Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce.
Notice of public hearing.
In connection with the promulgation of its Interim Final Rule (the “IFR”), also published in this separate part, the Economic Development Administration (“EDA”) will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on the IFR.
Thursday, September 1, 2005, beginning at 3 p.m. (e.d.t.) and ending at approximately 5 p.m. (e.d.t.). All registration requests must be received by the Office of Chief Counsel, Economic Development Administration (
The hearing will take place in Room 4830 of the Herbert C. Hoover Building, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. All registration requests must be submitted to the Office of Chief Counsel, Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce, Room 7005, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone (202) 482–4687; facsimile (202) 482–5671; e-mail:
Office of Chief Counsel, Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce, Room 7005, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone (202) 482–4687; facsimile (202) 482–5671; e-mail:
On October 27, 2004, President Bush signed into law the Economic Development Administration Reauthorization Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108–373) (the “2004 Act”). Since reauthorization, EDA has conducted a full scale review and revision of its regulations leading to the promulgation of the IFR. The IFR provides a 60-day notice and comment period for interested members of the public to submit written comments. Individuals wishing to submit written comments only should follow the procedures set forth in the IFR. By way of this notice, EDA will also hold a public hearing to receive oral comments from interested members of the public.
Public comments will be limited to five minutes in duration. Due to time limitations, there is a possibility that not all persons wishing to make comments will be able to do so. Individuals who wish to make comments must register in advance of the hearing on a first-come, first-served basis by submitting a registration request to the Office of Chief Counsel at the addresses listed in the
All comments submitted to EDA, whether oral or written, will become part of EDA's official administrative record in connection with the promulgation of its revised regulations. EDA will not respond to questions asked or oral comments delivered at the public hearing. EDA will respond in writing to all written and oral comments received on the IFR when it promulgates
For additional rules and guidance on the public hearing (including information on building security) or for a copy of the IFR, please visit EDA's Internet Web site at