Announcement of Upcoming May 2020 Through April 2021 International Trade Administration Trade Missions, 12259-12267 [2020-04210]
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Accordingly, Commerce will make its
final determination no later than 75
days after the signature date of this
preliminary determination, unless
postponed.
Appendix II
International Trade Commission
Notification
In accordance with section 703(f) of
the Act, Commerce will notify the
International Trade Commission (ITC) of
its determination. If the final
determination is affirmative, the ITC
will determine before the later of 120
days after the date of this preliminary
determination or 45 days after the final
determination, whether imports of the
subject merchandise are materially
injuring, or threaten material injury to,
the U.S. industry.
Notification to Interested Parties
This determination is issued and
published pursuant to sections 703(f)
and 777(i) of the Act and 19 CFR
351.205(c).
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Appendix I
Scope of the Investigation
The merchandise covered by this
investigation is certain glass containers with
a nominal capacity of 0.059 liters (2.0 fluid
ounces) up to and including 4.0 liters
(135.256 fluid ounces) and an opening or
mouth with a nominal outer diameter of 14
millimeters up to and including 120
millimeters. The scope includes glass jars,
bottles, flasks and similar containers; with or
without their closures; whether clear or
colored; and with or without design or
functional enhancements (including, but not
limited to, handles, embossing, labeling, or
etching).
Excluded from the scope of the
investigation are: (1) Glass containers made
of borosilicate glass, meeting United States
Pharmacopeia requirements for Type 1
pharmaceutical containers; (2) glass
containers without ‘‘mold seams,’’ ‘‘joint
marks,’’ or ‘‘parting lines;’’ and (3) glass
containers without a ‘‘finish’’ (i.e., the
section of a container at the opening
including the lip and ring or collar, threaded
or otherwise compatible with a type of
closure to seal the container’s contents,
including but not limited to a lid, cap, or
cork).
Glass containers subject to this
investigation are specified within the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTSUS) under subheadings
7010.90.5005, 7010.90.5009, 7010.90.5015,
7010.90.5019, 7010.90.5025, 7010.90.5029,
7010.90.5035, 7010.90.5039, 7010.90.5045,
7010.90.5049, and 7010.90.5055. The HTSUS
subheadings are provided for convenience
and customs purposes only. The written
description of the scope of the investigation
is dispositive.
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Federal Register, posting on the
Commerce Department trade mission
calendar (https://export.gov/
trademissions) and other internet
websites, 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gemal Brangman, Trade Promotion
Programs, Industry and Analysis,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20230; telephone (202) 482–3773.
The Following Conditions for
Participation Will Be Used for Each
Mission
Applicants must submit a completed
and signed mission application and
International Trade Administration
supplemental application materials,
including adequate information on their
Announcement of Upcoming May 2020 products and/or services, primary
Through April 2021 International Trade market objectives, and goals for
Administration Trade Missions
participation. If the Department of
Commerce receives an incomplete
AGENCY: International Trade
application, the Department may either:
Administration, Department of
Reject the application, request
Commerce.
additional information/clarification, or
SUMMARY: The United States Department
take the lack of information into account
of Commerce, International Trade
when evaluating the application. If the
Administration (ITA) is announcing six
requisite minimum number of
upcoming trade missions that will be
participants is not selected for a
recruited, organized, and implemented
particular mission by the recruitment
by ITA. These missions are:
deadline, the mission may be cancelled.
• Security Mission for Economic
Each applicant must also certify that
Prosperity in El Salvador, Honduras,
the products and services it seeks to
and Guatemala—May 10–15, 2020.
export through the mission are either
• Reconstruction Trade Mission to
produced in the United States, or, if not,
Southern Africa—June 15–18, 2020.
are marketed under the name of a U.S.
• Executive-led Trade Mission and
firm and have at least fifty-one percent
Business Development Event in East
U.S. content by value. In the case of a
Africa—August 31, 2020–September 3,
trade association or organization, the
2020.
applicant must certify that, for each firm
• The 13th Annual U.S. Industry
or service provider to be represented by
Program at the International Atomic
the association/organization, the
Energy Agency General Conference in
products and/or services the
Vienna, Austria—September 20–23,
represented firm or service provider
2020.
seeks to export are either produced in
• Cybersecurity Business
the United States or, if not, marketed
Development Mission to Peru, Chile,
under the name of a U.S. firm and have
and Uruguay, with an optional stop in
at least 51% U.S. content.
Argentina—October 5–9, 2020.
A trade association/organization
• Cyber Security Business
applicant must certify to the above for
Development Mission to India—April
all of the companies it seeks to represent
19–23, 2021.
on the mission.
A summary of each mission is found
In addition, each applicant must:
below. Application information and
• Certify that the export of products
more detailed mission information,
and services that it wishes to market
including the commercial setting and
through the mission would be in
sector information, can be found at the
trade mission website: https://export.gov/ compliance with U.S. export controls
and regulations;
trademissions.
• Certify that it has identified any
For each mission, recruitment will be
matter pending before any bureau or
conducted in an open and public
office in the Department of Commerce;
manner, including publication in the
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Dated: February 24, 2020.
Jeffrey I. Kessler,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and
Compliance.
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List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary
Decision Memorandum
I. Summary
II. Background
III. Scope Comments
IV. Scope of the Investigation
V. Injury Test
VI. Diversification of China’s Economy
VII. Use of Facts Otherwise Available and
Adverse Inferences
VIII. Subsidies Valuation
IX. Benchmarks and Interest Rates
X. Analysis of Programs
XI. Calculation of the All-Others Rate
XII. ITC Notification
XIII. Disclosure and Public Comment
XIV. Recommendation
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• Certify that it has identified any
pending litigation (including any
administrative proceedings) to which it
is a party that involves the Department
of Commerce; and
• Sign and submit an agreement that
it and its affiliates (1) have not and will
not engage in the bribery of foreign
officials in connection with a
company’s/participant’s involvement in
this mission, and (2) maintain and
enforce a policy that prohibits the
bribery of foreign officials.
In the case of a trade association/
organization, the applicant must certify
that each firm or service provider to be
represented by the association/
organization can make the above
certifications.
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The Following Selection Criteria Will
Be Used for Each Mission
Targeted mission participants are U.S.
firms, services providers and trade
associations/organizations providing or
promoting U.S. products and services,
that have an interest in entering or
expanding their business in the
mission’s destination country. The
following criteria will be evaluated in
selecting participants:
• Suitability of the applicant’s (or in
the case of a trade association/
organization, represented firm’s or
service provider’s) products or services
to these markets;
• The applicant’s (or in the case of a
trade association/organization,
represented firm’s or service provider’s)
potential for business in the markets,
including likelihood of exports resulting
from the mission; and
• Consistency of the applicant’s (or in
the case of a trade association/
organization, represented firm’s or
service provider’s) goals and objectives
with the stated scope of the mission.
Balance of company participants’ size
and location may also be considered
during the review process.
Referrals from a political party or
partisan political group or any
information, including on the
application, containing references to
political contributions or other partisan
political activities will be excluded from
the application and will not be
considered during the selection process.
The sender will be notified of these
exclusions.
Trade Mission Participation Fees
If and when an applicant is selected
to participate on a particular mission, a
payment to the Department of
Commerce in the amount of the
designated participation fee below is
required. Upon notification of
acceptance to participate, those selected
have 5 business days to submit payment
or the acceptance may be revoked.
Participants selected for a trade
mission will be expected to pay for the
cost of personal expenses, including,
but not limited to, international travel,
lodging, meals, transportation,
communication, and incidentals, unless
otherwise noted. Participants will,
however, be able to take advantage of
U.S. Government rates for hotel rooms.
In the event that a mission is cancelled,
no personal expenses paid in
anticipation of a mission will be
reimbursed. However, participation fees
for a cancelled mission will be
reimbursed to the extent they have not
already been expended in anticipation
of the mission.
If a visa is required to travel on a
particular mission, applying for and
obtaining such a visa will be the
responsibility of the mission
participant. Government fees and
processing expenses to obtain such a
visa are not included in the
participation fee. However, the
Department of Commerce will provide
instructions to each participant on the
procedures required to obtain business
visas.
Trade Mission members participate in
trade missions and undertake missionrelated travel at their own risk. The
nature of the security situation or health
risk in a given foreign market at a given
time cannot be guaranteed. The U.S.
Government does not make any
representations or guarantees as to the
safety or security of participants. The
U.S. Department of State issues U.S.
Government international travel alerts
and warnings for U.S. citizens available
at https://travel.state.gov/content/
passports/en/alertswarnings.html. Any
question regarding insurance coverage
must be resolved by the participant and
its insurer of choice.
Definition of Small and Medium Sized
Enterprise
For purposes of assessing
participation fees, an applicant is a
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small or medium-sized enterprise (SME)
if it qualifies under the Small Business
Administration’s (SBA) size standards
(https://www.sba.gov/document/
support--table-size-standards), which
vary by North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) Code.
The SBA Size Standards Tool [https://
www.sba.gov/size-standards/] can help
you determine the qualifications that
apply to your company.
Mission List: (additional information
about each mission can be found at
https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions).
Security Mission for Economic
Prosperity in El Salvador, Guatemala,
and Honduras
Dates: May 10–15, 2020
Summary
The United States Department of
Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing a
Security Mission for Economic
Prosperity in El Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras, May 10–15, 2020. The Trade
Mission will kick off with a regional
conference, Risk Management for
Economic Prosperity, on May 11, 2020,
which the mission participants will
attend. The conference is led by the
regional American Chambers of
Commerce and will have participation
by officials from the governments of El
Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. By
joining in the mission and conference,
participants will learn about regional
priorities, policy and regulatory
changes, and projects throughout the
region. The purpose of the mission is to
leverage the regional political and
economic climate and include both Deal
Team 2.0 and the America Crece
Initiative. Both events will initiate new
opportunities to advance the interests of
U.S. business in these markets with the
development and announcement by the
new governments of priority projects in
safety & security, information and
communication technology (ICT),
infrastructure, smart cities, ports, and
energy.
Proposed Timetable
* Note: The final schedule and
potential site visits will depend on the
availability of host government and
business officials, specific goals of
mission participants, and ground
transportation.
• Trade Mission Participants Arrive. Ice breaker reception for companies and core team members including participants and collaborators.
• Regional SCO will kick off Risk Management for Economic Prosperity conference to which the mission participants will attend and
learn about regional priorities, policy and regulatory changes, and
projects throughout the region.
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Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating
in the trade mission must complete and
submit an application package for
consideration by the DOC. All
applicants will be evaluated on their
ability to meet certain conditions and
best satisfy the selection criteria as
outlined below. A minimum of 10 and
a maximum of 15 companies and/or
trade associations will be selected to
participate in the mission from the
applicant pool.
• Reception in the evening at the Chief of Mission’s residence for companies, government officials, and local private sector guests.
• Matchmaking offered to mission participants in El Salvador.
• Arrival in Guatemala or Honduras for matchmaking and other networking.
• End of Mission.
inform applicants of selection decisions
on a rolling basis. Applications received
after March 20, 2020, will be considered
only if space and scheduling constraints
permit.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association has
been selected to participate on the
mission, a payment to the Department of
Commerce in the form of a participation
fee is required. The participation fee for
the Security Mission for Economic
Prosperity in El Salvador then
Guatemala and/or Honduras will be
$3,500 for small or medium-sized
enterprises (SME) 1 and $4,900 for large
firms or trade associations. The fee for
each additional firm representative
(large firm or SME/trade organization) is
$500. Expenses for travel, lodging,
meals, and incidentals will be the
responsibility of each mission
participant. Interpreter and driver
services can be arranged for an
additional cost. Delegation members
will be able to take advantage of U.S.
Embassy rates for hotel rooms.
Contacts
April Redmon, Senior International
Trade Specialist, Global Safety &
Security Team, U.S. Commercial
Service-Virginia/Washington, DC,
703–235–0103, April.Redmon@
trade.gov
Judy Lao, Senior International Trade
Specialist, Global Markets, WH Trade
Policy, 202–482–2536, Judy.Lao@
trade.gov
Rachel Kreissl, Senior Commercial
Officer, U.S. Commercial Service—El
Salvador, U.S. Embassy San Salvador,
503=2501–3211, Rachel.Kreissl@
trade.gov
Antonio Prieto, Senior Commercial
Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service—
Guatemala, U.S. Embassy Guatemala
City, (502) 2326–4310/2326–4000,
Antonio.Prieto@trade.gov
Rommel Alcantara, Commercial
Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service—
Honduras, U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa,
(504) 2236–9320, ext 4092,
Rommel.Alcantara@trade.gov
Maria Rivera, Senior Commercial
Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service—
El Salvador, U.S. Embassy San
Salvador, 503–2501–3060,
Maria.Rivera@trade.gov
Timeframe for Recruitment and
Application
Reconstruction Trade Mission to
Southern Africa
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://export.gov/
trademissions) and other internet
websites, 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
March 2, 2020. The U.S. Department of
Commerce will review applications and
Dates: June 15–18, 2020
Summary
The proposed Reconstruction Trade
Mission to Southern Africa will visit
Maputo, Mozambique, and have
optional visits to Harare, Zimbabwe
and/or Lilongwe, Malawi. The purpose
of the mission is to highlight the
reconstruction needs of these countries
to U.S. suppliers and service providers
following the devastating Cyclone Idai.
Cyclone Idai is regarded as one of the
worst-ever natural disasters in the
southern hemisphere which had a direct
impact in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and
Malawi. In the early hours of March 15,
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2019 wind speeds of more than 100
miles/hour and a storm surge surpassing
14 feet devastated the coastline. The eye
of the storm hit at and near the city of
Beira, Mozambique and spread to
neighboring Malawi and Zimbabwe
with large-scale flooding and mudslides.
The trade mission participants would
meet with the Ministries of Energy and
Natural Resources, USAID partners,
World Bank and African Development
Bank representatives, and other relevant
government and private entities in
Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi to
discuss opportunities surrounding the
reconstruction efforts. During the
mission, U.S. companies will be
introduced to potential local business
partners and will be able to identify
projects in which there is a significant
demand for their products and services.
The Mission will include
representatives from U.S. producers and
service providers that offer critical
infrastructure, energy infrastructure,
construction-related products, health
and IT systems infrastructure and
services. Participating firms and
associations will gain market insights,
make industry contacts, solidify
business strategies, and be better
positioned to advance specific projects,
with the goal of increasing U.S. exports
of products and services to
Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi.
The mission will include customized
one-on-one business appointments with
pre-screened potential buyers, agents,
distributors, and joint venture partners;
meetings with state and local
government officials and industry
leaders; and networking events. The
trade mission will also have the added
benefit of helping contribute to the
humanitarian effort, further burnishing
the image of U.S. companies and
strengthening U.S. relations with these
countries.
Proposed Timetable
* Note: The final schedule and
potential site visits will depend on the
availability of host government and
business officials, specific goals of
mission participants, and ground
transportation.
Economic Briefing.
Government and development bank meetings.
Ambassador Reception.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2019, Optional Stop—Harare/Lilongwe, Maputo,
Mozambique.
Wednesday, June 17, 2019, Maputo, Mozambique ................................
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Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating
in the Reconstruction Trade Mission to
Southern Africa must complete and
submit an application package for
consideration by DOC. All applicants
will be evaluated on their ability to meet
certain conditions and best satisfy the
selection criteria as outlined below. U.S.
companies or trade associations already
doing business with countries as well as
U.S. companies seeking to enter to the
countries’ markets for the first time may
apply. A minimum of 15 companies
and/or trade associations will be
selected for participation in this mission
from the applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
After a company or trade association
has been selected to participate on the
mission, a payment to the DOC in the
form of a participation fee is required.
All companies will visit Maputo,
Mozambique as part of the mission. The
participation fee for the main stop to
Maputo, Mozambique is $3,100 for a
large firm or trade association and
$1,400 for a small or medium-sized
enterprise (SME), which covers one
representative. For additional
representatives the company
participation fee is $200. The company
should then select which optional stop,
if any, it would like to join, Lilongwe,
Malawi and/or Harare, Zimbabwe. For
the optional stop to Lilongwe, Malawi
the participation fee is $3,100 for a large
firm or trade association and $1,500 for
a small or medium-sized enterprise
(SME), which covers one representative
with the fee for an additional
representative at $100. To participate in
the optional stop in Harare, Zimbabwe,
the participation fee for the optional
stop to Harare is $1,750 for a large firm
or trade association and $800 for a small
or medium-sized enterprise (SME),
which covers one representative. The
minimum number of firms required for
the Zimbabwe stop is three, and a
company must pay $200 for an
additional representative. Expenses for
travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals
will be the responsibility of each
mission participant. Interpreter and
driver services can be arranged for
additional cost. Delegation members
will be able to take advantage of U.S.
Embassy rates for hotel rooms.
U.S. Commercial Service Office of
Africa, Ashley Bubna, Desk Officer,
Ashley.bubna@trade.gov, +1–202–
482–5205
Timeframe for Recruitment and
Application
Date: August 31–September 3, 2020
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 (www.export.gov/
trademissions) and other internet
websites, press releases to general and
trade media, 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 March 13, 2020. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review
applications and make selection
decisions on a rolling basis until the
minimum of fifteen participants is
reached. We will inform all applicants
of selection decisions as soon as
possible after the applications are
reviewed. Applications received after
March 13th will be considered only if
space and scheduling constraints
permit.
The United States Department of
Commerce (USDOC), International
Trade Administration (ITA), is
organizing a two-part program
consisting of an Executive-led Trade
Mission (TM) and a Commercial Service
(CS)-supported Business Development
Event in Nairobi, Kenya.
The TM will be Executive-led with an
emphasis on Business-to-Government
(B2G) meetings for U.S. companies
interested in competing for government
projects that are a part of the
Government of Kenya’s (GOK) Big Four
agenda. Following the TM meetings, a
larger group of U.S. companies will join
the delegation to take part in a CSsupported event, the American Chamber
of Commerce Summit 2020 (Summit).
The Summit will have a regional focus
and provide U.S. companies with
opportunities to gain exposure to
companies and officials from markets
across East Africa (i.e., Ethiopia, Kenya,
Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda).
In addition to the two-part program in
Kenya, interested companies are able to
select optional spin-offs for tailored
business meetings in Uganda and/or
Tanzania before and after the Kenyan
program, respectively.
How To Apply
Applications can be downloaded from
the trade mission website or can be
obtained by contacting Tamarind
Murrietta or Ashley Bubna at the U.S.
Department of Commerce (see contact
details below). Completed applications
should be submitted to Tamarind
Murrietta or Ashley Bubna.
Contacts
U.S. Commercial Service Mozambique,
Tamarind Murrietta, U.S. Commercial
Counselor, Tamarind.Murrietta@
trade.gov, +258–2135–5475
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Meetings with local private sector.
Travel to Maputo.
Networking Reception.
Economic Briefing.
Meetings with Government.
Ambassador Reception.
Government meetings.
Meetings with development banks.
Meetings with private sector.
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Executive-Led Mission and Business
Development Event in East Africa
Summary
Schedule
Proposed Timetable *
* Note: The final schedule of
meetings, events, and site visits will
depend on the availability of host
government and business officials,
specific goals of mission participants,
and flight availability and ground
transportation options.
• (OPTIONAL) B2B/B2G Meetings in Kampala, Uganda.
• Weekend Travel.
• Trade Mission Participants Arrive in Kenya.
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Monday, September 7 ..............................................................................
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating
in the executive-led trade mission must
complete and submit an application
package for consideration by the DOC.
All applicants will be evaluated on their
ability to meet certain conditions and
best satisfy the selection criteria as
outlined below. A minimum of six and
maximum of ten firms and/or trade
associations will be selected to
participate in the mission from the
applicant pool.
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Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association has
been selected to participate on the
mission, a payment to the USDOC in the
form of a participation fee is required.
The participation fee for the ExecutiveLed Mission will be $2,300 for small or
medium-sized enterprises (SME) 1; and
$3,400 for large firms or trade
associations. The fee for each additional
firm representative (large firm or SME/
trade organization) is $500.
Fees for optional spinoffs to Uganda
and/or Tanzania will follow the Gold
Key Service fee structure at an
additional $950 per small, $2,300 per
medium-sized, and $3,400 per large firm
and trade association/organization, plus
any direct costs.1
Timeline for Recruitment
Mission recruitment will be
conducted in an open and public
manner, including publication in the
Federal Register, posting on the USDOC
trade mission calendar (https://
export.gov/trademissions) and other
internet websites, 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
1 See
https://www.export.gov/article?id=CS-UserFees for the U.S. Commercial Service user fee
schedule for Gold Key Service.
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Country Briefing.
Trade Mission B2G/B2B Meetings.
Official Luncheon.
Trade Mission B2G/B2B Meetings.
Trade Mission B2G/B2B Meetings.
Official Reception at Ambassador’s Residence.
AmCham Summit 2020.
Panel Sessions.
Industry breakouts.
B2B Summit Meetings.
Summit Reception.
(OPTIONAL) Weekend Travel.
Trade Mission Participants Arrive.
Country Briefing.
(OPTIONAL) B2B/B2G Meetings in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
July 31, 2020. The USDOC will review
applications and inform applicants of
selection decisions on a comparative
basis. Applications received after July
31, 2020 will be considered only if
space and scheduling constraints
permit.
Contacts
U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service—
Nairobi Team:
Leone Mutoka, Commercial Assistant,
+254–20–363–6438, Leone.Mutoka@
trade.gov
Judy Magondu, Commercial Assistant,
+254 (20) 363–6400, Judy.Magondu@
trade.gov
Daniel Gaines, Commercial Officer,
+254–20–363–6000 ext. 6424,
Daniel.Gaines@trade.gov
Diane Jones, Senior Commercial Officer,
+254–20–363–6000 ext. 6424,
Diane.Jones@trade.gov
U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service—
Dar es Salaam Team:
Patricia Wagner, Senior Commercial
Officer, +255–22–229–4243,
Patricia.Wagner@trade.gov
Mary Msemwa, Commercial Specialist,
+ 255–22–229–4340, Mary.Msemwa@
trade.gov
State Department Partner Post—
Kampala Team:
Kimberly Harrington, Counselor for
Political and Economic Affairs,
harringtonkd@state.gov, +256 (0) 414–
306214
Mark R. Krumm, Econ Officer,
KrummMR@state.gov, +256 (0) 414–
306–239
13th Annual U.S. Industry Program at
the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA) General Conference in
Vienna, Austria
Date: September 20–23, 2020
Summary
The United States Department of
Commerce’s (DOC) International Trade
Administration (ITA), with participation
from the U.S. Departments of Energy
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and State, is organizing the 13th Annual
U.S. Industry Program at the
International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA) General Conference, to be held
September 20–23, 2020, in Vienna,
Austria. The IAEA General Conference
is the premier global meeting of civil
nuclear policymakers and typically
attracts senior officials and industry
representatives from all 170 Member
States. The U.S. Industry Program is
part of the U.S. Department of
Commerce’s (DOC) Civil Nuclear Trade
Initiative, a U.S. Government effort to
help U.S. civil nuclear companies
identify and capitalize on commercial
civil nuclear opportunities around the
world. The purpose of the program is to
help the U.S. nuclear industry promote
its services and technologies to an
international audience, including senior
energy policymakers from current and
emerging markets as well as IAEA staff.
Representatives of U.S. companies
from across the U.S. civil nuclear
supply chain are eligible to participate.
In addition, organizations providing
related services to the industry, such as
universities, research institutions, and
U.S. civil nuclear trade associations, are
eligible for participation. The mission
will help U.S. participants gain market
insights, make industry contacts,
solidify business strategies, and identify
or advance specific projects with the
goal of increasing U.S. civil nuclear
exports to a wide variety of countries
interested in nuclear energy.
The schedule includes: Meetings with
foreign delegations and discussions
with senior U.S. Government officials
on important civil nuclear topics
including regulations, technology and
standards, liability, public acceptance,
export controls, financing, infrastructure
development, and R&D cooperation.
Past U.S. Industry Programs have
included participation by the U.S.
Secretary of Energy, the Chairman of the
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
(NRC), and senior U.S. Government
officials from the Departments of
Commerce, Energy, State, the Export-
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Import Bank of the United States, and
the National Security Council.
There are significant opportunities for
U.S. businesses in the global civil
nuclear energy market. With 55 reactors
currently under construction in 15
countries and 160 nuclear plant projects
planned in 27 countries over the next 8–
10 years, this translates to a market
demand for equipment and services
totaling $500–740 billion over the next
ten years.
Proposed Timetable
**** Note that specific events and
meeting times have yet to be
confirmed ****
Sunday, September 20
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.—1–1 Showtime
Meetings with visiting ITA Staff
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.—U.S. Industry
Welcome Reception
Monday, September 21
7:00 a.m.—Industry Program Breakfast
Begins
8:00 a.m.–9:45 a.m.—U.S. Policymakers
Roundtable
9:45 a.m.–10:00 a.m.—Break
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.—USG Dialogue
with Industry
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.—IAEA Side
Events
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.—Break
12:30–6:00 p.m.—Country Briefings for
Industry Delegation (presented by
foreign delegates)
7:30–9:30 p.m.—U.S. Mission to the
IAEA Reception
Tuesday, September 22
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.—Country Briefings
for Industry (presented by foreign
delegates)
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.—IAEA Side Event
Meetings
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9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.—Country Briefings
for Industry (presented by foreign
delegates)
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.—IAEA Side Event
Meetings
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating
in the trade mission must complete and
submit an application package for
consideration by the DOC. All
applicants will be evaluated on their
ability to meet certain conditions and
best satisfy the selection criteria as
outlined below. A minimum of 15 and
maximum of 50 companies and/or trade
associations and/or U.S. academic and
research institutions will be selected to
participate in the mission from the
applicant pool. The first ten applicants
will be permitted to send two
representatives per organization (if
desired). After the first ten applicants,
additional representatives will be
permitted only if space is available.
Participating companies may send more
than two participants if space permits.
The Department of Commerce will
evaluate applications and inform
applicants of selection decisions
beginning three weeks after publication
in the Federal Register and on a rolling
basis thereafter until the maximum
number of participants has been
selected.
Fees and Expenses
After a company or organization has
been selected to participate on the
mission, a payment to the DOC in the
form of a participation fee is required.
The fee covers ITA support to register
U.S. industry participants for the IAEA
General Conference. Expenses for travel,
lodging, meals, and incidentals will be
the responsibility of each mission
participant. Interpreter and driver
services can be arranged for additional
cost. Participants will be able to take
advantage of discounted rates for hotel
rooms.
The fee to participate in the event is
$5,200 for a large company and $4,400
for a small or medium-sized company
(SME)2, a trade association, or a U.S.
university or research institution. The
fee for each additional representative
(large company, trade association,
university/research institution, or SME)
is $2,000.
Timeframe for Recruitment and
Application
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://export.gov/
trademissions), and notices by industry
trade associations and other multiplier
groups. Recruitment for the mission will
begin immediately and conclude no
later than July 17, 2020. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review
applications and inform applicants of
selection decisions on a rolling basis.
Applications received after July 20,
2020, will be considered only if space
and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
Jonathan Chesebro, Industry & Analysis,
Office of Energy and Environmental
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482–1297, Email: jonathan.chesebro@
trade.gov
Devin Horne, Industry & Analysis,
Office of Energy and Environmental
Industries, Washington, DC, Tel: (202)
482–0775, Email: devin.horne@
trade.gov
Cyber-Security Business Development
Mission to Peru, Chile, and Uruguay
With Optional Stop in Argentina
Dates: October 5–9, 2020
Summary
The United States Department of
Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing a
Cybersecurity Business Development
Mission to Peru, Chile, and Uruguay,
October 5–9, 2020, with an optional
stop in Argentina on October 13, 2020.
This mission aims to introduce U.S.
firms and trade associations to some of
South America’s most rapidly growing
information and communication
technology (ICT), security, and critical
infrastructure protection markets. It will
assist U.S. companies in finding
business partners to which they may
export their products and services to the
region. Target participants are U.S.
companies and U.S. trade associations
with members that provide
cybersecurity and critical infrastructure
protection products and services. The
mission will visit Santiago, Chile;
Montevideo, Uruguay; and Lima, Peru,
along with an optional stop in Buenos
Aires, Argentina. Participating firms
will have the opportunity to gain market
insights, make industry contacts,
solidify business strategies, and advance
their own specific projects, all with the
goal of increasing U.S. cyber security
product and service exports to the
region. This mission will include
customized, one-on-one, business
appointments with pre-screened
potential buyers, agents, distributors,
and joint venture partners. It will also
allow for meetings with industry leaders
as well as state and local government
officials, along with other networking
events.
Proposed Timetable
* Note: The final schedule and
potential site visits will depend on the
availability of host government and
business officials, specific goals of
mission participants, and ground
transportation.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020 ..................................................................
Thursday, October 8, 2020 ......................................................................
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Saturday–Monday, October 10–12, 2020 ................................................
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 (Optional) .....................................................
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating
in the trade mission must complete and
submit an application package for
consideration by the Department of
Commerce. All applicants will be
evaluated on their ability to meet certain
conditions and best satisfy the selection
criteria as outlined below. A minimum
of 12 and maximum of 15 firms and/or
trade associations will be selected to
participate in the mission from the
applicant pool.
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After a firm or trade association has
been selected to participate on the
mission, a payment to the Department of
Commerce in the form of a participation
fee is required. The participation fee for
the business development mission will
be $5,700 for small or medium-sized
enterprises (SME); and $7,750 for large
firms or trade associations. The fee for
each additional firm representative
(large firm or SME/trade organization) is
$1,000. The cost for the optional stop in
Argentina is not included and is
charged as a full Gold Key Service fee
at an additional $950 per small, $2,300
per medium-sized, and $3,400 per large
firm and trade association/organization,
plus any direct costs.2 Expenses for
travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals
will be the responsibility of each
mission participant. Interpreter and
driver services can be arranged for
additional cost. Delegation members
will be able to take advantage of U.S.
Embassy rates for hotel rooms.
2 See
https://www.export.gov/article?id=CS-UserFees for the U.S. Commercial Service user fee
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Presentations and/or cabinet/ministry meetings.
Networking Lunch.
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments.
Networking Reception at Ambassador’s residence (TBC).
Travel to Santiago, Chile.
Welcome and Country Briefing (Chile).
Presentations.
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments.
Networking Lunch.
Cabinet/ministry meetings.
Networking Reception at Ambassador’s residence (TBC).
(Morning) Travel to Montevideo, Uruguay.
(Afternoon)Welcome and briefing.
Presentations by Uruguayan government entities.
(Morning) Business matchmaking.
Closing Ambassador’s reception (TBC).
(Afternoon) Trade mission participants depart for optional Argentina
stop or return home.
Travel day or free time for Argentina optional stop participants.
National Holiday (Argentina) on Monday, October 12th.
Welcome and Country Briefing (Argentina).
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments.
Timeframe for Recruitment and
Application
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://export.gov/trade
missions) and other internet websites,
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 July 17, 2020.
The U.S. Department of Commerce will
review applications and inform
applicants of selection decisions on a
rolling basis until the maximum number
of participants is selected. Applications
received after July 17, 2020, will be
considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
Contacts
USA
Gemal Brangman, Senior Advisor, Trade
Missions, Trade Events Management
Task Force, Washington, DC, 202–
482–3773, Gemal.Brangman@
trade.gov
Paul Matino, Senior International Trade
Specialist, Baltimore, MD—USEAC,
410–962–4539, Paul.Matino@
trade.gov
Pompeya Lambrecht, Senior
International Trade Specialist,
Northern Virginia—USEAC, 703–235–
0102, Pompeya.Lambrecht@trade.gov
Peru
Leon Skarshinski, Commercial
Officer, U.S. Embassy—Lima, Peru,
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Chile
Joshua Leibowitz, Commercial
Officer, U.S. Embassy—Santiago,
Chile, Joshua.Leibowitz@trade.gov
Uruguay
Matthew Poole, Senior Commercial
Officer, U.S. Embassy—
Montevideo, Uruguay,
Matthew.Poole@trade.gov
Argentina
Karen Ballard, Commercial Officer,
U.S. Embassy—Santiago, Chile,
Karen.Ballard@trade.gov
Cyber Security Business Development
Mission to India
Dates: April 19–23, 2021
Summary
The United States Department of
Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing an
Executive-led Cyber Security Business
Development Mission to India.
The purpose of the mission is to
introduce U.S. firms and trade
associations to India’s information and
communication technology (ICT)
security and critical infrastructure
protection markets and to assist U.S.
companies to find business partners and
export their products and services to the
region. The mission is intended to
include representatives from U.S.
companies and U.S. trade associations
with members that provide cyber
security, data protection, critical
infrastructure protection, and other
cyber security related equipment and
services. The mission will visit India
where U.S. firms will have access to
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across India. Participating firms will
gain market insights, make industry
contacts, solidify business strategies,
and advance specific projects, with the
goal of increasing U.S. exports of
products and services to India. The
mission will include customized one-
on-one business appointments with prescreened potential buyers, agents,
distributors and joint venture partners;
meetings with state and local
government officials and industry
leaders; and networking events.
Sunday, April 18 ........................................................................................................
Monday, April 19 .......................................................................................................
Tuesday, April 20 ......................................................................................................
Wednesday, April 21 .................................................................................................
Thursday, April 22 .....................................................................................................
Friday, April 23 ..........................................................................................................
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating
in the trade mission must complete and
submit an application package for
consideration by the DOC. All
applicants will be evaluated on their
ability to meet certain conditions and
best satisfy the selection criteria as
outlined below. A minimum of 12 and
maximum of 20 firms and/or trade
associations will be selected to
participate in the mission from the
applicant pool.
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After a firm or trade association has
been selected to participate on the
mission, a payment to the Department of
Commerce in the form of a participation
fee is required. The participation fee for
the Cyber Security Business
Development Mission will be $3,200 for
small or medium-sized enterprises
(SME); and $6,000 for large firms or
trade associations. The fee for each
additional firm representative (large
firm or SME/trade organization) is
$1,000. Expenses for travel, lodging,
meals, and incidentals will be the
responsibility of each mission
participant. Interpreter and driver
services can be arranged for additional
cost. Delegation members may be able to
take advantage of preferential rates for
hotel rooms.
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conducted in an open and public
manner, including publication in the
Federal Register, posting on the
Commerce Department trade mission
calendar (https://export.gov/
trademissions) and other internet
websites, 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
February 1, 2021. The U.S. Department
of Commerce will review applications
and inform applicants of selection
decisions on a rolling basis.
Applications received after February 1,
2021 will be considered only if space
and scheduling constraints permit.
CONTACTS
USA
Pompeya Lambrecht, Senior
International Trade Specialist, U.S.
Commercial Service, International
Trade Administration | U.S.
Department of Commerce, Arlington,
VA, Tel: 703–756–1707,
Pompeya.Lambrecht@trade.gov
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potential site visits will depend on the
availability of host government and
business officials, specific goals of
mission participants, and ground
transportation.
Trade Mission Participants Arrive in New Delhi.
Welcome and Country Briefing.
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments.
Networking Lunch (No-Host).
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments.
Networking Reception at Deputy Chief of Mission residence (TBC).
Breakfast roundtable with Indian industry groups and associations (TBC).
Cyber Security event to share best practices and promote participants.
Networking Lunch (No-Host).
Ministry and other Indian Government Briefings and Meetings.
Transportation from Hotel to Airport Included
Travel to Mumbai.
Welcome Briefing, Mumbai and Maharashtra State.
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments.
Networking Lunch (No-Host).
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments.
Networking Reception at Consul General residence (TBC).
Breakfast roundtable with Indian industry groups and associations (TBC).
Cyber Security event to share best practices and promote participants.
Networking Lunch (No-Host).
Indian Government Briefings and Meetings.
Travel to Airport (NOT INCLUDED).
OPTIONAL STOP—Bangalore or Hyderabad.
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments.
Networking Lunch (No-Host).
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments.
Timeframe for Recruitment and
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U.S. Department of Commerce,
Washington, DC, Tel: 202–482–3773,
Fax: 202–482–9000,
Gemal.Brangman@trade.gov
Paul Matino, International Trade
Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service,
International Trade Administration |
U.S. Department of Commerce, 300
W. Pratt St, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD
21201, Tel. 410–962–4581
Jorge Pardo, International Trade
Specialist, International Trade
Administration, Industry and
Analysis, Office of Digital Services
Industries, U.S. Department of
Commerce, Tel: 202–482–5879,
Jorge.Pardo@trade.gov.
Office of South Asia
Noor Sclafani, India, Pakistan,
Afghanistan Desk, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, Tel: 202–482–1421,
Noor.Sclafani@trade.gov
Carla Mene´ndez McManus, Commercial
Officer, U.S. Consulate General,
Mumbai, U.S. Commercial Service,
International Trade Administration |
U.S. Department of Commerce, Tel: +
91–22–672–4000, Carla.Menendez@
trade.gov
In India, until July 2020:
Erick Kish, Commercial Officer, U.S.
Embassy New Delhi, U.S. Commercial
Service, International Trade
Administration | U.S. Department of
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Erick.Kish@trade.gov.
In India, from August 2020 onwards:
Brenda VanHorn, Principal Commercial
Officer, U.S. Consulate Mumbai, U.S.
Commercial Service, International
Trade Administration | U.S.
Department of Commerce, Tel: + 91–
22–672–4215, Brenda.VanHorn@
trade.gov.
Gemal Brangman,
Senior Advisor for Trade Missions.
[FR Doc. 2020–04210 Filed 2–28–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Antidumping or Countervailing Duty
Order, Finding, or Suspended
Investigation; Opportunity To Request
Administrative Review
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
AGENCY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brenda E. Brown, Office of AD/CVD
Operations, Customs Liaison Unit,
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20230, telephone: (202) 482–4735.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
Each year during the anniversary
month of the publication of an
antidumping or countervailing duty
order, finding, or suspended
investigation, an interested party, as
defined in section 771(9) of the Tariff
Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), may
request, in accordance with 19 CFR
351.213, that the Department of
Commerce (Commerce) conduct an
administrative review of that
antidumping or countervailing duty
order, finding, or suspended
investigation.
All deadlines for the submission of
comments or actions by Commerce
discussed below refer to the number of
calendar days from the applicable
starting date.
Respondent Selection
In the event Commerce limits the
number of respondents for individual
examination for administrative reviews
initiated pursuant to requests made for
the orders identified below, Commerce
intends to select respondents based on
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) data for U.S. imports during the
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period of review. We intend to release
the CBP data under Administrative
Protective Order (APO) to all parties
having an APO within five days of
publication of the initiation notice and
to make our decision regarding
respondent selection within 21 days of
publication of the initiation Federal
Register notice. Therefore, we
encourage all parties interested in
commenting on respondent selection to
submit their APO applications on the
date of publication of the initiation
notice, or as soon thereafter as possible.
Commerce invites comments regarding
the CBP data and respondent selection
within five days of placement of the
CBP data on the record of the review.
In the event Commerce decides it is
necessary to limit individual
examination of respondents and
conduct respondent selection under
section 777A(c)(2) of the Act:
In general, Commerce finds that
determinations concerning whether
particular companies should be
‘‘collapsed’’ (i.e., treated as a single
entity for purposes of calculating
antidumping duty rates) require a
substantial amount of detailed
information and analysis, which often
require follow-up questions and
analysis. Accordingly, Commerce will
not conduct collapsing analyses at the
respondent selection phase of a review
and will not collapse companies at the
respondent selection phase unless there
has been a determination to collapse
certain companies in a previous
segment of this antidumping proceeding
(i.e., investigation, administrative
review, new shipper review or changed
circumstances review). For any
company subject to a review, if
Commerce determined, or continued to
treat, that company as collapsed with
others, Commerce will assume that such
companies continue to operate in the
same manner and will collapse them for
respondent selection purposes.
Otherwise, Commerce will not collapse
companies for purposes of respondent
selection. Parties are requested to (a)
identify which companies subject to
review previously were collapsed, and
(b) provide a citation to the proceeding
in which they were collapsed. Further,
if companies are requested to complete
a Quantity and Value Questionnaire for
purposes of respondent selection, in
general each company must report
volume and value data separately for
itself. Parties should not include data
for any other party, even if they believe
they should be treated as a single entity
with that other party. If a company was
collapsed with another company or
companies in the most recently
completed segment of a proceeding
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where Commerce considered collapsing
that entity, complete quantity and value
data for that collapsed entity must be
submitted.
Deadline for Withdrawal of Request for
Administrative Review
Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), a
party that requests a review may
withdraw that request within 90 days of
the date of publication of the notice of
initiation of the requested review. The
regulation provides that Commerce may
extend this time if it is reasonable to do
so. Determinations by Commerce to
extend the 90-day deadline will be
made on a case-by-case basis.
Deadline for Particular Market
Situation Allegation
Section 504 of the Trade Preferences
Extension Act of 2015 amended the Act
by adding the concept of particular
market situation (PMS) for purposes of
constructed value under section 773(e)
of the Act.1 Section 773(e) of the Act
states that ‘‘if a particular market
situation exists such that the cost of
materials and fabrication or other
processing of any kind does not
accurately reflect the cost of production
in the ordinary course of trade, the
administering authority may use
another calculation methodology under
this subtitle or any other calculation
methodology.’’ When an interested
party submits a PMS allegation pursuant
to section 773(e) of the Act, Commerce
will respond to such a submission
consistent with 19 CFR 351.301(c)(2)(v).
If Commerce finds that a PMS exists
under section 773(e) of the Act, then it
will modify its dumping calculations
appropriately.
Neither section 773(e) of the Act nor
19 CFR 351.301(c)(2)(v) set a deadline
for the submission of PMS allegations
and supporting factual information.
However, in order to administer section
773(e) of the Act, Commerce must
receive PMS allegations and supporting
factual information with enough time to
consider the submission. Thus, should
an interested party wish to submit a
PMS allegation and supporting new
factual information pursuant to section
773(e) of the Act, it must do so no later
than 20 days after submission of initial
Section D responses.
Opportunity to Request a Review: Not
later than the last day of March 2020,2
interested parties may request
administrative review of the following
orders, findings, or suspended
1 See Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015,
Public Law 114–27, 129 Stat. 362 (2015).
2 Or the next business day, if the deadline falls
on a weekend, federal holiday or any other day
when Commerce is closed.
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 41 (Monday, March 2, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12259-12267]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-04210]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Announcement of Upcoming May 2020 Through April 2021
International Trade Administration Trade Missions
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA) is announcing six upcoming trade missions that
will be recruited, organized, and implemented by ITA. These missions
are:
Security Mission for Economic Prosperity in El Salvador,
Honduras, and Guatemala--May 10-15, 2020.
Reconstruction Trade Mission to Southern Africa--June 15-
18, 2020.
Executive-led Trade Mission and Business Development Event
in East Africa--August 31, 2020-September 3, 2020.
The 13th Annual U.S. Industry Program at the International
Atomic Energy Agency General Conference in Vienna, Austria--September
20-23, 2020.
Cybersecurity Business Development Mission to Peru, Chile,
and Uruguay, with an optional stop in Argentina--October 5-9, 2020.
Cyber Security Business Development Mission to India--
April 19-23, 2021.
A summary of each mission is found below. Application information
and more detailed mission information, including the commercial setting
and sector information, can be found at the trade mission website:
https://export.gov/trademissions.
For each 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://export.gov/trademissions) and other internet websites, 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gemal Brangman, Trade Promotion
Programs, Industry and Analysis, International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20230; telephone (202) 482-3773.
The Following Conditions for Participation Will Be Used for Each
Mission
Applicants must submit a completed and signed mission application
and supplemental application materials, including adequate information
on their products and/or services, primary market objectives, and goals
for participation. If the Department of Commerce receives an incomplete
application, the Department may either: Reject the application, request
additional information/clarification, or take the lack of information
into account when evaluating the application. If the requisite minimum
number of participants is not selected for a particular mission by the
recruitment deadline, the mission may be cancelled.
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, are marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have
at least fifty-one percent U.S. content by value. In the case of a
trade association or organization, the applicant must certify that, for
each firm or service provider to be represented by the association/
organization, the products and/or services the represented firm or
service provider 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 51% U.S. content.
A trade association/organization applicant must certify to the
above for all of the companies it seeks to represent on the mission.
In addition, each applicant must:
Certify that the export of products and services that it
wishes to market through the mission would be in compliance with U.S.
export controls and regulations;
Certify that it has identified any matter pending before
any bureau or office in the Department of Commerce;
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Certify that it has identified any pending litigation
(including any administrative proceedings) to which it is a party that
involves the Department of Commerce; and
Sign and submit an agreement that it and its affiliates
(1) have not and will not engage in the bribery of foreign officials in
connection with a company's/participant's involvement in this mission,
and (2) maintain and enforce a policy that prohibits the bribery of
foreign officials.
In the case of a trade association/organization, the applicant must
certify that each firm or service provider to be represented by the
association/organization can make the above certifications.
The Following Selection Criteria Will Be Used for Each Mission
Targeted mission participants are U.S. firms, services providers
and trade associations/organizations providing or promoting U.S.
products and services, that have an interest in entering or expanding
their business in the mission's destination country. The following
criteria will be evaluated in selecting participants:
Suitability of the applicant's (or in the case of a trade
association/organization, represented firm's or service provider's)
products or services to these markets;
The applicant's (or in the case of a trade association/
organization, represented firm's or service provider's) potential for
business in the markets, including likelihood of exports resulting from
the mission; and
Consistency of the applicant's (or in the case of a trade
association/organization, represented firm's or service provider's)
goals and objectives with the stated scope of the mission.
Balance of company participants' size and location may also be
considered during the review process.
Referrals from a political party or partisan political group or any
information, including on the application, containing references to
political contributions or other partisan political activities will be
excluded from the application and will not be considered during the
selection process. The sender will be notified of these exclusions.
Trade Mission Participation Fees
If and when an applicant is selected to participate on a particular
mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the amount of the
designated participation fee below is required. Upon notification of
acceptance to participate, those selected have 5 business days to
submit payment or the acceptance may be revoked.
Participants selected for a trade mission will be expected to pay
for the cost of personal expenses, including, but not limited to,
international travel, lodging, meals, transportation, communication,
and incidentals, unless otherwise noted. Participants will, however, be
able to take advantage of U.S. Government rates for hotel rooms. In the
event that a mission is cancelled, no personal expenses paid in
anticipation of a mission will be reimbursed. However, participation
fees for a cancelled mission will be reimbursed to the extent they have
not already been expended in anticipation of the mission.
If a visa is required to travel on a particular mission, applying
for and obtaining such a visa will be the responsibility of the mission
participant. Government fees and processing expenses to obtain such a
visa are not included in the participation fee. However, the Department
of Commerce will provide instructions to each participant on the
procedures required to obtain business visas.
Trade Mission members participate in trade missions and undertake
mission-related travel at their own risk. The nature of the security
situation or health risk in a given foreign market at a given time
cannot be guaranteed. The U.S. Government does not make any
representations or guarantees as to the safety or security of
participants. The U.S. Department of State issues U.S. Government
international travel alerts and warnings for U.S. citizens available at
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html. Any
question regarding insurance coverage must be resolved by the
participant and its insurer of choice.
Definition of Small and Medium Sized Enterprise
For purposes of assessing participation fees, an applicant is a
small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) if it qualifies under the Small
Business Administration's (SBA) size standards (https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards), which vary by North American
Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code. The SBA Size Standards
Tool [https://www.sba.gov/size-standards/] can help you determine the
qualifications that apply to your company.
Mission List: (additional information about each mission can be
found at https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions).
Security Mission for Economic Prosperity in El Salvador, Guatemala, and
Honduras
Dates: May 10-15, 2020
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing a Security Mission for Economic
Prosperity in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, May 10-15, 2020. The
Trade Mission will kick off with a regional conference, Risk Management
for Economic Prosperity, on May 11, 2020, which the mission
participants will attend. The conference is led by the regional
American Chambers of Commerce and will have participation by officials
from the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. By
joining in the mission and conference, participants will learn about
regional priorities, policy and regulatory changes, and projects
throughout the region. The purpose of the mission is to leverage the
regional political and economic climate and include both Deal Team 2.0
and the America Crece Initiative. Both events will initiate new
opportunities to advance the interests of U.S. business in these
markets with the development and announcement by the new governments of
priority projects in safety & security, information and communication
technology (ICT), infrastructure, smart cities, ports, and energy.
Proposed Timetable
* Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on
the availability of host government and business officials, specific
goals of mission participants, and ground transportation.
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Sunday, May 10, 2020................... Trade Mission
Participants Arrive. Ice
breaker reception for
companies and core team
members including participants
and collaborators.
Monday, May 11, 2020................... Regional SCO will kick
off Risk Management for
Economic Prosperity conference
to which the mission
participants will attend and
learn about regional
priorities, policy and
regulatory changes, and
projects throughout the
region.
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Reception in the
evening at the Chief of
Mission's residence for
companies, government
officials, and local private
sector guests.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020.................. Matchmaking offered to
mission participants in El
Salvador.
Wednesday/Thursday, May 13-14, 2020.... Arrival in Guatemala
or Honduras for matchmaking
and other networking.
Friday, May 15th....................... End of Mission.
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Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the trade mission must
complete and submit an application package for consideration by the
DOC. All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain
conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. A
minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 companies and/or trade associations
will be selected to participate in the mission from the applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate
on the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of
a participation fee is required. The participation fee for the Security
Mission for Economic Prosperity in El Salvador then Guatemala and/or
Honduras will be $3,500 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SME) 1
and $4,900 for large firms or trade associations. The fee for each
additional firm representative (large firm or SME/trade organization)
is $500. Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals will be
the responsibility of each mission participant. Interpreter and driver
services can be arranged for an additional cost. Delegation members
will be able to take advantage of U.S. Embassy rates for hotel rooms.
Timeframe for Recruitment and Application
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://export.gov/trademissions) and
other internet websites, 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 March 2, 2020. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review applications and inform applicants
of selection decisions on a rolling basis. Applications received after
March 20, 2020, will be considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
Contacts
April Redmon, Senior International Trade Specialist, Global Safety &
Security Team, U.S. Commercial Service-Virginia/Washington, DC, 703-
235-0103, [email protected]
Judy Lao, Senior International Trade Specialist, Global Markets, WH
Trade Policy, 202-482-2536, [email protected]
Rachel Kreissl, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service--El
Salvador, U.S. Embassy San Salvador, 503=2501-3211,
[email protected]
Antonio Prieto, Senior Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service--
Guatemala, U.S. Embassy Guatemala City, (502) 2326-4310/2326-4000,
[email protected]
Rommel Alcantara, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service--
Honduras, U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, (504) 2236-9320, ext 4092,
[email protected]
Maria Rivera, Senior Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service--El
Salvador, U.S. Embassy San Salvador, 503-2501-3060,
[email protected]
Reconstruction Trade Mission to Southern Africa
Dates: June 15-18, 2020
Summary
The proposed Reconstruction Trade Mission to Southern Africa will
visit Maputo, Mozambique, and have optional visits to Harare, Zimbabwe
and/or Lilongwe, Malawi. The purpose of the mission is to highlight the
reconstruction needs of these countries to U.S. suppliers and service
providers following the devastating Cyclone Idai. Cyclone Idai is
regarded as one of the worst-ever natural disasters in the southern
hemisphere which had a direct impact in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and
Malawi. In the early hours of March 15, 2019 wind speeds of more than
100 miles/hour and a storm surge surpassing 14 feet devastated the
coastline. The eye of the storm hit at and near the city of Beira,
Mozambique and spread to neighboring Malawi and Zimbabwe with large-
scale flooding and mudslides.
The trade mission participants would meet with the Ministries of
Energy and Natural Resources, USAID partners, World Bank and African
Development Bank representatives, and other relevant government and
private entities in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi to discuss
opportunities surrounding the reconstruction efforts. During the
mission, U.S. companies will be introduced to potential local business
partners and will be able to identify projects in which there is a
significant demand for their products and services. The Mission will
include representatives from U.S. producers and service providers that
offer critical infrastructure, energy infrastructure, construction-
related products, health and IT systems infrastructure and services.
Participating firms and associations will gain market insights, make
industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and be better
positioned to advance specific projects, with the goal of increasing
U.S. exports of products and services to Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and
Malawi. The mission will include customized one-on-one business
appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors,
and joint venture partners; meetings with state and local government
officials and industry leaders; and networking events. The trade
mission will also have the added benefit of helping contribute to the
humanitarian effort, further burnishing the image of U.S. companies and
strengthening U.S. relations with these countries.
Proposed Timetable
* Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on
the availability of host government and business officials, specific
goals of mission participants, and ground transportation.
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Monday, June 15, 2019, Optional Stop-- Economic Briefing.
Harare, Zimbabwe/Lilongwe, Malawi. Government and development bank
meetings.
Ambassador Reception.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2019, Optional Stop-- Meetings with local private
Harare/Lilongwe, Maputo, Mozambique. sector.
Travel to Maputo.
Networking Reception.
Wednesday, June 17, 2019, Maputo, Economic Briefing.
Mozambique. Meetings with Government.
Ambassador Reception.
Thursday, June 18, 2019, Maputo, Government meetings.
Mozambique. Meetings with development
banks.
Meetings with private sector.
Depart.
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Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the Reconstruction Trade
Mission to Southern Africa must complete and submit an application
package for consideration by DOC. All applicants will be evaluated on
their ability to meet certain conditions and best satisfy the selection
criteria as outlined below. U.S. companies or trade associations
already doing business with countries as well as U.S. companies seeking
to enter to the countries' markets for the first time may apply. A
minimum of 15 companies and/or trade associations will be selected for
participation in this mission from the applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
After a company or trade association has been selected to
participate on the mission, a payment to the DOC in the form of a
participation fee is required. All companies will visit Maputo,
Mozambique as part of the mission. The participation fee for the main
stop to Maputo, Mozambique is $3,100 for a large firm or trade
association and $1,400 for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME),
which covers one representative. For additional representatives the
company participation fee is $200. The company should then select which
optional stop, if any, it would like to join, Lilongwe, Malawi and/or
Harare, Zimbabwe. For the optional stop to Lilongwe, Malawi the
participation fee is $3,100 for a large firm or trade association and
$1,500 for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), which covers one
representative with the fee for an additional representative at $100.
To participate in the optional stop in Harare, Zimbabwe, the
participation fee for the optional stop to Harare is $1,750 for a large
firm or trade association and $800 for a small or medium-sized
enterprise (SME), which covers one representative. The minimum number
of firms required for the Zimbabwe stop is three, and a company must
pay $200 for an additional representative. Expenses for travel,
lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each
mission participant. Interpreter and driver services can be arranged
for additional cost. Delegation members will be able to take advantage
of U.S. Embassy rates for hotel rooms.
Timeframe for Recruitment and Application
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 (www.export.gov/trademissions) and other internet websites, press releases to general
and trade media, 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 March 13, 2020. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review
applications and make selection decisions on a rolling basis until the
minimum of fifteen participants is reached. We will inform all
applicants of selection decisions as soon as possible after the
applications are reviewed. Applications received after March 13th will
be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
How To Apply
Applications can be downloaded from the trade mission website or
can be obtained by contacting Tamarind Murrietta or Ashley Bubna at the
U.S. Department of Commerce (see contact details below). Completed
applications should be submitted to Tamarind Murrietta or Ashley Bubna.
Contacts
U.S. Commercial Service Mozambique, Tamarind Murrietta, U.S. Commercial
Counselor, [email protected], +258-2135-5475
U.S. Commercial Service Office of Africa, Ashley Bubna, Desk Officer,
[email protected], +1-202-482-5205
Executive-Led Mission and Business Development Event in East Africa
Date: August 31-September 3, 2020
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce (USDOC), International
Trade Administration (ITA), is organizing a two-part program consisting
of an Executive-led Trade Mission (TM) and a Commercial Service (CS)-
supported Business Development Event in Nairobi, Kenya.
The TM will be Executive-led with an emphasis on Business-to-
Government (B2G) meetings for U.S. companies interested in competing
for government projects that are a part of the Government of Kenya's
(GOK) Big Four agenda. Following the TM meetings, a larger group of
U.S. companies will join the delegation to take part in a CS-supported
event, the American Chamber of Commerce Summit 2020 (Summit). The
Summit will have a regional focus and provide U.S. companies with
opportunities to gain exposure to companies and officials from markets
across East Africa (i.e., Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and
Uganda).
In addition to the two-part program in Kenya, interested companies
are able to select optional spin-offs for tailored business meetings in
Uganda and/or Tanzania before and after the Kenyan program,
respectively.
Schedule
Proposed Timetable *
* Note: The final schedule of meetings, events, and site visits
will depend on the availability of host government and business
officials, specific goals of mission participants, and flight
availability and ground transportation options.
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Thursday, August 27.................... (OPTIONAL) B2B/B2G
Meetings in Kampala, Uganda.
Friday-Sunday, August 28-30............ Weekend Travel.
Trade Mission
Participants Arrive in Kenya.
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Country Briefing.
Monday, August 31...................... Trade Mission B2G/B2B
Meetings.
Official Luncheon.
Trade Mission B2G/B2B
Meetings.
Tuesday, September 1................... Trade Mission B2G/B2B
Meetings.
Official Reception at
Ambassador's Residence.
Wednesday-Thursday, September 2-3...... AmCham Summit 2020.
Panel Sessions.
Industry breakouts.
B2B Summit Meetings.
Summit Reception.
Friday-Sunday, September 4-6........... (OPTIONAL) Weekend
Travel.
Trade Mission
Participants Arrive.
Country Briefing.
Monday, September 7.................... (OPTIONAL) B2B/B2G
Meetings in Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania.
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Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the executive-led trade
mission must complete and submit an application package for
consideration by the DOC. All applicants will be evaluated on their
ability to meet certain conditions and best satisfy the selection
criteria as outlined below. A minimum of six and maximum of ten firms
and/or trade associations will be selected to participate in the
mission from the applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate
on the mission, a payment to the USDOC in the form of a participation
fee is required. The participation fee for the Executive-Led Mission
will be $2,300 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SME) 1; and
$3,400 for large firms or trade associations. The fee for each
additional firm representative (large firm or SME/trade organization)
is $500.
Fees for optional spinoffs to Uganda and/or Tanzania will follow
the Gold Key Service fee structure at an additional $950 per small,
$2,300 per medium-sized, and $3,400 per large firm and trade
association/organization, plus any direct costs.\1\
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U.S. Commercial Service user fee schedule for Gold Key Service.
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Timeline for Recruitment
Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner,
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the USDOC
trade mission calendar (https://export.gov/trademissions) and other
internet websites, 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 July 31, 2020. The USDOC will review
applications and inform applicants of selection decisions on a
comparative basis. Applications received after July 31, 2020 will be
considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service--Nairobi Team:
Leone Mutoka, Commercial Assistant, +254-20-363-6438,
[email protected]
Judy Magondu, Commercial Assistant, +254 (20) 363-6400,
[email protected]
Daniel Gaines, Commercial Officer, +254-20-363-6000 ext. 6424,
[email protected]
Diane Jones, Senior Commercial Officer, +254-20-363-6000 ext. 6424,
[email protected]
U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service--Dar es Salaam Team:
Patricia Wagner, Senior Commercial Officer, +255-22-229-4243,
[email protected]
Mary Msemwa, Commercial Specialist, + 255-22-229-4340,
[email protected]
State Department Partner Post--Kampala Team:
Kimberly Harrington, Counselor for Political and Economic Affairs,
[email protected], +256 (0) 414-306214
Mark R. Krumm, Econ Officer, [email protected], +256 (0) 414-306-239
13th Annual U.S. Industry Program at the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA) General Conference in Vienna, Austria
Date: September 20-23, 2020
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce's (DOC) International
Trade Administration (ITA), with participation from the U.S.
Departments of Energy and State, is organizing the 13th Annual U.S.
Industry Program at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
General Conference, to be held September 20-23, 2020, in Vienna,
Austria. The IAEA General Conference is the premier global meeting of
civil nuclear policymakers and typically attracts senior officials and
industry representatives from all 170 Member States. The U.S. Industry
Program is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce's (DOC) Civil
Nuclear Trade Initiative, a U.S. Government effort to help U.S. civil
nuclear companies identify and capitalize on commercial civil nuclear
opportunities around the world. The purpose of the program is to help
the U.S. nuclear industry promote its services and technologies to an
international audience, including senior energy policymakers from
current and emerging markets as well as IAEA staff.
Representatives of U.S. companies from across the U.S. civil
nuclear supply chain are eligible to participate. In addition,
organizations providing related services to the industry, such as
universities, research institutions, and U.S. civil nuclear trade
associations, are eligible for participation. The mission will help
U.S. participants gain market insights, make industry contacts,
solidify business strategies, and identify or advance specific projects
with the goal of increasing U.S. civil nuclear exports to a wide
variety of countries interested in nuclear energy.
The schedule includes: Meetings with foreign delegations and
discussions with senior U.S. Government officials on important civil
nuclear topics including regulations, technology and standards,
liability, public acceptance, export controls, financing,
infrastructure development, and R&D cooperation. Past U.S. Industry
Programs have included participation by the U.S. Secretary of Energy,
the Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and
senior U.S. Government officials from the Departments of Commerce,
Energy, State, the Export-
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Import Bank of the United States, and the National Security Council.
There are significant opportunities for U.S. businesses in the
global civil nuclear energy market. With 55 reactors currently under
construction in 15 countries and 160 nuclear plant projects planned in
27 countries over the next 8-10 years, this translates to a market
demand for equipment and services totaling $500-740 billion over the
next ten years.
Proposed Timetable
**** Note that specific events and meeting times have yet to be
confirmed ****
Sunday, September 20
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.--1-1 Showtime Meetings with visiting ITA Staff
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.--U.S. Industry Welcome Reception
Monday, September 21
7:00 a.m.--Industry Program Breakfast Begins
8:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.--U.S. Policymakers Roundtable
9:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m.--Break
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.--USG Dialogue with Industry
11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.--IAEA Side Events
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.--Break
12:30-6:00 p.m.--Country Briefings for Industry Delegation (presented
by foreign delegates)
7:30-9:30 p.m.--U.S. Mission to the IAEA Reception
Tuesday, September 22
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.--Country Briefings for Industry (presented by
foreign delegates)
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.--IAEA Side Event Meetings
Wednesday, September 23
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.--Country Briefings for Industry (presented by
foreign delegates)
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.--IAEA Side Event Meetings
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the trade mission must
complete and submit an application package for consideration by the
DOC. All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain
conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. A
minimum of 15 and maximum of 50 companies and/or trade associations
and/or U.S. academic and research institutions will be selected to
participate in the mission from the applicant pool. The first ten
applicants will be permitted to send two representatives per
organization (if desired). After the first ten applicants, additional
representatives will be permitted only if space is available.
Participating companies may send more than two participants if space
permits. The Department of Commerce will evaluate applications and
inform applicants of selection decisions beginning three weeks after
publication in the Federal Register and on a rolling basis thereafter
until the maximum number of participants has been selected.
Fees and Expenses
After a company or organization has been selected to participate on
the mission, a payment to the DOC in the form of a participation fee is
required. The fee covers ITA support to register U.S. industry
participants for the IAEA General Conference. Expenses for travel,
lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each
mission participant. Interpreter and driver services can be arranged
for additional cost. Participants will be able to take advantage of
discounted rates for hotel rooms.
The fee to participate in the event is $5,200 for a large company
and $4,400 for a small or medium-sized company (SME)2, a trade
association, or a U.S. university or research institution. The fee for
each additional representative (large company, trade association,
university/research institution, or SME) is $2,000.
Timeframe for Recruitment and Application
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://export.gov/trademissions),
and notices by industry trade associations and other multiplier groups.
Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no
later than July 17, 2020. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review
applications and inform applicants of selection decisions on a rolling
basis. Applications received after July 20, 2020, will be considered
only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
Jonathan Chesebro, Industry & Analysis, Office of Energy and
Environmental Industries, Washington, DC, Tel: (202) 482-1297, Email:
[email protected]
Devin Horne, Industry & Analysis, Office of Energy and Environmental
Industries, Washington, DC, Tel: (202) 482-0775, Email:
[email protected]
Cyber-Security Business Development Mission to Peru, Chile, and Uruguay
With Optional Stop in Argentina
Dates: October 5-9, 2020
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing a Cybersecurity Business
Development Mission to Peru, Chile, and Uruguay, October 5-9, 2020,
with an optional stop in Argentina on October 13, 2020.
This mission aims to introduce U.S. firms and trade associations to
some of South America's most rapidly growing information and
communication technology (ICT), security, and critical infrastructure
protection markets. It will assist U.S. companies in finding business
partners to which they may export their products and services to the
region. Target participants are U.S. companies and U.S. trade
associations with members that provide cybersecurity and critical
infrastructure protection products and services. The mission will visit
Santiago, Chile; Montevideo, Uruguay; and Lima, Peru, along with an
optional stop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Participating firms will have
the opportunity to gain market insights, make industry contacts,
solidify business strategies, and advance their own specific projects,
all with the goal of increasing U.S. cyber security product and service
exports to the region. This mission will include customized, one-on-
one, business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents,
distributors, and joint venture partners. It will also allow for
meetings with industry leaders as well as state and local government
officials, along with other networking events.
Proposed Timetable
* Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on
the availability of host government and business officials, specific
goals of mission participants, and ground transportation.
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Sunday, October 4, 2020................ Trade Mission
Participants Arrive in Lima,
Peru.
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Monday, October 5, 2020................ Welcome and Country
Briefing (Peru).
Presentations and/or
cabinet/ministry meetings.
Networking Lunch.
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Networking Reception
at Ambassador's residence
(TBC).
Tuesday, October 6, 2020............... Travel to Santiago,
Chile.
Welcome and Country
Briefing (Chile).
Presentations.
Wednesday, October 7, 2020............. One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Networking Lunch.
Cabinet/ministry
meetings.
Networking Reception
at Ambassador's residence
(TBC).
Thursday, October 8, 2020.............. (Morning) Travel to
Montevideo, Uruguay.
(Afternoon)Welcome and
briefing.
Presentations by
Uruguayan government entities.
Friday, October 9, 2020................ (Morning) Business
matchmaking.
Closing Ambassador's
reception (TBC).
(Afternoon) Trade
mission participants depart
for optional Argentina stop or
return home.
Saturday-Monday, October 10-12, 2020... Travel day or free
time for Argentina optional
stop participants.
National Holiday
(Argentina) on Monday, October
12th.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 (Optional)... Welcome and Country
Briefing (Argentina).
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
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Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the trade mission must
complete and submit an application package for consideration by the
Department of Commerce. All applicants will be evaluated on their
ability to meet certain conditions and best satisfy the selection
criteria as outlined below. A minimum of 12 and maximum of 15 firms
and/or trade associations will be selected to participate in the
mission from the applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate
on the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of
a participation fee is required. The participation fee for the business
development mission will be $5,700 for small or medium-sized
enterprises (SME); and $7,750 for large firms or trade associations.
The fee for each additional firm representative (large firm or SME/
trade organization) is $1,000. The cost for the optional stop in
Argentina is not included and is charged as a full Gold Key Service fee
at an additional $950 per small, $2,300 per medium-sized, and $3,400
per large firm and trade association/organization, plus any direct
costs.\2\ Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals will be
the responsibility of each mission participant. Interpreter and driver
services can be arranged for additional cost. Delegation members will
be able to take advantage of U.S. Embassy rates for hotel rooms.
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U.S. Commercial Service user fee schedule for Gold Key Service.
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Timeframe for Recruitment and Application
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://export.gov/trademissions) and
other internet websites, 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 July 17, 2020. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review applications and inform applicants
of selection decisions on a rolling basis until the maximum number of
participants is selected. Applications received after July 17, 2020,
will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
USA
Gemal Brangman, Senior Advisor, Trade Missions, Trade Events Management
Task Force, Washington, DC, 202-482-3773, [email protected]
Paul Matino, Senior International Trade Specialist, Baltimore, MD--
USEAC, 410-962-4539, [email protected]
Pompeya Lambrecht, Senior International Trade Specialist, Northern
Virginia--USEAC, 703-235-0102, [email protected]
Peru
Leon Skarshinski, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy--Lima, Peru,
[email protected]
Chile
Joshua Leibowitz, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy--Santiago,
Chile, [email protected]
Uruguay
Matthew Poole, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy--Montevideo,
Uruguay, [email protected]
Argentina
Karen Ballard, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy--Santiago, Chile,
[email protected]
Cyber Security Business Development Mission to India
Dates: April 19-23, 2021
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing an Executive-led Cyber Security
Business Development Mission to India.
The purpose of the mission is to introduce U.S. firms and trade
associations to India's information and communication technology (ICT)
security and critical infrastructure protection markets and to assist
U.S. companies to find business partners and export their products and
services to the region. The mission is intended to include
representatives from U.S. companies and U.S. trade associations with
members that provide cyber security, data protection, critical
infrastructure protection, and other cyber security related equipment
and services. The mission will visit India where U.S. firms will have
access to business development opportunities
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across India. Participating firms will gain market insights, make
industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance specific
projects, with the goal of increasing U.S. exports of products and
services to India. The mission will include customized one-on-one
business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents,
distributors and joint venture partners; meetings with state and local
government officials and industry leaders; and networking events.
Proposed Timetable
* Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on
the availability of host government and business officials, specific
goals of mission participants, and ground transportation.
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Sunday, April 18....................... Trade Mission
Participants Arrive in New
Delhi.
Monday, April 19....................... Welcome and Country
Briefing.
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Networking Lunch (No-
Host).
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Networking Reception
at Deputy Chief of Mission
residence (TBC).
Tuesday, April 20...................... Breakfast roundtable
with Indian industry groups
and associations (TBC).
Cyber Security event
to share best practices and
promote participants.
Networking Lunch (No-
Host).
Ministry and other
Indian Government Briefings
and Meetings.
Transportation from
Hotel to Airport Included
Travel to Mumbai.
Wednesday, April 21.................... Welcome Briefing,
Mumbai and Maharashtra State.
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Networking Lunch (No-
Host).
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Networking Reception
at Consul General residence
(TBC).
Thursday, April 22..................... Breakfast roundtable
with Indian industry groups
and associations (TBC).
Cyber Security event
to share best practices and
promote participants.
Networking Lunch (No-
Host).
Indian Government
Briefings and Meetings.
Travel to Airport (NOT
INCLUDED).
Friday, April 23....................... OPTIONAL STOP--
Bangalore or Hyderabad.
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Networking Lunch (No-
Host).
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
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Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the trade mission must
complete and submit an application package for consideration by the
DOC. All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain
conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. A
minimum of 12 and maximum of 20 firms and/or trade associations will be
selected to participate in the mission from the applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate
on the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of
a participation fee is required. The participation fee for the Cyber
Security Business Development Mission will be $3,200 for small or
medium-sized enterprises (SME); and $6,000 for large firms or trade
associations. The fee for each additional firm representative (large
firm or SME/trade organization) is $1,000. Expenses for travel,
lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each
mission participant. Interpreter and driver services can be arranged
for additional cost. Delegation members may be able to take advantage
of preferential rates for hotel rooms.
Timeframe for Recruitment and Application
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://export.gov/trademissions) and
other internet websites, 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 February 1, 2021. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review applications and inform applicants
of selection decisions on a rolling basis. Applications received after
February 1, 2021 will be considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
CONTACTS
USA
Pompeya Lambrecht, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S.
Commercial Service, International Trade Administration [bond] U.S.
Department of Commerce, Arlington, VA, Tel: 703-756-1707,
[email protected]
Gemal Brangman, Project Officer, International Trade Administration
[bond] U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC, Tel: 202-482-3773,
Fax: 202-482-9000, [email protected]
Paul Matino, International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service,
International Trade Administration [bond] U.S. Department of Commerce,
300 W. Pratt St, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21201, Tel. 410-962-4581
Jorge Pardo, International Trade Specialist, International Trade
Administration, Industry and Analysis, Office of Digital Services
Industries, U.S. Department of Commerce, Tel: 202-482-5879,
[email protected].
Office of South Asia
Noor Sclafani, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan Desk, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Tel: 202-482-1421,
[email protected]
Carla Men[eacute]ndez McManus, Commercial Officer, U.S. Consulate
General, Mumbai, U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade
Administration [bond] U.S. Department of Commerce, Tel: + 91-22-672-
4000, [email protected]
In India, until July 2020:
Erick Kish, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy New Delhi, U.S. Commercial
Service, International Trade Administration [bond] U.S. Department of
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Commerce, Tel: +91-11-2347-2347, [email protected].
In India, from August 2020 onwards:
Brenda VanHorn, Principal Commercial Officer, U.S. Consulate Mumbai,
U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade Administration [bond] U.S.
Department of Commerce, Tel: + 91-22-672-4215,
[email protected].
Gemal Brangman,
Senior Advisor for Trade Missions.
[FR Doc. 2020-04210 Filed 2-28-20; 8:45 am]
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