80 FR 53280 - U.S. Institutional Investor Roadshow
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 171 (September 3, 2015)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 171 (September 3, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 171 (Thursday, September 3, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 53280-53281] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-21973] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration U.S. Institutional Investor Roadshow AGENCY: International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of an opportunity to participate in the U.S. Institutional Investor Roadshow. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Global Markets, Office of Africa is seeking representatives of 15 U.S. institutional investors to participate in the launch of the U.S. Institutional Investor Roadshow. The Roadshow will provide a platform for U.S. institutional investors and African government representatives to discuss and implement best practices for reducing governance risk, strengthening capital markets and increasing long-term investment flows. The program is designed to help U.S. financial institutions and exporters participate in large-scale business opportunities arising from transformational infrastructure projects in Africa. Representatives of several African governments, including one or more heads of state, are expected to participate in the launch event. U.S. institutional investors and U.S. investment fund managers that represent U.S. institutional investors are invited to express interest in participating in the launch event and on-going roadshow. DATES: The launch event will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Space is limited. Requests to participate in the launch event must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on September 18th, 2015. The U.S. Institutional Investor Roadshow is an on-going program. Requests will be accepted on an on-going basis for the duration of the program to be added to the distribution list for information about the program and about upcoming events. ADDRESSES: The launch event will be held in New York, New York. The address will be provided to invited participants. Future Roadshow events are expected to occur in the United States and Africa. To express interest in participating in the launch event or to be added to the Roadshow distribution list for information about the program and about upcoming events, please submit your request to: [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Wereszynski, the United States Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20230, telephone: 202-482-4729, email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: On September 29, 2015, the U.S. Department of Commerce, in partnership with McKinsey & Company, will hold a one day event in New York, New York to launch an U.S. Institutional Investor Roadshow for Africa. The Roadshow is a U.S. Department of Commerce program that [[Page 53281]] will provide a platform for leading U.S. institutional investors, such as state pension and teacher retirement funds, and African government officials to discuss and implement best practices for reducing governance risk, strengthening capital markets and increasing long-term investment flows. At the same time, the program will help U.S. financial institutions and exporters to learn about and how to pursue opportunities to participate in large-scale business opportunities arising from transformational infrastructure projects in Africa. The goal of the Roadshow is to bring a new level of transparent and flexible private sector funding while providing private sector tools to improve the investment climate to allow more U.S. companies to close business deals. The Roadshow is an initiative developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce in response to the need expressed by African leaders and the U.S. private sector for increased access to long-term private capital to fund large scale infrastructure projects in Africa. It is a direct follow-up to the 2014 U.S.-Africa Business Forum and an official recommendation made by the President's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa. For more information on the Roadshow concept, please see the official recommendations made by the President's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa: http://www.trade.gov/pac-dbia/docs/PAC-DBIA-Report_Final.pdf. The inaugural launch in New York, New York will be the first event in a series of high-level engagements that are expected to be scheduled to take place across the continent of Africa. The Global Market's Office of Europe, Middle East and Africa has entered into a joint project with McKinsey and Company to organize and hold the launch event. The launch event will comprise of approximately 20-25 individuals consisting of U.S. Government officials, government officials from African countries (expected to include at least some government Ministers and one or more heads of state), and representatives of U.S. institutional investors. The program will include keynote speeches, panels, and other presentations by attendees from both government and business. The program will include an overview of the financial business climate, a discussion of some of the leading proposed African infrastructure projects, and roundtable discussions on reactions to the proposed projects (including how to structure projects to attract foreign investment and factors that the U.S. private sector looks for and considers when assessing whether to invest). Public Participation: U.S. institutional investors or U.S. investment fund managers that represent U.S. institutional investors (state pension and teacher retirement funds), are eligible to apply for participation. Please note that space is limited at the launch event and applying does not guarantee participation. All applicants will be evaluated based on their ability to meet certain conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. Due to space limitations, participation is limited to no more than two representatives of each participating U.S. institutional investor or U.S. investment fund managers that represent U.S. institutional investors. If you are interested in being considered as a participant for the September 29, 2015 launch event, you must apply by sending an email to the address below by September 18th, 2015. The email must include the name of the proposed participant(s), title(s), company name, business contact information, a brief bio of the proposed participant(s), and a description of the company's interest in the event (including any relevant past, on-going, or planned investments or intent to invest in infrastructure and/or in Africa). Investment fund managers also must certify that they represent U.S. institutional investors. Do not include any business confidential or proprietary information in the request. Requests to participate in the launch event will be evaluated by the Department of Commerce and McKinsey and Company based on (1) level of institutional interest, knowledge of, or experience investing in infrastructure projects and/or in Africa, (2) experience and ability of the proposed participant to engage in a substantive discussion of factors influencing U.S. institutional investment decisions in the infrastructure sector in African markets, and (3) level of proposed participant within the company to be represented. Decisions will be made without regard to political considerations; referrals from political organizations and any documents containing references to partisan political activities (including political contributions) will be removed from an applicant's submission and not considered during the selection process. To apply send an email to: [email protected]. If you are interested in being added to the distribution list for information about this program and about upcoming events, send an email to [email protected] with your name and contact information. Dated: August 31, 2015. Joe Wereszynski, Senior Policy Advisor for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce. [FR Doc. 2015-21973 Filed 9-2-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P
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during the current year. The covered Form Number: BE–9. SUMMARY: The Department of
revenues are freight revenue on Type of Review: Regular submission. Commerce, International Trade
merchandise exported from, or imported Affected Public: Business or other for- Administration, Global Markets, Office
into, the United States. The covered profit organizations. of Africa is seeking representatives of 15
expenses are expenses incurred in the Estimated Number of Responses: 184 U.S. institutional investors to
United States for: (1) Fuel and oil; (2) annually (46 filed each quarter: 180 participate in the launch of the U.S.
wages and salaries paid to employees in reporting mandatory data and 4 Institutional Investor Roadshow. The
the United States; (3) agents’ and exemption claims). Roadshow will provide a platform for
brokers’ fees and commissions for Estimated Time per Response: 6 hours U.S. institutional investors and African
arrangement of freight and passenger is the average for those reporting data. government representatives to discuss
transportation; (4) aircraft handling and 1 hour is the average for those not and implement best practices for
terminal services, aircraft (with crew) reporting data. Hours may vary reducing governance risk, strengthening
leasing expenses; and 5) all other considerably among respondents capital markets and increasing long-
expenses incurred in the United States because of differences in company size term investment flows. The program is
except leasing (without crew) expenses. and complexity. designed to help U.S. financial
Respondents are also asked to report: Estimated Total Annual Burden institutions and exporters participate in
(1) Shipping weights on which freight Hours: 1,084. large-scale business opportunities
revenues were earned; (2) the number of Estimated Total Annual Cost to arising from transformational
passengers transported to/from the Public: $0. infrastructure projects in Africa.
United States; and (3) revenues Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. Representatives of several African
Legal Authority: International governments, including one or more
associated with these passengers.
The data collected on the survey are Investment and Trade in Services heads of state, are expected to
needed to monitor U.S. trade in Survey Act (Pub. L. 94–472, 22 U.S.C. participate in the launch event. U.S.
transport services to analyze the impact 3101–3108, as amended). institutional investors and U.S.
of U.S. trade on the U.S. and foreign IV. Request for Comments investment fund managers that
economies, to compile and improve the Comments are invited on: (a) Whether represent U.S. institutional investors are
U.S. economic accounts, to support U.S. the proposed collection of information invited to express interest in
commercial policy on trade in transport is necessary for the proper performance participating in the launch event and
services, to conduct trade promotion, of the functions of the Agency, on-going roadshow.
and to improve the ability of U.S. including whether the information will DATES: The launch event will be held on
businesses to identify and evaluate have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Space is
market opportunities. The data are used the Agency’s estimate of the burden limited. Requests to participate in the
in estimating the transport component (including hours and cost) of the launch event must be received by 5:00
of the U.S. international transactions proposed collection of information; (c) p.m. EDT on September 18th, 2015. The
accounts (ITAs) and national income ways to enhance the quality, utility, and U.S. Institutional Investor Roadshow is
and product accounts (NIPAs). clarity of the information to be an on-going program. Requests will be
The Bureau of Economic Analysis accepted on an on-going basis for the
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
(BEA) is proposing minor additions and duration of the program to be added to
burden of the collection of information
modifications to the current BE–9 the distribution list for information
on respondents, including through the
survey to minimize respondent burden about the program and about upcoming
use of automated collection techniques
while considering the needs of data events.
or other forms of information
users. Existing language in the ADDRESSES: The launch event will be
technology.
instructions and definitions will be Comments submitted in response to held in New York, New York. The
reviewed and adjusted as necessary to this notice will be summarized and/or address will be provided to invited
clarify survey requirements. included in the request for OMB participants. Future Roadshow events
II. Method of Collection approval of this information collection; are expected to occur in the United
they also will become a matter of public States and Africa. To express interest in
Form BE–9 is a quarterly report that participating in the launch event or to
must be completed within 45 days after record.
be added to the Roadshow distribution
the end of each calendar quarter. BEA Dated: August 28, 2015.
list for information about the program
contacts potential respondents by mail Glenna Mickelson, and about upcoming events, please
the end of each calendar quarter. Management Analyst, Office of Chief submit your request to: Roadshow@
Entities required to report will be Information Officer. trade.gov.
contacted individually by BEA. Entities [FR Doc. 2015–21875 Filed 9–2–15; 8:45 am]
not contacted by BEA have no reporting FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe
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responsibilities. Wereszynski, the United States
BEA offers electronic filing through Department of Commerce, 1401
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the BE–9 quarterly survey form. For 20230, telephone: 202–482–4729, email:
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www.bea.gov/efile. In addition, BEA SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
posts all its survey forms and reporting U.S. Institutional Investor Roadshow Background: On September 29, 2015,
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instructions on its Web site, AGENCY: International Trade the U.S. Department of Commerce, in
www.bea.gov/ssb. These may be Administration, U.S. Department of partnership with McKinsey & Company,
downloaded, completed, printed, and Commerce. will hold a one day event in New York,
submitted via fax or mail. New York to launch an U.S.
ACTION: Notice of an opportunity to
Institutional Investor Roadshow for
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Africa. The Roadshow is a U.S.
Investor Roadshow.
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will provide a platform for leading U.S. that the U.S. private sector looks for and Dated: August 31, 2015.
institutional investors, such as state considers when assessing whether to Joe Wereszynski,
pension and teacher retirement funds, invest). Senior Policy Advisor for Europe, Middle East
and African government officials to Public Participation: U.S. institutional and Africa, Office of the Deputy Assistant
discuss and implement best practices investors or U.S. investment fund Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce.
for reducing governance risk, managers that represent U.S. [FR Doc. 2015–21973 Filed 9–2–15; 8:45 am]
strengthening capital markets and institutional investors (state pension BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P
increasing long-term investment flows. and teacher retirement funds), are
At the same time, the program will help eligible to apply for participation. Please
U.S. financial institutions and exporters note that space is limited at the launch DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
to learn about and how to pursue event and applying does not guarantee
opportunities to participate in large- participation. All applicants will be International Trade Administration
scale business opportunities arising evaluated based on their ability to meet
certain conditions and best satisfy the [A–570–888]
from transformational infrastructure
projects in Africa. The goal of the selection criteria as outlined below. Due Floor-Standing, Metal-Top Ironing
Roadshow is to bring a new level of to space limitations, participation is Tables and Certain Parts Thereof From
transparent and flexible private sector limited to no more than two the People’s Republic of China: Final
funding while providing private sector representatives of each participating Results of the Expedited Sunset
tools to improve the investment climate U.S. institutional investor or U.S.
Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
to allow more U.S. companies to close investment fund managers that
business deals. represent U.S. institutional investors. If AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance,
you are interested in being considered International Trade Administration,
The Roadshow is an initiative
as a participant for the September 29, Department of Commerce.
developed by the U.S. Department of
2015 launch event, you must apply by DATES: Effective Date: September 3,
Commerce in response to the need
sending an email to the address below 2015.
expressed by African leaders and the
by September 18th, 2015. The email SUMMARY: On May 1, 2015, the
U.S. private sector for increased access
must include the name of the proposed Department initiated the second sunset
to long-term private capital to fund large
participant(s), title(s), company name, review of the Order on Floor-Standing,
scale infrastructure projects in Africa. It business contact information, a brief bio
is a direct follow-up to the 2014 U.S.- Metal-Top Ironing Tables and Certain
of the proposed participant(s), and a Parts Thereof (ironing tables) from the
Africa Business Forum and an official description of the company’s interest in
recommendation made by the People’s Republic of China (PRC)
the event (including any relevant past, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff
President’s Advisory Council on Doing on-going, or planned investments or
Business in Africa. For more Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).1 The
intent to invest in infrastructure and/or Department determined that it was
information on the Roadshow concept, in Africa). Investment fund managers
please see the official recommendations appropriate to conduct an expedited
also must certify that they represent review. The Department finds that
made by the President’s Advisory U.S. institutional investors. Do not
Council on Doing Business in Africa: revocation of this antidumping duty
include any business confidential or order would be likely to lead to
http://www.trade.gov/pac-dbia/docs/ proprietary information in the request.
PAC-DBIA-Report_Final.pdf. The continuation or recurrence of dumping
Requests to participate in the launch
inaugural launch in New York, New up to the rate identified in the ‘‘Final
event will be evaluated by the
York will be the first event in a series Results of Review’’ section of this
Department of Commerce and McKinsey
of high-level engagements that are notice.
and Company based on (1) level of
expected to be scheduled to take place institutional interest, knowledge of, or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
across the continent of Africa. The experience investing in infrastructure Scott Hoefke, AD/CVD Operations,
Global Market’s Office of Europe, projects and/or in Africa, (2) experience Office VI, Enforcement and Compliance,
Middle East and Africa has entered into and ability of the proposed participant U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
a joint project with McKinsey and to engage in a substantive discussion of Street and Constitution Avenue NW.,
Company to organize and hold the factors influencing U.S. institutional Washington, DC 20230; telephone (202)
launch event. The launch event will investment decisions in the 482–4947.
comprise of approximately 20–25 infrastructure sector in African markets, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
individuals consisting of U.S. and (3) level of proposed participant
Government officials, government Background
within the company to be represented.
officials from African countries Decisions will be made without regard The antidumping duty order on
(expected to include at least some to political considerations; referrals ironing tables from the PRC was
government Ministers and one or more from political organizations and any published on August 6, 2004.2 The
heads of state), and representatives of documents containing references to sunset review on the antidumping duty
U.S. institutional investors. The partisan political activities (including order on ironing tables from the PRC
program will include keynote speeches, political contributions) will be removed was initiated by the Department on May
panels, and other presentations by from an applicant’s submission and not 1, 2015 pursuant to section 751(c) of the
attendees from both government and considered during the selection process. Act.3
business. The program will include an To apply send an email to:
tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
overview of the financial business Roadshow@trade.gov. 1 See Initiation of Five-year (‘‘Sunset’’) Review, 80
climate, a discussion of some of the If you are interested in being added to FR 24900 (May 1, 2015) (Sunset Initiation).
leading proposed African infrastructure the distribution list for information 2 See Notice of Amended Final Determination at
projects, and roundtable discussions on about this program and about upcoming Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order:
Floor-Standing, Metal Top Ironing Tables and
reactions to the proposed projects events, send an email to Roadshow@ Certain Parts Thereof From the People’s Republic of
(including how to structure projects to trade.gov with your name and contact China, 69 FR 47868 (August 6, 2004).
attract foreign investment and factors information. 3 See Sunset Initiation.
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| Action | Notice of an opportunity to participate in the U.S. Institutional Investor Roadshow. | |
| Dates | The launch event will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Space is limited. Requests to participate in the launch event must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on September 18th, 2015. The U.S. Institutional Investor Roadshow is an on-going program. Requests will be accepted on an on-going basis for the duration of the program to be added to the distribution list for information about the program and about upcoming events. | |
| Contact | Joe Wereszynski, the United States Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20230, telephone: 202-482-4729, email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 53280 |
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