Export Express Pilot Program, 54314 [E7-18759]

Download as PDF 54314 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 184 / Monday, September 24, 2007 / Notices submissions should refer to File Number SR–NYSE–2007–79 and should be submitted on or before October 15, 2007. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.9 Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–18766 Filed 9–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Export Express Pilot Program rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SUMMARY: This notice announces the one-year extension of SBA’s Export Express Pilot Program until September 30, 2008. This extension will allow time for the Agency to conclude its evaluation of this low-performing loan program for exporters. DATES: The Export Express Pilot Program is extended under this notice until September 30, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Ginsburg, Office of International Trade, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416; Telephone (202) 205–7429; richard.ginsburg@sba.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Export Express Pilot Program was established in 1998 to assist current and prospective small exporters, particularly those needing revolving lines of credit. Export Express generally conforms to the streamlined procedures of SBAExpress, although it carries SBA’s full 75–85 percent guaranty. The maximum loan amount under this Program is limited to $250,000. This notice announces the one-year extension of SBA’s Export Express Pilot Program until September 30, 2008. Currently lenders have processed just 660 Export Express loans for the fiveyear period FY 2002–2006. Exports attributed to small businesses have grown from $300 billion in 2002 to $375 billion in 2006. During this time period, the number of small business exporters grew from 215,000 to 230,000, representing 97% of all U.S. exporters. In order for the Export Express loan product to reach maximum potential and serve the special capital needs of U.S. small business exporters, SBA is refocusing its efforts on Export Express CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:43 Sep 21, 2007 Jkt 211001 (Authority: 13 CFR 120.3) James W. Hammersley, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Financial Assistance. [FR Doc. E7–18759 Filed 9–21–07; 8:45 am] U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). ACTION: Notice of Pilot Program extension. AGENCY: 9 17 and developing a strategic marketing plan to the U.S. small business community and to the Agency’s lending partners. The further extension of this pilot program through September 30, 2008 will enable the Agency to determine whether Export Express should be retained or whether SBA’s other programs, including SBAExpress and the Export Working Capital Program, can successfully serve the needs of small business exporters. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Audit and Financial Management Advisory Committee Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Appendix 2 of Title 5, United States Code, Public Law 92–463, notice is hereby given that the U.S. Small Business Administration, Audit and Financial Management Advisory Committee (AFMAC) will host a public meeting on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 9 a.m. The meeting will take place at the U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Office of the Chief Financial Officer Conference Room, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20416. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the SBA’s FY 2007 Financial Reporting, FY 2007 Audit Findings, FY 2007 Financial Report Production and AFMAC Member Reviews, Information System Security, FY 2007 Credit Subsidy Modeling, A–123 Internal Control Program, Performance Management Framework, FY 2007 Financial and Information Systems Audits, and Performance Management. The AFMAC was established by the Administrator of the SBA to provide recommendation and advice regarding the Agency’s financial management, including the financial reporting process, systems of internal controls, audit process and process for monitoring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Anyone wishing to attend must contact Jennifer Main in writing or by fax. Jennifer Main, Chief Financial Officer, 409 3rd Street, SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, phone: (202) PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 205–6449, fax: (202) 205–6969, e-mail: Jennifer.main@sba.gov. Raul Cisneros, Deputy Chief of Staff. [FR Doc. E7–18760 Filed 9–24–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5940] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘The Arts of Kashmir’’ ACTION: Notice, correction. SUMMARY: On September 13, 2007, notice was published on page 52418 of the Federal Register (volume 72, number 177) of determinations made by the Department of State pertaining to the exhibit, ‘‘The Arts of Kashmir.’’ The referenced notice is corrected as to additional objects to be included in the exhibition. Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ‘‘The Arts of Kashmir’’, imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Asia Society, New York, New York, from on or about October 1, 2007, until on or about January 6, 2008, and at the Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, Ohio, from on or about June 28, 2008 to on or about September 21, 2008, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, including a list of the exhibit objects, contact Wolodymyr Sulzynsky, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: (202) 453–8050). The address is U.S. Department of State, SA– 44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20547–0001. E:\FR\FM\24SEN1.SGM 24SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 184 (Monday, September 24, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 54314]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-18759]


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Export Express Pilot Program

AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

ACTION: Notice of Pilot Program extension.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the one-year extension of SBA's Export 
Express Pilot Program until September 30, 2008. This extension will 
allow time for the Agency to conclude its evaluation of this low-
performing loan program for exporters.

DATES: The Export Express Pilot Program is extended under this notice 
until September 30, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Ginsburg, Office of 
International Trade, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416; Telephone (202) 205-7429; 
richard.ginsburg@sba.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Export Express Pilot Program was 
established in 1998 to assist current and prospective small exporters, 
particularly those needing revolving lines of credit. Export Express 
generally conforms to the streamlined procedures of SBAExpress, 
although it carries SBA's full 75-85 percent guaranty. The maximum loan 
amount under this Program is limited to $250,000.
    This notice announces the one-year extension of SBA's Export 
Express Pilot Program until September 30, 2008. Currently lenders have 
processed just 660 Export Express loans for the five-year period FY 
2002-2006. Exports attributed to small businesses have grown from $300 
billion in 2002 to $375 billion in 2006. During this time period, the 
number of small business exporters grew from 215,000 to 230,000, 
representing 97% of all U.S. exporters. In order for the Export Express 
loan product to reach maximum potential and serve the special capital 
needs of U.S. small business exporters, SBA is refocusing its efforts 
on Export Express and developing a strategic marketing plan to the U.S. 
small business community and to the Agency's lending partners.
    The further extension of this pilot program through September 30, 
2008 will enable the Agency to determine whether Export Express should 
be retained or whether SBA's other programs, including SBAExpress and 
the Export Working Capital Program, can successfully serve the needs of 
small business exporters.

(Authority: 13 CFR 120.3)

James W. Hammersley,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Financial Assistance.
 [FR Doc. E7-18759 Filed 9-21-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8025-01-P
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