[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 2, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 15658] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-8345] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration; Notice AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Assistant Secretary for Trade Development will lead a mission to India to explore opportunities for the renovation and modernization of existing power plants. The mission, which will occur April 28-May 2 in India, will be supported by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the U.S. Embassy. DATES: Interested U.S. firms should apply to participate in the mission as soon as possible. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request for further information should be made to Helen Burroughs (202) 482-4931 or David Knuti (202) 482-4179 at the Commerce Department's Energy Division. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The criteria for selection of mission participants are:Relevance of a company's business line to mission goals. Timeliness of completed application (including participation Fee). Potential for business in India for company. Any partisan political activities (including positical contributions) of an applicant are entirely irrelevant to the selection process. With many power plants operating at 50-60 percent of rated capacity, Indian power officials are turning to renovation and modernization as a method to attack their country's power shortages. The mission will enable participants to become familiar with conditions in Indian electric power plants slated for renovation. They will become personally acquainted with many Indian officials and have the opportunity for one on one sessions. Dated: March 27, 1997. John Rasmussen, Energy Division. [FR Doc. 97-8345 Filed 4-1-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P