[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 164 (Wednesday, August 25, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52234-52235]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-19414]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology

[Docket No.: 040708203-4203-01]


Request for Technical Input--Standards in Trade Workshops

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and TechnologyDepartment of 
Commerce.

ACTION: Request for workshop recommendations.

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SUMMARY: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 
invites interested parties to submit recommendations for workshops 
covering specific sectors and targeted countries or regions of the 
world where training in the U.S. system of standards development, 
conformity assessment, and metrology may facilitate trade. Prospective 
workshops may be scheduled for one or two week periods. This notice is 
not an invitation for proposals to fund grants, contracts or 
cooperative agreements of any kind. NIST will offer a limited number of 
workshops, based upon the availability of resources. NIST will consider 
recommendations based upon which workshops would be most useful to 
intended audiences. Additional information about the NIST Standards in 
Trade Workshops is available at http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/210/gsig/sitdescr.htm.

DATES: All recommendations must be submitted no later than September 
10, 2004.

ADDRESSES: All recommendations must be submitted to Elisabeth Gomez via 
email ([email protected]) or by mail to 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 
2100, Gaithersburg, MD 20899.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elisabeth Gomez (301) 975-3089, 
[email protected]. Additional information about the NIST 
Standards in Trade workshops, to include schedules and summary reports 
for workshops held to date and participant information, is available at 
http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/210/gsig/sitdescr.htm.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Standards in Trade Workshops are a major 
activity of the Global Standards and Information Group (GSIG) in the 
NIST Standards Services Division (SSD). The workshops are designed to 
provide timely information to foreign standards officials on U.S. 
practices in standards and conformity assessment. Participants are 
introduced to U.S. technology and principles in metrology, standards 
development and application, and conformity assessment systems.
    Each workshop is a one or two week program offering an overview of 
the roles of the U.S. Government, private sector, and regional and 
international organizations engaged in standards development and 
conformity assessment practices. Specific workshop objectives are to: 
(1) Familiarize participants with U.S. technology and practices in 
metrology, standardization, and conformity assessment; (2) describe and 
understand the roles of the U.S. Government and the private sector in 
developing and implementing standards; and (3) develop professional 
contacts as a basis for strengthening technical ties and enhancing 
trade.
    Workshop recommendations (maximum 5 pages) must address at a 
minimum the following points, in the order noted and labeled 
accordingly:
    1. Name and Description of the Recommending Organization. Provide 
the primary mailing address and a brief description of the 
organization, including the name, telephone number and email address of 
the primary point of contact.
    2. Industry Sector for Workshop Focus. Provide a description of the 
suggested industrial sector and focus area for the workshop. Consider 
the goals and potential benefits.
    3. Calendar Dates Suggested for Workshop. Provide three or more 
suggested start dates for the workshop. The first date should be no 
earlier than 6 months from the initial date of this announcement.
    4. Relevant NIST Organizational Link. Workshop topics must be 
linked to NIST activities and/or research. The appropriate NIST 
organizational unit, laboratory or program must be identified and the 
relevance of the activity to NIST must be demonstrated. If known, 
identify the NIST staff who could serve as the NIST internal point of 
contact.
    5. Proposed Foreign Participants. Provide a representative list of 
the organizations that might participate in the workshop, including a 
description of their function or business and their country of 
incorporation or origin.
    6. U.S. Stakeholder Participants (e.g., Associations, Agencies, 
Users, others). Provide a list of the U.S.-based organizations that are 
likely to participate in the workshop.
    7. Principal Topics. Describe the suggested topics for the 
workshop.
    8. Related Site Visits and Events. Workshops can include visits to 
relevant business sites or events. Provide suggested site visit 
locations, events or other areas of interest and

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discuss the relevance of each to the overall purpose of the proposed 
workshop's goals.
    9. Proposed Workshop Objectives. Describe the intended goals to be 
attained and why they are important.
    10. Expected Outcomes/Measures of Success. Include in this section 
a description of:
    a. The anticipated benefit of the workshop for trade and market 
access;
    b. The anticipated economic impacts (in dollars);
    c. The potential for future opportunities for trade as a result of 
the workshop;
    d. The measures of success;
    e. The desired results of the workshop and how the results will be 
measured.
    All recommendations must be submitted to Elisabeth Gomez via e-mail 
([email protected]) or mail 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2100, 
Gaithersburg, MD 20899 no later than September 10, 2004.

    Dated: August 18, 2004.
Hratch G. Semerjian,
Deputy Director.
[FR Doc. 04-19414 Filed 8-24-04; 8:45 am]
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