Notice2024-12508
Announcement of Approved International Trade Administration Trade Mission
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June 7, 2024
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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: Southeast Europe Energy-Transition and Energy Security Business Development Trade Mission to Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia. 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 111 (Friday, June 7, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48552-48554]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-12508]
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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:
Southeast Europe Energy-Transition and Energy Security Business
Development Trade Mission to Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia. 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 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 (<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 and other
multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia,
conferences, and trade shows.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Odum, Trade Events Task Force,
International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone (202) 482-6397
or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b4fed1d2d2c6d1cd9afbd0c1d9f4c0c6d5d0d19ad3dbc2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="59133c3f3f2b3c2077163d2c34192d2b383d3c773e362f">[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 Department of Commerce
to evaluate their application. If the Department of Commerce receives
an incomplete application, the Department may either: reject the
application, request additional information/clarification, or take the
lack of information into account when evaluating the application. If
the requisite minimum number of participants is not selected for a
particular mission by the recruitment deadline, the mission may be
canceled.
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 by value.
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 Department of Commerce;
<bullet> 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
<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 the 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.
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.
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>).
Southeast Europe Energy-Transition and Energy Security Business
Development Trade Mission to Bulgaria,
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Romania, and Serbia, March 17-21, 2025
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing a Southeast Europe Energy-
Transition and Energy Security Business Development Trade Mission to
Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia. This mission will introduce U.S.
companies and organizations to potential partners in dynamic
Southeastern Europe, where governments are investing in clean-energy
technologies as a path toward climate neutrality and energy security
and independence. Participating firms will have the opportunity to
learn about market conditions and trends, establish industry contacts
and solidify market-entry or expansion strategies, with the underlying
goal of increasing U.S. exports of innovative, advanced and clean-tech
goods and services to the region.
Every market will offer a targeted program of customized business
appointments, meetings with industry leaders and government officials
and networking. Delegates will benefit from the guidance and insights
of ITA's Commercial Service teams working in these markets.
U.S. companies and organizations will participate in networking
events with key government and private-sector stakeholders hosted by
the U.S. Embassy. They will also participate in pre-arranged meetings
with pre-screened business and government representatives to discuss
upcoming market opportunities. They will have the opportunity to learn
about the Bulgarian market from Commerce Department and other U.S.
government agency experts during a country briefing.
Proposed Timetable
[* Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on the
availability of host government and business officials, specific goals
of mission participants, and ground transportation.]
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Sunday, March 16, 2025; <bullet> Trade Mission Participants
Sofia, Bulgaria. Arrive Sofia, Bulgaria.
<bullet> Afternoon orientation by CS
Bulgaria team.
Monday, March 17, 2025; <bullet> Welcome breakfast.
Sofia, Bulgaria. <bullet> Country Briefing by U.S. Embassy
Sofia team.
<bullet> Customized business meetings
with potential buyers/partners and
government decision makers.
<bullet> Closing reception with
government and business contacts.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025; <bullet> Morning flight to Bucharest,
Sofia, Bulgaria to Romania.
Bucharest, Romania.. <bullet> Country Briefing by U.S. Embassy
Bucharest team.
<bullet> Welcome Reception.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025; <bullet> Customized business meetings
Bucharest, Romania.. with potential buyers/partners and
government decision makers.
<bullet> Closing reception with
government and business contacts.
Thursday, March 20, 2025; <bullet> Morning flight to Belgrade,
Bucharest, Romania to Serbia.
Belgrade, Serbia. <bullet> Welcome Lunch.
Friday, March 21, 2025; <bullet> Customized business meetings
Belgrade, Serbia. potential buyers/partners and government
decision makers
<bullet> Closing reception.
<bullet> Departure.
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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 a maximum of 15 firms
and/or trade associations will be selected to participate in the
mission from the applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate
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 $4,925.00 for small or medium-sized
enterprises (SME)1; and $6,950.00 for large firms or trade
associations. The fee for each additional firm representative (large
firm or SME/trade organization) is $2,300.00. Expenses for travel,
lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each
mission participant. Interpreter and driver services can be arranged
for additional cost. Delegation members will be able to take advantage
of U.S. Embassy rates for hotel rooms.
If and when an applicant is selected to participate in 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 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 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 <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html">https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html</a>. Any
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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 Commerce
Department trade mission calendar (<a href="http://export.gov/trademissions">http://export.gov/trademissions</a>) and
other internet websites, press releases to general and trade media,
direct mail, notices by industry trade associations and other
multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia,
conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment for the mission will begin
immediately and conclude no later than February 10, 2025. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review applications and inform applicants
of selection decisions on a rolling basis. Applications received after
February 10, 2025, will be considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
Contacts
Hannah Kamenetsky, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Department of
Commerce, U.S. Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria, +359 2 939 5745,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#541c353a3a353c7a1f3539313a3120273f2d1420263530317a333b22"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="eaa28b84848b82c4a18b878f848f9e998193aa9e988b8e8fc48d859c">[email protected]</span></a>
Emily Taneva, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S.
Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria, +359 2 929 5770, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#33565e5a5f4a1d47525d5a45527347415257561d545c45"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="caafa7a3a6b3e4beaba4a3bcab8abeb8abaeafe4ada5bc">[email protected]</span></a>
Laura Gimenez, Acting Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Department of
Commerce, U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4824293d3a29662f21252d262d32083c3a292c2d662f273e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="731f120601125d141a1e161d16093307011217165d141c05">[email protected]</span></a>, +40
725 983 961
Monica Bogodai, Budget Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S.
Embassy Bucharest, Romania, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1e737170777d7f307c7179717a7f775e6a6c7f7a7b30797168"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="caa7a5a4a3a9abe4a8a5ada5aeaba38abeb8abaeafe4ada5bc">[email protected]</span></a>, +40 21 200 3371
Rachel Duran, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Department of Commerce,
U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e89a898b808d84c68c9d9a8986a89c9a898c8dc68f879e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="077566646f626b29637275666947737566636229606871">[email protected]</span></a>, +381 117 064 072
Boris Popov, Senior Commercial Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce,
U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4d2f223f243e633d223d223b0d393f2c2928632a223b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f69499849f85d88699869980b68284979293d8919980">[email protected]</span></a>, +381 11 306 4752
Gemal Brangman,
Director, ITA Events Management Task Force.
[FR Doc. 2024-12508 Filed 6-6-24; 8:45 am]
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