83_FR_42418 83 FR 42256 - Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program Quarters 2 and 3 Calendar Year 2019

83 FR 42256 - Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program Quarters 2 and 3 Calendar Year 2019

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 162 (August 21, 2018)

Page Range42256-42258
FR Document2018-18008

In this notice, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) International Trade Administration (ITA) announces that it will accept applications for the International Buyer Program (IBP) for quarters 2 and 3 of calendar year 2019 (April 1, 2019, through September 30, 2019). The IBP is currently undergoing a program review that may result in new ITA products and services for trade shows and it will take ITA some time to implement the recommended changes. Therefore, IBP is only moving forward with the current program until September 30, 2019. Should the program review result in new ITA products and services for trade shows, they will be announced separately in the Federal Register. This 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 services in the form of global promotion in foreign markets, recruitment of foreign buyers, and provision of export counseling to exhibitors at the trade show. This notice covers selection for IBP participation during quarters 2 and 3 of calendar year 2019.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[Docket No.: 180719677-8677-01]


Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program 
Quarters 2 and 3 Calendar Year 2019

AGENCY: Industry and Analysis, International Trade Administration, 
Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice and call for applications.

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SUMMARY: In this notice, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) 
International Trade Administration (ITA) announces that it will accept 
applications for the International Buyer Program (IBP) for quarters 2 
and 3 of calendar year 2019 (April 1, 2019, through September 30, 
2019). The IBP is currently undergoing a program review that may result 
in new ITA products and services for trade shows and it will take ITA 
some time to implement the recommended changes. Therefore, IBP is only 
moving forward with the current program until September 30, 2019. 
Should the program review result in new ITA products and services for 
trade shows, they will be announced separately in the Federal Register. 
This 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 services in the form of global promotion in foreign 
markets, recruitment of foreign buyers, and provision of export 
counseling to exhibitors at the trade show. This notice covers 
selection for IBP participation during quarters 2 and 3 of calendar 
year 2019.

DATES: Applications for the IBP for quarters 2 and 3 of calendar year 
2019 must be received by October 5, 2018.

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, 1401 Constitution Ave. NW, Mailstop 52024, 
Washington, DC 20230; or (2) email: [email protected]. 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, 1401 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 
20230; Telephone (202) 482-2311; 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 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 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 services 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.
    ITA is accepting applications from trade show organizers for the 
IBP for trade shows taking place between April 1, 2019, and September 
30, 2019. 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 quarters 2 and 3 of calendar year 2019, the ITA 
expects to select approximately 8 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 quarter 2 or 3 of calendar year 2019, 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 
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

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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 for the 
trade show organizer are 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 selection is not an endorsement of the show 
except as to its international buyer activities. Non-selection of an 
applicant for the IBP should not be viewed as a determination that the 
show will not be successful in promoting U.S. exports.
    Eligibility: All 2019 U.S. trade shows taking place between April 
1, 2019, and September 30, 2019, 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. Trade 
shows that take place October 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019, will 
not be considered at this time. IBP has already selected shows for 
quarter 1 (January 1-March 31) of calendar year 2019.
    General Evaluation Criteria: The ITA will evaluate shows for the 
International Buyer Program 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 events, such as receptions, 
meetings with association executives, briefings, and site tours; and 
complimentary accommodations for delegation leaders (beyond those 
required in the MOA).
    Review Process: ITA will evaluate all applications received based 
on the criteria set out in this notice. Vetting will focus 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 quarter 2 or 3 of calendar year 2019 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 2019 International Buyer Program (April 1, 
2019 through September 30, 2019);'' 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 October 5, 2018. ITA expects to issue 
the results of its review process in October 2018.
    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

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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]).

Dustin Ross,
Trade Promotion Programs.
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                                                Notification to Interested Parties                      through the IBP, the ITA selects                      markets by U.S. Embassies and
                                                  This determination is issued and                      domestic trade shows which will                       Consulates. The DOC is authorized to
                                                published in accordance with section                    receive ITA services in the form of                   provide successful applicants with
                                                781(b) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.225(f).                global promotion in foreign markets,                  services in the form of overseas
                                                                                                        recruitment of foreign buyers, and                    promotion of the show; outreach to
                                                  Dated: August 9, 2018.                                provision of export counseling to                     show participants about exporting;
                                                James Maeder,                                           exhibitors at the trade show. This notice             recruitment of potential buyers to attend
                                                Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for                covers selection for IBP participation                the events; and staff assistance in setting
                                                Antidumping and Countervailing Duty                     during quarters 2 and 3 of calendar year              up international trade centers at the
                                                Operations performing the duties of Deputy              2019.                                                 shows. Worldwide promotion is
                                                Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and                                                                       executed through ITA offices at U.S.
                                                                                                        DATES: Applications for the IBP for
                                                Countervailing Duty Operations.
                                                                                                        quarters 2 and 3 of calendar year 2019                Embassies and Consulates in more than
                                                Appendix I—List of Topics Discussed in                  must be received by October 5, 2018.                  70 countries representing the United
                                                the Preliminary Decision Memorandum                     ADDRESSES: The application form can be                States’ major trading partners, and also
                                                                                                        found at www.export.gov/ibp.                          in Embassies in countries where ITA
                                                I. Summary                                                                                                    does not maintain offices.
                                                II. Background
                                                                                                        Applications may be submitted by any
                                                                                                        of the following methods: (1) Mail/Hand                  ITA is accepting applications from
                                                III. Scope of the Order                                                                                       trade show organizers for the IBP for
                                                IV. Scope of the Anti-circumvention Inquiry             (including express) Delivery Service:
                                                                                                        International Buyer Program, Trade                    trade shows taking place between April
                                                V. Period of Anticircumvention Inquiry
                                                VI. Affiliation and Collapsing                          Promotion Programs, International                     1, 2019, and September 30, 2019.
                                                VII. Statutory Framework                                Trade Administration, U.S. Department                 Selection of a trade show is valid for
                                                VIII. Application of Adverse Facts Available            of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave.                   one show, i.e., a trade show organizer
                                                      With an Adverse Inference                         NW, Mailstop 52024, Washington, DC                    seeking selection for a recurring show
                                                IX. Statutory Analysis                                  20230; or (2) email: IBP2019@trade.gov.               must submit a new application for
                                                X. Recommendation                                       Email applications will be accepted as                selection for each occurrence of the
                                                [FR Doc. 2018–17784 Filed 8–20–18; 8:45 am]             interim applications, but must be                     show. For shows that occur more than
                                                BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P                                  followed by a signed original                         once in a calendar year, the trade show
                                                                                                        application that is received by the                   organizer must submit a separate
                                                                                                        program no later than five (5) business               application for each show.
                                                DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE                                                                                           For the IBP in quarters 2 and 3 of
                                                                                                        days after the application deadline. To
                                                                                                                                                              calendar year 2019, the ITA expects to
                                                                                                        ensure that applications are received by
                                                International Trade Administration                                                                            select approximately 8 shows from
                                                                                                        the deadline, applicants are strongly
                                                                                                                                                              among the applicants. The ITA will
                                                [Docket No.: 180719677–8677–01]                         urged to send applications by express
                                                                                                                                                              select those shows that are determined
                                                                                                        delivery service (e.g., U.S. Postal Service
                                                Call for Applications for the                                                                                 to most clearly meet the statutory
                                                                                                        Express Delivery, Federal Express, UPS,
                                                International Buyer Program Quarters                                                                          mandate in 15 U.S.C. 4721 to promote
                                                                                                        etc.).
                                                2 and 3 Calendar Year 2019                                                                                    U.S. exports, especially those of small-
                                                                                                        FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      and medium-sized enterprises, and the
                                                AGENCY:  Industry and Analysis,                         Vidya Desai, Senior Advisor for Trade                 selection criteria articulated below.
                                                International Trade Administration,                     Events, Trade Promotion Programs,                        There is no fee required to submit an
                                                Department of Commerce.                                 International Trade Administration,                   application. If accepted into the
                                                ACTION: Notice and call for applications.               U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401                     program for quarter 2 or 3 of calendar
                                                                                                        Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC                  year 2019, a participation fee of $9,800
                                                SUMMARY:   In this notice, the U.S.                     20230; Telephone (202) 482–2311;                      is required for shows of five days or
                                                Department of Commerce (DOC)                            Email: IBP2019@trade.gov.                             fewer. For trade shows more than five
                                                International Trade Administration                      SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IBP                    days in duration, or requiring more than
                                                (ITA) announces that it will accept                     was established in the Omnibus Trade                  one International Trade Center, a
                                                applications for the International Buyer                and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Pub.                 participation fee of $15,000 is required.
                                                Program (IBP) for quarters 2 and 3 of                   L. 100–418, title II, § 2304, codified at             For trade shows ten days or more in
                                                calendar year 2019 (April 1, 2019,                      15 U.S.C. 4724) to bring international                duration, and/or requiring more than
                                                through September 30, 2019). The IBP is                 buyers together with U.S. firms by                    two International Trade Centers, the
                                                currently undergoing a program review                   promoting leading U.S. trade shows in                 participation fee will be determined by
                                                that may result in new ITA products                     industries with high export potential.                DOC and stated in the written
                                                and services for trade shows and it will                The IBP emphasizes cooperation                        notification of acceptance calculated on
                                                take ITA some time to implement the                     between the DOC and trade show                        a full cost recovery basis. Successful
                                                recommended changes. Therefore, IBP                     organizers to benefit U.S. firms                      applicants will be required to enter into
                                                is only moving forward with the current                 exhibiting at selected shows and                      a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
                                                program until September 30, 2019.                       provides practical, hands-on assistance               with ITA within 10 days of written
                                                Should the program review result in                     such as export counseling and market                  notification of acceptance into the
                                                new ITA products and services for trade                 analysis to U.S. companies interested in              program. The participation fee (by check
                                                shows, they will be announced                           exporting. Shows selected for the IBP                 or credit card) is due within 30 days of
                                                separately in the Federal Register. This
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                                                                                                        will provide a venue for U.S. companies               written notification of acceptance into
                                                announcement also sets out the                          interested in expanding their sales into              the program.
                                                objectives, procedures and application                  international markets.                                   The MOA constitutes an agreement
                                                review criteria for the IBP. The purpose                   Through the IBP, ITA selects U.S.                  between ITA and the show organizer
                                                of the IBP is to bring international                    trade shows, with participation by U.S.               specifying which responsibilities for
                                                buyers together with U.S. firms in                      firms interested in exporting, that ITA               international promotion and export
                                                industries with high export potential at                determines to be leading international                assistance services at the trade shows
                                                leading U.S. trade shows. Specifically,                 trade shows, for promotion in overseas                are to be undertaken by ITA as part of


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                                                the IBP and, in turn, which                             selected shows for quarter 1 (January 1–              cooperate with the ITA to fulfill the
                                                responsibilities are to be undertaken by                March 31) of calendar year 2019.                      program’s goals and adhere to the target
                                                the show organizer. Anyone requesting                      General Evaluation Criteria: The ITA               dates set out in the MOA and in the
                                                application information will be sent a                  will evaluate shows for the International             show timetables, both of which are
                                                sample copy of the MOA along with the                   Buyer Program using the following                     available from the program office (see
                                                application and a copy of this Federal                  criteria:                                             the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
                                                Register Notice. Applicants are                            (a) Export Potential: The trade show               section above). Past experience in the
                                                encouraged to review the MOA closely                    promotes products and services from                   IBP will be taken into account in
                                                as IBP participants are required to                     U.S. industries that have high export                 evaluating the applications received.
                                                comply with all terms, conditions, and                  potential, as determined by DOC                          (j) Delegation Incentives: The IBP
                                                obligations in the MOA. Trade show                      sources, including industry analysts’                 Office will be evaluating the level and/
                                                organizer obligations include, but are                  assessment of export potential, ITA best              or range of incentives offered to
                                                not limited to, providing waived or                     prospects lists and U.S. export statistics.           delegations and/or delegation leaders
                                                reduced admission fees for international                   (b) Level of International Interest: The           recruited by U.S. overseas Embassies
                                                attendees who are participating in the                  trade show meets the needs of a                       and Consulates. Examples of incentives
                                                IBP, the construction of an International               significant number of overseas markets                to international visitors and to
                                                Trade Center at the trade show,                         and corresponds to marketing                          organized delegations include: Special
                                                production of an export interest                        opportunities as identified by ITA.                   organized events, such as receptions,
                                                directory, and provision of                             Previous international attendance at the              meetings with association executives,
                                                complimentary hotel accommodations                      show may be used as an indicator of                   briefings, and site tours; and
                                                for DOC staff as explained in the MOA.                  such interest.                                        complimentary accommodations for
                                                Some of the most important                                 (c) Scope of the Show: The show                    delegation leaders (beyond those
                                                commitments for the trade show                          offers a broad spectrum of U.S. made                  required in the MOA).
                                                organizer are to: include in the terms                  products and services for the subject                    Review Process: ITA will evaluate all
                                                and conditions of its exhibitor contracts               industry. Trade shows with a majority                 applications received based on the
                                                provisions for the protection of                        of U.S. firms as exhibitors will be given             criteria set out in this notice. Vetting
                                                intellectual property rights (IPR); to                  priority.                                             will focus primarily on the export
                                                have procedures in place at the trade                      (d) U.S. Content of Show Exhibitors:               potential, level of international interest,
                                                show to address IPR infringement                        Trade shows with exhibitors featuring a               and stature of the show. In reviewing
                                                which, at a minimum, provide                            high percentage of products produced in               applications, ITA will also consider
                                                information to help U.S. exhibitors                     the United States or products with a                  scheduling and sector balance in terms
                                                procure legal representation during the                 high degree of U.S. content will be                   of the need to allocate resources to
                                                trade show; and to agree to assist the                  preferred.                                            support selected shows.
                                                DOC to reach and educate U.S.                              (e) Stature of the Show: The trade                    Application Requirements: Show
                                                exhibitors on the Strategy Targeting                    show is clearly recognized by the                     organizers submitting applications for
                                                Organized Piracy (STOP!), IPR                           industry it covers as a leading show for              quarter 2 or 3 of calendar year 2019 IBP
                                                protection measures available during                    the promotion of that industry’s                      are requested to submit: (1) A narrative
                                                the show, and the means to protect IPR                  products and services both domestically               statement addressing each question in
                                                in overseas markets, as well as in the                  and internationally, and as a showplace               the application, Form OMB 0625–0143
                                                United States. ITA responsibilities                     for the latest technology or services in              (found at www.export.gov/ibp); (2) a
                                                include, but are not limited to, the                    that industry.                                        signed statement that ‘‘The information
                                                worldwide promotion of the trade show                      (f) Level of Exhibitor Interest: U.S.              submitted in this application is correct
                                                and, where feasible, recruitment of                     exhibitors have expressed interest in                 and the applicant will abide by the
                                                international buyers to that show,                      receiving international business visitors             terms set forth in the Call for
                                                provision of on-site export assistance to               during the trade show. A significant                  Applications for the 2019 International
                                                U.S. exhibitors at the show, and the                    number of U.S. exhibitors should be                   Buyer Program (April 1, 2019 through
                                                reporting of results to the show                        seeking to begin exporting or to expand               September 30, 2019);’’ and (3) two
                                                organizer.                                              their sales into additional export                    copies of the application: one copy of
                                                   Selection as an IBP partner does not                 markets.                                              the application printed on company
                                                constitute a guarantee by DOC of the                       (g) Level of Overseas Marketing: There             letterhead, and one electronic copy of
                                                show’s success. IBP selection is not an                 has been a demonstrated effort by the                 the application submitted on a CD–RW
                                                endorsement of the show except as to its                applicant to market this show and prior               (preferably in Microsoft Word® format),
                                                international buyer activities. Non-                    related shows. For this criterion, the                on or before the deadline noted above.
                                                selection of an applicant for the IBP                   applicant should describe in detail,                  There is no fee required to apply.
                                                should not be viewed as a determination                 among other information, the                          Applications for the IBP must be
                                                that the show will not be successful in                 international marketing program to be                 received by October 5, 2018. ITA
                                                promoting U.S. exports.                                 conducted for the show, and explain                   expects to issue the results of its review
                                                   Eligibility: All 2019 U.S. trade shows               how efforts should increase individual                process in October 2018.
                                                taking place between April 1, 2019, and                 and group international attendance.                      Legal Authority: The statutory
                                                September 30, 2019, are eligible to                        (h) Logistics: The trade show site,                program authority for the ITA to
                                                apply for IBP participation through the                 facilities, transportation services, and              conduct the International Buyer
                                                                                                                                                              Program is 15 U.S.C. 4724. The DOC has
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                                                show organizer.                                         availability of accommodations at the
                                                   Exclusions: Trade shows that are                     site of the exhibition (i.e. International            the legal authority to enter into MOAs
                                                either first-time or horizontal (non-                   Trade Center, interpreters) are capable               with show organizers under the
                                                industry specific) shows generally will                 of accommodating large numbers of                     provisions of the Mutual Educational
                                                not be considered. Trade shows that                     attendees whose native language will                  and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961
                                                take place October 1, 2019, through                     not be English.                                       (MECEA), as amended (22 U.S.C. 2455(f)
                                                December 31, 2019, will not be                             (i) Level of Cooperation: The                      and 2458(c)). MECEA allows ITA to
                                                considered at this time. IBP has already                applicant demonstrates a willingness to               accept contributions of funds and


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                                                42258                        Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 162 / Tuesday, August 21, 2018 / Notices

                                                services from firms for the purposes of                 Select is that IBP offers worldwide                   U.S. firms interested in exporting, that
                                                furthering its mission.                                 promotion, whereas IBP Select focuses                 ITA determines to be leading
                                                  The Office of Management and Budget                   on promotion and recruitment in up to                 international trade shows. DOC
                                                (OMB) has approved the information                      five international markets. Specifically,             provides successful applicants with
                                                collection requirements of the                          through the IBP Select, the DOC selects               services in the form of targeted overseas
                                                application to this program (Form OMB                   domestic trade shows that will receive                promotion of the show by U.S.
                                                0625–0143) under the provisions of the                  ITA services in the form of targeted                  Embassies and Consulates; outreach to
                                                Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44                     promotion and recruitment in up to five               show participants about exporting;
                                                U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (OMB Control No.                   foreign markets, as well as export                    recruitment of potential buyers to attend
                                                0625–0143). Notwithstanding any other                   counseling to exhibitors at the trade                 the shows; and staff assistance in setting
                                                provision of law, no person is required                 show. This notice covers selection for                up and staffing international trade
                                                to respond to, nor shall a person be                    IBP Select participation during quarters              centers at the shows. Targeted
                                                subject to a penalty for failure to comply              2 and 3 of calendar year 2019.                        promotion in up to five markets can be
                                                with, a collection of information subject               DATES: Applications for IBP Select for                executed through the overseas offices of
                                                to the requirements of the Paperwork                    quarters 2 and 3 of calendar year 2019                ITA or by U.S. Embassies in countries
                                                Reduction Act, unless that collection of                must be received by October 5, 2018.                  where ITA does not maintain offices.
                                                information displays a currently valid                  ADDRESSES: The application form can be                   ITA is accepting applications for IBP
                                                OMB Control Number.                                     found at www.export.gov/ibp.                          Select from trade show organizers of
                                                  For further information please                        Applications may be submitted by any                  trade shows taking place between April
                                                contact: Vidya Desai, Senior Advisor for                of the following methods: (1) Mail/Hand               1, 2019, and September 30, 2019.
                                                Trade Events, Trade Promotion                           (including express) Delivery Service:                 Selection of a trade show for IBP Select
                                                Programs (IBP2019@trade.gov).                           International Buyer Program, Trade                    is valid for one show. A trade show
                                                                                                        Promotion Programs, International                     organizer seeking selection for a
                                                Dustin Ross,                                                                                                  recurring show must submit a new
                                                                                                        Trade Administration, U.S. Department
                                                Trade Promotion Programs.                                                                                     application for selection for each
                                                                                                        of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave.
                                                [FR Doc. 2018–18008 Filed 8–20–18; 8:45 am]             NW, Mailstop 52024, Washington, DC                    occurrence of the show. For shows that
                                                BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P                                  20230 or (2) email: IBP2019@trade.gov.                occur more than once in a calendar year,
                                                                                                        Email applications will be accepted as                the trade show organizer must submit a
                                                                                                        interim applications, and must be                     separate application for each show.
                                                DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE                                                                                           There is no fee required to submit an
                                                                                                        followed by a signed original
                                                                                                                                                              application. For IBP Select in quarters 2
                                                International Trade Administration                      application that is received by the
                                                                                                                                                              and 3 of calendar year 2019, ITA
                                                                                                        program no later than five (5) business
                                                [Docket No.: 180719676–8676–01]                                                                               expects to select approximately 2 shows
                                                                                                        days after the application deadline. To
                                                                                                                                                              from among the applicants. ITA will
                                                                                                        ensure that applications are received by
                                                Call for Applications for the                                                                                 select those shows that are determined
                                                                                                        the deadline, applicants are strongly
                                                International Buyer Program Select for                                                                        to most clearly support the statutory
                                                                                                        urged to send applications by express
                                                Quarters 2 and 3 Calendar Year 2019                                                                           mandate in 15 U.S.C. 4721 to promote
                                                                                                        delivery service (e.g., U.S. Postal Service           U.S. exports, especially those of small-
                                                AGENCY:  Industry and Analysis,                         Express Delivery, Federal Express, UPS,               and medium-sized enterprises, and that
                                                International Trade Administration,                     etc.).                                                best meet the selection criteria
                                                Department of Commerce.                                 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      articulated below. Once selected,
                                                ACTION: Notice and call for applications.               Vidya Desai, Senior Advisor, Trade                    applicants will be required to enter into
                                                                                                        Promotion Programs, International                     a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
                                                SUMMARY:   The U.S. Department of                       Trade Administration, U.S. Department                 with the DOC, and submit payment of
                                                Commerce (DOC), International Trade                     of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave.                   the $6,000 participation fee (by check or
                                                Administration (ITA) announces that it                  NW, Mailstop 52024, Washington, DC                    credit card) within 30 days of written
                                                will accept applications for the                        20230; Telephone (202) 482–2311;                      notification of acceptance into IBP
                                                International Buyer Program (IBP) Select                Email: IBP2019@trade.gov.                             Select. The MOA constitutes an
                                                for quarters 2 and 3 of calendar year                   SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IBP                    agreement between the DOC and the
                                                2019 (April 1, 2019, through September                  was established in the Omnibus Trade                  show organizer specifying which
                                                30, 2019). The IBP Select is currently                  and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Pub.                 responsibilities for international
                                                undergoing a program review that may                    L. 100–418, title II, § 2304, codified at             promotion and export assistance
                                                result in new ITA products and services                 15 U.S.C. 4724) to bring international                services at the trade shows are to be
                                                for trade shows and it will take ITA                    buyers together with U.S. firms by                    undertaken by the DOC as part of the
                                                some time to implement the                              promoting leading U.S. trade shows in                 IBP Select and, in turn, which
                                                recommended changes. Therefore, IBP                     industries with high export potential.                responsibilities are to be undertaken by
                                                is only moving forward with the current                 The IBP emphasizes cooperation                        the show organizer. Anyone requesting
                                                program until September 30, 2019.                       between the DOC and trade show                        application information will be sent a
                                                Should the program review result in                     organizers to benefit U.S. firms                      sample copy of the MOA along with the
                                                new ITA products and services for trade                 exhibiting at selected shows and                      application form and a copy of this
                                                shows, they will be announced                           provides practical, hands-on assistance               Federal Register Notice. Applicants are
                                                separately in the Federal Register.
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                                                                                                        such as export counseling and market                  encouraged to review the MOA closely,
                                                   This announcement sets out the                       analysis to U.S. companies interested in              as IBP Select participants are required to
                                                objectives, procedures and application                  exporting. Shows selected for the IBP                 comply with all terms, conditions, and
                                                review criteria for IBP Select. Under IBP               Select will provide a venue for U.S.                  obligations in the MOA. Trade show
                                                Select, ITA recruits international buyers               companies interested in expanding their               organizer obligations include the
                                                to U.S. trade shows to meet with U.S                    sales into international markets.                     construction of an International Trade
                                                suppliers exhibiting at those shows. The                   Through the IBP Select, ITA selects                Center at the trade show, production of
                                                main difference between IBP and IBP                     U.S. trade shows, with participation by               an export interest directory, and


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Document Created: 2018-08-21 00:07:08
Document Modified: 2018-08-21 00:07:08
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice and call for applications.
DatesApplications for the IBP for quarters 2 and 3 of calendar year 2019 must be received by October 5, 2018.
ContactVidya Desai, Senior Advisor for Trade Events, Trade Promotion Programs, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20230; Telephone (202) 482-2311; Email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 42256 

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