[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 41 (Monday, March 2, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12259-12267]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-04210]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Announcement of Upcoming May 2020 Through April 2021 
International Trade Administration Trade Missions

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade 
Administration (ITA) is announcing six upcoming trade missions that 
will be recruited, organized, and implemented by ITA. These missions 
are:
     Security Mission for Economic Prosperity in El Salvador, 
Honduras, and Guatemala--May 10-15, 2020.
     Reconstruction Trade Mission to Southern Africa--June 15-
18, 2020.
     Executive-led Trade Mission and Business Development Event 
in East Africa--August 31, 2020-September 3, 2020.
     The 13th Annual U.S. Industry Program at the International 
Atomic Energy Agency General Conference in Vienna, Austria--September 
20-23, 2020.
     Cybersecurity Business Development Mission to Peru, Chile, 
and Uruguay, with an optional stop in Argentina--October 5-9, 2020.
     Cyber Security Business Development Mission to India--
April 19-23, 2021.
    A summary of each mission is found below. Application information 
and more detailed mission information, including the commercial setting 
and sector information, can be found at the trade mission website: 
http://export.gov/trademissions.
    For each mission, recruitment will be conducted in an open and 
public manner, including publication in the Federal Register, posting 
on the Commerce Department trade mission calendar (http://export.gov/trademissions) and other internet websites, 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gemal Brangman, Trade Promotion 
Programs, Industry and Analysis, International Trade Administration, 
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, 
DC 20230; telephone (202) 482-3773.

The Following Conditions for Participation Will Be Used for Each 
Mission

    Applicants must submit a completed and signed mission application 
and supplemental application materials, including adequate information 
on their products and/or services, primary market objectives, and goals 
for participation. If the Department of Commerce receives an incomplete 
application, the Department may either: Reject the application, request 
additional information/clarification, or take the lack of information 
into account when evaluating the application. If the requisite minimum 
number of participants is not selected for a particular mission by the 
recruitment deadline, the mission may be cancelled.
    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. firm 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. firm and have at 
least 51% U.S. content.
    A trade association/organization applicant must certify to the 
above for all of the companies it seeks to represent on the mission.
    In addition, each applicant must:
     Certify that the export of 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 Department of Commerce;

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     Certify that it has identified any pending litigation 
(including any administrative proceedings) to which it is a party that 
involves the Department of Commerce; and
     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.
    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.

The Following Selection Criteria Will Be Used for Each Mission

    Targeted mission participants are U.S. firms, services providers 
and trade associations/organizations providing or promoting U.S. 
products and services, that have an interest in entering or expanding 
their business in the mission's destination country. The following 
criteria will be evaluated in selecting participants:
     Suitability of the applicant's (or in the case of a trade 
association/organization, represented firm's or service provider's) 
products or services to these markets;
     The applicant's (or in the case of a trade association/
organization, represented firm's or service provider's) potential for 
business in the markets, including likelihood of exports resulting from 
the mission; and
     Consistency of the applicant's (or in the case of a trade 
association/organization, represented firm's or service provider's) 
goals and objectives with the stated scope of the mission.
    Balance of company participants' size and location may also be 
considered during the review process.
    Referrals from a political party or partisan political group or any 
information, including on the application, containing references to 
political contributions or other partisan political activities will be 
excluded from the application and will not be considered during the 
selection process. The sender will be notified of these exclusions.

Trade Mission Participation Fees

    If and when an applicant is selected to participate on a particular 
mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the amount of the 
designated participation fee below is required. Upon notification of 
acceptance to participate, those selected have 5 business days to 
submit payment or the acceptance may be revoked.
    Participants selected for a trade mission will be expected to pay 
for the cost of personal expenses, including, but not limited to, 
international travel, lodging, meals, transportation, communication, 
and incidentals, unless otherwise noted. Participants will, however, be 
able to take advantage of U.S. Government rates for hotel rooms. In the 
event that a mission is cancelled, no personal expenses paid in 
anticipation of a mission will be reimbursed. However, participation 
fees for a cancelled mission will be reimbursed to the extent they have 
not already been expended in anticipation of the mission.
    If a visa is required to travel on a particular mission, applying 
for and obtaining such a visa will be the responsibility of the mission 
participant. Government fees and processing expenses to obtain such a 
visa are not included in the participation fee. However, the Department 
of Commerce will provide instructions to each participant on the 
procedures required to obtain business visas.
    Trade Mission members participate in trade missions and undertake 
mission-related travel at their own risk. The nature of the security 
situation or health risk in a given foreign market at a given time 
cannot be guaranteed. The U.S. Government does not make any 
representations or guarantees as to the safety or security of 
participants. The U.S. Department of State issues U.S. Government 
international travel alerts and warnings for U.S. citizens available at 
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html. Any 
question regarding insurance coverage must be resolved by the 
participant and its insurer of choice.

Definition of Small and Medium Sized Enterprise

    For purposes of assessing participation fees, an applicant is a 
small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) if it qualifies under the Small 
Business Administration's (SBA) size standards (https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards), which vary by North American 
Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code. The SBA Size Standards 
Tool [https://www.sba.gov/size-standards/] can help you determine the 
qualifications that apply to your company.
    Mission List: (additional information about each mission can be 
found at https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions).

Security Mission for Economic Prosperity in El Salvador, Guatemala, and 
Honduras

Dates: May 10-15, 2020

Summary

    The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade 
Administration (ITA), is organizing a Security Mission for Economic 
Prosperity in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, May 10-15, 2020. The 
Trade Mission will kick off with a regional conference, Risk Management 
for Economic Prosperity, on May 11, 2020, which the mission 
participants will attend. The conference is led by the regional 
American Chambers of Commerce and will have participation by officials 
from the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. By 
joining in the mission and conference, participants will learn about 
regional priorities, policy and regulatory changes, and projects 
throughout the region. The purpose of the mission is to leverage the 
regional political and economic climate and include both Deal Team 2.0 
and the America Crece Initiative. Both events will initiate new 
opportunities to advance the interests of U.S. business in these 
markets with the development and announcement by the new governments of 
priority projects in safety & security, information and communication 
technology (ICT), infrastructure, smart cities, ports, and energy.

Proposed Timetable

    * Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on 
the availability of host government and business officials, specific 
goals of mission participants, and ground transportation.

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Sunday, May 10, 2020...................   Trade Mission
                                          Participants Arrive. Ice
                                          breaker reception for
                                          companies and core team
                                          members including participants
                                          and collaborators.
Monday, May 11, 2020...................   Regional SCO will kick
                                          off Risk Management for
                                          Economic Prosperity conference
                                          to which the mission
                                          participants will attend and
                                          learn about regional
                                          priorities, policy and
                                          regulatory changes, and
                                          projects throughout the
                                          region.

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                                          Reception in the
                                          evening at the Chief of
                                          Mission's residence for
                                          companies, government
                                          officials, and local private
                                          sector guests.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020..................   Matchmaking offered to
                                          mission participants in El
                                          Salvador.
Wednesday/Thursday, May 13-14, 2020....   Arrival in Guatemala
                                          or Honduras for matchmaking
                                          and other networking.
Friday, May 15th.......................   End of Mission.
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Participation Requirements

    All parties interested in participating in the trade mission must 
complete and submit an application package for consideration by the 
DOC. All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain 
conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. A 
minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 companies and/or trade associations 
will be selected to participate in the mission from the applicant pool.

Fees and Expenses

    After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate 
on the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of 
a participation fee is required. The participation fee for the Security 
Mission for Economic Prosperity in El Salvador then Guatemala and/or 
Honduras will be $3,500 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SME) 1 
and $4,900 for large firms or trade associations. The fee for each 
additional firm representative (large firm or SME/trade organization) 
is $500. Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals will be 
the responsibility of each mission participant. Interpreter and driver 
services can be arranged for an additional cost. Delegation members 
will be able to take advantage of U.S. Embassy rates for hotel rooms.

Timeframe for Recruitment and Application

    Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, 
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce 
Department trade mission calendar (http://export.gov/trademissions) and 
other internet websites, press releases to general and trade media, 
direct mail, notices by industry trade associations and other 
multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia, 
conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment for the mission will begin 
immediately and conclude no later than March 2, 2020. The U.S. 
Department of Commerce will review applications and inform applicants 
of selection decisions on a rolling basis. Applications received after 
March 20, 2020, will be considered only if space and scheduling 
constraints permit.

Contacts

April Redmon, Senior International Trade Specialist, Global Safety & 
Security Team, U.S. Commercial Service-Virginia/Washington, DC, 703-
235-0103, [email protected]
Judy Lao, Senior International Trade Specialist, Global Markets, WH 
Trade Policy, 202-482-2536, [email protected]
Rachel Kreissl, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service--El 
Salvador, U.S. Embassy San Salvador, 503=2501-3211, 
[email protected]
Antonio Prieto, Senior Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service--
Guatemala, U.S. Embassy Guatemala City, (502) 2326-4310/2326-4000, 
[email protected]
Rommel Alcantara, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service--
Honduras, U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, (504) 2236-9320, ext 4092, 
[email protected]
Maria Rivera, Senior Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service--El 
Salvador, U.S. Embassy San Salvador, 503-2501-3060, 
[email protected]

Reconstruction Trade Mission to Southern Africa

Dates: June 15-18, 2020

Summary

    The proposed Reconstruction Trade Mission to Southern Africa will 
visit Maputo, Mozambique, and have optional visits to Harare, Zimbabwe 
and/or Lilongwe, Malawi. The purpose of the mission is to highlight the 
reconstruction needs of these countries to U.S. suppliers and service 
providers following the devastating Cyclone Idai. Cyclone Idai is 
regarded as one of the worst-ever natural disasters in the southern 
hemisphere which had a direct impact in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and 
Malawi. In the early hours of March 15, 2019 wind speeds of more than 
100 miles/hour and a storm surge surpassing 14 feet devastated the 
coastline. The eye of the storm hit at and near the city of Beira, 
Mozambique and spread to neighboring Malawi and Zimbabwe with large-
scale flooding and mudslides.
    The trade mission participants would meet with the Ministries of 
Energy and Natural Resources, USAID partners, World Bank and African 
Development Bank representatives, and other relevant government and 
private entities in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi to discuss 
opportunities surrounding the reconstruction efforts. During the 
mission, U.S. companies will be introduced to potential local business 
partners and will be able to identify projects in which there is a 
significant demand for their products and services. The Mission will 
include representatives from U.S. producers and service providers that 
offer critical infrastructure, energy infrastructure, construction-
related products, health and IT systems infrastructure and services. 
Participating firms and associations will gain market insights, make 
industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and be better 
positioned to advance specific projects, with the goal of increasing 
U.S. exports of products and services to Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and 
Malawi. The mission will include customized one-on-one business 
appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors, 
and joint venture partners; meetings with state and local government 
officials and industry leaders; and networking events. The trade 
mission will also have the added benefit of helping contribute to the 
humanitarian effort, further burnishing the image of U.S. companies and 
strengthening U.S. relations with these countries.

Proposed Timetable

    * Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on 
the availability of host government and business officials, specific 
goals of mission participants, and ground transportation.

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Monday, June 15, 2019, Optional Stop--   Economic Briefing.
 Harare, Zimbabwe/Lilongwe, Malawi.      Government and development bank
                                          meetings.
                                         Ambassador Reception.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2019, Optional Stop--  Meetings with local private
 Harare/Lilongwe, Maputo, Mozambique.     sector.
                                         Travel to Maputo.
                                         Networking Reception.
Wednesday, June 17, 2019, Maputo,        Economic Briefing.
 Mozambique.                             Meetings with Government.
                                         Ambassador Reception.
Thursday, June 18, 2019, Maputo,         Government meetings.
 Mozambique.                             Meetings with development
                                          banks.
                                         Meetings with private sector.
                                         Depart.
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Participation Requirements

    All parties interested in participating in the Reconstruction Trade 
Mission to Southern Africa must complete and submit an application 
package for consideration by DOC. All applicants will be evaluated on 
their ability to meet certain conditions and best satisfy the selection 
criteria as outlined below. U.S. companies or trade associations 
already doing business with countries as well as U.S. companies seeking 
to enter to the countries' markets for the first time may apply. A 
minimum of 15 companies and/or trade associations will be selected for 
participation in this mission from the applicant pool.

Fees and Expenses

    After a company or trade association has been selected to 
participate on the mission, a payment to the DOC in the form of a 
participation fee is required. All companies will visit Maputo, 
Mozambique as part of the mission. The participation fee for the main 
stop to Maputo, Mozambique is $3,100 for a large firm or trade 
association and $1,400 for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), 
which covers one representative. For additional representatives the 
company participation fee is $200. The company should then select which 
optional stop, if any, it would like to join, Lilongwe, Malawi and/or 
Harare, Zimbabwe. For the optional stop to Lilongwe, Malawi the 
participation fee is $3,100 for a large firm or trade association and 
$1,500 for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), which covers one 
representative with the fee for an additional representative at $100. 
To participate in the optional stop in Harare, Zimbabwe, the 
participation fee for the optional stop to Harare is $1,750 for a large 
firm or trade association and $800 for a small or medium-sized 
enterprise (SME), which covers one representative. The minimum number 
of firms required for the Zimbabwe stop is three, and a company must 
pay $200 for an additional representative. Expenses for travel, 
lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each 
mission participant. Interpreter and driver services can be arranged 
for additional cost. Delegation members will be able to take advantage 
of U.S. Embassy rates for hotel rooms.

Timeframe for Recruitment and Application

    Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, 
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the U.S. 
Department of Commerce trade mission calendar (www.export.gov/trademissions) and other internet websites, press releases to general 
and trade media, notices by industry trade associations and other 
multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia, 
conferences, and trade shows.
    Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no 
later than March 13, 2020. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review 
applications and make selection decisions on a rolling basis until the 
minimum of fifteen participants is reached. We will inform all 
applicants of selection decisions as soon as possible after the 
applications are reviewed. Applications received after March 13th will 
be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.

How To Apply

    Applications can be downloaded from the trade mission website or 
can be obtained by contacting Tamarind Murrietta or Ashley Bubna at the 
U.S. Department of Commerce (see contact details below). Completed 
applications should be submitted to Tamarind Murrietta or Ashley Bubna.

Contacts

U.S. Commercial Service Mozambique, Tamarind Murrietta, U.S. Commercial 
Counselor, [email protected], +258-2135-5475
U.S. Commercial Service Office of Africa, Ashley Bubna, Desk Officer, 
[email protected], +1-202-482-5205

Executive-Led Mission and Business Development Event in East Africa

Date: August 31-September 3, 2020

Summary

    The United States Department of Commerce (USDOC), International 
Trade Administration (ITA), is organizing a two-part program consisting 
of an Executive-led Trade Mission (TM) and a Commercial Service (CS)-
supported Business Development Event in Nairobi, Kenya.
    The TM will be Executive-led with an emphasis on Business-to-
Government (B2G) meetings for U.S. companies interested in competing 
for government projects that are a part of the Government of Kenya's 
(GOK) Big Four agenda. Following the TM meetings, a larger group of 
U.S. companies will join the delegation to take part in a CS-supported 
event, the American Chamber of Commerce Summit 2020 (Summit). The 
Summit will have a regional focus and provide U.S. companies with 
opportunities to gain exposure to companies and officials from markets 
across East Africa (i.e., Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and 
Uganda).
    In addition to the two-part program in Kenya, interested companies 
are able to select optional spin-offs for tailored business meetings in 
Uganda and/or Tanzania before and after the Kenyan program, 
respectively.

Schedule

Proposed Timetable *

    * Note: The final schedule of meetings, events, and site visits 
will depend on the availability of host government and business 
officials, specific goals of mission participants, and flight 
availability and ground transportation options.

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Thursday, August 27....................   (OPTIONAL) B2B/B2G
                                          Meetings in Kampala, Uganda.
Friday-Sunday, August 28-30............   Weekend Travel.
                                          Trade Mission
                                          Participants Arrive in Kenya.

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                                          Country Briefing.
Monday, August 31......................   Trade Mission B2G/B2B
                                          Meetings.
                                          Official Luncheon.
                                          Trade Mission B2G/B2B
                                          Meetings.
Tuesday, September 1...................   Trade Mission B2G/B2B
                                          Meetings.
                                          Official Reception at
                                          Ambassador's Residence.
Wednesday-Thursday, September 2-3......   AmCham Summit 2020.
                                          Panel Sessions.
                                          Industry breakouts.
                                          B2B Summit Meetings.
                                          Summit Reception.
Friday-Sunday, September 4-6...........   (OPTIONAL) Weekend
                                          Travel.
                                          Trade Mission
                                          Participants Arrive.
                                          Country Briefing.
Monday, September 7....................   (OPTIONAL) B2B/B2G
                                          Meetings in Dar es Salaam,
                                          Tanzania.
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Participation Requirements

    All parties interested in participating in the executive-led trade 
mission must complete and submit an application package for 
consideration by the DOC. All applicants will be evaluated on their 
ability to meet certain conditions and best satisfy the selection 
criteria as outlined below. A minimum of six and maximum of ten firms 
and/or trade associations will be selected to participate in the 
mission from the applicant pool.

Fees and Expenses

    After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate 
on the mission, a payment to the USDOC in the form of a participation 
fee is required. The participation fee for the Executive-Led Mission 
will be $2,300 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SME) 1; and 
$3,400 for large firms or trade associations. The fee for each 
additional firm representative (large firm or SME/trade organization) 
is $500.
    Fees for optional spinoffs to Uganda and/or Tanzania will follow 
the Gold Key Service fee structure at an additional $950 per small, 
$2,300 per medium-sized, and $3,400 per large firm and trade 
association/organization, plus any direct costs.\1\
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U.S. Commercial Service user fee schedule for Gold Key Service.
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Timeline for Recruitment

    Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, 
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the USDOC 
trade mission calendar (http://export.gov/trademissions) and other 
internet websites, press releases to general and trade media, direct 
mail, notices by industry trade associations and other multiplier 
groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia, conferences, and 
trade shows. Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and 
conclude no later than July 31, 2020. The USDOC will review 
applications and inform applicants of selection decisions on a 
comparative basis. Applications received after July 31, 2020 will be 
considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.

Contacts

    U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service--Nairobi Team:

Leone Mutoka, Commercial Assistant, +254-20-363-6438, 
[email protected]
Judy Magondu, Commercial Assistant, +254 (20) 363-6400, 
[email protected]
Daniel Gaines, Commercial Officer, +254-20-363-6000 ext. 6424, 
[email protected]
Diane Jones, Senior Commercial Officer, +254-20-363-6000 ext. 6424, 
[email protected]

    U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service--Dar es Salaam Team:

Patricia Wagner, Senior Commercial Officer, +255-22-229-4243, 
[email protected]
Mary Msemwa, Commercial Specialist, + 255-22-229-4340, 
[email protected]

    State Department Partner Post--Kampala Team:

Kimberly Harrington, Counselor for Political and Economic Affairs, 
[email protected], +256 (0) 414-306214
Mark R. Krumm, Econ Officer, [email protected], +256 (0) 414-306-239

13th Annual U.S. Industry Program at the International Atomic Energy 
Agency (IAEA) General Conference in Vienna, Austria

Date: September 20-23, 2020

Summary

    The United States Department of Commerce's (DOC) International 
Trade Administration (ITA), with participation from the U.S. 
Departments of Energy and State, is organizing the 13th Annual U.S. 
Industry Program at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) 
General Conference, to be held September 20-23, 2020, in Vienna, 
Austria. The IAEA General Conference is the premier global meeting of 
civil nuclear policymakers and typically attracts senior officials and 
industry representatives from all 170 Member States. The U.S. Industry 
Program is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce's (DOC) Civil 
Nuclear Trade Initiative, a U.S. Government effort to help U.S. civil 
nuclear companies identify and capitalize on commercial civil nuclear 
opportunities around the world. The purpose of the program is to help 
the U.S. nuclear industry promote its services and technologies to an 
international audience, including senior energy policymakers from 
current and emerging markets as well as IAEA staff.
    Representatives of U.S. companies from across the U.S. civil 
nuclear supply chain are eligible to participate. In addition, 
organizations providing related services to the industry, such as 
universities, research institutions, and U.S. civil nuclear trade 
associations, are eligible for participation. The mission will help 
U.S. participants gain market insights, make industry contacts, 
solidify business strategies, and identify or advance specific projects 
with the goal of increasing U.S. civil nuclear exports to a wide 
variety of countries interested in nuclear energy.
    The schedule includes: Meetings with foreign delegations and 
discussions with senior U.S. Government officials on important civil 
nuclear topics including regulations, technology and standards, 
liability, public acceptance, export controls, financing, 
infrastructure development, and R&D cooperation. Past U.S. Industry 
Programs have included participation by the U.S. Secretary of Energy, 
the Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and 
senior U.S. Government officials from the Departments of Commerce, 
Energy, State, the Export-

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Import Bank of the United States, and the National Security Council.
    There are significant opportunities for U.S. businesses in the 
global civil nuclear energy market. With 55 reactors currently under 
construction in 15 countries and 160 nuclear plant projects planned in 
27 countries over the next 8-10 years, this translates to a market 
demand for equipment and services totaling $500-740 billion over the 
next ten years.

Proposed Timetable

    **** Note that specific events and meeting times have yet to be 
confirmed ****

Sunday, September 20

3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.--1-1 Showtime Meetings with visiting ITA Staff
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.--U.S. Industry Welcome Reception

Monday, September 21

7:00 a.m.--Industry Program Breakfast Begins
8:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.--U.S. Policymakers Roundtable
9:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m.--Break
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.--USG Dialogue with Industry
11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.--IAEA Side Events
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.--Break
12:30-6:00 p.m.--Country Briefings for Industry Delegation (presented 
by foreign delegates)
7:30-9:30 p.m.--U.S. Mission to the IAEA Reception

Tuesday, September 22

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.--Country Briefings for Industry (presented by 
foreign delegates)
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.--IAEA Side Event Meetings

Wednesday, September 23

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.--Country Briefings for Industry (presented by 
foreign delegates)
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.--IAEA Side Event Meetings

Participation Requirements

    All parties interested in participating in the trade mission must 
complete and submit an application package for consideration by the 
DOC. All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain 
conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. A 
minimum of 15 and maximum of 50 companies and/or trade associations 
and/or U.S. academic and research institutions will be selected to 
participate in the mission from the applicant pool. The first ten 
applicants will be permitted to send two representatives per 
organization (if desired). After the first ten applicants, additional 
representatives will be permitted only if space is available. 
Participating companies may send more than two participants if space 
permits. The Department of Commerce will evaluate applications and 
inform applicants of selection decisions beginning three weeks after 
publication in the Federal Register and on a rolling basis thereafter 
until the maximum number of participants has been selected.

Fees and Expenses

    After a company or organization has been selected to participate on 
the mission, a payment to the DOC in the form of a participation fee is 
required. The fee covers ITA support to register U.S. industry 
participants for the IAEA General Conference. Expenses for travel, 
lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each 
mission participant. Interpreter and driver services can be arranged 
for additional cost. Participants will be able to take advantage of 
discounted rates for hotel rooms.
    The fee to participate in the event is $5,200 for a large company 
and $4,400 for a small or medium-sized company (SME)2, a trade 
association, or a U.S. university or research institution. The fee for 
each additional representative (large company, trade association, 
university/research institution, or SME) is $2,000.

Timeframe for Recruitment and Application

    Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, 
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce 
Department trade mission calendar (http://export.gov/trademissions), 
and notices by industry trade associations and other multiplier groups. 
Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no 
later than July 17, 2020. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review 
applications and inform applicants of selection decisions on a rolling 
basis. Applications received after July 20, 2020, will be considered 
only if space and scheduling constraints permit.

Contacts

Jonathan Chesebro, Industry & Analysis, Office of Energy and 
Environmental Industries, Washington, DC, Tel: (202) 482-1297, Email: 
[email protected]
Devin Horne, Industry & Analysis, Office of Energy and Environmental 
Industries, Washington, DC, Tel: (202) 482-0775, Email: 
[email protected]

Cyber-Security Business Development Mission to Peru, Chile, and Uruguay 
With Optional Stop in Argentina

Dates: October 5-9, 2020

Summary

    The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade 
Administration (ITA), is organizing a Cybersecurity Business 
Development Mission to Peru, Chile, and Uruguay, October 5-9, 2020, 
with an optional stop in Argentina on October 13, 2020.
    This mission aims to introduce U.S. firms and trade associations to 
some of South America's most rapidly growing information and 
communication technology (ICT), security, and critical infrastructure 
protection markets. It will assist U.S. companies in finding business 
partners to which they may export their products and services to the 
region. Target participants are U.S. companies and U.S. trade 
associations with members that provide cybersecurity and critical 
infrastructure protection products and services. The mission will visit 
Santiago, Chile; Montevideo, Uruguay; and Lima, Peru, along with an 
optional stop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Participating firms will have 
the opportunity to gain market insights, make industry contacts, 
solidify business strategies, and advance their own specific projects, 
all with the goal of increasing U.S. cyber security product and service 
exports to the region. This mission will include customized, one-on-
one, business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, 
distributors, and joint venture partners. It will also allow for 
meetings with industry leaders as well as state and local government 
officials, along with other networking events.

Proposed Timetable

    * Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on 
the availability of host government and business officials, specific 
goals of mission participants, and ground transportation.

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Sunday, October 4, 2020................   Trade Mission
                                          Participants Arrive in Lima,
                                          Peru.

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Monday, October 5, 2020................   Welcome and Country
                                          Briefing (Peru).
                                          Presentations and/or
                                          cabinet/ministry meetings.
                                          Networking Lunch.
                                          One-on-One business
                                          matchmaking appointments.
                                          Networking Reception
                                          at Ambassador's residence
                                          (TBC).
Tuesday, October 6, 2020...............   Travel to Santiago,
                                          Chile.
                                          Welcome and Country
                                          Briefing (Chile).
                                          Presentations.
Wednesday, October 7, 2020.............   One-on-One business
                                          matchmaking appointments.
                                          Networking Lunch.
                                          Cabinet/ministry
                                          meetings.
                                          Networking Reception
                                          at Ambassador's residence
                                          (TBC).
Thursday, October 8, 2020..............   (Morning) Travel to
                                          Montevideo, Uruguay.
                                          (Afternoon)Welcome and
                                          briefing.
                                          Presentations by
                                          Uruguayan government entities.
Friday, October 9, 2020................   (Morning) Business
                                          matchmaking.
                                          Closing Ambassador's
                                          reception (TBC).
                                          (Afternoon) Trade
                                          mission participants depart
                                          for optional Argentina stop or
                                          return home.
Saturday-Monday, October 10-12, 2020...   Travel day or free
                                          time for Argentina optional
                                          stop participants.
                                          National Holiday
                                          (Argentina) on Monday, October
                                          12th.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 (Optional)...   Welcome and Country
                                          Briefing (Argentina).
                                          One-on-One business
                                          matchmaking appointments.
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Participation Requirements

    All parties interested in participating in the trade mission 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 minimum of 12 and maximum of 15 firms 
and/or trade associations will be selected to participate in the 
mission from the applicant pool.

Fees and Expenses

    After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate 
on the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of 
a participation fee is required. The participation fee for the business 
development mission will be $5,700 for small or medium-sized 
enterprises (SME); and $7,750 for large firms or trade associations. 
The fee for each additional firm representative (large firm or SME/
trade organization) is $1,000. The cost for the optional stop in 
Argentina is not included and is charged as a full Gold Key Service fee 
at an additional $950 per small, $2,300 per medium-sized, and $3,400 
per large firm and trade association/organization, plus any direct 
costs.\2\ Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals will be 
the responsibility of each mission participant. Interpreter and driver 
services can be arranged for additional cost. Delegation members will 
be able to take advantage of U.S. Embassy rates for hotel rooms.
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U.S. Commercial Service user fee schedule for Gold Key Service.
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Timeframe for Recruitment and Application

    Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, 
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce 
Department trade mission calendar (http://export.gov/trademissions) and 
other internet websites, press releases to general and trade media, 
direct mail, notices by industry trade associations and other 
multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia, 
conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment for the mission will begin 
immediately and conclude no later than July 17, 2020. The U.S. 
Department of Commerce will review applications and inform applicants 
of selection decisions on a rolling basis until the maximum number of 
participants is selected. Applications received after July 17, 2020, 
will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.

Contacts

USA

Gemal Brangman, Senior Advisor, Trade Missions, Trade Events Management 
Task Force, Washington, DC, 202-482-3773, [email protected]
Paul Matino, Senior International Trade Specialist, Baltimore, MD--
USEAC, 410-962-4539, [email protected]
Pompeya Lambrecht, Senior International Trade Specialist, Northern 
Virginia--USEAC, 703-235-0102, [email protected]

Peru

    Leon Skarshinski, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy--Lima, Peru, 
[email protected]

Chile

    Joshua Leibowitz, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy--Santiago, 
Chile, [email protected]

Uruguay

    Matthew Poole, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy--Montevideo, 
Uruguay, [email protected]

Argentina

    Karen Ballard, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy--Santiago, Chile, 
[email protected]

Cyber Security Business Development Mission to India

Dates: April 19-23, 2021

Summary

    The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade 
Administration (ITA), is organizing an Executive-led Cyber Security 
Business Development Mission to India.
    The purpose of the mission is to introduce U.S. firms and trade 
associations to India's information and communication technology (ICT) 
security and critical infrastructure protection markets and to assist 
U.S. companies to find business partners and export their products and 
services to the region. The mission is intended to include 
representatives from U.S. companies and U.S. trade associations with 
members that provide cyber security, data protection, critical 
infrastructure protection, and other cyber security related equipment 
and services. The mission will visit India where U.S. firms will have 
access to business development opportunities

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across India. Participating firms will gain market insights, make 
industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance specific 
projects, with the goal of increasing U.S. exports of products and 
services to India. The mission will include customized one-on-one 
business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, 
distributors and joint venture partners; meetings with state and local 
government officials and industry leaders; and networking events.

Proposed Timetable

    * Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on 
the availability of host government and business officials, specific 
goals of mission participants, and ground transportation.

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Sunday, April 18.......................   Trade Mission
                                          Participants Arrive in New
                                          Delhi.
Monday, April 19.......................   Welcome and Country
                                          Briefing.
                                          One-on-One business
                                          matchmaking appointments.
                                          Networking Lunch (No-
                                          Host).
                                          One-on-One business
                                          matchmaking appointments.
                                          Networking Reception
                                          at Deputy Chief of Mission
                                          residence (TBC).
Tuesday, April 20......................   Breakfast roundtable
                                          with Indian industry groups
                                          and associations (TBC).
                                          Cyber Security event
                                          to share best practices and
                                          promote participants.
                                          Networking Lunch (No-
                                          Host).
                                          Ministry and other
                                          Indian Government Briefings
                                          and Meetings.
                                          Transportation from
                                          Hotel to Airport Included
                                          Travel to Mumbai.
Wednesday, April 21....................   Welcome Briefing,
                                          Mumbai and Maharashtra State.
                                          One-on-One business
                                          matchmaking appointments.
                                          Networking Lunch (No-
                                          Host).
                                          One-on-One business
                                          matchmaking appointments.
                                          Networking Reception
                                          at Consul General residence
                                          (TBC).
Thursday, April 22.....................   Breakfast roundtable
                                          with Indian industry groups
                                          and associations (TBC).
                                          Cyber Security event
                                          to share best practices and
                                          promote participants.
                                          Networking Lunch (No-
                                          Host).
                                          Indian Government
                                          Briefings and Meetings.
                                          Travel to Airport (NOT
                                          INCLUDED).
Friday, April 23.......................   OPTIONAL STOP--
                                          Bangalore or Hyderabad.
                                          One-on-One business
                                          matchmaking appointments.
                                          Networking Lunch (No-
                                          Host).
                                          One-on-One business
                                          matchmaking appointments.
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Participation Requirements

    All parties interested in participating in the trade mission must 
complete and submit an application package for consideration by the 
DOC. All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain 
conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. A 
minimum of 12 and maximum of 20 firms and/or trade associations will be 
selected to participate in the mission from the applicant pool.

Fees and Expenses

    After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate 
on the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of 
a participation fee is required. The participation fee for the Cyber 
Security Business Development Mission will be $3,200 for small or 
medium-sized enterprises (SME); and $6,000 for large firms or trade 
associations. The fee for each additional firm representative (large 
firm or SME/trade organization) is $1,000. Expenses for travel, 
lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each 
mission participant. Interpreter and driver services can be arranged 
for additional cost. Delegation members may be able to take advantage 
of preferential rates for hotel rooms.

Timeframe for Recruitment and Application

    Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, 
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce 
Department trade mission calendar (http://export.gov/trademissions) and 
other internet websites, press releases to general and trade media, 
direct mail, notices by industry trade associations and other 
multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia, 
conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment for the mission will begin 
immediately and conclude no later than February 1, 2021. The U.S. 
Department of Commerce will review applications and inform applicants 
of selection decisions on a rolling basis. Applications received after 
February 1, 2021 will be considered only if space and scheduling 
constraints permit.

CONTACTS

USA

Pompeya Lambrecht, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. 
Commercial Service, International Trade Administration [bond] U.S. 
Department of Commerce, Arlington, VA, Tel: 703-756-1707, 
[email protected]
Gemal Brangman, Project Officer, International Trade Administration 
[bond] U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC, Tel: 202-482-3773, 
Fax: 202-482-9000, [email protected]
Paul Matino, International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service, 
International Trade Administration [bond] U.S. Department of Commerce, 
300 W. Pratt St, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21201, Tel. 410-962-4581
Jorge Pardo, International Trade Specialist, International Trade 
Administration, Industry and Analysis, Office of Digital Services 
Industries, U.S. Department of Commerce, Tel: 202-482-5879, 
[email protected].

Office of South Asia

Noor Sclafani, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan Desk, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Tel: 202-482-1421, 
[email protected]
Carla Men[eacute]ndez McManus, Commercial Officer, U.S. Consulate 
General, Mumbai, U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade 
Administration [bond] U.S. Department of Commerce, Tel: + 91-22-672-
4000, [email protected]

    In India, until July 2020:

Erick Kish, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy New Delhi, U.S. Commercial 
Service, International Trade Administration [bond] U.S. Department of

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Commerce, Tel: +91-11-2347-2347, [email protected].

    In India, from August 2020 onwards:

Brenda VanHorn, Principal Commercial Officer, U.S. Consulate Mumbai, 
U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade Administration [bond] U.S. 
Department of Commerce, Tel: + 91-22-672-4215, 
[email protected].

Gemal Brangman,
Senior Advisor for Trade Missions.
[FR Doc. 2020-04210 Filed 2-28-20; 8:45 am]
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