[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, (202) 482-3272, Email
L[email protected]., 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: (202) 482-3896, and fax number: (202) 482-3508.
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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