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Governor Felix P. Camacho departed Guam to meet with the Federal Regional Council (FRC) in San Francisco. While in California, Gov. Camacho will also attend the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) Winter meeting in San Diego.

The FRC’s agenda is expected to include a presentation by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) on the Socioeconomic Impact Assessment Study (SIAS) for Guam. The FRC is also expected to meet with the governor and his Advisory Consulting Team (ACT) to discuss issues related to Guam’s preparation efforts for the buildup.

FRC membership includes regional representatives from the following federal departments and agencies: Agriculture, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Justice, Labor, Interior, Transportation, EPA, and the Social Security Administration.

Following the FRC meeting, Gov. Camacho will attend the WGA in San Diego, where he will share with members his perspective on climate concerns. Gov. Camacho and leaders from throughout the region gathered in Guam on Dec. 3-4 to discuss issues of mutual concern, such as climate change, which was a topic on the agenda.

“A lot of what concerns us as island leaders in this region was brought to light during the Micronesian Chief Executives’ Summit,” said Gov. Camacho. “This is obviously an issue that affects all of us, and I will take advantage of this opportunity to share our view and secure any assistance that may be available to address our concerns.”

According to the agenda, governors will discuss projected impacts of a warming climate as well as strategies for adapting to those impacts. State and federal agencies are developing new tools and policy approaches to prepare for and respond to these impacts.

The FRC will take place on Dec. 15 followed by the WGC on Dec. 16-17.

Ref: http://www.guamgovernor.net/ 12/14/09