Federal Government Announces Public Meeting on U.S. Environmental Exports
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a public meeting of the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC).
The meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. It will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST, then resume from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST.
The meeting will be held virtually. The public is invited to attend. To participate, individuals must register online at https://www.trade.gov/ettac.
The deadline to register is Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Requests to speak during the meeting, to use auxiliary aids such as sign language interpretation, or to submit written comments before the meeting, must also be sent by the January 27 deadline.
Written comments can be emailed to Ms. Megan Hyndman at the Office of Energy & Environmental Industries. Her contact information is listed in the official meeting notice.
The meeting is open to everyone, including people with disabilities. Attendees needing special help or tools to access the event should request them by January 27, 2026. After this date, the committee may not be able to meet the request.
The ETTAC is a federal advisory group. Its goal is to improve U.S. exports of environmental technology goods and services.
The committee gives advice to the Environmental Trade Promotion Working Group. This group is part of the government’s Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee.
The ETTAC was created under the Export Enhancement Act of 1988. It was most recently re-chartered through August 6, 2026.
This will be the committee’s eighth meeting during the current charter term.
At the meeting, members will talk about problems U.S. environmental businesses face. They will also discuss possible recommendations and hear talks from government officials.
The agenda for the meeting will be available one week before the event. Those who want the agenda should contact Designated Federal Officer Megan Hyndman.
Written comments related to the committee can be sent any time. However, to be reviewed during the upcoming meeting, comments must be submitted by January 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Meeting minutes and other related materials will be available within 30 days of the meeting.
For more details, members of the public can call Megan Hyndman at 202-482-1297.
The Federal Register reference number for this meeting notice is 2026-01199.
This notice was signed by Man K. Cho, Deputy Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries, on January 20, 2026.
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