[Federal Register: October 20, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 202)]
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EXPORT-IMPORT BANK

 
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: November 16, 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 introduction of the 2006 Sub-
Saharan Africa Advisory Board members; update on AGOA; discussions of 
the 2005 SAAC recommendations; an update on the FY05 business 
development efforts in the region; and report on 2006 International 
Business Development strategies; 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 wishes 
auxiliary aids (such as a sign language interpreter) or other special 
accommodations, please contact, prior to November 16, 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.

Kamil Cook,
Deputy General Counsel (Acting).
[FR Doc. 05-20951 Filed 10-19-05; 8:45am]

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