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On October 10, 2014, Mid Continent
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to section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act and 19
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3 See Letter from Petitioner to the Secretary of
Commerce, ‘‘Certain Steel Nails From the Republic
of Korea: Petitioner’s Request for Postponement of
the Preliminary Determinations,’’ (October 10,
2014); Letter from Petitioner to the Secretary of
Commerce, ‘‘Certain Steel Nails From Malaysia:
Petitioner’s Request for Postponement of
Preliminary Determination,’’ (October 10, 2014);
Letter from Petitioner to the Secretary of Commerce,
‘‘Certain Steel Nails From the Sultanate of Oman:
Petitioner’s Request for Postponement of
Preliminary Determination,’’ (October 10, 2014);
Letter from Petitioner to the Secretary of Commerce,
‘‘Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Petitioner’s
Request for Postponement of Preliminary
Determination,’’ (October 10, 2014); and Letter from
Petitioner to the Secretary of Commerce, ‘‘Certain
Steel Nails From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam:
Petitioner’s Request for Postponement of
Preliminary Determination,’’ (October 10, 2014).
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[Docket No. 140822703–4703–01]
Call for Applications for the
International Buyer Program Calendar
Year 2016
International Trade
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice and Call for
Applications.
AGENCY:
In this notice, the U.S.
Department of Commerce (DOC)
International Trade Administration
(ITA) announces that it will begin
accepting applications for the
International Buyer Program (IBP) for
calendar year 2016 (January 1, 2016
through December 31, 2016). The
announcement also sets out the
objectives, procedures and application
review criteria for the IBP. The purpose
of the IBP is to bring international
buyers together with U.S. firms in
industries with high export potential at
leading U.S. trade shows. Specifically,
through the IBP, the ITA selects
domestic trade shows which will
receive ITA assistance in the form of
global promotion in foreign markets,
provision of export counseling to
exhibitors, and provision of
matchmaking services at the trade show.
This notice covers selection for IBP
participation during calendar year 2016.
DATES: Applications for the IBP must be
received by December 22, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Applications may be
submitted by any of the following
methods: (1) Mail/Hand Delivery
Service: International Buyer Program,
Trade Promotion Programs,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, Ronald
Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW., Suite 800M—Mezzanine
Level—Atrium North, Washington, DC
20004; (2) Facsimile: (202) 482–7800; or
(3) email: IBP2016@trade.gov. Facsimile
and email applications will be accepted
as interim applications, but must be
followed by a signed original
application that is received by the
program no later than five (5) business
days after the application deadline. To
ensure that applications are received by
the deadline, applicants are strongly
urged to send applications by express
delivery service (e.g., U.S. Postal Service
Express Delivery, Federal Express, UPS,
etc.).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Vidya Desai, Acting Director,
International Buyer Program, Trade
SUMMARY:
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Promotion Programs, International
Trade Administration, U.S. Department
of Commerce, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave.
NW., Ronald Reagan Building, Suite
800M—Mezzanine Level—Atrium
North, Washington, DC 20004;
Telephone (202) 482–2311; Facsimile:
(202) 482–7800; Email: IBP2016@
trade.gov.
The IBP
was established in the Omnibus Trade
and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Pub.
L. 100–418, codified at 15 U.S.C. 4724)
to bring international buyers together
with U.S. firms by promoting leading
U.S. trade shows in industries with high
export potential. The IBP emphasizes
cooperation between the DOC and trade
show organizers to benefit U.S. firms
exhibiting at selected events and
provides practical, hands-on assistance
such as export counseling and market
analysis to U.S. companies interested in
exporting. Shows selected for the IBP
will provide a venue for U.S. companies
interested in expanding their sales into
international markets.
Through the IBP, ITA selects U.S.
trade shows with participation by U.S.
firms interested in exporting that ITA
determines to be leading international
trade shows, for promotion in overseas
markets by U.S. Embassies and
Consulates. The DOC is authorized to
provide successful applicants with
assistance in the form of overseas
promotion of the show; outreach to
show participants about exporting;
recruitment of potential buyers to attend
the events; and staff assistance in setting
up international trade centers at the
events. Worldwide promotion is
executed through ITA officers at U.S.
Embassies and Consulates in more than
70 countries representing the United
States’ major trading partners, and also
in Embassies in countries where ITA
does not maintain offices.
The International Trade
Administration (ITA) is accepting
applications from trade show organizers
for the IBP for trade events taking place
between January 1, 2016 and December
31, 2016. Selection of a trade show is
valid for one event, i.e., a trade show
organizer seeking selection for a
recurring event must submit a new
application for selection for each
occurrence of the event. For events that
occur more than once in a calendar year,
the trade show organizer must submit a
separate application for each event.
For the IBP in calendar year 2016, the
ITA expects to select approximately 15
events from among the applicants. The
ITA will select those events that are
determined to most clearly meet the
statutory mandate in 15 U.S.C. 4721 to
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promote U.S. exports, especially those
of small- and medium-sized enterprises,
and the selection criteria articulated
below.
There is no fee required to submit an
application. If accepted into the
program for calendar year 2016, a
participation fee of $9,800 for shows of
five days or fewer is required. For trade
shows more than five days in duration,
or requiring more than one International
Trade Center, a participation fee of
$15,000 is required. For trade shows ten
days or more in duration, and/or
requiring more than two International
Trade Centers, the participation fee will
be determined by DOC and stated in the
written notification of acceptance.
Successful applicants will be required
to enter into a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) with ITA within 10
days of written notification of
acceptance into the program. The
participation fee is due within 45 days
of written notification of acceptance
into the program.
The MOA constitutes an agreement
between ITA and the show organizer
specifying which responsibilities for
international promotion and export
assistance services at the trade shows
are to be undertaken by ITA as part of
the IBP and, in turn, which
responsibilities are to be undertaken by
the show organizer. Anyone requesting
application information will be sent a
sample copy of the MOA along with the
application and a copy of this Federal
Register Notice. Applicants are
encouraged to review the MOA closely
as IBP participants are required to
comply with all terms, conditions, and
obligations in the MOA. Trade show
organizer obligations include, but are
not limited to, providing waived or
reduced admission fees for international
attendees who are participating in the
IBP, the construction of an International
Trade Center at the trade show,
production of an export interest
directory, and provision of
complimentary hotel accommodations
for DOC staff as explained in the MOA.
One of the most important commitments
is for the trade show organizer to
include in the terms and conditions of
its exhibitor contracts provisions for the
protection of intellectual property rights
(IPR); has procedures in place at the
trade show to address IPR infringement
which, at a minimum, provide
information to help U.S. exhibitors
procure legal representation during the
trade show; and agrees to assist the DOC
to reach and educate U.S. exhibitors on
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available during the show, and the
means to protect IPR in overseas
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markets, as well as in the United States.
ITA responsibilities include, but are not
limited to, the worldwide promotion of
the trade show and, where feasible,
recruitment of international buyers to
that show, provision of on-site export
assistance to U.S. exhibitors at the
show, and the reporting of results to the
show organizer.
Selection as an IBP partner does not
constitute a guarantee by DOC of the
show’s success. IBP partnership status is
not an endorsement of the show except
as to its international buyer activities.
Non-selection of an applicant for IBP
partnership status should not be viewed
as a determination that the event will
not be successful in promoting U.S.
exports.
Eligibility: All 2016 U.S. trade events
are eligible to apply for IBP
participation, through the show
organizer.
Exclusions: Trade shows that are
either first-time or horizontal (nonindustry specific) events generally will
not be considered.
General Evaluation Criteria: The ITA
will evaluate shows to be International
Buyer Program partners using the
following criteria:
(a) Export Potential: The trade show
promotes products and services from
U.S. industries that have high export
potential, as determined by DOC
sources, including industry analysts’
assessment of export potential, ITA best
prospects lists and U.S. export statistics.
(b) Level of International Interest: The
trade show meets the needs of a
significant number of overseas markets
and corresponds to marketing
opportunities as identified by ITA.
Previous international attendance at the
show may be used as an indicator.
(c) Scope of the Show: The event
offers a broad spectrum of U.S. made
products and services for the subject
industry. Trade shows with a majority
of U.S. firms as exhibitors are given
priority.
(d) U.S. Content of Show Exhibitors:
Trade shows with exhibitors featuring a
high percentage of products produced in
the United States or products with a
high degree of U.S. content will be
preferred.
(e) Stature of the Show: The trade
show is clearly recognized by the
industry it covers as a leading event for
the promotion of that industry’s
products and services both domestically
and internationally, and as a showplace
for the latest technology or services in
that industry.
(f) Level of Exhibitor Interest: There is
expressed interest on the part of U.S.
exhibitors in receiving international
business visitors during the trade show.
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A significant number of U.S. exhibitors
should be seeking to begin exporting or
to expand their sales into additional
export markets.
(g) Level of Overseas Marketing: There
has been a demonstrated effort by the
applicant to market this event and prior
related events. For this criterion, the
applicant should describe in detail,
among other information, the
international marketing program to be
conducted for the event, and explain
how efforts should increase individual
and group international attendance.
(h) Logistics: The trade show site,
facilities, transportation services, and
availability of accommodations at the
site of the exhibition are capable of
accommodating large numbers of
attendees whose native language will
not be English.
(i) Level of Cooperation: The
applicant demonstrates a willingness to
cooperate with the ITA to fulfill the
program’s goals and adhere to the target
dates set out in the MOA and in the
event timetables, both of which are
available from the program office (see
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section above). Past experience in the
IBP will be taken into account in
evaluating the applications received.
(j) Delegation Incentives: The IBP
Office will be evaluating the level and/
or range of incentives offered to
delegations and/or delegation leaders
recruited by U.S. overseas Embassies
and Consulates. Examples of incentives
to international visitors and to
organized delegations include: Special
organized events, such as receptions,
meetings with association executives,
briefings, and site tours; and
complimentary accommodations for
delegation leaders (beyond those
required in the MOA).
Review Process: ITA will evaluate all
applications received based on the
criteria set out in this notice. Vetting
will include soliciting input from ITA
industry analysts, as well as domestic
and international field offices, focusing
primarily on the export potential, level
of international interest, and stature of
the show. In reviewing applications,
ITA will also consider scheduling and
sector balance in terms of the need to
allocate resources to support selected
events.
Application Requirements: Show
organizers submitting applications for
the 2016 IBP are requested to submit: (1)
A narrative statement addressing each
question in the application, Form OMB
0625–0151 (found at www.export.gov/
ibp); (2) a signed statement that ‘‘The
information submitted in this
application is correct and the applicant
will abide by the terms set forth in the
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International Buyer Program (January 1,
2016 through December 31, 2016);’’ and
(3) two copies of the application: one
copy of the application printed on
company letterhead, and one electronic
copy of the application submitted on a
CD–RW (preferably in Microsoft Word®
format), on or before the deadline noted
above. There is no fee required to apply.
ITA expects to issue the results of its
review process in April 2015.
Legal Authority: The statutory
program authority for the ITA to
conduct the International Buyer
Program is 15 U.S.C. 4724. The DOC has
the legal authority to enter into MOAs
with show organizers under the
provisions of the Mutual Educational
and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961
(MECEA), as amended (22 U.S.C. 2455(f)
and 2458(c)). MECEA allows ITA to
accept contributions of funds and
services from firms for the purposes of
furthering its mission.
The Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) has approved the information
collection requirements of the
application to this program (Form OMB
0625–0151) under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (OMB Control No.
0625–0151). Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, no person is required
to respond to, nor shall a person be
subject to a penalty for failure to comply
with, a collection of information subject
to the requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act, unless that collection of
information displays a currently valid
OMB Control Number.
For further information please
contact: Vidya Desai, Acting Director,
International Buyer Program (IBP2016@
trade.gov).
Elnora Moye,
Trade Program Assistant.
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Comment Request; Alaska Commercial
Operator’s Annual Report (COAR)
National Ocean and
Atmospheric Administration,
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of
Commerce, as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burden, invites the general
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public and other Federal agencies to
take this opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information
collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted on or before December 22,
2014.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer,
Department of Commerce, Room 6616,
14th and Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
Internet at JJessup@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection
instrument and instructions should be
directed to Patsy A. Bearden, (907) 586–
7008 or patsy.bearden@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for extension of a
currently approved information
collection.
The Alaska Commercial Operator’s
Annual Report (COAR) is a report that
collects harvest and production
information broken out by specific
criteria such as gear type, area, delivery
and product type, and pounds and
value. The COAR is due by April 1 of
the year following any buying or
processing activity.
Any person or company who received
a Fisheries Business License from the
Alaska Department of Revenue and an
Intent to Operate Permit by Alaska
Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G)
is required to annually submit the
COAR to the State of Alaska, Alaska
Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G),
under Alaska Administrative Code
(AAC), chapter 5 AAC 39.130. In
addition, any person or company who
receives an Exclusive Economic Zone
(EEZ)-only permit from ADF&G
annually must submit a COAR to
ADF&G. Any owner of a catcher/
processor or mothership with a Federal
permit operating in the EEZ off Alaska
is required to annually submit a COAR
to ADF&G under 50 CFR part 679.5(p).
The COAR provides information on
ex-vessel and first wholesale values for
statewide fish and shellfish products.
Containing information from shoreside
processors, stationary floating
processors, motherships, and catcher/
processors, this data collection yields
equivalent annual product value
information for all respective processing
sectors and provides a consistent time
series according to which groundfish
resources may be managed more
efficiently.
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II. Method of Collection
The method of submittal is
completion of a fillable file of the COAR
onscreen or completion of a paper form
and mailed.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648–0428.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission
(extension of a current information
collection).
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
204.
Estimated Time per Response: 8 hr.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 1,632.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $816.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden
(including hours and cost) of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for OMB
approval of this information collection;
they also will become a matter of public
record.
Dated: October 16, 2014.
Glenna Mickelson,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
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Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[Docket No. 140822703-4703-01]
Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program
Calendar Year 2016
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice and Call for Applications.
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SUMMARY: In this notice, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)
International Trade Administration (ITA) announces that it will begin
accepting applications for the International Buyer Program (IBP) for
calendar year 2016 (January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016). The
announcement also sets out the objectives, procedures and application
review criteria for the IBP. The purpose of the IBP is to bring
international buyers together with U.S. firms in industries with high
export potential at leading U.S. trade shows. Specifically, through the
IBP, the ITA selects domestic trade shows which will receive ITA
assistance in the form of global promotion in foreign markets,
provision of export counseling to exhibitors, and provision of
matchmaking services at the trade show. This notice covers selection
for IBP participation during calendar year 2016.
DATES: Applications for the IBP must be received by December 22, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Applications may be submitted by any of the following
methods: (1) Mail/Hand Delivery Service: International Buyer Program,
Trade Promotion Programs, International Trade Administration, U.S.
Department of Commerce, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave.
NW., Suite 800M--Mezzanine Level--Atrium North, Washington, DC 20004;
(2) Facsimile: (202) 482-7800; or (3) email: IBP2016@trade.gov.
Facsimile and email applications will be accepted as interim
applications, but must be followed by a signed original application
that is received by the program no later than five (5) business days
after the application deadline. To ensure that applications are
received by the deadline, applicants are strongly urged to send
applications by express delivery service (e.g., U.S. Postal Service
Express Delivery, Federal Express, UPS, etc.).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vidya Desai, Acting Director,
International Buyer Program, Trade Promotion Programs, International
Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1300 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW., Ronald Reagan Building, Suite 800M--Mezzanine Level--Atrium
North, Washington, DC 20004; Telephone (202) 482-2311; Facsimile: (202)
482-7800; Email: IBP2016@trade.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IBP was established in the Omnibus Trade
and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-418, codified at 15 U.S.C.
4724) to bring international buyers together with U.S. firms by
promoting leading U.S. trade shows in industries with high export
potential. The IBP emphasizes cooperation between the DOC and trade
show organizers to benefit U.S. firms exhibiting at selected events and
provides practical, hands-on assistance such as export counseling and
market analysis to U.S. companies interested in exporting. Shows
selected for the IBP will provide a venue for U.S. companies interested
in expanding their sales into international markets.
Through the IBP, ITA selects U.S. trade shows with participation by
U.S. firms interested in exporting that ITA determines to be leading
international trade shows, for promotion in overseas markets by U.S.
Embassies and Consulates. The DOC is authorized to provide successful
applicants with assistance in the form of overseas promotion of the
show; outreach to show participants about exporting; recruitment of
potential buyers to attend the events; and staff assistance in setting
up international trade centers at the events. Worldwide promotion is
executed through ITA officers at U.S. Embassies and Consulates in more
than 70 countries representing the United States' major trading
partners, and also in Embassies in countries where ITA does not
maintain offices.
The International Trade Administration (ITA) is accepting
applications from trade show organizers for the IBP for trade events
taking place between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016. Selection
of a trade show is valid for one event, i.e., a trade show organizer
seeking selection for a recurring event must submit a new application
for selection for each occurrence of the event. For events that occur
more than once in a calendar year, the trade show organizer must submit
a separate application for each event.
For the IBP in calendar year 2016, the ITA expects to select
approximately 15 events from among the applicants. The ITA will select
those events that are determined to most clearly meet the statutory
mandate in 15 U.S.C. 4721 to
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promote U.S. exports, especially those of small- and medium-sized
enterprises, and the selection criteria articulated below.
There is no fee required to submit an application. If accepted into
the program for calendar year 2016, a participation fee of $9,800 for
shows of five days or fewer is required. For trade shows more than five
days in duration, or requiring more than one International Trade
Center, a participation fee of $15,000 is required. For trade shows ten
days or more in duration, and/or requiring more than two International
Trade Centers, the participation fee will be determined by DOC and
stated in the written notification of acceptance. Successful applicants
will be required to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with ITA
within 10 days of written notification of acceptance into the program.
The participation fee is due within 45 days of written notification of
acceptance into the program.
The MOA constitutes an agreement between ITA and the show organizer
specifying which responsibilities for international promotion and
export assistance services at the trade shows are to be undertaken by
ITA as part of the IBP and, in turn, which responsibilities are to be
undertaken by the show organizer. Anyone requesting application
information will be sent a sample copy of the MOA along with the
application and a copy of this Federal Register Notice. Applicants are
encouraged to review the MOA closely as IBP participants are required
to comply with all terms, conditions, and obligations in the MOA. Trade
show organizer obligations include, but are not limited to, providing
waived or reduced admission fees for international attendees who are
participating in the IBP, the construction of an International Trade
Center at the trade show, production of an export interest directory,
and provision of complimentary hotel accommodations for DOC staff as
explained in the MOA. One of the most important commitments is for the
trade show organizer to include in the terms and conditions of its
exhibitor contracts provisions for the protection of intellectual
property rights (IPR); has procedures in place at the trade show to
address IPR infringement which, at a minimum, provide information to
help U.S. exhibitors procure legal representation during the trade
show; and agrees to assist the DOC to reach and educate U.S. exhibitors
on the Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP!), IPR protection
measures available during the show, and the means to protect IPR in
overseas markets, as well as in the United States. ITA responsibilities
include, but are not limited to, the worldwide promotion of the trade
show and, where feasible, recruitment of international buyers to that
show, provision of on-site export assistance to U.S. exhibitors at the
show, and the reporting of results to the show organizer.
Selection as an IBP partner does not constitute a guarantee by DOC
of the show's success. IBP partnership status is not an endorsement of
the show except as to its international buyer activities. Non-selection
of an applicant for IBP partnership status should not be viewed as a
determination that the event will not be successful in promoting U.S.
exports.
Eligibility: All 2016 U.S. trade events are eligible to apply for
IBP participation, through the show organizer.
Exclusions: Trade shows that are either first-time or horizontal
(non-industry specific) events generally will not be considered.
General Evaluation Criteria: The ITA will evaluate shows to be
International Buyer Program partners using the following criteria:
(a) Export Potential: The trade show promotes products and services
from U.S. industries that have high export potential, as determined by
DOC sources, including industry analysts' assessment of export
potential, ITA best prospects lists and U.S. export statistics.
(b) Level of International Interest: The trade show meets the needs
of a significant number of overseas markets and corresponds to
marketing opportunities as identified by ITA. Previous international
attendance at the show may be used as an indicator.
(c) Scope of the Show: The event offers a broad spectrum of U.S.
made products and services for the subject industry. Trade shows with a
majority of U.S. firms as exhibitors are given priority.
(d) U.S. Content of Show Exhibitors: Trade shows with exhibitors
featuring a high percentage of products produced in the United States
or products with a high degree of U.S. content will be preferred.
(e) Stature of the Show: The trade show is clearly recognized by
the industry it covers as a leading event for the promotion of that
industry's products and services both domestically and internationally,
and as a showplace for the latest technology or services in that
industry.
(f) Level of Exhibitor Interest: There is expressed interest on the
part of U.S. exhibitors in receiving international business visitors
during the trade show. A significant number of U.S. exhibitors should
be seeking to begin exporting or to expand their sales into additional
export markets.
(g) Level of Overseas Marketing: There has been a demonstrated
effort by the applicant to market this event and prior related events.
For this criterion, the applicant should describe in detail, among
other information, the international marketing program to be conducted
for the event, and explain how efforts should increase individual and
group international attendance.
(h) Logistics: The trade show site, facilities, transportation
services, and availability of accommodations at the site of the
exhibition are capable of accommodating large numbers of attendees
whose native language will not be English.
(i) Level of Cooperation: The applicant demonstrates a willingness
to cooperate with the ITA to fulfill the program's goals and adhere to
the target dates set out in the MOA and in the event timetables, both
of which are available from the program office (see the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section above). Past experience in the IBP will be
taken into account in evaluating the applications received.
(j) Delegation Incentives: The IBP Office will be evaluating the
level and/or range of incentives offered to delegations and/or
delegation leaders recruited by U.S. overseas Embassies and Consulates.
Examples of incentives to international visitors and to organized
delegations include: Special organized events, such as receptions,
meetings with association executives, briefings, and site tours; and
complimentary accommodations for delegation leaders (beyond those
required in the MOA).
Review Process: ITA will evaluate all applications received based
on the criteria set out in this notice. Vetting will include soliciting
input from ITA industry analysts, as well as domestic and international
field offices, focusing primarily on the export potential, level of
international interest, and stature of the show. In reviewing
applications, ITA will also consider scheduling and sector balance in
terms of the need to allocate resources to support selected events.
Application Requirements: Show organizers submitting applications
for the 2016 IBP are requested to submit: (1) A narrative statement
addressing each question in the application, Form OMB 0625-0151 (found
at www.export.gov/ibp); (2) a signed statement that ``The information
submitted in this application is correct and the applicant will abide
by the terms set forth in the
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Call for Applications for the 2016 International Buyer Program (January
1, 2016 through December 31, 2016);'' and (3) two copies of the
application: one copy of the application printed on company letterhead,
and one electronic copy of the application submitted on a CD-RW
(preferably in Microsoft Word[supreg] format), on or before the
deadline noted above. There is no fee required to apply. ITA expects to
issue the results of its review process in April 2015.
Legal Authority: The statutory program authority for the ITA to
conduct the International Buyer Program is 15 U.S.C. 4724. The DOC has
the legal authority to enter into MOAs with show organizers under the
provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961
(MECEA), as amended (22 U.S.C. 2455(f) and 2458(c)). MECEA allows ITA
to accept contributions of funds and services from firms for the
purposes of furthering its mission.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the
information collection requirements of the application to this program
(Form OMB 0625-0151) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (OMB Control No. 0625-0151).
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to
comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information
displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.
For further information please contact: Vidya Desai, Acting
Director, International Buyer Program (IBP2016@trade.gov).
Elnora Moye,
Trade Program Assistant.
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