As a part of the upcoming National Climate Assessment workshop on Planning for Regional and Sectoral Assessments, there will be an opportunity for members of the public to provide brief statements on this topic. The public comment period for the workshop will commence at 4:30 pm on Monday, November 15, 2010 in the Auditorium of USGS Headquarters in Reston, VA (12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192). If you would like more information about speaking during the public comments period at the workshop, or if you are unable to attend and would like to submit a short statement on the topic of planning for regional and sectoral assessments via email, please contact Emily Cloyd (ecloyd@usgcrp.gov).