[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 237 (Thursday, December 10, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76661-76663]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-31147]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Healthcare Trade and Investment Mission to Peru

March 7-9, 2016.
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade 
Administration, is organizing a healthcare trade and investment mission 
to Peru. The mission is designed to promote U.S. companies in the 
following areas: Pharmaceutical producers, medical device 
manufacturers, hospital operation and management services, hospital 
information systems, and eHealth solutions. The mission also will 
assist U.S. companies already doing business in Peru to expand their 
footprint. This mission will be executive-led.

                                Schedule
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Sunday, March 6..............  [ssquf] Arrive in Lima, Peru and hotel
                                check-in.
Monday, March 7..............  [ssquf] Welcome and overview of Mission.
                               [ssquf] Market briefings from U.S.
                                Embassy and Industry experts.
                               [ssquf] Government meetings.
                               [ssquf] Ambassador Hosted Networking
                                reception.
Tuesday, March 8.............  [ssquf] Meetings with Private Sector
                                groups.
                               [ssquf] Networking Luncheon with AmCham &
                                Lima Chamber.
                               [ssquf] Group Mission ends.

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Wednesday, March 9...........  [ssquf] One-on-one business matchmaking
                                meetings (optional).
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    Web site: Please visit our official mission Web site for more 
information: http://export.gov/tradeamericas/trademissionperu2016/.

Participation Requirements

    All parties interested in participating in the healthcare trade and 
investment mission to Peru must complete and submit an application 
package for consideration by the Department of Commerce. All applicants 
will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain conditions and best 
satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. A maximum of 20 
companies or trade associations will be selected to participate in the 
mission from the applicant pool.
    Peru's local healthcare-related manufacturing is limited to 
consumables, basic electro diagnostics and hospital furniture, which 
explains Peru's low export volumes. Regional governments and private 
companies look towards foreign medical equipment and device suppliers 
to fulfill the demand. This market trend creates vast opportunities for 
U.S. businesses that specialize in state of the art equipment such as 
computed tomography (CT) scanners, robotic radiosurgery system, and 
gamma knives.

Fees and Expenses

    After an applicant has been selected to participate in the mission, 
a payment to the U.S. Department of Commerce in the form of a 
participation fee is required. Upon notification of acceptance to 
participate, those selected have five (5) business days to submit 
payment or the acceptance may be revoked.
    The participation fee for the trade mission to Peru is $1,500 for 
small- or medium-sized enterprises (SME*) and $2,800 for large 
companies and/or trade associations. The fee for each additional 
representative (large firm or SME or trade association/organization) is 
$500. Companies that opt for the additional day of one-on-one business 
matchmaking appointments will pay an additional fee of $1,500 (includes 
related expenses like transportation and interpretation) separately.

Application

    All interested firms and associations may register via the 
following link: http://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/TM/6R0R.

Exclusions

    The mission fee does not include any personal travel expenses such 
as lodging, most meals, local ground transportation (except for 
transportation to and from meetings), and air transportation. 
Participants may, however, be able to take advantage of U.S. Government 
rates for hotel rooms if available. Business or entry visas may be 
required to participate on the mission. Applying for and obtaining such 
visas will be the responsibility of the mission participant. Government 
fees and processing expenses to obtain such visas are not included in 
the participation fee. However, the Department of Commerce will provide 
instructions to each participant on the procedures required to obtain 
necessary visas.

Timeline for Recruitment and Applications

    Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, 
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the U.S. 
Commerce Department trade mission calendar (http://www.export.gov/trademissions/) and other Internet Web sites, press releases to general 
and trade media, direct mail, broadcast fax, notices by industry trade 
associations and other multiplier groups, and publicity at industry 
meetings, symposia, conferences, and trade shows.
    Recruitment for this mission will begin immediately and conclude no 
later than February 1, 2016. The U.S. Department of Commerce will 
review applications and make selection decisions as quickly as possible 
after the February 1, 2016 deadline. Applications received after 
February 1, 2016 will be considered only if space and scheduling 
constraints permit.

Conditions for Participation

    Applicants must submit a completed and signed mission application 
and supplemental application materials, including information on their 
products and/or services, primary market objectives, and goals for 
participation by February 1, 2016. If the U.S. Department of Commerce 
receives an incomplete application, the Department may either: Request 
additional information/clarification, take the lack of information into 
account when evaluating the application, or reject the application.
    Each applicant must also certify that the products and services it 
seeks to export through the mission are either produced in the United 
States, or, if not, are marketed under the name of a U.S. company and 
have at least fifty-one percent U.S. content by value. In the case of a 
trade association or organization, the applicant must certify that, for 
each firm or service provider to be represented by the association/
organization, the products and/or services the represented firm or 
service provider seeks to export are either produced in the United 
States or, if not, marketed under the name of a U.S. company and have 
at least fifty-one percent U.S. content.
    In addition, each applicant must:
     Certify that the products and services that it wishes to 
market through the mission would be in compliance with U.S. export 
controls and regulations;
     Certify that it has identified any matter pending before 
any bureau or office in the U.S. Department of Commerce;
     Certify that it has identified any pending litigation 
(including any administrative proceedings) to which it is a party that 
involves the U.S. Department of Commerce;
     Sign and submit an agreement that it and its affiliates 
(1) have not and will not engage in the bribery of foreign officials in 
connection with a company's/participant's involvement in this mission, 
and (2) maintain and enforce a policy that prohibits the bribery of 
foreign officials; and
     Certify that it meets the minimum requirements as stated 
in this announcement.
    In the case of a trade association/organization, the applicant must 
certify that each firm or service provider to be represented by the 
association/organization can make the above certifications.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    Diego Gattesco, Trade Americas Team Leader, U.S. Commercial 
Service--Wheeling, WV, Tel: 304-243-5493, Email: 
[email protected].
    Ms. Anne Novak, International Trade Specialist, Office of Trade 
Promotion Programs, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, 
Tel:

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202-482-8178, Fax: 202-482-9000, [email protected].

Frank Spector,
Acting Director, Trade Missions Program.
[FR Doc. 2015-31147 Filed 12-9-15; 8:45 am]
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