[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 29, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73586-73587]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-30573]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of 
information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35).
    Agency: International Trade Administration (ITA).
    Title: Trade Fair Certification Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0625-0130.
    Form Number(s): ITA-4100P.
    Type of Request: Regular submission (extension/revision of a 
currently approved information collection).
    Burden Hours: 360.
    Number of Respondents: 120.
    Average Hours per Response: 3.
    Needs and Uses: The Trade Fair Certification (TFC) Program provides 
endorsement and support for private trade show organizers, trade 
associations, U.S. agents of foreign fair authorities, and other 
entities to organize and manage a U.S. Pavilion at a foreign trade 
show. The form is used to apply for certification of their ability to 
perform this task. The TFC Program uses information from the form to 
evaluate if both the show and the organizer meet the Department's high 
standards such as recruiting, delivering show services, attracting 
small and medium-sized firms, booth pricing, and being an appropriate 
marketing venue for U.S. firms. Potential exhibitors look to trade fair 
certification to ensure they are participating in a viable show with a 
reliable organizer. The form also includes information on where to 
apply, procedures and commitment by the applicant to abide by the terms 
set forth for program participation.
    The TFC Program proposes to revise the form by adding three 
questions below with corresponding number, and information on a trade 
certification price increase.
    16. Is the overall show audited by an official or professional 
trade show authority or an accredited media audit organization? (For 
instance, in the U.S., this would be an audit firm recognized by the 
Exhibition and Event Industry Audit Commission.). If yes, please 
indicate which one(s) or include a copy of the last report.
    24. Indicate what Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection 
and/or IPR policies and procedures are available from the show owner/
organizer for exhibitors at the show.
    25. Provide a copy of the rules/regulations for U.S. exhibitors and 
a copy of the show owner/organizer rules/regulations for all 
exhibitors. If you are both the U.S. pavilion organizer and the show 
owner/organizer, one set of rules/regulations for all exhibitors is 
sufficient.
    26. In April of 2008, the price of Trade Certification was 
increased from $1,750 to $2,000 to cover the increasing costs 
associated with Commercial Service support of certified trade events.
    The justification for the additional questions is to ensure the 
U.S. Department of Commerce is providing assistance to shows that 
position U.S. companies with their plans for international expansion. 
Seeks clarity on rules regarding the event and ensure IPR issues are 
addressed. The price adjustment is to cover the increase in delivering 
the service. These revisions are not expected to increase response 
time, it is expected that respondents will a
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to retain or obtain a benefit.
    OMB Desk Officer: Wendy Liberante, Phone (202) 395-3647.
    Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained 
by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance 
Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at 
[email protected].)
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice 
to Wendy Liberante, OMB Desk Officer, FAX number (202) 395-5167 or via 
the Internet at [email protected].


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    Dated: November 22, 2011
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-30573 Filed 11-28-11; 8:45 am]
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