Trade Mission to Philippines and Malaysia, 22237-22239 [2013-08722]
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Haiyuan Talc Powder Manufacture Factory
Henan Boma Co. Ltd.
Henan Kingway Chemicals Co., Ltd.
Henan Tagore Refractories Co., Ltd.
Henan Xinmi Changzxing Refractories, Co.,
Ltd.
Hebei Qinghe Refractory Group Co. Ltd
Huailin Refractories (Dashiqiao) Pte. Ltd.
Jiangsu Sujia Group New Materials Co., Ltd
Jiangsu Sujia Joint-Stock Co., Ltd.
Jinan Forever Imp. & Emp. Trading Co., Ltd.
Jinan Linquan Imp. & Emp. Co. Ltd.
Jinan Ludong Refractory Co., Ltd.
Kosmokraft Refractory Limited
Kuehne & Nagel Ltd. Dalian Branch Office
Lechang City Guangdong Province SongXin
Refractories Co., Ltd.
Liaoning Fucheng Refractories Group Co.,
Ltd.
Liaoning Fucheng Special Refractory Co.,
Ltd.
Liaoning Jiayi Metals & Minerals Ltd.
Liaoning Jinding Magnesite Group
Liaoning Mayerton Refractories Co., Ltd.
Liaoning Mineral & Metallurgy Group Co.,
Ltd.
Liaoning Qunyi Group Refractories Co., Ltd.
Liaoning Qunyi Trade Co., Ltd.
Liaoning RHI Jinding Magnesia Co., Ltd.
LiShuang Refractory Industrial Co., Ltd.
Lithomelt Co., Ltd.
Luheng Refractory Co., Ltd.
Luoyang Refractory Group Co., Ltd.
Mayerton Refractories
Minsource International Ltd.
Minteq International Inc.
National Minerals Co., Ltd.
North Refractories Co., Ltd.
Orestar Metals & Minerals Co., Ltd.
Oreworld Trade (Tangshan) Co., Ltd.
Puyang Refractories Co., Ltd.
Qingdao Almatis Co., Ltd. (HQ)
Qingdao Almatis Co., Ltd. (Manufacturing)
Qingdao Almatis Trading Co., Ltd. (Sales
Office)
Qingdao Blueshell Import & Emport Corp.
Qingdao Fujing Group Co., Ltd.
Qingdao Huierde International Trade Co.,
Ltd.
Rongyuan Magnesite Co., Ltd. of Dashiqiao
City
Shandong Cambridge International Trade Inc.
Shandong Lunai Kiln Refractories Co., Ltd.
Shandong Refractories Corp.
Shanxi Dajin International (Group) Co., Ltd.
Shanxi Xinrong International Trade Co. Ltd.
Shenyang Yi Xin Sheng Lai Refractory
Materials Co., Ltd.
Shinagawa Rongyuan Refractories Co., Ltd.
Sinosteel Corporation
SMMC Group Co., Ltd.
Tangshan Success Import & Export Trading
Co., Ltd.
Tianjin New Century Refractories, Ltd.
Tianjin New World Import & Export Trading
Co., Ltd.
Tianjin Weiyuan Refractory Co., Ltd.
Vesuvius Advanced Ceramics (Suzhou) Co.
Ltd.
Wonjin Refractories Co., Ltd.
Xiyuan Xingquan Forsterite Co., Ltd.
Yanshi City Guangming High-Tech
Refractories Products Co., Ltd.
YHS Minerals Co., Ltd.
Yingkou Dalmond Refractories Co., Ltd.
Yingkou Guangyang Refractories Co., Ltd.
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Yingkou Guangyang Refractories Co., Ltd.
(YGR)
Yingkou Heping Samwha Minerals Co., Ltd.
Yingkou Jiahe Refractories Co., Ltd.
Yingkou Jinlong Refractories Group
Yingkou Kyushu Refractories Co., Ltd.
Yingkou Qinghua Group Imp. & Emp. Co.,
Ltd.
Yingkou Qinghua Refractories Co., Ltd.
Yingkou Sanhua Refractory Materials Co.,
Ltd.
Yingkou Tianrun Refractory Co.,Ltd.
Yingkou Wonjin Refractory Material Co., Ltd.
Yingkou Yongji Mag Refractory, Ltd.
Yixing Runlong Trade Co., Ltd.
Yixing Xinwei Leeshing Refractory Material
Co., Ltd.
Yixing Zhenqiu Charging Ltd.
Zhejiang Changxing Guangming Special
Refractory Material Foundry, Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Deqing Jinlei Refractory Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Huzhou Fuzilin Refractory Metals
Group Co., Ltd.
Zhengzhou Annec Industrial Co., Ltd.
Zhengzhou Huachen Refractory Co., Ltd.
Zibo Lianzhu Refractory Materials Co., Ltd.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Amy Hapeman or Kristy Beard, (301)
427–8401.
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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:
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P. Michael Payne,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
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National Marine Fisheries
Service, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
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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
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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
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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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