99-28980. U.S. Government Trade Event Information Request

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 214 (Friday, November 5, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 60409]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-28980]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


U.S. Government Trade Event Information Request

ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the 
continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before January 4, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier, 
Departmental Forms, Clearance Officer, [phone], Email 
[e-mail]., Department of Commerce, Room 5027, 14th & 
Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to: Susan Hamrock, The Advocacy Center, Room 3814A, The 
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th & Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, 
DC 20230; Phone number: [phone], and fax number: [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The International Trade Administration's Advocacy Center marshals 
federal resources to assist U.S. firms competing for foreign government 
procurements worldwide. The Advocacy Center is under the umbrella of 
the Trade Promotion Coordination Committee (TPCC), which is chaired by 
the Secretary of Commerce and includes 19 federal agencies involved in 
export promotion. The mission of the Advocacy Center is to promote U.S. 
exports and create U.S. jobs and coordinate U.S. Government (USG) 
advocacy among the TPCC. The purpose of the questionnaire is to collect 
the necessary information to make an evaluation as to whether a firm 
qualifies for senior-level USG support, in the form of attendance at an 
event including witnessing a commercial agreement signing. The event 
could be a company sponsored activity or a foreign or USG sponsored 
event to highlight a commercial trade success for more than one firm. 
Without this information we will be unable to determine if a U.S. firm 
is eligible for USG support for the firm's role in the event.

II. Method of Collection

    Form ITA-4136P is sent to U.S. firms that request USG advocacy 
assistance.

III. Data

    OMB Number: None.
    Form Number: ITA-4136P.
    Type of Review: Regular Submission.
    Affected Public: Companies who desire senior level USG support a 
trade activity.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 50 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Costs: The estimated annual cost for this 
collection is $3,000. ($1,250 for federal government and $1,750 for 
respondents).

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and costs) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or forms of information technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: November 1, 1999.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 99-28980 Filed 11-4-99; 8:45 am]
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