Mission Statement; Aerospace Supplier Development Mission to China; October 26-November 4, 2008, 40846-40848 [E8-15838]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Notice of Invitation for Nominations to
the Advisory Committee on Agriculture
Statistics
National Agricultural Statistics
Service (NASS), USDA.
ACTION: Solicitation of Nominations for
Advisory Committee on Agriculture
Statistics Membership.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5
U.S.C. App. 2, this notice announces an
invitation from the Office of the
Secretary of Agriculture for nominations
to the Advisory Committee on
Agriculture Statistics.
On April 3, 2007, the Secretary of
Agriculture re-established the Advisory
Committee charter for another 2 years.
The purpose of the Committee is to
advise the Secretary of Agriculture on
the scope, timing, content, etc., of the
periodic censuses and surveys of
agriculture, other related surveys, and
the types of information to obtain from
respondents concerning agriculture. The
Committee also prepares
recommendations regarding the content
of agriculture reports and presents the
views and needs for data of major
suppliers and users of agriculture
statistics.
SUMMARY:
Nominations must be received
by August 8, 2008 to be assured of
consideration.
DATES:
Nominations should be
mailed to Joe Reilly, Associate
Administrator, National Agricultural
Statistics Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., Room 5041A South
Building, Washington, DC 20250–2000.
In addition, nominations may be mailed
electronically to hq_aa@nass.usda.gov.
In addition to mailed correspondence to
the addresses listed above, nominations
may also be faxed to (202) 720–9013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe
Reilly, Associate Administrator,
National Agricultural Statistics Service,
(202) 720–4333.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Nominations should include the
following information: name, title,
organization, address, telephone
number, and e-mail address. Each
person nominated is required to
complete an Advisory Committee
Membership Background Information
form. This form may be requested by
telephone, fax, or e-mail using the
information above. Forms will also be
available from the NASS home page
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ADDRESSES:
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https://www.nass.usda.gov by selecting
‘‘About NASS,’’ ‘‘Advisory Committee
on Agriculture Statistics.’’ The
‘‘Advisory Committee for Agriculture
Statistics’’ button is in the right column.
Completed forms may be faxed to the
number above, mailed, or completed
and e-mailed directly from the Internet
site.
The Committee draws on the
experience and expertise of its members
to form a collective judgment
concerning agriculture data collected
and the statistics issued by NASS. This
input is vital to keep current with
shifting data needs in the rapidly
changing agricultural environment and
keeps NASS informed of emerging
issues in the agriculture community that
can affect agriculture statistics activities.
The Committee, appointed by the
Secretary of Agriculture, consists of 25
members representing a broad range of
disciplines and interests, including, but
not limited to, producers,
representatives of national farm
organizations, agricultural economists,
rural sociologists, farm policy analysts,
educators, State agriculture
representatives, and agriculture-related
business and marketing experts.
Members serve staggered 2-year terms,
with terms for half of the Committee
members expiring in any given year.
Nominations are being sought for 10
open Committee seats. Members can
serve up to 3 terms for a total of 6
consecutive years. The Chairperson of
the Committee shall be elected by
members to serve a 1-year term.
Equal opportunity practices, in line
with USDA policies, will be followed in
all membership appointments to the
Committee. To ensure that the
recommendations of the Committee
have taken into account the needs of the
diverse groups served by USDA,
membership shall include, to the extent
practicable, individuals with
demonstrated ability to represent
minorities, women, and persons with
disabilities.
The duties of the Committee are
solely advisory. The Committee will
make recommendations to the Secretary
of Agriculture with regards to the
agricultural statistics program of NASS,
and such other matters as it may deem
advisable, or which the Secretary of
Agriculture; Under Secretary for
Research, Education, and Economics; or
the Administrator of NASS may request.
The Committee will meet at least
annually. All meetings are open to the
public. Committee members are
reimbursed for official travel expenses
only.
Send questions, comments, and
requests for additional information to
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the e-mail address, fax number, or
address listed above.
Signed at Washington, DC, June 27, 2008.
Joseph T. Reilly,
Associate Administrator, National
Agricultural Statistics Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Mission Statement; Aerospace
Supplier Development Mission to
China; October 26–November 4, 2008
Department of Commerce.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Mission Description
The Aerospace Supplier Development
Mission to China was developed in
response to requests from many small
and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
supplying the aviation industry, and is
intended to include representatives
from a variety of U.S. aerospace
industry manufacturers and service
providers. The mission will introduce
these suppliers to end-users and
prospective partners whose needs and
capabilities are targeted to each U.S.
participant’s strengths. Participating in
an official U.S. industry delegation will
enhance the companies’ ability to secure
meetings in China. The mission will
include appointments and briefings in
Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, and
Guangzhou, some of China’s major
aerospace industry hubs, as well as
participation in Airshow China in
Zhuhai to conclude the mission. The
mission participants will also have
opportunities to interact extensively
with CS China aviation specialists.
Commercial Setting
The Chinese aerospace sector ranks
among the world’s most dynamic, going
far beyond the country’s massive
investment in aircraft (mainland carriers
anticipate doubling the size of their
fleets to 1,500 by 2010, reaching 4,000
by 2025). Chinese aerospace companies
have rapidly developed into serious
players in the industry’s global value
chain. Chinese aerospace firms,
including those linked to U.S. and
European ‘‘primes,’’ now frequently
make their own sourcing decisions,
participate as ‘‘risk sharing partners’’ in
new airframe and engine development
programs, or take on the role of first-tier
suppliers on Chinese programs.
The evolution of China’s aerospace
industry is part of a broader industry
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trend toward supply chain
consolidation and the embrace of lean
manufacturing. Many traditional Tier 1
supplier responsibilities are being
pushed down the supply chain to
second- and third-tier suppliers. As the
larger firms move into aerospace system
integration, the lower-tier suppliers
have little choice but to globalize
themselves. This involves supplying
China with products and services that
might historically have been provided to
U.S. and European suppliers that have
since shifted production. In many cases,
once established in China, the first-tier
firms require their supply chain
partners to begin dealing directly with
Chinese members of the supply chain.
While extremely challenging for SME
suppliers, these new relationships bring
an added benefit—the opportunity for
additional sales with other aerospace
companies doing business in China.
China Aviation Industry Corporation I
and II (AVIC I and II), conglomerates of
hundreds of companies, control the
country’s aerospace industry. Over the
years, the main AVIC companies have
formed joint-venture companies with
key Western aerospace partners. The
larger AVIC companies also have socalled ‘‘foreign divisions’’ engaged in
manufacturing, design and engineering
for Western customers on a semiautonomous basis.
Mission Goals
The goals of the Aerospace Supply
Chain Development Mission to China
are threefold: (1) To introduce U.S.
companies to Chinese joint-venture
groups and Western original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs); (2) to explore
supplier opportunities under other
aerospace programs (including Chinese
programs and Western programs with
Chinese firms ‘‘risk sharing’’); and (3) to
facilitate an effective U.S. presence at
Airshow China.
Mission Scenario
The mission’s first stop is Beijing,
home to AVIC’s headquarters and the
China National Aero-Technology Import
and Export Corporation (CATIC), AVIC’s
trading and purchasing division. The
second and third stops are Shanghai and
nearby Suzhou, home to many AVIC
companies (including the former MD–88
assembly site), AVIC joint-ventures, and
autonomous Western OEMs. The fourth
stop, Guangzhou, provides the
opportunity to focus on Guangzhou
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Company Limited (GAMECO) as an
example of a maintenance/repair/
overhaul operation and a meeting with
China Southern Airlines. The mission
will conclude in nearby Zhuhai, at the
China International Aviation and
Aerospace Exhibition (known as
Airshow China), the only Chinese
aerospace exhibition endorsed by the
Chinese central government. The last
Airshow China, in 2006, showcased 52
aircraft and attracted some 550
exhibitors from more than 33 countries,
as well as 90,000 trade visitors and
1,500 journalists. CS Guangzhou will
provide entry to the trade show, manage
a booth, and organize one half day of
meetings with business and industry
contacts for each of the mission
participants.
Matchmaking efforts will involve
coordination with the American
Chamber of Commerce in China’s U.S.China Aviation Cooperation Program
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(ACP), a public/private partnership
promoting technical, policy and
commercial cooperation between the
two countries’ aviation sectors, and with
other relevant groups, such as the
Suzhou Economic Development Zone.
Also, through an exclusive arrangement
with Airshow China exhibition
organizers, the mission participants will
gain access to VIP receptions and
additional assistance with matchmaking
appointments at the show. U.S.
participants will be counseled before,
during, and after the mission by U.S.
Export Assistance Center trade
specialists, primarily by members of the
Aerospace and Defense Technology
Team.
Participation in the Aerospace Supply
Chain Development Mission to China
will include the following:
• Pre-travel briefings/webinar on
subjects ranging from Chinese business
practices to security;
• Pre-scheduled meetings with
potential partners, distributors, end
users, or local industry contacts in
Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Guangzhou,
and at Airshow China in Zhuhai;
• Transportation to airports in Beijing
and Shanghai;
• Coach class airline ticket between
Beijing and Shanghai;
• Bus transportation between
Shanghai and Suzhou;
• Coach class airline ticket between
Shanghai and Guangzhou;
• One Airshow China entry pass per
company representative;
• Participation in industry receptions
at Airshow China;
• Meetings with CS China aviation
industry specialists in Beijing, Shanghai
and Guangzhou.
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Monday, October 27, Tuesday, October 28 .......
Wednesday, October 29 .....................................
Thursday, October 30 .........................................
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Participants arrive in Beijing on their own schedule.
Afternoon briefing at Kerry Centre Hotel.
Pre-scheduled matchmaking appointments, focusing on contacts at AVIC 1 and CATIC.
Briefing on Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) standards and regulations.
Roundtable with the ACP.
Networking reception.
Flight to Shanghai.
Single Company Promotion/U.S. Aerospace Suppliers’ Technical Sales Forum.
Half day of one-on-one meetings.
One-on-one appointments, visits to major Shanghai Aerospace firms (e.g., SAIC).
Afternoon bus travel to nearby Suzhou.
Appointments, coordinated with the Suzhou Economic Development Zone.
Appointments continue.
Follow-up appointments, as needed, and optional sightseeing.
Flight to Guangzhou.
Networking breakfast with the American Chamber of Commerce.
Meeting with GAMECO’s Procurement Department and China Southern Airlines’ Procurement
Department, with technical tour of the facilities.
Afternoon bus trip to Zhuhai (approximately 1 hour).
Attend Airshow China’s official opening (early evening).
Pre-scheduled appointments at Airshow China.
VIP reception (by special invitation).
Mission concludes in evening.
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Participants free to depart Zhuhai via the ferry to Hong Kong.
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating
in the Aerospace Supplier Development
Mission to China must complete and
submit an application for consideration
by the Department of Commerce. All
applicants will be evaluated on their
ability to meet certain conditions and
best satisfy the selection criteria as
outlined below. The mission will open
on a first come first served basis to 10
qualified U.S. companies.
Fees and Expenses
After a company has been selected to
participate on the mission, a payment to
the Department of Commerce in the
form of a participation fee is required.
The participation fee will be $5,000 for
large firms and $4,150 for a small or
medium-sized enterprise (SME), which
includes one principal representative.*
The fee for each additional firm
representative (large firm or SME) is
$600. Expenses for lodging, some meals,
incidentals, and travel (except for incountry arrangements previously noted)
will be the responsibility of each
mission participant.
Conditions for Participation
• An applicant must submit a
completed and signed mission
application and supplemental
application materials, including
adequate information on the company’s
products and/or services, primary
market objectives, and goals for
participation.
• Each applicant must also certify
that the products and services it seeks
to export through the mission are either
produced in the United States, or, if not,
marketed under the name of a U.S. firm
and have at least fifty-one percent U.S.
content.
Selection Criteria for Participation
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Selection will be based on the
following criteria:
• Suitability of a company’s products
or services to the mission’s goals
* An SME is defined as a firm with 500 or fewer
employees or that otherwise qualifies as a small
business under SBA regulations (see https://
www.sba.gov/services/contracting opportunities/
sizestandardstopics/). Parent companies,
affiliates, and subsidiaries will be considered when
determining business size. The dual pricing
schedule reflects the Commercial Service’s user fee
schedule that became effective May 1, 2008 (for
additional information see https://www.export.gov/
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• Consistency of the company’s goals
and objectives with the stated scope of
the trade mission
• Timeliness of company’s signed
application and participation agreement
• Timely and adequate provision of
information on company’s products/
services and market objectives, in order
to facilitate appropriate matching with
potential business partners
Any partisan political activities
(including political contributions) of an
applicant are entirely irrelevant to the
selection process.
Timeframe for Recruitment and
Applications
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 (https://www.ita.doc.gov/
doctm/tmcal.html) and other Internet
Web sites, press releases to general and
trade media, direct mail, broadcast fax,
notices by industry trade associations
and other multiplier groups, and
publicity at industry meetings,
symposia, conferences, and trade shows.
Recruitment for the mission will begin
immediately and conclude no later than
August 29, 2008. Applications received
after that date will be considered only
if space and scheduling constraints
permit.
Contacts
Mr. Eric Nielsen, ITA Aerospace and
Defense Technology Team, Arizona U.S.
Export Assistance Center, Tel: (520)
670–5808, E-mail:
eric.nielsen@mail.doc.gov;
Mr. William Lawton, ITA Aerospace
and Defense Technology Team, Miami
U.S. Export Assistance Center, Tel: (305)
526–7425, ext. 26, E-mail:
William.lawton@mail.doc.gov.
Eric Nielsen,
Director, Arizona U.S. Export Assistance
Center.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A–821–817]
Silicon Metal from the Russian
Federation: Continuation of
Antidumping Duty Order
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: As a result of the
determinations by the Department of
Commerce (the Department) and the
International Trade Commission (ITC)
that revocation of the antidumping duty
order on silicon metal from the Russian
Federation (Russia), would likely lead to
a continuation or recurrence of dumping
and material injury to an industry in the
United States, the Department is
publishing a notice of continuation for
this antidumping duty order.
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 16, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gene Calvert or Paul Matino, AD/CVD
Operations, Office 6, Import
Administration, International Trade
Administration, Department of
Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20230;
telephone: (202) 482–3586 or (202) 482–
4146, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
Background
The Department initiated and the ITC
instituted sunset reviews of the
antidumping duty order on silicon
metal from Russia, pursuant to Section
751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended (the Act). See Initiation of
Five–year (‘‘Sunset’’) Reviews, 73 FR
6128 (February 1, 2008) (Notice of
Initiation).
As a result of its review, the
Department found that revocation of the
antidumping duty order would likely
lead to a continuation or recurrence of
dumping, and therefore notified the ITC
of the magnitude of the margins likely
to prevail were the order to be revoked.
See Silicon Metal from the Russian
Federation: Final Results of Expedited
Sunset Review of Antidumping Order,
73 FR 31064 (May 30, 2008).
On June 30, 2008, the ITC determined,
pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act,
that revocation of the antidumping duty
order on silicon metal from Russia
would likely lead to a continuation or
recurrence of material injury to an
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Mission Statement; Aerospace Supplier Development Mission to
China; October 26-November 4, 2008
AGENCY: Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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Mission Description
The Aerospace Supplier Development Mission to China was developed
in response to requests from many small and medium-sized enterprises
(SMEs) supplying the aviation industry, and is intended to include
representatives from a variety of U.S. aerospace industry manufacturers
and service providers. The mission will introduce these suppliers to
end-users and prospective partners whose needs and capabilities are
targeted to each U.S. participant's strengths. Participating in an
official U.S. industry delegation will enhance the companies' ability
to secure meetings in China. The mission will include appointments and
briefings in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Guangzhou, some of China's
major aerospace industry hubs, as well as participation in Airshow
China in Zhuhai to conclude the mission. The mission participants will
also have opportunities to interact extensively with CS China aviation
specialists.
Commercial Setting
The Chinese aerospace sector ranks among the world's most dynamic,
going far beyond the country's massive investment in aircraft (mainland
carriers anticipate doubling the size of their fleets to 1,500 by 2010,
reaching 4,000 by 2025). Chinese aerospace companies have rapidly
developed into serious players in the industry's global value chain.
Chinese aerospace firms, including those linked to U.S. and European
``primes,'' now frequently make their own sourcing decisions,
participate as ``risk sharing partners'' in new airframe and engine
development programs, or take on the role of first-tier suppliers on
Chinese programs.
The evolution of China's aerospace industry is part of a broader
industry
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trend toward supply chain consolidation and the embrace of lean
manufacturing. Many traditional Tier 1 supplier responsibilities are
being pushed down the supply chain to second- and third-tier suppliers.
As the larger firms move into aerospace system integration, the lower-
tier suppliers have little choice but to globalize themselves. This
involves supplying China with products and services that might
historically have been provided to U.S. and European suppliers that
have since shifted production. In many cases, once established in
China, the first-tier firms require their supply chain partners to
begin dealing directly with Chinese members of the supply chain. While
extremely challenging for SME suppliers, these new relationships bring
an added benefit--the opportunity for additional sales with other
aerospace companies doing business in China.
China Aviation Industry Corporation I and II (AVIC I and II),
conglomerates of hundreds of companies, control the country's aerospace
industry. Over the years, the main AVIC companies have formed joint-
venture companies with key Western aerospace partners. The larger AVIC
companies also have so-called ``foreign divisions'' engaged in
manufacturing, design and engineering for Western customers on a semi-
autonomous basis.
Mission Goals
The goals of the Aerospace Supply Chain Development Mission to
China are threefold: (1) To introduce U.S. companies to Chinese joint-
venture groups and Western original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); (2)
to explore supplier opportunities under other aerospace programs
(including Chinese programs and Western programs with Chinese firms
``risk sharing''); and (3) to facilitate an effective U.S. presence at
Airshow China.
Mission Scenario
The mission's first stop is Beijing, home to AVIC's headquarters
and the China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corporation
(CATIC), AVIC's trading and purchasing division. The second and third
stops are Shanghai and nearby Suzhou, home to many AVIC companies
(including the former MD-88 assembly site), AVIC joint-ventures, and
autonomous Western OEMs. The fourth stop, Guangzhou, provides the
opportunity to focus on Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Company Limited (GAMECO) as an example of a maintenance/repair/overhaul
operation and a meeting with China Southern Airlines. The mission will
conclude in nearby Zhuhai, at the China International Aviation and
Aerospace Exhibition (known as Airshow China), the only Chinese
aerospace exhibition endorsed by the Chinese central government. The
last Airshow China, in 2006, showcased 52 aircraft and attracted some
550 exhibitors from more than 33 countries, as well as 90,000 trade
visitors and 1,500 journalists. CS Guangzhou will provide entry to the
trade show, manage a booth, and organize one half day of meetings with
business and industry contacts for each of the mission participants.
Matchmaking efforts will involve coordination with the American
Chamber of Commerce in China's U.S.-China Aviation Cooperation Program
(ACP), a public/private partnership promoting technical, policy and
commercial cooperation between the two countries' aviation sectors, and
with other relevant groups, such as the Suzhou Economic Development
Zone. Also, through an exclusive arrangement with Airshow China
exhibition organizers, the mission participants will gain access to VIP
receptions and additional assistance with matchmaking appointments at
the show. U.S. participants will be counseled before, during, and after
the mission by U.S. Export Assistance Center trade specialists,
primarily by members of the Aerospace and Defense Technology Team.
Participation in the Aerospace Supply Chain Development Mission to
China will include the following:
Pre-travel briefings/webinar on subjects ranging from
Chinese business practices to security;
Pre-scheduled meetings with potential partners,
distributors, end users, or local industry contacts in Beijing,
Shanghai, Suzhou, Guangzhou, and at Airshow China in Zhuhai;
Transportation to airports in Beijing and Shanghai;
Coach class airline ticket between Beijing and Shanghai;
Bus transportation between Shanghai and Suzhou;
Coach class airline ticket between Shanghai and Guangzhou;
One Airshow China entry pass per company representative;
Participation in industry receptions at Airshow China;
Meetings with CS China aviation industry specialists in
Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
Proposed Timetable
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Sunday, October 26, 2008..... Participants arrive in Beijing on their
own schedule.
Afternoon briefing at Kerry Centre Hotel.
Monday, October 27, Tuesday, Pre-scheduled matchmaking appointments,
October 28. focusing on contacts at AVIC 1 and
CATIC.
Briefing on Civil Aviation Administration
of China (CAAC) standards and
regulations.
Roundtable with the ACP.
Networking reception.
Wednesday, October 29........ Flight to Shanghai.
Single Company Promotion/U.S. Aerospace
Suppliers' Technical Sales Forum.
Half day of one-on-one meetings.
Thursday, October 30......... One-on-one appointments, visits to major
Shanghai Aerospace firms (e.g., SAIC).
Afternoon bus travel to nearby Suzhou.
Appointments, coordinated with the Suzhou
Economic Development Zone.
Friday, October 31........... Appointments continue.
Saturday, November 1......... Follow-up appointments, as needed, and
optional sightseeing.
Sunday, November 2........... Flight to Guangzhou.
Monday, November 3........... Networking breakfast with the American
Chamber of Commerce.
Meeting with GAMECO's Procurement
Department and China Southern Airlines'
Procurement Department, with technical
tour of the facilities.
Afternoon bus trip to Zhuhai
(approximately 1 hour).
Attend Airshow China's official opening
(early evening).
Tuesday, November 4.......... Pre-scheduled appointments at Airshow
China.
VIP reception (by special invitation).
Mission concludes in evening.
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Participants free to depart Zhuhai via
the ferry to Hong Kong.
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Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the Aerospace Supplier
Development Mission to China must complete and submit an application
for consideration by the Department of Commerce. All applicants will be
evaluated on their ability to meet certain conditions and best satisfy
the selection criteria as outlined below. The mission will open on a
first come first served basis to 10 qualified U.S. companies.
Fees and Expenses
After a company has been selected to participate on the mission, a
payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of a participation
fee is required. The participation fee will be $5,000 for large firms
and $4,150 for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), which includes
one principal representative.\*\ The fee for each additional firm
representative (large firm or SME) is $600. Expenses for lodging, some
meals, incidentals, and travel (except for in-country arrangements
previously noted) will be the responsibility of each mission
participant.
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* An SME is defined as a firm with 500 or fewer employees or
that otherwise qualifies as a small business under SBA regulations
(see https://www.sba.gov/services/contracting opportunities/
sizestandardstopics/). Parent companies, affiliates, and
subsidiaries will be considered when determining business size. The
dual pricing schedule reflects the Commercial Service's user fee
schedule that became effective May 1, 2008 (for additional
information see https://www.export.gov/newsletter/march2008/
initiatives.html).
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Conditions for Participation
An applicant must submit a completed and signed mission
application and supplemental application materials, including adequate
information on the company's products and/or services, primary market
objectives, and goals for participation.
Each applicant must also certify that the products and
services it seeks to export through the mission are either produced in
the United States, or, if not, marketed under the name of a U.S. firm
and have at least fifty-one percent U.S. content.
Selection Criteria for Participation
Selection will be based on the following criteria:
Suitability of a company's products or services to the
mission's goals
Consistency of the company's goals and objectives with the
stated scope of the trade mission
Timeliness of company's signed application and
participation agreement
Timely and adequate provision of information on company's
products/services and market objectives, in order to facilitate
appropriate matching with potential business partners
Any partisan political activities (including political
contributions) of an applicant are entirely irrelevant to the selection
process.
Timeframe for Recruitment and Applications
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 (https://www.ita.doc.gov/doctm/
tmcal.html) and other Internet Web sites, press releases to general and
trade media, direct mail, broadcast fax, notices by industry trade
associations and other multiplier groups, and publicity at industry
meetings, symposia, conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment for the
mission will begin immediately and conclude no later than August 29,
2008. Applications received after that date will be considered only if
space and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
Mr. Eric Nielsen, ITA Aerospace and Defense Technology Team,
Arizona U.S. Export Assistance Center, Tel: (520) 670-5808, E-mail:
eric.nielsen@mail.doc.gov;
Mr. William Lawton, ITA Aerospace and Defense Technology Team,
Miami U.S. Export Assistance Center, Tel: (305) 526-7425, ext. 26, E-
mail: William.lawton@mail.doc.gov.
Eric Nielsen,
Director, Arizona U.S. Export Assistance Center.
[FR Doc. E8-15838 Filed 7-15-08; 8:45 am]
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