[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 152 (Monday, August 9, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 43171]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-20395]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Notice of Showcase Exhibit of U.S. Exports

AGENCY: DOC, International Trade Administration.

ACTION: Notice of showcase exhibit of U.S. exports.

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DATES: August 9, 1999.

SUMMARY: The International Trade Administration (``ITA'') of the 
Department of Commerce announces an exhibition focusing on the 
importance of U.S. exports relating to biotechnology products and 
services. The exhibition will showcase U.S. biotechnology exports by 
displaying successfully exported products and services at ITA 
headquarters in Washington, DC, to highlight the benefits of exporting 
and the impact of these exports on the U.S. economy. Companies and 
trade associations are encouraged to express interest in providing 
exhibit material. The exhibition will be coordinated through the 
Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Division.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Emily Arakaki, Chemicals, 
Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Division; U.S. Department of 
Commerce/ITA; Room 4053; Washington, DC 20230; Telephone (202) 482-
0130; fax (202) 482-2565; e-mail: ``[email protected]''.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: ITA is showcasing U.S. exports 
by exhibiting successfully exported products and services at its 
headquarters in Washington, DC, to highlight the benefits of exporting 
and the impact of exports on the U.S. economy. The exhibit, which 
represents a series of industries and a variety of companies, is 
located in the Office of the Under Secretary for International Trade. 
The exhibit is rotated approximately every four months.
    The next sector to be displayed is the biotechnology sector. 
Companies and trade associations in this sector are encouraged to 
express interest in showcasing their exports of goods and/or services 
by contacting ITA through the individual listed above. Displayed items 
may include three-dimensional models, illustrations, in addition to 
samples of actual U.S. products that are being successfully exported.
    Extensive shelf-, wall- and floor-space are available in this 
large, executive-style office.
    Selection Process: Items will be selected for exhibition on the 
basis of the following factors:
    (1) Items must be produced in, or representative of services 
exported from, the United States and have at least a 51% U.S. content, 
including materials, equipment and labor (in the case of large 
development projects, the applicant should identify substantial U.S. 
products or services into the completed project). To highlight the 
impact of exports on small businesses, items will also be considered 
that are produced by U.S. companies that do not directly export but 
rather whose goods or services are incorporated into another company's 
for export.
    (2) The items must relate to the industry selected by ITA and be 
suitable for exhibition in a limited space.
    (3) The company must not be owned or controlled, indirectly or 
directly, by a foreign government.
    (4) Items chosen should reflect diversity of company size, 
location, demographics, and traditional under-representation in 
business.
    Other conditions: Displayed items will be considered loans to the 
Department. Companies will be responsible for shipment of the item to 
and from the Commerce Department, for obtaining appropriate insurance, 
and for all related costs.
    Time Frame for Applications: Expressions of interest from the 
biotechnology sector should be received by September 1, 1999. 
Expressions of interest should be sent to the ITA official identified 
above.
    A Federal Register notice will be published subsequently to 
announce the next sector to be highlighted.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1512.

    Dated: August 2, 1999.
Ambassador David L. Aaron,
Under Secretary for International Trade.
[FR Doc. 99-20395 Filed 8-6-99; 8:45 am]
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