[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 184 (Monday, September 24, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 54260]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-4700]


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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. commercial banks for trade with 
Sub-Saharan Africa.
    Time and Place: October 10, at 2 to 5 p.m. The meeting will be held 
at the Export-Import Bank in Room 1143, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20571.
    Agenda: Following a panel presentation on China's development 
strategy and its impact on U.S. commercial interests generally and in 
Africa specifically, the meeting agenda shall include a status report 
on the 2006 SAAC recommendations to Congress; discussion on the 2007 
SAAC recommendations to Congress; an update on the Competitiveness 
Working Group; the upcoming Africa focused international business 
development initiatives; and special recognition of the service by SAAC 
members to the Board.
    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 10, 2007, Barbara 
Ransom, Room 1241, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571, 
Voice: (202) 565-3525 or TDD (202) 565-3377.
    Further Information: 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. 07-4700 Filed 9-21-07; 8:45 am]
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