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), 30443-30444 [05-10485]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 101 / Thursday, May 26, 2005 / Notices for the turf/woody ornamentals/bedding plants/ferns, the loader/applicator for the use of wettable powder (WP) formulations in commercial seed treatments, the on-farm seed treatments except sugar beets, loading/applying liquid for commercial soybean treatment, and mixing/loading wettable powder for groundboom application on turf. There is also a concern for occupational postapplication exposure resulting from entering areas previously treated with chloroneb. The Agency estimates that two foliar turf uses exceed the endangered species and restricted use levels of concern for freshwater aquatic organisms. In addition, because there was some mortality observed in the bobwhite quail acute dietary study, risks to endangered bird species from foliar turf and ornamental uses cannot be dismissed. The risks to reptiles and terrestrial phase amphibians are assessed by using birds as a surrogate, so risks to reptiles are assumed to be the same as those to birds. No acute or chronic mammal assessments were conducted because data were not submitted to the Agency. Consequently, OPP is not able to dismiss the risk for this group. To adequately protect human health and the environment, it may be necessary to change current use and/or application practices. The Agency is requesting the public’s input on usage information, data refinement, and/or mitigation proposals to address risk concerns resulting from the uses of chloroneb. Specific areas in which the Agency is requesting public input are provided in a separate document available in the chloroneb docket. EPA is providing an opportunity, through this notice, for interested parties to provide comments and input on the Agency’s risk assessments for chloroneb. Such comments and input could address, for example, the availability of additional data to further refine the risk assessments, such as worker exposure data, or could address the Agency’s risk assessment methodologies and assumptions as applied to this specific pesticide. In particular, the Agency is seeking any available toxicity data on chloroneb relating to cancer. Without such data, the Agency believes a safety finding can not be made, nor a decision to find chloroneb eligible for reregistration. Through this notice, EPA also is providing an opportunity for interested parties to provide risk management proposals or otherwise comment on risk management. EPA seeks to achieve environmental justice, the fair treatment and VerDate jul<14>2003 19:11 May 25, 2005 Jkt 205001 meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. To help address potential environmental justice issues, the Agency seeks information on any groups or segments of the population who, as a result of their location, cultural practices, or other factors, may have atypical, unusually high exposure to chloroneb, compared to the general population. EPA is applying the principles of public participation to all pesticides undergoing reregistration and tolerance reassessment. The Agency’s Pesticide Tolerance Reassessment and Reregistration; Public Participation Process, published in the Federal Register on May 14, 2004, (69 FR 26819) (FRL–7357–9) explains that in conducting these programs, the Agency is tailoring its public participation process to be commensurate with the level of risk, extent of use, complexity of the issues, and degree of public concern associated with each pesticide. For chloroneb, a modified, 4-Phase process, one comment period and ample opportunity for public consultation seems appropriate in view of its refined risk assessments, and limited use. However, if as a result of comments received during this comment period EPA finds that additional issues warranting further discussion are raised, the Agency may lengthen the process and include a second comment period, as needed. All comments should be submitted using the methods in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, and must be received by EPA on or before the closing date. Comments will become part of the Agency Docket for chloroneb. Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked ‘‘late.’’ EPA is not required to consider these late comments. B. What is the Agency’s Authority for Taking this Action? Section 4(g)(2) of FIFRA as amended directs that, after submission of all data concerning a pesticide active ingredient, ‘‘the Administrator shall determine whether pesticides containing such active ingredient are eligible for reregistration,’’ before calling in product specific data on individual end-use products and either reregistering products or taking other ‘‘appropriate regulatory action.’’ Section 408(q) of the FFDCA, 21 U.S.C. 346a(q), requires EPA to review tolerances and exemptions for pesticide residues in effect as of August 2, 1996, PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30443 to determine whether the tolerance or exemption meets the requirements of section 408(b)(2) or (c)(2) of FFDCA. This review is to be completed by August 3, 2006. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. Dated: May 19, 2005. Robert C. Mc Nally, Acting Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 05–10576 Filed 5–25–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES Notice of Open Special Meeting of the Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee (SAAC) of the ExportImport Bank of the United States (Export-Import Bank) Summary: The Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee was established by Pub. L. 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 SubSaharan Africa. Time and Place: June 8, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Export-Import Bank in Room 1143, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571. Agenda: The meeting will include a report on the Africa panel at this year’s U.S. Ex-Im Bank annual meeting; a briefing as to Em-Im Bank’s involvement in the June 21–24 Corporate Council on Africa’s Business Summit being held in Baltimore, MD; an update on the current year’s business development efforts in the region; individual reports by the advisory committee’s three subcommittees (Country Risk, Credit and Business Development) followed by discussion focusing on the advisory committee’s recommendations in accordance with the Congressional mandate; and new business. 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 E:\FR\FM\26MYN1.SGM 26MYN1 30444 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 101 / Thursday, May 26, 2005 / Notices wishes auxiliary aids (such as a sign language interpreter) or other special accommodations, please contact, prior to June 8, 2005, Barbara Ransom, Room 1241, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571, Voice (202) 565–3525 or TDD (202) 565–3377. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, contact Barbara Ransom, Room 1241, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571, (202) 565–3525. 1. Park Avenue Bancorp, Inc., New York, New York; to become a bank holding company by acquiring 80.1 percent of the voting shares of The Park Avenue Bank, New York, New York. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, May 20, 2005. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 05–10516 Filed 5–25–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210–01–S Howard Schweitzer, Deputy General Counsel [FR Doc. 05–10485 Filed 5–25–05; 8:45 am] GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION BILLING CODE 6690–01–M [FTR 2005–N2] Office of Governmentwide Policy FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below. The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at www.ffiec.gov/nic/. Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than June 20, 2005. A. Federal Reserve Bank of New York (Jay Bernstein, Bank Supervision Officer) 33 Liberty Street, New York, New York 10045-0001: VerDate jul<14>2003 19:11 May 25, 2005 Jkt 205001 Governmentwide Relocation Advisory Board, Public Meetings-2005 Office of Governmentwide Policy, GSA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The General Services Administration (GSA) is announcing five additional public meetings of the Governmentwide Relocation Advisory Board (Board) for 2005. The Board is examining a wide range of management issues related to relocation polices. Its first priority is to review the current policies promulgated through the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) for relocation allowances and associated reimbursements. The next five Board meetings and conference calls scheduled for 2005 will be: June 21, 2005 Location: General Services Administration, Auditorium, 1800 F Street NW., Washington DC 20405 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (eastern daylight time) Teleconference: A public-accessible teleconference line is available for the entire meeting the number is (888) 5517093 the participant pass code is 613820 June 22, 2005 Location: Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, NW., Washington, DC 20008 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (eastern daylight time) Teleconference: A public-accessible teleconference line is available for the entire meeting the number is (888) 5517093 the participant pass code is 613820 June 23, 2005 Location: Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, NW., Washington, DC 20008 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (eastern daylight time) PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Teleconference: A public-accessible teleconference line is available for the entire meeting the number is (888) 5517093 the participant pass code is 613820 July 20, 2005 Location: Conference Call Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (eastern daylight time) Teleconference: A public-accessible teleconference line number is (888) 5517093 the participant pass code is 613820 August 17, 2005 Location: Conference Call Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (eastern daylight time) Teleconference: A public-accessible teleconference line number is (888) 5517093 the participant pass code is 613820 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick O’Grady, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW., Room 1221, Washington, DC 20405, via phone at (202) 208-4493; email at patrick.ogrady@gsa.gov, fax at (202) 208-1398, for further information on submitting written or brief oral comments that is not mentioned below. General information concerning the Board can be obtained on the GSA Web site: www.gsa.gov/travelpolicy. Providing Oral or Written Comments at Board Meetings: GSA will accept written comments of any length, and accommodate oral public comments whenever possible. Public comments may be made at either the June 21, 22 or 23 meetings. GSA expects that public statements presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of previously submitted oral or written statements. Oral Comments: In general, each individual or group requesting an oral presentation will be limited to a total time of ten minutes (unless otherwise indicated). Requests to provide oral comments must be in writing (e-mail, fax or mail) and received by Mr. O’Grady no later than noon eastern daylight time five business days prior to the meeting in order to reserve time on the meeting agenda. Speakers should bring at least 75 copies of their comments and presentation slides for distribution to the Board and the public at the meeting. Written Comments: Although the GSA accepts written comments until the date of the meeting, Mr. O’Grady should receive written comments no later than noon eastern daylight time five business days prior to the meeting so that the comments may be provided to the Board for their consideration prior to the meeting. Comments should be provided to Mr. O’Grady at the previously noted address, as follows: one hard copy with E:\FR\FM\26MYN1.SGM 26MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 101 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30443-30444]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-10485]


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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 Pub. L. 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: June 8, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The meeting 
will be held at the Export-Import Bank in Room 1143, 811 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571.
    Agenda: The meeting will include a report on the Africa panel at 
this year's U.S. Ex-Im Bank annual meeting; a briefing as to Em-Im 
Bank's involvement in the June 21-24 Corporate Council on Africa's 
Business Summit being held in Baltimore, MD; an update on the current 
year's business development efforts in the region; individual reports 
by the advisory committee's three sub-committees (Country Risk, Credit 
and Business Development) followed by discussion focusing on the 
advisory committee's recommendations in accordance with the 
Congressional mandate; and new business.
    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

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wishes auxiliary aids (such as a sign language interpreter) or other 
special accommodations, please contact, prior to June 8, 2005, Barbara 
Ransom, Room 1241, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571, Voice 
(202) 565-3525 or TDD (202) 565-3377.
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, contact 
Barbara Ransom, Room 1241, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20571, (202) 565-3525.

Howard Schweitzer,
Deputy General Counsel
[FR Doc. 05-10485 Filed 5-25-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6690-01-M

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