[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 178 (Friday, September 12, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 52948]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-21163]


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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 8, 2008 at 2 p.m. 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: Discussion will focus on U.S. Ex-Im Bank's Medium-Term 
Delegated Authority, Export Credit Agency (ECA) Competitiveness, 
Analysis of ECA financing in sub-Saharan Africa, application of the 
local content policy as well as on-going Business Development efforts 
and discussion relative to the 2008 SAAC Report to Congress.
    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 8, 2008, 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 1241, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571, (202) 
565-3525.

Kamil Cook,
Deputy General Counsel.
[FR Doc. E8-21163 Filed 9-11-08; 8:45 am]
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