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Earlier Reference Materials: This folder contains materials used by staff in 2011 to analyze Governance structure and Charters of earlier LCCs (16 had been formed at that point).

Quick Reference Guide - on the ISC Governance/Charter: This is a 'snap shot' of key requirements from the Interim Governance/Charter as approved by the Interim Steering Committee in 2011. It was prepared primarily to answer Administrative issues that may arise during Steering Committee meetings and calls.

2011 Approved Interim Governance/Charter of the AppLCC: This guiding document was drafted with the help of Interim Steering Committee Members, Partners, and AppLCC Staff. The Charter was approved as "Interim" with the provision that it must be revised and finalized no later than 2-years after approval date (Sept 2011.)

Video Presenters: Profiles of presenters of various webexs shown during Appalachian LCC meeting.

Ex-SC Member Profiles: Appalachian LCC Executive Sub-Committee Member Profiles

Inn at Virginia Tech Floor Plan: Locations of conference rooms at the Inn at Virginia Tech.

Facilitators Background Information: Background information on Brett Boston and Vern Herr of Group Solutions, who will be facilitating the Steering Committee Meeting.

WMI Travel Reimbursement Form: Form to use for Partner Travel for reimbursement.

WMI Partner Travel Instructions: Partner Travel policy of WMI, bulleted list explaining procedure for reimbursing travel.

Downtown Blacksburg Map & Attractions: Detailed downtown map of Blacksburg listing locations of restaurants and attractions.

Driving Directions to the Inn at VT: Directions from the north, south, and airport to the Inn at VT as well as directions from the Inn to the Palisades Restaurant.

Airport and Ground Transportation Information: For Roanoke Regional Airport and Shuttle Bus to Blacksburg, Va.

Pre-Meeting Meeting Sphere Test Link: To make sure everyone will be able to log onto the Meeting Sphere site.

Climate Change: Future Federal Adaptation Efforts Could Better Support Local Infrastructure Decision Makers: The federal government invests billions of dollars annually in infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, facing increasing risks from climate change. Adaptation—defined as adjustments to natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climate change— can help manage these risks by making infrastructure more resilient. GAO was asked to examine issues related to infrastructure decision making and climate change. This report examines (1) the impacts of climate change on roads and bridges, wastewater systems, and NASA centers; (2) the extent to which climate change is incorporated into infrastructure planning; (3) factors that enabled some decision makers to implement adaptive measures; and (4) federal efforts to address local adaptation needs, as well as potential opportunities for improvement. GAO reviewed climate change assessments; analyzed relevant reports; interviewed stakeholders from professional associations and federal agencies; and visited infrastructure projects and interviewed local decision makers at seven sites where adaptive measures have been implemented.