[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 19 (Monday, February 1, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7705-7709]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-02022]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Notice of Amendment for Certain Upcoming 2021 Trade Missions
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration, is announcing amended dates and deadlines for
submitting applications for several upcoming trade missions that were
previously announced and published in the Federal Register.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Amendments to Revise Trade Mission Dates,
and Deadline for Submitting Applications.
Cybersecurity Business Development Mission to Peru, Chile,
and Uruguay, with an optional stop in Argentina, scheduled for March 1-
5, and 8, 2021, postponed to October 18-22, and 25, 2021.
Cybersecurity Business Development Mission to India,
scheduled for April 19-23, 2021, postponed to November 8-12, 2021.
Trade Mission to the Caribbean Region in conjunction with
the Trade Americas--Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region
Conference, scheduled from November 15-20, 2020, postponed to October
24-29, 2021.
Education Trade Mission to India, scheduled for August 2-
7, 2021, postponed to September 12-17, 2022.
Asia EDGE (Enhancing Development and Growth through
Energy) Business Development Mission to Indonesia and Vietnam,
scheduled for March 17-26, 2021, postponed to September 16-24, 2021.
Background
Cybersecurity Business Development Mission to Peru, Chile, and Uruguay,
With an Optional Stop in Argentina
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration, is amending the Notice published at 85 FR 45172 (July
27, 2020), regarding the dates of ITA's planned Cybersecurity Business
Development Mission to Peru, Chile, and Uruguay, with an optional stop
in Argentina, which have been modified from March 1-5, and 8, 2021, to
October 18-22, and 25, 2021. The Department has been closely monitoring
COVID-19 developments and believes postponing the mission is the best
decision for the health, safety, and welfare of the participants. The
new deadline for applications has been extended to Friday, July 9,
2021. Applications may be accepted after that date if space remains and
scheduling constraints permit. Interested U.S. companies and
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trade associations/organizations that have not already submitted an
application are encouraged to do so. The schedule is updated as
follows:
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 17, 2021............... Trade Mission
Participants Arrive in Lima,
Peru.
Monday, October 18, 2021............... 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 19, 2021.............. Travel to Santiago,
Chile.
Welcome and Country
Briefing (Chile).
Presentations.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021............ One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Networking Lunch.
Cabinet/ministry
meetings.
Networking Reception
at Ambassador's residence
(TBC).
Thursday, October 21, 2021............. (Morning) Travel to
Montevideo, Uruguay.
(Afternoon)Welcome and
briefing.
Presentations by
Uruguayan government entities.
Friday, October 22, 2021............... (Morning) Business
matchmaking.
Closing Ambassador's
reception (TBC).
(Afternoon) Trade
mission participants depart
for optional Argentina stop or
return home.
Saturday-Sunday, October 23-24, 2021... Travel day or free
time for Argentina optional
stop participants.
Monday, October 25, 2021 (Optional).... Welcome and Country
Briefing (Argentina).
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and make
selection decisions on a rolling basis in accordance with the Notice
published at 85 FR 12259 (March 10, 2020). The applicants selected will
be notified as soon as possible.
Contacts
Paul Matino, Senior International Trade Specialist, Baltimore, MD--
USEAC, 410-962-4539, Paul.Matino@trade.gov
Gemal Brangman, Senior Advisor, Trade Missions, Trade Events Task
Force, Washington, DC, 202-482-3773, Gemal.Brangman@trade.gov
Peru
Leon Skarshinski, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy--Lima, Peru,
Leon.Skarshinski@trade.gov
Chile
Joshua Leibowitz, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy--Santiago, Chile,
Joshua.Leibowitz@trade.gov
Uruguay
Matthew Poole, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy--Montevideo,
Uruguay, Matthew.Poole@trade.gov
Argentina
Karen Ballard, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy--Santiago, Chile,
Karen.Ballard@trade.gov
Cybersecurity Business Development Mission to India
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration, is amending the Notice published at 85 FR 12259 (March
10, 2020), regarding the dates of ITA's planned Cybersecurity Business
Development Mission to India, which have been modified from April 19-
23, 2021, to November 8-12, 2021. The Department has been closely
monitoring COVID-19 developments and believes postponing the mission is
the best decision for the health, safety, and welfare of the
participants. The new deadline for applications has been extended to
August 5, 2021. Applications may be accepted after that date if space
remains and scheduling constraints permit. Interested U.S. companies
and trade associations/organizations that have not already submitted an
application are encouraged to do so. The schedule is updated as
follows:
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, November 7, 2021..... Trade Mission Participants
Arrive in New Delhi.
Monday, November 8, 2021..... 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 (To Be
Confirmed (TBC)).
Tuesday, November 9, 2021.... 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, November 10, 2021. Welcome Briefing, Mumbai and
Maharashtra State.
One-on-One business matchmaking
appointments.
Networking Lunch (No-Host).
One-on-One business matchmaking
appointments.
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Networking Reception at Consul
General residence (TBC).
Thursday, November 11, 2021.. 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, November 12, 2021.... 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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The U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and make
selection decisions on a rolling basis in accordance with the Notice
published at 85 FR 12259 (March 10, 2020). The applicants selected will
be notified as soon as possible.
Contacts
Suzette Nickle, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial
Service, Denver, CO, 303-844-5655, Suzette.Nickle@trade.gov
Gemal Brangman, Senior Advisor, Trade Missions, Trade Events Task
Force, Washington, DC, 202-482-3773, Gemal.Brangman@trade.gov
Trade Mission to the Caribbean Region in Conjunction With the Trade
Americas--Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region Conference
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration, is amending the Notice published at 85 FR 29928 (May
19, 2020), regarding the dates of ITA's planned Trade Mission to the
Caribbean Region in conjunction with the Trade Americas--Business
Opportunities in the Caribbean Region Conference, which have been
modified from November 15-20, 2020, to October 24-28, 2021. The
Department has been closely monitoring COVID-19 developments and
believes postponing the mission is the best decision for the health,
safety and welfare of the participants. The new deadline for
applications has been extended to May 28, 2021. Applications may be
accepted after that date if space remains and scheduling constraints
permit. Interested U.S. companies and trade associations/organizations
that have not already submitted an application are encouraged to do so.
The schedule is updated as follows:
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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Saturday, October 23, 2021... Travel Day/Arrival in Barbados.
Optional Local Tour/Activities.
Sunday, October 24, 2021..... Barbados. Afternoon:
Registration, Briefing and U.S. Embassy
Officer Consultations. Evening:
Networking Reception.
Monday, October 25, 2021..... Barbados. Morning: Registration
and Trade Americas--U.S.-Caribbean
Business Conference. Afternoon: U.S.
Embassy Officer Consultations. Evening:
Networking Reception.
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Optional
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Tuesday, October 26, 2021.... Barbados/Eastern Caribbean
Region Business-to-Business Meetings or
Travel day.
Tuesday-Thursday, October 26- Travel day or Business-to-
28, 2021. Business Meetings in: Option (A)
Dominican Republic. Option (B) Guyana.
Option (C) Haiti. Option (D) Jamaica.
Option (E) Suriname. Option (F) The
Bahamas. Option (H) Trinidad & Tobago.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and make
selection decisions on a rolling basis in accordance with the Notice
published at 84 FR 68393 (December 16, 2019). The applicants selected
will be notified as soon as possible.
Contacts
U.S. Trade Americas Team Contact Information
Delia Valdivia, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial
Service--Los Angeles (West), CA, delia.valdivia@trade.gov, Tel: 310-
597-8218
Diego Gattesco, Director, U.S. Commercial Service--Wheeling, WV,
diego.gattesco@trade.gov, Tel: 304-243-5493
Education Trade Mission to India
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration, is amending the Notice published at 85 FR 56578
(September 14, 2020), regarding the dates of ITA's planned Education
Trade Mission to India, which have been modified from August 2-7, 2021,
to September 12-17, 2022. The Department has been closely monitoring
COVID-19 developments and believes postponing the mission is the best
decision for the health, safety, and welfare of the participants. The
new deadline for applications has been extended to July 31, 2022.
Applications may be accepted after that date if space remains and
scheduling constraints permit. Interested U.S. companies and trade
associations/organizations that have not already submitted an
application are encouraged to do so. The schedule is updated as
follows:
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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New Delhi
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Monday, September 12, 2022... Travel Day/Arrival in New Delhi.
Optional Local Tour/Activities.
New Delhi: Briefing, One-on-One
matchmaking meetings; lunch hosted by
TBD; Evening: Icebreaker Reception.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022.. Half day site visit--or student
fair, to be finalized; Late afternoon
departure for Bengaluru.
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Bengaluru
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Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Travel Day/Arrival in Bengaluru.
Optional Local Tour/Activities.
Bengaluru: Briefing, One-on-One
matchmaking meetings; lunch hosted by
TBD.
Thursday, September 15, 2022. Half day site visit--or student
fair, to be finalized; Late afternoon
departure for Mumbai.
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Mumbai
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Friday, September 16, 2022... Travel Day/Arrival in Mumbai.
Optional Local Tour/Activities,
Mumbai: Briefing, One-on-One
matchmaking meetings; lunch hosted by
TBD. Student fair.
Saturday, September 17, 2022. Half day site visit--or partner
event to be finalized; Evening Wheels-
up.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and make
selection decisions on a rolling basis in accordance with the Notice
published at 85 FR 56578 (September 14, 2020). The applicants selected
will be notified as soon as possible.
Contacts
U.S. Export Assistance Center
Gabriel Zelaya, Global Education Team Leader, U.S. Commercial Service--
San Jose/Silicon Valley, U.S. Department of Commerce,
gabriela.zelaya@trade.gov, Tel: 408-335-9202
India Contact Information
Brenda VanHorn, Principal Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service--
U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai, Brenda.Vanhorn@trade.gov
Noella Monteiro, Commercial Advisor, U.S. Commercial Service--U.S.
Consulate General, Mumbai, Noella.Monteiro@trade.gov
Asia Edge (Enhancing Development and Growth Through Energy) Business
Development Mission to Indonesia and Vietnam
The Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
(ITA), is amending the Notice published at 85 FR 54353 (September 1,
2020), regarding the dates of ITA's executive-led Asia EDGE Business
Development Mission, which have been modified from March 17-26, 2021,
to September 16-24, 2021. The Department has been closely monitoring
COVID-19 developments and believes postponing the mission is necessary
to ensure safety, health, and welfare of the participants. Mission
stops will include Indonesia and Vietnam, with an optional stop in
Thailand. The mission will highlight U.S. innovation and technology;
spur U.S. industry, jobs, and competitiveness; promote U.S. exports of
low-carbon energy resources and technologies; and encourage the
development of sustainable, low-carbon energy policies in Southeast
Asia.
The new deadline for applications has been extended to May 30,
2021. The Department of Commerce will accept additional applications
for this mission and will select a total of 20 firms and/or trade
associations, including both previously selected firms and new
applicants in accordance with the Notice published at 85 FR 54353
(September 1, 2020). Once all slots have been filled, qualified
applicants will be accepted on a waitlist basis. Firms and/or trade
associations previously selected to participate in this mission will
need to confirm their availability but need not reapply. The applicants
selected will be notified as soon as possible.
The proposed schedule is updated as follows *:
* 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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Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Travel to BANGKOK.
Thursday, September 16, 2021. Optional Spin Off Program
Commences.
BANGKOK (Afternoon Sessions).
Friday, September 17, 2021... BANGKOK (Full Day Sessions)
Saturday-Sunday, September 18- Travel to JAKARTA.
19, 2021.
Monday, September 20, 2021... Official Trade Mission Program
Commences.
JAKARTA (Full Day Sessions).
Tuesday, September 21, 2021.. JAKARTA (Morning Sessions).
Travel to HO CHI MINH CITY.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 HO CHI MINH CITY (Full Day
Sessions).
Thursday, September 23, 2021. Travel to HANOI.
HANOI (Evening Reception).
Friday, September 24, 2021... HANOI (Full Day Sessions).
Official Trade Mission Program
Concludes.
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Contact Information
John Breidenstine, Regional Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy
Bangkok (Thailand), U.S. Department of Commerce, Phone: 66-2-205-5090,
Email: john.breidenstine@trade.gov
Cathy Gibbons, Global Energy Team Lead, U.S. Commercial Service,
Westchester (New York), U.S. Department of Commerce, Phone: 1-914-682-
6712, Email: cathy.gibbons@trade.gov
Victoria Yue, International Trade Specialist, Office of Energy and
Environmental Industries, U.S. Department of Commerce, Phone: 1-202-
482-3492, Email: victoria.yue@trade.gov
Eric Hsu, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy Hanoi (Vietnam), U.S.
Department of Commerce, Phone: 84-24-3850-5070, Email:
eric.hsu@trade.gov
David Nufrio, Deputy Director, Global Markets Asia, U.S. Department of
Commerce, Phone: 1-202-482-5175, Email: david.nufrio@trade.gov
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Paul Taylor, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy Jakarta (Indonesia), U.S.
Department of Commerce, Phone: 62-815-1080-0475, Email:
paul.taylor@trade.gov
Gemal Brangman,
Senior Advisor, Trade Missions, ITA Events Management Task Force.
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