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EPA - 31931 - Adaptation for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources Advisory Committee - Agency Authority

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Adaptation for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources Advisory Committee	Agency Name	Environmental Protection Agency
Fiscal Year	2008	Committee Number	31931
Original Establishment Date	4/27/2007	Committee Status	Terminated
Actual Termination Date	5/30/2008	Committee URL	http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?...
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	10
Terminated This FY	Yes	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Designated Federal Officer
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix	Ms.
Current Charter Date	5/29/2007	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Joanna
Date Of Renewal Charter		Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date	5/30/2008	Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Foellmer
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(703) 347-8508
Establishment Authority*	Agency Authority	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	(703)-347-8696
Specific Establishment Authority*	Advisory Committee Establishment Decision Document	Designated Federal Officer Email*	foellmer.joanna@epa.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	4/27/2007
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte
Committee Type*	Ad hoc
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Scientific Technical Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Terminate
Legislation to Terminate Required	No
Legislation Status
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	This advisory committee supported the EPA in its participation in the interagency U. S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP), specifically in (1) implementing Goal 4 of the 2003 CCSP Strategic Plan, and (2) contributing to periodic assessments of climate change and variability as required under the Global Change Research Act of 1990. The primary responsibility of the ACSERAC was to provide an expert peer review of the first external review draft report entitled Preliminary Review of Adaptation Options for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources. The EPA is the Administration’s lead agency responsible for producing the Synthesis and Assessment Product (SAP 4.4). The existence and function of ACSERAC is essential to EPA’s commitment to support CCSP Goal 4: “Understanding the sensitivity and adaptability of different natural and managed ecosystems and human systems to climate and related global changes,” through producing SAP 4.4. The primary responsibility of the committee is to conduct an expert peer review of SAP 4.4. The ACSERAC will provide advice to the EPA Administrator on the conduct of this study. There are no other existing EPA advisory committees that have a mission that encompasses Goal 4 and the purpose and content of SAP 4.4. Likewise, existing committees do not have the breadth of technical expertise that is needed for the scientific review of this report. Advice was given by a cross section of knowledgeable individuals involving highly technical issues and management options.On May 2, 2008 the Administrator signed a letter transmitting the Agency's response to the ACSERAC members' advice. The committee concluded its work and was terminated May 30, 2008.
How is membership balanced?*	Nominations for membership on the ACSERAC were solicited through the Federal Register. Balanced membership considerations were characterized by: (1) inclusion of the necessary areas of technical and resource management expertise, (2) different scientific perspectives within each technical discipline, and (3) the collective breadth of experience needed to address the Agency’s charge. Expertise will be needed in ecological/ecosystem management and science, wildlife ecology, landscape ecology, systems ecology, biogeography, environmental sciences, social sciences, forestry, land and water management, watershed science, and marine ecology.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The first meeting was held in FY 2008. One face-to-face meeting and one teleconference meeting was held. The committee terminated in FY 2008.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The Adaptation for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources Advisory Committee (ACSERAC) supports the EPA in its participation in the interagency U. S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP), specifically in (1) implementing Goal 4 of the 2003 CCSP Strategic Plan, and (2) contributing to periodic assessments of climate change and variability as required under the Global Change Research Act of 1990.
Why close or partially close meetings?	There were no closed meetings.
Recommendation Remarks	May 2, 2008: EPA Administrator signed a letter to the Chair and Co-Chair thanking them for their input and enclosed a detailed report of what recommendations the Agency implemented. The Committee was terminated May 30, 2008.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	No
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	No	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	Yes	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	No	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	NA
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	No	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	NA	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	NA	Grants Review Comment	NA
Number Of Recommendations*	15	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	May 2, 2008 Administrator Stephen Johnson sent a letter to the Chair, Dr. Risser, and Co-Chair, Reed Noss, thanking them for their participation in the ACSERAC. Included with the letter was a detailed report explaining what the Agency did with the Committee Members suggestions and recommendations.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	0.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	The one recommendation not implemented was judged to be unnecessary.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	NA	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	EPA's response is posted on the website.
Agency Feedback Comment*	Yes, feedback was sent to the Chair and Co-Chair of the committee on 5/2/08 from the EPA Administrator. The Members of the Committee also received a copy.	Narrative Description*	The ACSERAC supported the EPA's Goal 1 -- Clean Air and Global Climate Change. The ACSERAC also supported the EPA in its participation in the interagency U. S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP), specifically in (1) implementing Goal 4 of the 2003 CCSP Strategic Plan, and (2) contributing to periodic assessments of climate change and variability as required under the Global Change Research Act of 1990. The EPA is the Administration’s lead agency responsible for producing Synthesis and Assessment Product (SAP 4.4). This product is entitled “Preliminary Review of Adaptation Options for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources.” The existence and function of ACSERAC is essential to EPA’s commitment to support CCSP Goal 4: “Understanding the sensitivity and adaptability of different natural and managed ecosystems and human systems to climate and related global changes,” through producing SAP 4.4. The primary responsibility of the committee is to conduct an expert peer review of SAP 4.4. The ACSERAC provided advice to the EPA Administrator on the conduct of this study and concluded its work on May 30, 2008(termination date of the Committee)

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*	$18,974.00	1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*	$0.00
2. Payments to Federal Members*	$0.00	2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*	$0.00
3. Payments to Federal Staff*	$140,000.00	3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*	$0.00
4. Payments to Consultants*	$0.00	4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*	$0.00
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*	$25,604.00	5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*	$0.00
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*	$0.00	6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*	$0.00
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*	$0.00	7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*	$0.00
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*	$2,819.00	8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*	$0.00
10. Other Costs	$44,998.00	10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*	$0.00
11. Total Costs	$232,395.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified		Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*	0.00
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*	1.00	Est Cost Remarks
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