[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 145 (Friday, July 26, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 39179] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-19015] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMISSION ON UNITED STATES-PACIFIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT Office of the United States Trade Representative Notice of Meeting of the Commission on United States Pacific Trade and Investment Policy AGENCY: Commission on United States--Pacific Trade and Investment Policy/Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Notice that the next two meetings of the Commission on United States--Pacific Trade and Investment Policy will be held on July 31, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on August 8th, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. These meetings will be closed to the public. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Commission on United States--Pacific Trade and Investment Policy will hold meetings on July 31, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on August 8th, 1996 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. These meetings will be closed to the public. July 31, 1996 meeting and the August 8th, 1996 meeting will include a review and discussion of current issues affecting U.S. trade policy with Asia. Pursuant to Section 2155(f)(2) of Title 19 of the United States Code, the USTR has determined that these meetings will address matters the disclosure of which would seriously compromise the development by the United States Government of trade policy, priorities, negotiating objectives or bargaining positions with respect to the operation of any trade agreement and other matters arising in connection with the development, implementation and administration of the trade policy of the United States. These meetings will be closed to the public. At the July 31st, 1996 meeting, the Commission will continue to meet with CEO's and Senior Government Officials to examine key issues, including competition policy and the strategies of our major trading partners toward Asia. The August 8th, 1996 meeting will begin internal Commission deleberations on possible recommendations on future policy options. DATES: the meeting is scheduled for July 31, 1996 and August 8th, 1996, unless otherwise notified. ADDRESSES: The July 31 meeting will be held at the White House Conference; and the August 8 meeting will be held at the Department of Commerce unless otherwise notified. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Adams, Executive Director of the Commission on United States-- Pacific Trade and Investment Policy, Room 400, 600 17th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20508, (202) 395-9679. Nancy Adams, Executive Director, Commission on United States--Pacific Trade and Investment Policy. Charlene Barshesky, Acting United States Trade Representative. [FR Doc. 96-19015 Filed 7-25-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3190-01-M