98-15605. Trade Fair Certification Program: Application; Proposed Collection; Comment Request

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 112 (Thursday, June 11, 1998)]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Trade Fair Certification Program: Application; Proposed 
Collection; Comment Request

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 August 10, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier, 
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 
5327, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230. Phone 
number: [phone].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to: John Klingelhut, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, 
Export Promotion Services, Room 2810, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW, 
Washington, DC 20230; Phone number: [phone], and fax number: 
[phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    Certified Trade Missions are overseas events that are planned, 
organized and led by both Federal and non-Federal government export 
promotion agencies such as industry trade associations, agencies of 
State and local governments, chambers of commerce, regional groups and 
other export-oriented groups. The Trade Fair Certification Program 
Application form is the vehicle by which individual firms apply, and if 
accepted agree, to participate in the Department of Commerce's (DOC) 
trade promotion events program, identify the products or services they 
intend to sell or promote, and record their required participation 
fees. The collection of information is required for DOC to properly 
assess the credentials of the shows and applicants.

II. Method of Collection

    Form ITA 4100P is sent by request to U.S. firms. Applicant firms 
complete the form and return it to the Department of Commerce.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0625-0130.
    Form Number: ITA-4100P.
    Type of Review: Revision-Regular Submission.
    Affected Public: Companies applying to participate in Department of 
Commerce trade fair events.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 70.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 10 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 700 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Costs: The estimated annual cost for this 
collection is $31,500.00 ($24,500.00 for respondents and $7,000.00 for 
federal government).

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: June 8, 1998.
Linda Engelmeier,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 98-15605 Filed 6-10-98; 8:45 am]
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