[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 36 (Thursday, February 24, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 9032]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-754]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


International Trade Administration; Marketing Data Form; Proposed 
Collection; Comment Request

SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the 
continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before April 25, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th & 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 or via the Internet at 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to: John Klingelhut, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, 
Global Trade Programs, Room 2210, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20230; Phone number: (202) 482-4403, and fax number: 
(202) 482-0872 (or via the Internet at [email protected]).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    Information about U.S. Exhibition, Trade Mission and Matchmaker 
Trade Delegation participants and their products is an absolute 
necessity in order to publicize and promote their participation in 
these export promotion events. The Marketing Data Form (MDF) provides 
information necessary to produce export promotion brochures and 
directories, and to arrange, on behalf of participants, appointments 
with key prospective buyer, agents, distributors, or government 
officials. Specific information is also required regarding participants 
objectives as to agents, distributors, joint venture or licensing 
partners and any special requirements for these, e.g. physical 
facilities, technical capabilities, financial strength, staff, 
representation of complementary lines, etc.

II. Method of Data Collection

    Form ITA-466P is sent by request to U.S. firms. Applicant firms 
complete the form and forward it to the Department of Commerce 
exhibition manager several weeks prior to the event.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0625-0047.
    Form Number: ITA-466P.
    Type of Review: Regular Submission.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 45 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,000 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Costs: The estimated annual cost for this 
collection is $135,000.00 ($65,000.00 for respondents and $70,000.00 
for the federal government).

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and costs) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or forms of information technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: February 18, 2005.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
 [FR Doc. E5-754 Filed 2-23-05; 8:45 am]
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