82 FR 43523 - Upcoming 2018 International Trade Administration Aerospace Industry Trade Mission to Singapore
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 179 (September 18, 2017)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 179 (September 18, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-19797 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 179 (Monday, September 18, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 43523-43525] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-19797] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Upcoming 2018 International Trade Administration Aerospace Industry Trade Mission to Singapore AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA) is announcing an additional upcoming trade mission that will be recruited, organized, and implemented by ITA. The mission is:Aerospace Executive Service Trade Mission to the Singapore Airshow--February 5-9, 2018. A summary of the mission is found below. Application information and more detailed mission information, including the commercial setting and sector information, can be found at the trade mission Web site: http://export.gov/trademissions. For each mission, recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce Department trade mission calendar (http://export.gov/trademissions) and other Internet Web sites, press releases to general and trade media, direct mail, broadcast fax, notices by industry trade associations and other multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia, conferences, and trade shows. The Following Conditions for Participation Will Be Used for Each Mission Applicants must submit a completed and signed mission application and supplemental application materials, including adequate information on their products and/or services, primary market objectives, and goals for participation. If the Department of Commerce receives an incomplete application, the Department may either: Reject the application, request additional information/clarification, or take the lack of information into account when evaluating the application. If the requisite minimum number of participants is not selected for a particular mission by the recruitment deadline, the mission may be cancelled. Each applicant must also certify that the products and services it seeks to export through the mission are either produced in the United States, or, if not, are marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have at least fifty-one percent U.S. content by value. In the case of a trade association or organization, the applicant must certify that, for each firm or service provider to be represented by the association/ organization, the products and/or services the represented firm or service provider seeks to export are either produced in the United States or, if not, marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have at least 51% U.S. content. A trade association/organization applicant must certify to the above for all of the companies it seeks to represent on the mission. In addition, each applicant must: Certify that the products and services that it wishes to market through the mission would be in compliance with U.S. export controls and regulations; Certify that it has identified any matter pending before any bureau or office in the Department of Commerce; Certify that it has identified any pending litigation (including any administrative proceedings) to which it is a party that involves the Department of Commerce; and Sign and submit an agreement that it and its affiliates (1) have not and will not engage in the bribery of foreign officials in connection with a company's/participant's involvement in this mission, and (2) maintain and enforce a policy that prohibits the bribery of foreign officials. In the case of a trade association/organization, the applicant must certify that each firm or service provider to be represented by the association/organization can make the above certifications. The Following Selection Criteria Will Be Used for Each Mission Targeted mission participants are U.S. firms, services providers and trade associations/organizations providing or promoting U.S. products and services that have an interest in entering or expanding their business in the mission's destination country. The following criteria will be evaluated in selecting participants: Suitability of the applicant's (or in the case of a trade association/organization, represented firm or service provider's) products or services to these markets; The applicant's (or in the case of a trade association/ organization, represented firm or service provider's) past, present, and prospective business activity in relation to the Mission's target market(s) and sector(s); The applicant's (or in the case of a trade association/ organization, represented firm or service provider's) potential for business in the markets, including likelihood of exports resulting from the mission; and Consistency of the applicant's (or in the case of a trade association/organization, represented firm or service provider's) goals and objectives with the stated scope of the mission. Referrals from a political party or partisan political group or any information, including on the application, containing references to political contributions or other partisan political activities will be excluded from the application and will not be considered during the selection process. The sender will be notified of these exclusions. Trade Mission Participation Fees If and when an applicant is selected to participate on a particular mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the amount of the designated participation fee below is required. Upon notification of acceptance to participate, those selected have 5 business days to submit payment or the acceptance may be revoked. Participants selected for a trade mission will be expected to pay for the cost of personal expenses, including, but not limited to, international travel, lodging, meals, transportation, communication, and incidentals, unless otherwise noted. Participants will, however, be able to take advantage of U.S. Government rates for hotel rooms. In the event that a mission is cancelled, no personal expenses paid in anticipation of a mission will be reimbursed. However, participation fees for a cancelled mission will be reimbursed to the extent they have not already been expended in anticipation of the mission. If a visa is required to travel on a particular mission, applying for and obtaining such visas will be the responsibility of the mission participant. Government fees and [[Page 43524]] processing expenses to obtain such visas are not included in the participation fee. However, the Department of Commerce will provide instructions to each participant on the procedures required to obtain business visas. Trade Mission members participate in trade missions and undertake mission-related travel at their own risk. The nature of the security situation in a given foreign market at a given time cannot be guaranteed. The U.S. Government does not make any representations or guarantees as to the safety or security of participants. The U.S. Department of State issues U.S. Government international travel alerts and warnings for U.S. citizens available at https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html. Any question regarding insurance coverage must be resolved by the participant and its insurer of choice. Definition of Small and Medium Sized Enterprise For purposes of assessing participation fees, the Department of Commerce defines Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME) as a firm with 500 or fewer employees or that otherwise qualifies as a small business under SBA regulations (see http://www.sba.gov/services/contractingopportunities/sizestandardstopics/index.html). Parent companies, affiliates, and subsidiaries will be considered when determining business size. The dual pricing reflects the Commercial Service's user fee schedule that became effective May 1, 2008 (see http://www.export.gov/newsletter/march2008/initiatives.html for additional information). Mission List: (additional information about each mission can be found at http://export.gov/trademissions). Aerospace Executive Service Trade Mission to the Singapore Airshow, February 5-9, 2018 Summary The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration is organizing a non-Executive led Aerospace Executive Service Trade Mission (AESTM) to Singapore in conjunction with the Singapore Airshow 2018 (http://www.singaporeairshow.com). The AESTM will include representatives from a variety of U.S. aerospace-industry manufacturers and service providers. The mission participants will be introduced to international agents, distributors and end-users whose capabilities are targeted to each participant's needs. Mission participants will also be briefed by key local industry leaders who can advise on local market conditions and opportunities. The mission's goal for the AESTM at the Singapore Airshow is to enhance the presence of U.S. exporters at the show. The AESTM will enable U.S. aerospace and defense companies to familiarize themselves with this important air show, conduct market research, and explore export opportunities through pre-screened meetings with potential partners. Schedule Sunday, February 4, 2018 --Arrival of AESTM participants Monday, February 5, 2018 --One-on-one business matchmaking appointments --Networking Session with members of the Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore) --Briefing at the designated hotel on AESTM event logistics --Breakfast Market Briefing for SA2016 exhibitors Tuesday, February 6, 2018 --Singapore Airshow participation --Attend U.S. Pavilion Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with U.S. VIP participation Wednesday, February 7, 2018 --Singapore Airshow participation --Show Time Business to Government Meeting Program Thursday, February 8, 2018 --Singapore Airshow participation --Show Time Business to Government Meeting Program Friday, February 9, 2018 --Singapore Airshow participation --Show Time Business to Government Meeting Program --Program Concludes Participation Requirements All companies interested in participating in the AESTM at the Singapore Airshow must complete and submit an application for consideration by the Department of Commerce. All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. A minimum of ten and a maximum of 15 companies will be selected to participate in the mission from the applicant pool. Participants may include companies that are new to or have previously participated in the AESTM. U.S. companies already doing business in Singapore or elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region as well as U.S. companies seeking to enter those markets for the first time may apply. Fees and Expenses After a company has been selected to participate on the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of a participation fee is required. The participation fee will be $2,750 for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) and $3,450 for large firms.* The fee for each additional firm representative (large firm or SME) is $300. Expenses for travel to and from Singapore, lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each mission participant. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- * An SME is defined as a firm with fewer than 500 employees or that otherwise qualifies as a small business under SBA regulations (see https://www.sba.gov/contracting/getting-started-contractor/make-sure-you-meet-sba-size-standards/small-business-size-regulations#regulations). Parent companies, affiliates, and subsidiaries will be considered when determining business size. The dual pricing reflects the Commercial Service's user fee schedule that became effective April 12, 2017 (see http://trade.gov/fees/ for additional information). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conditions for Participation An applicant must submit a completed mission application and supplemental application materials, including adequate information on the company's products and/or services, primary market objectives, and goals for participation. If the Department of Commerce receives an incomplete application, the Department may reject the application, request additional information, or take the lack of information into account when evaluating the applications. Each applicant must also certify that the products and services it seeks to export through the mission are either produced in the United States, or, if not, marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have at least 51 percent U.S. content of the value of the finished product or service. Selection Criteria for Participation Suitability of the company's products or services to the Asia Pacific markets. Applicant's potential for business in Asia Pacific, including likelihood of exports resulting from the mission. Consistency of the applicant's goals and objectives with the stated scope of the mission. Payment must be made by December 1, 2017, otherwise USDOC reserves the rights to exclude applicants from the AESTM program. Referrals from political organizations and any documents containing references to partisan political activities [[Page 43525]] (including political contributions) will be removed from an applicant's submission and not considered during the selection process. Timeline for Recruitment Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, including publication in the Federal Register and posting on the Commerce Department trade missions calendar--http://export.gov/trademissions/--and other Internet Web sites, publication in domestic trade publications and association newsletters, mailings from internal mailing lists, faxes to internal aerospace clients, emails to aerospace distribution lists, and promotion at industry meetings, symposia, conferences, trade shows, and other events. The ITA Aerospace and Defense Technology Team members in U.S. Export Assistance Centers will have the lead in recruiting the AESTM. Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no later than December 1, 2017. The U.S. Department of Commerce will evaluate applications and inform applicants of selection decisions periodically during the recruitment period. All applications received subsequent to an evaluation date will be considered at the next evaluation. Applications received after December 1, 2017, will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit. Contacts Jason Sproule, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service--Los Angeles, U.S. Department of Commerce, Phone: +1-213-894- 8785, Email: [email protected] Hawcheng Ng, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Embassy Singapore, U.S. Department of Commerce, Phone: +011-65-6476-9037, Email: [email protected] Frank Spector, Senior Advisor for Trade Missions. [FR Doc. 2017-19797 Filed 9-15-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P
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Notification to Interested Parties market objectives, and goals for expanding their business in the
This notice is issued and published in participation. If the Department of mission’s destination country. The
accordance with sections 516A(e)(1), Commerce receives an incomplete following criteria will be evaluated in
751(a)(1), and 777(i)(1) of the Act. application, the Department may either: selecting participants:
Reject the application, request • Suitability of the applicant’s (or in
Dated: September 11, 2017. additional information/clarification, or the case of a trade association/
Gary Taverman, take the lack of information into account organization, represented firm or service
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping when evaluating the application. If the provider’s) products or services to these
and Countervailing Duty Operations, requisite minimum number of markets;
performing the non-exclusive functions and participants is not selected for a • The applicant’s (or in the case of a
duties for the Assistant Secretary for trade association/organization,
particular mission by the recruitment
Enforcement and Compliance. represented firm or service provider’s)
deadline, the mission may be cancelled.
[FR Doc. 2017–19771 Filed 9–15–17; 8:45 am] Each applicant must also certify that past, present, and prospective business
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P the products and services it seeks to activity in relation to the Mission’s
export through the mission are either target market(s) and sector(s);
produced in the United States, or, if not, • The applicant’s (or in the case of a
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE are marketed under the name of a U.S. trade association/organization,
firm and have at least fifty-one percent represented firm or service provider’s)
International Trade Administration potential for business in the markets,
U.S. content by value. In the case of a
Upcoming 2018 International Trade trade association or organization, the including likelihood of exports resulting
Administration Aerospace Industry applicant must certify that, for each firm from the mission; and
or service provider to be represented by • Consistency of the applicant’s (or in
Trade Mission to Singapore
the association/organization, the the case of a trade association/
AGENCY: International Trade products and/or services the organization, represented firm or service
Administration, Department of represented firm or service provider provider’s) goals and objectives with the
Commerce. seeks to export are either produced in stated scope of the mission.
ACTION: Notice. the United States or, if not, marketed Referrals from a political party or
under the name of a U.S. firm and have partisan political group or any
SUMMARY: The United States Department at least 51% U.S. content. information, including on the
of Commerce, International Trade A trade association/organization application, containing references to
Administration (ITA) is announcing an applicant must certify to the above for political contributions or other partisan
additional upcoming trade mission that all of the companies it seeks to represent political activities will be excluded from
will be recruited, organized, and on the mission. the application and will not be
implemented by ITA. The mission is: In addition, each applicant must: considered during the selection process.
• Aerospace Executive Service Trade • Certify that the products and The sender will be notified of these
Mission to the Singapore Airshow— services that it wishes to market through exclusions.
February 5–9, 2018. the mission would be in compliance Trade Mission Participation Fees
A summary of the mission is found with U.S. export controls and
below. Application information and regulations; If and when an applicant is selected
more detailed mission information, • Certify that it has identified any to participate on a particular mission, a
including the commercial setting and matter pending before any bureau or payment to the Department of
sector information, can be found at the office in the Department of Commerce; Commerce in the amount of the
trade mission Web site: http:// • Certify that it has identified any designated participation fee below is
export.gov/trademissions. pending litigation (including any required. Upon notification of
For each mission, recruitment will be administrative proceedings) to which it acceptance to participate, those selected
conducted in an open and public is a party that involves the Department have 5 business days to submit payment
manner, including publication in the of Commerce; and or the acceptance may be revoked.
Federal Register, posting on the • Sign and submit an agreement that Participants selected for a trade
Commerce Department trade mission it and its affiliates (1) have not and will mission will be expected to pay for the
calendar (http://export.gov/ not engage in the bribery of foreign cost of personal expenses, including,
trademissions) and other Internet Web officials in connection with a but not limited to, international travel,
sites, press releases to general and trade company’s/participant’s involvement in lodging, meals, transportation,
media, direct mail, broadcast fax, this mission, and (2) maintain and communication, and incidentals, unless
notices by industry trade associations enforce a policy that prohibits the otherwise noted. Participants will,
and other multiplier groups, and bribery of foreign officials. however, be able to take advantage of
publicity at industry meetings, In the case of a trade association/ U.S. Government rates for hotel rooms.
symposia, conferences, and trade shows. organization, the applicant must certify In the event that a mission is cancelled,
that each firm or service provider to be no personal expenses paid in
The Following Conditions for represented by the association/ anticipation of a mission will be
Participation Will Be Used for Each organization can make the above reimbursed. However, participation fees
Mission certifications. for a cancelled mission will be
reimbursed to the extent they have not
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Applicants must submit a completed The Following Selection Criteria Will
and signed mission application and already been expended in anticipation
Be Used for Each Mission of the mission.
supplemental application materials,
including adequate information on their Targeted mission participants are U.S. If a visa is required to travel on a
products and/or services, primary firms, services providers and trade particular mission, applying for and
associations/organizations providing or obtaining such visas will be the
Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative promoting U.S. products and services responsibility of the mission
Review; 2014–2015, 82 FR 25766 (June 5, 2017). that have an interest in entering or participant. Government fees and
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(including political contributions) will DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE However, on July 17, 2017, Ester
be removed from an applicant’s withdrew its request for an
submission and not considered during International Trade Administration administrative review.5
the selection process. [A–533–861] Rescission of Review
Timeline for Recruitment Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), the
Resin From India: Rescission of Department will rescind an
Mission recruitment will be administrative review, in whole or in
conducted in an open and public Antidumping Duty Administrative
Review; 2015/2017 part, if the party, or parties, that
manner, including publication in the requested a review withdraws the
Federal Register and posting on the AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, requests within 90 days of the
Commerce Department trade missions International Trade Administration, publication of the notice of initiation of
calendar—http://export.gov/ Department of Commerce. the requested review. As noted above,
trademissions/—and other Internet Web SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce Ester withdrew its request for review by
sites, publication in domestic trade (the Department) is rescinding the the 90-day deadline, and no other party
publications and association administrative review of the requested an administrative review of
newsletters, mailings from internal antidumping duty order on certain this order. Therefore, in response to the
mailing lists, faxes to internal aerospace polyethylene terephthalate resin from timely withdrawal of the request for
clients, emails to aerospace distribution India, based on the timely withdrawal of review, and in accordance with 19 CFR
lists, and promotion at industry request for review. The period of review 351.213(d)(1), the Department is
meetings, symposia, conferences, trade (POR) is October 15, 2015, through rescinding this review.
shows, and other events. The ITA April 30, 2017.
Assessment
Aerospace and Defense Technology DATES: Applicable September 18, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The Department will instruct U.S.
Team members in U.S. Export Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to
Assistance Centers will have the lead in Michael J. Heaney, AD/CVD Operations,
Office VI, Enforcement and Compliance, assess antidumping duties on all
recruiting the AESTM. appropriate entries. Antidumping duties
International Trade Administration,
Recruitment for the mission will U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 shall be assessed at rates equal to the
begin immediately and conclude no Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, cash deposit of estimated antidumping
later than December 1, 2017. The U.S. DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–4475. duties required at the time of entry, or
Department of Commerce will evaluate withdrawal from warehouse, for
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
applications and inform applicants of consumption, in accordance with 19
selection decisions periodically during Background CFR 351.212(c)(1)(i). The Department
the recruitment period. All applications On May 1, 2017, the Department intends to issue appraisement
received subsequent to an evaluation published in the Federal Register a instructions to CBP 15 days after the
notice of opportunity to request an publication of this notice in the Federal
date will be considered at the next
administrative review of the Register.
evaluation. Applications received after
December 1, 2017, will be considered antidumping duty order 1 of certain Notification to Importers
only if space and scheduling constraints polyethylene terephthalate resin from This notice serves as a final reminder
permit. India for the POR October 15, 2015, to importers of their responsibility
through April 30, 2017.2 On May 31, under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a
Contacts 2017, the Department received a timely certificate regarding the reimbursement
request for an administrative review of antidumping duties prior to
Jason Sproule, Senior International from Ester Industries Ltd. (Ester), in
Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial liquidation of the relevant entries
accordance with section 751(a) of the during this POR. Failure to comply with
Service—Los Angeles, U.S. Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act),
Department of Commerce, Phone: +1– this requirement could result in the
and 19 CFR 351.213(b).3 No other
213–894–8785, Email: jason.sproule@ Department’s presumption that
parties requested an administrative
trade.gov reimbursement of antidumping duties
review. Pursuant to Ester’s review
occurred and the subsequent assessment
Hawcheng Ng, Commercial Specialist, request and in accordance with 19 CFR
of double antidumping duties.
U.S. Embassy Singapore, U.S. 351.221(c)(1)(i), on July 6, 2017, the
Department of Commerce, Phone: Department published in the Federal Notification Regarding Administrative
+011–65–6476–9037, Email: Register a notice of initiation of an Protective Order
hawcheng.ng@trade.gov administrative review covering Ester.4 This notice also serves as the only
1 See Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin
reminder to parties subject to
Frank Spector, administrative protective order (APO) of
from Canada, the People’s Republic of China, India,
Senior Advisor for Trade Missions. and the Sultanate of Oman: Amended Final their responsibility concerning the
[FR Doc. 2017–19797 Filed 9–15–17; 8:45 am] Affirmative Antidumping Determination (Sultanate return or destruction of proprietary
of Oman) and Antidumping Duty Orders, 81 FR information disclosed under APO in
BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P
27979 (May 6, 2016).
2 See Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3).
Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity Timely written notification of the return
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to Request Administrative Review, 82 FR 20315 or destruction of APO materials, or
(May 1, 2017). conversion to judicial protective order,
3 See Ester letter to Secretary of Commerce, ‘‘Ester
Industries Ltd: Request for Administrative Review is hereby requested. Failure to comply
of Anti-Dumping Duty Administrative Review,’’
dated May 31, 2017. 5 See Ester letter to Secretary of Commerce,
4 See Initiation of Antidumping and ‘‘Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin from India:
Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 82 FR Withdrawal Request for Review—Ester Industries
31292 (July 6, 2017). Ltd,’’ dated July 17, 2017.
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