[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 133 (Thursday, July 10, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39668-39669]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-15755]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Exporters' Textile Advisory Committee; Solicitation for Members

    The Secretary of Commerce initially established the Exporters' 
Textile Advisory Committee (``Committee'') on March 24, 1966. The 
Committee's

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Charter was last extended for two years on October 30, 2006 and will 
expire on October 30, 2008. It is anticipated that the Committee will 
be renewed for another term, from October 31, 2008 through October 30, 
2010. Therefore, the Committee is seeking additional new members.
    The Committee shall consist of approximately 35 members appointed 
by the Secretary of Commerce to ensure a balanced representation of 
textile and apparel products. Representatives of small, medium and 
large firms with broad geographical distribution in exporting shall be 
included on the Committee. Members shall represent the views of their 
companies, trade associations and other entities on matters that affect 
their business interest in exporting.
    The Committee shall function solely as an advisory body in 
compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
    Persons interested in becoming members are invited to submit a 
letter to R. Matthew Priest, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Textiles 
and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, 
telephone: (202) 482-3737. Letters must include the applicant's social 
security number, date of birth, place of birth and home address. This 
information is required to process a records check to determine 
suitability for membership.
    Announcement closing date is August 5, 2008.
Dated: July 2, 2008.

R. Matthew Priest,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Textiles and Apparel.
[FR Doc. E8-15755 Filed 7-9-08; 8:45 am]
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