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tentatively scheduled to begin in the fall
of 2010 with an estimated duration of
construction of 1 year.
RUS is the lead agency for the federal
environmental review with Division of
Resource Management of the Leech Lake
Reservation, the Chippewa National
Forest, and U.S. Army Corps of
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agencies. In addition to federal review,
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Dated: February 25, 2010.
Nivin Elgohary,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Electric
Program, USDA/Rural Utilities Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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Tehama County Resource Advisory
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Tehama County Resource
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be covered include: (1) Introductions,
(2) Approval of Minutes, (3) Public
Comment, (4) Chairman’s Perspective,
(5) Elect Vice Chairmen, (6) Next
Agenda.
DATES: The meeting will be held on
March 25, 2010 from 9 a.m. and end at
approximately 12 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Lincoln Street School, Pine Room,
1135 Lincoln Street, Red Bluff, CA.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Caribbean Trade Mission
AGENCY: International Trade
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
Mission Description
The Commerce Department’s
International Trade Administration
(ITA) and the U.S. Commercial Service
(USCS) post in Santo Domingo—
Dominican Republic, will organize a
matchmaking trade mission in June
2010.
The matchmaking trade mission will
include representatives from a variety of
U.S. manufacturing companies and
service providers. These mission
participants will be introduced to
international agents, distributors and
end-users whose capabilities are
targeted to each U.S. participants’ needs
in that particular market. Mission
participants will also meet with key
local industry contacts that can advise
on local market conditions and
opportunities. In addition to the abovementioned services, the U.S.
Commercial Service industry specialist
will be on hand to discuss market trends
and opportunities in the Dominican
Republic and Jamaica.
Commercial Setting
The Caribbean is more than just a
vacation destination; it is also a steadily
growing market full of business
opportunities for U.S. companies. The
Caribbean Region is a natural
commercial partner of the United States,
tied closely together by geography,
history, and culture. The region as a
whole represents a market of about 41
million people who collectively
imported over $20.3 billion of U.S.
goods in 2008! As a result, the
Caribbean Region is the 3rd largest
export market for U.S. manufactured
goods in Latin America behind only
Mexico and Brazil. The United States
enjoys a cooperative trading
relationship with the region.
Agreements such as The Caribbean
Basin Initiative (CBI)—launched in 1983
and renewed in 2000 through legislation
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enacted by Congress established trade
programs to facilitate the economic
development and export diversification
of the Caribbean Basin economies. U.S.
exports to the CBI countries have more
than tripled since the CBI’s creation,
from $6.5 billion in 1984 to over $25
billion in 2000.
Additionally, on August 5, 2004, the
United States and the Dominican
Republic signed a Free Trade Agreement
(CAFTA–DR). The agreement was
implemented on March 1, 2007,
allowing more than 80% of U.S.
manufactured goods enter duty free to
the DR. In addition to tariff reduction,
CAFTA–DR also provides
unprecedented access to government
procurement, liberalizes the services
sectors, protects U.S. investments, and
strengthens protections for U.S. patents,
trademarks, and trade secrets in the DR.
The U.S. has a 60% market share of
Dominican imports. The Dominican
Republic is the 7th largest market in the
Western Hemisphere for U.S. exports
after Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela,
Colombia, and Chile. The United States
is also Jamaica’s primary trading partner
with 40.1% of imports coming from the
United States in 2008. Jamaica’s GDP is
US$12.7 billion, with 20% from tourism
and 20% from remittances from Europe
and North America. There is a trend of
significant investment in the hotel and
tourism sector. New highways,
increased energy production and port
modernization will likely lead to higher
GDP growth. Additional development is
expected with a new provision in 2008
to allow 3 casinos on the island.
Jamaica’s JLP-led government, elected
in 2007 on a platform of pro-business
and good governance is championing
the elimination of corruption, tax
reform, and reducing red tape for
business. Proximity, quality, and the use
of the same language have encouraged
Jamaican business people to purchase
from the United States.
Companies that intend to export
goods and services in Building
Products; Hotel & Restaurant
Equipment; Medical Equipment &
Supplies; Automotive Parts &
Accessories; and Renewable Energy
possess great potential for success.
Other companies will be considered as
well based on their market potential in
both countries.
Mission Goals
The goal of the Caribbean Trade
Mission is to facilitate an effective
presence for small and medium sized
companies to export to companies in the
Dominican Republic and Jamaica. The
mission will enable U.S. companies to
familiarize themselves with these
important markets, to conduct market
research, and to explore export
opportunities through pre-arranged
meetings with potential partners. The
companies will be able to network with
Government and Industry professionals,
providing them with an enhanced image
and level of engagement.
Knowledgeable Commercial Service
Specialists who are familiar with the
firms’ objectives will support the
mission participants.
Mission Scenario
ITA Trade Specialists will promote
the Trade Mission. This promotion will
take place nation-wide and will largely
be handled by the ITA Southern
Network Hub. Companies interested in
the mission will apply to the program,
and once accepted (see ‘Criteria for
Participant Selection’) will work with
the mission leader(s) to develop their
business goals in the Dominican
Republic and Jamaica.
U.S. Export Assistance Center trade
specialists and particularly members of
the Southern Network Hub will recruit
and counsel prospective participants for
the trade mission. Company information
and literature will be forwarded by the
companies to CS Santo Domingo and its
affiliates in Jamaica. The two offices
will then begin the partner search, and
will provide management and logistical
coordination of the program.
The mission leader(s) will use email
and conference calls to communicate
with U.S. participants prior to the
mission. Mission leader(s) will be
available for information and assistance
throughout the duration of the mission.
Prior to the end of the program, CS staff
will advise and counsel participants on
appropriate follow-up procedures.
In summary, participation in the
Trade Mission includes:
• Economic/Business briefing in both
countries;
• Transportation from airport to hotel
in both countries;
• Pre-scheduled meetings with
potential partners, distributors, and/or
end users as well as with local industry
contacts;
• Participation in mission reception
at the Ambassadors’ residences in both
countries;
• U.S. Embassy rates at local hotels in
both countries;
• Conference calls with U.S. Embassy
staff to review your specific goals/
objectives.
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Sunday ......................................
June 13, Santo Domingo .................................
Monday .....................................
June 14, Santo Domingo .................................
Tuesday ....................................
June 15 ............................................................
Wednesday ...............................
Thursday ...................................
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June 16 ............................................................
June 17 ............................................................
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June 18 ............................................................
Saturday ....................................
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Arrive in Santo Domingo
No-host dinner.
Business Breakfast Briefing.
One-on-One Business Meetings.
Luncheon organized by the American Chamber.
Evening Welcome Reception.
One-on-One Business Meetings.
Follow-up meetings or site visits.
Travel to and arrival in Kingston, Jamaica.
Business Breakfast Briefing.
One-on-One Business Meetings.
Luncheon organized by the American Chamber.
Evening Welcome Reception.
One-on-One Business Meetings.
Follow-up meetings or site visits.
Check out hotel.
Return to the United States.
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Participation Requirements
All persons interested in participating
in the Caribbean Trade Mission to the
Dominican Republic and Jamaica 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
Two Stops ..................................................................................................
Two Stops ..................................................................................................
One Stop ....................................................................................................
One Stop ....................................................................................................
Participation fee for each additional company representative ...................
best satisfy the selection criteria as
outlined below. Target recruitment for
the Trade Mission is between 12 and 15
companies.
Fees and Expenses:
SME Company1 ..................................................................
Large Company ..................................................................
SME Company ...................................................................
Large Company ..................................................................
.............................................................................................
$3,250
3,800
1,950
2,250
500
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1 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).
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 U.S. 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.
A company’s products or services
must be 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 of the value of the
finished product/service.
Selection Criteria for Participation:
Each applicant to the program will be
screened for the following:
• Relevance of the company’s
business line to the mission’s goals.
• Timeliness of company’s signed
application and participation agreement
including fees.
• Timely and adequate provision of
company and product/service
information and literature, in order to
enable communication of company’s
objectives and scheduling of business
appointments.
• Provision of adequate information
on company’s products and/or services,
and company’s primary market
objectives, in order to facilitate
appropriate matching with potential
business partners.
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.
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Timeframe For Recruitment And
Applications
Mission recruitment will be
conducted in an open and public
manner on a first come first serve basis,
including publication in the Federal
Register, posting on the Commerce
Department trade missions calendar—
https://www.ita.doc.gov/doctm/
tmcal.html—and other Internet
websites, publication in domestic trade
publications and association
newsletters, mailings from internal
mailing lists, win-faxes to internal
database of clients, email to sector
distribution lists, through posting in the
Federal Register, and at industry
meetings, symposia, conferences, trade
shows, etc. The Trade Mission will also
be promoted by USCS and by team
members in U.S. Export Assistance
Centers.
Recruitment for the mission is to
begin immediately and conclude no
later than March 19, 2010. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review all
applications immediately after the
deadline. We will inform applicants of
selection decisions as soon as possible
after March 19, 2010. Applications
received after that date will be
considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
Contacts:
Southern Network Hub:
Lesa Forbes, Miami U.S. Export
Assistance Center, 5835 Blue Lagoon
Drive, Suite 203, Miami, FL 33126,
Tel: (305) 526–7425 ext 28, Fax: (305)
526–7434, E-mail:
Lesa.Forbes@mail.doc.gov;
Ashley Wilson, Oklahoma U.S. Export
Assistance Center, 301 N.W. 63rd
Street, Suite 330, Oklahoma City, OK
73116, Tel: (405) 608–5302, Fax: (405)
608–4211, E-mail:
Ashley.Wilson@mail.doc.gov;
U.S. Commercial Service in Santo
Domingo:
Robert O. Jones, Regional Senior
Commercial Officer, Megan
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Schildgen, Commercial Officer, Maria
Elena Portorreal, Senior Commercial
Specialist, American Embassy, Ave.
˜
Pedro Henriquez Urena No. 133,
Edificio Empresarial Reyna l, 5th
floor, La Esperilla, Santo Domingo,
Dominican Republic, Tel.: 1 809–227–
2121, Fax: 1 809–920–0267, E-mail:
Robert.O.Jones@mail.doc.gov,
Megan.Schildgen@mail.doc.gov,
Maria.Elenaportorreal@mail.doc.gov.
Sean Timmins,
Global Trade Programs, Commercial Service
Trade Missions Program.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Civil Nuclear Policy Mission to Central
and Eastern Europe
AGENCY: International Trade
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
Mission Description
The United States Department of
Commerce, International Trade
Administration is organizing a Civil
Nuclear Policy Mission to Warsaw,
Poland; Prague, Czech Republic and
Bratislava, Slovakia from April 18–23,
2010. Led by a senior Department of
Commerce official, the mission will
focus on: (1) Infrastructure and tender
development, to include the safe, secure
and proliferation-resistant trade in
goods and services; (2) promotion of the
Convention on Supplementary
Compensation for Nuclear Damages
(CSC) nuclear liability regime; (3)
bilateral cooperation on civil nuclear
commercial opportunities, and (4)
ensuring opportunities for U.S. firms.
The mission will demonstrate
significant U.S. support for its civil
nuclear industry and the wide range of
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Caribbean Trade Mission
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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Mission Description
The Commerce Department's International Trade Administration (ITA)
and the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) post in Santo Domingo--Dominican
Republic, will organize a matchmaking trade mission in June 2010.
The matchmaking trade mission will include representatives from a
variety of U.S. manufacturing companies and service providers. These
mission participants will be introduced to international agents,
distributors and end-users whose capabilities are targeted to each U.S.
participants' needs in that particular market. Mission participants
will also meet with key local industry contacts that can advise on
local market conditions and opportunities. In addition to the above-
mentioned services, the U.S. Commercial Service industry specialist
will be on hand to discuss market trends and opportunities in the
Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
Commercial Setting
The Caribbean is more than just a vacation destination; it is also
a steadily growing market full of business opportunities for U.S.
companies. The Caribbean Region is a natural commercial partner of the
United States, tied closely together by geography, history, and
culture. The region as a whole represents a market of about 41 million
people who collectively imported over $20.3 billion of U.S. goods in
2008! As a result, the Caribbean Region is the 3rd largest export
market for U.S. manufactured goods in Latin America behind only Mexico
and Brazil. The United States enjoys a cooperative trading relationship
with the region. Agreements such as The Caribbean Basin Initiative
(CBI)--launched in 1983 and renewed in 2000 through legislation
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enacted by Congress established trade programs to facilitate the
economic development and export diversification of the Caribbean Basin
economies. U.S. exports to the CBI countries have more than tripled
since the CBI's creation, from $6.5 billion in 1984 to over $25 billion
in 2000.
Additionally, on August 5, 2004, the United States and the
Dominican Republic signed a Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). The
agreement was implemented on March 1, 2007, allowing more than 80% of
U.S. manufactured goods enter duty free to the DR. In addition to
tariff reduction, CAFTA-DR also provides unprecedented access to
government procurement, liberalizes the services sectors, protects U.S.
investments, and strengthens protections for U.S. patents, trademarks,
and trade secrets in the DR. The U.S. has a 60% market share of
Dominican imports. The Dominican Republic is the 7th largest market in
the Western Hemisphere for U.S. exports after Canada, Mexico, Brazil,
Venezuela, Colombia, and Chile. The United States is also Jamaica's
primary trading partner with 40.1% of imports coming from the United
States in 2008. Jamaica's GDP is US$12.7 billion, with 20% from tourism
and 20% from remittances from Europe and North America. There is a
trend of significant investment in the hotel and tourism sector. New
highways, increased energy production and port modernization will
likely lead to higher GDP growth. Additional development is expected
with a new provision in 2008 to allow 3 casinos on the island.
Jamaica's JLP-led government, elected in 2007 on a platform of pro-
business and good governance is championing the elimination of
corruption, tax reform, and reducing red tape for business. Proximity,
quality, and the use of the same language have encouraged Jamaican
business people to purchase from the United States.
Companies that intend to export goods and services in Building
Products; Hotel & Restaurant Equipment; Medical Equipment & Supplies;
Automotive Parts & Accessories; and Renewable Energy possess great
potential for success. Other companies will be considered as well based
on their market potential in both countries.
Mission Goals
The goal of the Caribbean Trade Mission is to facilitate an
effective presence for small and medium sized companies to export to
companies in the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. The mission will
enable U.S. companies to familiarize themselves with these important
markets, to conduct market research, and to explore export
opportunities through pre-arranged meetings with potential partners.
The companies will be able to network with Government and Industry
professionals, providing them with an enhanced image and level of
engagement. Knowledgeable Commercial Service Specialists who are
familiar with the firms' objectives will support the mission
participants.
Mission Scenario
ITA Trade Specialists will promote the Trade Mission. This
promotion will take place nation-wide and will largely be handled by
the ITA Southern Network Hub. Companies interested in the mission will
apply to the program, and once accepted (see `Criteria for Participant
Selection') will work with the mission leader(s) to develop their
business goals in the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
U.S. Export Assistance Center trade specialists and particularly
members of the Southern Network Hub will recruit and counsel
prospective participants for the trade mission. Company information and
literature will be forwarded by the companies to CS Santo Domingo and
its affiliates in Jamaica. The two offices will then begin the partner
search, and will provide management and logistical coordination of the
program.
The mission leader(s) will use email and conference calls to
communicate with U.S. participants prior to the mission. Mission
leader(s) will be available for information and assistance throughout
the duration of the mission. Prior to the end of the program, CS staff
will advise and counsel participants on appropriate follow-up
procedures.
In summary, participation in the Trade Mission includes:
Economic/Business briefing in both countries;
Transportation from airport to hotel in both countries;
Pre-scheduled meetings with potential partners,
distributors, and/or end users as well as with local industry contacts;
Participation in mission reception at the Ambassadors'
residences in both countries;
U.S. Embassy rates at local hotels in both countries;
Conference calls with U.S. Embassy staff to review your
specific goals/objectives.
Proposed Mission Timetable
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Day of week Date Activity
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Sunday........................ June 13, Santo Arrive in Santo
Domingo. Domingo
No-host dinner.
Monday........................ June 14, Santo Business Breakfast
Domingo. Briefing.
One-on-One Business
Meetings.
Luncheon organized by
the American
Chamber.
Evening Welcome
Reception.
Tuesday....................... June 15.......... One-on-One Business
Meetings.
Follow-up meetings or
site visits.
Wednesday..................... June 16.......... Travel to and arrival
in Kingston,
Jamaica.
Thursday...................... June 17.......... Business Breakfast
Briefing.
One-on-One Business
Meetings.
Luncheon organized by
the American
Chamber.
Evening Welcome
Reception.
Friday........................ June 18.......... One-on-One Business
Meetings.
Follow-up meetings or
site visits.
Saturday...................... June 19.......... Check out hotel.
Return to the United
States.
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Participation Requirements
All persons interested in participating in the Caribbean Trade
Mission to the Dominican Republic and Jamaica 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.
Target recruitment for the Trade Mission is between 12 and 15
companies.
Fees and Expenses:
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Two Stops........................... SME Company\1\......... $3,250
Two Stops........................... Large Company.......... 3,800
One Stop............................ SME Company............ 1,950
One Stop............................ Large Company.......... 2,250
Participation fee for each ....................... 500
additional company representative.
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\1\ 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).
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 U.S. 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.
A company's products or services must be 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 of the value of the finished product/
service.
Selection Criteria for Participation:
Each applicant to the program will be screened for the following:
Relevance of the company's business line to the mission's
goals.
Timeliness of company's signed application and
participation agreement including fees.
Timely and adequate provision of company and product/
service information and literature, in order to enable communication of
company's objectives and scheduling of business appointments.
Provision of adequate information on company's products
and/or services, and company's primary market objectives, in order to
facilitate appropriate matching with potential business partners.
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.
Timeframe For Recruitment And Applications
Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner
on a first come first serve basis, including publication in the Federal
Register, posting on the Commerce Department trade missions calendar--
https://www.ita.doc.gov/doctm/tmcal.html--and other Internet websites,
publication in domestic trade publications and association newsletters,
mailings from internal mailing lists, win-faxes to internal database of
clients, email to sector distribution lists, through posting in the
Federal Register, and at industry meetings, symposia, conferences,
trade shows, etc. The Trade Mission will also be promoted by USCS and
by team members in U.S. Export Assistance Centers.
Recruitment for the mission is to begin immediately and conclude no
later than March 19, 2010. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review
all applications immediately after the deadline. We will inform
applicants of selection decisions as soon as possible after March 19,
2010. Applications received after that date will be considered only if
space and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts:
Southern Network Hub:
Lesa Forbes, Miami U.S. Export Assistance Center, 5835 Blue Lagoon
Drive, Suite 203, Miami, FL 33126, Tel: (305) 526-7425 ext 28, Fax:
(305) 526-7434, E-mail: Lesa.Forbes@mail.doc.gov;
Ashley Wilson, Oklahoma U.S. Export Assistance Center, 301 N.W. 63rd
Street, Suite 330, Oklahoma City, OK 73116, Tel: (405) 608-5302, Fax:
(405) 608-4211, E-mail: Ashley.Wilson@mail.doc.gov;
U.S. Commercial Service in Santo Domingo:
Robert O. Jones, Regional Senior Commercial Officer, Megan Schildgen,
Commercial Officer, Maria Elena Portorreal, Senior Commercial
Specialist, American Embassy, Ave. Pedro Henriquez Ure[ntilde]a No.
133, Edificio Empresarial Reyna l, 5th floor, La Esperilla, Santo
Domingo, Dominican Republic, Tel.: 1 809-227-2121, Fax: 1 809-920-0267,
E-mail: Robert.O.Jones@mail.doc.gov, Megan.Schildgen@mail.doc.gov,
Maria.Elenaportorreal@mail.doc.gov.
Sean Timmins,
Global Trade Programs, Commercial Service Trade Missions Program.
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