Notice and Call for Applications for Trade Mission to Warsaw, Poland in Conjunction With Trade Winds Forum Europe, April 19-22, 2009, 57606-57608 [E8-23412]
Download as PDF
<![CDATA[
mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES
57606
Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 193 / Friday, October 3, 2008 / Notices
expenses that are uniquely associated with
the covered products sold in the United
States are added to the CV to calculate the
NV.
‘‘Export Price’’—Generally, a U.S. sale is
classified as an EP sale when the first sale to
an unaffiliated person occurs before the
goods are imported into the United States. In
cases where the foreign manufacturer knows
or has reason to believe that the merchandise
is ultimately destined for the United States,
the manufacturer’s sale is the sale subject to
review. If, on the other hand, the
manufacturer sold the merchandise to a
foreign trader without knowledge of the
trader’s intention to export the merchandise
to the United States, then the trader’s first
sale to an unaffiliated person is the sale
subject to review. For EP NVs, the CV is
adjusted for movement costs and differences
in direct selling expenses such as,
commissions, credit, warranties, technical
services, advertising, and sales promotion.
‘‘Constructed Export Price’’—Generally, a
U.S. sale is classified as a CEP sale when the
first sale to an unaffiliated person occurs
after importation. However, if the first sale to
an unaffiliated person is made by a person
in the United States affiliated with the
foreign exporter, CEP applies even if the sale
occurs prior to importation, unless the U.S.
affiliate performs only clerical functions in
connection with the sale. For CEP NVs, the
CV is adjusted similar to EP sales, with
differences for adjustment to U.S. and HM
indirect selling expenses.
Home market direct selling expenses are
expenses that are incurred as a direct result
of a sale. These include such expenses as
commissions, advertising, discounts and
rebates, credit, warranty expenses, freight
costs, etc. Certain direct-selling expenses are
treated individually. They include:
• Commission expenses, i.e., payments to
unaffiliated parties for sales in the HM.
• Credit expenses, i.e., expenses incurred
for the extension of credit to HM customers.
• Movement expenses, e.g., foreign inland
freight and insurance expenses, warehousing,
and foreign brokerage, handling and port
charges.
U.S. direct selling expenses are the same as
HM direct selling expenses except that they
are incurred for sales in the United States.
Movement expenses are additional expenses
associated with importation into the United
States, which typically include: U.S. inland
freight and insurance expenses; U.S.
brokerage, handling and port charges; U.S.
Customs duties, U.S. warehousing; and
international freight and insurance.
U.S. indirect selling expenses include
general fixed expenses incurred by the U.S.
sales subsidiary or affiliated exporter for
sales to the United States and may also
include a portion of indirect expenses
incurred in the HM for export sales, if those
expenses are associated with commercial
activity that takes place in the United States.
The EP and CEP NVs are calculated as
follows:
For EP transactions
+
+
Direct Materials.
Direct Labor.
VerDate Aug<31>2005
23:33 Oct 02, 2008
Jkt 217001
For EP transactions
+
=
+
=
+
+
=
+
+
+
+
¥
¥
¥
=
Factory Overhead.
Cost of Manufacturing (COM).
Home Market SG&A.
Cost of Production (COP).
U.S. Packing.
Profit.
Constructed Value.
U.S. Direct-Selling Expense.
U.S. Commission Expense.
U.S. Movement Expense.
U.S. Credit Expense.
HM Direct-Selling Expense.
HM Commission Expense.1
HM Credit Expense.
NV for EP Sales.
1 If the company does not have HM commissions, HM indirect expenses are subtracted
only up to the amount of the U.S.
Commissions.
For CEP transactions
+
+
+
=
+
=
+
+
=
+
+
+
+
+
+
Direct Materials.
Direct Labor.
Factory Overhead.
Cost of Manufacturing (COM).
Home Market SG&A.
Cost of Production (COP).
U.S. Packing.
Profit.
Constructed Value.
U.S. Direct-Selling Expense.
U.S. Indirect-Selling Expense.
U.S. Commission Expense.
U.S. Movement Expense.
U.S. Credit Expense.
U.S. Further Manufacturing Expenses
(if any).
CEP Profit.
HM Direct-Selling Expense.
HM Commission Expense.1
HM Credit Expense.
NV for CEP Sales.
+
¥
¥
¥
=
1 If
the company does not have HM commissions, HM indirect expenses are subtracted
only up to the amount of the U.S.
Commissions.
[FR Doc. E8–23393 Filed 10–2–08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Notice and Call for Applications for
Trade Mission to Warsaw, Poland in
Conjunction With Trade Winds Forum
Europe, April 19–22, 2009
International Trade
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
AGENCY:
Notice and Call for Applications
for the Trade Mission to Warsaw,
Poland in conjunction with Trade
Winds Forum Europe, April 19–22,
2009.
ACTION:
PO 00000
Frm 00019
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
I. Mission Description
The United States Department of
Commerce, International Trade
Administration, U.S. and Foreign
Commercial Service is organizing a
trade mission to Warsaw, Poland, April
22, 2009, in conjunction with the Trade
Winds Europe Business Development
Forum in Warsaw, Poland, April 19–21,
2009.
The 2009 Trade Winds Forum Europe
will include general conference sessions
on pan-European business issues and
pre-arranged consultations with Senior
Commercial Officers from U.S.
Embassies throughout Europe. The
Trade Mission to Poland will add
another dimension to the event by
providing clients with the opportunity
to conduct business to business meeting
with firms in Poland. It will be open to
U.S. companies from a cross section of
industries with growing potential in
Poland, including, but not limited to,
best prospects such as energy (mining,
oil and gas, electric power generation,
renewable), defense and aerospace,
telecommunications and information
technology, environmental technologies,
medical equipment, safety and security
equipment, automotive parts and
service equipment, and logistics and
transportation.
The combination of the Trade Winds
Forum Europe conference and the
multi-sector trade mission in Poland
will provide participants with
substantive knowledge and strategies for
entering or expanding their business in
the European market and Poland
specifically.
II. Commercial Setting
Europe: Together, the United States
and Europe account for more than 40
percent of the global economy and
transact more than $1.5 trillion per year
in trade and investment. Europe is often
among the first export markets for U.S.
companies. When businesses look to
Europe, they are looking to
opportunities unparalleled in any other
region. Europe is much broader than the
27-member European Union (EU), and
opportunities are abundant. For
example, the European Economic Area
and the European Free Trade
Association (EFTA) countries have
harmonized many of their regulations
with the European Union. The EFTA
countries (Norway, Iceland,
Liechtenstein and Switzerland), though
small in population, are among the
wealthiest in the world on a per capita
basis.
The introduction in many EU member
states of a common currency, the euro,
and mutual recognition of standards has
E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM
03OCN1
Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 193 / Friday, October 3, 2008 / Notices
mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES
made the European market both more
competitive and more open. While the
European market for U.S. goods and
services is truly a single market for some
items, it is still fragmented along
country, language, cultural, or regional
lines for others. With the ongoing
consolidation of distribution channels
and retailers, marketing for many goods
can now be done with a pan-European
perspective. However, for other items—
particularly specialty products—the
retail outlets, distributors and end-users
are still local, and the best coverage for
such markets will likely be on a regional
basis that might even divide Europe’s
larger countries into more than one
market.
Poland constitutes a market of 38
million people located in the heart of
central Europe. It has become a fully
integrated member of the EU since its
May 2004 accession, adhering to
common economic, structural and
commercial policies, including adoption
of the common external tariff regime.
The United States and Poland enjoy an
extraordinarily close relationship that
has fostered strategic and commercial
cooperation. There are abundant
opportunities for U.S. firms in Poland,
given the country’s rapid economic
growth, the size and location of the
market, the access it affords to the larger
EU market, and the strong affinity Poles
have for the United States.
Poland’s economy grew at a rate in
excess of 6.5% in 2007 and is projected
to grow by at least 5% in 2008. It has
enjoyed 17 straight years of economic
expansion, fueled by high export
output, individual consumption, and
increased business investment,
including new foreign direct investment
totaling approximately $15 billion in
2007. The United States claims roughly
3% of Poland’s import market. Trade
volume is expected to continue
increasing due to the depreciated U.S.
dollar, increased domestic demand, and
overall affinity for U.S. products.
Excellent opportunities exist for U.S.
exporters in a range of sectors,
particularly in the above-cited best
prospects areas.
III. Mission Goals
The goal of the mission is to help the
U.S. companies find potential partners,
agents, distributors, and joint venture
partners in the Polish market, laying the
foundation for successful long-term
ventures. The delegation will have
access to Senior Commercial Officers
during the mission, learn about the
expansive business opportunities in
Poland, and gain first-hand market
exposure. U.S. delegation members
already doing buisness in Poland will
VerDate Aug<31>2005
23:33 Oct 02, 2008
Jkt 217001
have opportunities to further advance
business relationships and transactions
in that market.
IV. Mission Scenario
The mission will include prescreened, individual appointments with
potential business partners; industry/
country market briefings; logistical
support; networking opportunities with
leading industry and government
officials; and full conference registration
for the Trade Winds Forum Europe,
April 19–21, 2009, including conference
materials and admission to all
conference sessions and networking
events.
U.S. delegation members will arrive
in Warsaw on or before April 19, 2009,
to attend the opening ceremony of the
Trade Winds Forum Europe. The final
day of the Forum, April 21, 2009, will
be devoted to market briefings and
consultations with Europe-based Senior
Commercial Officers. On April 22, 2009,
mission participants will take part in
the business-to-business meetings with
Polish firms, and the mission will
conclude with a networking reception
hosted by the Senior Commercial
Officer based in the U.S. Embassy in
Poland.
V. Mission Timetable
April 19, 2009 Arrive Warsaw,
Trade Winds Forum Europe registration
Welcome reception.
April 20, 2009 Trade Winds Forum
Europe—Conference sessions.
April 21, 2009 Trade Winds Forum
Europe, Briefings and Consultations
with Senior Commercial Officers Forum
concludes.
April 22, 2009 Trade Mission takes
place, featuring one-on-one business
appointments with pre-screened,
private-sector Polish companies.
VI. Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating
in the Commercial Service Trade
Mission to Poland 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 maximum
of 50 companies will be selected to
participate in the mission from the
applicant pool. U.S. companies already
doing business with Poland as well as
U.S. companies seeking to enter Poland
for the first time may apply.
Fees and Expenses
After a company has been selected to
participate on the mission, a payment to
the Department of Commerce in the
PO 00000
Frm 00020
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
57607
form of a participation fee is required.
The participation fee will be $1,650 for
a small or medium-sized enterprise
(SME) * and $2,850 for large firms. This
fee includes the Trade Winds Forum
Europe conference registration fee of
$650. The fee for each additional firm
representative (large firm or SME)
participating in the mission is $650.
Expenses for travel, lodging, most
meals, and incidentals 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. If the Department of
Commerce receives an incomplete
application, the Department may reject
the application, request additional
information, or take the lack of
information into account when
evaluating the applications.
• 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 51 percent U.S.
content of the value of the finished
product or service.
Selection Criteria for Participation:
Selection will be based on the following
criteria:
• Relevance of a company’s business
line to mission goals.
• Company’s potential for business in
Poland.
Referrals from political organizations
and any documents containing
references to partisan political activities
(including political contributions) will
be removed from an applicant’s
submission and not considered during
the selection process.
VII. 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
* 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 reflects
the Commercial Service’s user fee schedule that
became effective May 1, 2008 (see https://
www.export.gov/newsletter/march2008/
initiatives.html for additional information).
E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM
03OCN1
57608
Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 193 / Friday, October 3, 2008 / Notices
calendar—https://www.ita.doc.gov/
doctm/tmcal.html—and other Internet
web sites, press releases to the general
and trade media, direct mail and
broadcast fax, notices by industry trade
associations and other multiplier
groups, and announcements at industry
meetings, symposia, conferences, and
trade shows. Recruitment for the
mission will begin September 1, 2008,
and conclude no later than January 30,
2009. The mission will open on a first
come first served basis. Applications
received after January 30, 2009, will be
considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
U.S. Contact Information: Bill Burwell,
Director, Mid-Atlantic Network, U.S.
Department of Commerce, U.S. Export
Assistance Center—Baltimore,
Bill.Burwell@mail.doc.gov, Tel: 410–
962–3097—Cell: 443–271–8796, Fax:
410–962–4529.
Debora Sykes, ITS, Mid-Atlantic
Network, U.S. Department of
Commerce, U.S. Export Assistant
Center—Trenton,
Debora.Sykes@mail.doc.gov, Tel: 856–
722–1032—Cell: 609–571–7525, Fax:
856–722–0716.
Poland Contact Information: John
McCaslin, Commercial Counselor,
U.S. Commercial Service, U.S.
Embassy—Warsaw, Poland, Tel: 48–
22–625–4374, Fax: 48–22–621–6327,
John.McCaslin@mail.doc.gov.
Dated: September 29, 2008.
Bill Burwell,
Director, Mid-Atlantic Network, U.S.
Department of Commerce, U.S. Export
Assistance Center—Baltimore, U.S.
Department of Commerce.
[FR Doc. E8–23412 Filed 10–2–08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS
mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES
Notice of Meeting
The next meeting of the U.S.
Commission of Fine Arts is scheduled
for 16 October 2008, at 10 a.m. in the
Commission’s offices at the National
Building Museum, Suite 312, Judiciary
Square, 401 F Street, NW., Washington,
DC 20001–2728. Items of discussion
may include buildings, parks and
memorials.
Draft agendas and additional
information regarding the Commission
are available on our Web site: https://
www.cfa.gov. Inquiries regarding the
agenda and requests to submit written
or oral statements should be addressed
to Thomas Luebke, Secretary, U.S.
Commission of Fine Arts, at the above
address, or call 202–504–2200.
Individuals requiring sign language
VerDate Aug<31>2005
23:33 Oct 02, 2008
Jkt 217001
interpretation for the hearing impaired
should contact the Secretary at least 10
days before the meeting date.
Dated in Washington, DC, 25 September,
2008.
Thomas Luebke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8–23229 Filed 10–2–08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6330–01–M
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB)
Advisory Committee Meeting
Department of Defense; Office
of the Secretary of Defense Reserve
Forces Policy Board.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal
Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5
U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the
Sunshine in the Government Act of
1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and
41 CFR 102–3.150, the Department of
Defense announces the following
Federal advisory committee meeting of
the Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB).
DATES: October 28, 2008 (8:30 a.m.–4
p.m.) and October 29, 2008 (8:30 a.m.–
2:30 p.m.).
ADDRESSES: Meeting address is (10/28/
08) Fort Myer Officer’s Club, Arlington,
VA 22211; (10/29/08) Pentagon,
Conference Room TBA, Arlington, VA.
Mailing address is Reserve Forces
Policy Board, 7300 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301–7300.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Col
Marjorie Davis, Designated Federal
Officer, (703) 697–4486 (Voice), (703)
614–0504 (Facsimile),
marjorie.davis@osd.mil.
Mailing address is Reserve Forces
Policy Board, 7300 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301–7300.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Purpose of the Meeting: An open
meeting of the Reserve Forces Policy
Board.
Agenda: Discussion of homeland
security and other issues relevant to the
Reserve Components.
Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR
102–3.140 through 102–3.165, and the
availability of space this meeting is
open to the public. To request a seat,
contact the Designated Federal Officer
not later than 10/3/08 at 703–697–4486,
or by e-mail, marjorie.davis@osd.mil
and/or donald.ahern@osd.mil.
Written Statements: Pursuant to 41
CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140, the
public or interested organizations may
PO 00000
Frm 00021
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
submit written statements to the
membership of the Reserve Forces
Policy Board at any time or in response
to the stated agenda of a planned
meeting. Written statements should be
submitted to the Reserve Forces Policy
Board’s Designated Federal Officer. The
Designated Federal Officer’s contact
information can be obtained from the
GSA’s FACA Database—https://
www.fido.gov/facadatabase/public.asp.
Written statements that do not pertain
to a scheduled meeting of the Reserve
Forces Policy Board may be submitted
at any time. However, if individual
comments pertain to a specific topic
being discussed at a planned meeting
then these statements must be submitted
no later than five business days prior to
the meeting in question. The Designated
Federal Officer will review all
submitted written statements and
provide copies to all the committee
members.
Dated: September 25, 2008.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer,
Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. E8–23311 Filed 10–2–08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Nuclear Command and Control
System Comprehensive Review
Advisory Committee
Department of Defense.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Department of Defense
published a notice on September 11,
2008 (73 FR 52835) announcing a closed
meeting of the U.S. Nuclear Command
and Control System Comprehensive
Review Advisory Committee. This
notice is being published to announce
changes in the meeting time, place, and
agenda.
DATES: October 7, 2008 (0800–1630) and
October 8, 2008 (0800–1645)
ADDRESSES: Nuclear Command and
Control System Support Staff, 5201
Leesburg Pike, Suite 500, Falls Church,
Virginia 22041.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
William L. Jones, (703) 681–8681, U.S.
Nuclear Command and Control System
Support Staff (NSS), Skyline 3, 5201
Leesburg Pike, Suite 500, Falls Church,
Virginia 22041.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Agenda
Oct 7 2008 NSS
E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM
03OCN1
]]>Agencies
[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 193 (Friday, October 3, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57606-57608]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-23412]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Notice and Call for Applications for Trade Mission to Warsaw,
Poland in Conjunction With Trade Winds Forum Europe, April 19-22, 2009
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice and Call for Applications for the Trade Mission to
Warsaw, Poland in conjunction with Trade Winds Forum Europe, April 19-
22, 2009.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
I. Mission Description
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service is organizing a
trade mission to Warsaw, Poland, April 22, 2009, in conjunction with
the Trade Winds Europe Business Development Forum in Warsaw, Poland,
April 19-21, 2009.
The 2009 Trade Winds Forum Europe will include general conference
sessions on pan-European business issues and pre-arranged consultations
with Senior Commercial Officers from U.S. Embassies throughout Europe.
The Trade Mission to Poland will add another dimension to the event by
providing clients with the opportunity to conduct business to business
meeting with firms in Poland. It will be open to U.S. companies from a
cross section of industries with growing potential in Poland,
including, but not limited to, best prospects such as energy (mining,
oil and gas, electric power generation, renewable), defense and
aerospace, telecommunications and information technology, environmental
technologies, medical equipment, safety and security equipment,
automotive parts and service equipment, and logistics and
transportation.
The combination of the Trade Winds Forum Europe conference and the
multi-sector trade mission in Poland will provide participants with
substantive knowledge and strategies for entering or expanding their
business in the European market and Poland specifically.
II. Commercial Setting
Europe: Together, the United States and Europe account for more
than 40 percent of the global economy and transact more than $1.5
trillion per year in trade and investment. Europe is often among the
first export markets for U.S. companies. When businesses look to
Europe, they are looking to opportunities unparalleled in any other
region. Europe is much broader than the 27-member European Union (EU),
and opportunities are abundant. For example, the European Economic Area
and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries have
harmonized many of their regulations with the European Union. The EFTA
countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland), though
small in population, are among the wealthiest in the world on a per
capita basis.
The introduction in many EU member states of a common currency, the
euro, and mutual recognition of standards has
[[Page 57607]]
made the European market both more competitive and more open. While the
European market for U.S. goods and services is truly a single market
for some items, it is still fragmented along country, language,
cultural, or regional lines for others. With the ongoing consolidation
of distribution channels and retailers, marketing for many goods can
now be done with a pan-European perspective. However, for other items--
particularly specialty products--the retail outlets, distributors and
end-users are still local, and the best coverage for such markets will
likely be on a regional basis that might even divide Europe's larger
countries into more than one market.
Poland constitutes a market of 38 million people located in the
heart of central Europe. It has become a fully integrated member of the
EU since its May 2004 accession, adhering to common economic,
structural and commercial policies, including adoption of the common
external tariff regime. The United States and Poland enjoy an
extraordinarily close relationship that has fostered strategic and
commercial cooperation. There are abundant opportunities for U.S. firms
in Poland, given the country's rapid economic growth, the size and
location of the market, the access it affords to the larger EU market,
and the strong affinity Poles have for the United States.
Poland's economy grew at a rate in excess of 6.5% in 2007 and is
projected to grow by at least 5% in 2008. It has enjoyed 17 straight
years of economic expansion, fueled by high export output, individual
consumption, and increased business investment, including new foreign
direct investment totaling approximately $15 billion in 2007. The
United States claims roughly 3% of Poland's import market. Trade volume
is expected to continue increasing due to the depreciated U.S. dollar,
increased domestic demand, and overall affinity for U.S. products.
Excellent opportunities exist for U.S. exporters in a range of sectors,
particularly in the above-cited best prospects areas.
III. Mission Goals
The goal of the mission is to help the U.S. companies find
potential partners, agents, distributors, and joint venture partners in
the Polish market, laying the foundation for successful long-term
ventures. The delegation will have access to Senior Commercial Officers
during the mission, learn about the expansive business opportunities in
Poland, and gain first-hand market exposure. U.S. delegation members
already doing buisness in Poland will have opportunities to further
advance business relationships and transactions in that market.
IV. Mission Scenario
The mission will include pre-screened, individual appointments with
potential business partners; industry/country market briefings;
logistical support; networking opportunities with leading industry and
government officials; and full conference registration for the Trade
Winds Forum Europe, April 19-21, 2009, including conference materials
and admission to all conference sessions and networking events.
U.S. delegation members will arrive in Warsaw on or before April
19, 2009, to attend the opening ceremony of the Trade Winds Forum
Europe. The final day of the Forum, April 21, 2009, will be devoted to
market briefings and consultations with Europe-based Senior Commercial
Officers. On April 22, 2009, mission participants will take part in the
business-to-business meetings with Polish firms, and the mission will
conclude with a networking reception hosted by the Senior Commercial
Officer based in the U.S. Embassy in Poland.
V. Mission Timetable
April 19, 2009 Arrive Warsaw, Trade Winds Forum Europe registration
Welcome reception.
April 20, 2009 Trade Winds Forum Europe--Conference sessions.
April 21, 2009 Trade Winds Forum Europe, Briefings and
Consultations with Senior Commercial Officers Forum concludes.
April 22, 2009 Trade Mission takes place, featuring one-on-one
business appointments with pre-screened, private-sector Polish
companies.
VI. Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the Commercial Service
Trade Mission to Poland 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 maximum of 50 companies
will be selected to participate in the mission from the applicant pool.
U.S. companies already doing business with Poland as well as U.S.
companies seeking to enter Poland for the first time may apply.
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 $1,650 for a small or
medium-sized enterprise (SME) \*\ and $2,850 for large firms. This fee
includes the Trade Winds Forum Europe conference registration fee of
$650. The fee for each additional firm representative (large firm or
SME) participating in the mission is $650. Expenses for travel,
lodging, most meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each
mission participant.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
\*\ 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 reflects the Commercial Service's user fee schedule
that became effective May 1, 2008 (see https://www.export.gov/
newsletter/march2008/initiatives.html for additional information).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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. If the Department of Commerce
receives an incomplete application, the Department may reject the
application, request additional information, or take the lack of
information into account when evaluating the applications.
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 51 percent U.S. content of the value of the finished
product or service.
Selection Criteria for Participation: Selection will be based on
the following criteria:
Relevance of a company's business line to mission goals.
Company's potential for business in Poland.
Referrals from political organizations and any documents containing
references to partisan political activities (including political
contributions) will be removed from an applicant's submission and not
considered during the selection process.
VII. 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
[[Page 57608]]
calendar--https://www.ita.doc.gov/doctm/tmcal.html_and other Internet
web sites, press releases to the general and trade media, direct mail
and broadcast fax, notices by industry trade associations and other
multiplier groups, and announcements at industry meetings, symposia,
conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment for the mission will begin
September 1, 2008, and conclude no later than January 30, 2009. The
mission will open on a first come first served basis. Applications
received after January 30, 2009, will be considered only if space and
scheduling constraints permit.
U.S. Contact Information: Bill Burwell, Director, Mid-Atlantic Network,
U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Export Assistance Center--Baltimore,
Bill.Burwell@mail.doc.gov, Tel: 410-962-3097--Cell: 443-271-8796, Fax:
410-962-4529.
Debora Sykes, ITS, Mid-Atlantic Network, U.S. Department of Commerce,
U.S. Export Assistant Center--Trenton, Debora.Sykes@mail.doc.gov, Tel:
856-722-1032--Cell: 609-571-7525, Fax: 856-722-0716.
Poland Contact Information: John McCaslin, Commercial Counselor, U.S.
Commercial Service, U.S. Embassy--Warsaw, Poland, Tel: 48-22-625-4374,
Fax: 48-22-621-6327, John.McCaslin@mail.doc.gov.
Dated: September 29, 2008.
Bill Burwell,
Director, Mid-Atlantic Network, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S.
Export Assistance Center--Baltimore, U.S. Department of Commerce.
[FR Doc. E8-23412 Filed 10-2-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
