81 FR 75379 - Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program Calendar Year 2018
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 210 (October 31, 2016)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 210 (October 31, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-26216 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 210 (Monday, October 31, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 75379-75381] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-26216] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [Docket No. 161012954-6954-01] Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program Calendar Year 2018 AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice and call for applications. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In this notice, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) International Trade Administration [[Page 75380]] (ITA) announces that it will accept applications for the International Buyer Program (IBP) for calendar year 2018 (January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018). 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 2018. DATES: Applications for the IBP 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 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, Senior Advisor for Trade Events, 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 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 shows. Worldwide promotion is executed through ITA offices 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 shows taking place between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018. Selection of a trade show is valid for one show, i.e., 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. For the IBP in calendar year 2018, the ITA expects to select approximately 20 shows from among the applicants. The ITA will select those shows 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 2018, 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. Some 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 [[Page 75381]] partnership status should not be viewed as a determination that the show will not be successful in promoting U.S. exports. Eligibility: All 2018 U.S. trade shows are eligible to apply for IBP participation through the show organizer. Exclusions: Trade shows that are either first-time or horizontal (non-industry specific) shows 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 show 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 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: 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 show and prior related shows. For this criterion, the applicant should describe in detail, among other information, the international marketing program to be conducted for the show, 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 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 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. (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 shows, 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 shows. Application Requirements: Show organizers submitting applications for the 2018 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 2018 International Buyer Program (January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018);'' 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 6, 2017. ITA expects to issue the results of its review process in April 2017. 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. 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, Senior Advisor for Trade Events, Trade Promotion Programs ([email protected]). Frank Spector, Trade Promotion Programs. [FR Doc. 2016-26216 Filed 10-28-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P
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conducted this review in accordance Assessment Rates certificate regarding the reimbursement
with section 751 of the Tariff Act of In accordance with 19 CFR 351.212 of antidumping duties prior to
1930, as amended (the Act). and the Final Modification,5 the liquidation of the relevant entries
Department will instruct U.S. Customs during this review period. Failure to
Scope of the Order comply with this requirement could
and Border Protection (CBP) to liquidate
The merchandise subject to the order all appropriate entries for Euro SME result in the Secretary’s presumption
is PRCBs. The product is currently without regard to antidumping duties. that reimbursement of antidumping
classified under the Harmonized Tariff For entries of subject merchandise duties occurred and the subsequent
Schedules of the United States (HTSUS) during the POR produced by Euro SME assessment of double antidumping
subheading 3923.21.0085. While the for which it did not know its duties.
HTSUS subheading is provided for merchandise was destined for the Administrative Protective Orders
convenience and customs purposes, the United States, we will instruct CBP to
liquidate un-reviewed entries at the all- This notice also serves as a reminder
written description is dispositive. A full
others rate if there is no rate for the to parties subject to administrative
description of the scope of the order is
intermediate company(ies) involved in protective order (APO) of their
contained in the Final Decision
the transaction. We intend to issue responsibility concerning the
Memorandum.3
instructions to CBP 15 days after destruction of proprietary information
Analysis of Comments Received publication of the final results of this disclosed under APO in accordance
review. with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely
All issues raised in the case and written notification of the return or
rebuttal briefs by parties to this review Cash Deposit Requirements destruction of APO materials or
are addressed in the Final Decision The following deposit requirements conversion to judicial protective order is
Memorandum, which is hereby adopted will be effective upon publication of the hereby requested. Failure to comply
by this notice. A list of the issues raised notice of final results of administrative with the regulations and terms of an
is attached to this notice as Appendix. review for all shipments of PRCBs from APO is a sanctionable violation.
The Final Decision Memorandum is a Malaysia entered, or withdrawn from
public document and is on file Notification to Interested Parties
warehouse, for consumption on or after
electronically via Enforcement and the date of publication as provided by The Department is issuing and
Compliance’s Antidumping and section 751(a)(2) of the Act: (1) The cash publishing these final results of
Countervailing Duty Centralized deposit rate for Euro SME will be 0.00 administrative review in accordance
Electronic Service System (ACCESS). percent, the rate established in the final with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of
ACCESS is available to registered users results of this administrative review; (2) the Act, and 19 CFR 351.213(h).
at https://access.trade.gov, and to all for merchandise exported by Dated: October 24, 2016.
parties in the Central Records Unit manufacturers or exporters not covered Ronald K. Lorentzen,
(CRU), Room B8024 of the main in this review but covered in a prior Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement
Department of Commerce building. In segment of the proceeding, the cash and Compliance.
addition, a complete version of the Final deposit rate will continue to be the
Decision Memorandum can be accessed company-specific rate published for the Appendix
directly on the Internet at http:// most recently completed segment of this List of Topics Discussed in the Final
enforcement.trade.gov/frn/index.html. proceeding in which that manufacturer Decision Memorandum:
Changes Since the Preliminary Results or exporter participated; (3) if the I. Summary
exporter is not a firm covered in this II. Background
Based on our analysis of comments review, a prior review, or the original III. Scope of the Order
received, we made one revision that investigation but the manufacturer is, IV. Margin Calculation
changed the results for Euro SME.4 the cash deposit rate will be the rate V. Discussion of the Issues
established for the manufacturer of the Issue 1: Whether the U.S. Sale is Bona Fide
Final Results of the Review Issue 2: Home Market Window Period
merchandise for the most recently
VI. Recommendation
completed segment of this proceeding
As a result of this administrative [FR Doc. 2016–26220 Filed 10–28–16; 8:45 am]
for the manufacturer of the
review, we determine that a weighted- BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
merchandise; (4) the cash deposit rate
average dumping margin of 0.00 percent
for all other manufacturers or exporters
exists for Euro SME for this POR.
will continue to be 84.94 percent.6
These cash deposit requirements, when DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Disclosure
imposed, shall remain in effect until International Trade Administration
We intend to disclose the calculations further notice.
performed to parties in this proceeding [Docket No. 161012954–6954–01]
within five days after public Notification to Importers
announcement of the final results, in This notice serves as a final reminder Call for Applications for the
accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). to importers of their responsibility International Buyer Program Calendar
under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a Year 2018
with, and hereby adopted by this notice (Final
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Decision Memorandum). 5 See Antidumping Proceedings: Calculation of
AGENCY: International Trade
3 Id. the Weighted-Average Dumping Margin and Administration, Department of
4 We corrected a programming error in the margin Assessment Rate in Certain Antidumping Duty Commerce.
calculation we included in the Preliminary Results. Proceedings; Final Modification, 77 FR 8101, 8102
ACTION: Notice and call for applications.
A detailed discussion of the correction we made is (February 14, 2012) (Final Modification).
in the final analysis memorandum for Euro SME, 6 This all-others rate was established in the Notice
dated concurrently with this notice, which is of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair
SUMMARY: In this notice, the U.S.
available in ACCESS, to registered users at https:// Value: Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From Department of Commerce (DOC)
access.trade.gov, or available in the CRU. Malaysia, 69 FR 34128 (June 18, 2004). International Trade Administration
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partnership status should not be viewed (h) Logistics: The trade show site, expects to issue the results of its review
as a determination that the show will facilities, transportation services, and process in April 2017.
not be successful in promoting U.S. availability of accommodations at the Legal Authority: The statutory
exports. site of the exhibition (i.e. International program authority for the ITA to
Eligibility: All 2018 U.S. trade shows Trade Center, interpreters) are capable conduct the International Buyer
are eligible to apply for IBP of accommodating large numbers of Program is 15 U.S.C. 4724. The DOC has
participation through the show attendees whose native language will the legal authority to enter into MOAs
organizer. not be English. with show organizers under the
Exclusions: Trade shows that are (i) Level of Cooperation: The provisions of the Mutual Educational
either first-time or horizontal (non- applicant demonstrates a willingness to and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961
industry specific) shows generally will cooperate with the ITA to fulfill the (MECEA), as amended (22 U.S.C. 2455(f)
not be considered. program’s goals and adhere to the target and 2458(c)). MECEA allows ITA to
General Evaluation Criteria: The ITA dates set out in the MOA and in the accept contributions of funds and
will evaluate shows to be International show timetables, both of which are services from firms for the purposes of
Buyer Program partners using the available from the program office (see furthering its mission.
following criteria: the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT The Office of Management and Budget
(a) Export Potential: The trade show section above). Past experience in the (OMB) has approved the information
promotes products and services from IBP will be taken into account in collection requirements of the
U.S. industries that have high export evaluating the applications received. application to this program (Form OMB
potential, as determined by DOC (j) Delegation Incentives: The IBP 0625–0143) under the provisions of the
sources, including industry analysts’ Office will be evaluating the level and/ Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
assessment of export potential, ITA best or range of incentives offered to U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (OMB Control No.
prospects lists and U.S. export statistics. delegations and/or delegation leaders 0625–0143). Notwithstanding any other
(b) Level of International Interest: The provision of law, no person is required
recruited by U.S. overseas Embassies
trade show meets the needs of a to respond to, nor shall a person be
and Consulates. Examples of incentives
significant number of overseas markets subject to a penalty for failure to comply
to international visitors and to
and corresponds to marketing with, a collection of information subject
organized delegations include: Special
opportunities as identified by ITA. to the requirements of the Paperwork
organized shows, such as receptions,
Previous international attendance at the Reduction Act, unless that collection of
meetings with association executives,
show may be used as an indicator of information displays a currently valid
briefings, and site tours; and
such interest. OMB Control Number.
(c) Scope of the Show: The show complimentary accommodations for
delegation leaders (beyond those For further information please
offers a broad spectrum of U.S. made
required in the MOA). contact: Vidya Desai, Senior Advisor for
products and services for the subject
Review Process: ITA will evaluate all Trade Events, Trade Promotion
industry. Trade shows with a majority
applications received based on the Programs (IBP2018@trade.gov).
of U.S. firms as exhibitors will be given
priority. criteria set out in this notice. Vetting Frank Spector,
(d) U.S. Content of Show Exhibitors: will include soliciting input from ITA
Trade Promotion Programs.
Trade shows with exhibitors featuring a industry analysts, as well as domestic
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high percentage of products produced in and international field offices, focusing
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the United States or products with a primarily on the export potential, level
high degree of U.S. content will be of international interest, and stature of
preferred. the show. In reviewing applications,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
(e) Stature of the Show: The trade ITA will also consider scheduling and
show is clearly recognized by the sector balance in terms of the need to National Oceanic and Atmospheric
industry it covers as a leading show for allocate resources to support selected Administration
the promotion of that industry’s shows.
Application Requirements: Show RIN 0648–XE906
products and services both domestically
and internationally, and as a showplace organizers submitting applications for
Determination of Overfishing or an
for the latest technology or services in the 2018 IBP are requested to submit: (1)
Overfished Condition
that industry. A narrative statement addressing each
(f) Level of Exhibitor Interest: U.S. question in the application, Form OMB AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
exhibitors have expressed interest in 0625–0143 (found at www.export.gov/ Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
receiving international business visitors ibp); (2) a signed statement that ‘‘The Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
during the trade show. A significant information submitted in this Commerce.
number of U.S. exhibitors should be application is correct and the applicant ACTION: Notice.
seeking to begin exporting or to expand will abide by the terms set forth in the
their sales into additional export Call for Applications for the 2018 SUMMARY: This action serves as a notice
markets. International Buyer Program (January 1, that NMFS, on behalf of the Secretary of
(g) Level of Overseas Marketing: There 2018 through December 31, 2018);’’ and Commerce (Secretary), has found that
has been a demonstrated effort by the (3) two copies of the application: one the following stocks are subject to
applicant to market this show and prior copy of the application printed on overfishing—Hood Canal coho salmon
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related shows. For this criterion, the company letterhead, and one electronic and Pribilof Islands blue king crab; the
applicant should describe in detail, copy of the application submitted on a following salmon stocks are
among other information, the CD–RW (preferably in Microsoft Word® approaching an overfished condition—
international marketing program to be format), on or before the deadline noted Quillayute Fall coho and Snohomish
conducted for the show, and explain above. There is no fee required to apply. coho; and the following stocks are still
how efforts should increase individual Applications for the IBP must be both overfished and subject to
and group international attendance. received by Friday, January 6, 2017. ITA overfishing—Western and Central North
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| Action | Notice and call for applications. | |
| Dates | Applications for the IBP must be received by Friday, January 6, 2017. | |
| Contact | Vidya Desai, Senior Advisor for Trade Events, 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 Citation | 81 FR 75379 |
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