80_FR_73390 80 FR 73164 - Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program Calendar Year 2017

80 FR 73164 - Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program Calendar Year 2017

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 226 (November 24, 2015)

Page Range73164-73166
FR Document2015-29859

In this notice, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) International Trade Administration (ITA) announces that it will begin accepting applications for the International Buyer Program (IBP) for calendar year 2017 (January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017). The announcement also sets out the objectives, procedures and application review criteria for the IBP. The purpose of the IBP is to bring international buyers together with U.S. firms in industries with high export potential at leading U.S. trade shows. Specifically, through the IBP, the ITA selects domestic trade shows which will receive ITA assistance in the form of global promotion in foreign markets, provision of export counseling to exhibitors, and provision of matchmaking services at the trade show. This notice covers selection for IBP participation during calendar year 2017.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 226 (Tuesday, November 24, 2015)
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 226 (Tuesday, November 24, 2015)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-29859]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[Docket No.: 151106999-5999-01]


Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program 
Calendar Year 2017

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice and Call for Applications.

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SUMMARY: In this notice, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) 
International Trade Administration (ITA) announces that it will begin 
accepting applications for the International Buyer Program (IBP) for 
calendar year 2017 (January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017). The 
announcement also sets out the objectives, procedures and application 
review criteria for the IBP. The purpose of the IBP is to bring 
international buyers together with U.S. firms in industries with high 
export potential at leading U.S. trade shows. Specifically, through the 
IBP, the ITA selects domestic trade shows which will receive ITA 
assistance in the form of global promotion in foreign markets, 
provision of export counseling to exhibitors, and provision of 
matchmaking services at the trade show. This notice covers selection 
for IBP participation during calendar year 2017.

DATES: Applications for the IBP must be received by Friday, January 8, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: The application form can be found at www.export.gov/ibp. 
Applications may be submitted by any of the following methods: (1) 
Mail/Hand Delivery Service: International Buyer Program, Trade 
Promotion Programs, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department 
of Commerce, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite 
800M--Mezzanine Level--Atrium North, Washington, DC 20004; (2) 
Facsimile: (202) 482-7800; or (3) email: [email protected]. Facsimile 
and email applications will be accepted as interim applications, but 
must be followed by a signed original application that is received by 
the program no later than five (5) business days after the application 
deadline. To ensure that applications are received by the deadline, 
applicants are strongly urged to send applications by express delivery 
service (e.g., U.S. Postal Service Express Delivery, Federal Express, 
UPS, etc.).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vidya Desai, Acting Director, 
International Buyer Program, Trade Promotion Programs, International 
Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1300 Pennsylvania 
Ave. NW., Ronald Reagan Building, Suite 800M--Mezzanine Level--Atrium 
North, Washington, DC 20004; Telephone (202) 482-2311; Facsimile: (202) 
482-7800; Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IBP was established in the Omnibus Trade 
and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-418, codified at 15 U.S.C. 
4724) to bring international buyers together with U.S. firms by 
promoting leading U.S. trade shows in industries with high export 
potential. The IBP emphasizes cooperation between the DOC and trade 
show organizers to benefit U.S. firms exhibiting at selected events and 
provides practical, hands-on assistance such as export counseling and 
market analysis to U.S. companies interested in exporting. Shows 
selected for the IBP will provide a venue for U.S. companies

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interested in expanding their sales into international markets.
    Through the IBP, ITA selects U.S. trade shows with participation by 
U.S. firms interested in exporting that ITA determines to be leading 
international trade shows, for promotion in overseas markets by U.S. 
Embassies and Consulates. The DOC is authorized to provide successful 
applicants with assistance in the form of overseas promotion of the 
show; outreach to show participants about exporting; recruitment of 
potential buyers to attend the events; and staff assistance in setting 
up international trade centers at the events. Worldwide promotion is 
executed through ITA officers at U.S. Embassies and Consulates in more 
than 70 countries representing the United States' major trading 
partners, and also in Embassies in countries where ITA does not 
maintain offices.
    The International Trade Administration (ITA) is accepting 
applications from trade show organizers for the IBP for trade events 
taking place between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017. Selection 
of a trade show is valid for one event, i.e., a trade show organizer 
seeking selection for a recurring event must submit a new application 
for selection for each occurrence of the event. For events that occur 
more than once in a calendar year, the trade show organizer must submit 
a separate application for each event.
    For the IBP in calendar year 2017, the ITA expects to select 
approximately 20 events from among the applicants. The ITA will select 
those events that are determined to most clearly meet the statutory 
mandate in 15 U.S.C. 4721 to promote U.S. exports, especially those of 
small- and medium-sized enterprises, and the selection criteria 
articulated below.
    There is no fee required to submit an application. If accepted into 
the program for calendar year 2017, a participation fee of $9,800 is 
required for shows of five days or fewer. For trade shows more than 
five days in duration, or requiring more than one International Trade 
Center, a participation fee of $15,000 is required. For trade shows ten 
days or more in duration, and/or requiring more than two International 
Trade Centers, the participation fee will be determined by DOC and 
stated in the written notification of acceptance. It would be 
calculated on a full cost recovery basis. Successful applicants will be 
required to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with ITA within 
10 days of written notification of acceptance into the program. The 
participation fee (by check or credit card) is due within 30 days of 
written notification of acceptance into the program.
    The MOA constitutes an agreement between ITA and the show organizer 
specifying which responsibilities for international promotion and 
export assistance services at the trade shows are to be undertaken by 
ITA as part of the IBP and, in turn, which responsibilities are to be 
undertaken by the show organizer. Anyone requesting application 
information will be sent a sample copy of the MOA along with the 
application and a copy of this Federal Register Notice. Applicants are 
encouraged to review the MOA closely as IBP participants are required 
to comply with all terms, conditions, and obligations in the MOA. Trade 
show organizer obligations include, but are not limited to, providing 
waived or reduced admission fees for international attendees who are 
participating in the IBP, the construction of an International Trade 
Center at the trade show, production of an export interest directory, 
and provision of complimentary hotel accommodations for DOC staff as 
explained in the MOA. One of the most important commitments is for the 
trade show organizer to: include in the terms and conditions of its 
exhibitor contracts provisions for the protection of intellectual 
property rights (IPR); to have procedures in place at the trade show to 
address IPR infringement which, at a minimum, provide information to 
help U.S. exhibitors procure legal representation during the trade 
show; and to agree to assist the DOC to reach and educate U.S. 
exhibitors on the Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP!), IPR 
protection measures available during the show, and the means to protect 
IPR in overseas markets, as well as in the United States. ITA 
responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the worldwide 
promotion of the trade show and, where feasible, recruitment of 
international buyers to that show, provision of on-site export 
assistance to U.S. exhibitors at the show, and the reporting of results 
to the show organizer.
    Selection as an IBP partner does not constitute a guarantee by DOC 
of the show's success. IBP partnership status is not an endorsement of 
the show except as to its international buyer activities. Non-selection 
of an applicant for IBP partnership status should not be viewed as a 
determination that the event will not be successful in promoting U.S. 
exports.
    Eligibility: All 2017 U.S. trade events are eligible to apply for 
IBP participation through the show organizer.
    Exclusions: Trade shows that are either first-time or horizontal 
(non-industry specific) events generally will not be considered.
    General Evaluation Criteria: The ITA will evaluate shows to be 
International Buyer Program partners using the following criteria:
    (a) Export Potential: The trade show promotes products and services 
from U.S. industries that have high export potential, as determined by 
DOC sources, including industry analysts' assessment of export 
potential, ITA best prospects lists and U.S. export statistics.
    (b) Level of International Interest: The trade show meets the needs 
of a significant number of overseas markets and corresponds to 
marketing opportunities as identified by ITA. Previous international 
attendance at the show may be used as an indicator of such interest.
    (c) Scope of the Show: The event offers a broad spectrum of U.S. 
made products and services for the subject industry. Trade shows with a 
majority of U.S. firms as exhibitors will be given priority.
    (d) U.S. Content of Show Exhibitors: Trade shows with exhibitors 
featuring a high percentage of products produced in the United States 
or products with a high degree of U.S. content will be preferred.
    (e) Stature of the Show: The trade show is clearly recognized by 
the industry it covers as a leading event for the promotion of that 
industry's products and services both domestically and internationally, 
and as a showplace for the latest technology or services in that 
industry.
    (f) Level of Exhibitor Interest: U.S. exhibitors have expressed 
interest in receiving international business visitors during the trade 
show. A significant number of U.S. exhibitors should be seeking to 
begin exporting or to expand their sales into additional export 
markets.
    (g) Level of Overseas Marketing: There has been a demonstrated 
effort by the applicant to market this event and prior related events. 
For this criterion, the applicant should describe in detail, among 
other information, the international marketing program to be conducted 
for the event, and explain how efforts should increase individual and 
group international attendance.
    (h) Logistics: The trade show site, facilities, transportation 
services, and availability of accommodations at the site of the 
exhibition (i.e. International Trade Center, interpreters) are capable 
of accommodating large numbers of

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attendees whose native language will not be English.
    (i) Level of Cooperation: The applicant demonstrates a willingness 
to cooperate with the ITA to fulfill the program's goals and adhere to 
the target dates set out in the MOA and in the event timetables, both 
of which are available from the program office (see the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section above). Past experience in the IBP will be 
taken into account in evaluating the applications received.
    (j) Delegation Incentives: The IBP Office will be evaluating the 
level and/or range of incentives offered to delegations and/or 
delegation leaders recruited by U.S. overseas Embassies and Consulates. 
Examples of incentives to international visitors and to organized 
delegations include: Special organized events, such as receptions, 
meetings with association executives, briefings, and site tours; and 
complimentary accommodations for delegation leaders (beyond those 
required in the MOA). Review Process: ITA will evaluate all 
applications received based on the criteria set out in this notice. 
Vetting will include soliciting input from ITA industry analysts, as 
well as domestic and international field offices, focusing primarily on 
the export potential, level of international interest, and stature of 
the show. In reviewing applications, ITA will also consider scheduling 
and sector balance in terms of the need to allocate resources to 
support selected events.
    Application Requirements: Show organizers submitting applications 
for the 2017 IBP are requested to submit: (1) A narrative statement 
addressing each question in the application, Form OMB 0625-0143 (found 
at www.export.gov/ibp); (2) a signed statement that ``The information 
submitted in this application is correct and the applicant will abide 
by the terms set forth in the Call for Applications for the 2017 
International Buyer Program (January 1, 2017 through December 31, 
2017);'' and (3) two copies of the application: one copy of the 
application printed on company letterhead, and one electronic copy of 
the application submitted on a CD-RW (preferably in Microsoft 
Word[supreg] format), on or before the deadline noted above. There is 
no fee required to apply. Applications for the IBP must be received by 
Friday, January 8, 2016. ITA expects to issue the results of its review 
process in April 2016.
    Legal Authority: The statutory program authority for the ITA to 
conduct the International Buyer Program is 15 U.S.C. 4724. The DOC has 
the legal authority to enter into MOAs with show organizers under the 
provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 
(MECEA), as amended (22 U.S.C.s 2455(f) and 2458(c)). MECEA allows ITA 
to accept contributions of funds and services from firms for the 
purposes of furthering its mission.
    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the 
information collection requirements of the application to this program 
(Form OMB 0625-0143) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (OMB Control No. 0625-0143). 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to 
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to 
comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of 
the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information 
displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.
    For further information please contact: Vidya Desai, Acting 
Director, International Buyer Program ([email protected]).

Frank Spector,
Trade Promotion Programs.
[FR Doc. 2015-29859 Filed 11-23-15; 8:45 am]
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                                                  composition consistent with historic                    Lake Community Services District Hall                 buyers together with U.S. firms in
                                                  conditions, with spacing between                        in Mad River on December 3, 2015; and,                industries with high export potential at
                                                  seedlings of 18 to 30 feet.                             Burnt Ranch School on December 4,                     leading U.S. trade shows. Specifically,
                                                     • Create a control line on the outside               2015 at 5:00 p.m. Additional project                  through the IBP, the ITA selects
                                                  edge of treatment areas where necessary                 information is available on the project               domestic trade shows which will
                                                  to maintain fuel reductions with                        Web site: http://www.fs.usda.gov/                     receive ITA assistance in the form of
                                                  prescribed fire.                                        project/?project=48060.                               global promotion in foreign markets,
                                                     • Where appropriate, stumps of                          It is important that reviewers provide             provision of export counseling to
                                                  freshly cut conifers will be treated with               their comments at such times and in                   exhibitors, and provision of
                                                  an EPA-registered borate compound to                    such manner that they are useful to the               matchmaking services at the trade show.
                                                  prevent spread of Heterobasidion root                   agency’s preparation of the                           This notice covers selection for IBP
                                                  disease.                                                environmental impact statement.                       participation during calendar year 2017.
                                                     • Trees or snags that are imminent                   Therefore, comments should be                         DATES: Applications for the IBP must be
                                                  hazards to the road and/or operations                   provided prior to the close of the                    received by Friday, January 8, 2016.
                                                  would felled; trees that are felled                     comment period and should clearly
                                                  outside the treatment buffer would be                                                                         ADDRESSES: The application form can be
                                                                                                          articulate the reviewer’s concerns and
                                                  left onsite.                                                                                                  found at www.export.gov/ibp.
                                                                                                          alternative means of meeting the
                                                     • No treatments are proposed within                                                                        Applications may be submitted by any
                                                                                                          purpose and need.
                                                  Wilderness.                                                Comments received in response to                   of the following methods: (1) Mail/Hand
                                                     • Additional Resource Protection                     this solicitation, including names and                Delivery Service: International Buyer
                                                  Measures will be developed to address                   addresses of those who comment, will                  Program, Trade Promotion Programs,
                                                  resource concerns for wildlife,                         be part of the public record for this                 International Trade Administration,
                                                  watersheds, soils and other issues that                 proposed action. Comments submitted                   U.S. Department of Commerce, Ronald
                                                  are identified.                                         anonymously will be accepted and                      Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania
                                                     Fuels reduction treatment goals are to:              considered; however, anonymous                        Ave. NW., Suite 800M—Mezzanine
                                                     • Reduce downed logs to 10–20 tons                   comments will not provide the                         Level—Atrium North, Washington, DC
                                                  per acre. Downed logs includes woody                    respondent with standing to participate               20004; (2) Facsimile: (202) 482–7800; or
                                                  material >3-inches in diameter                          in subsequent administrative review or                (3) email: IBP2017@trade.gov. Facsimile
                                                  including fuels created by salvage and                  judicial review. An Emergency Situation               and email applications will be accepted
                                                  suppression actions.                                    Determination will be requested for this              as interim applications, but must be
                                                     • Reduce dead brush by 50–100%.                      project consistent with regulations at 36             followed by a signed original
                                                                                                          CFR 218.21. An Emergency Situation                    application that is received by the
                                                  Responsible Official                                                                                          program no later than five (5) business
                                                                                                          Determination would eliminate the 30-
                                                    David R. Myers, Forest Supervisor,                    day Objection period prior to a decision.             days after the application deadline. To
                                                  Shasta-Trinity National Forest.                                                                               ensure that applications are received by
                                                                                                            Dated: November 17, 2015.                           the deadline, applicants are strongly
                                                  Nature of Decision To Be Made                           David R. Myers,                                       urged to send applications by express
                                                    The Forest Supervisor will decide                     Forest Supervisor.                                    delivery service (e.g., U.S. Postal Service
                                                  whether to implement the proposed                       [FR Doc. 2015–29878 Filed 11–23–15; 8:45 am]          Express Delivery, Federal Express, UPS,
                                                  action, take an alternative action that                 BILLING CODE 3410–11–P                                etc.).
                                                  meets the purpose and need or take no                                                                         FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                  action.                                                                                                       Vidya Desai, Acting Director,
                                                  Scoping Process                                         DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE                                International Buyer Program, Trade
                                                                                                                                                                Promotion Programs, International
                                                    This notice of intent initiates the                   International Trade Administration                    Trade Administration, U.S. Department
                                                  scoping process, which guides the
                                                                                                          [Docket No.: 151106999–5999–01]                       of Commerce, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave.
                                                  development of the environmental
                                                                                                                                                                NW., Ronald Reagan Building, Suite
                                                  impact statement. This project is within
                                                                                                          Call for Applications for the                         800M—Mezzanine Level—Atrium
                                                  Wildland Urban Interface and as such is
                                                                                                          International Buyer Program Calendar                  North, Washington, DC 20004;
                                                  consistent with the Healthy Forest
                                                                                                          Year 2017                                             Telephone (202) 482–2311; Facsimile:
                                                  Restoration Act of 2003 (HFRA), which
                                                                                                                                                                (202) 482–7800; Email: IBP2017@
                                                  contains provisions to expedite                         AGENCY: International Trade                           trade.gov.
                                                  hazardous fuels reduction and forest                    Administration, Department of
                                                  restoration projects on federal lands.                  Commerce.                                             SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:     The IBP
                                                  Project authorized under HFRA are                       ACTION: Notice and Call for                           was established in the Omnibus Trade
                                                  defined under Section 102(a) of the act                 Applications.                                         and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Pub.
                                                  and are designed to actively involve the                                                                      L. 100–418, codified at 15 U.S.C. 4724)
                                                  public (Section 104(e) and (f) of the act).             SUMMARY:   In this notice, the U.S.                   to bring international buyers together
                                                  In an effort to provide for collaborative               Department of Commerce (DOC)                          with U.S. firms by promoting leading
                                                  design of this project or alternatives,                 International Trade Administration                    U.S. trade shows in industries with high
                                                  you are invited to participate in open                  (ITA) announces that it will begin                    export potential. The IBP emphasizes
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                                                  public meetings at the following                        accepting applications for the                        cooperation between the DOC and trade
                                                  locations and times: Hyampom                            International Buyer Program (IBP) for                 show organizers to benefit U.S. firms
                                                  Community Center on November 30,                        calendar year 2017 (January 1, 2017,                  exhibiting at selected events and
                                                  2015 at 5:00 p.m.; Weaverville Board of                 through December 31, 2017). The                       provides practical, hands-on assistance
                                                  Supervisor’s Chambers on December 1,                    announcement also sets out the                        such as export counseling and market
                                                  2015 at 5:00 p.m.; Trinity County                       objectives, procedures and application                analysis to U.S. companies interested in
                                                  Fairgrounds dining hall in Hayfork on                   review criteria for the IBP. The purpose              exporting. Shows selected for the IBP
                                                  December 2, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.; Ruth                     of the IBP is to bring international                  will provide a venue for U.S. companies


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                                                  interested in expanding their sales into                card) is due within 30 days of written                participation through the show
                                                  international markets.                                  notification of acceptance into the                   organizer.
                                                     Through the IBP, ITA selects U.S.                    program.                                                 Exclusions: Trade shows that are
                                                  trade shows with participation by U.S.                     The MOA constitutes an agreement                   either first-time or horizontal (non-
                                                  firms interested in exporting that ITA                  between ITA and the show organizer                    industry specific) events generally will
                                                  determines to be leading international                  specifying which responsibilities for                 not be considered.
                                                  trade shows, for promotion in overseas                  international promotion and export                       General Evaluation Criteria: The ITA
                                                  markets by U.S. Embassies and                           assistance services at the trade shows                will evaluate shows to be International
                                                  Consulates. The DOC is authorized to                    are to be undertaken by ITA as part of                Buyer Program partners using the
                                                  provide successful applicants with                      the IBP and, in turn, which                           following criteria:
                                                  assistance in the form of overseas                      responsibilities are to be undertaken by                 (a) Export Potential: The trade show
                                                  promotion of the show; outreach to                      the show organizer. Anyone requesting                 promotes products and services from
                                                  show participants about exporting;                      application information will be sent a                U.S. industries that have high export
                                                  recruitment of potential buyers to attend               sample copy of the MOA along with the                 potential, as determined by DOC
                                                  the events; and staff assistance in setting             application and a copy of this Federal                sources, including industry analysts’
                                                  up international trade centers at the                   Register Notice. Applicants are                       assessment of export potential, ITA best
                                                  events. Worldwide promotion is                          encouraged to review the MOA closely                  prospects lists and U.S. export statistics.
                                                  executed through ITA officers at U.S.                   as IBP participants are required to                      (b) Level of International Interest: The
                                                  Embassies and Consulates in more than                   comply with all terms, conditions, and                trade show meets the needs of a
                                                  70 countries representing the United                    obligations in the MOA. Trade show                    significant number of overseas markets
                                                  States’ major trading partners, and also                organizer obligations include, but are                and corresponds to marketing
                                                  in Embassies in countries where ITA                     not limited to, providing waived or                   opportunities as identified by ITA.
                                                  does not maintain offices.                              reduced admission fees for international              Previous international attendance at the
                                                     The International Trade                              attendees who are participating in the                show may be used as an indicator of
                                                  Administration (ITA) is accepting                       IBP, the construction of an International             such interest.
                                                  applications from trade show organizers                                                                          (c) Scope of the Show: The event
                                                                                                          Trade Center at the trade show,
                                                  for the IBP for trade events taking place                                                                     offers a broad spectrum of U.S. made
                                                                                                          production of an export interest
                                                  between January 1, 2017, and December                                                                         products and services for the subject
                                                                                                          directory, and provision of
                                                  31, 2017. Selection of a trade show is                                                                        industry. Trade shows with a majority
                                                                                                          complimentary hotel accommodations
                                                  valid for one event, i.e., a trade show                                                                       of U.S. firms as exhibitors will be given
                                                                                                          for DOC staff as explained in the MOA.
                                                  organizer seeking selection for a                                                                             priority.
                                                                                                          One of the most important commitments                    (d) U.S. Content of Show Exhibitors:
                                                  recurring event must submit a new
                                                                                                          is for the trade show organizer to:                   Trade shows with exhibitors featuring a
                                                  application for selection for each
                                                                                                          include in the terms and conditions of                high percentage of products produced in
                                                  occurrence of the event. For events that
                                                                                                          its exhibitor contracts provisions for the            the United States or products with a
                                                  occur more than once in a calendar year,
                                                  the trade show organizer must submit a                  protection of intellectual property rights            high degree of U.S. content will be
                                                  separate application for each event.                    (IPR); to have procedures in place at the             preferred.
                                                     For the IBP in calendar year 2017, the               trade show to address IPR infringement                   (e) Stature of the Show: The trade
                                                  ITA expects to select approximately 20                  which, at a minimum, provide                          show is clearly recognized by the
                                                  events from among the applicants. The                   information to help U.S. exhibitors                   industry it covers as a leading event for
                                                  ITA will select those events that are                   procure legal representation during the               the promotion of that industry’s
                                                  determined to most clearly meet the                     trade show; and to agree to assist the                products and services both domestically
                                                  statutory mandate in 15 U.S.C. 4721 to                  DOC to reach and educate U.S.                         and internationally, and as a showplace
                                                  promote U.S. exports, especially those                  exhibitors on the Strategy Targeting                  for the latest technology or services in
                                                  of small- and medium-sized enterprises,                 Organized Piracy (STOP!), IPR                         that industry.
                                                  and the selection criteria articulated                  protection measures available during                     (f) Level of Exhibitor Interest: U.S.
                                                  below.                                                  the show, and the means to protect IPR                exhibitors have expressed interest in
                                                     There is no fee required to submit an                in overseas markets, as well as in the                receiving international business visitors
                                                  application. If accepted into the                       United States. ITA responsibilities                   during the trade show. A significant
                                                  program for calendar year 2017, a                       include, but are not limited to, the                  number of U.S. exhibitors should be
                                                  participation fee of $9,800 is required                 worldwide promotion of the trade show                 seeking to begin exporting or to expand
                                                  for shows of five days or fewer. For                    and, where feasible, recruitment of                   their sales into additional export
                                                  trade shows more than five days in                      international buyers to that show,                    markets.
                                                  duration, or requiring more than one                    provision of on-site export assistance to                (g) Level of Overseas Marketing: There
                                                  International Trade Center, a                           U.S. exhibitors at the show, and the                  has been a demonstrated effort by the
                                                  participation fee of $15,000 is required.               reporting of results to the show                      applicant to market this event and prior
                                                  For trade shows ten days or more in                     organizer.                                            related events. For this criterion, the
                                                  duration, and/or requiring more than                       Selection as an IBP partner does not               applicant should describe in detail,
                                                  two International Trade Centers, the                    constitute a guarantee by DOC of the                  among other information, the
                                                  participation fee will be determined by                 show’s success. IBP partnership status is             international marketing program to be
                                                  DOC and stated in the written                           not an endorsement of the show except                 conducted for the event, and explain
                                                                                                          as to its international buyer activities.
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                                                  notification of acceptance. It would be                                                                       how efforts should increase individual
                                                  calculated on a full cost recovery basis.               Non-selection of an applicant for IBP                 and group international attendance.
                                                  Successful applicants will be required                  partnership status should not be viewed                  (h) Logistics: The trade show site,
                                                  to enter into a Memorandum of                           as a determination that the event will                facilities, transportation services, and
                                                  Agreement (MOA) with ITA within 10                      not be successful in promoting U.S.                   availability of accommodations at the
                                                  days of written notification of                         exports.                                              site of the exhibition (i.e. International
                                                  acceptance into the program. The                           Eligibility: All 2017 U.S. trade events            Trade Center, interpreters) are capable
                                                  participation fee (by check or credit                   are eligible to apply for IBP                         of accommodating large numbers of


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                                                  73166                      Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 226 / Tuesday, November 24, 2015 / Notices

                                                  attendees whose native language will                    with show organizers under the                        DOC assistance in the form of targeted
                                                  not be English.                                         provisions of the Mutual Educational                  promotion and recruitment in up to five
                                                     (i) Level of Cooperation: The                        and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961                     foreign markets, export counseling to
                                                  applicant demonstrates a willingness to                 (MECEA), as amended (22 U.S.C.s                       exhibitors, and export counseling and
                                                  cooperate with the ITA to fulfill the                   2455(f) and 2458(c)). MECEA allows                    matchmaking services at the trade show.
                                                  program’s goals and adhere to the target                ITA to accept contributions of funds and              This notice covers selection for IBP
                                                  dates set out in the MOA and in the                     services from firms for the purposes of               Select participation during calendar
                                                  event timetables, both of which are                     furthering its mission.                               year 2017.
                                                  available from the program office (see                    The Office of Management and Budget                 DATES: Applications for IBP Select must
                                                  the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT                     (OMB) has approved the information                    be received by Friday, January 8, 2016.
                                                  section above). Past experience in the                  collection requirements of the                        ADDRESSES: The application form can be
                                                  IBP will be taken into account in                       application to this program (Form OMB                 found at www.export.gov/ibp.
                                                  evaluating the applications received.                   0625–0143) under the provisions of the                Applications may be submitted by any
                                                     (j) Delegation Incentives: The IBP                   Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44                   of the following methods: (1) Mail/Hand
                                                  Office will be evaluating the level and/                U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (OMB Control No.                 Delivery Service International Buyer
                                                  or range of incentives offered to                       0625–0143). Notwithstanding any other                 Program, Trade Promotion Programs,
                                                  delegations and/or delegation leaders                   provision of law, no person is required               International Trade Administration,
                                                  recruited by U.S. overseas Embassies                    to respond to, nor shall a person be                  U.S. Department of Commerce, Ronald
                                                  and Consulates. Examples of incentives                  subject to a penalty for failure to comply            Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania
                                                  to international visitors and to                        with, a collection of information subject             Ave. NW., Suite 800—Mezzanine Level
                                                  organized delegations include: Special                  to the requirements of the Paperwork                  —Atrium North, Washington, DC 20004;
                                                  organized events, such as receptions,                   Reduction Act, unless that collection of              (2) Facsimile: (202) 482–7800; or (3)
                                                  meetings with association executives,                   information displays a currently valid                email: IBP2017@trade.gov. Facsimile
                                                  briefings, and site tours; and                          OMB Control Number.                                   and email applications will be accepted
                                                  complimentary accommodations for                          For further information please                      as interim applications, and must be
                                                  delegation leaders (beyond those                        contact: Vidya Desai, Acting Director,                followed by a signed original
                                                  required in the MOA). Review Process:                   International Buyer Program (IBP2017@                 application that is received by the
                                                  ITA will evaluate all applications                      trade.gov).                                           program no later than five (5) business
                                                  received based on the criteria set out in                                                                     days after the application deadline. To
                                                  this notice. Vetting will include                       Frank Spector,
                                                                                                                                                                ensure that applications are received by
                                                  soliciting input from ITA industry                      Trade Promotion Programs.                             the deadline, applicants are strongly
                                                  analysts, as well as domestic and                       [FR Doc. 2015–29859 Filed 11–23–15; 8:45 am]          urged to send applications by express
                                                  international field offices, focusing                   BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P                                delivery service (e.g., U.S. Postal Service
                                                  primarily on the export potential, level                                                                      Express Delivery, Federal Express, UPS,
                                                  of international interest, and stature of                                                                     etc.).
                                                  the show. In reviewing applications,                    DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE                                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                  ITA will also consider scheduling and
                                                                                                          International Trade Administration                    Vidya Desai, Acting Director,
                                                  sector balance in terms of the need to
                                                                                                                                                                International Buyer Program, Trade
                                                  allocate resources to support selected                  [Docket No.: 151106999–5999–01]                       Promotion Programs, International
                                                  events.
                                                     Application Requirements: Show                                                                             Trade Administration, U.S. Department
                                                                                                          Call for Applications for the                         of Commerce, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave.
                                                  organizers submitting applications for                  International Buyer Program Select
                                                  the 2017 IBP are requested to submit: (1)                                                                     NW., Ronald Reagan Building, Suite
                                                                                                          Service for Calendar Year 2017                        800M—Mezzanine Level—Atrium
                                                  A narrative statement addressing each
                                                  question in the application, Form OMB                   AGENCY: International Trade                           North, Washington, DC 20004;
                                                  0625–0143 (found at www.export.gov/                     Administration, Department of                         Telephone (202) 482–2311; Facsimile:
                                                  ibp); (2) a signed statement that ‘‘The                 Commerce.                                             (202) 482–7800; Email:
                                                  information submitted in this                                                                                 IBP2017@trade.gov.
                                                                                                          ACTION: Notice and call for applications.
                                                  application is correct and the applicant                                                                      SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IBP
                                                  will abide by the terms set forth in the                SUMMARY:   The U.S. Department of                     was established in the Omnibus Trade
                                                  Call for Applications for the 2017                      Commerce (DOC), International Trade                   and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Pub.
                                                  International Buyer Program (January 1,                 Administration (ITA) announces that it                L. 100–418, title II, § 2304, codified at
                                                  2017 through December 31, 2017);’’ and                  will begin accepting applications for the             15 U.S.C. 4724) to bring international
                                                  (3) two copies of the application: one                  International Buyer Program (IBP) Select              buyers together with U.S. firms by
                                                  copy of the application printed on                      service for calendar year 2017 (January               promoting leading U.S. trade shows in
                                                  company letterhead, and one electronic                  1, 2017, through December 31, 2017).                  industries with high export potential.
                                                  copy of the application submitted on a                  This announcement sets out the                        The IBP emphasizes cooperation
                                                  CD–RW (preferably in Microsoft Word®                    objectives, procedures and application                between the DOC and trade show
                                                  format), on or before the deadline noted                review criteria for IBP Select. Under IBP             organizers to benefit U.S. firms
                                                  above. There is no fee required to apply.               Select, ITA recruits international buyers             exhibiting at selected events and
                                                  Applications for the IBP must be                        to U.S. trade shows to meet with U.S.                 provides practical, hands-on assistance
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                                                  received by Friday, January 8, 2016. ITA                suppliers exhibiting at those shows. The              such as export counseling and market
                                                  expects to issue the results of its review              main difference between IBP and IBP                   analysis to U.S. companies interested in
                                                  process in April 2016.                                  Select is that IBP offers worldwide                   exporting. Shows selected for the IBP
                                                     Legal Authority: The statutory                       promotion, whereas IBP Select focuses                 Select will provide a venue for U.S.
                                                  program authority for the ITA to                        on promotion and recruitment in up to                 companies interested in expanding their
                                                  conduct the International Buyer                         five international markets. Specifically,             sales into international markets.
                                                  Program is 15 U.S.C. 4724. The DOC has                  through the IBP Select, the DOC selects                  Through the IBP, the DOC selects
                                                  the legal authority to enter into MOAs                  domestic trade shows that will receive                trade shows that DOC determines to be


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice and Call for Applications.
DatesApplications for the IBP must be received by Friday, January 8, 2016.
ContactVidya Desai, Acting Director, International Buyer Program, Trade Promotion Programs, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Ronald Reagan Building, Suite 800M--Mezzanine Level--Atrium North, Washington, DC 20004; Telephone (202) 482-2311; Facsimile: (202) 482-7800; Email: [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 73164 

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