[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 72 (Friday, April 13, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 16058]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-07660]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Finance Advisory Council

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of an open meeting.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Finance Advisory Council 
(TFAC or Council) will hold a meeting via teleconference on Thursday, 
April 26, 2018. The meeting is open to the public with registration 
instructions provided below.

DATES: Thursday, April 26, 2018, from approximately 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 
p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The deadline for members of the 
public to register, including requests to make comments during the 
meeting and for auxiliary aids, or to submit written comments for 
dissemination prior to the meeting, is 5:00 p.m. EDT on April 19, 2018. 
Members of the public are encouraged to submit registration requests 
and written comments via email to ensure timely receipt.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held by conference call. The call-in 
number and passcode will be provided by email to registrants. Requests 
to register (including for auxiliary aids) and any written comments 
should be submitted via email to [email protected], or by mail to Ericka 
Ukrow, Office of Finance and Insurance Industries, U.S. Department of 
Commerce Trade Finance Advisory Council, Room 18002, 1401 Constitution 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ericka Ukrow, Designated Federal 
Officer, Office of Finance and Insurance Industries (OFII), 
International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce at 
(202) 482-0405; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    On July 25, 2016, the Secretary of Commerce established the TFAC 
pursuant to discretionary authority and in accordance with the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. The TFAC advises the 
Secretary of Commerce in identifying effective ways to help expand 
access to finance for U.S. exporters, especially small- and medium-
sized enterprises (SMEs) and their foreign buyers. The TFAC also 
provides a forum to facilitate the discussion between a diverse group 
of stakeholders such as banks, non-bank financial institutions, other 
trade finance related organizations, and exporters, to gain a better 
understanding regarding current challenges facing U.S. exporters in 
accessing capital.
    During the meeting on April 26, 2018, TFAC members are expected to 
deliberate and potentially adopt recommendations on policies and 
programs that can increase awareness of, and expand access to, private 
export financing resources for U.S. exporters. A copy of the draft 
recommendations can be made available upon request to Ericka Ukrow at 
(202) 482-0405; email: [email protected].

Public Participation

    The meeting will be open to the public and will be accessible to 
people with disabilities.
    All guests are required to register in advance by the deadline 
identified under the DATES caption. Requests to register (including to 
speak or for auxiliary aids) and any written comments should be 
submitted, by the registration deadline, as explained under the 
ADDRESSES caption. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may not 
be possible to fill. There will be fifteen minutes allotted for oral 
comments from members of the public. To accommodate as many speakers as 
possible, the time for public comments may be limited to three (3) 
minutes per person. Individuals wishing to reserve speaking time during 
the meeting must submit a request at the time of registration, as well 
as the name and address of the proposed speaker. Speakers are requested 
to submit a written copy of their prepared remarks by 5:00 p.m. EDT on 
April 19, 2018, for inclusion in the meeting records and for 
circulation to the members of the Council. Any member of the public may 
submit pertinent written comments concerning matters relevant to the 
TFAC's affairs at any time. Comments may be submitted to Ericka Ukrow. 
Comments received after the DEADLINE above will be distributed to the 
members but may not be considered on the call.
    All comments and statements received, including attachments and 
other supporting materials, are part of the public record and subject 
to public disclosure. Comments and statements will be posted on the 
U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Finance Advisory Council website 
(http://trade.gov/TFAC) without change, including any business or 
personal information provided such as names, addresses, email 
addresses, or telephone numbers.
    You should submit only information that you are prepared to have 
made publicly available.

II. Meeting Minutes

    Copies of TFAC meeting minutes will be available within 90 days of 
the meeting.

    Dated: April 6, 2018.
Michael Fuchs,
Trade and Project Finance Team Leader, Office of Finance and Insurance 
Industries.
[FR Doc. 2018-07660 Filed 4-12-18; 8:45 am]
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