Announcement of Approved International Trade Administration Trade Mission, 41377-41380 [2024-10296]

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• DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
• International Trade Administration

[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 93 (Monday, May 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41377-41380]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10296]


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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. Industry Program (USIP) at the International Atomic Energy Agency 
(IAEA) General Conference in Vienna, Austria--September 15-18, 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 this 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: Jonathan Chesebro, Senior Nuclear

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Trade Specialist, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department 
of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; 
telephone (202) 603-4968 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 U.S. Department of 
Commerce (DOC) to evaluate their application. If the DOC receives an 
incomplete application, the Department may either: reject the 
application, request additional information/clarification, or take the 
lack of information into account when evaluating the application. If 
the requisite minimum number of participants is not selected for a 
particular mission by the recruitment deadline, the mission may be 
cancelled.
    Each applicant must also certify that the products and services it 
seeks to export through the mission are either produced in the United 
States, or, if not, are marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have 
at least fifty-one percent U.S. content by value. In the case of a 
trade association or organization, the applicant must certify that, for 
each firm or service provider to be represented by the association/
organization, the products and/or services the represented firm or 
service provider seeks to export are either produced in the United 
States or, if not, marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have at 
least 51 percent U.S. content. Each applicant must certify that one's 
organization is not majority owned or controlled by a foreign 
government entity (or foreign government entities).
    A trade association/organization applicant must certify to the 
above for all of the companies it seeks to represent on the mission. In 
addition, each applicant must:
     Certify that the 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 DOC;
     Certify that it has identified any pending litigation 
(including any administrative proceedings) to which it is a party that 
involves the DOC; 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.

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. Industry Program (USIP) at the International Atomic Energy Agency 
(IAEA) General Conference in Vienna, Austria--September 15-18, 2024

Summary

    The U.S. Department of Commerce's (DOC) International Trade 
Administration (ITA), with participation from the U.S. Departments of 
Energy and State, is organizing its annual U.S. Industry Program at the 
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference, to be 
held September 15-18, 2024, in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA General 
Conference is the premier global meeting of civil nuclear policymakers 
and typically attracts senior officials and industry representatives 
from all 178 Member States. The U.S. Industry Program is part of the 
DOC's Civil Nuclear Trade Initiative, a U.S. Government (USG) effort to 
help U.S. civil nuclear companies identify and capitalize on commercial 
civil nuclear opportunities around the world. The purpose of the 
program is to demonstrate high level USG support for the U.S. nuclear 
industry to promote its services and technologies to an international 
audience, including senior energy policymakers from current and 
emerging markets as well as IAEA staff.
    Representatives of U.S. companies from across the U.S. civil 
nuclear supply chain are eligible to participate. In addition, 
organizations providing related services to the industry, such as 
universities, research institutions, and U.S. civil nuclear trade 
associations, are eligible for participation. The mission will help 
U.S. participants gain market insights, make industry contacts, 
solidify business strategies, and identify or advance specific projects 
with the goal of increasing U.S. civil nuclear exports to a wide 
variety of countries interested in nuclear energy. A senior DOC 
official will lead the U.S. industry delegation.
    The schedule includes: meetings with foreign delegations and 
discussions with senior USG officials on important civil nuclear topics 
including regulatory, technology and standards, liability, public 
acceptance, export controls, financing, infrastructure development, and 
R&D cooperation. Past U.S. Industry Programs have included 
participation by the U.S. Secretary of Energy, the Chair of the

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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and senior USG officials from 
the Departments of Commerce, Energy, State, the Export-Import Bank of 
the United States and the National Security Council.
    There are significant opportunities for U.S. businesses in the 
global civil nuclear energy market. With 58 reactors currently under 
construction in 15 countries and 160 nuclear plant projects planned in 
27 countries over the next 8-10 years, this translates to a market 
demand for equipment and services totaling $500-740 billion over the 
next ten years.

Commercial Setting

    The IAEA General Conference is the premier global meeting of civil 
nuclear policymakers, and typically attracts over 1,200 senior 
officials and industry representatives from all 178 IAEA Member States. 
As such, it is an opportunity to highlight the breadth and depth of the 
U.S. civil nuclear sector to foreign energy policymakers and potential 
customers. The U.S. Industry Program will provide opportunities for 
U.S. industry representatives to meet with USG representatives and 
discuss key issues of interest for civil nuclear exporters. The program 
will also feature briefings from foreign government representatives, 
providing opportunities for participants to develop contacts in 
potential export markets, and to secure future deals.

Mission Goals

    The purpose of the U.S. Industry Program is to highlight the 
benefits of U.S. civil nuclear technology to foreign decision makers in 
key export markets and to enable representatives from the U.S. public 
and private sector to discuss U.S. industry's role in the safe and 
secure expansion of civil nuclear power worldwide. U.S. participants 
will also have the opportunity to network and build relationships in 
the global civil nuclear sector, interact with foreign government and 
industry officials, and learn more about current and future project 
opportunities. Foreign government participants will hear about the 
expertise that U.S. industry has amassed in this sector and may learn 
how to better partner with U.S. industry on future nuclear power 
projects.

Mission Scenario

    On Sunday September 15, trade mission participants will have one-
on-one meetings with visiting ITA staff from top export markets as part 
of ITA's Showtime Program (meetings are subject to availability of 
visiting ITA staff). On Monday, September 16, mission participants will 
begin with a Policymaker's Roundtable and an interagency USG briefing 
featuring discussion sessions and remarks by senior officials from the 
U.S. Departments of Commerce, Energy and State, and the NRC. In 
addition, meetings with foreign delegation officials from some of the 
top markets for U.S. civil nuclear exports will take place on Monday, 
Tuesday, and Wednesday. Approximately ten such meetings will be planned 
throughout the duration of the event. On Tuesday, the U.S. delegation 
will host a reception to network with international delegations. 
Throughout the week-long conference, participants can attend IAEA side 
meetings using their official IAEA badges, which will be provided as 
part of the program.

Event Dates and Proposed Agenda

    * * * * Note that specific events and meeting times have yet to be 
confirmed * * * *

Sunday, September 15

2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 1-1 Showtime Meetings with visiting ITA Staff
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. U.S. Industry Welcome Reception

Monday, September 16

7:00 a.m. Industry Program Breakfast Begins
8:00-9:45 a.m. U.S. Policymakers Roundtable
9:45-10:00 a.m. Break
10:00-11:00 a.m. USG Dialogue with Industry
11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. IAEA Side Events
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Break
12:30-6:00 p.m. Country Briefings for Industry Delegation (presented by 
foreign delegates)
7:30-9:30 p.m. U.S. Mission to the IAEA Reception

Tuesday, September 17

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Country Briefings for Industry (presented by 
foreign delegates)
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. IAEA Side Event Meetings

Wednesday, September 18

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Country Briefings for Industry (presented by 
foreign delegates)
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. IAEA Side Event Meetings

Participation Requirements

    All parties interested in participating in the trade mission must 
complete and submit an application package for consideration by the 
DOC. All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain 
conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. A 
minimum of 15 and maximum of 50 representatives from U.S. companies 
and/or trade associations and/or U.S. academic and research 
institutions will be selected to participate in the mission from the 
applicant pool. The first ten accepted applicants will be permitted to 
send two representatives per organization (if desired). After the first 
ten accepted applicants, additional representatives will be permitted 
only if space is available. Participating companies may send more than 
two participants if space permits. The Department of Commerce will 
evaluate applications and inform applicants of selection decisions 
[three weeks after publication in the Federal Register] and on a 
rolling basis thereafter.

Fees and Expenses

    After a company or organization has been selected to participate on 
the mission, a payment to the DOC in the form of a participation fee is 
required. The fee covers ITA support to register U.S. industry 
participants for the IAEA General Conference. Expenses for travel, 
lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each 
mission participant. Interpreter and driver services can be arranged 
for additional cost. Participants will be able to take advantage of 
discounted rates for hotel rooms.
     The fee to participate in the event is $6,240 for a large 
company and $5,900 for a small or medium-sized company (SME), a trade 
association, or a U.S. university or research institution. The fee for 
each additional representative (large company, trade association, 
university/research institution, or SME) is $2,000.
     For more information on the mission and to complete the 
trade mission application, visit https://events.trade.gov/USIP2024IAEA.
    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

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USG 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 USG does not make any representations or guarantees as 
to the safety or security of participants. The U.S. Department of State 
issues USG international travel alerts and warnings for U.S. citizens 
available at https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html. Any question regarding insurance coverage must be 
resolved by the participant and its insurer of choice. Participants are 
responsible for determining any travel requirements or restrictions 
that are in place due to COVID-19.
    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 Participation

    Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, 
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce 
Department trade mission calendar (https://export.gov/trademissions), 
and notices by industry trade associations and other multiplier groups. 
Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no 
later than July 26, 2024. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review 
applications and inform applicants of selection decisions on a rolling 
basis. Applications received after July 26, 2024, will be considered 
only if space and scheduling constraints permit.

Contacts

Jonathan Chesebro, Industry & Analysis, Office of Energy and 
Environmental Industries, Washington, DC, Tel: (202) 603-4968, Email: 
[email protected]
Emily Church, Industry & Analysis, Office of Energy and Environmental 
Industries, Washington, DC, Tel: (771) 215-7146, Email: 
[email protected]

    Dated: May 7, 2024.
Man Cho,
Deputy Director, ITA Office of Energy and Environmental Industries.
[FR Doc. 2024-10296 Filed 5-10-24; 8:45 am]
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