80 FR 62514 - Healthcare Technology & Hospital Information Services Trade Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 200 (October 16, 2015)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 200 (October 16, 2015)
| Page Range | 62514-62516 | |
| FR Document | 2015-26008 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 200 (Friday, October 16, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 62514-62516] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-26008] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Healthcare Technology & Hospital Information Services Trade Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait April 23-28, 2016. AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), with support from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and organizers of the Saudi-American Healthcare Forum (SAHF) is organizing a Healthcare Technology & Hospital Information Services Trade Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait from April 23- 28, 2016. The purpose of the mission is to introduce U.S. firms to the rapidly expanding healthcare sectors in these two countries and to assist U.S. companies in pursuing opportunities in this sector. The mission is designed for U.S. companies and international hospital groups providing hospital operation and management services, hospital information systems, and eHealth solutions. The mission also will assist U.S. companies already doing business in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to expand their footprint. Target sectors holding high potential for U.S companies include:Hospital operation and management, healthcare training and staffing services, healthcare education, and health information systems and informatics (e.g., electronic health records). The mission is timed to take place during the Saudi-American Healthcare Forum (SAHF) on April 25-27, 2016. The SAHF is an exclusive event dedicated to building new relationships, fostering existing partnerships, and exchanging best practices between the United States and the Middle East. The 2015 forum attracted over 1,000 attendees intent on promoting healthcare diplomacy through bilateral and international research, technology development, and education and training. Approximately 50 U.S. companies and organizations attended the event. Additional information about the SAHF can be found here: http://sahf15.com/. Supported by American industry participants and the U.S. Embassy, the [[Page 62515]] 2016 SAHF will showcase the ongoing health-related cooperation between the U.S. Government and Saudi healthcare counterparts. The U.S. trade mission participants will be highlighted at the SAHF through speaking roles designed to elevate their companies' visibility as thought leaders in the field of healthcare innovation. Trade mission participants also will have free access to all seminars offered at the SAHF, if they wish to participate. Additionally, through customized meetings organized by the U.S. Commercial Service, trade mission participants will gain access to top level Saudi health decision makers to gain exposure they would not otherwise be able to achieve on their own. The mission will help participating U.S. firms and associations/ organizations gain market insights, make industry and government contacts, solidify business strategies and advance specific projects with the goal of increasing U.S. healthcare services exports. The trade mission will start in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where participants will receive market briefings from U.S. Commercial Service and industry experts, hold one-on-one business meetings, meet with Saudi government officials and organizations, and participate in networking events. Delegates will be invited to participate in the SAHF. Following the SAHF, trade mission participants will travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and then to Kuwait, where they will have additional opportunities to meet with key contacts and decision makers. Participating firms may also wish to remain in Riyadh, or if the firm decides to send two participants on the mission, one representative can remain in Riyadh, rather than continue to Jeddah, to participate in SAHF seminars. Participating in an official U.S. industry delegation, rather than traveling on their own, will enhance the companies' abilities to identify opportunities in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Schedule ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Saturday--April 23, Riyadh, Saudi Arrive Riyadh and Arabia. hotel check-in Welcome reception/ice breaker ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sunday--April 24, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Welcome and overview of Trade Mission (TM) Market briefings from the U.S. Commercial Service and industry experts One-on-one business meetings Networking reception in Riyadh ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Monday--April 25, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Government meetings Saudi-American Healthcare Forum (SAHF) speaking engagements for trade mission participants SAHF opening ceremony & gala dinner ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tuesday--April 26, Riyadh & Jeddah..... SAHF speaking engagements/TM split Some TM representatives depart for Jeddah (PM) Networking reception in Jeddah ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday--April 27, Jeddah + Kuwait... One-on-one business meetings Jeddah (AM) Depart for Kuwait City, Kuwait (PM) Networking reception in Kuwait ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thursday--April 28, Kuwait City, Kuwait Welcome and breakfast briefings Government meetings One-on-one business meetings Mission ends ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Web site: Please visit our official mission Web site for more information: https://www.export.gov/trademissions/saudikuwaithealthcare2016. Participation Requirements All parties interested in participating in the trade mission must complete and submit an application package for consideration by the U.S. Department of Commerce. All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as Outlined below and will be notified whether they are chosen to participate in the mission. A minimum of 12 and maximum of 15 companies and/or trade associations/organizations will be selected from the applicant pool to participate in the trade mission. Fees and Expenses After an applicant has been selected to participate in the mission, a payment to the U.S. Department of Commerce in the form of a participation fee is required. Upon notification of acceptance to participate, those selected have five (5) business days to submit payment or the acceptance may be revoked. The participation fee for the trade mission to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait is $3,740 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SME) and $4,470 for large companies. The fee for each additional representative (large firm or SME or trade association/organization) is $750. Exclusions The mission fee does not include any personal travel expenses such as lodging, most meals, local ground transportation (except for transportation to and from meetings, airport transfers during the mission) and air transportation. Participants will, however, be able to take advantage of U.S. Government per diem rates for hotel rooms. Business or entry visas may be required for participation in the mission. Applying for and obtaining such visas will be the responsibility of the mission participant. Government fees and processing expenses to obtain such visas are not included in the participation fee. However, the U.S. Department of Commerce will provide instructions to each participant on the procedures required to obtain necessary business visas. [[Page 62516]] Conditions for Participation Applicants must submit a completed and signed mission application and supplemental application materials, including information on their products and/or services, primary market objectives, and goals for participation by February 12, 2016, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning October 15, 2015 (see timeframe below). If the U.S. Department of Commerce receives an incomplete application, the Department may either: request additional information/clarification, take the lack of information into account when evaluating the application, or reject the application. Each applicant must also certify that the products and services it seeks to export through the mission are either produced in the United States, or, if not, are marketed under the name of a U.S. company and have at least fifty-one percent U.S. content by value. In the case of a trade association or organization, the applicant must certify that, for each firm or service provider to be represented by the association/ organization, the products and/or services the represented firm or service provider seeks to export are either produced in the United States or, if not, marketed under the name of a U.S. company and have at least fifty-one percent U.S. content. In addition, each applicant must: Certify that the products and services that it wishes to market through the mission would be in compliance with U.S. export controls and regulations; Certify that it has identified any matter pending before any bureau or office in the U.S. Department of Commerce; Certify that it has identified any pending litigation (including any administrative proceedings) to which it is a party that involves the U.S. Department of Commerce; Sign and submit an agreement that it and its affiliates (1) have not and will not engage in the bribery of foreign officials in connection with a company's/participant's involvement in this mission, and (2) maintain and enforce a policy that prohibits the bribery of foreign officials; and Certify that it meets the minimum requirements as stated in this announcement. In the case of a trade association/organization, the applicant must certify that each firm or service provider to be represented by the association/organization can make the above certifications. Selection Criteria for Participation Targeted mission participants are U.S. manufacturers, services providers, and trade associations/organizations providing or promoting healthcare products/services that have an interest in entering or expanding their business in the Saudi and Kuwaiti markets. The following criteria will be evaluated in selecting participants: Suitability of a firm's or trade association's products or services to these markets; Firm's or trade association/organization's potential for business in the markets, including likelihood of exports resulting from the mission; and Consistency of the firm's or trade association/ organization goals and objectives with the stated scope of the mission. Additional factors, such as diversity of company size, type, location, and demographics, may also be considered during the review process. Referrals from political organizations and any documents, including the application, containing references to partisan political activities (including political contributions) will be removed from an applicant's submission and not considered during the selection process. Timeline for Recruitment and Applications Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the U.S. Commerce Department trade mission calendar (http://www.export.gov/trademissions/) and other Internet Web sites, press releases to general and trade media, direct mail, broadcast fax, notices by industry trade associations and other multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia, conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no later than February 12, 2016. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and make selection decisions on a rolling basis beginning October 15, 2015 until the maximum of 15 participants is selected. Applications received after February 12, 2016, will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LeeAnne Haworth, U.S. Department of Commerce, Pittsburgh, PA, Tel: 412-644-2816, Email: leeanne.haworth@trade.gov. Frank Spector, Trade Missions Program. [FR Doc. 2015-26008 Filed 10-15-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P
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ACTION: Notice. II. Method of Collection DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
SUMMARY: The Department of The fertility information will be International Trade Administration
Commerce, as part of its continuing collected by both personal visit and
effort to reduce paperwork and telephone interviews in conjunction Healthcare Technology & Hospital
with the regular June CPS interviewing. Information Services Trade Mission to
respondent burden, invites the general
All interviews are conducted using the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and
public and other Federal agencies to
computer-assisted interviewing. Kuwait
take this opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information III. Data April 23–28, 2016.
collections, as required by the AGENCY: International Trade
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, OMB Control Number: 0607–0610. Administration, Department of
Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. Form Number: There are no forms. Commerce.
3506(c)(2)(A)). We conduct all interviewing on ACTION: Notice.
DATES: To ensure consideration, written computers.
SUMMARY: The United States Department
comments must be submitted on or Type of Review: Regular submission. of Commerce, International Trade
before December 15, 2015. Affected Public: Individuals or Administration (ITA), with support
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments Households. from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Estimated Number of Respondents: and organizers of the Saudi-American
Paperwork Clearance Officer, 30,000. Healthcare Forum (SAHF) is organizing
Department of Commerce, Room 6616, a Healthcare Technology & Hospital
Estimated Time per Response: 1 Information Services Trade Mission to
14th and Constitution Avenue NW.,
minute. the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
Internet at jjessup@doc.gov). Estimated Total Annual Burden Kuwait from April 23–28, 2016. The
Hours: 500. purpose of the mission is to introduce
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: U.S. firms to the rapidly expanding
Requests for additional information or Estimated Total Annual Cost: There
healthcare sectors in these two countries
copies of the information collection are no costs to the respondents other
and to assist U.S. companies in
instrument(s) and instructions should than their time to answer the CPS
pursuing opportunities in this sector.
be directed to Karen Woods, U.S. questions. The mission is designed for U.S.
Census Bureau, 7H110F, Washington, Respondents Obligation: Voluntary. companies and international hospital
DC 20233–8400 at (301) 763–3806. Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C. groups providing hospital operation and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Sections 141, 182. management services, hospital
information systems, and eHealth
I. Abstract IV. Request for Comments solutions. The mission also will assist
U.S. companies already doing business
The U.S. Census Bureau plans to Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to expand
request clearance for the collection of the proposed collection of information their footprint. Target sectors holding
data concerning the Fertility is necessary for the proper performance high potential for U.S companies
Supplement to be conducted in of the functions of the agency, including include:
conjunction with the June 2016 CPS. whether the information shall have • Hospital operation and
The Census Bureau sponsors the practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the management,
supplement questions, which were agency’s estimate of the burden • healthcare training and staffing
previously collected in June 2014, and (including hours and cost) of the services,
have been asked periodically since proposed collection of information; (c) • healthcare education, and
1971. Title 13 U.S.C. Sections 141 and ways to enhance the quality, utility, and • health information systems and
182 authorize the collection of this clarity of the information to be informatics (e.g., electronic health
information on individuals and collected; and (d) ways to minimize the records).
households. This year, the 2016 Fertility burden of the collection of information The mission is timed to take place
Supplement will include questions on during the Saudi-American Healthcare
on respondents, including through the
marital status and cohabitation of Forum (SAHF) on April 25–27, 2016.
use of automated collection techniques
women at the time of their first birth. The SAHF is an exclusive event
or other forms of information
This survey provides information technology. dedicated to building new relationships,
used mainly by government and private fostering existing partnerships, and
analysts to project future population Comments submitted in response to exchanging best practices between the
growth, to analyze child spacing, and to this notice will be summarized and/or United States and the Middle East. The
aid policymakers in their decisions included in the request for OMB 2015 forum attracted over 1,000
affected by changes in family size and approval of this information collection; attendees intent on promoting
composition. Past studies have they also will become a matter of public healthcare diplomacy through bilateral
discovered noticeable changes in the record. and international research, technology
patterns of fertility rates and the timing development, and education and
srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
Dated: October 9, 2015.
of the first birth. Potential needs for Glenna Mickelson, training. Approximately 50 U.S.
government assistance, such as aid to companies and organizations attended
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
families with dependent children, child Information Officer.
the event. Additional information about
care, and maternal health care for single the SAHF can be found here: http://
[FR Doc. 2015–26308 Filed 10–15–15; 8:45 am]
parent households, can be estimated sahf15.com/.
using CPS characteristics matched with BILLING CODE 3510–07–P Supported by American industry
fertility data. participants and the U.S. Embassy, the
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Conditions for Participation Selection Criteria for Participation DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Applicants must submit a completed Targeted mission participants are U.S.
manufacturers, services providers, and International Trade Administration
and signed mission application and
supplemental application materials, trade associations/organizations [A–570–929]
including information on their products providing or promoting healthcare
products/services that have an interest Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes
and/or services, primary market
in entering or expanding their business From the People’s Republic of China:
objectives, and goals for participation by
in the Saudi and Kuwaiti markets. The Final Rescission of Antidumping Duty
February 12, 2016, but applications will
following criteria will be evaluated in New Shipper Review; 2014
be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning
October 15, 2015 (see timeframe below). selecting participants: AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance,
• Suitability of a firm’s or trade
If the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration,
association’s products or services to
receives an incomplete application, the Department of Commerce.
these markets;
Department may either: request • Firm’s or trade association/ SUMMARY: On May 28, 2015, the
additional information/clarification, organization’s potential for business in Department of Commerce (the
take the lack of information into account the markets, including likelihood of Department) published its Preliminary
when evaluating the application, or exports resulting from the mission; and Rescission of the new shipper review of
reject the application. • Consistency of the firm’s or trade the antidumping duty order on small
Each applicant must also certify that association/organization goals and diameter graphite electrodes from the
the products and services it seeks to objectives with the stated scope of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for the
export through the mission are either mission. period of review (POR) of February 1,
produced in the United States, or, if not, Additional factors, such as diversity 2014, through August 31, 2014, for
are marketed under the name of a U.S. of company size, type, location, and Xuzhou Jianglong Carbon Products Co.,
company and have at least fifty-one demographics, may also be considered Ltd. (Jianglong).1 For these final results,
percent U.S. content by value. In the during the review process. Referrals we continue to find that Jianglong’s
case of a trade association or from political organizations and any request does not satisfy the regulatory
organization, the applicant must certify documents, including the application, requirements for a new shipper review.
that, for each firm or service provider to containing references to partisan Accordingly, we are rescinding the new
be represented by the association/ political activities (including political shipper review for Jianglong.
organization, the products and/or contributions) will be removed from an DATES: Effective date: October 16, 2015.
services the represented firm or service applicant’s submission and not FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
provider seeks to export are either considered during the selection process. Hermes Pinilla or Minoo Hatten, AD/
produced in the United States or, if not, Timeline for Recruitment and CVD Operations, Office I, Enforcement
marketed under the name of a U.S. Applications and Compliance, International Trade
company and have at least fifty-one Administration, U.S. Department of
percent U.S. content. Mission recruitment will be
conducted in an open and public Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution
In addition, each applicant must: manner, including publication in the Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230;
• Certify that the products and Federal Register, posting on the U.S. telephone: (202) 482–3477 or (202) 482–
services that it wishes to market through Commerce Department trade mission 1690, respectively.
the mission would be in compliance calendar (http://www.export.gov/ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
with U.S. export controls and trademissions/) and other Internet Web Background
regulations; sites, press releases to general and trade
• Certify that it has identified any media, direct mail, broadcast fax, In the Preliminary Rescission, the
matter pending before any bureau or notices by industry trade associations Department found that Jianglong is
office in the U.S. Department of and other multiplier groups, and affiliated with Shanghai Carbon
Commerce; publicity at industry meetings, International Trade Co., Ltd. (Shanghai
symposia, conferences, and trade shows. Carbon), which, as part of the PRC-wide
• Certify that it has identified any Entity in the 2012–2013 administrative
pending litigation (including any Recruitment for the mission will begin
immediately and conclude no later than review, had shipments of subject
administrative proceedings) to which it merchandise to the United States. While
is a party that involves the U.S. February 12, 2016. The U.S. Department
of Commerce will review applications conceding its affiliation with Shanghai
Department of Commerce; Carbon, Jianglong did not certify its first
and make selection decisions on a
• Sign and submit an agreement that rolling basis beginning October 15, 2015 U.S. entry or shipment and U.S. sale, as
it and its affiliates (1) have not and will until the maximum of 15 participants is required under 19 CFR
not engage in the bribery of foreign selected. Applications received after 351.214(b)(2)(iv)(A) and (C),
officials in connection with a February 12, 2016, will be considered respectively. Jianglong also did not
company’s/participant’s involvement in only if space and scheduling constraints request a new shipper review within
this mission, and (2) maintain and permit. one year of its first U.S. entry or
enforce a policy that prohibits the shipment, as required by 19 CFR
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
bribery of foreign officials; and 351.214(c).
LeeAnne Haworth, U.S. Department of
• Certify that it meets the minimum We received case and rebuttal briefs
srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
Commerce, Pittsburgh, PA, Tel: 412–
requirements as stated in this 644–2816, Email: leeanne.haworth@ with respect to the Preliminary
announcement. In the case of a trade trade.gov. Rescission and, at the request of
association/organization, the applicant
must certify that each firm or service Frank Spector, 1 See Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes from
Trade Missions Program. the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary
provider to be represented by the Rescission of Antidumping Duty New Shipper
association/organization can make the [FR Doc. 2015–26008 Filed 10–15–15; 8:45 am] Review; 2014, 80 FR 30438 (May 28, 2015)
above certifications. BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P (Preliminary Rescission).
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| FR Citation | 80 FR 62514 |
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