[Federal Register: July 20, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 139)]
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U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
Notice of Open Public Hearing
AGENCY: U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
ACTION: Notice of open public hearing.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.-
China Economic and Security Review Commission.
Name: Larry M. Wortzel, Chairman of the U.S.-China Economic and
Security Review Commission.
The Commission is mandated by Congress to investigate, assess,
evaluate and report to Congress annually on ``regional economic and
security impacts.'' The mandate specifically
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charges the Commission to evaluate ``The triangular economic and
security relationship among the United States, Taipei and the People's
Republic of China (including the military modernization and force
deployments of the People's Republic of China aimed at Taipei).'' In
addition, the Commission must examine ``The effect of the large and
growing economy of the People's Republic of China on world energy
supplies and the role the United States can play (including joint
research and development efforts and technological assistance), in
influencing the energy policy of the People's Republic of China.''
Pursuant to this mandate, the Commission will hold a public hearing
in Washington, DC on August 3-4, 2006.
Background
This event is the seventh in a series of public hearings the
Commission will hold during its 2006 report cycle to collect input from
leading experts in academia, business, industry, government and the
public on the impact of the economic and national security implications
of the U.S. growing bilateral trade and economic relationship with
China. The August 3-4 hearing is being conducted to obtain commentary
about issues connected to China's global diplomatic activities and
strategies and the country's energy security. Information on upcoming
hearings, as well as transcripts of past Commission hearings, can be
obtained from the USCC Web site http://www.uscc.gov.
The August 3 hearing will address ``China's Role in the World: Is
China a Responsible Stakeholder?'' and will be Co-chaired by Vice
Chairman Carolyn Bartholomew and Commissioner Daniel Blumenthal. The
August 4 hearing will address ``China's Energy Security'' and will be
Co-chaired by Commissioners Michael Wessel and Daniel Blumenthal.
Purpose of Hearing
The hearing is designed to assist the Commission in fulfilling its
mandate by identifying and assessing the impact of China's global
diplomacy on U.S. national interests, evaluating its participation in
international organizations, such as the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization, examining its relationships with countries of concern,
and reviewing China's energy demands and policies, including its
strategies for oil acquisition and activities of international
cooperation designed to improve energy efficiency. Invited witnesses
include congressional members, administration officials, and academic
experts, and research fellows.
Copies of the hearing agenda will be made available on the
Commission's Web site http://www.uscc.gov. Any interested party may
file a written statement by August 3, 2006, by mailing to the contact
below.
Date and Time: Thursday, August 3, 2006, 8:30 a.m. to 5 pm, and
Friday, August 4, 2006, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
A detailed agenda for the hearing will be posted to the Commission's
Web site at http://www.uscc.gov in the near future.
ADDRESSES: The hearing will be held in Room 385, Russell Senate Office
Building. Public seating is limited to about 50 people on a first come,
first served basis. Advance reservations are not required.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing
further information concerning the hearing should contact Kathy
Michels, Associate Director for the U.S.-China Economic and Security
Review Commission, 444 North Capitol Street, NW., Suite 602,
Washington, DC 20001; phone 202-624-1409, or via e-mail at
kmichels@uscc.gov.
Authority: Congress created the U.S.-China Economic and Security
Review Commission in 2000 in the National Defense Authorization Act
(Public Law 106-398 as amended by Division P of the Consolidated
Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L. 108-7), as amended by Pub. L.
109-108 (November 22, 2005).
Dated: July 17, 2006.
Kathleen J. Michels,
Associate Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
[FR Doc. E6-11542 Filed 7-19-06; 8:45 am]
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