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Download as PDF 57926 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 163 / Thursday, August 24, 2023 / Notices and 1009(a)(3). The remaining portions of the meeting will be open to the public. For more information, contact Ms. Springer. Yvette Springer, Committee Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–18212 Filed 8–23–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–JT–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Materials and Equipment Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting The Materials and Equipment Technical Advisory Committee will meet on September 7, 2023, 10:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, in the Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 3884, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC (enter through Main Entrance on 14th Street between Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues). The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration with respect to technical questions that affect the level of export controls applicable to transportation and related equipment or technology. The purpose of the meeting is to have Committee members and U.S. Government representatives mutually review updated technical data and policydriving information that has been gathered. Agenda lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Open Session 1. Opening Remarks and Introduction by BIS Senior Management. 2. Report from working groups. 3. Report by regime representatives. Closed Session 4. Discussion of matters determined to be exempt from the open meeting and public participation requirements found in sections 1009(a)(1) and 1009(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. 1001–1014). The exemption is authorized by section 1009(d) of the FACA, which permits the closure of advisory committee meetings, or portions thereof, if the head of the agency to which the advisory committee reports determines such meetings may be closed to the public in accordance with subsection (c) of the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b(c)). In this case, the applicable provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) are subsection 552b(c)(4), which permits closure to protect trade secrets and commercial or financial information that is privileged VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Aug 23, 2023 Jkt 259001 or confidential, and subsection 552b(c)(9)(B), which permits closure to protect information that would be likely to significantly frustrate implementation of a proposed agency action were it to be disclosed prematurely. The closed session of the meeting will involve committee discussions and guidance regarding U.S. Government strategies and policies. The open session will be accessible via teleconference. To join the conference, submit inquiries to Yvette Springer at Yvette.Springer@bis.doc.gov, no later than August 30, 2023. A limited number of seats will be available for the public session. Reservations are not accepted. To the extent time permits, members of the public may present oral statements to the Committee. The public may submit written statements at any time before or after the meeting. However, to facilitate distribution of public presentation materials to Committee members, the Committee suggests that presenters forward the public presentation materials prior to the meeting to Ms. Springer. The Assistant Secretary for Administration, with the concurrence of the delegate of the General Counsel, formally determined on April 12, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. chapter 10 of the FACA, (5 U.S.C. 1009(d)), that the portion of the meeting dealing with predecisional changes to the Commerce Control List and the U.S. export control policies shall be exempt from the provisions relating to public meetings found in 5 U.S.C. 1009(a)(1) and 1009(a)(3). The remaining portions of the meeting will be open to the public. For more information, contact Ms. Springer. Yvette Springer, Committee Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–18215 Filed 8–23–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–JT–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Announcement of Approved International Trade Administration Trade Mission International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), is announcing one upcoming trade mission that will be recruited, organized, and implemented by ITA. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Odum, Events Management Task Force, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–6397 or email Jeffrey.Odum@ trade.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This mission is: Clean EDGE (Enhancing Development and Growth through Clean Energy) and Environmental Technologies Business Development Mission to India—March 4–11, 2024. A summary of the 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:// www.trade.gov/trade-missions. 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://www.trade.gov/trademissions-schedule) 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. The Following Conditions for Participation Will Be Used for the 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 that is adequate to allow the Department of Commerce to evaluate their application. If the Department of Commerce receives an incomplete application, the Department of Commerce 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 E:\FR\FM\24AUN1.SGM 24AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 163 / Thursday, August 24, 2023 / Notices 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 and agree to the above for every company it seeks to represent on the mission. In addition, each applicant must: • Certify that the 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; • 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. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 The Following Selection Criteria Will Be Used for the 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 size and location VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Aug 23, 2023 Jkt 259001 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. The Department of Commerce will evaluate applications and inform applicants of selection decisions on a rolling basis until the maximum number of participants has been selected. 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 as a ‘‘small business’’ 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 trade missions can be found at https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions). Clean EDGE (Enhancing Development and Growth Through Clean Energy) and Environmental Technologies Business Development Mission to India—March 4–11, 2024 Summary The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), is organizing an executive-led Clean EDGE and Environmental Technologies Business Development Mission to India on March 4–11, 2024, with stops in Delhi and Mumbai. In addition to these stops, mission participants can select an optional additional stop in Hyderabad or Chennai. The additional optional stops will not be executive led. The trade mission will support the U.S. vision to grow sustainable and secure clean energy markets in India by promoting U.S. exports and removing trade barriers. This trade mission will accelerate the adoption and deployment of energy and environmental solutions, helping India to meet its climate commitments. The trade mission builds on U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo’s March 2023 trip to India to co-lead the U.S.-India Commercial PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57927 Dialogue. This mission also supports ITA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the U.S.-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, develop inclusive and fair trade and investment policies, and leverage the interests of the private sector in pursuing new market opportunities that advance prosperity in both countries. The mission builds on several existing energy and environmental technology programs and events, including those organized under the Department of Commerce-led Clean EDGE U.S.-India Energy Industry Network. Mission participants will have the opportunity to participate in meetings with key Indian decision makers to discuss how to foster policies, regulations, and financial investments that support the development of sustainable, secure, and clean energy markets, supporting the protection of human health and the environment. Mission participants will network with Indian national and state government officials, be introduced to prospective business partners, and facilitate discussions on best practices in their areas of technical expertise. Participants will gain market insights, make industry contacts, solidify business strategies, discuss enabling policies, and advance specific projects with the primary goal of increasing U.S. exports of clean energy and environmental technologies, products, and services to India. The mission will include customized oneon-one business matchmaking appointments and networking events. Participation in the trade mission will be open to energy sector and environmental technology businesses meeting the prerequisites for participation outlined in the Conditions of Participation below. Following the mission, participants may want to take advantage of the India Smart Utility Week trade show held in Delhi on March 12–16, 2024. India Smart Utility Week is a major international event on smart grids, electric mobility, and smart cities. The trade show includes international participation from policy makers, regulators, and the private sector. Representatives from more than 50 countries have participated in previous years. The India Smart Utility Week trade show is not a part of the mission nor a Department of Commerce event. Best Prospects The below list, while not exhaustive, identifies key products, services, and technologies that would be an appropriate fit for the trade mission. ITA is committed to assembling a trade mission delegation that is representative E:\FR\FM\24AUN1.SGM 24AUN1 57928 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 163 / Thursday, August 24, 2023 / Notices of a broad range of energy and environmental technology sectors, with an emphasis on sectors that advance clean and sustainable energy and environment goals. • Renewable power generation (solar, offshore wind, green hydrogen, etc.) • Carbon abatement technologies for thermal power generation, including Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technologies • Energy efficiency technologies specific to the energy and environmental technologies sectors • Distributed energy resources • Microgrids • Transmission and Distribution (T&D) equipment • Smart grid information communications technologies and services Monday, March 4, 2024 ...................................... Tuesday, March 5, 2024 ..................................... Wednesday, March 6, 2024 ................................ Thursday, March 7, 2024 .................................... Friday, March 8, 2024 ......................................... Saturday, March 9, 2024 .................................... Sunday, March 10, 2024 ..................................... Monday, March 11, 2024 .................................... Participation Requirements Applicants must sign and submit a completed trade mission application form and satisfy all the conditions of participation to be eligible for consideration. ITA plans to select a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 20 firms to participate in the official trade mission program. Business-to-business meetings will be offered and will include a total of 5–7 meetings in Delhi and Mumbai. A maximum number of companies has been set for each of the spinoff programs: Hyderabad-three company maximum; Chennai-ten company maximum. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Fees and Expenses After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate in 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 $4,093 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SME) and $6,276 for large firms. The fee for the additional program in Hyderabad is $950 for SMEs and $3,400 for large firms; the fee for the optional program in Chennai is $1,315 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Aug 23, 2023 Jkt 259001 • Distribution automation/substation automation • Energy storage technologies • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems • Energy cybersecurity software and services • Engineering, procurement, and construction for energy and environment-related infrastructure projects • Energy management systems • Air pollution monitoring and control technologies • Water and wastewater management systems • Waste-to-energy equipment Other Products and Services Applications from companies exporting products or services within the scope of this mission, but not • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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. All Trade Mission Participants Arrive in DELHI. Official Trade Mission Program Commences. DELHI (Full Day Sessions). Networking Reception. DELHI (Full Day Sessions). Travel to MUMBAI (Evening). MUMBAI (Full Day Sessions). Networking Reception. MUMBAI (Full Day Sessions). Official Trade Mission Concludes. Companies participating in Spinoffs travel to next stop. Opportunities for Tourism. Companies participating in Spinoffs travel to next stop. SPINOFFS: HYDERABAD or CHENNAI (Full Day Sessions). for SMEs and $1,818 for large firms or trade associations. The fee for each additional firm representative (large firm or SME) is $1000. Meetings will be conducted in English and ground transportation to meetings will be provided for delegation participants. Personal interpreters and driver services can be arranged for additional cost. 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 PO 00000 specifically identified, will be considered and evaluated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Companies whose products or services do not fit the scope of the mission may contact their local U.S. Commercial Service office to learn about other business development missions and services that may provide more targeted export opportunities. Companies may visit https:// www.trade.gov/contact-us to obtain such information. This information also may be found on the website: https:// www.trade.gov/. Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 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/ E:\FR\FM\24AUN1.SGM 24AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 163 / Thursday, August 24, 2023 / Notices passports/en/alertswarnings.html. Any question regarding insurance coverage must be resolved by the participant and its insurer of choice. Travel and in-person activities are contingent upon the safety and health conditions in the United States and the mission countries. Should safety or health conditions not be appropriate for travel and/or in-person activities, the Department will consider postponing the event or offering a virtual program in lieu of an in-person agenda. In the event of a postponement, the Department will notify the public and applicants previously selected to participate in this mission will need to confirm their availability but need not reapply. Should the decision be made to organize a virtual program, the Department will adjust fees accordingly, prepare an agenda for virtual activities, and notify the previously selected applicants with the option to opt-in to the new virtual program. Timeframe for Recruitment and Applications Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Department of Commerce 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 October 20, 2023. The Department of Commerce will review applications and inform applicants of selection decisions in two tranches. The first recruitment deadline will end on September 15, 2023. At most eight companies will be approved during the first recruitment deadline. The second deadline will be on October 20, 2023. Applicants from the first tranche that were not one of the eight approved companies will be considered in the second tranche. Applications received after October 20, 2023, will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Contacts Matthew Eiss, International Trade Specialist, Office of South Asia, Phone: +1–202–893–1470, Email: Matthew.Eiss@trade.gov Frances Selema (Recruitment Lead), Global Asia Team Leader, U.S. Commercial Service—Greensboro, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Aug 23, 2023 Jkt 259001 57929 Phone: +1–919–695–6366, Email: Frances.Selema@trade.gov Victoria Yue, Senior Climate Trade Policy Specialist, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries, Phone: +1– 202–482–3492, Email: Victoria.Yue@ trade.gov Debra Martin, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy in India—New Delhi, Phone: +91–11–2347–2192, Email: Debra.Martin@trade.gov Haisum Shah, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service—Portland, Oregon, Phone: +1–503–347–1708, Email: Haisum.Shah@trade.gov Danielle Caltabiano, Global Energy Team Leader, U.S. Commercial Service—Houston, Phone: +1–281– 228–5655, Email: Danielle.Caltabiano@trade.gov Elizabeth Laxague, Global Environmental Technologies Team Leader, U.S. Commercial Service— Seattle, Phone: +1–206–406–8903, Email: Elizabeth.Laxague@trade.gov United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of these AD orders. DATES: Applicable August 2, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Seth Brown, AD/CVD Operations, Office IX, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–0029. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Belarus, Italy, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, the Republic of South Africa, Spain, the Republic of Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders 1 See Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Belarus, the Russian Federation, and the United Arab Emirates: Antidumping Duty Orders, 83 FR 3297 (January 24, 2018), as corrected in Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Belarus, the Russian Federation, and the United Arab Emirates: Notice of Correction to Antidumping Duty Orders, 83 FR 5402 (February 7, 2018) (correcting one of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) numbers listed in the scope). 2 See Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod from the Republic of South Africa and Ukraine: Antidumping Duty Orders, 83 FR 11175 (March 14, 2018). 3 See Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Italy, the Republic of Korea, Spain, the Republic of Turkey, and the United Kingdom: Antidumping Duty Orders and Amended Final Affirmative Antidumping Duty Determinations for Spain and the Republic of Turkey, 83 FR 23417 (May 21, 2018). 4 See Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Belarus, Italy, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom; Institution of Five-Year Reviews, 87 FR 73789 (December 1, 2022). 5 See Initiation of Five Year (Sunset) Reviews, 87 FR 73757 (December 1, 2022). 6 See Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Belarus, Italy, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, the Republic of South Africa, Spain, the Republic of Turkey, Ukraine, the United Background On January 24, 2018, Commerce published in the Federal Register the AD orders on steel wire rod from Belarus, Russia, and the UAE.1 On March 14, 2018, Commerce published in the Federal Register the AD orders on steel wire rod from South Africa and Ukraine.2 Finally, on May 21, 2018, Commerce published in the Federal Register the AD orders on steel wire rod from Italy, Korea, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom (collectively, Orders).3 On December 1, 2022, the ITC Gemal Brangman, instituted,4 and Commerce initiated,5 Director, Trade Events Management Task the first sunset reviews of these Orders, Force. pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff [FR Doc. 2023–18225 Filed 8–23–23; 8:45 am] Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). As BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P a result of its reviews, Commerce determined that revocation of these Orders would be likely to lead to DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE continuation or recurrence of dumping International Trade Administration and, therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the margins and net [A–412–826, A–469–816, A–475–836, A–489– 831, A–520–808, A–580–891, A–791–823, A– subsidy rates likely to prevail should the Orders be revoked.6 821–824, A–822–806, A–823–816] Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod (steel wire rod) from Belarus, Italy, the Republic of Korea (Korea), the Russian Federation (Russia), the Republic of South Africa (South Africa), Spain, the Republic of Turkey (Turkey), Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United Kingdom would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\24AUN1.SGM Continued 24AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 163 (Thursday, August 24, 2023)]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Announcement of Approved International Trade Administration Trade 
Mission

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade 
Administration (ITA), is announcing one upcoming trade mission that 
will be recruited, organized, and implemented by ITA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Odum, Events Management Task 
Force, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 
1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 
482-6397 or email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    This mission is:
    Clean EDGE (Enhancing Development and Growth through Clean Energy) 
and Environmental Technologies Business Development Mission to India--
March 4-11, 2024.
    A summary of the 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://www.trade.gov/trade-missions.
    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://www.trade.gov/trade-missions-schedule) 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.

The Following Conditions for Participation Will Be Used for the 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 that is adequate to allow the Department of Commerce 
to evaluate their application. If the Department of Commerce receives 
an incomplete application, the Department of Commerce 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

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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 and agree 
to the above for every company it seeks to represent on the mission. In 
addition, each applicant must:
     Certify that the 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;
     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 the 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 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. The 
Department of Commerce will evaluate applications and inform applicants 
of selection decisions on a rolling basis until the maximum number of 
participants has been selected.

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 as a ``small 
business'' 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 trade missions can be 
found at https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions).

Clean EDGE (Enhancing Development and Growth Through Clean Energy) and 
Environmental Technologies Business Development Mission to India--March 
4-11, 2024

Summary

    The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade 
Administration (ITA), is organizing an executive-led Clean EDGE and 
Environmental Technologies Business Development Mission to India on 
March 4-11, 2024, with stops in Delhi and Mumbai. In addition to these 
stops, mission participants can select an optional additional stop in 
Hyderabad or Chennai. The additional optional stops will not be 
executive led.
    The trade mission will support the U.S. vision to grow sustainable 
and secure clean energy markets in India by promoting U.S. exports and 
removing trade barriers. This trade mission will accelerate the 
adoption and deployment of energy and environmental solutions, helping 
India to meet its climate commitments. The trade mission builds on U.S. 
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo's March 2023 trip to India to co-
lead the U.S.-India Commercial Dialogue. This mission also supports 
ITA's ongoing efforts to strengthen the U.S.-India Comprehensive Global 
Strategic Partnership, develop inclusive and fair trade and investment 
policies, and leverage the interests of the private sector in pursuing 
new market opportunities that advance prosperity in both countries. The 
mission builds on several existing energy and environmental technology 
programs and events, including those organized under the Department of 
Commerce-led Clean EDGE U.S.-India Energy Industry Network.
    Mission participants will have the opportunity to participate in 
meetings with key Indian decision makers to discuss how to foster 
policies, regulations, and financial investments that support the 
development of sustainable, secure, and clean energy markets, 
supporting the protection of human health and the environment. Mission 
participants will network with Indian national and state government 
officials, be introduced to prospective business partners, and 
facilitate discussions on best practices in their areas of technical 
expertise. Participants will gain market insights, make industry 
contacts, solidify business strategies, discuss enabling policies, and 
advance specific projects with the primary goal of increasing U.S. 
exports of clean energy and environmental technologies, products, and 
services to India. The mission will include customized one-on-one 
business matchmaking appointments and networking events. Participation 
in the trade mission will be open to energy sector and environmental 
technology businesses meeting the prerequisites for participation 
outlined in the Conditions of Participation below.
    Following the mission, participants may want to take advantage of 
the India Smart Utility Week trade show held in Delhi on March 12-16, 
2024. India Smart Utility Week is a major international event on smart 
grids, electric mobility, and smart cities. The trade show includes 
international participation from policy makers, regulators, and the 
private sector. Representatives from more than 50 countries have 
participated in previous years. The India Smart Utility Week trade show 
is not a part of the mission nor a Department of Commerce event.

Best Prospects

    The below list, while not exhaustive, identifies key products, 
services, and technologies that would be an appropriate fit for the 
trade mission. ITA is committed to assembling a trade mission 
delegation that is representative

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of a broad range of energy and environmental technology sectors, with 
an emphasis on sectors that advance clean and sustainable energy and 
environment goals.

 Renewable power generation (solar, offshore wind, green 
hydrogen, etc.)
 Carbon abatement technologies for thermal power generation, 
including Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technologies
 Energy efficiency technologies specific to the energy and 
environmental technologies sectors
 Distributed energy resources
 Microgrids
 Transmission and Distribution (T&D) equipment
 Smart grid information communications technologies and 
services
 Distribution automation/substation automation
 Energy storage technologies
 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
 Energy cybersecurity software and services
 Engineering, procurement, and construction for energy and 
environment-related infrastructure projects
 Energy management systems
 Air pollution monitoring and control technologies
 Water and wastewater management systems
 Waste-to-energy equipment

Other Products and Services

    Applications from companies exporting products or services within 
the scope of this mission, but not specifically identified, will be 
considered and evaluated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Companies 
whose products or services do not fit the scope of the mission may 
contact their local U.S. Commercial Service office to learn about other 
business development missions and services that may provide more 
targeted export opportunities. Companies may visit https://www.trade.gov/contact-us to obtain such information. This information 
also may be found on the website: https://www.trade.gov/.

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, March 4, 2024.............   All Trade Mission
                                     Participants Arrive in DELHI.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024............   Official Trade Mission
                                     Program Commences.
                                     DELHI (Full Day Sessions).
                                     Networking Reception.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024..........   DELHI (Full Day Sessions).
                                     Travel to MUMBAI (Evening).
Thursday, March 7, 2024...........   MUMBAI (Full Day Sessions).
                                     Networking Reception.
Friday, March 8, 2024.............   MUMBAI (Full Day Sessions).
                                     Official Trade Mission
                                     Concludes.
Saturday, March 9, 2024...........   Companies participating in
                                     Spinoffs travel to next stop.
Sunday, March 10, 2024............   Opportunities for Tourism.
                                     Companies participating in
                                     Spinoffs travel to next stop.
Monday, March 11, 2024............   SPINOFFS: HYDERABAD or
                                     CHENNAI (Full Day Sessions).
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Participation Requirements

    Applicants must sign and submit a completed trade mission 
application form and satisfy all the conditions of participation to be 
eligible for consideration. ITA plans to select a minimum of 15 and a 
maximum of 20 firms to participate in the official trade mission 
program. Business-to-business meetings will be offered and will include 
a total of 5-7 meetings in Delhi and Mumbai. A maximum number of 
companies has been set for each of the spinoff programs: Hyderabad-
three company maximum; Chennai-ten company maximum.

Fees and Expenses

    After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate 
in 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 $4,093 for small or medium-sized 
enterprises (SME) and $6,276 for large firms. The fee for the 
additional program in Hyderabad is $950 for SMEs and $3,400 for large 
firms; the fee for the optional program in Chennai is $1,315 for SMEs 
and $1,818 for large firms or trade associations. The fee for each 
additional firm representative (large firm or SME) is $1000. Meetings 
will be conducted in English and ground transportation to meetings will 
be provided for delegation participants. Personal interpreters and 
driver services can be arranged for additional cost.
    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 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/
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passports/en/alertswarnings.html. Any question regarding insurance 
coverage must be resolved by the participant and its insurer of choice.
    Travel and in-person activities are contingent upon the safety and 
health conditions in the United States and the mission countries. 
Should safety or health conditions not be appropriate for travel and/or 
in-person activities, the Department will consider postponing the event 
or offering a virtual program in lieu of an in-person agenda. In the 
event of a postponement, the Department will notify the public and 
applicants previously selected to participate in this mission will need 
to confirm their availability but need not reapply. Should the decision 
be made to organize a virtual program, the Department will adjust fees 
accordingly, prepare an agenda for virtual activities, and notify the 
previously selected applicants with the option to opt-in to the new 
virtual program.

Timeframe for Recruitment and Applications

    Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, 
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the 
Department of Commerce 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 October 20, 2023.
    The Department of Commerce will review applications and inform 
applicants of selection decisions in two tranches. The first 
recruitment deadline will end on September 15, 2023. At most eight 
companies will be approved during the first recruitment deadline. The 
second deadline will be on October 20, 2023. Applicants from the first 
tranche that were not one of the eight approved companies will be 
considered in the second tranche. Applications received after October 
20, 2023, will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints 
permit.

Contacts

Matthew Eiss, International Trade Specialist, Office of South Asia, 
Phone: +1-202-893-1470, Email: [email protected]
Frances Selema (Recruitment Lead), Global Asia Team Leader, U.S. 
Commercial Service--Greensboro, Phone: +1-919-695-6366, Email: 
[email protected]
Victoria Yue, Senior Climate Trade Policy Specialist, Office of Energy 
and Environmental Industries, Phone: +1-202-482-3492, Email: 
[email protected]
Debra Martin, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy in India--New Delhi, 
Phone: +91-11-2347-2192, Email: [email protected]
Haisum Shah, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial 
Service--Portland, Oregon, Phone: +1-503-347-1708, Email: 
[email protected]
Danielle Caltabiano, Global Energy Team Leader, U.S. Commercial 
Service--Houston, Phone: +1-281-228-5655, Email: 
[email protected]
Elizabeth Laxague, Global Environmental Technologies Team Leader, U.S. 
Commercial Service--Seattle, Phone: +1-206-406-8903, Email: 
[email protected]

Gemal Brangman,
Director, Trade Events Management Task Force.
[FR Doc. 2023-18225 Filed 8-23-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P

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