[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 2140]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-802]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Notice of Showcase Exhibit of U.S. Exports

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Commerce.

SUMMARY: The International Trade Administration (``ITA'') of the 
Department of Commerce announces an exhibition of exported U.S. 
products and services. The exhibition will showcase U.S. exports by 
displaying successfully exported products and services at ITA 
headquarters in Washington, DC, to highlight the benefits of exporting 
and the impact of exports on the U.S. economy. Companies and trade 
associations are encouraged to express interest in providing exhibit 
material on loan. The textile and apparel sectors will be the next 
industrial sector to be represented.

DATES: Expressions of interest should be submitted by January 30, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Office of Textiles and Apparel, Export Showcase, Room 3100; 
U.S. Department of Commerce; 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, 
DC 20230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kim Bang-Nguyen, U.S. Department 
of Commerce/ITA, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, 
NW, Washington, DC 20230. Telephone (202) 482-4805; fax (202) 482-2859.

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 third sector to be displayed is the textile and apparel 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 illustrations, miniaturized or actual models, or actual 
products. .
    Extensive shelf-space and floor-space are available in this 
executive-style office.
    Selection Process:
    Items will be selected for exhibition on the basis of the following 
factors:
    (1) Items must be manufactured or produced in the 50 United States 
and labeled ``Made in USA''. In addition, products made from materials 
of U.S. origin but not assembles in the United States may not be 
displayed.
    (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 
textile and apparel sectors should be received by January 30, 2000. 
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: January 7, 2000.
David L. Aaron,
Under Secretary for International Trade.
[FR Doc. 00-802 Filed 1-12-00; 8:45 am]
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