[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 126 (Thursday, June 30, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 42654]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-15481]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Subsea & Onshore Technology Trade Mission to Rio de Janeiro, 
Brazil October 19-21, 2016; Amendment

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade 
Administration, is amending the Notice published at 80 FR 76657 
(December 10, 2015), regarding the Subsea & Onshore Technology Trade 
Mission to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil October 19-21, 2016, to modify the 
selection process of applicants on a rolling basis starting immediately 
and until at least 10 participants are selected, with a maximum number 
of 15 participants. Applications received after July 25, 2016, will be 
considered only if space and scheduling constrains permit and 
participation fees must be paid by August 9, 2016.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Amendments to revise the selection process.

Background

    It has been determined that the selection process of companies 
interested in participating in the mission will be vetted on a rolling 
basis. All applications will be evaluated on their ability to meet 
certain conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria outlined 
under the conditions of participation clause. Applications for this 
Mission will be accepted through July 25, 2016 (and after that date if 
space remains and scheduling constraints permit). Interested U.S. 
companies and trade associations/organizations providing oil and gas 
equipment, technology, or services as well as U.S. companies seeking to 
enter the Brazilian market for the first time are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

    Ethel M. Azueta Glen, International Trade Specialist, Trade 
Missions, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, Tel: 202-
482-5388, Fax: 202-482-9000, [email protected].

Frank Spector,
Director, Trade Missions Program.
[FR Doc. 2016-15481 Filed 6-29-16; 8:45 am]
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