83 FR 52391 - Announcement of July 2018 Approved International Trade Administration Trade Missions
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 201 (October 17, 2018)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 201 (October 17, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-22097 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 201 (Wednesday, October 17, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 52391-52394] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-22097] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Announcement of July 2018 Approved International Trade Administration Trade Missions AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA) is announcing two upcoming trade missions that will be recruited, organized, and implemented by ITA. These missions are: Trade Mission to India and Indo-Pacific in Conjunction with Trade Winds Indo-Pacific--May 6-13, 2019. Cybersecurity Business Development Mission to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden--September 23-27, 2019. A summary of each 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 website: 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 websites, 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. DATES: Applicable October 17, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gemal Brangman, Trade Promotion Programs, Industry and Analysis, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington DC 20230; telephone (202) 482-3773. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 [[Page 52392]] 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) 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. Balance of company size and location may also be considered during the review process. 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 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. Mission List: (additional information about each mission can be found at http://export.gov/trademissions). Trade Mission to India and Indo-Pacific in Conjunction With Trade Winds Indo-Pacific, May 6-13, 2019 Summary The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) is organizing a trade mission to India and the Indo-Pacific region, that will include the Trade Winds Indo-Pacific business forum in New Delhi, India, May 2019. U.S. trade mission members will participate in the Trade Winds--Indo-Pacific business forum in New Delhi, India (which is also open to U.S. companies not participating in the trade mission). Trade mission participants may participate in their choice of mission stops based on recommendations from the USFCS. Each trade mission stop will include one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors and joint-venture partners, and networking events. Trade mission participants electing to participate in the Trade Winds Indo-Pacific business forum may attend regional consultations with USFCS Senior Commercial Officers and Officers from participating State Department Partner Posts. This mission is open to U.S. companies from a cross section of industries with growth potential in India and the Indo-Pacific region, including but not limited to: Aviation and defense, energy, healthcare, environmental technologies, digital services, infrastructure, smart cities, mining, agribusiness, automotive, and consumer goods. Schedule This timetable allows for clients to take part in business matchmaking across the diverse Indian marketplace by offering scheduled business-to-business meetings in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad. This structure ensures that each post has set days for meetings that allow the clients to explore up to three of their best prospects for business. The clients have the option to travel over the weekend to their choice of a mission stop offered in Bangladesh or Sri Lanka. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sunday, May 5................. Arrive in New Delhi, India. Monday-Wednesday, May 6-8..... New Delhi, India: Trade Winds Business Forum. Registration and Market Briefings, Business to Business meetings, Consultations with U.S. government trade representatives and networking with U.S. and foreign government and business officials. Thursday, May 9............... Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata: Business to Business Meetings (Choice of one mission stop). Friday, May 10................ Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata: Business to Business Meetings (Choice of one mission stop). Saturday-Sunday, May 11-12.... Travel to Bangladesh or Sri Lanka if electing to participate in one of these mission stops. Monday, May 13................ Bangladesh or Sri Lanka: Business to Business meetings and networking with government and business officials. Tuesday, May 14............... Trade Mission Participants Depart. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 52393]] Website: Please visit our official mission website for more information: http://export.gov/tradewinds. Participation Requirements All parties interested in participating in the trade mission to India (including mission stops with business matchmaking within India and/or Bangladesh or Sri Lanka must complete and submit an application package 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 40 companies and/or trade associations will be selected to participate in the mission from the applicant pool on a rolling basis. Mission stop participation will be limited as follows: Business matchmaking capacity: New Delhi--30 Mumbai--30 Chennai--25 Kolkata--15 Bengaluru--25 Ahmedabad--8 Hyderabad--5 Partner Post Sri Lanka--5 Partner Post Bangladesh--12 Additional delegates may be accepted based on available space. U.S. companies and/or trade associations already doing business in or seeking business in India, Sri Lanka or Bangladesh for the first time may apply. Fees and Expenses 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. The below trade mission fees include the $650 participation fee for the Trade Winds business forum to be held in New Delhi, India on May 6- 8, 2019. 1. For one mission stop, the participation fee will be $2,200 for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) and $4,200 for large firms. 2. For two mission stops, the participation fee will be $3,200 for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) and $5,200 for large firms. 3. For three mission stops, the participation fee will be $4,200 for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) and $6,200 for large firms. 4. For four mission stops, the participation fee will be $5,200 for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) and $7,200 for large firms. An additional representative for both SMEs and large firms will require an additional fee of $500. Timeline for Recruitment Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no later than March 15, 2019. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and make selection decisions on a rolling basis beginning October 31, 2018, until the maximum number of participants is selected. After March 15, 2019, applications will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit. Contacts Leslie Drake, Director U.S. Export Assistance Center--Charleston, WV, [email protected], Tel: 304-347-5123 International Contact Information Aileen Nandi, Acting Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service New Delhi, Email: [email protected] Greg Taevs, Acting Deputy Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service Mumbai, Email: [email protected] Cyber-Security Business Development Mission to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, September 23-27, 2019 Summary The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), is organizing a cybersecurity Business Development Mission to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. This mission aims to introduce U.S. firms and trade associations to Northern Europe's information and communication technology (ICT), security, and critical infrastructure protection markets. It will assist U.S. companies in finding business partners to which they may export their products and services in the region. This mission intends to include representatives from U.S. companies and U.S. trade associations with members that provide cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection products and services. The mission will visit Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, giving U.S. firms access to business development opportunities across in the Nordic region. Participating firms will gain market insights, make industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance their own specific projects, all with the goal of increasing U.S. product and service exports to the region. This mission will include customized, one-on-one, business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors, and joint venture partners. It will also allow for meetings with industry leaders as well as state and local government officials, along with other networking events. Like many other European countries, the Nordic cybersecurity market revolves around the following categories: Security Software: Software as a Service (SAaS); Anti-virus software; content-management soft-ware; Security Information and Event Management (SIEM); software associated with compliance and disclosure regulations. Security Services: Managed Information Security Services (MISS); Outsourcing; security audits and penetration testing; services associated with compliance and disclosure regulations. Security Appliances: Unified Threat Management (UTM)--the unification of firewall, VPN, ID&P and gateway antivirus into a single platform; wireless and application security solutions; biometric technology. Proposed Timetable * Note: The schedule below is only an example of potential activities during the mission and are subject to change. The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on the availability of host government and business officials, specific goals of mission participants, and ground transportation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sunday, September 22............................ Trade Mission Participants Arrive in Copenhagen. Monday, September 23, Copenhagen................ Welcome and Denmark Country Briefing; Participant Elevator Pitches followed by matchmaking appointments; Networking Lunch; Matchmaking continues; Networking Reception at Ambassador's residence (TBC). Tuesday, September 24, Copenhagen/Oslo.......... Public Sector Roundtable incl. light lunch; Travel to Oslo; Networking Reception at Ambassador's residence including Norway Country Briefing (TBC). Wednesday, September 25, Oslo/Stockholm......... Public Sector Roundtable; Networking Lunch with Participant Elevator Pitches; Matchmaking appointments; Depart for Stockholm. [[Page 52394]] Thursday, September 26, Stockholm............... Welcome and Sweden Country Briefing; Participant Elevator Pitches followed by matchmaking appointments; Networking Lunch; Matchmaking continues; Networking Reception at Ambassador's residence (TBC). Friday, September 27............................ Public Sector Roundtable; Mission concludes and Participants Depart. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Participation Requirements All parties interested in participating in the trade mission must complete and submit an application package for consideration by the U.S. 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 10 and maximum of 12 firms and/or trade associations will be selected to participate in the mission from the applicant pool. Fees and Expenses 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 is required. Upon notification of acceptance to participate, those selected have 5 business days to submit payment or the acceptance may be revoked. The participation fee for the Business Development Mission will be $3,800.00 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SME); and $4,800.00 for large firms or trade associations. The fee for each additional firm representative (large firm or SME/trade organization) is $1,000. Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each mission participant. Interpreter and driver services can be arranged for additional cost. Delegation members will be able to take advantage of U.S. Embassy rates for hotel rooms. Timeframe for Recruitment and Application Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no later than June 14, 2019. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and make selection decisions on a rolling basis beginning September 10, 2018 until the maximum of 12 participants is selected. Applications received after June 14, 2019, will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit. Contacts USA Gemal Brangman, Project Officer, Trade Promotion Programs, Washington, DC, Tel: 202-482-3773, [email protected] Pompeya Lambrecht, Senior International Trade Specialist, Northern Virginia--USEAC, Tel: 703-235-0102, [email protected] Sheryl Hitomi, International Trade Specialist, San Jose--USEAC, Tel: 408-535-2757, [email protected] Denmark Aleksander Moos, Commercial Specialist, Tel: + 45 33 41 73 15, [email protected] Norway Heming Bjorna, Senior Commercial Specialist, Tel: + 47 21 30 88 66, [email protected] Sweden Tuula Ahlstrom, Senior Commercial Specialist, Tel: + 46 8 783 5346, [email protected] Tiara Hampton-Diggs, Program Specialist for Trade Promotion Programs. [FR Doc. 2018-22097 Filed 10-16-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P
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mattresses.’’ ‘‘Hybrid mattresses’’ contain two DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE when evaluating the application. If the
or more support systems as the core, such as requisite minimum number of
layers of both memory foam and innerspring International Trade Administration participants is not selected for a
units. particular mission by the recruitment
‘‘Non-innerspring mattresses’’ are those Announcement of July 2018 Approved deadline, the mission may be cancelled.
that do not contain any innerspring units. International Trade Administration Each applicant must also certify that
They are generally produced from foams Trade Missions the products and services it seeks to
(e.g., polyurethane, memory (viscoelastic), export through the mission are either
latex foam, gel-infused viscoelastic (gel AGENCY: International Trade
Administration, Department of produced in the United States, or, if not,
foam), thermobonded polyester,
Commerce. are marketed under the name of a U.S.
polyethylene) or other resilient filling.
Mattresses covered by the scope of this
firm and have at least fifty-one percent
SUMMARY: The United States Department
investigation may be imported U.S. content by value. In the case of a
of Commerce, International Trade
independently, as part of furniture or trade association or organization, the
Administration (ITA) is announcing two
furniture mechanisms (e.g., convertible sofa applicant must certify that, for each firm
upcoming trade missions that will be
bed mattresses, sofa bed mattresses imported or service provider to be represented by
recruited, organized, and implemented
with sofa bed mechanisms, corner group the association/organization, the
by ITA. These missions are:
mattresses, day-bed mattresses, roll-away bed products and/or services the
mattresses, high risers, trundle bed Trade Mission to India and Indo-Pacific represented firm or service provider
mattresses, crib mattresses), or as part of a set in Conjunction with Trade Winds seeks to export are either produced in
in combination with a ‘‘mattress foundation.’’ Indo-Pacific—May 6–13, 2019. the United States or, if not, marketed
‘‘Mattress foundations’’ are any base or Cybersecurity Business Development under the name of a U.S. firm and have
support for a mattress. Mattress foundations Mission to Denmark, Norway, and at least 51% U.S. content.
are commonly referred to as ‘‘foundations,’’ Sweden—September 23–27, 2019. A trade association/organization
‘‘boxsprings,’’ ‘‘platforms,’’ and/or ‘‘bases.’’ A summary of each mission is found applicant must certify to the above for
Bases can be static, foldable, or adjustable. below. Application information and all of the companies it seeks to represent
Only the mattress is covered by the scope if more detailed mission information, on the mission.
imported as part of furniture, with furniture
including the commercial setting and In addition, each applicant must:
mechanisms, or as part of a set in • Certify that the products and
sector information, can be found at the
combination with a mattress foundation.
Excluded from the scope of this trade mission website: http://export.gov/ services that it wishes to market through
investigation are ‘‘futon’’ mattresses. A trademissions. the mission would be in compliance
‘‘futon’’ is a bi-fold frame made of wood, For each mission, recruitment will be with U.S. export controls and
metal, or plastic material, or any combination conducted in an open and public regulations;
thereof, that functions as both seating manner, including publication in the • Certify that it has identified any
furniture (such as a couch, love seat, or sofa) Federal Register, posting on the matter pending before any bureau or
and a bed. A ‘‘futon mattress’’ is a tufted Commerce Department trade mission office in the Department of Commerce;
mattress, where the top covering is secured calendar (http://export.gov/ • Certify that it has identified any
to the bottom with thread that goes trademissions) and other internet pending litigation (including any
completely through the mattress from the top websites, press releases to general and administrative proceedings) to which it
through to the bottom, and it does not trade media, direct mail, broadcast fax, is a party that involves the Department
contain innersprings or foam. A futon notices by industry trade associations of Commerce; and
mattress is both the bed and seating surface and other multiplier groups, and • Sign and submit an agreement that
for the futon. publicity at industry meetings, it and its affiliates (1) have not and will
Also excluded from the scope are airbeds
symposia, conferences, and trade shows. not engage in the bribery of foreign
(including inflatable mattresses) and officials in connection with a
waterbeds, which consist of air- or liquid- DATES: Applicable October 17, 2018.
company’s/participant’s involvement in
filled bladders as the core or main support FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: this mission, and (2) maintain and
system of the mattress. Gemal Brangman, Trade Promotion enforce a policy that prohibits the
Further, also excluded from the scope of Programs, Industry and Analysis, bribery of foreign officials.
this investigation are any products covered International Trade Administration, In the case of a trade association/
by the existing antidumping duty order on U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
uncovered innerspring units. See Uncovered
organization, the applicant must certify
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington that each firm or service provider to be
Innerspring Units from the People’s Republic DC 20230; telephone (202) 482–3773.
of China: Notice of Antidumping Duty Order, represented by the association/
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: organization can make the above
74 FR 7661 (February 19, 2009).
The products subject to this investigation The Following Conditions for certifications.
are currently properly classifiable under Participation Will Be Used for Each The Following Selection Criteria Will
Harmonized Tariff Schedule for the United Mission Be Used for Each Mission
States (HTSUS) subheadings: 9404.21.0010,
9404.21.0013, 9404.29.1005, 9404.29.1013, Applicants must submit a completed Targeted mission participants are U.S.
9404.29.9085, and 9404.29.9087. Products and signed mission application and firms, services providers and trade
subject to this investigation may also enter supplemental application materials, associations/organizations providing or
under HTSUS subheadings: 9404.21.0095, including adequate information on their promoting U.S. products and services
9404.29.1095, 9404.29.9095, 9401.40.0000, products and/or services, primary that have an interest in entering or
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES
and 9401.90.5081. Although the HTSUS market objectives, and goals for expanding their business in the
subheadings are provided for convenience participation. If the Department of mission’s destination country. The
and customs purposes, the written Commerce receives an incomplete following criteria will be evaluated in
description of the merchandise subject to this application, the Department may either: selecting participants:
investigation is dispositive. Reject the application, request • Suitability of the applicant’s (or in
[FR Doc. 2018–22577 Filed 10–16–18; 8:45 am] additional information/clarification, or the case of a trade association/
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P take the lack of information into account organization, represented firm or service
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Thursday, September 26, Stockholm Welcome and Sweden Country Briefing; Participant Elevator Pitches followed by matchmaking appoint-
ments; Networking Lunch; Matchmaking continues; Networking Reception at Ambassador’s residence
(TBC).
Friday, September 27 ......................... Public Sector Roundtable; Mission concludes and Participants Depart.
Participation Requirements Northern Virginia—USEAC, Tel: 703– comments on a possible one-year
All parties interested in participating 235–0102, Pompeya.Lambrecht@ renewal that could be issued under
in the trade mission must complete and trade.gov certain circumstances and if all
submit an application package for Sheryl Hitomi, International Trade requirements are met, as described in
consideration by the U.S. Department of Specialist, San Jose—USEAC, Tel: Request for Public Comments at the end
Commerce. All applicants will be 408–535–2757, Sheryl.Hitomi@ of this notice. NMFS will consider
evaluated on their ability to meet certain trade.gov public comments prior to making any
conditions and best satisfy the selection Denmark final decision on the issuance of the
criteria as outlined below. A minimum requested MMPA authorizations and
Aleksander Moos, Commercial agency responses will be summarized in
of 10 and maximum of 12 firms and/or Specialist, Tel: + 45 33 41 73 15,
trade associations will be selected to the final notice of our decision.
Aleksander.Moos@trade.gov DATES: Comments and information must
participate in the mission from the
applicant pool. Norway be received no later than November 16,
Heming Bjorna, Senior Commercial 2018.
Fees and Expenses ADDRESSES: Comments should be
Specialist, Tel: + 47 21 30 88 66,
If, and when, an applicant is selected Heming.Bjorna@trade.gov addressed to Jolie Harrison, Chief,
to participate on a particular mission, a Permits and Conservation Division,
payment to the Department of Sweden Office of Protected Resources, National
Commerce in the amount of the Tuula Ahlstrom, Senior Commercial Marine Fisheries Service. Physical
designated participation fee is required. Specialist, Tel: + 46 8 783 5346, comments should be sent to 1315 East-
Upon notification of acceptance to Tuula.Ahlstrom@trade.gov West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
participate, those selected have 5 and electronic comments should be sent
business days to submit payment or the Tiara Hampton-Diggs, to ITP.Young@noaa.gov.
acceptance may be revoked. The Program Specialist for Trade Promotion Instructions: NMFS is not responsible
participation fee for the Business Programs. for comments sent by any other method,
Development Mission will be $3,800.00 [FR Doc. 2018–22097 Filed 10–16–18; 8:45 am] to any other address or individual, or
for small or medium-sized enterprises BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P received after the end of the comment
(SME); and $4,800.00 for large firms or period. Comments received
trade associations. The fee for each electronically, including all
additional firm representative (large DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE attachments, must not exceed a 25-
firm or SME/trade organization) is megabyte file size. Attachments to
$1,000. Expenses for travel, lodging, National Oceanic and Atmospheric electronic comments will be accepted in
meals, and incidentals will be the Administration Microsoft Word or Excel or Adobe PDF
responsibility of each mission RIN 0648–XG506 file formats only. All comments
participant. Interpreter and driver received are a part of the public record
services can be arranged for additional Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to and will generally be posted online at
cost. Delegation members will be able to Specified Activities; Taking Marine https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/node/
take advantage of U.S. Embassy rates for Mammals Incidental to In-Water 23111 without change. All personal
hotel rooms. Demolition and Construction Activities identifying information (e.g., name,
Associated With a Harbor address) voluntarily submitted by the
Timeframe for Recruitment and Improvement Project in Statter Harbor, commenter may be publicly accessible.
Application Alaska Do not submit confidential business
Recruitment for the mission will information or otherwise sensitive or
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
begin immediately and conclude no protected information.
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
later than June 14, 2019. The U.S. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sara
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Department of Commerce will review Young, Office of Protected Resources,
Commerce.
applications and make selection NMFS, (301) 427–8401. Electronic
ACTION: Notice; proposed incidental
decisions on a rolling basis beginning copies of the application and supporting
September 10, 2018 until the maximum harassment authorization; request for
comments on proposed authorization documents, as well as a list of the
of 12 participants is selected. references cited in this document, may
Applications received after June 14, and possible renewal.
be obtained online at: https://
2019, will be considered only if space SUMMARY: NMFS has received a request www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/
and scheduling constraints permit. from the City of Juneau for authorization marine-mammal-protection/incidental-
Contacts to take marine mammals incidental to take-authorizations-construction-
harbor improvement projects in Statter activities. In case of problems accessing
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USA Harbor, Alaska. Pursuant to the Marine these documents, please call the contact
Gemal Brangman, Project Officer, Trade Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS listed above.
Promotion Programs, Washington, DC, is requesting comments on its proposal SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Tel: 202–482–3773, to issue an incidental harassment
Gemal.Brangman@trade.gov authorization (IHA) to incidentally take Background
Pompeya Lambrecht, Senior marine mammals during the specified The MMPA prohibits the ‘‘take’’ of
International Trade Specialist, activities. NMFS is also requesting marine mammals, with certain
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