Trade Mission to Philippines and Malaysia, 22237-22239 [2013-08722]

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[FR Doc. 2013–08793 Filed 4–12–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Trade Mission to Philippines and Malaysia 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 (US&FCS), is organizing an executive led education industry trade mission to Manila, Philippines and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from October 23—October 30, 2013. This mission is open to representatives from regionally accredited educational institutions offering undergraduate, graduate, and associate degree. Undergraduate and graduate programs and community colleges seeking to participate should be accredited by one of the six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. This mission will seek to connect educational institutions in the United States to potential students, university/ institution partners, and education consultants in the Philippines and Malaysia. The mission will include oneon-one appointments with potential partners, embassy briefings, student fairs and networking events in Manila and Kuala Lumpur, the largest cities in two dynamic countries, each of which PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22237 hold high potential for U.S. educational institutions interested in students from this region. Commercial Setting Philippines The U.S. still attracts a commanding share of Filipinos wishing to study abroad. U.S. institutions remain a top choice owing in large part to the firmly established historical, socio-cultural and political ties between the two countries. Due to increased competition from schools in other countries such as Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Canada, U.S. schools are encouraged to establish and sustain outreach activities and to leverage the support offered by key education sector contacts. During the 2011/2012 academic year, 3,194 students from the Philippines were studying in the United States. Of these students, 52.7% were undergraduate students and 32.6% were graduate students. The current educational system in the Philippines is largely based on the American model. There are about 1,600 higher educational institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines, of which 80% are private. There are several international schools in the Philippines. Many of these schools are concentrated in the Manila metropolitan area and offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programs to help prepare students who wish to study overseas. Filipino families place a premium on quality education, and as long as they can afford it, parents often prefer to send their children to private schools. Many overseas schools are increasing their recruiting efforts in the Phillipines, particularly with respect to certain niche segments of Filipino society, for example the socio-economic political elite, legacy students/alumni network, and upper middle class families. Meanwhile, there has been a wave of international students, notably Koreans, who spend time in the Philippines specifically to learn English. Many of them eventually move on to pursue degrees in English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada and Australia. Malaysia Malaysian parents have historically placed a strong emphasis on education. As such, the demand for higher education in Malaysia has traditionally been and continues to be strong. Within the higher education environment, students in Malaysia generally fall into one of two categories: those funded by government scholarships and those funded privately. Government scholarships for higher education are E:\FR\FM\15APN1.SGM 15APN1 22238 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 72 / Monday, April 15, 2013 / Notices available. These government funded students typically either study in local public universities or for those who excel, overseas educational institutions. The majority of privately funded students study at private colleges, which often offer transfer, twinning, and external degree programs based on U.S., curriculum. Twinning is defined as a unique degree program where students can complete one part of their education in country and the second part at an international institution. While a U.S. post secondary education has always been highly regarded, the number of Malaysian students studying in the United States decreased in the early 2000’s as a result of an increase in the number of quality local universities and colleges, stronger competition from other countries, the Asian financial crisis, and 9/11. However, since 2006/7, the number of Malaysian students in the United States has increased 21.6%. In the 2011/12 academic year, 6,743 Malaysian students were studying in the United States, which ranks Malaysia as the twenty-first leading place of origin for students coming to the United States. Of these students, 68% were undergraduates and 19.7% were graduate students. sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Mission Goals The goals of the U.S. Education Mission to the Philippines and Malaysia are: (1) To gain market exposure and introduce participants to two growing student markets in the region, taking advantage of the strong ties and positive reputation that United States educational institutions have 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 and education consultants. Mission Scenario Participation in the mission will include the following: • Pre-travel briefings/webinars; • Embassy/consulate and industry briefings; • Networking events in Manila and Kuala Lumpur; • Pre-scheduled meetings with university heads in Manila and Kuala Lumpur; • Educational consultants and guidance counselors fairs; • Visits to private high schools; • Student recruitment fairs in Manila and Kuala Lumpur; • Airport transfers to hotels and to and from sites in Manila and Kuala VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:00 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 229001 Lumpur associated with the trade mission. The precise schedule will depend on the specific goals and objectives of the mission participants. Proposed Mission Schedule—October 23–30, 2013 Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Arrive Manila. Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25, 2013 Embassy breakfast briefing, meetings with agents and guidance counselors, student fair, networking with local schools All scheduled events in Manila will end Friday evening. Saturday through Monday, October 26, 27, and 28, 2013 Per clients’ suggestions on previous missions, we have left this time open for mission participants to stay in Manila or go on to Kuala Lumpur for potential business meetings. All participants must be in Kuala Lumpur by Monday evening. Tuesday and Wednesday, October 29 and 30, 2013 Embassy breakfast briefing, meetings with agents and guidance counselors, student fair, visits to local schools. Participation Requirements All parties interested in participating in the Mission to the Philippines and Malaysia 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 40 and maximum of 50 qualified, regionally accredited U.S. educational 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 $1,800 for one principal representative from each nonprofit educational institution and $2,350 for for-profit universities with over 500 employees. The fee for each additional representative is $500. Expenses for lodging, some meals, incidentals, and all travel (except on group site visits) will be the responsibility of each mission participant. Conditions for Participation An applicant must submit a timely, completed and signed mission PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 application and supplemental application materials, including adequate information on the applicant’s accreditation, courses offerings, 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. • Participants must also travel to both stops on the mission. • Each participant is subject to and must meet the US&FCS service eligibility requirements. Selection Criteria for Participation • Consistency of the applicant’s goals and objectives with the stated scope of the mission • Applicant’s potential for doing business in the Philippines and Malaysia, including likelihood of service exports (education)/knowledge transfer resulting from the mission • Applicant must be appropriately accredited as per paragraph one • 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, 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 August 1, 2013. The mission will be open on a firstcome, first-serve basis and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications received after that date will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit. How to Apply Applications can be obtained by contacting Melissa Branzburg or David Edmiston at the U.S. Department of Commerce (see contact details below.) Completed applications should be submitted to Melissa Branzburg. E:\FR\FM\15APN1.SGM 15APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 72 / Monday, April 15, 2013 / Notices Contacts Melissa Branzburg, U.S. Commercial Service, Boston, MA, Melissa.Branzburg@trade.gov, 617–565– 4309. David Edmiston, U.S. Commercial Service, Minneapolis, MN, David.Edmiston@trade.gov, 612–348– 1644. Thess Sula, U.S. Commercial Service, Manila, Philippines, Thess.Sula@trade.gov, 632–888–4088. Tracy Yeoh, U.S. Commercial Service, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Tracy.Yeoh@trade.gov, 60–3–2168– 5089. Elnora Moye, Trade Program Assistant. [FR Doc. 2013–08722 Filed 4–12–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–FP–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XC037 Endangered Species; File No. 16556 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Issuance of permit. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC; Responsible Party: Dr. William Karp), 166 Water St., Woods Hole, MA 02543 has been issued a permit to take loggerhead (Caretta caretta), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii), and green (Chelonia mydas) sea turtles for purposes of scientific research. SUMMARY: The permit and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following offices: Permits and Conservation 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) 281–9328; fax (978) 281– 9394; and Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701; phone (727) 824–5312; fax (727) 824– 5309. sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Hapeman or Kristy Beard, (301) 427–8401. VerDate Mar<15>2010 On May 29, 2012, notice was published in the Federal Register (77 FR 31586) that a request for a scientific research permit to take loggerhead, leatherback, Kemp’s ridley, and green sea turtles had been submitted by the above-named organization. The requested permit has been issued under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222–226). The NEFSC has been issued a fiveyear permit to continue sea turtle ecological research in the Western Atlantic (Florida Keys through Maine). Researchers may capture sea turtles by hand, using nets, or obtain them from other legal authorities. Sea turtles may be counted, examined, photographed, marked, biologically sampled, and/or have transmitters attached to the carapace prior to release and then temporarily tracked. One sea turtle may accidentally die each year during research. Researchers may also salvage carcass, tissue, and parts from dead animals encountered during surveys. A portion of the requested research procedures are not being authorized at this time. Issuance of this permit, as required by the ESA, was based on a finding that such permit (1) was applied for in good faith, (2) will not operate to the disadvantage of such endangered or threatened species, and (3) is consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 17:00 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 229001 Dated: April 10, 2013. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2013–08786 Filed 4–12–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XC238 National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. AGENCY: Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Notice; issuance of an incidental harassment authorization. ACTION: In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) regulation, we hereby give notification that we have issued an Incidental Harassment Authorization (Authorization) to Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (Observatory), a part of Columbia University, in collaboration with the National Science Foundation (Foundation), to take marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to conducting a marine geophysical (seismic) survey on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in the north Atlantic Ocean in international waters, from April 2013 through June 2013. DATES: Effective April 8, 2013, through June 24, 2013. ADDRESSES: To obtain an electronic copy of the Authorization, write to P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910– 3225 or download an electronic copy at: https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/ incidental.htm#applications. To obtain an electronic copy of (1) the application containing a list of the references within this document; and (2) the Foundation’s draft environmental analysis titled, ‘‘Marine geophysical survey by the R/V Marcus G. Langseth on the mid-Atlantic Ridge, April–May 2013,’’ for their federal action of funding the Observatory’s seismic survey; or (3) our Environmental Assessment titled, ‘‘Issuance of an Incidental Harassment Authorization to Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory to Take Marine Mammals by Harassment Incidental to a Marine Geophysical Survey in the Atlantic Ocean, April–June, 2013,’’ and the Finding of No Significant Impact; write to the previously mentioned address, telephone the contact listed here (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT), or download the file at: https:// www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/ incidental.htm#applications. The Service’s Biological Opinion will be available online at: https:// www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/consultation/ opinions.htm. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Marine Geophysical Survey on the MidAtlantic Ridge in the Atlantic Ocean, April 2013, Through June 2013 PO 00000 22239 Sfmt 4703 Jeannine Cody, National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Protected Resources, (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Section 101(a)(5)(D) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) directs the Secretary of Commerce E:\FR\FM\15APN1.SGM 15APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 72 (Monday, April 15, 2013)]
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[FR Doc No: 2013-08722]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Trade Mission to Philippines and Malaysia

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 (US&FCS), is 
organizing an executive led education industry trade mission to Manila, 
Philippines and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from October 23--October 30, 
2013. This mission is open to representatives from regionally 
accredited educational institutions offering undergraduate, graduate, 
and associate degree. Undergraduate and graduate programs and community 
colleges seeking to participate should be accredited by one of the six 
regional institutional accreditors in the United States. This mission 
will seek to connect educational institutions in the United States to 
potential students, university/institution partners, and education 
consultants in the Philippines and Malaysia. The mission will include 
one-on-one appointments with potential partners, embassy briefings, 
student fairs and networking events in Manila and Kuala Lumpur, the 
largest cities in two dynamic countries, each of which hold high 
potential for U.S. educational institutions interested in students from 
this region.

Commercial Setting

Philippines

    The U.S. still attracts a commanding share of Filipinos wishing to 
study abroad. U.S. institutions remain a top choice owing in large part 
to the firmly established historical, socio-cultural and political ties 
between the two countries. Due to increased competition from schools in 
other countries such as Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and 
Canada, U.S. schools are encouraged to establish and sustain outreach 
activities and to leverage the support offered by key education sector 
contacts. During the 2011/2012 academic year, 3,194 students from the 
Philippines were studying in the United States. Of these students, 
52.7% were undergraduate students and 32.6% were graduate students.
    The current educational system in the Philippines is largely based 
on the American model. There are about 1,600 higher educational 
institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines, of which 80% are private. There 
are several international schools in the Philippines. Many of these 
schools are concentrated in the Manila metropolitan area and offer 
International Baccalaureate (IB) programs to help prepare students who 
wish to study overseas. Filipino families place a premium on quality 
education, and as long as they can afford it, parents often prefer to 
send their children to private schools. Many overseas schools are 
increasing their recruiting efforts in the Phillipines, particularly 
with respect to certain niche segments of Filipino society, for example 
the socio-economic political elite, legacy students/alumni network, and 
upper middle class families. Meanwhile, there has been a wave of 
international students, notably Koreans, who spend time in the 
Philippines specifically to learn English. Many of them eventually move 
on to pursue degrees in English-speaking countries like the United 
States, Canada and Australia.

Malaysia

    Malaysian parents have historically placed a strong emphasis on 
education. As such, the demand for higher education in Malaysia has 
traditionally been and continues to be strong. Within the higher 
education environment, students in Malaysia generally fall into one of 
two categories: those funded by government scholarships and those 
funded privately. Government scholarships for higher education are

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available. These government funded students typically either study in 
local public universities or for those who excel, overseas educational 
institutions. The majority of privately funded students study at 
private colleges, which often offer transfer, twinning, and external 
degree programs based on U.S., curriculum. Twinning is defined as a 
unique degree program where students can complete one part of their 
education in country and the second part at an international 
institution.
    While a U.S. post secondary education has always been highly 
regarded, the number of Malaysian students studying in the United 
States decreased in the early 2000's as a result of an increase in the 
number of quality local universities and colleges, stronger competition 
from other countries, the Asian financial crisis, and 9/11. However, 
since 2006/7, the number of Malaysian students in the United States has 
increased 21.6%. In the 2011/12 academic year, 6,743 Malaysian students 
were studying in the United States, which ranks Malaysia as the twenty-
first leading place of origin for students coming to the United States. 
Of these students, 68% were undergraduates and 19.7% were graduate 
students.

Mission Goals

    The goals of the U.S. Education Mission to the Philippines and 
Malaysia are:
    (1) To gain market exposure and introduce participants to two 
growing student markets in the region, taking advantage of the strong 
ties and positive reputation that United States educational 
institutions have 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 and education consultants.

Mission Scenario

    Participation in the mission will include the following:
     Pre-travel briefings/webinars;
     Embassy/consulate and industry briefings;
     Networking events in Manila and Kuala Lumpur;
     Pre-scheduled meetings with university heads in Manila and 
Kuala Lumpur;
     Educational consultants and guidance counselors fairs;
     Visits to private high schools;
     Student recruitment fairs in Manila and Kuala Lumpur;
     Airport transfers to hotels and to and from sites in 
Manila and Kuala Lumpur associated with the trade mission.
    The precise schedule will depend on the specific goals and 
objectives of the mission participants.

Proposed Mission Schedule--October 23-30, 2013

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

    Arrive Manila.

Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25, 2013

    Embassy breakfast briefing, meetings with agents and guidance 
counselors, student fair, networking with local schools All scheduled 
events in Manila will end Friday evening.

Saturday through Monday, October 26, 27, and 28, 2013

    Per clients' suggestions on previous missions, we have left this 
time open for mission participants to stay in Manila or go on to Kuala 
Lumpur for potential business meetings. All participants must be in 
Kuala Lumpur by Monday evening.

Tuesday and Wednesday, October 29 and 30, 2013

    Embassy breakfast briefing, meetings with agents and guidance 
counselors, student fair, visits to local schools.

Participation Requirements

    All parties interested in participating in the Mission to the 
Philippines and Malaysia 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 40 and maximum of 50 qualified, regionally 
accredited U.S. educational 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 
$1,800 for one principal representative from each non-profit 
educational institution and $2,350 for for-profit universities with 
over 500 employees. The fee for each additional representative is $500. 
Expenses for lodging, some meals, incidentals, and all travel (except 
on group site visits) 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 the applicant's accreditation, courses offerings, 
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.
     Participants must also travel to both stops on the 
mission.
     Each participant is subject to and must meet the US&FCS 
service eligibility requirements.

Selection Criteria for Participation

     Consistency of the applicant's goals and objectives with 
the stated scope of the mission
     Applicant's potential for doing business in the 
Philippines and Malaysia, including likelihood of service exports 
(education)/knowledge transfer resulting from the mission
     Applicant must be appropriately accredited as per 
paragraph one
     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, 
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 August 1, 2013. The 
mission will be open on a first-come, first-serve basis and 
applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications received 
after that date will be considered only if space and scheduling 
constraints permit.

How to Apply

    Applications can be obtained by contacting Melissa Branzburg or 
David Edmiston at the U.S. Department of Commerce (see contact details 
below.) Completed applications should be submitted to Melissa 
Branzburg.

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Contacts

    Melissa Branzburg, U.S. Commercial Service, Boston, MA, 
Melissa.Branzburg@trade.gov, 617-565-4309.
    David Edmiston, U.S. Commercial Service, Minneapolis, MN, 
David.Edmiston@trade.gov, 612-348-1644.
    Thess Sula, U.S. Commercial Service, Manila, Philippines, 
Thess.Sula@trade.gov, 632-888-4088.
    Tracy Yeoh, U.S. Commercial Service, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 
Tracy.Yeoh@trade.gov, 60-3-2168-5089.

Elnora Moye,
Trade Program Assistant.
[FR Doc. 2013-08722 Filed 4-12-13; 8:45 am]
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