83 FR 4468 - Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program Select for Quarter 1 Calendar Year 2019
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 21 (January 31, 2018)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 21 (January 31, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-01870 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 21 (Wednesday, January 31, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 4468-4470] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-01870] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [Docket No. 171213999-7999-02] Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program Select for Quarter 1 Calendar Year 2019 AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice and call for applications. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), International Trade Administration (ITA) announces that it will accept applications for the International Buyer Program (IBP) Select for quarter 1 of calendar year 2019 (January 1, 2019, through March 31, 2019). The IBP Select is currently undergoing a program review that may result in new ITA products and services for trade shows. The program review may not be complete in time to provide products and services for shows that occur in the first quarter of calendar year 2019, so the IBP is moving forward with accepting applications for only that time period. The IBP may announce subsequent calls for applications for other quarters of calendar year 2019, depending on how soon ITA finalizes the program review. 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 sets out the objectives, procedures and application review criteria for IBP Select. Under IBP Select, ITA recruits international buyers to U.S. trade shows to meet with U.S suppliers exhibiting at those shows. The main difference between IBP and IBP Select is that IBP offers worldwide promotion, whereas IBP Select focuses on promotion and recruitment in up to five international markets. Specifically, through the IBP Select, the DOC selects domestic trade shows that will receive ITA services in the form of targeted promotion and recruitment in up to five foreign markets, as well as export counseling to exhibitors at the trade show. This notice covers selection for IBP Select participation during quarter 1 of calendar year 2019. DATES: Applications for IBP Select for quarter 1 of calendar year 2019 must be received by March 19, 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, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800--Mezzanine Level--Atrium North, Washington, DC 20004 or (2) email: IBP2019@trade.gov. Email applications will be accepted as interim applications, and must be followed by a signed original application that is received by the program no later than five (5) business days after the application deadline. To ensure that applications are received by the deadline, applicants are strongly urged to send applications by express delivery service (e.g., U.S. Postal Service Express Delivery, Federal Express, UPS, etc.). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vidya Desai, Senior Advisor, Trade Promotion Programs, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Ronald Reagan Building, Suite 800M--Mezzanine Level--Atrium North, Washington, DC 20004; Telephone (202) 482-2311; Email: IBP2019@trade.gov. 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 [[Page 4469]] between the DOC and trade show organizers to benefit U.S. firms exhibiting at selected shows and provides practical, hands-on assistance such as export counseling and market analysis to U.S. companies interested in exporting. Shows selected for the IBP Select will provide a venue for U.S. companies interested in expanding their sales into international markets. Through the IBP Select, ITA selects U.S. trade shows, with participation by U.S. firms interested in exporting, that ITA determines to be leading international trade shows. DOC provides successful applicants with services in the form of targeted overseas promotion of the show by U.S. Embassies and Consulates; outreach to show participants about exporting; recruitment of potential buyers to attend the shows; and staff assistance in setting up and staffing international trade centers at the shows. Targeted promotion in up to five markets can be executed through the overseas offices of ITA or by U.S. Embassies in countries where ITA does not maintain offices. ITA is accepting applications for IBP Select from trade show organizers of trade shows taking place between January 1, 2019, and March 31, 2019. Selection of a trade show for IBP Select is valid for one show. A trade show organizer seeking selection for a recurring show must submit a new application for selection for each occurrence of the show. For shows that occur more than once in a calendar year, the trade show organizer must submit a separate application for each show. There is no fee required to submit an application. For IBP Select in quarter 1 of calendar year 2019, ITA expects to select approximately 3 shows from among the applicants. ITA will select those shows that are determined to most clearly support the statutory mandate in 15 U.S.C. 4721 to promote U.S. exports, especially those of small- and medium- sized enterprises, and that best meet the selection criteria articulated below. Once selected, applicants will be required to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the DOC, and submit payment of the $6,000 participation fee (by check or credit card) within 30 days of written notification of acceptance into IBP Select. The MOA constitutes an agreement between the DOC and the show organizer specifying which responsibilities for international promotion and export assistance services at the trade shows are to be undertaken by the DOC as part of the IBP Select and, in turn, which responsibilities are to be undertaken by the show organizer. Anyone requesting application information will be sent a sample copy of the MOA along with the application form and a copy of this Federal Register Notice. Applicants are encouraged to review the MOA closely, as IBP Select participants are required to comply with all terms, conditions, and obligations in the MOA. Trade show organizer obligations include the construction of an International Trade Center at the trade show, production of an export interest directory, and provision of complimentary hotel accommodations for DOC staff as explained in the MOA. ITA responsibilities include targeted promotion of the trade show and, where feasible, recruitment of international buyers to that show from up to five target markets identified, provision of on-site export assistance to U.S. exhibitors at the show, and the reporting of results to the show organizer. Selection as an IBP Select show does not constitute a guarantee by DOC of the show's success. IBP Select selection is not an endorsement of the show except as to its international buyer activities. Non- selection of an applicant for IBP Select status should not be viewed as a determination that the show will not be successful in promoting U.S. exports. Eligibility: U.S. trade shows taking place between January 1, 2019, and March 31, 2019, with 1,350 or fewer exhibitors are eligible to apply, through the show organizer, for IBP Select participation. First- time shows will also be considered. Exclusions: U.S. trade shows with over 1,350 exhibitors will not be considered for IBP Select. Trade shows that take place April 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019, will not be considered at this time. If the program review described in the SUMMARY section above does not result in new ITA programs and services for trade shows that take place April 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019, a separate Federal Register Notice will be issued to call for applications for the International Buyer Program Select for other quarters of calendar year 2019. General Evaluation Criteria: ITA will evaluate applicants for IBP Select using the following criteria: (a) Export Potential: The trade show promotes products and services from U.S. industries that have high export potential, as determined by DOC sources, including industry analysts' assessment of export potential, ITA best prospects lists, and U.S. export analysis. (b) Level of International Interest: The trade show meets the needs of a significant number of overseas markets and corresponds to marketing opportunities as identified by ITA. Previous international attendance at the show may be used as an indicator. (c) Scope of the Show: The show must offer a broad spectrum of U.S. made products and services for the subject industry. Trade shows with a majority of U.S. firms as exhibitors are given priority. (d) U.S. Content of Show Exhibitors: Trade shows with exhibitors featuring a high percentage of products produced in the United States or products with a high degree of U.S. content will be preferred. (e) Stature of the Show: The trade show is clearly recognized by the industry it covers as a leading show for the promotion of that industry's products and services both domestically and internationally, and as a showplace for the latest technology or services in that industry. (f) Level of Exhibitor Interest: There is significant interest on the part of U.S. exhibitors in receiving international business visitors during the trade show. A significant number of U.S. exhibitors should be new-to-export or seeking to expand their sales into additional export markets. (g) Level of Overseas Marketing: There has been a demonstrated effort by the applicant to market prior shows overseas. In addition, the applicant should describe in detail the international marketing program to be conducted for the show, and explain how efforts should increase individual and group international attendance. (h) Level of Cooperation: The applicant demonstrates a willingness to cooperate with ITA to fulfill the program's goals and adhere to the target dates set out in the MOA and in the show timetables, both of which are available from the program office (see the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above). Past experience in the IBP will be taken into account in evaluating the applications received. (i) Delegation Incentives: Waived or reduced (by at least 50% off lowest price) admission fees are required for international attendees who are participating in IBP Select. Delegation leaders also must be provided complimentary admission to the show. In addition, show organizers should offer a range of incentives to delegations and/or delegation leaders recruited by the DOC overseas posts. Examples of incentives to international visitors and to organized delegations include: Special organized events, such as receptions, meetings with association executives, briefings, and site tours; or complimentary accommodations for delegation leaders. [[Page 4470]] Review Process: ITA will vet all applications received based on the criteria set out in this notice. Vetting will include soliciting input from ITA industry analysts, as well as domestic and international field offices, focusing primarily on the export potential, level of international interest, and stature of the show. In reviewing applications, ITA will also consider sector and calendar diversity in terms of the need to allocate resources to support selected shows. Application Requirements: Show organizers submitting applications for quarter 1 of calendar year 2019 IBP Select are required to submit: (1) A narrative statement addressing each question in the application, OMB 0625-0143 (found at www.export.gov/ibp); and (2) a signed statement that ``The information submitted in this application is correct and the applicant will abide by the terms set forth in this Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program Select (January 1, 2019, through March 31, 2019);'' on or before the deadline noted above. Applications for IBP Select must be received by Wednesday, January 31, 2018. There is no fee required to apply. ITA expects to issue the results of this process in April 2018. Legal Authority: The statutory program authority for ITA to conduct the IBP is 15 U.S.C. 4724. ITA has the legal authority to enter into MOAs with show organizers under the provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (MECEA), as amended (22 U.S.C. 2455(f) and 2458(c)). MECEA allows ITA to accept contributions of funds and services from firms for the purposes of furthering its mission. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements of the application to this program (0625-0143) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (OMB Control No. 0625-0143). Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. For further information please contact: Vidya Desai, Senior Advisor, Trade Promotion Programs (IBP2019@trade.gov). Frank Spector, Trade Promotion Programs. [FR Doc. 2018-01870 Filed 1-30-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P
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customer-) specific per-unit duty Administrative Protective Order announced separately in the Federal
assessment rates based on the ratio of This notice also serves as a reminder Register.
the total amount of dumping calculated This announcement sets out the
to parties subject to administrative
for the importer’s (or customer’s) objectives, procedures and application
protective order (APO) of their
examined sales to the total sales review criteria for IBP Select. Under IBP
responsibility concerning the return or
quantity associated with those sales, in Select, ITA recruits international buyers
destruction of proprietary information
accordance with 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1). to U.S. trade shows to meet with U.S
disclosed under APO in accordance suppliers exhibiting at those shows. The
Where an importer- (or customer-) with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which main difference between IBP and IBP
specific assessment rate is zero or de continues to govern business Select is that IBP offers worldwide
minimis, we will instruct CBP to proprietary information in this segment promotion, whereas IBP Select focuses
liquidate the appropriate entries of the proceeding. Timely written on promotion and recruitment in up to
without regard to antidumping duties. notification of the return/destruction of five international markets. Specifically,
APO materials or conversion to judicial through the IBP Select, the DOC selects
Cash Deposit Requirements protective order is hereby requested. domestic trade shows that will receive
The following cash deposit Failure to comply with the regulations ITA services in the form of targeted
requirements will be effective upon and terms of an APO is a violation, promotion and recruitment in up to five
publication of the final results of this which is subject to sanction. foreign markets, as well as export
administrative review for all shipments Notification to Interested Parties counseling to exhibitors at the trade
of the subject merchandise entered, or show. This notice covers selection for
We are issuing and publishing this IBP Select participation during quarter 1
withdrawn from warehouse, for notice in accordance with sections
consumption on or after the publication of calendar year 2019.
751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
date, as provided for by section DATES: Applications for IBP Select for
Dated: January 24, 2018. quarter 1 of calendar year 2019 must be
751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) The cash
deposit rate for LGE will be the rate Christian Marsh, received by March 19, 2018.
established in the final results of this Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement ADDRESSES: The application form can be
and Compliance. found at www.export.gov/ibp.
review; (2) for previously reviewed or
investigated companies not [FR Doc. 2018–01868 Filed 1–30–18; 8:45 am] Applications may be submitted by any
participating in this review, the cash BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P of the following methods: (1) Mail/Hand
deposit rate will continue to be the (including express) Delivery Service:
company-specific rate published for the International Buyer Program, Trade
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Promotion Programs, International
most recent period; (3) if the exporter is
not a firm covered in this review, a prior Trade Administration, U.S. Department
International Trade Administration of Commerce, Ronald Reagan Building,
review, or the less-than-fair-value
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite
(LTFV) investigation, but the [Docket No. 171213999–7999–02] 800—Mezzanine Level—Atrium North,
manufacturer is, the cash deposit rate
Washington, DC 20004 or (2) email:
will be the rate established for the most Call for Applications for the IBP2019@trade.gov. Email applications
recent period for the manufacturer of International Buyer Program Select for will be accepted as interim applications,
the merchandise; and (4) the cash Quarter 1 Calendar Year 2019 and must be followed by a signed
deposit rate for all other manufacturers original application that is received by
or exporters will continue to be 11.80 AGENCY: International Trade
Administration, Department of the program no later than five (5)
percent, the all-others rate established business days after the application
Commerce.
in the LTFV investigation.4 These deadline. To ensure that applications
deposit requirements, when imposed, ACTION: Notice and call for applications.
are received by the deadline, applicants
shall remain in effect until further are strongly urged to send applications
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of
notice. Commerce (DOC), International Trade by express delivery service (e.g., U.S.
Notification to Importers Administration (ITA) announces that it Postal Service Express Delivery, Federal
will accept applications for the Express, UPS, etc.).
This notice also serves as a final International Buyer Program (IBP) Select FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
reminder to importers of their for quarter 1 of calendar year 2019 Vidya Desai, Senior Advisor, Trade
responsibility under 19 CFR (January 1, 2019, through March 31, Promotion Programs, International
351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate 2019). The IBP Select is currently Trade Administration, U.S. Department
regarding the reimbursement of undergoing a program review that may of Commerce, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave.
antidumping and/or countervailing result in new ITA products and services NW, Ronald Reagan Building, Suite
duties prior to liquidation of the for trade shows. The program review 800M—Mezzanine Level—Atrium
relevant entries during this review may not be complete in time to provide North, Washington, DC 20004;
period. Failure to comply with this products and services for shows that Telephone (202) 482–2311; Email:
requirement could result in the occur in the first quarter of calendar IBP2019@trade.gov.
Secretary’s presumption that year 2019, so the IBP is moving forward SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IBP
with accepting applications for only that was established in the Omnibus Trade
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reimbursement of antidumping and/or
countervailing duties occurred and the time period. The IBP may announce and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Pub.
subsequent assessment of double subsequent calls for applications for L. 100–418, title II, § 2304, codified at
antidumping duties. other quarters of calendar year 2019, 15 U.S.C. 4724) to bring international
depending on how soon ITA finalizes buyers together with U.S. firms by
4 See Large Residential Washers from Mexico and the program review. Should the program promoting leading U.S. trade shows in
the Republic of Korea: Antidumping Duty Orders, review result in new ITA products and industries with high export potential.
78 FR 11148 (February 15, 2013). services for trade shows, they will be The IBP emphasizes cooperation
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Review Process: ITA will vet all Trade Promotion Programs (IBP2019@ we are rescinding the administrative
applications received based on the trade.gov). review of PSF from China for the POR.
criteria set out in this notice. Vetting Frank Spector, Assessment
will include soliciting input from ITA
Trade Promotion Programs.
industry analysts, as well as domestic We will instruct U.S. Customs and
[FR Doc. 2018–01870 Filed 1–30–18; 8:45 am]
and international field offices, focusing Border Protection (CBP) to assess
BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P
primarily on the export potential, level antidumping duties on all appropriate
of international interest, and stature of entries. Because Commerce is
the show. In reviewing applications, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE rescinding this administrative review in
ITA will also consider sector and its entirety, the entries to which this
calendar diversity in terms of the need International Trade Administration administrative review pertained shall be
to allocate resources to support selected [A–570–905] assessed antidumping duties at rates
shows. equal to the cash deposit of estimated
Application Requirements: Show Certain Polyester Staple Fiber From antidumping duties required at the time
organizers submitting applications for the People’s Republic of China: of entry, or withdrawal from warehouse,
quarter 1 of calendar year 2019 IBP Rescission of 2016–2017 Antidumping for consumption, in accordance with 19
Select are required to submit: (1) A Duty Administrative Review CFR 351.212(c)(1)(i). The Department
narrative statement addressing each AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, intends to issue appropriate assessment
question in the application, OMB 0625– International Trade Administration, instructions to CBP 15 days after the
0143 (found at www.export.gov/ibp); Department of Commerce. publication of this notice.
and (2) a signed statement that ‘‘The SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce Notifications
information submitted in this (Commerce) is rescinding the
application is correct and the applicant administrative review of the This notice serves as a final reminder
will abide by the terms set forth in this antidumping duty order on certain to importers of their responsibility
Call for Applications for the polyester staple fiber (PSF) from the under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a
International Buyer Program Select People’s Republic of China (China) for certificate regarding the reimbursement
(January 1, 2019, through March 31, the period of review (POR), June 1, of antidumping duties prior to
2019);’’ on or before the deadline noted 2016, through May 31, 2017. liquidation of the relevant entries
above. Applications for IBP Select must DATES: Applicable January 31, 2018. during this review period. Failure to
be received by Wednesday, January 31, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul comply with this requirement could
2018. There is no fee required to apply. Walker, AD/CVD Operations, Office V, result in Commerce’s presumption that
ITA expects to issue the results of this Enforcement and Compliance, reimbursement of the antidumping
process in April 2018. International Trade Administration, duties occurred and the subsequent
Legal Authority: The statutory U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 assessment of doubled antidumping
program authority for ITA to conduct Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, duties.
the IBP is 15 U.S.C. 4724. ITA has the DC 20230; telephone (202) 482–0413. This notice also serves as a final
legal authority to enter into MOAs with SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: reminder to parties subject to
show organizers under the provisions of Background administrative protective order (APO) of
the Mutual Educational and Cultural their responsibility concerning the
Exchange Act of 1961 (MECEA), as On August 1, 2017, based on a timely return or destruction of proprietary
amended (22 U.S.C. 2455(f) and request for review by DAK Americas, information disclosed under APO in
2458(c)). MECEA allows ITA to accept LLC (the petitioner), Commerce accordance with 19 CFR 351.305, which
contributions of funds and services from published in the Federal Register a
continues to govern business
firms for the purposes of furthering its notice of initiation of an administrative
proprietary information in this segment
review of the antidumping duty order
mission. of the proceeding. Timely written
on PSF from China, covering the POR.1
The Office of Management and Budget On October 27, 2017, the petitioner notification of the return/destruction of
(OMB) has approved the information withdrew its request for an APO materials or conversion to judicial
collection requirements of the administrative review in its entirety.2 protective order is hereby requested.
application to this program (0625–0143) Failure to comply with the regulations
Rescission of Review and terms of an APO is a violation
under the provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), the which is subject to sanction.
et seq.) (OMB Control No. 0625–0143). Department will rescind an This notice is issued and published in
Notwithstanding any other provision of administrative review, in whole or in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and
law, no person is required to respond to, part, if the party that requested the 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
nor shall a person be subject to a review withdraws its request within 90 amended, and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4).
penalty for failure to comply with, a days of the publication of the notice of
initiation of the requested review. The Dated: January 24, 2018.
collection of information subject to the
petitioner withdrew its request within James Maeder,
requirements of the Paperwork
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Reduction Act, unless that collection of the 90-day deadline. No other party Senior Director performing the duties of
requested an administrative review of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping
information displays a currently valid
the antidumping duty order. As a result, and Countervailing Duty Operations.
OMB Control Number.
[FR Doc. 2018–01871 Filed 1–30–18; 8:45 am]
For further information please 1 See Initiation of Antidumping and BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
contact: Vidya Desai, Senior Advisor, Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 82 FR
35749 (August 1, 2017).
2 See the petitioner’s October 27, 2017 letter.
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| Action | Notice and call for applications. | |
| Dates | Applications for IBP Select for quarter 1 of calendar year 2019 must be received by March 19, 2018. | |
| Contact | Vidya Desai, Senior Advisor, Trade Promotion Programs, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Ronald Reagan Building, Suite 800M--Mezzanine Level--Atrium North, Washington, DC 20004; Telephone (202) 482-2311; Email: [email protected] | |
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