U.S. Education Mission to Poland and Czech Republic Warsaw, Poland and Prague, Czech Republic, April 15-19, 2012, 76384-76386 [2011-31422]
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Commercial Setting
Poland
students are also interested in
expanding their experiences beyond the
European Union. There is thus a strong
core group of students who are very
interested in studying in the United
States per recent trends and sources.
Over 450 institutions of higher
education exist in Poland, including 132
of public origin. Poland is currently
undergoing a higher education reform.
The legislation became effective October
1, 2011 and is expected to better
organize and streamline the education
process. The changes are expected to
raise the standards for access to free-ofcharge study programs, a side effect
which may result in increased interest
in studying abroad.
The Polish Ministry of Education and
other higher education authorities
strongly encourage Polish students to
study abroad, and welcome foreign
students to study in Poland as well.
While most Polish students choose to
study abroad in Europe, the interest in
studying in the United States is still
quite high. As in other European
countries, the number of students
studying in the United States has
slightly declined over the last few years,
mainly due to the global fiscal crisis.
For the 2009/2010 academic year, there
were 2,264 Polish students studying in
the United States, compared to 2,772 in
2008. With the Polish economy
continuing to experience positive
growth and with stronger interest on the
part of U.S. educational institutions to
focus on the market, the trend is
expected to reverse. It should be well
noted that currently a balanced interest
exists in both undergraduate as well as
graduate studies.
U.S. Commercial Service Domestic
Contact
Poland is a prime target from which
U.S. educational institutions can
successfully recruit both graduate and
undergraduate students. This market is
not only the sixth largest country in the
European Union in terms of population,
but from a demographics standpoint, the
population is heavily skewed towards
young students with keen interest in
higher education per the Ministry of
Education. Poland’s total population of
38 million includes over 5.5 million
young people from 15 to 24 years of age,
including 1.9 million students.
Polish students are well-disposed
toward the United States, as exemplified
by their foreign language curriculum.
English is the first choice for a second
language in this market and is used by
almost all high school and university
students. Since 2004, when Poland
joined the European Union, Polish
young adults have been participating in
the European Union educational
programs. Increasingly, young Polish
Czech Republic
Study abroad programs are popular in
the Czech Republic, as Czechs
discovered travel and study abroad in
the 1990s after the fall of communism.
Though the number of Czechs studying
in the United States experienced a
decline in recent years, to about 1,000
students, current exchange rates and the
visa waiver program are making U.S.
education more attractive. The majority
of university students are interested in
economic and humanities subjects
while technical areas rank as their third
choice.
English is the standard second
language in the Czech Republic,
providing a large pool of candidates for
both undergraduate and graduate
studies in the U.S. A recent government
decision that will make English
language mandatory for primary school
students should improve the ability of
Czech students to study at U.S.
universities and colleges. Many U.S.
newsletters, direct outreach to the
Department’s clients and distribution
lists, publication in the Federal
Register, and announcements at
industry meetings, symposia,
conferences, and trade shows.
Recruitment for the mission will
begin immediately and conclude no
later than January 3, 2012, by the close
of business. Applications received after
January 3, 2012, will be considered only
if space and scheduling constraints
permit.
Disclaimer, Security, and
Transportation
Business development mission
members participate in the mission and
undertake related travel at their own
risk and are advised to obtain insurance
accordingly. Any question regarding
insurance coverage must be resolved by
the participant. The U.S. Government
does not make any representations or
guarantees as to the safety or security of
participants. Companies should consult
the State Department’s travel warning
for Afghanistan: https://travel.state.gov/
travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_2121.html.
https://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/
tw/tw_2121.html.
ITA will coordinate with the U.S.
Embassy in Kabul to arrange for
transportation of the mission
participants to and from the airport and
lodging facilities. The primary venue for
the mission has security measures in
place.
Jessica Arnold, International Trade
Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service,
Washington, DC, Tel.: (202) 482–2026,
Email: afghanmission2011@trade.gov.
Afghanistan Investment and
Reconstruction Task Force Contact
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Ariana Marshall, International Trade
Specialist, Afghanistan Investment and
Reconstruction Task Force, Tel: (202)
482–3754, Email:
afghanmission2011@trade.gov.
Elnora Moye,
Trade Program Assistant.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
U.S. Education Mission to Poland and
Czech Republic Warsaw, Poland and
Prague, Czech Republic, April 15–19,
2012
International Trade
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Mission Description
The United States Department of
Commerce, International Trade
Administration, U.S. & Foreign
Commercial Service, is coordinating and
sponsoring an education industry trade
mission to Warsaw, Poland and Prague,
Czech Republic from April 15 to 19,
2012. This mission will include
representatives from regionally
accredited graduate programs and 4-year
undergraduate educational institutions.
This mission will seek to connect
United States education institutions to
potential students, university/
institution partners and education
consultants in Poland and the Czech
Republic. The mission will include oneon-one appointments with potential
partners, embassy briefings, student
fairs and networking events in Warsaw
and Prague, which represent the largest
cities in two dynamic and growing
countries that hold high potential for
U.S. educational institutions interested
in students from this region.
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higher education institutions have
under-targeted this market and can take
reap extra student recruitment
opportunities in a country that has not
been saturated with overseas student
recruitment fairs.
Mission Goals
The goals of the U.S. Education
Mission to the Czech Republic and
Poland are:
(1) To gain market exposure and
introduce participants to two growing
student markets in the region, taking
advantage of the United States’ strong
ties and positive reputation in these
countries.
(2) To develop market knowledge and
relationships that can enhance future
recruitment of students as well as
potential partnerships with local
educational institutions
Mission Scenario
Participation in the mission will
include the following:
• Pre-travel briefings/webinars;
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• Embassy/consulate and industry
briefings;
• Networking reception at
Ambassador’s Residence in Warsaw;
• Pre-scheduled meetings with
university heads and educational
consultants in Warsaw and Prague;
• Student recruitment fairs in
Warsaw and Prague;
• Airport transfers to hotels and sites
in Warsaw and Prague .
The precise schedule will depend on
the specific goals and objectives of the
mission participants.
PROPOSED TIMETABLE—APRIL 15–19 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012 ......................................................
Evening ..............................................................................
Monday, April 16.
8:30 a.m. ............................................................................
10:00 a.m. ..........................................................................
11:30–1:00 p.m. .................................................................
1:30–5:30 p.m. ...................................................................
5:30 p.m. ............................................................................
6:30–8:00 p.m. ...................................................................
9:00 p.m. ............................................................................
Tuesday, April 17.
8:30AM–12:00 p.m. ............................................................
Afternoon ............................................................................
Wednesday, April 18.
8:30–11:00AM ....................................................................
11:30–1:00 p.m. .................................................................
2:00 p.m. ............................................................................
3:00 p.m. ............................................................................
7:00 p.m. ............................................................................
8:00 p.m. ............................................................................
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating
in the Mission to the Czech Republic
and Poland must complete and submit
an application for consideration by the
U.S. Department of Commerce. All
applicants will be evaluated on their
ability to meet certain conditions and
best satisfy the selection criteria as
outlined below. The mission will
include a minimum of 15 and maximum
of 20 qualified, regionally accredited
U.S. education institutions.
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Fees and Expenses
After an educational institution has
been selected to participate on the
mission, a payment to the U.S.
Department of Commerce in the form of
a participation fee is required. The
participation fee is $1,995 for one
principal representative from each
regionally accredited educational
institution.1 The fee for each 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/contracting opportunities/
sizestandardstopics/). Parent companies,
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Arrive Warsaw.
Individual transfer to the hotel.
Embassy briefing.
Meeting at the Ministry of Higher Education or with one of the universities/schools.
Set-up the venue and lunch on your own.
Event.
Closing down.
Reception at the Residence.
Return to hotel
Individual meetings with Polish educational institutions, agents and other partners.
Plane Departure to Prague.
Breakfast and School Participant Meetings with Prospective Partners (Optional).
Set-up the venue and lunch on your own.
Embassy briefing.
Event.
Close down.
Return to hotel.
representative is $500. Expenses for
lodging, some meals, incidentals, and
all travel (except for transportation to
and from airports in-country, previously
noted) will be the responsibility of each
mission participant.
Conditions for Participation
An applicant must submit a timely,
completed and signed mission
application and supplemental
application materials, including
adequate information on courses
offerings, primary market objectives,
and goals for participation.
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;
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).
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• Consistency of the applicant’s goals
and objectives with the stated scope of
the trade mission (i.e., the sectors
indicated in the mission description).
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.
Selection Timeline
Mission recruitment will be
conducted in an open and public
manner, including publication in the
Federal Register, posting on the U.S.
Department of Commerce trade mission
calendar (https://www.trade.gov/trademissions) 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 January 31, 2012.
The mission will be open on a first-
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come, first-serve basis. Applications
received after that date will be
considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
Contacts
Mr. James Paul, Director, CS Boston,
MA, Phone: (617) 565–4304/Fax: (617)
565–4313, Email: jpaul@trade.gov.
Gabriela Zelaya, International Trade
Specialist, CS San Jose, CA, Phone:
(408) 535–2757, Ext. 107/Fax: (408)
535–2758, Gabriela.Zelaya@trade.gov.
Elnora Moye,
Trade Program Assistant.
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Endangered and Threatened Species;
5-Year Reviews for 4 Distinct
Population Segments of Steelhead in
California
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Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of availability of 5-year
reviews.
AGENCY:
We, the National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest
Region, announce the availability of 5year reviews for four DPSs of steelhead
(Oncorhynchus mykiss) in California, as
required by the Endangered Species Act
(ESA). Information about the 5-year
review process, including copies of the
5-year review reports, may be obtained
by visiting the NMFS Southwest
Regional Office Web site at https://
swr.nmfs.noaa.gov/.
ADDRESSES: Additional information
about the 5-year review process,
including copies of the 5-year review
reports, may be obtained by visiting the
NMFS Southwest Regional Office Web
site at https://swr.nmfs.noaa.gov/ or by
writing to us at: NMFS Southwest
Region, 501 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200,
Long Beach, CA 90802; Attn: Craig
Wingert.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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(562) 980–4021.
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SUMMARY:
Background
Under the ESA, a list of endangered
and threatened wildlife and plant
species must be maintained. The list is
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published at 50 CFR 17.11 (for animals)
and 17.12 (for plants). Section 4(c)(2)(A)
of the ESA requires that NMFS conduct
a review of listed species under its
jurisdiction at least once every 5 years
(‘‘5-year reviews’’). In conducting 5-year
reviews, we consider the best scientific
and commercial data, including new
information that has become available
since the last listing determination or
most recent status review of a species.
On March 18, 2010, NMFS announced
the initiation of 5-year reviews for listed
Pacific salmon ESUs and steelhead
DPSs in California, Oregon, Washington,
and Idaho (75 FR 13082). Both ESUs
and DPSs are treated as ‘‘species’’ under
the ESA and we use the term ‘‘species’’
to refer to both in the remainder of this
notice. In the March 18, 2010
announcement, we requested new
information regarding the biological
status of these ESUs and DPSs and the
factors that affect them from the public,
concerned governmental agencies,
Tribes, the scientific community,
environmental entities, and other
interested parties.
This notice of availability addresses
our completed 5-year reviews for: (1)
Northern California steelhead; (2)
Central California Coast steelhead; (3)
South-Central California Coast
steelhead; and (4) Southern California
steelhead. We used a two-step process
to complete the reviews. First, we asked
scientists from our Southwest Fisheries
Science Center to collect and analyze
new information about each species’
viability. To evaluate each species’
viability, our scientists applied the
agency’s Viable Salmonid Population
framework, which relies on evaluating
four key population parameters
(abundance, productivity, spatial
structure, and diversity). Using this
framework, they compiled and
evaluated all new relevant information
on these four parameters and then
updated the overall viability status of
each species. They also considered new
genetic and biogeographic information
related to each species’ freshwater and
estuarine geographic boundaries. At the
end of this process, the Center prepared
a report detailing the results and
conclusions from their analyses. To
complete the review, fishery biologists
from the Southwest Region and its field
offices evaluated all information that
has become available on the species
since 2005, the date of its last biological
status review.
The 5-year review reports prepared by
the Southwest Region, the Southwest
Science Center’s updated status
assessment, and additional information
concerning these species are available
on the Southwest Region’s Web site:
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https://swr.nmfs.noaa.gov/. NMFS
concludes that the 5-year review meets
the requirements of the ESA.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.
Dated: November 30, 2011.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office
of Protected Resources, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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Marine Mammals; File No. 14241,
Correction
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application for
permit amendment; correction.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that Dr.
Peter Tyack, Woods Hole
Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole,
MA has applied for an amendment to
Permit No. 14241–02 to conduct
research on marine mammals. This
document makes a correction to a
previously published document
(December 2, 2011) in which the DATES
section was inadvertently omitted.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email
comments must be received on or before
January 3, 2012.
ADDRESSES: The application and related
documents are available for review by
selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public
Comment’’ from the Features box on the
Applications and Permits for Protected
Species home page, https://
apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then selecting
File No. 14241 from the list of available
applications.
These documents are also available
upon written request or by appointment
in the following office(s):
Permits, Conservation and Education
Division, Office of Protected
Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West
Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring,
MD 20910; phone (301) 427–8401; fax
(301) 713–0376;
Northeast Region, NMFS, 55 Great
Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA
01930; phone (978) 281–9300; fax
(978) 281–9333; and
Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th
Avenue South, Saint Petersburg,
Florida 33701; phone (727) 824–5312;
fax (727) 824–5309.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
U.S. Education Mission to Poland and Czech Republic Warsaw,
Poland and Prague, Czech Republic, April 15-19, 2012
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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Mission Description
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, is coordinating and
sponsoring an education industry trade mission to Warsaw, Poland and
Prague, Czech Republic from April 15 to 19, 2012. This mission will
include representatives from regionally accredited graduate programs
and 4-year undergraduate educational institutions. This mission will
seek to connect United States education institutions to potential
students, university/institution partners and education consultants in
Poland and the Czech Republic. The mission will include one-on-one
appointments with potential partners, embassy briefings, student fairs
and networking events in Warsaw and Prague, which represent the largest
cities in two dynamic and growing countries that hold high potential
for U.S. educational institutions interested in students from this
region.
Commercial Setting
Poland
Poland is a prime target from which U.S. educational institutions
can successfully recruit both graduate and undergraduate students. This
market is not only the sixth largest country in the European Union in
terms of population, but from a demographics standpoint, the population
is heavily skewed towards young students with keen interest in higher
education per the Ministry of Education. Poland's total population of
38 million includes over 5.5 million young people from 15 to 24 years
of age, including 1.9 million students.
Polish students are well-disposed toward the United States, as
exemplified by their foreign language curriculum. English is the first
choice for a second language in this market and is used by almost all
high school and university students. Since 2004, when Poland joined the
European Union, Polish young adults have been participating in the
European Union educational programs. Increasingly, young Polish
students are also interested in expanding their experiences beyond the
European Union. There is thus a strong core group of students who are
very interested in studying in the United States per recent trends and
sources.
Over 450 institutions of higher education exist in Poland,
including 132 of public origin. Poland is currently undergoing a higher
education reform. The legislation became effective October 1, 2011 and
is expected to better organize and streamline the education process.
The changes are expected to raise the standards for access to free-of-
charge study programs, a side effect which may result in increased
interest in studying abroad.
The Polish Ministry of Education and other higher education
authorities strongly encourage Polish students to study abroad, and
welcome foreign students to study in Poland as well. While most Polish
students choose to study abroad in Europe, the interest in studying in
the United States is still quite high. As in other European countries,
the number of students studying in the United States has slightly
declined over the last few years, mainly due to the global fiscal
crisis. For the 2009/2010 academic year, there were 2,264 Polish
students studying in the United States, compared to 2,772 in 2008. With
the Polish economy continuing to experience positive growth and with
stronger interest on the part of U.S. educational institutions to focus
on the market, the trend is expected to reverse. It should be well
noted that currently a balanced interest exists in both undergraduate
as well as graduate studies.
Czech Republic
Study abroad programs are popular in the Czech Republic, as Czechs
discovered travel and study abroad in the 1990s after the fall of
communism. Though the number of Czechs studying in the United States
experienced a decline in recent years, to about 1,000 students, current
exchange rates and the visa waiver program are making U.S. education
more attractive. The majority of university students are interested in
economic and humanities subjects while technical areas rank as their
third choice.
English is the standard second language in the Czech Republic,
providing a large pool of candidates for both undergraduate and
graduate studies in the U.S. A recent government decision that will
make English language mandatory for primary school students should
improve the ability of Czech students to study at U.S. universities and
colleges. Many U.S.
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higher education institutions have under-targeted this market and can
take reap extra student recruitment opportunities in a country that has
not been saturated with overseas student recruitment fairs.
Mission Goals
The goals of the U.S. Education Mission to the Czech Republic and
Poland are:
(1) To gain market exposure and introduce participants to two
growing student markets in the region, taking advantage of the United
States' strong ties and positive reputation in these countries.
(2) To develop market knowledge and relationships that can enhance
future recruitment of students as well as potential partnerships with
local educational institutions
Mission Scenario
Participation in the mission will include the following:
Pre-travel briefings/webinars;
Embassy/consulate and industry briefings;
Networking reception at Ambassador's Residence in Warsaw;
Pre-scheduled meetings with university heads and
educational consultants in Warsaw and Prague;
Student recruitment fairs in Warsaw and Prague;
Airport transfers to hotels and sites in Warsaw and Prague
.
The precise schedule will depend on the specific goals and
objectives of the mission participants.
Proposed Timetable--April 15-19 2012
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Sunday, April 15, 2012............ Arrive Warsaw.
Evening........................... Individual transfer to the hotel.
Monday, April 16..................
8:30 a.m.......................... Embassy briefing.
10:00 a.m......................... Meeting at the Ministry of Higher
Education or with one of the
universities/schools.
11:30-1:00 p.m.................... Set-up the venue and lunch on your
own.
1:30-5:30 p.m..................... Event.
5:30 p.m.......................... Closing down.
6:30-8:00 p.m..................... Reception at the Residence.
9:00 p.m.......................... Return to hotel
Tuesday, April 17.................
8:30AM-12:00 p.m.................. Individual meetings with Polish
educational institutions, agents
and other partners.
Afternoon......................... Plane Departure to Prague.
Wednesday, April 18...............
8:30-11:00AM...................... Breakfast and School Participant
Meetings with Prospective Partners
(Optional).
11:30-1:00 p.m.................... Set-up the venue and lunch on your
own.
2:00 p.m.......................... Embassy briefing.
3:00 p.m.......................... Event.
7:00 p.m.......................... Close down.
8:00 p.m.......................... Return to hotel.
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Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the Mission to the Czech
Republic and Poland must complete and submit an application for
consideration by the U.S. Department of Commerce. All applicants will
be evaluated on their ability to meet certain conditions and best
satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. The mission will
include a minimum of 15 and maximum of 20 qualified, regionally
accredited U.S. education institutions.
Fees and Expenses
After an educational institution has been selected to participate
on the mission, a payment to the U.S. Department of Commerce in the
form of a participation fee is required. The participation fee is
$1,995 for one principal representative from each regionally accredited
educational institution.\1\ The fee for each additional representative
is $500. Expenses for lodging, some meals, incidentals, and all travel
(except for transportation to and from airports in-country, previously
noted) 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/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).
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Conditions for Participation
An applicant must submit a timely, completed and signed mission
application and supplemental application materials, including adequate
information on courses offerings, primary market objectives, and goals
for participation.
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 (i.e., the sectors indicated in
the mission description).
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.
Selection Timeline
Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner,
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the U.S.
Department of Commerce trade mission calendar (https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions) 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 January 31, 2012. The
mission will be open on a first-
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come, first-serve basis. Applications received after that date will be
considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
Mr. James Paul, Director, CS Boston, MA, Phone: (617) 565-4304/Fax:
(617) 565-4313, Email: jpaul@trade.gov.
Gabriela Zelaya, International Trade Specialist, CS San Jose, CA,
Phone: (408) 535-2757, Ext. 107/Fax: (408) 535-2758,
Gabriela.Zelaya@trade.gov.
Elnora Moye,
Trade Program Assistant.
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