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ends and the threading covers 25 percent or
less of the total length; and (b) threaded rod,
bar, or studs made to American Society for
Testing and Materials (‘‘ASTM’’) A193 Grade
B7, ASTM A193 Grade B7M, ASTM A193
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official U.S. industry delegation, rather
than traveling to India on their own,
will enhance the participants’ ability to
secure meetings in India with key
decision makers.
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Commercial Setting
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
Even though growth has slowed
somewhat in the last year, India is still
one of the world’s fastest growing large
economies, presenting lucrative
opportunities for U.S. companies that
offer products and services in the ports
and marine technology sectors. For
small- or medium-sized companies,
having a strong distributor or
representative in India is the key to
taking advantage of opportunities
presented by these large public and
private projects.
There are 13 major ports (under
national government control) and 187
minor ports (under local state/private
control) across India’s extensive 4,671
miles of coastline. The Shipping
Ministry expects traffic at major ports to
grow at a Compounded Annual Growth
Rate (CAGR) of 8 percent, from 561
million tons in 2010 to 1.2 billion tons
by 2020, and traffic at minor ports is
expected to grow at a CAGR of 16
percent—from 289 million tons to 1.2
billion tons during that timeframe. To
meet this growth, India’s ports plan to
develop new terminals, upgrade existing
berths, and modernize operations by
including state of the art cargo handling
equipment, tracking systems, security
systems, oil spill detection equipment,
oil spill clean-up equipment, and
dredging equipment. The state
governments will issue national and
global tenders for the development and
procurement of equipment for the ports
that fall under the respective state
governments’ jurisdiction. In general,
Indian port expansions and greenfield
projects are being developed by private
companies under concession by the
Government of India or on private
properties. For government-operated
ports, government budget is being
committed to some of these upgrades.
For many government-owned ports, the
Indian government is utilizing the
Public Private Partnerships (PPP)
model, in which the government awards
concession contracts to private
companies or consortia, which to date
have included Indian companies and
some major international companies
that provide part or all of the funding
for the projects and operate the projects
for a period of time.
To explore these significant port and
marine opportunities the trade mission
will visit the following cities.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Ports and Marine Technology Trade
Mission to India; November 10–14,
2014
International Trade
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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Mission Description
The United States Department of
Commerce, International Trade
Administration, Global Markets, U.S. &
Foreign Commercial Service, is
organizing an Executive-led ports and
marine technology trade mission to
India (Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Kochi)
November 9–15, 2014. The purpose of
the mission is to introduce U.S. firms
and U.S. trade associations to India’s
rapidly expanding ports and marine
technology market and to assist U.S.
companies to pursue export
opportunities in this sector. The mission
to India is intended to include
representatives from leading U.S.
companies and U.S. trade associations
with members that provide state-of-theart ports and marine technologies,
including equipment and services for
security, logistics, vessel tracking, oil
spill detection and contingency
preparedness, dredging, underwater
exploration and mapping, among other
goods and services. The mission will
visit three cities, Mumbai, Ahmedabad
and Kochi (Cochin), where the delegates
will receive market briefings and
participate in customized meetings with
key port officials and prospective
partners. As an optional add-on stop,
interested participants can also visit the
National Institute of Oceanography logy
(NIO) in the State of Goa.
The mission will help participants
gain market insights, make industry
contacts, solidify business strategies,
and advance specific projects, with the
goal of increasing U.S. exports to India.
Activities will include one-on-one
matchmaking appointments with prescreened potential business partners,
interacting with government
representatives in the industry, and
networking events. Participating in an
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Kochi (Cochin), Kerala
Kerala is a state located in the
southwest coast of India with a 366 mile
coastline. The Port of Kochi is a major
port governed by the Major Port Trusts
Act of 1963 and run by the Ministry of
Shipping. There are also 17
intermediate and minor ports in Kerala
run by the Government of Kerala. The
Government of Kerala is promoting
private sector investment in the
maritime sector and has developed a
policy framework to attract PPPs. The
key initiatives outlined in the Kerala
State Government’s 2012–2013 policy
frame work include development of new
port facilities, support infrastructure,
upgrade of existing facilities and
installation of modern and efficient
handling equipment. These Government
initiatives will open new business
avenues for private players and will
produce sales opportunities for U.S.
products and services. The International
Container Transshipment Terminal
(ICTT) at Vallarpadam, Kochi, is one
such initiative by the Government. The
terminal is being developed as a buildoperate-transfer (BOT) concession for 30
years by India Gateway Terminal Pvt.
Ltd. (IGT), with equity holdings by DP
World (81.63%), Container Corporation
of India (CONCOR) (14.56%), Chakiat
(2.75%), and Transworld Group
(1.07%). Some of the additional
opportunities in State of Kerala with
estimated project values include:
• Construction of 200x20 m vessel
berthing facility at Beypore for a
leasing period of 30 years, $26.3
million
• Ponnani Port development, $335
million
• Alappuzha Port development into a
passenger terminal, inland marine
and water-park through a PPP, $9.1
million
• Kollam Port development into an allweather port, $27.7 million
• Vizhinjam Port development into a
major international port and
transshipment terminal, $732 million
• Hydrofoil or jetfoil service connecting
Kochi to Agatti, Colombo and Male,
$3.7 million
• Thalassery marina development,
$0.87 million
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Mumbai has two major ports: The
Mumbai Port Trust (MPT) and
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT),
both of which are administered by the
Ministry of Shipping. While MPT is a
traditional dock system port, JNPT is a
more modern container port. The
majority of goods entering India by boat
pass through JNPT. A number of state
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and private ports also exist in the State
of Maharastra with others being
developed.
Some of the port-related opportunities
in Maharashtra, with projected project
values when available, include:
• 4th container terminal at JNPT, $750
million
• Offshore container terminal for
Mumbai Port, $350 million
• Multi-purpose cargo terminal at
Mumbai Port under review for PPP
• Seven port locations for greenfield
port development
• Eight inland water transport projects
worth $4 million
• Marina project in Mumbai
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The Government of the State of
Gujarat plans to develop 10 greenfield
ports, six of them as fully private ports
and four as joint public-private ports.
There are a variety of opportunities for
U.S. port and marine technology
providers in Gujarat, including:
• Vessel traffic management systems in
the Gulf of Khambhatt, a PPP
• Tracking & warning system on more
than 12,000 fishing boats, estimated
$24 million project value
• Integrated port management system in
many ports
• Security infrastructure for compliance
with International Ship and Port
Facility Security
• Shipbuilding, including ultra-modern
defense and navy technology
• New maritime cluster and two port
cities (Mundra and Pipavav)
• Development of coastline: Beach
resorts, cruise lines, marinas
Optional Visit to Goa
For an additional fee, participants in
the mission can visit the National
Institute of Oceanography (NIO) in Goa,
a one-hour flight south of Mumbai. At
NIO, participants will hear from the
leading Indian government
oceanographic research and exploration
organization on priority government
efforts for oceans exploration, coastline
protection, and oil spill recovery.
Participants will have a chance to
present their products and services to
key decision makers who regularly
purchase international technologies,
including U.S. technologies.
Mission Goals
The goals of the Ports and Marine
Technology Mission to India are:
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1. To help participants gain market
exposure and introduce participants to
the vibrant Indian market in the three
cities of Kochi, Mumbai, and
Ahmedabad, with an optional stop in
Goa;
2. To provide an opportunity for
participants to assess current and future
business prospects by establishing
valuable contacts with prospective
business partners and clients; and
3. To provide an opportunity for
participants to develop market
knowledge and relationships leading to
potential partnerships.
Mission Scenario
The mission will visit three cities in
India: Kochi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad,
allowing participants to access the
largest markets and business port
centers in the country. An optional
fourth stop will be to the State of Goa
to meet with the National Institute of
Oceanography. In each city, participants
will meet with business contacts,
government officials, benefit from
briefings and networking opportunities,
and visit port and marine facilities.
PROPOSED MISSION TIMETABLE
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Sunday, Kochi .....................................
Nov. 9th .................
Monday, Kochi ....................................
Nov. 10th ...............
Tuesday, Kochi/Mumbai ......................
Nov. 11th ...............
Wednesday, Mumbai ..........................
Nov. 12th ...............
Thursday, Mumbai/Ahmedabad ..........
Nov. 13th ...............
Friday, Ahmedabad .............................
Nov. 14th ...............
Saturday, Ahmedabad/US ..................
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Day of week
Activity
Nov. 15th ...............
Saturday/Sunday .................................
Nov.15th/16th ........
Monday, Goa .......................................
Nov. 17th ...............
Tuesday, Goa/US ................................
Nov. 18th ...............
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Arrive in Kochi, Kerala.
Overnight stay in Kochi.
Breakfast briefing by U.S. Consulate, Chennai.
One-on-one business meetings.
Networking lunch hosted by Chamber/ABC with Kerala.
Maritime Board Development Corporation.
One-on-one business meetings continue.
Business dinner hosted by American Business Corner (ABC) partner in Kochi.
Overnight stay in Kochi.
Technical Site Visit (half day in Kochi).
Travel to Mumbai.
Overnight stay in Mumbai.
Welcome—Breakfast briefing by Consular staff.
One-on-one business meetings.
Networking lunch hosted by chamber with local industry representatives.
One-on-one meetings continue.
Networking reception with industry contacts.
Overnight stay in Mumbai.
Technical Site Visit (half day in Mumbai).
Following the site visit, delegates depart Mumbai for Ahmedabad.
Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.
Briefing by Consular staff.
One-on-one business meetings.
Networking lunch hosted by Chamber with Gujarat Maritime Board.
One-on-one business meetings continue.
Trade Mission Concludes.
Delegation members return to United States on own itinerary; unless going to
Goa.
• Optional Add-on: Travel to Goa for meeting with National Institute of Oceanography.
• Optional visit to National Institute of Oceanography Briefings and Technical
Presentations.
• Return to United States on own itinerary.
* Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on the availability of local government and business officials, specific goals of
mission participants, and ground transportation.
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Participation Requirements
All applicants will be evaluated on
their ability to meet certain conditions
and best satisfy the selection criteria as
outlined below. The mission is designed
for a minimum of 15 companies and/or
trade associations and a maximum of 20
companies and/or trade associations to
participate in the mission from the
applicant pool. U.S. companies already
doing business in the target markets as
well as U.S. companies seeking to enter
these markets for the first time are
encouraged to apply.
Fees and Expenses
After a company or trade association
has been selected to participate on the
mission, a participation fee to the U.S.
Department of Commerce is required.
• The participation fee for one
representative is $3,100 for a small or
medium-sized enterprise (SME) 1 or
trade association and $3,300 for large
firms.
• The fee for each additional firm
representative (SME or large) is $750.
• Fee for the optional 4th stop to the
National Institute of Oceanography in
Goa will be $300 per participants for the
first representative and $100 for any
additional representative, provided
there are a minimum of 5 participants
travelling to Goa.
Expenses for travel, lodging, some
meals, and incidentals will be the
responsibility of each mission
participant.
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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
or represented companies’ products
and/or services, primary market
objectives, and goals for participation. If
the U.S. Department of Commerce
receives an incomplete application, the
Department may reject the application,
request additional information, or take
the lack of information into account
when evaluating the applications.
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
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/contractingopportunities/owners/
basics/whatismallbusiness/. 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.
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92123, Tel: 858–467–7038, Fax: 858–
467–7043, Julia.Rauner@trade.gov.
Martin Claessens, Commercial Officer,
U.S. Commercial Service, U.S.
Consulate General, C–49, G-Block,
Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East),
Mumbai–400 051. India, Tel: +91–22–
26724000, Email: Martin.Claessens@
trade.gov.
and have at least fifty-one percent U.S.
content of the value of the finished
product or service. In the case of a trade
association, the applicant must certify
that, for each company to be represented
by the trade association, the products
and services the represented company
seeks to export are either produced in
the United States or, if not, marketed
under the name of a U.S. firm and have
at least fifty-one percent U.S. content.
Elnora Moye,
Trade Program Assistant.
Selection Criteria for Participation
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Selection will be based on the
following criteria:
• Suitability of the company’s
products or services to the mission
goals.
• Applicant’s potential for business
in India, including likelihood of exports
resulting from the mission.
• Consistency of the applicant’s goals
and objectives with the stated scope of
the mission. Referrals from political
organizations and any documents
containing references to partisan
political activities (including political
contributions) will be removed from an
applicant’s submission and not
considered during the selection process.
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Timeframe for Recruitment and
Applications
Mission recruitment will be
conducted in an open and public
manner, including publication in the
Federal Register, posting on the
Commerce Department trade mission
calendar—https://wxport.gov/
trademissions—and other Internet Web
sites, press releases to general and trade
media, direct mail, broadcast fax,
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 on August
15, 2014. The U.S. Department of
Commerce will review applications and
make selection decisions on a rolling
basis beginning May 14, 2014, until the
maximum of 20 participants is selected.
Applications received after August 15,
2014, will be considered only if space
and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts:
Hector Rodriguez, International Trade
Specialist, Trade Missions, U.S.
Department of Commerce,
Washington, DC 20230, Tel: 202–482–
0629, Fax: 202–482–9000,
Hector.Rodriguez@trade.gov.
Julia Rauner Guerrero, Senior
International Trade Specialist, U.S.
Commercial Service—San Diego, U.S.
Department of Commerce, 9449
Balboa Ave. #111, San Diego, CA
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and
Technology
Combinatorial Approaches to
Functional Materials Workshop
National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
AGENCY:
In cooperation with the
National Science Foundation (NSF) and
the Office of Science and Technology
Policy (OSTP), NIST announces the
‘‘Combinatorial Approaches to
Functional Materials Workshop’’ on
Monday, May 5, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Pacific Time and Tuesday, May 6,
2014 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pacific Time
in San Francisco, California hosted by
the University of South Carolina and
Applied Material Inc. The Workshop
will bring together the community of
combinatorial materials science
practitioners from academia, industry,
and government in efforts to advance
the Materials Genome Initiative. The
goal of this workshop is to identify
challenges in the field, brainstorm ideas
for breakthrough, and identify areas of
cross-community collaboration.
DATES: The Workshop will meet on
Monday, May 5, 2014, from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Pacific Time and Tuesday, May 6,
2014, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pacific
Time. Registration is required and will
open on March 14, 2014.
ADDRESSES: The Workshop will be held
at The City Club of San Francisco, Stock
Exchange Tower, 155 Sansome Street,
San Francisco, California 94104,
telephone number 415–362–2042.
Please note admittance instructions
under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
section of this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Martin Green, Materials Measurement
Science Division, NIST, 100 Bureau
Drive, Mail Stop 8520, Gaithersburg,
Maryland 20899–1060, telephone
number 301–975–8496. Martin Green’s
email address is martin.green@nist.gov.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Ports and Marine Technology Trade Mission to India; November 10-
14, 2014
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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Mission Description
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration, Global Markets, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, is
organizing an Executive-led ports and marine technology trade mission
to India (Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Kochi) November 9-15, 2014. The
purpose of the mission is to introduce U.S. firms and U.S. trade
associations to India's rapidly expanding ports and marine technology
market and to assist U.S. companies to pursue export opportunities in
this sector. The mission to India is intended to include
representatives from leading U.S. companies and U.S. trade associations
with members that provide state-of-the-art ports and marine
technologies, including equipment and services for security, logistics,
vessel tracking, oil spill detection and contingency preparedness,
dredging, underwater exploration and mapping, among other goods and
services. The mission will visit three cities, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and
Kochi (Cochin), where the delegates will receive market briefings and
participate in customized meetings with key port officials and
prospective partners. As an optional add-on stop, interested
participants can also visit the National Institute of Oceanography logy
(NIO) in the State of Goa.
The mission will help participants gain market insights, make
industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance specific
projects, with the goal of increasing U.S. exports to India. Activities
will include one-on-one matchmaking appointments with pre-screened
potential business partners, interacting with government
representatives in the industry, and networking events. Participating
in an official U.S. industry delegation, rather than traveling to India
on their own, will enhance the participants' ability to secure meetings
in India with key decision makers.
Commercial Setting
Even though growth has slowed somewhat in the last year, India is
still one of the world's fastest growing large economies, presenting
lucrative opportunities for U.S. companies that offer products and
services in the ports and marine technology sectors. For small- or
medium-sized companies, having a strong distributor or representative
in India is the key to taking advantage of opportunities presented by
these large public and private projects.
There are 13 major ports (under national government control) and
187 minor ports (under local state/private control) across India's
extensive 4,671 miles of coastline. The Shipping Ministry expects
traffic at major ports to grow at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate
(CAGR) of 8 percent, from 561 million tons in 2010 to 1.2 billion tons
by 2020, and traffic at minor ports is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16
percent--from 289 million tons to 1.2 billion tons during that
timeframe. To meet this growth, India's ports plan to develop new
terminals, upgrade existing berths, and modernize operations by
including state of the art cargo handling equipment, tracking systems,
security systems, oil spill detection equipment, oil spill clean-up
equipment, and dredging equipment. The state governments will issue
national and global tenders for the development and procurement of
equipment for the ports that fall under the respective state
governments' jurisdiction. In general, Indian port expansions and
greenfield projects are being developed by private companies under
concession by the Government of India or on private properties. For
government-operated ports, government budget is being committed to some
of these upgrades. For many government-owned ports, the Indian
government is utilizing the Public Private Partnerships (PPP) model, in
which the government awards concession contracts to private companies
or consortia, which to date have included Indian companies and some
major international companies that provide part or all of the funding
for the projects and operate the projects for a period of time.
To explore these significant port and marine opportunities the
trade mission will visit the following cities.
Kochi (Cochin), Kerala
Kerala is a state located in the southwest coast of India with a
366 mile coastline. The Port of Kochi is a major port governed by the
Major Port Trusts Act of 1963 and run by the Ministry of Shipping.
There are also 17 intermediate and minor ports in Kerala run by the
Government of Kerala. The Government of Kerala is promoting private
sector investment in the maritime sector and has developed a policy
framework to attract PPPs. The key initiatives outlined in the Kerala
State Government's 2012-2013 policy frame work include development of
new port facilities, support infrastructure, upgrade of existing
facilities and installation of modern and efficient handling equipment.
These Government initiatives will open new business avenues for private
players and will produce sales opportunities for U.S. products and
services. The International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) at
Vallarpadam, Kochi, is one such initiative by the Government. The
terminal is being developed as a build-operate-transfer (BOT)
concession for 30 years by India Gateway Terminal Pvt. Ltd. (IGT), with
equity holdings by DP World (81.63%), Container Corporation of India
(CONCOR) (14.56%), Chakiat (2.75%), and Transworld Group (1.07%). Some
of the additional opportunities in State of Kerala with estimated
project values include:
Construction of 200x20 m vessel berthing facility at Beypore
for a leasing period of 30 years, $26.3 million
Ponnani Port development, $335 million
Alappuzha Port development into a passenger terminal, inland
marine and water-park through a PPP, $9.1 million
Kollam Port development into an all-weather port, $27.7
million
Vizhinjam Port development into a major international port and
transshipment terminal, $732 million
Hydrofoil or jetfoil service connecting Kochi to Agatti,
Colombo and Male, $3.7 million
Thalassery marina development, $0.87 million
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Mumbai has two major ports: The Mumbai Port Trust (MPT) and
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), both of which are administered by
the Ministry of Shipping. While MPT is a traditional dock system port,
JNPT is a more modern container port. The majority of goods entering
India by boat pass through JNPT. A number of state
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and private ports also exist in the State of Maharastra with others
being developed.
Some of the port-related opportunities in Maharashtra, with
projected project values when available, include:
4th container terminal at JNPT, $750 million
Offshore container terminal for Mumbai Port, $350 million
Multi-purpose cargo terminal at Mumbai Port under review for
PPP
Seven port locations for greenfield port development
Eight inland water transport projects worth $4 million
Marina project in Mumbai
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The Government of the State of Gujarat plans to develop 10
greenfield ports, six of them as fully private ports and four as joint
public-private ports. There are a variety of opportunities for U.S.
port and marine technology providers in Gujarat, including:
Vessel traffic management systems in the Gulf of Khambhatt, a
PPP
Tracking & warning system on more than 12,000 fishing boats,
estimated $24 million project value
Integrated port management system in many ports
Security infrastructure for compliance with International Ship
and Port Facility Security
Shipbuilding, including ultra-modern defense and navy
technology
New maritime cluster and two port cities (Mundra and Pipavav)
Development of coastline: Beach resorts, cruise lines, marinas
Optional Visit to Goa
For an additional fee, participants in the mission can visit the
National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) in Goa, a one-hour flight
south of Mumbai. At NIO, participants will hear from the leading Indian
government oceanographic research and exploration organization on
priority government efforts for oceans exploration, coastline
protection, and oil spill recovery. Participants will have a chance to
present their products and services to key decision makers who
regularly purchase international technologies, including U.S.
technologies.
Mission Goals
The goals of the Ports and Marine Technology Mission to India are:
1. To help participants gain market exposure and introduce
participants to the vibrant Indian market in the three cities of Kochi,
Mumbai, and Ahmedabad, with an optional stop in Goa;
2. To provide an opportunity for participants to assess current and
future business prospects by establishing valuable contacts with
prospective business partners and clients; and
3. To provide an opportunity for participants to develop market
knowledge and relationships leading to potential partnerships.
Mission Scenario
The mission will visit three cities in India: Kochi, Mumbai, and
Ahmedabad, allowing participants to access the largest markets and
business port centers in the country. An optional fourth stop will be
to the State of Goa to meet with the National Institute of
Oceanography. In each city, participants will meet with business
contacts, government officials, benefit from briefings and networking
opportunities, and visit port and marine facilities.
Proposed Mission Timetable
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Day of week Date Activity
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Sunday, Kochi...................... Nov. 9th....................... Arrive in Kochi, Kerala.
Overnight stay in Kochi.
Monday, Kochi...................... Nov. 10th...................... Breakfast briefing by U.S.
Consulate, Chennai.
One-on-one business meetings.
Networking lunch hosted by
Chamber/ABC with Kerala.
Maritime Board Development
Corporation.
One-on-one business meetings
continue.
Business dinner hosted by
American Business Corner (ABC) partner in
Kochi.
Overnight stay in Kochi.
Tuesday, Kochi/Mumbai.............. Nov. 11th...................... Technical Site Visit (half day in
Kochi).
Travel to Mumbai.
Overnight stay in Mumbai.
Wednesday, Mumbai.................. Nov. 12th...................... Welcome--Breakfast briefing by
Consular staff.
One-on-one business meetings.
Networking lunch hosted by
chamber with local industry
representatives.
One-on-one meetings continue.
Networking reception with
industry contacts.
Overnight stay in Mumbai.
Thursday, Mumbai/Ahmedabad......... Nov. 13th...................... Technical Site Visit (half day in
Mumbai).
Following the site visit,
delegates depart Mumbai for Ahmedabad.
Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.
Friday, Ahmedabad.................. Nov. 14th...................... Briefing by Consular staff.
One-on-one business meetings.
Networking lunch hosted by
Chamber with Gujarat Maritime Board.
One-on-one business meetings
continue.
Trade Mission Concludes.
Saturday, Ahmedabad/US............. Nov. 15th...................... Delegation members return to
United States on own itinerary; unless
going to Goa.
Saturday/Sunday.................... Nov.15th/16th.................. Optional Add-on: Travel to Goa
for meeting with National Institute of
Oceanography.
Monday, Goa........................ Nov. 17th...................... Optional visit to National
Institute of Oceanography Briefings and
Technical Presentations.
Tuesday, Goa/US.................... Nov. 18th...................... Return to United States on own
itinerary.
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* Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on the availability of local government and
business officials, specific goals of mission participants, and ground transportation.
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Participation Requirements
All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain
conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below.
The mission is designed for a minimum of 15 companies and/or trade
associations and a maximum of 20 companies and/or trade associations to
participate in the mission from the applicant pool. U.S. companies
already doing business in the target markets as well as U.S. companies
seeking to enter these markets for the first time are encouraged to
apply.
Fees and Expenses
After a company or trade association has been selected to
participate on the mission, a participation fee to the U.S. Department
of Commerce is required.
The participation fee for one representative is $3,100 for
a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) \1\ or trade association and
$3,300 for large firms.
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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/contractingopportunities/owners/basics/whatismallbusiness/. 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.
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The fee for each additional firm representative (SME or
large) is $750.
Fee for the optional 4th stop to the National Institute of
Oceanography in Goa will be $300 per participants for the first
representative and $100 for any additional representative, provided
there are a minimum of 5 participants travelling to Goa.
Expenses for travel, lodging, some 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 or represented companies' products and/or services,
primary market objectives, and goals for participation. If the U.S.
Department of Commerce receives an incomplete application, the
Department may reject the application, request additional information,
or take the lack of information into account when evaluating the
applications.
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 fifty-one percent U.S. content of the value of the finished
product or service. In the case of a trade association, the applicant
must certify that, for each company to be represented by the trade
association, the products and services the represented company seeks to
export are either produced in the United States or, if not, marketed
under the name of a U.S. firm and have at least fifty-one percent U.S.
content.
Selection Criteria for Participation
Selection will be based on the following criteria:
Suitability of the company's products or services to the
mission goals.
Applicant's potential for business in India, including
likelihood of exports resulting from the mission.
Consistency of the applicant's goals and objectives with
the stated scope of the mission. 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 Commerce
Department trade mission calendar--https://wxport.gov/trademissions--and
other Internet Web sites, press releases to general and trade media,
direct mail, broadcast fax, 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 on August 15, 2014. The U.S. Department of
Commerce will review applications and make selection decisions on a
rolling basis beginning May 14, 2014, until the maximum of 20
participants is selected. Applications received after August 15, 2014,
will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts:
Hector Rodriguez, International Trade Specialist, Trade Missions, U.S.
Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, Tel: 202-482-0629, Fax:
202-482-9000, Hector.Rodriguez@trade.gov.
Julia Rauner Guerrero, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S.
Commercial Service--San Diego, U.S. Department of Commerce, 9449 Balboa
Ave. 111, San Diego, CA 92123, Tel: 858-467-7038, Fax: 858-
467-7043, Julia.Rauner@trade.gov.
Martin Claessens, Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S.
Consulate General, C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East),
Mumbai-400 051. India, Tel: +91-22-26724000, Email:
Martin.Claessens@trade.gov.
Elnora Moye,
Trade Program Assistant.
[FR Doc. 2014-05606 Filed 3-13-14; 8:45 am]
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