[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 222 (Wednesday, November 18, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 64038]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-30781]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request
DOC has submitted 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 of 1995, Public Law 104-
13.
Bureau: International Trade Administration.
Title: Trade Fair Certification Program: Application.
Agency Form Number: ITA-4100P.
OMB Number: 0625-0130.
Type of Request: Regular Submission.
Burden: 700 hours.
Number of Respondents: 70.
Avg. Hours Per Response: 10 hours.
Needs and Uses: Private trade show organizers, trade associations,
U.S. agents of foreign fair authorities, and other entities use this
form to apply for certification of their ability to organize and manage
a U.S. pavilion at a foreign trade show. The Department of Commerce
uses information from the form to evaluate if both the show and the
organizer meet the Department's high standards in areas such as
recruiting, delivering show services, attracting small and medium size
firms, booth pricing, and being an appropriate marketing venue for U.S.
firms. The form asks organizers to respond to 23 questions ranging from
simple name and address to pricing options to outlining their
experience and marketing plans. 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 a commitment by the applicant to abide by the
terms set forth for program participation.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for profit, not-for-profit
institutions.
Frequency: On occasion.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit,
voluntary.
OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395-7340.
Copies of the above information collection can be obtained by
calling or writing Linda Engelmeier, Department Forms Clearance
Officer, (202) 482-3272, Department of Commerce, Room 5327, 14th and
Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20230.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information
collection should be sent to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, Room
10202, New Executive Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20503 within 30
days of the publication of this notice.
Dated: November 12, 1998.
Linda Engelmeier,
Department Forms Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-30781 Filed 11-17-98; 8:45 am]
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