[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 194 (Friday, October 5, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 60966]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-24555]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Executive-Led Trade Mission to South Africa and Zambia

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service is amending the 
Notice published at 77 FR 31574, May 29, 2012, regarding the Executive-
Led Trade Mission to South Africa and Zambia scheduled for November 26-
30, 2012, to revise the dates of the application deadline from October 
5, 2012 to the new deadline of October 12, 2012.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Amendments to Revise the Dates and Provide 
for Selection of Applicants on a Rolling Basis:

Background

    Recruitment for this Mission began in May 2012. Due to summer 
holidays, it has been determined that additional time is needed to 
allow for additional recruitment and marketing in support of the 
mission. Applications will now be accepted through October 12, 2012 
(and after that date if space remains and scheduling constraints 
permit), interested U.S. agriculture, mining, transportation, water, 
energy and infrastructure firms and trade organizations which have not 
already submitted an application are encouraged to do so.

Amendments

    For the reasons stated above, the Timeframe for Recruitment and 
Applications section of the Notice of the Executive-Led Trade Mission 
to South Africa and Zambia. Recruitment for this mission will conclude 
no later than September 21, 2012. The U.S. Department of Commerce will 
review applications and make selection decisions on a rolling basis 
beginning August 5, 2012. We will inform all applicants of selection 
decisions no later than October 26, 2012. Applications received after 
the October 12, 2012 deadline will be considered only if space and 
scheduling constraints permit.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frank Spector, Office of Domestic 
Operations, Trade Promotion Programs, Phone: 202-482-2054; Fax: 202-
482-9000, Email: [email protected].

Frank Spector,
Senior International Trade Specialist.
[FR Doc. 2012-24555 Filed 10-4-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-FP-P