[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 5, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25997-25998]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-12062]


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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 on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at 
the U.S. Department of Commerce, in Washington, DC. The meeting is open 
to the public with registration instructions provided below.

DATES: Thursday, June 21, 2018, from approximately 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 
p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). 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. EST on June 14, 2018. 
Members of the public are encouraged to submit registration requests 
and written comments via email to ensure timely receipt.

ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of Commerce, 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 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 finance.
    On June 21, 2018, the TFAC will hold the fifth and last meeting of 
its current charter term. During this meeting, members are expected to 
discuss possible recommendations on policies and programs that can 
increase awareness of, and expand access to, private export financing 
resources for U.S. exporters. They will also hear from officials from 
the Department of Commerce and other agencies on issues impacting the 
scope of their work and mission.

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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 DATE caption. Requests to register (including to 
speak or for auxiliary aids) and any written comments should be 
submitted by either of the following methods: (a) Electronic 
Submission: Submit statements electronically to Ericka Ukrow, U.S. 
Department of Commerce Trade Finance Advisory Council Designated 
Federal Officer, via email to [email protected]; or (b) Paper Submissions: 
Send paper statements to Ericka Ukrow, U.S. Department of Commerce 
Trade Finance Advisory Council Designated Federal Officer, Room 18002, 
1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. Last minute requests 
will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill.
    There will be fifteen (15) minutes allotted for oral comments from 
members of the public joining the meeting. 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. 
If the number of registrants requesting to make statements is greater 
than can be reasonably accommodated during the meeting, the 
International Trade Administration may conduct a lottery to determine 
the speakers.
    Speakers are requested to submit a written copy of their prepared 
remarks by 5:00 p.m. EDT on June 14, 2018, for inclusion in the meeting 
records and for circulation to the members of the Council. In addition, 
any member of the public may submit pertinent written comments 
concerning matters relevant to the TFAC's responsibilities at any time 
before or after the meeting. Comments may be submitted to Ericka Ukrow, 
at the contact information indicated above. To be considered during the 
meeting, comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. EDT on June 14, 
2018, to ensure transmission to the Council members prior to the 
meeting. Comments received after that date and time will be distributed 
to the members but may not be considered during the meeting. 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.
    All comments and statements received, including attachments and 
other supporting materials, are part of the public record and subject 
to public disclosure. 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: May 30, 2018.
Michael Fuchs,
Trade and Project Finance Team Lead, Office of Finance and Insurance 
Industries.
[FR Doc. 2018-12062 Filed 6-4-18; 8:45 am]
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