[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 96 (Thursday, May 19, 2005)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-9946]



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology

[Docket No.: 050314070-5070-01]


Request for Technical Input--Standards in Trade Workshops

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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. Recommenders are 
encouraged to consider departmental priorities outlined in part of the 
soon-to-be released National Export Strategy. 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 5 p.m., June 
3, 2005.

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. The National Export Strategy is 
available at http://www.ita.doc.gov/media/publications/. 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elisabeth Gomez (301) 975-3089, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Standards in Trade Workshops are a major 
activity of the Global Standards and Information Group 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 and Suggested Workshop Title
    Provide a description of the suggested industrial sector and focus 
area with a possible workshop title which captures the essence of the 
recommendation. Consider the goals and potential benefits.
3. Proposed Workshop Objectives
    Describe the intended goals to be attained and why they are 
important and list the specific possible workshop objectives.
4. Calendar Dates Suggested for Workshop
    Provide three or more suggested start dates for the workshop. The 
first date should be no earlier than 8 months from the publication date 
of this announcement.
5. 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 by the recommender and the relevance of the activity to NIST 
must be demonstrated. If known, identify the specific NIST staff who 
could serve as the NIST internal point of contact.
6. Proposed Foreign Participants
    Provide a representative list of the foreign organizations that 
might participate in the workshop, including a description of their 
function or business and their country of incorporation or origin.
7. U.S. Stakeholder Participants (e.g., Associations, Agencies, Users, 
others)
    Provide a representative list of other U.S.-based organizations 
that are likely to participate in the workshop.
8. Principal Topics
    Provide a list of the suggested topics for the workshop.
9. Related Site Visits and Events
    Workshops can include visits to relevant business sites or events. 
Provide a list of suggested site visit locations, events or other areas 
of interest and discuss the relevance of each to the overall purpose of 
the proposed workshop's goals.
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 address each of the above ten points and 
be submitted to Elisabeth Gomez via email ([email protected]) or 
mail 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2100, Gaithersburg, MD 20899 no later than 
5 p.m., June 3, 2005.

    Dated: May 12, 2005.
Hratch G. Semerjian,
Acting Director.
[FR Doc. 05-9946 Filed 5-18-05; 8:45 am]
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