[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 187 (Wednesday, September 27, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 56530]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8289]


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EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES


Notice of Open Special Meeting of the Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory 
Committee (SAAC) of the Export-Import Bank of the United States 
(Export-Import Bank)

SUMMARY: The Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee was established by 
Public Law 105-121, November 26, 1997, to advise the Board of Directors 
on the development and implementation of policies and programs designed 
to support the expansion of the Bank's financial commitments in Sub-
Saharan Africa under the loan, guarantee and insurance programs of the 
Bank. Further, the committee shall make recommendations on how the Bank 
can facilitate greater support by U.S. commerical banks for trade with 
Sub-Saharan Africa.
    Time and Place: October 11, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The 
meting will be held at the Export-Import Bank in Room 1143, 811 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571.
    Agenda: The meeting will include updates on Africa outreach with 
African Regional Financial Entities, Report on the ``Working with 
African Lenders'' seminar and the AGOA Forum, SAAC 2006 recommendations 
and International Business Development plans for Africa.
    Public Participation: The meeting will be open to public 
participation and the last 10 minutes will be set aside for oral 
questions or comments. Members of the public may also file written 
statement(s) before or after the meeting. If any person wishes 
auxiliary aids (such as a sign language interpreter) or other special 
accommodations, please contact, prior to October 11, 2006. Barbara 
Ransom, Room 1241, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571, 
Voice: (202) 565-3525 or TDD (202) 565-3377.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, contact 
Barbara Ransom, Room 707, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20571, (202) 565-3525.

Kamil Cook,
Deputy General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 06-8289 Filed 9-26-06; 8:45 am]
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