invitation to comment.  Deadline for comments: 7 December 2006 [comment period now closed].  See Federal Register notice (dtd 7 November 2006).

Vacancy Announcement: Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems Program Specialist.   Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to 17 November 2006. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis. (posted 7 November 2006)

Synthesis and Assessment Product 1.3 (Re-analyses of historical climate data for key atmospheric features. Implications for attribution of causes of observed change). Federal Register notice (dated 2 Nov 2006) establishing Product Development Committee (CPDC) under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere will appoint no more than 20 members, with "a balanced representation among preeminent scientists, educators, and experts."

Final prospectuses issued (30 October 2006) for the following Synthesis and Assessment Products:

• Product 1.3 (Re-analyses of historical climate data for key atmospheric features. Implications for attribution of causes of observed change)
• Product 3.2 (Climate Projections Based on Emissions Scenarios for long-lived radiatively active trace gases and future climate impacts of short-lived radiatively active gases and aerosols)
• Product 5.2 (Best practice approaches for characterizing, communicating, and incorporating scientific uncertainty in decisionmaking)

30-31 October 2006. Workshop for Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.2 (Climate Projections Based on Emissions Scenarios for long-lived radiatively active trace gases and future climate impacts of short-lived radiatively active gases and aerosols). Princeton, New Jersey.  This workshop is open to the interested public. Its purpose is to present the results of numerical model projections of future climate driven by specific scenarios listed in the Prospectus and to provide information for producing the report.  See details, including agenda. (posted 26 October 2006).

Synthesis and Assessment Product 2.4 (Trends in emissions of ozone-depleting substances, ozone layer recovery, and implications for ultraviolet radiation exposure): Draft prospectus is issued along with invitation to comment.  Deadline for comments: 16 November 2006.  See Federal Register notice (dtd 17 October 2006). (posted 17 October 2006)

U.S. Climate Change Technology Program Strategic Plan.  See also press release. (posted 20 Sep 2006).

Synthesis and Assessment Product 2.2 (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]) (links posted 19 Sep 2006)

• Public review draft released.  The 45-day public review period extends from 19 September through 3 November 2006 [review period now expired].  See the invitation letter from CCSP Acting Director, Bill Brennan.
• Responses to comments received during the Technical Peer review of the May 2006 draft of SAP 2.2.

Public Comment Period for Charting the Course for Ocean Science in the United States: Research Priorities for the Next Decade. The public comment period is now open (until 20 October 2006) for this draft document developed by the National Science and Technology Council's Joint Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology (JSOST). For more information, contact Shelby E. Walker, JSOST Project Manager. (posted 19 September 2006)

Available upon request: U.S. Government collation in support of the Expert and Government Review of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group III Fourth Assessment Report.  To obtain a copy, please submit a request to . (posted 18 September 2006)

Synthesis and Assessment Product 5.3 (Decision support experiments and evaluations using seasonal to interannual forecasts and observational data). Federal Register Notice (dtd 18 Sep 2006) announces Product Development Committee (CPDC) under the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the General Services Administration (GSA) rule of Federal Advisory Committee Management (link posted 18 September 2006).

Synthesis and Assessment Product Product 2.1 (Scenarios of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Atmospheric Concentrations and Review of Integrated Scenario Development and Application): Peer-review comments on first draft of Part B (dtd 28 March 2006) along with the responses of the author team. (posted 11 August 2006)

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group III Contribution to the Fourth Assessment Report of the IPCC:  Government and Expert Review.  The second-order draft of Climate Change 2007: Mitigation of Climate Change is available for expert and government review.   Comments were due 23 August 2006 [comment period now closed].  The draft report is available along with instructions and related materials.  See also Federal Register notice (dtd 24 July 2006).  (links posted 1 August 2006).

Synthesis and Assessment Products 2.1 (Scenarios of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Atmospheric Concentrations and Review of Integrated Scenario Development and Application) and 3.1 (Climate Models: An Assessment of Strengths and Limitations for User Applications).  Federal Register notice (31 July 2006) announces meeting of Climate Change Science Program Product Development Advisory Committee (CPDAC), to be held on 17-18 August 2006.

Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.4 (Preliminary review of adaptation options for climate-sensitive ecosystems and resources).  Final prospectus is issued along with comments on the draft prospectus. (posted 31 July 2006)

Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.6 (Analyses of the effects of global change on human health and welfare and human systems).  Final prospectus is issued along with comments on the draft prospectus. (posted 31 July 2006)

Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.2 (Climate Projections Based on Emissions Scenarios for long-lived radiatively active trace gases and future climate impacts of short-lived radiatively active gases and aerosols). Draft prospectus is issued along with invitation to comment.  Deadline for comments: 28 August 2006 [comment period now closed].  See Federal Register notice (dtd 28 July 2006).

Available upon request: U.S. Government collation in support of the Expert and Government Review of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II Fourth Assessment Report.  To obtain a copy, please submit a request to . (posted 25 July 2006).

Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.3 (Weather and Climate Extremes in a Changing Climate): Final prospectus is issued along with comments on the draft prospectus. (links posted 20 July 2006)

Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.1 (Coastal elevation and sensitivity to sea level rise).  Request for nominations to the Coastal Elevations and Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee (CESLAC).  Notice by EPA published (19 July 2006) in the Federal Register.  Deadline for nominations: twenty-one days of the date of this Federal Register notice.

Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.7 (Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on Transportation Systems and Infrastructure -- Gulf Coast Study) (links posted 7 July 2006):

• Notice of intent to establish an advisory committee.  Notice from the Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, published (22 June 2006) in the Federal Register.
• Notice of appointees to the committee, and notice of the first meeting of the committee. This document describes the role of the committee as set forth in the Charter, provides information on the qualifications of the individuals appointed by the Secretary, and provides notice of the initial meeting of the committee.  Published (22 June 2006) in the Federal Register.

Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.1 (Coastal elevation and sensitivity to sea level rise) (links posted 6 July 2006):

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Charter, Coastal Elevations and Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee.  Document filed (7 June 2006) with Congress. Also available as PDF file.
• Notice; establishment of advisory committee. Notice by EPA published (2 May 2006) in the Federal Register announcing establishment of Coastal Elevations and Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee (CESLAC).  Also available as PDF file.

Synthesis and Assessment Product 2.1 (Scenarios of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Atmospheric Concentrations and Review of Integrated Scenario Development and Application): Public review draft (Parts A and B)  released along with invitation for public review and comment.  Comments on Part A of the draft report will be accepted through August 10, 2006; comments on Part B of the draft report will be accepted through August 14, 2006. [Review period has ended; comments no longer are accepted]. (posted 26 June 2006)

Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.3 (The effects of global change on agriculture, biodiversity, land, and water resources): Draft prospectus released along with invitation for public review and comment. Comments on the draft prospectus will be accepted through 26 July. [Public review period now closed; comments no longer are accepted] (posted 30 June 2006)

Climate Science in Support of Decision Making.  Final report of the CCSP Workshop held November 14-16, 2005. (posted 20 June 2006)

Brennan takes helm of U.S. Climate Change Science Program. Press release (dtd 19 June 2006) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). (posted 19 June 2006)

Available upon request: U.S. Government collation in support of the Expert and Government Review of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group I Fourth Assessment Report.  To obtain a copy, please submit a request to . (posted 13 June 2006)

Draft prospectuses for the following Synthesis and Assessment products were posted on 12 June 2006:

• Product 4.4: Preliminary review of adaptation options for climate-sensitive ecosystems and resources.
• Product 4.6: Analyses of the effects of global change on human health and welfare and human systems.
• Product 5.2 : Best practice approaches for characterizing, communicating, and incorporating scientific uncertainty in decisionmaking.

Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.7.  Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on Transportation Systems and Infrastructure -- Gulf Coast Study.  Final prospectus is posted. (31 May 2006)

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II Contribution to the Fourth Assessment Report of the IPCC:  Government and Expert Review.  The second-order draft of Climate Change 2007: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability is available for expert and government review. Comments are due 28 June 2006. The draft report is available along with instructions and related materials.  See also Federal Register notice (dtd 26 May 2006).  (links posted 26 May 2006).[Note: The comment period is closed and the draft report no longer is available.]

Synthesis and Assessment Product 1.1.  Temperature Trends in the Lower Atmosphere: Steps for Understanding and Reconciling Differences.  Final report is posted. See also Report Reconciles Atmospheric Temperature Trends press release (2 May 2006) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.  Paper copies of the report can be ordered via the GCRIO Online Catalog.  (items posted 2 May 2006).