Smart Cities Infrastructure Business Development Mission to India; February 8-12, 2016, 46243-46245 [2015-19123]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 149 / Tuesday, August 4, 2015 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Economic Analysis Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Services Surveys: BE–125, Quarterly Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intellectual Property With Foreign Persons Bureau of Economic Analysis, Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before October 5, 2015. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, or via email at jjessup@doc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Christopher Stein, Chief, Services Surveys Branch BE–50 (SSB), Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230; phone: (202) 606–9850; fax: (202) 606–5318; or via email at christopher.stein@bea.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: I. Abstract The Quarterly Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intellectual Property with Foreign Persons (BE–125) is a survey that collects data from U.S. persons that engage in covered transactions with foreign persons in selected services or intellectual property. A U.S. person must report if it had sales of covered services or intellectual property to foreign persons that exceeded $6 million for the previous fiscal year, or are expected to exceed that amount during the current fiscal year, or if it had purchases of covered services or intellectual property from foreign persons that exceeded $4 million for the previous fiscal year, or are expected to exceed that amount during the current fiscal year. The data are needed to monitor U.S. trade in services, to analyze the impact VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:45 Aug 03, 2015 Jkt 235001 on the U.S. and foreign economies, to compile and improve the U.S. economic accounts, to support U.S. commercial policy on trade in services, to conduct trade promotion, and to improve the ability of U.S. businesses to identify and evaluate market opportunities. The data are used in estimating the services component of the U.S. international transactions accounts and national income and product accounts. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is proposing minor additions and modifications to the current BE–125 survey. The effort to keep current reporting requirements generally unchanged is intended to minimize respondent burden while considering the needs of data users. Existing language in the instructions and definitions will be reviewed and adjusted as necessary to clarify survey requirements. II. Method of Collection Form BE–125 is a quarterly report that must be filed within 45 days after the end of each fiscal quarter, or within 90 days after the close of the fiscal year. BEA offers its electronic filing option, the eFile system, for use in reporting on Form BE–125. For more information about eFile, go to www.bea.gov/efile. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0608–0067. Form Number: BE–125. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. 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[FR Doc. 2015–18873 Filed 8–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–06–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Smart Cities Infrastructure Business Development Mission to India; February 8–12, 2016 International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA) is organizing an Executive-led Smart Cities Infrastructure Business Development Mission to India (New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai, with an optional spin off site visit to Vizag) from February 8–12, 2016. Today, India’s cities account for approximately 60% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). By 2030, that share is expected to reach 75% and the urban labor force is expected to increase by nearly 200 million workers. The new Indian Government led by Prime Minister Modi assumed office in June 2014 with an overwhelming mandate to focus on economic development. To capture the popular imagination and motivate the people of India, the new government has proposed a dramatic nationwide program to build 100 smart cities. In practice this will mean a wide variety of major infrastructure projects across the country that will be funded by the central and state governments over the next few years along with private sector capital. Infrastructure needs in India are estimated to be in the $1.5–$2 trillion range. The recently launched initiative SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04AUN1.SGM 04AUN1 46244 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 149 / Tuesday, August 4, 2015 / Notices will move to define and implement reforms that drive the growth of smart cities. At this stage, the government has highlighted resource management, 24 hour water and power supply, world class transportation systems, state of the art education systems, advanced egovernment, and environmental sustainability as pillars of India’s smart cities. This initiative offers excellent opportunities for U.S. companies to participate in these projects in selected areas and sectors. In recognition of cutting-edge U.S. technologies, products and services, the Government of India is encouraging the U.S. Government (USG) and U.S. companies to take the lead in developing smart city projects in three major urban areas: Ajmer in the state of Rajasthan, Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Vishakhapatnam (aka Vizag) in the state of Andhra Pradesh. With the support of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, U.S. companies will be involved in planning and technical assistance for each of these cities. However, U.S. participation is not limited to these three cities. CS India, in partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce and other local commercial chambers, has been staging events throughout the country in cities with additional public and private smart city projects. SCHEDULE Day of week Date Sunday .................... Monday ................... Feb. 7 .................... Feb. 8 .................... Tuesday .................. Feb. 9 .................... Wednesday ............. Feb. 10 .................. Thursday ................. Feb. 11 .................. Friday ...................... Activity Feb. 12 .................. Participants arrive in Delhi. Country briefing by U.S. Embassy staff on programs and opportunities in the infrastructure sector. B–2–B Business Meetings for delegates in New Delhi. Evening Reception. Government meetings. Depart for Mumbai afternoon. Briefing on Western India. Evening Reception. B–2–B Business Meetings for delegates in Mumbai. Evening Travel to Chennai. Briefing on Southern India B–2–B Business Meetings for delegates in Chennai. Evening Reception. Optional smart city site visit to Vizag.* Return to the United States on own itinerary. * Vizag (aka Vishakhapatnam) has made the most progress in terms of planning for physical infrastructure upgrades and implementation of smart city technologies. Additionally, the US Trade and Development Agency recently awarded a master planning contract to a consortium of US companies to facilitate smart city implementation in Vizag. A spin off visit to Vizag will provide an opportunity for mission participants to visit an up and coming smart city in India and to market their technologies directly to decision makers in Vizag as well as to the US consortium that has the master planning contract. TARGET SECTORS IT infrastructure Water tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES D IT architecture, security solutions, and other Internet of Things applications. D Smart Grid applications, including Demand Management and Demand Response, Distribution Automation, and Distributed Energy Resource Management. D Building Energy Management Systems, LED Lighting, Smart Street Lighting and other energy efficient lighting systems and control technology. D Energy efficient technologies and applications in transportation. D Services for city planning, including Environmental Sustainability Plans, GIS mapping, and financial services. Web site: Please visit our official mission Web site for more information: https://www.export.gov/trademissions/ smartcitiesindia2016/index.asp Fees: $4,000 for SME firms. $4,500 for large firms. Additional participants: $1,000 per person. Additional fees for optional trip to Vizag: SME firms that will be attending the optional Vizag trip will pay $4,100, Large firms that attend will pay $4,800. Application: All interested firms and associations may register via the following link, https:// VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:45 Aug 03, 2015 Jkt 235001 D D D D D D D D D D D Engineering, procurement, and construction services. Operations services. Advanced Filtration. Membrane filtration. Sewage treatment technology. Waste to energy technology. Anaerobic digestion. Nitrification. Biological denitrification. Monitoring equipment. Testing equipment. emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/TM/ 6R0Q. Application Deadline: November 10, 2015. Exclusions Frm 00011 Each applicant must submit a completed and signed mission application and supplemental application materials, including adequate information on the company’s products or services primary market objectives, and goals for participation. If the U.S. Department of Commerce receives an incomplete application, the Department may reject the application, request additional SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The mission fee does not include any personal travel expenses such as lodging, most meals, local ground transportation, and air transportation from the U.S. to the mission sites, between mission sites, and return to the United States. Business visas may be required. Government fees and processing expenses to obtain such visas are also not included in the mission PO 00000 costs. However, the U.S. Department of Commerce will provide instructions to each participant on the procedures required to obtain necessary business visas. Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\04AUN1.SGM 04AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 149 / Tuesday, August 4, 2015 / Notices information, or take the lack of information into account when evaluating the applications. Companies must provide certification of products or services originating from the United States or if manufactured/ produced outside of the United States, the product/service is marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and has U.S. content representing at least 51% of the value of the finished good or service. In the case of a trade association or trade organization, the applicant must certify that, for each company to be represented by the trade association or trade organization, the products and services the represented company 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. Criteria for Application The following criteria will be evaluated in selecting participants: • Relevance of the company’s (or in the case of a trade association/ organization, represented companies’) business to the mission goals; • Company’s (or in the case of a trade association/organization, represented companies’) market potential for business in India; and • Provision of adequate information on the company’s products and/or services, and communication of the company’s (or in the case of a trade association/organization, represented companies’) primary objectives. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jessica Dulkadir, International Trade Specialist, Trade Missions, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, Tel: 202 482 2026, Fax: 202–482–9000, Jessica.Dulkadir@trade.gov. Ms. Camille Richardson, Principal Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service, Mumbai, Tel: +91 22 2672– 4215, Camille.Richardson@trade.gov. Frank Spector, Trade Missions Program. [FR Doc. 2015–19123 Filed 8–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration The Department of Commerce (the Department) is rescinding its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on polyester staple fiber (PSF) from Taiwan for the period of review (POR) May 1, 2014, through April 30, 2015. DATES: Effective Date: August 4, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Hansen at 202–482–3683 or Minoo Hatten at 202–482–1690, AD/ CVD Operations Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Background On May 30, 2015, based on a timely request for review by Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC), an exporter of subject merchandise,1 the Department initiated an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on PSF from Taiwan with respect to FENC.2 On July 21, 2015, FENC withdrew its request for an administrative review.3 Rescission of Review Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), the Department will rescind an administrative review, if a party that requested a review withdraws the request within 90 days of the date of publication of notice of initiation of the requested review. FENC withdrew its request for review within the 90-day time limit. Because no other party requested a review, the Department is rescinding this administrative review of the antidumping duty order on PSF from Taiwan. Assessment The Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries of PSF from Taiwan during the POR at rates equal to the cash deposit rate of estimated antidumping duties required at the time of entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.212(c)(1)(i). The Department intends to issue appropriate assessment instructions to CBP 15 days after the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [A–583–833] Polyester Staple Fiber From Taiwan: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2014–2015 Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:45 Aug 03, 2015 Jkt 235001 1 See letter from FENC to the Department, ‘‘Polyester Staple Fiber from Taiwan’’ (May 30, 2015). 2 See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 80 FR 37588 (July 1, 2015). 3 See letter from FENC to the Department, ‘‘Polyester Staple Fiber from Taiwan’’ (July 21, 2015). PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46245 Notifications This notice serves as a final reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the Department’s presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of doubled antidumping duties. This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4). Dated: July 28, 2015. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2015–19143 Filed 8–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–979] Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules From the People’s Republic of China: Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. AGENCY: DATES: Effective Date: August 4, 2015. Jeff Pedersen or Thomas Martin, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, telephone: (202) 482–2769 or (202) 482– 3936, respectively. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\04AUN1.SGM 04AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 149 (Tuesday, August 4, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46243-46245]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-19123]


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 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Smart Cities Infrastructure Business Development Mission to 
India; February 8-12, 2016

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade 
Administration (ITA) is organizing an Executive-led Smart Cities 
Infrastructure Business Development Mission to India (New Delhi, Mumbai 
and Chennai, with an optional spin off site visit to Vizag) from 
February 8-12, 2016.
    Today, India's cities account for approximately 60% of the 
country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). By 2030, that share is expected 
to reach 75% and the urban labor force is expected to increase by 
nearly 200 million workers. The new Indian Government led by Prime 
Minister Modi assumed office in June 2014 with an overwhelming mandate 
to focus on economic development. To capture the popular imagination 
and motivate the people of India, the new government has proposed a 
dramatic nationwide program to build 100 smart cities. In practice this 
will mean a wide variety of major infrastructure projects across the 
country that will be funded by the central and state governments over 
the next few years along with private sector capital. Infrastructure 
needs in India are estimated to be in the $1.5-$2 trillion range. The 
recently launched initiative

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will move to define and implement reforms that drive the growth of 
smart cities. At this stage, the government has highlighted resource 
management, 24 hour water and power supply, world class transportation 
systems, state of the art education systems, advanced e-government, and 
environmental sustainability as pillars of India's smart cities. This 
initiative offers excellent opportunities for U.S. companies to 
participate in these projects in selected areas and sectors.
    In recognition of cutting-edge U.S. technologies, products and 
services, the Government of India is encouraging the U.S. Government 
(USG) and U.S. companies to take the lead in developing smart city 
projects in three major urban areas: Ajmer in the state of Rajasthan, 
Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Vishakhapatnam (aka Vizag) in 
the state of Andhra Pradesh. With the support of the U.S. Trade and 
Development Agency, U.S. companies will be involved in planning and 
technical assistance for each of these cities. However, U.S. 
participation is not limited to these three cities. CS India, in 
partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce and other local 
commercial chambers, has been staging events throughout the country in 
cities with additional public and private smart city projects.

                                Schedule
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         Day of week                Date                Activity
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Sunday......................  Feb. 7.........  Participants arrive in
                                                Delhi.
Monday......................  Feb. 8.........  Country briefing by U.S.
                                                Embassy staff on
                                                programs and
                                                opportunities in the
                                                infrastructure sector.
                                               B-2-B Business Meetings
                                                for delegates in New
                                                Delhi.
                                               Evening Reception.
Tuesday.....................  Feb. 9.........  Government meetings.
                                               Depart for Mumbai
                                                afternoon.
                                               Briefing on Western
                                                India.
                                               Evening Reception.
Wednesday...................  Feb. 10........  B-2-B Business Meetings
                                                for delegates in Mumbai.
                                               Evening Travel to
                                                Chennai.
Thursday....................  Feb. 11........  Briefing on Southern
                                                India
                                               B-2-B Business Meetings
                                                for delegates in
                                                Chennai.
                                               Evening Reception.
Friday......................  Feb. 12........  Optional smart city site
                                                visit to Vizag.*
                                               Return to the United
                                                States on own itinerary.
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* Vizag (aka Vishakhapatnam) has made the most progress in terms of
  planning for physical infrastructure upgrades and implementation of
  smart city technologies. Additionally, the US Trade and Development
  Agency recently awarded a master planning contract to a consortium of
  US companies to facilitate smart city implementation in Vizag. A spin
  off visit to Vizag will provide an opportunity for mission
  participants to visit an up and coming smart city in India and to
  market their technologies directly to decision makers in Vizag as well
  as to the US consortium that has the master planning contract.


                             Target Sectors
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              IT infrastructure                          Water
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[ssquf] IT architecture, security solutions,  [ssquf] Engineering,
 and other Internet of Things applications.    procurement, and
                                               construction services.
[ssquf] Smart Grid applications, including    [ssquf] Operations
 Demand Management and Demand Response,        services.
 Distribution Automation, and Distributed     [ssquf] Advanced
 Energy Resource Management.                   Filtration.
[ssquf] Building Energy Management Systems,   [ssquf] Membrane
 LED Lighting, Smart Street Lighting and       filtration.
 other energy efficient lighting systems and  [ssquf] Sewage treatment
 control technology.                           technology.
                                              [ssquf] Waste to energy
                                               technology.
[ssquf] Energy efficient technologies and     [ssquf] Anaerobic
 applications in transportation.               digestion.
[ssquf] Services for city planning,           [ssquf] Nitrification.
 including Environmental Sustainability       [ssquf] Biological
 Plans, GIS mapping, and financial services.   denitrification.
                                              [ssquf] Monitoring
                                               equipment.
                                              [ssquf] Testing equipment.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Web site: Please visit our official mission Web site for more 
information: https://www.export.gov/trademissions/smartcitiesindia2016/index.asp
    Fees:
    $4,000 for SME firms.
    $4,500 for large firms.
    Additional participants: $1,000 per person.
    Additional fees for optional trip to Vizag:
    SME firms that will be attending the optional Vizag trip will pay 
$4,100, Large firms that attend will pay $4,800.
    Application: All interested firms and associations may register via 
the following link, https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/TM/6R0Q.
    Application Deadline: November 10, 2015.

Exclusions

    The mission fee does not include any personal travel expenses such 
as lodging, most meals, local ground transportation, and air 
transportation from the U.S. to the mission sites, between mission 
sites, and return to the United States. Business visas may be required. 
Government fees and processing expenses to obtain such visas are also 
not included in the mission costs. However, the U.S. Department of 
Commerce will provide instructions to each participant on the 
procedures required to obtain necessary business visas.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Each applicant must submit a completed and 
signed mission application and supplemental application materials, 
including adequate information on the company's products or services 
primary market objectives, and goals for participation. If the U.S. 
Department of Commerce receives an incomplete application, the 
Department may reject the application, request additional

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information, or take the lack of information into account when 
evaluating the applications.
    Companies must provide certification of products or services 
originating from the United States or if manufactured/produced outside 
of the United States, the product/service is marketed under the name of 
a U.S. firm and has U.S. content representing at least 51% of the value 
of the finished good or service. In the case of a trade association or 
trade organization, the applicant must certify that, for each company 
to be represented by the trade association or trade organization, the 
products and services the represented company 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.

Criteria for Application

    The following criteria will be evaluated in selecting participants:
     Relevance of the company's (or in the case of a trade 
association/organization, represented companies') business to the 
mission goals;
     Company's (or in the case of a trade association/
organization, represented companies') market potential for business in 
India; and
     Provision of adequate information on the company's 
products and/or services, and communication of the company's (or in the 
case of a trade association/organization, represented companies') 
primary objectives.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Jessica Dulkadir, International Trade Specialist, Trade Missions, 
U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, Tel: 202 482 2026, 
Fax: 202-482-9000, Jessica.Dulkadir@trade.gov.
Ms. Camille Richardson, Principal Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial 
Service, Mumbai, Tel: +91 22 2672-4215, Camille.Richardson@trade.gov.

 Frank Spector,
Trade Missions Program.
[FR Doc. 2015-19123 Filed 8-3-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P
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