81_FR_75584 81 FR 75374 - Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program Select Service for Calendar Year 2018

81 FR 75374 - Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program Select Service for Calendar Year 2018

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 210 (October 31, 2016)

Page Range75374-75376
FR Document2016-26218

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), International Trade Administration (ITA) announces that it will accept applications for the International Buyer Program (IBP) Select service for calendar year 2018 (January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018). This announcement sets out the objectives, procedures and application review criteria for IBP Select. Under IBP Select, ITA recruits international buyers to U.S. trade shows to meet with U.S. suppliers exhibiting at those shows. The main difference between IBP and IBP Select is that IBP offers worldwide promotion, whereas IBP Select focuses on promotion and recruitment in up to five international markets. Specifically, through the IBP Select, the DOC selects domestic trade shows that will receive DOC assistance in the form of targeted promotion and recruitment in up to five foreign markets, export counseling to exhibitors, and export counseling and matchmaking services at the trade show. This notice covers selection for IBP Select participation during calendar year 2018.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 210 (Monday, October 31, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 210 (Monday, October 31, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75374-75376]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-26218]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[Docket No.: 161012955-6955-01]


Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program Select 
Service for Calendar Year 2018

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice and call for applications.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), International Trade 
Administration (ITA) announces that it will accept applications for the 
International Buyer Program (IBP) Select service for calendar year 2018 
(January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018). This announcement sets 
out the objectives, procedures and application review criteria for IBP 
Select. Under IBP Select, ITA recruits international buyers to U.S. 
trade shows to meet with U.S. suppliers exhibiting at those shows. The 
main difference between IBP and IBP Select is that IBP offers worldwide 
promotion, whereas IBP Select focuses on promotion and recruitment in 
up to five international markets. Specifically, through the IBP Select, 
the DOC selects domestic trade shows that will receive DOC assistance 
in the form of targeted promotion and recruitment in up to five foreign 
markets, export counseling to exhibitors, and export counseling and 
matchmaking services at the trade show. This notice covers selection 
for IBP Select participation during calendar year 2018.

DATES: Applications for IBP Select must be received by Friday, January 
6, 2017.

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 (including express) Delivery Service: International Buyer 
Program, Trade Promotion Programs, International Trade Administration, 
U.S. Department of Commerce, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania 
Ave. NW., Suite 800--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, and 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, Senior Advisor, 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, title II, Sec.  2304, 
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

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between the DOC and trade show organizers to benefit U.S. firms 
exhibiting at selected shows 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 Select 
will provide a venue for U.S. companies interested in expanding their 
sales into international markets.
    Through the IBP Select, the DOC selects trade shows that DOC 
determines to be leading trade shows with participation by U.S. firms 
interested in exporting. DOC provides successful applicants with 
assistance in the form of targeted overseas promotion of the show by 
U.S. Embassies and Consulates; outreach to show participants about 
exporting; recruitment of potential buyers to attend the shows; and 
staff assistance in setting up and staffing international trade centers 
at the shows. Targeted promotion in up to five markets can be executed 
through the overseas offices of ITA or in U.S. Embassies in countries 
where ITA does not maintain offices.
    ITA is accepting applications for IBP Select from trade show 
organizers of trade shows taking place between January 1, 2018, and 
December 31, 2018. Selection of a trade show for IBP Select is valid 
for one show. A trade show organizer seeking selection for a recurring 
show must submit a new application for selection for each occurrence of 
the show. For shows that occur more than once in a calendar year, the 
trade show organizer must submit a separate application for each show.
    There is no fee required to submit an application. For IBP Select 
in calendar year 2018, ITA expects to select approximately 10 shows 
from among the applicants. ITA will select those shows that are 
determined to most clearly support the statutory mandate in 15 U.S.C. 
4721 to promote U.S. exports, especially those of small- and medium-
sized enterprises, and that best meet the selection criteria 
articulated below. Once selected, applicants will be required to enter 
into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the DOC, and submit payment 
of the $6,000 2018 participation fee (by check or credit card) within 
30 days of written notification of acceptance into IBP Select. The MOA 
constitutes an agreement between the DOC and the show organizer 
specifying which responsibilities for international promotion and 
export assistance services at the trade shows are to be undertaken by 
the DOC as part of the IBP Select 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 form and a copy of this Federal Register Notice. 
Applicants are encouraged to review the MOA closely, as IBP Select 
participants are required to comply with all terms, conditions, and 
obligations in the MOA. Trade show organizer obligations include 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. ITA responsibilities include targeted promotion of the trade show 
and, where feasible, recruitment of international buyers to that show 
from up to five target markets identified, 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 Select show does not constitute a guarantee by 
DOC of the show's success. IBP Select participation status is not an 
endorsement of the show except as to its international buyer 
activities. Non-selection of an applicant for IBP Select status should 
not be viewed as a determination that the show will not be successful 
in promoting U.S. exports.
    Eligibility: 2018 U.S. trade shows with 1,350 or fewer exhibitors 
are eligible to apply, through the show organizer, for IBP Select 
participation. First-time shows will also be considered.
    Exclusions: U.S. trade shows with over 1,350 exhibitors will not be 
considered for IBP Select.
    General Evaluation Criteria: ITA will evaluate applicants for IBP 
Select 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 analysis.
    (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.
    (c) Scope of the Show: The show must offer 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 are 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 show 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: There is significant interest on 
the part of U.S. exhibitors in receiving international business 
visitors during the trade show. A significant number of U.S. exhibitors 
should be new-to-export or seeking to expand their sales into 
additional export markets.
    (g) Level of Overseas Marketing: There has been a demonstrated 
effort by the applicant to market prior shows overseas. In addition, 
the applicant should describe in detail the international marketing 
program to be conducted for the show, and explain how efforts should 
increase individual and group international attendance.
    (h) Level of Cooperation: The applicant demonstrates a willingness 
to cooperate with ITA to fulfill the program's goals and adhere to the 
target dates set out in the MOA and in the show 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.
    (i) Delegation Incentives: Waived or reduced (by at least 50% off 
lowest price) admission fees are required for international attendees 
who are participating in IBP Select. Delegation leaders also must be 
provided complimentary admission to the show. In addition, show 
organizers should offer a range of incentives to delegations and/or 
delegation leaders recruited by the DOC overseas posts. 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; or complimentary 
accommodations for delegation leaders.
    Review Process: ITA will vet 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 sector and calendar diversity in 
terms of the need to allocate resources to support selected shows.

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    Application Requirements: Show organizers submitting applications 
for 2018 IBP Select are required to submit: (1) A narrative statement 
addressing each question in the application, OMB 0625-0143 (found at 
www.export.gov/ibp); and (2) a signed statement that ``The above 
information provided is correct and the applicant will abide by the 
terms set forth in this Call for Applications for the International 
Buyer Program Select (January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018);'' on 
or before the deadline noted above. Applications for IBP Select must be 
received by Friday, January 6, 2017. There is no fee required to apply. 
ITA expects to issue the results of this process in April 2017.
    Legal Authority: The statutory program authority for ITA to conduct 
the IBP is 15 U.S.C. 4724. ITA 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. 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 
(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, Senior 
Advisor, Trade Promotion Programs ([email protected]).

Frank Spector,
Trade Promotion Programs.
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                                                activity described in the notification is               III. Data                                             This announcement sets out the
                                                authorized, subject to the FTZ Act and                    OMB Control Number: 0694–0012.                      objectives, procedures and application
                                                the Board’s regulations, including                        Form Number(s): BIS–621P, BIS–                      review criteria for IBP Select. Under IBP
                                                Section 400.14.                                         6051P, BIS–6051 P–a.                                  Select, ITA recruits international buyers
                                                  Dated: October 25, 2016.                                Type of Review: Regular submission.                 to U.S. trade shows to meet with U.S.
                                                                                                          Affected Public: Business or other for-             suppliers exhibiting at those shows. The
                                                Andrew McGilvray,
                                                                                                        profit organizations.                                 main difference between IBP and IBP
                                                Executive Secretary.
                                                                                                          Estimated Number of Respondents:                    Select is that IBP offers worldwide
                                                [FR Doc. 2016–26219 Filed 10–28–16; 8:45 am]                                                                  promotion, whereas IBP Select focuses
                                                                                                        892.
                                                BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
                                                                                                          Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour                 on promotion and recruitment in up to
                                                                                                        to 1 hour and 30 minutes.                             five international markets. Specifically,
                                                                                                          Estimated Total Annual Burden                       through the IBP Select, the DOC selects
                                                DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE                                                                                        domestic trade shows that will receive
                                                                                                        Hours: 1171.
                                                                                                          Estimated Total Annual Cost to                      DOC assistance in the form of targeted
                                                Bureau of Industry and Security
                                                                                                        Public: $0.                                           promotion and recruitment in up to five
                                                Proposed Information Collection;                                                                              foreign markets, export counseling to
                                                Comment Request; Report of Requests                     IV. Request for Comments                              exhibitors, and export counseling and
                                                for Restrictive Trade Practice or                          Comments are invited on: (a) Whether               matchmaking services at the trade show.
                                                Boycott                                                 the proposed collection of information                This notice covers selection for IBP
                                                                                                        is necessary for the proper performance               Select participation during calendar
                                                AGENCY:  Bureau of Industry and                         of the functions of the agency, including             year 2018.
                                                Security, Department of Commerce.                       whether the information shall have                    DATES: Applications for IBP Select must
                                                ACTION: Notice.                                         practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the            be received by Friday, January 6, 2017.
                                                                                                        agency’s estimate of the burden                       ADDRESSES: The application form can be
                                                SUMMARY:    The Department of                           (including hours and cost) of the                     found at www.export.gov/ibp.
                                                Commerce, as part of its continuing                     proposed collection of information; (c)               Applications may be submitted by any
                                                effort to reduce paperwork and                          ways to enhance the quality, utility, and             of the following methods: (1) Mail/Hand
                                                respondent burden, invites the general                  clarity of the information to be                      (including express) Delivery Service:
                                                public and other Federal agencies to                    collected; and (d) ways to minimize the               International Buyer Program, Trade
                                                take this opportunity to comment on                     burden of the collection of information               Promotion Programs, International
                                                proposed and/or continuing information                  on respondents, including through the                 Trade Administration, U.S. Department
                                                collections, as required by the                         use of automated collection techniques                of Commerce, Ronald Reagan Building,
                                                Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.                        or other forms of information                         1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite
                                                DATES: Written comments must be                         technology.                                           800—Mezzanine Level—Atrium North,
                                                submitted on or before December 30,                        Comments submitted in response to                  Washington, DC 20004; (2) Facsimile:
                                                2016.                                                   this notice will be summarized and/or                 (202) 482–7800; or (3) email: IBP2018@
                                                                                                        included in the request for OMB                       trade.gov. Facsimile and email
                                                ADDRESSES:    Direct all written comments                                                                     applications will be accepted as interim
                                                to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental                        approval of this information collection;
                                                                                                        they also will become a matter of public              applications, and must be followed by a
                                                Paperwork Clearance Officer,                                                                                  signed original application that is
                                                Department of Commerce, Room 6616,                      record.
                                                                                                                                                              received by the program no later than
                                                14th and Constitution Avenue NW.,                       Sheleen Dumas,                                        five (5) business days after the
                                                Washington, DC 20230 (or via the                        PRA Departmental Lead, Office of the Chief            application deadline. To ensure that
                                                Internet at JJessup@doc.gov).                           Information Officer.                                  applications are received by the
                                                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                        [FR Doc. 2016–26157 Filed 10–28–16; 8:45 am]          deadline, applicants are strongly urged
                                                Requests for additional information or                  BILLING CODE 3510–33–P                                to send applications by express delivery
                                                copies of the information collection                                                                          service (e.g., U.S. Postal Service Express
                                                instrument and instructions should be                                                                         Delivery, Federal Express, UPS, etc.).
                                                directed to Mark Crace, BIS ICB Liaison,                DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE                                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                (202) 482–8093, Mark.Crace@                                                                                   Vidya Desai, Senior Advisor, Trade
                                                bis.doc.gov.                                            International Trade Administration                    Promotion Programs, International
                                                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                        [Docket No.: 161012955–6955–01]                       Trade Administration, U.S. Department
                                                                                                                                                              of Commerce, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave.
                                                I. Abstract                                             Call for Applications for the                         NW., Ronald Reagan Building, Suite
                                                                                                        International Buyer Program Select                    800M—Mezzanine Level—Atrium
                                                   This information is used to monitor
                                                                                                        Service for Calendar Year 2018                        North, Washington, DC 20004;
                                                requests for participation in foreign
                                                boycotts against countries friendly to                  AGENCY: International Trade                           Telephone (202) 482–2311; Facsimile:
                                                the U.S. The information is analyzed to                 Administration, Department of                         (202) 482–7800; Email: IBP2018@
                                                note changing trends and to decide                      Commerce.                                             trade.gov.
                                                upon appropriate action to be taken to                  ACTION: Notice and call for applications.             SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IBP
                                                                                                                                                              was established in the Omnibus Trade
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                                                carry out the United States’ policy of
                                                discouraging its citizens from                          SUMMARY:   The U.S. Department of                     and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Pub.
                                                participating in foreign restrictive trade              Commerce (DOC), International Trade                   L. 100–418, title II, § 2304, codified at
                                                practices and boycotts directed against                 Administration (ITA) announces that it                15 U.S.C. 4724) to bring international
                                                friendly countries.                                     will accept applications for the                      buyers together with U.S. firms by
                                                                                                        International Buyer Program (IBP) Select              promoting leading U.S. trade shows in
                                                II. Method of Collection
                                                                                                        service for calendar year 2018 (January               industries with high export potential.
                                                   Submitted on paper or electronically.                1, 2018, through December 31, 2018).                  The IBP emphasizes cooperation


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                                                between the DOC and trade show                          application information will be sent a                high degree of U.S. content will be
                                                organizers to benefit U.S. firms                        sample copy of the MOA along with the                 preferred.
                                                exhibiting at selected shows and                        application form and a copy of this                     (e) Stature of the Show: The trade
                                                provides practical, hands-on assistance                 Federal Register Notice. Applicants are               show is clearly recognized by the
                                                such as export counseling and market                    encouraged to review the MOA closely,                 industry it covers as a leading show for
                                                analysis to U.S. companies interested in                as IBP Select participants are required to            the promotion of that industry’s
                                                exporting. Shows selected for the IBP                   comply with all terms, conditions, and                products and services both domestically
                                                Select will provide a venue for U.S.                    obligations in the MOA. Trade show                    and internationally, and as a showplace
                                                companies interested in expanding their                 organizer obligations include the                     for the latest technology or services in
                                                sales into international markets.                       construction of an International Trade                that industry.
                                                   Through the IBP Select, the DOC                      Center at the trade show, production of                 (f) Level of Exhibitor Interest: There is
                                                selects trade shows that DOC                            an export interest directory, and                     significant interest on the part of U.S.
                                                determines to be leading trade shows                    provision of complimentary hotel                      exhibitors in receiving international
                                                with participation by U.S. firms                        accommodations for DOC staff as                       business visitors during the trade show.
                                                interested in exporting. DOC provides                   explained in the MOA. ITA                             A significant number of U.S. exhibitors
                                                successful applicants with assistance in                responsibilities include targeted                     should be new-to-export or seeking to
                                                the form of targeted overseas promotion                 promotion of the trade show and, where                expand their sales into additional export
                                                of the show by U.S. Embassies and                       feasible, recruitment of international                markets.
                                                Consulates; outreach to show                            buyers to that show from up to five                     (g) Level of Overseas Marketing: There
                                                participants about exporting;                           target markets identified, provision of               has been a demonstrated effort by the
                                                recruitment of potential buyers to attend               on-site export assistance to U.S.                     applicant to market prior shows
                                                the shows; and staff assistance in setting              exhibitors at the show, and the reporting             overseas. In addition, the applicant
                                                up and staffing international trade                     of results to the show organizer.                     should describe in detail the
                                                centers at the shows. Targeted                                                                                international marketing program to be
                                                                                                           Selection as an IBP Select show does
                                                promotion in up to five markets can be                                                                        conducted for the show, and explain
                                                                                                        not constitute a guarantee by DOC of the
                                                executed through the overseas offices of                                                                      how efforts should increase individual
                                                                                                        show’s success. IBP Select participation
                                                ITA or in U.S. Embassies in countries                                                                         and group international attendance.
                                                                                                        status is not an endorsement of the                     (h) Level of Cooperation: The
                                                where ITA does not maintain offices.                    show except as to its international buyer
                                                   ITA is accepting applications for IBP                                                                      applicant demonstrates a willingness to
                                                                                                        activities. Non-selection of an applicant             cooperate with ITA to fulfill the
                                                Select from trade show organizers of
                                                                                                        for IBP Select status should not be                   program’s goals and adhere to the target
                                                trade shows taking place between
                                                                                                        viewed as a determination that the show               dates set out in the MOA and in the
                                                January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018.
                                                                                                        will not be successful in promoting U.S.              show timetables, both of which are
                                                Selection of a trade show for IBP Select
                                                                                                        exports.                                              available from the program office (see
                                                is valid for one show. A trade show
                                                                                                           Eligibility: 2018 U.S. trade shows with            the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
                                                organizer seeking selection for a
                                                                                                        1,350 or fewer exhibitors are eligible to             section above). Past experience in the
                                                recurring show must submit a new
                                                application for selection for each                      apply, through the show organizer, for                IBP will be taken into account in
                                                occurrence of the show. For shows that                  IBP Select participation. First-time                  evaluating the applications received.
                                                occur more than once in a calendar year,                shows will also be considered.                          (i) Delegation Incentives: Waived or
                                                the trade show organizer must submit a                     Exclusions: U.S. trade shows with                  reduced (by at least 50% off lowest
                                                separate application for each show.                     over 1,350 exhibitors will not be                     price) admission fees are required for
                                                   There is no fee required to submit an                considered for IBP Select.                            international attendees who are
                                                application. For IBP Select in calendar                    General Evaluation Criteria: ITA will              participating in IBP Select. Delegation
                                                year 2018, ITA expects to select                        evaluate applicants for IBP Select using              leaders also must be provided
                                                approximately 10 shows from among                       the following criteria:                               complimentary admission to the show.
                                                the applicants. ITA will select those                      (a) Export Potential: The trade show               In addition, show organizers should
                                                shows that are determined to most                       promotes products and services from                   offer a range of incentives to delegations
                                                clearly support the statutory mandate in                U.S. industries that have high export                 and/or delegation leaders recruited by
                                                15 U.S.C. 4721 to promote U.S. exports,                 potential, as determined by DOC                       the DOC overseas posts. Examples of
                                                especially those of small- and medium-                  sources, including industry analysts’                 incentives to international visitors and
                                                sized enterprises, and that best meet the               assessment of export potential, ITA best              to organized delegations include:
                                                selection criteria articulated below.                   prospects lists, and U.S. export analysis.            Special organized events, such as
                                                Once selected, applicants will be                          (b) Level of International Interest: The           receptions, meetings with association
                                                required to enter into a Memorandum of                  trade show meets the needs of a                       executives, briefings, and site tours; or
                                                Agreement (MOA) with the DOC, and                       significant number of overseas markets                complimentary accommodations for
                                                submit payment of the $6,000 2018                       and corresponds to marketing                          delegation leaders.
                                                participation fee (by check or credit                   opportunities as identified by ITA.                     Review Process: ITA will vet all
                                                card) within 30 days of written                         Previous international attendance at the              applications received based on the
                                                notification of acceptance into IBP                     show may be used as an indicator.                     criteria set out in this notice. Vetting
                                                Select. The MOA constitutes an                             (c) Scope of the Show: The show must               will include soliciting input from ITA
                                                agreement between the DOC and the                       offer a broad spectrum of U.S. made                   industry analysts, as well as domestic
                                                show organizer specifying which                         products and services for the subject                 and international field offices, focusing
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                                                responsibilities for international                      industry. Trade shows with a majority                 primarily on the export potential, level
                                                promotion and export assistance                         of U.S. firms as exhibitors are given                 of international interest, and stature of
                                                services at the trade shows are to be                   priority.                                             the show. In reviewing applications,
                                                undertaken by the DOC as part of the                       (d) U.S. Content of Show Exhibitors:               ITA will also consider sector and
                                                IBP Select and, in turn, which                          Trade shows with exhibitors featuring a               calendar diversity in terms of the need
                                                responsibilities are to be undertaken by                high percentage of products produced in               to allocate resources to support selected
                                                the show organizer. Anyone requesting                   the United States or products with a                  shows.


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                                                   Application Requirements: Show                       DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE                                The domestic industry did not file any
                                                organizers submitting applications for                                                                        comment for these preliminary results.
                                                2018 IBP Select are required to submit:                 International Trade Administration
                                                                                                                                                              Scope of the Order
                                                (1) A narrative statement addressing                    [A–533–840]
                                                each question in the application, OMB                                                                            The merchandise subject to the order
                                                0625–0143 (found at www.export.gov/                     Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp                       is certain frozen warmwater shrimp.5
                                                ibp); and (2) a signed statement that                   From India: Initiation and Preliminary                The product is currently classified
                                                ‘‘The above information provided is                     Results of Antidumping Duty Changed                   under the following Harmonized Tariff
                                                correct and the applicant will abide by                 Circumstances Review                                  Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)
                                                the terms set forth in this Call for                                                                          item numbers: 0306.17.00.03,
                                                                                                        AGENCY:   Enforcement and Compliance,
                                                Applications for the International Buyer                                                                      0306.17.00.06, 0306.17.00.09,
                                                                                                        International Trade Administration,
                                                Program Select (January 1, 2018 through                                                                       0306.17.00.12, 0306.17.00.15,
                                                                                                        Department of Commerce.
                                                December 31, 2018);’’ on or before the                                                                        0306.17.00.18, 0306.17.00.21,
                                                                                                        SUMMARY: Avanti Frozen Foods Private
                                                deadline noted above. Applications for                                                                        0306.17.00.24, 0306.17.00.27,
                                                                                                        Limited (Avanti Frozen) requested a                   0306.17.00.40, 1605.21.10.30, and
                                                IBP Select must be received by Friday,                  changed circumstances review of the                   1605.29.10.10. Although the HTSUS
                                                January 6, 2017. There is no fee required               antidumping duty order on certain                     numbers are provided for convenience
                                                to apply. ITA expects to issue the results              frozen warmwater shrimp (shrimp) from                 and customs purposes, the written
                                                of this process in April 2017.                          India. The Department of Commerce                     product description remains dispositive.
                                                   Legal Authority: The statutory                       (Department) is initiating this changed
                                                program authority for ITA to conduct                    circumstances review and preliminarily                Initiation and Preliminary Results
                                                the IBP is 15 U.S.C. 4724. ITA has the                  determining that Avanti Frozen is the
                                                                                                                                                                 Pursuant to section 751(b)(1) of the
                                                                                                        successor-in-interest to Avanti Feeds
                                                legal authority to enter into MOAs with                                                                       Act, the Department will conduct a
                                                                                                        Limited (Avanti Feeds).
                                                show organizers under the provisions of                                                                       changed circumstances review upon
                                                                                                        DATES: Effective October 31, 2016.
                                                the Mutual Educational and Cultural                                                                           receipt of information concerning, or a
                                                Exchange Act of 1961 (MECEA), as                        FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E.                   request from, an interested party for a
                                                amended (22 U.S.C. 2455(f) and                          Whitley Herndon, AD/CVD Operations,                   review of an antidumping duty order
                                                2458(c)). MECEA allows ITA to accept                    Office II, Enforcement and Compliance,                which shows changed circumstances
                                                                                                        International Trade Administration,                   sufficient to warrant a review of the
                                                contributions of funds and services from
                                                                                                        U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401                     order. As indicated in the ‘‘Background’’
                                                firms for the purposes of furthering its
                                                                                                        Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,                  section, we received information
                                                mission.
                                                                                                        DC 20230; telephone: 202–482–6274.                    indicating that Avanti Feeds has
                                                   The Office of Management and Budget                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            transferred its shrimp business to
                                                (OMB) has approved the information                                                                            Avanti Frozen. This constitutes changed
                                                collection requirements of the                          Background
                                                                                                                                                              circumstances warranting a review of
                                                application to this program (0625–0143)                    On February 1, 2005, the Department                the order.6 Therefore, in accordance
                                                under the provisions of the Paperwork                   published in the Federal Register an                  with section 751(b)(1) of the Act and 19
                                                Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501                   antidumping duty order on shrimp from                 CFR 351.216(d) and (e), we are initiating
                                                et seq.) (OMB Control No. 0625–0143).                   India.1 In the tenth administrative                   a changed circumstances review based
                                                Notwithstanding any other provision of                  review of the Order, Avanti Feeds was                 upon the information contained in
                                                law, no person is required to respond to,               assigned a cash deposit rate of 2.20                  Avanti Frozen’s submission.
                                                nor shall a person be subject to a                      percent.2
                                                                                                           On September 7, 2016, Avanti Frozen                   Section 351.221(c)(3)(ii) of the
                                                penalty for failure to comply with, a                                                                         Department’s regulations permits the
                                                                                                        requested that, pursuant to section
                                                collection of information subject to the                                                                      Department to combine the notice of
                                                                                                        751(b)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
                                                requirements of the Paperwork                                                                                 initiation of a changed circumstances
                                                                                                        amended (the Act) and 19 CFR
                                                Reduction Act, unless that collection of                                                                      review and the notice of preliminary
                                                                                                        351.216(b), the Department conduct a
                                                information displays a currently valid                  changed circumstances review of the                   results if the Department concludes that
                                                OMB Control Number.                                     Order to confirm that Avanti Frozen is                expedited action is warranted. In this
                                                   For further information please                       the successor-in-interest to Avanti                   instance, because the record contains
                                                contact: Vidya Desai, Senior Advisor,                   Feeds.3 In its submission, Avanti Frozen              information necessary to make a
                                                Trade Promotion Programs (IBP2018@                      explained that Avanti Feeds undertook                 preliminary finding, we find that
                                                trade.gov).                                             a business reorganization and                         expedited action is warranted and have
                                                                                                        transferred its shrimp business to its                combined the notice of initiation and
                                                Frank Spector,                                          subsidiary company, Avanti Frozen.4                   the notice of preliminary results.
                                                Trade Promotion Programs.                                                                                        In this changed circumstances review,
                                                [FR Doc. 2016–26218 Filed 10–28–16; 8:45 am]              1 See Notice of Amended Final Determination of      pursuant to section 751(b) of the Act,
                                                BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P
                                                                                                        Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping         the Department conducted a successor-
                                                                                                        Duty Order: Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp           in-interest analysis. In making a
                                                                                                        from India, 70 FR 5147 (February 1, 2005) (Order).
                                                                                                          2 See Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From          successor-in-interest determination, the
                                                                                                        India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty              Department examines several factors,
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                                                                                                        Administrative Review; Final Determination of No      including, but not limited to, changes in
                                                                                                        Shipments; 2014–2015, 81 FR 62867 (September 13,      the following: (1) Management; (2)
                                                                                                        2016) (10th AR).
                                                                                                          3 See Letter from Avanti Frozen entitled ‘‘Frozen
                                                                                                                                                              production facilities; (3) supplier
                                                                                                        Warmwater Shrimp form India: Request to Initiate
                                                                                                        a Successor-in-Interest Changed Circumstances           5 For a complete description of the Scope of the

                                                                                                        Review,’’ dated September 7, 2016 (Avanti Frozen      Order, see 10th AR, and accompanying Issues and
                                                                                                        CCR Request).                                         Decision Memorandum at ‘‘Scope.’’
                                                                                                          4 Id. at 2.                                           6 See 19 CFR 351.216(d).




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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 IBP Select must be received by Friday, January 6, 2017.
ContactVidya Desai, Senior Advisor, 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 Citation81 FR 75374 

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