[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 222 (Wednesday, November 18, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 64038]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-30781]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request

    DOC has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
clearance the following proposal for collection of information under 
the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-
13.
    Bureau: International Trade Administration.
    Title: Trade Fair Certification Program: Application.
    Agency Form Number: ITA-4100P.
    OMB Number: 0625-0130.
    Type of Request: Regular Submission.
    Burden: 700 hours.
    Number of Respondents: 70.
    Avg. Hours Per Response: 10 hours.
    Needs and Uses: Private trade show organizers, trade associations, 
U.S. agents of foreign fair authorities, and other entities use this 
form to apply for certification of their ability to organize and manage 
a U.S. pavilion at a foreign trade show. The Department of Commerce 
uses information from the form to evaluate if both the show and the 
organizer meet the Department's high standards in areas such as 
recruiting, delivering show services, attracting small and medium size 
firms, booth pricing, and being an appropriate marketing venue for U.S. 
firms. The form asks organizers to respond to 23 questions ranging from 
simple name and address to pricing options to outlining their 
experience and marketing plans. Potential exhibitors look to trade fair 
certification to ensure they are participating in a viable show with a 
reliable organizer. The form also includes information on where to 
apply, procedures, and a commitment by the applicant to abide by the 
terms set forth for program participation.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for profit, not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit, 
voluntary.
    OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395-7340.
    Copies of the above information collection can be obtained by 
calling or writing Linda Engelmeier, Department Forms Clearance 
Officer, (202) 482-3272, Department of Commerce, Room 5327, 14th and 
Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20230.
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be sent to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, Room 
10202, New Executive Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20503 within 30 
days of the publication of this notice.

    Dated: November 12, 1998.
Linda Engelmeier,
Department Forms Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-30781 Filed 11-17-98; 8:45 am]
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