[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 247 (Tuesday, December 27, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 76491]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-7816]


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Committee Management; Notice of Renewal

    The Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 
has determined that the renewal of the Maine District Advisory Council 
is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the 
performance of duties imposed upon the Administrator, U.S. Small 
Business Administration by 15 U.S.C. 633. This determination follows 
consultation with the Management Secretariat, General Services 
Administration.
    Name of Committee: Maine District Advisory Council.
    Purpose and Objective: The Council provides advice and opinions 
regarding the effectiveness of and need for SBA programs, particularly 
within the local districts which members represent. Its members provide 
an essential connection between SBA, SBA program participants, and the 
local small business community.
    Balanced Membership Plans: The required minimum membership is 9 
members. SBA selects members predominately from the private sector, 
including people from such industries as retail, manufacturing, and 
financial services. Members also include representatives from academia, 
the media, and appropriate Federal, State and local agencies.
    Duration: Continuing.
    Responsible SBA Officials: Mary E. McAlney, District Director, 
Maine District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration, 68 Sewall 
Street, Room 512, Augusta, ME 04330

    Dated: December 19, 2005.
Matthew K. Becker,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. E5-7816 Filed 12-23-05; 8:45 am]
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