[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 36 (Thursday, February 24, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 9034]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-757]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


International Trade Administration; Product Characteristics--
Design Check-Off List

ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request.

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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

    The International Trade Administration (ITA) sponsors approximately 
120 overseas trade fair events each fiscal year. Trade fairs involve 
U.S. firms exhibiting their goods and services at American pavilions at 
internationally recognized events worldwide. The Product 
Characteristics--Design Check-Off List seeks from participating U.S. 
firms information on the physical nature, power (utility) and graphic 
requirements of the products and services to be displayed, in order to 
ensure the availability of utilities for active product demonstrations. 
This form also allows U.S. firms to identify special installation 
requirements that can be critical to the proper placement and hookup of 
their equipment and/or graphics. Without the timely and accurate 
submission of the Form ITA-426P, Product Characteristics--Design Check-
Off Lists, ITA would be unable to provide a pavilion facility that 
would effectively support the sales/marketing and presentation 
objectives of the U.S. participants. Without such support, program 
productivity and utility would diminish, and declining program 
participation in this type of ITA activity by U.S. firms would result.

II. Method of Data Collection

    Form ITA-426P is sent by request to U.S. firms. Responding firms 
complete the form and forward it to the Department of Commerce project 
officer several weeks prior to the beginning of the event.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0625-0035.
    Form Number: ITA-426P.
    Type of Review: Regular Submission.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit companies applying to 
participate in Commerce Department trade promotion events.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,000 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Costs: The estimated annual cost for this 
collection is $31,480.00 ($18,900.00 for respondents and $12,580.00 for 
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. E5-757 Filed 2-23-05; 8:45 am]
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