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Record Type: Record

To: Phil CooneyICEQ/EOP@EOP. Kameran L. BalleyICEOJEOP@EOP

cc: Harvey.Reld@epamail.epa.gov
Subject: draft points on national communication

Hi Phil,

Sorry I'm late getting this to you - got pulled off to a meeting late in
the day. I'd appreciate your comments and clearance as soon as possible.
Thanks much, Clare

(See attached file: Draft Press Points.doc)

ID- Draft Press Points.doc

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Draft Press Pointsl Q&As on the U.S. Draft Third National Communication

Q: What is tile U.S. Climate Action Report?

A: The' U.s. Climate Action Report is the Unites States' third fonnal communication to
the Framework Convention on Climate Change. Under the Climate Convention, Parties
are required to submit periodic reports, or national communications, detailing their efforts
to implement their commitments under the Convention. This report provides an update on
key activities conducted by the U.S. since our last national communication, specifically,
an inventory of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and sinks, policies and measures to
address climate change, and an estimate of the effects ofmitigation measures and policies
on future emission trends. Additionally, the report discusses U.S. vulnerability to climate
change; potential impacts on the United States and measures to adapt to these impacts,
scientific research, technological development and resources dedicated to assisting
developing countries address climate change. I
Q. Does tlJis report represent a new Administration strategy on climate change?

A: No. The report is a snapshot of current activities and programs to address climate
change.,

Q. Why is it late?

Q. The report projects U.S. greenhouse gas emissions to increase by 42% from 2000-
2020. What does the Administration intend to do to address tllis increase in emissions?

A. President Bush has indicated his commitment to address climate change. Although
the Cabinet review is ongoing, several initiatives are already underway for enhanced
research into the science of climate change, it's causes and effects and to develop a
strategy to promote research, development and deployment of technologies to reduce and
sequester greenhouse gas' emissions.

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