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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. This mission is: U.S.
Environmental Technologies Business
Development Mission to IFAT
(Internationale Fachausstellung fuer
Abwasser Technologie)—May 8–15,
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
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Department trade mission calendar
(https://www.trade.gov/trade-missionsschedule) 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:
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:
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
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;
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• 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.
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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).
U.S. Environmental Technologies
Business Development Mission to
IFAT—May 8–15, 2024
Summary
The United States Department of
Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing an
Environmental Technologies Business
Development Mission to the IFAT
environmental technologies trade show
in Munich, Germany, from May 13–15,
2024, with an optional program to the
Czech Republic and Slovakia from May
8–10, 2024.
The U.S. Environmental Technologies
Trade Mission to IFAT will promote
U.S. exports in a range of environmental
technology industries, including water
and wastewater management, solid
waste management and recycling, and
air pollution monitoring and control.
The trade mission will take place
directly preceding and alongside the
IFAT trade show in Munich, Germany—
the largest trade show in the world for
environmental technologies. The trade
mission will introduce participants to
commercial opportunities in the region
and connect them with prospective
partners, distributors, service providers,
end-users, and foreign government
decision makers who are seeking U.S.
environmental solutions. Participating
in an official U.S. industry delegation,
rather than traveling to IFAT
individually, will enhance the
participants’ ability to secure key
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business and government meetings
where applicable and to promote their
goods and services to a wider, more
targeted, audience.
Participation in the trade mission will
include entrance tickets to IFAT for one
delegate from each participating
company and tailored assistance to help
delegates connect with participating
international buyers from across Europe
and other foreign markets. IFAT
presents a unique opportunity for
participants to learn more about the
European market, gain awareness of
trends and innovation in the
environmental technologies sector, and
meet with prospective business partners
and customers from across the globe.
IFAT is a large show, with 18 exhibition
halls, an outside live demonstration
area, thematic solutions tours centered
around specific technologies and topics,
and a start-up area to spotlight
innovative technologies. In 2022, the
show attracted 119,000 visitors from 155
countries and regions and hosted nearly
3,000 exhibitors. The show also
includes a robust conference program,
and along with its innovation spotlights
and live demonstrations, is a leading
venue in showcasing the latest trends
and emerging issues in the
environmental technologies sector.
Trade mission participants will receive
assistance in tailoring a schedule that
will allow them to target the
components of the show that are of most
interest to them and connect with
potential business partners in various
markets in Europe. Participants will also
be able to participate in exclusive trade
mission programming such as
networking receptions, briefings with
U.S. Embassy staff, promotional events,
and ad-hoc meetings with potential
business partners on the show floor.
The trade mission will include an
optional program to Slovakia and the
Czech Republic the week before IFAT
for participants interested in exploring
opportunities in those markets via
business-to-business matchmaking
meetings and meetings with relevant
public sector entities to learn about
commercial opportunities in water,
wastewater treatment, solid waste
management and recycling, and air
pollution monitoring and control.
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According to Environment Business
International, the European market for
environmental goods and services was
valued at $387 billion in 2022.
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
of a broad range of environmental
technology sectors.
• Water and wastewater treatment
equipment and services
• Waste management & recycling
equipment and services
• Hazardous waste management
• Environmental remediation
• Environmental monitoring &
instrumentation
• Waste-to-energy solutions
• Digital solutions for wastewater
treatment, solid waste management,
and other environmental systems
• Air pollution monitoring and control
technologies
• Coastal and flood protection
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.
May 8–15, 2024
Companies participating in optional program arrive in Bratislava via Vienna.
No evening programming due to state holiday.
Market Briefing on opportunities in Slovakia.
One-on-one business matchmaking meetings.
Networking Reception.
Plenary meeting with public sector and/or industry association.
Transport to Prague (train).
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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 10 and maximum of 15 firms and/or
trade associations will be selected to
participate in the core mission at IFAT
in Munich, Germany on a rolling basis.
When applying to the mission,
applicants will be able to indicate their
interest in participating in the optional
program to Czech Republic and
Slovakia. A minimum of 3 and
maximum of 5 firms and/or trade
associations will be selected to
participate in the optional program
based on their expressed interest and
market suitability.
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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 U.S. Environmental Technologies
Business Development Mission will be
$850 for SMEs and $1,600 for large
firms or trade associations. The fee to
participate in the optional program to
Czech Republic and Slovakia will be
$2,350 for SMEs and $5,000 for large
firms or trade associations. The fee for
each additional firm representative
(large firm or SME/trade organization) to
participate in any portion of the mission
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.
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 above is
required. Upon notification of
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Market Briefing on opportunities in Czech Republic.
One-on-one business matchmaking meetings.
Networking Reception.
Plenary meeting with public sector and/or related industry association.
Site visit to be requested.
Transport to Munich (train or air).
Official Trade Mission Program Commences.
IFAT and Trade Mission programming.
Reception at the State Chancery.
IFAT and Trade Mission programming.
Networking Breakfast.
IFAT and Trade Mission programming.
Official Trade Mission Program Concludes. Delegates may choose to continue attending
IFAT throughout the week or depart.
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-negotiated rates for
hotel rooms during the optional
program to Czech Republic and
Slovakia. Due to high demand for hotel
space in Munich during the IFAT show,
participants may not have access to U.S.
Government-negotiated rates for that
portion of the mission. Applicants who
are selected to the trade mission before
December 15, 2023 may be able to
participate in the U.S. Department of
Commerce’s reserved block of hotel
rooms in Munich, Germany. Applicants
selected after this date will be
responsible for arranging their own
accommodation in Munich. 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 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
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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
questions 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 web page 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
January 12, 2024. The U.S. Department
of Commerce will review applications
and inform applicants of selection
decisions on a rolling basis.
Applications received after January 12,
2024, will be considered only if space
and scheduling constraints permit. Due
to high demand in Munich around the
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IFAT show, hotel space is extremely
limited and prospective applicants are
encouraged to apply as early as possible
to ensure available hotel rooms.
Contacts
Megan Hyndman, Team Lead, Climate
and Environmental Technologies,
Office of Energy and Environmental
Industries, Phone: +1–823–1839,
Email: Megan.Hyndman@trade.gov.
Elizabeth Laxague, Global
Environmental Technologies Team
Leader, U.S. Commercial Service—
Seattle, Phone: +1–206–406–8903,
Email: Elizabeth.Laxague@trade.gov.
Sean Timmins, Principal Commercial
Officer, U.S. Consulate in Munich—
Germany, Phone: +49–151–6772–
6689, Email: Sean.Timmins@
trade.gov.
Richard Pales, Commercial Assistant,
U.S. Embassy in Prague—Czech
Republic, Phone: +420–257–022–397,
Email: Richard.Pales@trade.gov.
Marian Volent, Head of U.S.
Commercial Section, U.S. Embassy in
Bratislava—Slovakia, Phone: +421–2–
5922–5310, Email: Marian.Volent@
trade.gov.
Donald Calvert, Desk Officer, Germany,
Office of Central & Southeast Europe,
Phone: (202) 482–9128, Email:
Donald.Calvert@trade.gov.
Marie Geiger, Desk Officer, Czechia/
Slovakia, Office of Central &
Southeast Europe, Phone: (202) 482–
6418, Email: Marie.Geiger@trade.gov.
Gemal Brangman,
Director, Trade Events Management Task
Force.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Notice of Scope Ruling Applications
Filed in Antidumping and
Countervailing Duty Proceedings
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of
Commerce (Commerce) received scope
ruling applications, requesting that
scope inquiries be conducted to
determine whether identified products
are covered by the scope of antidumping
duty (AD) and/or countervailing duty
(CVD) orders and that Commerce issue
scope rulings pursuant to those
inquiries. In accordance with
Commerce’s regulations, we are
notifying the public of the filing of the
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Notice of Scope Ruling Applications
In accordance with 19 CFR
351.225(d)(3), we are notifying the
public of the following scope ruling
applications related to AD and CVD
orders and findings filed in or around
the month of August 2023. This
notification includes, for each scope
application: (1) identification of the AD
and/or CVD orders at issue (19 CFR
351.225(c)(1)); (2) concise public
descriptions of the products at issue,
including the physical characteristics
(including chemical, dimensional and
technical characteristics) of the products
(19 CFR 351.225(c)(2)(ii)); (3) the
countries where the products are
produced and the countries from where
the products are exported (19 CFR
351.225(c)(2)(i)(B)); (4) the full names of
the applicants; and (5) the dates that the
scope applications were filed with
Commerce and the name of the ACCESS
scope segment where the scope
applications can be found.1 This notice
does not include applications which
have been rejected and not properly
resubmitted. The scope ruling
applications listed below are available
on Commerce’s online e-filing and
document management system,
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Electronic Service System (ACCESS), at
https://access.trade.gov.
Scope Ruling Applications
Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck
Tires from Thailand (A–549–842);
certain light truck spare tires; 2
International Trade Administration
AGENCY:
scope ruling applications listed below
in the month of August 2023.
DATES: Applicable October 10, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Terri Monroe, 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) 482–1384.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1 See Regulations to Improve Administration and
Enforcement of Antidumping and Countervailing
Duty Laws, 86 FR 52300, 52316 (September 20,
2021) (Final Rule) (‘‘It is our expectation that the
Federal Register list will include, where
appropriate, for each scope application the
following data: (1) identification of the AD and/or
CVD orders at issue; (2) a concise public summary
of the product’s description, including the physical
characteristics (including chemical, dimensional
and technical characteristics) of the product; (3) the
country(ies) where the product is produced and the
country from where the product is exported; (4) the
full name of the applicant; and (5) the date that the
scope application was filed with Commerce.’’)
2 The product is a light truck spare tire with a
255/80R17 size designation, a ‘‘temporary use only’’
molding on the sidewall, and a tread depth no
greater than 6.2 mm. The product does not have a
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produced in and exported from
Thailand; submitted by Maxxis
International (Thailand) Co. Ltd.;
August 7, 2023; ACCESS scope segment
‘‘Maxxis International.’’
Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel
Pipe from the People’s Republic of
China (China) (A–570–910/C–570–911);
15 models of torque tubes (torque
tubes); 3 produced in and exported from
China; submitted by Nextracker LLC
(Nextracker); August 11, 2023; ACCESS
scope segment ‘‘15 Models of Torque
Tubes—2023.’’
Glycine from India, Japan, Thailand,
and China (A–533–883/C–533–884/A–
588–878/A–549–837/C–570–081);
calcium glycinate; 4 produced in and
exported from India, Japan, Thailand,
and China; submitted by GEO Speciality
Chemicals, Inc. (GEO); August 14, 2023;
ACCESS scope segment ‘‘Calcium
Glycinate.’’
Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet from
Germany (A–428–849); heat-treatable
clad aluminum aircraft sheet,
Aluminum Association series 2XXX
(viz., 2024) and 7XXX (viz., 7075)
(Aircraft Sheet); 5 produced in and
exported from Germany; submitted by
Capps Manufacturing Inc. (Capps);
August 31, 2023; ACCESS scope
segment ‘‘Heat-Treatable Aluminum
Aircraft Sheet.’’
Notification to Interested Parties
This list of scope ruling applications
is not an identification of scope
inquiries that have been initiated. In
Uniform Tire Quality Grade Standard rating molded
on the sidewall.
3 The products are welded carbon quality steel
tubes that are mechanical tubing designed and used
as drive shafts in solar tracking systems sold by
Nextracker. The torque tubes have lengths ranging
from 6.72m to 9.44m, wall thicknesses ranging from
2.5mm to 4mm, swaged ends with an outer
diameter of 127mm, non-swaged ends with outer
diameter of either 117mm or 119mm, 5 to 8 holes
drilled on both ends of the tubes, and a total of 22
to 25 deburred holes drilled into the tubes, and outof-straightness tolerances of 0.73mm/m to 0.83mm/
m. The wall thickness and length tolerances of the
torque tubes are either the same or more stringent
than the corresponding tolerances contemplated by
ASMT A513. The torque tubes are produced from
high strength, low alloy steel.
4 The product is calcium glycinate (C4H8CaN204;
CAS #35947–07–0), which is a precursor used in
the manufacture of glycine. It is also used as a
dietary supplement for humans and animals, as a
pharmaceutical intermediate, and in cosmetic
applications. Calcium glycinate is also known as
calcium bisglycinate.’’
5 The product has a thickness of approximately
2.5mm and is available as follows: 110 in. wide, 94
in. wide by 154 in. long, and 88 in. wide by 224
in. long. The primary alloying element for the series
2xxx clad aluminum is a minimum of 3.8% copper
to a maximum of 4.9% copper. The manganese
tolerances are 0.30% to 0.9%. The primary alloying
element for series 7xxx clad aluminum is a
minimum of 5.1% zinc to a maximum of 6.1% zinc.
The manganese tolerances are 0.0% to 0.3%.
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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. This mission is:
U.S. Environmental Technologies Business Development Mission to IFAT
(Internationale Fachausstellung fuer Abwasser Technologie)--May 8-15,
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.
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:
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 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.
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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).
U.S. Environmental Technologies Business Development Mission to IFAT--
May 8-15, 2024
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing an Environmental Technologies
Business Development Mission to the IFAT environmental technologies
trade show in Munich, Germany, from May 13-15, 2024, with an optional
program to the Czech Republic and Slovakia from May 8-10, 2024.
The U.S. Environmental Technologies Trade Mission to IFAT will
promote U.S. exports in a range of environmental technology industries,
including water and wastewater management, solid waste management and
recycling, and air pollution monitoring and control. The trade mission
will take place directly preceding and alongside the IFAT trade show in
Munich, Germany--the largest trade show in the world for environmental
technologies. The trade mission will introduce participants to
commercial opportunities in the region and connect them with
prospective partners, distributors, service providers, end-users, and
foreign government decision makers who are seeking U.S. environmental
solutions. Participating in an official U.S. industry delegation,
rather than traveling to IFAT individually, will enhance the
participants' ability to secure key business and government meetings
where applicable and to promote their goods and services to a wider,
more targeted, audience.
Participation in the trade mission will include entrance tickets to
IFAT for one delegate from each participating company and tailored
assistance to help delegates connect with participating international
buyers from across Europe and other foreign markets. IFAT presents a
unique opportunity for participants to learn more about the European
market, gain awareness of trends and innovation in the environmental
technologies sector, and meet with prospective business partners and
customers from across the globe. IFAT is a large show, with 18
exhibition halls, an outside live demonstration area, thematic
solutions tours centered around specific technologies and topics, and a
start-up area to spotlight innovative technologies. In 2022, the show
attracted 119,000 visitors from 155 countries and regions and hosted
nearly 3,000 exhibitors. The show also includes a robust conference
program, and along with its innovation spotlights and live
demonstrations, is a leading venue in showcasing the latest trends and
emerging issues in the environmental technologies sector. Trade mission
participants will receive assistance in tailoring a schedule that will
allow them to target the components of the show that are of most
interest to them and connect with potential business partners in
various markets in Europe. Participants will also be able to
participate in exclusive trade mission programming such as networking
receptions, briefings with U.S. Embassy staff, promotional events, and
ad-hoc meetings with potential business partners on the show floor.
The trade mission will include an optional program to Slovakia and
the Czech Republic the week before IFAT for participants interested in
exploring opportunities in those markets via business-to-business
matchmaking meetings and meetings with relevant public sector entities
to learn about commercial opportunities in water, wastewater treatment,
solid waste management and recycling, and air pollution monitoring and
control. According to Environment Business International, the European
market for environmental goods and services was valued at $387 billion
in 2022.
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 of a broad range of environmental
technology sectors.
Water and wastewater treatment equipment and services
Waste management & recycling equipment and services
Hazardous waste management
Environmental remediation
Environmental monitoring & instrumentation
Waste-to-energy solutions
Digital solutions for wastewater treatment, solid waste
management, and other environmental systems
Air pollution monitoring and control technologies
Coastal and flood protection
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.
May 8-15, 2024
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024............ Companies participating in
optional program arrive in
Bratislava via Vienna.
No evening programming due
to state holiday.
Thursday, May 9, 2024............. Market Briefing on
opportunities in Slovakia.
One-on-one business
matchmaking meetings.
Networking Reception.
Plenary meeting with public
sector and/or industry association.
Transport to Prague
(train).
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Friday, May 10, 2024.............. Market Briefing on
opportunities in Czech Republic.
One-on-one business
matchmaking meetings.
Networking Reception.
Plenary meeting with public
sector and/or related industry
association.
Site visit to be requested.
Saturday-Sunday, May 11-12, 2024.. Transport to Munich (train
or air).
Monday, May 13, 2024.............. Official Trade Mission
Program Commences.
IFAT and Trade Mission
programming.
Reception at the State
Chancery.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024............. IFAT and Trade Mission
programming.
Networking Breakfast.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024........... IFAT and Trade Mission
programming.
Official Trade Mission
Program Concludes. Delegates may
choose to continue attending IFAT
throughout the week or depart.
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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 10 and maximum of 15 firms
and/or trade associations will be selected to participate in the core
mission at IFAT in Munich, Germany on a rolling basis. When applying to
the mission, applicants will be able to indicate their interest in
participating in the optional program to Czech Republic and Slovakia. A
minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 firms and/or trade associations will be
selected to participate in the optional program based on their
expressed interest and market suitability.
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 U.S.
Environmental Technologies Business Development Mission will be $850
for SMEs and $1,600 for large firms or trade associations. The fee to
participate in the optional program to Czech Republic and Slovakia will
be $2,350 for SMEs and $5,000 for large firms or trade associations.
The fee for each additional firm representative (large firm or SME/
trade organization) to participate in any portion of the mission 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.
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 above 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-negotiated rates for hotel
rooms during the optional program to Czech Republic and Slovakia. Due
to high demand for hotel space in Munich during the IFAT show,
participants may not have access to U.S. Government-negotiated rates
for that portion of the mission. Applicants who are selected to the
trade mission before December 15, 2023 may be able to participate in
the U.S. Department of Commerce's reserved block of hotel rooms in
Munich, Germany. Applicants selected after this date will be
responsible for arranging their own accommodation in Munich. 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/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html. Any questions 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 web page 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
January 12, 2024. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review
applications and inform applicants of selection decisions on a rolling
basis. Applications received after January 12, 2024, will be considered
only if space and scheduling constraints permit. Due to high demand in
Munich around the
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IFAT show, hotel space is extremely limited and prospective applicants
are encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure available hotel
rooms.
Contacts
Megan Hyndman, Team Lead, Climate and Environmental Technologies,
Office of Energy and Environmental Industries, Phone: +1-823-1839,
Email: [email protected].
Elizabeth Laxague, Global Environmental Technologies Team Leader, U.S.
Commercial Service--Seattle, Phone: +1-206-406-8903, Email:
[email protected].
Sean Timmins, Principal Commercial Officer, U.S. Consulate in Munich--
Germany, Phone: +49-151-6772-6689, Email: [email protected].
Richard Pales, Commercial Assistant, U.S. Embassy in Prague--Czech
Republic, Phone: +420-257-022-397, Email: [email protected].
Marian Volent, Head of U.S. Commercial Section, U.S. Embassy in
Bratislava--Slovakia, Phone: +421-2-5922-5310, Email:
[email protected].
Donald Calvert, Desk Officer, Germany, Office of Central & Southeast
Europe, Phone: (202) 482-9128, Email: [email protected].
Marie Geiger, Desk Officer, Czechia/Slovakia, Office of Central &
Southeast Europe, Phone: (202) 482-6418, Email: [email protected].
Gemal Brangman,
Director, Trade Events Management Task Force.
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