[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 146 (Monday, July 29, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 39453]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-19089]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-5542-8]
Notice of 90-Day Comment Period on the Proceedings of the Climate
Change Analysis Workshop
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Negotiations under the Framework Convention on Climate Change
(FCCC) are underway to address possible actions under the Berlin
Mandate. These discussions are scheduled to reach a conclusion at the
Third Meeting of the Parties which is planned for Fall of 1997. To
provide input on a wide range of analytical issues related to these
negotiations, the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Energy, and
State, and the Environmental Protection Agency hosted the Climate
Change Analysis Workshop on June 6-7 in Springfield, VA (``Workshop
Announcement; Call for Papers Analysis of Issues Related to Next Steps
on Climate Change,'' Federal Register, April 23, 1996, at 61 FR 17893-
17894).
This workshop provided an opportunity for federal agencies to
present the interim results of their ongoing analyses related to the
economic and environmental impacts of issues arising in the context of
these negotiations. The workshop also provided an opportunity for other
interested individuals and organizations to present analytical studies
that contribute to an improved understanding of the issues described
above. Over 50 organizations presented papers at the workshop.
Copies of the papers presented at the workshop were distributed to
all attendees. Additional copies can be viewed Monday through Friday
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at: U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation, Docket and Information
Center, 401 M Street, Southwest, Washington, DC, Room M 1500 (phone:
202-260-7548). The docket number is A-96-35.
ADDRESSES: Comments on papers presented at the workshop can be sent to:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Docket, 401 M Street, SW
(Mail code 6102), Washington, DC, 20460. Please include the docket
number: A-96-35.
DATES: The comment period is now open and will close October 28, 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeremy Symons, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, 401 M Street, NW, Mail Code 6202J, Washington, DC,
20460. Internet address: symons.jeremy@epamail.epa.gov''. Telephone:
202-233-9190.
Dated: July 19, 1996.
Richard Wilson,
Acting, Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation.
[FR Doc. 96-19089 Filed 7-26-96; 8:45 am]
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