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), 56530 [06-8289]

Download as PDF 56530 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 187 / Wednesday, September 27, 2006 / Notices rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES intramural Federal research programs which are generating exciting new technologies for HAB monitoring and control. There are 2 major Federal multi-agency funding programs which represent important cross agency collaborative efforts. At least 25 States conduct HAB response efforts, operating through a wide range of State government departments and non profits. Tribes in some States are collaborating with academic, Federal, and State governments to monitor the presence of HABs. Given the global scope of HABs, U.S. programs also work closely with international programs and in some cases contribute funding. The P&R report describes the remarkable progress made in some areas by Federal prediction and response programs. The greatest effort and progress has been made in mitigation, including improved monitoring and prediction capabilities, the establishment of event response programs, the conduct of economic impact assessments, and establishment of public health measures. Studies leading to prevention and control have led to new approaches. Infrastructure is being developed, cooperation and coordination has improved and incentive based programs have been used to address HAB problems. Despite progress made, opportunities for advancing response to HABs still exist at the Federal and State level. The P&R report outlines opportunities for advancement identified by Federal agencies for HAB prediction and response and by the HAB community in the report, Harmful Algal Research and Response: A National Environmental Science Strategy (HARRNESS) 2005– 2015. (Ramsdell, J.S., Anderson, D.M., and Glibert, P.M. (eds.) Ecological Society of America, Washington, DC, 96pp, 2005). This FRN requests public comment on the state of prediction and response programs in the U.S. and suggestions for how to improve that response. Comments Request The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) welcomes all comments on the content of the Draft report. OSTP is specifically interested in feedback on (1) The current state of efforts (including infrastructure) in Prediction and Response to prevent, control, or mitigate Harmful Algal Blooms; (2) suggestions for specific improvements in those efforts. Please adhere to the instructions detailed below for preparing and submitting your comments on the Draft National Assessment of Efforts to Predict and Respond to Harmful Algal VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:48 Sep 26, 2006 Jkt 208001 Blooms in U.S. Waters. Using the format guidance described below will facilitate the processing of reviewer comments and assure that all comments are appropriately considered. Please format your comments into the following sections: (1) Background information for yourself including name, title, organizational affiliation and email or telephone (optional), (2) overview or general comments, (3) specific comments with reference to pages or line numbers where possible, and (4) specific comments about the current state of efforts in prevention, control and mitigation of HABs (PCM), including infrastructure. Please number and print identifying information at the top of all pages. Public comments may be submitted from September 27, 2006 to November 20, 2006. M. David Hodge, Operations Manager. [FR Doc. E6–15837 Filed 9–26–06; 8:45 am] 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 11, 2006. 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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 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. commerical banks for trade with SubSaharan Africa. Time and Place: October 11, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The meting will be held at the Export-Import Bank in Room 1143, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571. Agenda: The meeting will include updates on Africa outreach with African Regional Financial Entities, Report on the ‘‘Working with African Lenders’’ seminar and the AGOA Forum, SAAC 2006 recommendations and International Business Development plans for Africa. Public Participation: The meeting will be open to public participation and the last 10 minutes will be set aside for oral PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law 104–13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 187 (Wednesday, September 27, 2006)]
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[FR Doc No: 06-8289]


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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. commerical banks for trade with 
Sub-Saharan Africa.
    Time and Place: October 11, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The 
meting will be held at the Export-Import Bank in Room 1143, 811 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571.
    Agenda: The meeting will include updates on Africa outreach with 
African Regional Financial Entities, Report on the ``Working with 
African Lenders'' seminar and the AGOA Forum, SAAC 2006 recommendations 
and International Business Development plans for Africa.
    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 11, 2006. 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 707, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20571, (202) 565-3525.

Kamil Cook,
Deputy General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 06-8289 Filed 9-26-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6690-01-M
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