Notice2023-07270
Announcement of Approved International Trade Administration Trade Mission
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April 7, 2023
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The United States Department of Commerce (DOC), 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 24-27, 2023. 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 67 (Friday, April 7, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20857-20860]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-07270]
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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 (DOC), 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 24-27,
2023. 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:
<a href="https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions">https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions</a>. 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 (<a href="https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions">https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions</a>-schedule) and
other internet websites, press releases to general and trade media,
direct mail, broadcast fax, notices by industry trade associations
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and other multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings,
symposia, conferences, and trade shows.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonathan Chesebro, Senior Nuclear
Trade Specialist, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department
of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230;
telephone (202) 603-4968 or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b4dedbdad5c0dcd5da9ad7dcd1c7d1d6c6dbf4c0c6d5d0d19ad3dbc2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="315b5e5f504559505f1f525954425453435e7145435055541f565e47">[email protected]</span></a>.
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:
<bullet> 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;
<bullet> Certify that it has identified any matter pending before
any bureau or office in the DOC;
<bullet> Certify that it has identified any pending litigation
(including any administrative proceedings) to which it is a party that
involves the DOC; and
<bullet> 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:
<bullet> 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;
<bullet> 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
<bullet> 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.
Trade Mission Participation Fees
If and when an applicant is selected to participate on a particular
mission, a payment to the DOC 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 (USG) rates for hotel rooms.
In the event that a mission is canceled, no personal expenses paid in
anticipation of a mission will be reimbursed. However, participation
fees for a canceled 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 DOC 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 (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 <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html">https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html</a>. 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.
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 (<a href="https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards">https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards</a>),
which vary by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
Code. The SBA Size Standards Tool [<a href="https://www.sba.gov/size-standards/">https://www.sba.gov/size-standards/</a>]
can help you determine the qualifications that apply to your company.
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Important Note About the Covid-19 Pandemic
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
previous selected applicants with the option to opt-in to the new
virtual program.
Mission List: (additional information about trade missions can be
found at <a href="https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions">https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions</a>).
U.S. Industry Program (USIP) at the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA) General Conference in Vienna, Austria, September 24-27, 2023
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 24-27, 2023, 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 175 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 Chairman of the 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 56 reactors currently under
construction in 15 countries and 160 nuclear plant projects planned in
27 countries over the next 8-10 years, this translates to a market
demand for equipment and services totaling $500-740 billion over the
next ten years.
Proposed Timetable
****Note that specific events and meeting times have yet to be
confirmed****
Sunday, September 24
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 25
7:00a.m. Industry Program Breakfast Begins
8:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m. U.S. Policymakers Roundtable
9:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. USG Dialogue with Industry
11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. IAEA Side Events
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Break
12:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Country Briefings for Industry Delegation
(presented by foreign delegates)
7:30p.m.-9:30p.m. U.S. Mission to the IAEA Reception
Tuesday, September 26
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 27
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 30 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 DOC will evaluate applications and inform
applicants of selection decisions three weeks after publication in the
Federal Register and on a rolling basis thereafter until the maximum
number of participants has been selected.
Fees and Expenses
After a company or organization has been selected to participate on
the mission, a payment to the DOC in the form of a participation fee is
required. The fee covers ITA support to register U.S. industry
participants for the IAEA General Conference. Expenses for travel,
lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each
mission participant. Interpreter and driver services can be arranged
for additional cost. Participants will be able to take advantage of
discounted rates for hotel rooms.
<bullet> The fee to participate in the event is $5,472 for a large
company and $5,141 for a small or medium-sized company (SME),\1\ a
trade association, or a U.S. university or research institution. The
fee for each additional
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representative (large company, trade association, university/research
institution, or SME) is $2,000.
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\1\ For purposes of assessing participation fees, an applicant
is a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) if it qualifies under
the Small Business Administration's (SBA) size standards (<a href="https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards">https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards</a>), which vary by
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code. The SBA
Size Standards Tool [<a href="https://www.sba.gov/size-standards/">https://www.sba.gov/size-standards/</a>] can help
you determine the qualifications that apply to your company.
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If and when an applicant is selected to participate on a particular
mission, a payment to the DOC 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 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 DOC 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 <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html">https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html</a>. Any questions regarding
insurance coverage must be resolved by the participant and its insurer
of choice.
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 DOC trade
mission calendar (<a href="http://export.gov/trademissions">http://export.gov/trademissions</a>), and notices by
industry trade associations and other multiplier groups. Recruitment
for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no later than July
21, 2023. The DOC will evaluate applications and inform applicants of
selection decisions on a rolling basis until the maximum number of
participants has been selected. Applications received after July 21,
2023, 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:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d0babfbeb1a4b8b1befeb3b8b5a3b5b2a2bf90a4a2b1b4b5feb7bfa6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="147e7b7a75607c757a3a777c71677176667b5460667570713a737b62">[email protected]</span></a>.
Gemal Brangman,
Director, ITA Events Management Task Force.
[FR Doc. 2023-07270 Filed 4-6-23; 8:45 a.m.]
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