[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 45 (Thursday, March 7, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 14840]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-05252]
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
U.S.-EU High Level Regulatory Cooperation Forum--Stakeholder
Session
AGENCY: Office of Management and Budget.
ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting.
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SUMMARY: On September 28, 2012, the Office of the United States Trade
Representative (USTR) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB),
together with the European Commission's Enterprise and Trade
Directorates-General, published a joint request for comments on
``Promoting US EC Regulatory Compatibility'' (see http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=USTR-2012-0028-0001). The notice
was part of a joint effort by the United States and the European Union
(EU) to obtain input from the public on how to promote greater
transatlantic regulatory compatibility generally as well as in specific
economic sectors. See also http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/09/07/eliminating-red-tape-boost-trade-economic-growth. On April 10th and
11th, OMB and the European Commission will hold a public meeting of the
U.S.-EU High Level Regulatory Cooperation Forum (the ``Forum'') in
Washington, DC, to provide interested persons with an opportunity to
provide an oral statement.
DATES: Public meeting: April 10, 2013, starting at 9:00 a.m. and ending
at 5:30 p.m., and April 11, 2013, starting at 9:00 a.m. and ending by
12:00 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Public Meeting: As with previous Forum meetings, the public
sessions will be hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at 1615 H
Street NW., Washington, DC 20062. Any person wishing to attend should
RSVP at www.uschamber.com/grc/us-eu-high-level-regulatory-cooperation-forum.
Oral Presentations: Any persons wishing to present an oral
statement at the public meeting should notify OMB in writing via
[email protected] no later than March 20, 2013, and
provide, in advance or at the meeting, written copies of their
presentations. When considering requests to present an oral statement,
given the limited amount of time available for the meeting, and to take
advantage of the work already done by members of the public, preference
will be given to those who submitted comments in response to the
September 28th notice. Those persons who have been selected to present
at the public meeting will be informed no later than April 5, 2013.
Instructions: OMB invites those persons who are selected to present
oral statements at the public meeting to email or fax such statements,
as well as any supporting information, to:
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 1-202-395-2410.
Please note that this Forum meeting is an initial step in a much
longer process of public engagement to identify possible areas of
transatlantic regulatory cooperation in the future. Time constraints
may prevent some stakeholders from making presentations on April 10th
or 11th, 2013. However, there will be future opportunities to submit
suggestions and ideas, and the stakeholder session agenda will in no
way prejudge the specific elements of a future transatlantic regulatory
cooperation agenda.
Docket: For access to the docket and to read background documents
or comments received by the U.S., go to http://www.regulations.gov and
search for docket USTR-2012-0028.
Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of any
written communications and comments received into any of our dockets by
the name of the individual submitting the document (or signing the
document, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor
union, etc.).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wendy Liberante, Office of Information
and Regulatory Affairs, telephone (202) 395-3785, Office of Management
and Budget, Washington, DC 20503.
Background: Transatlantic trade and investment among and between
the United States and the EU represent the largest economic
relationship in the world, accounting for half of global economic
output and nearly one trillion dollars in goods and services trade, as
well as supporting millions of jobs on both sides of the Atlantic. The
United States and the EU are committed to identifying new ways to
strengthen this vibrant economic partnership by reducing unnecessary
regulatory differences and cutting red tape, while respecting each
other's right to protect our environment and safeguard the health,
safety, and welfare of our citizens. By promoting these goals, we will
help businesses to grow, create jobs, and succeed in an increasingly
competitive global market. Enhanced cooperation will also help the
United States and the EU to achieve their respective domestic
regulatory objectives in a more effective and efficient manner.
In recent years, the Forum, and the Transatlantic Economic Council
(TEC) have sought to increase cooperation on future regulations
affecting new and innovative growth markets and technologies. We seek
to continue to make progress through the Forum and the TEC with the
help of additional input from the public.
Purpose of Public Meeting: The April 10-12, 2013 meeting of the
Forum is intended to provide an additional opportunity for interested
parties to help the United States and EU define our priorities and
explore next steps. The public input will help us to identify both
immediate and longer-term goals, as well as potential mechanisms to
accomplish them.
Boris Bershteyn,
Acting Administrator, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
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