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Reduction, 74 FR 64666 (December 8,
2009), 1349 Off. Gaz. Pat. Office 362
(December 29, 2009) (Green Technology
Notice). The Green Technology Notice
indicated that an applicant may have an
application advanced out of turn
(accorded special status) for
examination, if the application
pertained to green technologies
including greenhouse gas reduction
(applications pertaining to
environmental quality, energy
conservation, development of renewable
energy resources or greenhouse gas
emission reduction) and met other
requirements specified in the Green
Technology Notice. The pilot program
was designed to promote the
development of green technologies. The
USPTO received positive feedback and
suggestions from the stakeholders
regarding the pilot program.
The Green Technology Notice
required inter alia that the application
be classified in one of the U.S.
classifications listed in the Green
Technology Notice to be accorded
special status under the Green
Technology Pilot Program. Limiting the
pilot program to only applications
classified in these U.S. classifications
assisted the USPTO to balance the
workload and gauge resources needed
for the program. The USPTO has
determined that the classification
requirement in the Green Technology
Notice is unnecessary because the
workload has been balanced with other
mechanism, and this requirement was
causing the denial of petitions for
applications that are drawn to green
technologies. Therefore, the USPTO is
hereby eliminating the classification
requirement for any petitions that are
decided on or after the publication date
of this notice. This will permit more
applications to qualify for the pilot
program, thereby allowing more
inventions related to green technologies
to be advanced out of turn for
examination and reviewed earlier.
Applicants whose petitions were
dismissed or denied solely on the basis
that their applications did not meet the
classification requirement may file a
renewed petition. If the renewed
petition is filed within one month of the
publication date of this notice, it will be
given priority as of the date applicant
filed the initial petition.
To participate in the pilot program,
applicant must file a petition to make
special under the Green Technology
Pilot Program that satisfies all other
requirements set forth in the Green
Technology Notice. For example, to
satisfy the eligibility requirements, the
petition must contain the following
statements. The petition must include a
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statement providing the basis for the
special status (e.g., for an application
pertaining to environmental quality, the
petition must state that special status is
sought because the invention materially
enhances the quality of the environment
by contributing to the restoration or
maintenance of the basic life-sustaining
natural elements). The petition must
also include a statement explaining how
the materiality standard is met, unless
(1) the application clearly discloses that
the claimed invention materially
enhances the quality of the environment
by contributing to the restoration or
maintenance of one of the basic lifesustaining natural elements, or (2) the
application disclosure is clear on its
face that the claimed invention
materially contributes to (a)
development of renewable energy or
energy conservation, or (b) greenhouse
gas emission reduction.
will support U.S. delegates to gain
market insight, local private and public
contacts, and identify potential business
opportunities and partners. In addition
to the welcome reception and
Matchmaking Services, a 1-day Green
ICT & Energy Efficiency conference will
take place at the World Trade Center in
Mexico City. Relevant issues on energy
efficiency in data centers, smart grids,
and green buildings will be discussed.
Mission delegates will have an
opportunity to exhibit outside of the
conference hall during this event.
Furthermore, this mission will take
place during the same days as The
Green Expo at the World Trade Center
in Mexico City. As a separate activity
and independent of the mission,
delegates will be granted a discount by
EJ Krause, organizer of The Green Expo,
to exhibit at the show in the USA
Pavilion.
Dated: May 12, 2010.
David J. Kappos,
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual
Property and Director of the United States
Patent and Trademark Office.
Commercial Setting
On August 10, 2009 during the North
American Leaders Summit, Presidents
´
Obama and Calderon committed their
two countries to work together on
environmental cooperation, sustainable
development, and clean energy
research, development, and deployment
issues.
President Felipe Calderon in his 2007
National Strategy on Climate Change
recognized the importance and need for
environmentally friendly policies and
solutions within Mexico and set a target
of reducing 107 million tons of green
house gases (GHG) by 2014 in the
energy sector alone. Mexico currently
has several green friendly projects
funded by the World Bank, including
wind technologies, waste management,
renewable energy development projects,
modernization of the water and
sanitation sectors, and a hybrid solar
thermal power plant. With a
demonstrated interest in expanding
environmentally friendly projects and
policies, Mexico provides a growing
market for green technologies.
The Information and Communications
Technology industry (ICT), which
includes telecom service operators
(fixed, wireless, cable, Internet, etc.) as
well as IT service and management
firms, integrators, software developers,
and equipment manufacturers, have a
fundamental role in reducing the
negative environmental impact of
emissions.
ICT has increased productivity and
competitiveness, and supported
economic growth around the world.
Today, ICT is an important supporter of
a sustainable environment by becoming
an enabler of energy efficiencies in
multiple industrial sectors, particularly
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Executive Green ICT & Energy
Efficiency Trade Mission to Mexico
City, Mexico
AGENCY: International Trade
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
Mission Description
The United States Department of
Commerce, International Trade
Administration, and U.S. & Foreign
Commercial Service are organizing an
Executive Green ICT & Energy
Efficiency Trade Mission to Mexico City
from September 27–29, 2010. This
Executive led mission will focus on
assisting U.S. providers of ‘‘Green
Information & Communication
Technology (ICT)’’ solutions, as well as
energy efficiency technologies to enter
or increase their presence in various
sectors of the Mexican market. This will
include data centers,
telecommunications, utilities, and
construction. Green ICTs—or smart
technologies—provide monitoring,
supervision and automation capabilities
to reach energy efficiency in the
mentioned industries, such as smart
grids and smart buildings. The mission
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in power transmission and distribution,
manufacturing, construction, and
transportation emissions. Furthermore,
the ICT sector has its own energy
efficiency challenges to overcome, such
as to reduce energy consumption in
enterprise IT and Data Center
operations.
Mission Goals
The goals of the Green ICT and Energy
Efficiency Trade Mission to Mexico City
are to (1) create business, networking,
and exhibition opportunities for
participating companies, and create
awareness in Mexico of the U.S. green
information technology and energy
efficiency technologies available; (2)
provide information and energy
efficiency solutions for the Mexican
Government, public utility company,
construction sector, and IT companies
and telecommunication operators by
highlighting U.S. company solutions; (3)
showcase ICT sustainable environment
and energy efficiency solutions for
different industry sectors to improve
monitoring and supervision.
Monday, Sept. 27 ..........................
Tuesday, Sept. 28 ..........................
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Fees and Expenses
After a company has been selected to
participate in the mission, a payment to
the Department of Commerce in the
form of a participation fee is required.
The participation fee will be $2,900 for
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sectors: Telecommunications, electric
grid, and construction. The speakers
will be any or a combination of the
following: Industry, sponsors, USG, and
GOM officials. The focus will be on U.S.
products/solutions and their application
to Mexico.
• Exhibition. September 28—8 a.m.–6
p.m. Mission members can exhibit
products and services on tabletop
displays outside of the conference hall.
• Matchmaking. September 29—8
a.m.–6 p.m. Pre-screened one-on-one
appointments will be arranged in
Mexico City.
• The Green Expo Trade Show.
September 28–30. CS Mexico will host
a USA Pavilion for companies providing
environmental solutions, such as water,
alternative energy, etc. EJ Krause will
grant a discount to those mission
members that would like to exhibit at
the pavilion during their visit to Mexico
City.
Proposed Mission Timetable
Mission participants will be
encouraged to arrive no later than early
afternoon Monday, September 27 in
order to participate in the evening
networking and welcome reception.
6:30 p.m.–7 p.m. Trade Mission briefing in hotel.
7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Networking Reception, Ambassador’s Residence.
Mexico City.
8 a.m.–6 p.m. Green ICT and Energy Efficiency Conference, Room Olmeca 3, WTC Mexico City.
Mexico City.
8 a.m.–6 p.m. Gold Key Appointments, Mexico City.
End Mission.
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating
in the Executive Green ICT and Energy
Efficiency Trade Mission must complete
and submit an application package for
consideration by the Department of
Commerce. All applicants will be
evaluated on their ability to meet certain
conditions and best satisfy the selection
criteria as outlined below. A minimum
of fifteen U.S. companies and maximum
of twenty-five U.S. companies will be
selected to participate in the mission
from the applicant pool. The Executive
Green ICT and Energy Efficiency Trade
Mission will seek to recruit U.S. IT
small and medium size companies that
provide products, solutions,
technologies, and ‘‘know-how’’ aimed at
efficient energy use in the telecom,
energy and construction sectors.
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Mission Scenario
The Green ICT and Energy Efficiency
Trade Mission will promote and
showcase mission delegates at different
levels. They will be able to attend and
exhibit in a specialized conference.
Additionally, they will have the
opportunity to formally exhibit in the
USA Pavilion during The Green Expo.
Finally, delegates will have various
opportunities for high level
matchmaking and networking with
Mexican companies, government,
organizations and specialists.
The mission will have the following
components:
• Networking and Welcome
Reception. September 27—7 p.m.–9:30
p.m. A networking reception will be
held the evening before the Green ICT
and Energy Efficiency Conference.
Attendees will include mission
members, U.S. Government officials,
Government of Mexico officials,
speakers and sponsors. The venue will
be the Ambassador’s Residence.
• Green ICT and Energy Efficiency
Conference. September 28—8 a.m.–6
p.m. There will be 8 keynote speakers
discussing key issues of Green ICT and
Energy Efficiency solutions in three
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large firms and $2,450 for a small or
medium-sized enterprise (SME).1 The
fee includes participation of two
company representatives; the fee for
each additional firm representative
(large firm or SME) is $500. Expenses
for travel, transportation, 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
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/contractingopportunities/
sizestandardstopics/).
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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:
• Suitability of a company’s products
or services to the mission’s goals.
• Applicant’s potential for business
in Mexico, including likelihood of
exports resulting from the trade mission.
• Consistency of the applicant’s goals
and objectives with the stated scope of
the trade mission.
Referrals from political organizations
and any documents containing
references to partisan political activities
(including political contributions) will
be removed from an applicant’s
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submission and not considered during
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 (www.ita.doc.gov/doctm/
tmcal.html) and other Internet Web
sites, press releases to general and trade
media, direct mail, 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 2, 2010.
Applications received after that date
will be considered only if space and
scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico
City:
Aliza Totayo, Commercial Officer, T:
+52 (55) 5140–2635,
Aliza.Totayo@mail.doc.gov;
Juan Carlos Prieto, Commercial
Specialist, T: +52 (55) 5140–2634,
JuanCarlos.Prieto@mail.doc.gov.
Natalia Susak,
Global Trade Programs, Commercial Service
Trade Missions Program.
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Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes
and Tubes From Thailand: Extension
of Time Limit for Final Results of
Antidumping Duty Administrative
Review
AGENCY: Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
DATES: Effective Date: May 21, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jacqueline Arrowsmith, AD/CVD
Operations, Office 6, Import
Administration, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington DC 20230;
telephone: (202) 482–5255.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On April 13, 2010, the Department of
Commerce (the Department) published
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the preliminary results of the
administrative review of the
antidumping duty order on circular
welded carbon steel pipes and tubes
from Thailand. See Circular Welded
Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes from
Thailand: Preliminary Results and
Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping
Duty Administrative Review, 75 FR
18788 (April 13, 2010) (Preliminary
Results). This administrative review
covers the period March 1, 2008 through
February 28, 2009. This review covers
one producer/exporter of the subject
merchandise to the United States, Saha
Thai Steel Pipe (Public) Company, Ltd.
determination the next business day
when the statutory deadline falls on a
weekend, federal holiday, or any other
day when the Department is closed. See
Notice of Clarification: Application of
‘‘Next Business Day’’ Rule for
Administrative Determination Deadlines
Pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, As
Amended, 70 FR 24533 (May 10, 2005).
Accordingly, the deadline for the
completion of the final results is now
October 12, 2010, the first business day
following the 180-day period.
This notice is issued and published in
accordance with sections 751(a)(3)(A)
and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
Extension of Time Limit for Final
Results
Pursuant to section 751(a)(3)(A) of the
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act),
and 19 CFR 351.213(h)(1), the
Department shall issue final results in
an administrative review of an
antidumping duty order within 120
days after the date on which notice of
the preliminary results is published in
the Federal Register. However, if the
Department determines that it is not
practicable to complete the review
within the time limits, section
751(a)(3)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR
351.213(h)(2) allow the Department to
extend the 120-day period up to a 180day period.
Pursuant to section 751(a)(3)(A) of the
Act and 19 CFR 351.213(h)(2), we
determine that it is not practicable to
complete the results of this review
within the original time limit. The
Department requested comments from
interested parties on the effect, if any, of
the application of the quarterly cost
methodology on the Department’s level
of trade analysis. In particular, the
Department requested that parties
comment on whether the quarterly cost
approach requires an evaluation on a
quarterly basis of the pattern of price
differences and how any such
differences should be analyzed for
purposes of determining whether a level
of trade adjustment is warranted.
Consequently, the Department needs
additional time to consider comments
that were filed by the parties and to
develop an appropriate analytical
approach.
In accordance with section
751(a)(3)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR
351.213(h)(2), the Department has
decided to extend the time limit for the
final results from 120 days to 180 days,
making the new due date for the final
results, October 10, 2010. However,
October 10, 2010 falls on a Sunday, and
Monday, October 11, 2010 is a federal
holiday. It is the Department’s longstanding practice to issue a
Dated: May 14, 2010.
John M. Andersen,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Operations.
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Pre–Stressed Concrete Steel Wire
Strand from the People’s Republic of
China: Final Affirmative Countervailing
Duty Determination
AGENCY: Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
(the Department) determines that
countervailable subsidies are being
provided to producers and exporters of
pre–stressed concrete steel wire strand
from the People’s Republic of China (the
PRC). For information on the estimated
subsidy rates, see the ‘‘Suspension of
Liquidation’’ section of this notice.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 21, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert Copyak, AD/CVD Operations,
Office 3, Operations, Import
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, Room 4014, 14th Street and
Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington,
DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–2209.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
This investigation covers 61 programs
and the following producers/exporters:
Fasten Group Import & Export Co., Ltd.
(Fasten I&E), Fasten Group Corporation
(Fasten Corp.), Jiangyin Fasten Steel
(Fasten Steel), Jiangyin Hongyu Metal
Products Co., Ltd. (Hongyu Metal),
Jiangyin Walsin Steel Cable Co., Ltd.
(Walsin) and Jiangyin Hongsheng Co.,
Ltd. (Hongsheng) (collectively, the
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Executive Green ICT & Energy Efficiency Trade Mission to Mexico
City, Mexico
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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Mission Description
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration, and U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service are organizing an
Executive Green ICT & Energy Efficiency Trade Mission to Mexico City
from September 27-29, 2010. This Executive led mission will focus on
assisting U.S. providers of ``Green Information & Communication
Technology (ICT)'' solutions, as well as energy efficiency technologies
to enter or increase their presence in various sectors of the Mexican
market. This will include data centers, telecommunications, utilities,
and construction. Green ICTs--or smart technologies--provide
monitoring, supervision and automation capabilities to reach energy
efficiency in the mentioned industries, such as smart grids and smart
buildings. The mission will support U.S. delegates to gain market
insight, local private and public contacts, and identify potential
business opportunities and partners. In addition to the welcome
reception and Matchmaking Services, a 1-day Green ICT & Energy
Efficiency conference will take place at the World Trade Center in
Mexico City. Relevant issues on energy efficiency in data centers,
smart grids, and green buildings will be discussed. Mission delegates
will have an opportunity to exhibit outside of the conference hall
during this event.
Furthermore, this mission will take place during the same days as
The Green Expo at the World Trade Center in Mexico City. As a separate
activity and independent of the mission, delegates will be granted a
discount by EJ Krause, organizer of The Green Expo, to exhibit at the
show in the USA Pavilion.
Commercial Setting
On August 10, 2009 during the North American Leaders Summit,
Presidents Obama and Calder[oacute]n committed their two countries to
work together on environmental cooperation, sustainable development,
and clean energy research, development, and deployment issues.
President Felipe Calderon in his 2007 National Strategy on Climate
Change recognized the importance and need for environmentally friendly
policies and solutions within Mexico and set a target of reducing 107
million tons of green house gases (GHG) by 2014 in the energy sector
alone. Mexico currently has several green friendly projects funded by
the World Bank, including wind technologies, waste management,
renewable energy development projects, modernization of the water and
sanitation sectors, and a hybrid solar thermal power plant. With a
demonstrated interest in expanding environmentally friendly projects
and policies, Mexico provides a growing market for green technologies.
The Information and Communications Technology industry (ICT), which
includes telecom service operators (fixed, wireless, cable, Internet,
etc.) as well as IT service and management firms, integrators, software
developers, and equipment manufacturers, have a fundamental role in
reducing the negative environmental impact of emissions.
ICT has increased productivity and competitiveness, and supported
economic growth around the world. Today, ICT is an important supporter
of a sustainable environment by becoming an enabler of energy
efficiencies in multiple industrial sectors, particularly
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in power transmission and distribution, manufacturing, construction,
and transportation emissions. Furthermore, the ICT sector has its own
energy efficiency challenges to overcome, such as to reduce energy
consumption in enterprise IT and Data Center operations.
Mission Goals
The goals of the Green ICT and Energy Efficiency Trade Mission to
Mexico City are to (1) create business, networking, and exhibition
opportunities for participating companies, and create awareness in
Mexico of the U.S. green information technology and energy efficiency
technologies available; (2) provide information and energy efficiency
solutions for the Mexican Government, public utility company,
construction sector, and IT companies and telecommunication operators
by highlighting U.S. company solutions; (3) showcase ICT sustainable
environment and energy efficiency solutions for different industry
sectors to improve monitoring and supervision.
Mission Scenario
The Green ICT and Energy Efficiency Trade Mission will promote and
showcase mission delegates at different levels. They will be able to
attend and exhibit in a specialized conference. Additionally, they will
have the opportunity to formally exhibit in the USA Pavilion during The
Green Expo. Finally, delegates will have various opportunities for high
level matchmaking and networking with Mexican companies, government,
organizations and specialists.
The mission will have the following components:
Networking and Welcome Reception. September 27--7 p.m.-
9:30 p.m. A networking reception will be held the evening before the
Green ICT and Energy Efficiency Conference. Attendees will include
mission members, U.S. Government officials, Government of Mexico
officials, speakers and sponsors. The venue will be the Ambassador's
Residence.
Green ICT and Energy Efficiency Conference. September 28--
8 a.m.-6 p.m. There will be 8 keynote speakers discussing key issues of
Green ICT and Energy Efficiency solutions in three sectors:
Telecommunications, electric grid, and construction. The speakers will
be any or a combination of the following: Industry, sponsors, USG, and
GOM officials. The focus will be on U.S. products/solutions and their
application to Mexico.
Exhibition. September 28--8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mission members
can exhibit products and services on tabletop displays outside of the
conference hall.
Matchmaking. September 29--8 a.m.-6 p.m. Pre-screened one-
on-one appointments will be arranged in Mexico City.
The Green Expo Trade Show. September 28-30. CS Mexico will
host a USA Pavilion for companies providing environmental solutions,
such as water, alternative energy, etc. EJ Krause will grant a discount
to those mission members that would like to exhibit at the pavilion
during their visit to Mexico City.
Proposed Mission Timetable
Mission participants will be encouraged to arrive no later than
early afternoon Monday, September 27 in order to participate in the
evening networking and welcome reception.
Monday, Sept. 27................. 6:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Trade Mission
briefing in hotel.
7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Networking
Reception, Ambassador's Residence.
Tuesday, Sept. 28................ Mexico City........................
8 a.m.-6 p.m. Green ICT and Energy
Efficiency Conference, Room Olmeca
3, WTC Mexico City.
Wednesday, Sept. 29.............. Mexico City........................
8 a.m.-6 p.m. Gold Key
Appointments, Mexico City.
End Mission........................
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the Executive Green ICT
and Energy Efficiency Trade Mission must complete and submit an
application package for consideration by the Department of Commerce.
All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain
conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. A
minimum of fifteen U.S. companies and maximum of twenty-five U.S.
companies will be selected to participate in the mission from the
applicant pool. The Executive Green ICT and Energy Efficiency Trade
Mission will seek to recruit U.S. IT small and medium size companies
that provide products, solutions, technologies, and ``know-how'' aimed
at efficient energy use in the telecom, energy and construction
sectors.
Fees and Expenses
After a company has been selected to participate in the mission, a
payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of a participation
fee is required. The participation fee will be $2,900 for large firms
and $2,450 for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).\1\ The fee
includes participation of two company representatives; the fee for each
additional firm representative (large firm or SME) is $500. Expenses
for travel, transportation, lodging, most meals, and incidentals will
be the responsibility of each mission participant.
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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/contractingopportunities/sizestandardstopics/).
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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. 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:
Suitability of a company's products or services to the
mission's goals.
Applicant's potential for business in Mexico, including
likelihood of exports resulting from the trade mission.
Consistency of the applicant's goals and objectives with
the stated scope of the trade mission.
Referrals from political organizations and any documents containing
references to partisan political activities (including political
contributions) will be removed from an applicant's
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submission and not considered during 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 (www.ita.doc.gov/doctm/tmcal.html)
and other Internet Web sites, press releases to general and trade
media, direct mail, 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 2, 2010. Applications
received after that date will be considered only if space and
scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico City:
Aliza Totayo, Commercial Officer, T: +52 (55) 5140-2635,
Aliza.Totayo@mail.doc.gov;
Juan Carlos Prieto, Commercial Specialist, T: +52 (55) 5140-2634,
JuanCarlos.Prieto@mail.doc.gov.
Natalia Susak,
Global Trade Programs, Commercial Service Trade Missions Program.
[FR Doc. 2010-12207 Filed 5-20-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-FP-P
