[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 118 (Monday, June 22, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29536-29537]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14562]


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U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION


Notice of Open Public Hearing

AGENCY: U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

ACTION: Notice of open public hearing--July 23, 2009, Rochester, NY

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.-
China Economic and Security Review Commission.
    Name: Carolyn Bartholomew, Chairman of the U.S.-China Economic and 
Security Review Commission.
    The Commission is mandated by Congress to investigate, assess, 
evaluate and report to Congress annually on the national security 
implications and impact of the bilateral trade and economic 
relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of 
China, and to provide recommendations, where appropriate, to Congress 
for legislative and administrative action.
    Pursuant to this mandate, the Commission will hold a public hearing 
in Rochester, New York.

Background

    This event is the seventh in a series of public hearings the 
Commission will hold during its 2009 report cycle to collect input from 
leading experts in government, business, industry, academia and the 
public on the impact of the economic and national security implications 
of the U.S. growing bilateral trade and economic relationship with 
China. The July 23 hearing is being conducted to obtain commentary on 
the impact of globalization and trade with China on New York State 
companies and communities. This hearing will address the perspectives 
of local government representatives, academics, and entrepreneurs, and 
will be co-chaired by Commissioners Dennis Shea and Patrick Mulloy.
    Information on upcoming hearings, as well as transcripts of past 
Commission hearings, can be obtained from the USCC Web site http//
www.uscc.gov.

Purpose of Hearing

    The hearing is designed to assist the Commission in fulfilling its 
mandate by examining the impact of globalization on New York State. The 
hearing will also highlight the consequences for local business of 
competition with Chinese companies, the relocation of production to 
China, and the current efforts by both the New York State government, 
industry leaders and other institutions to promote economic growth in 
the region.
    Copies of the hearing agenda will be made available on the 
Commission's Web Site http://www.uscc.gov. Any interested party may 
file a written statement by July 23, 2009, by mailing to the contact 
below.
    The full day hearing will be held in two sessions, one in the 
morning and one in the afternoon where Commissioners will take 
testimony from invited witnesses. There will be a question and answer 
period between the Commissioners and the witnesses. Public 
participation is invited during an open-microphone session for public 
comment at the conclusion of the afternoon session. Sign-up for open-
microphone session will take place in the morning of July 23 beginning 
at 8:45 a.m. and will be on first come, first served basis. Each 
individual or group making an oral presentation will be limited to a 
total of 5 minutes. Because of time constraints, parties with common 
interests are encouraged to designate a single speaker to represent 
their views.
    Date and Time: Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Eastern Daylight Time. A detailed agenda for the hearing will be posted 
to the Commission's Web Site http://www.uscc.gov in the near future.

ADDRESSES: The hearing will be held at the Center for Integrated 
Manufacturing Studies, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, 
New York. Public seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Advance 
reservations are not required.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing 
further information concerning the hearing should contact Kathy 
Michels, Associate Director for the U.S.-China Economic and Security 
Review Commission, 444 North Capitol Street, NW., Suite 602, 
Washington, DC 20001; phone: 202-624-1409, or via e-mail at 
[email protected].
    Authority: Congress created the U.S.-China Economic and Security 
Review Commission in 2000 in the National Defense Authorization Act 
(Pub. L. 106-398), as amended by Division P of the

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Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L. 108-7), as 
amended by Pub. L. 109-108 (November 22, 2005), and Public Law 110-161 
(December 26, 2007).

    Dated: June 17, 2009.
Kathleen J. Michels,
Associate Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
[FR Doc. E9-14562 Filed 6-19-09; 8:45 am]
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