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Notification to Interested Parties 

This determination is issued and 

published in accordance with section 

781(b) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.225(f). 

Dated: August 9, 2018. 

James Maeder, 

Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for 

Antidumping and Countervailing Duty 

Operations performing the duties of Deputy 

Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and 

Countervailing Duty Operations. 

Appendix I—List of Topics Discussed in 

the Preliminary Decision Memorandum 

I. Summary 

II. Background 

III. Scope of the Order 

IV. Scope of the Anti-circumvention Inquiry 

V. Period of Anticircumvention Inquiry 

VI. Affiliation and Collapsing 

VII. Statutory Framework 

VIII. Application of Adverse Facts Available 

With an Adverse Inference 

IX. Statutory Analysis 

X. Recommendation 

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BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

International Trade Administration 

[Docket No.: 180719677–8677–01] 

Call for Applications for the 

International Buyer Program Quarters 

2 and 3 Calendar Year 2019 

AGENCY: Industry and Analysis, 

International Trade Administration, 

Department of Commerce. 

ACTION: Notice and call for applications. 

SUMMARY: In this notice, the U.S. 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

International Trade Administration 

(ITA) announces that it will accept 

applications for the International Buyer 

Program (IBP) for quarters 2 and 3 of 

calendar year 2019 (April 1, 2019, 

through September 30, 2019). The IBP is 

currently undergoing a program review 

that may result in new ITA products 

and services for trade shows and it will 

take ITA some time to implement the 

recommended changes. Therefore, IBP 

is only moving forward with the current 

program until September 30, 2019. 

Should the program review result in 

new ITA products and services for trade 

shows, they will be announced 

separately in the Federal Register. This 

announcement also sets out the 

objectives, procedures and application 

review criteria for the IBP. The purpose 

of the IBP is to bring international 

buyers together with U.S. firms in 

industries with high export potential at 

leading U.S. trade shows. Specifically, 

through the IBP, the ITA selects 

domestic trade shows which will 

receive ITA services in the form of 

global promotion in foreign markets, 

recruitment of foreign buyers, and 

provision of export counseling to 

exhibitors at the trade show. This notice 

covers selection for IBP participation 

during quarters 2 and 3 of calendar year 

2019. 

DATES: Applications for the IBP for 

quarters 2 and 3 of calendar year 2019 

must be received by October 5, 2018. 

ADDRESSES: The application form can be 

found at www.export.gov/ibp. 

Applications may be submitted by any 

of the following methods: (1) Mail/Hand 

(including express) Delivery Service: 

International Buyer Program, Trade 

Promotion Programs, International 

Trade Administration, U.S. Department 

of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave. 

NW, Mailstop 52024, Washington, DC 

20230; or (2) email: IBP2019@trade.gov. 

Email applications will be accepted as 

interim applications, but must be 

followed by a signed original 

application that is received by the 

program no later than five (5) business 

days after the application deadline. To 

ensure that applications are received by 

the deadline, applicants are strongly 

urged to send applications by express 

delivery service (e.g., U.S. Postal Service 

Express Delivery, Federal Express, UPS, 

etc.). 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Vidya Desai, Senior Advisor for Trade 

Events, Trade Promotion Programs, 

International Trade Administration, 

U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 

Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 

20230; Telephone (202) 482–2311; 

Email: IBP2019@trade.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IBP 

was established in the Omnibus Trade 

and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Pub. 

L. 100–418, title II, § 2304, codified at 

15 U.S.C. 4724) to bring international 

buyers together with U.S. firms by 

promoting leading U.S. trade shows in 

industries with high export potential. 

The IBP emphasizes cooperation 

between the DOC and trade show 

organizers to benefit U.S. firms 

exhibiting at selected shows and 

provides practical, hands-on assistance 

such as export counseling and market 

analysis to U.S. companies interested in 

exporting. Shows selected for the IBP 

will provide a venue for U.S. companies 

interested in expanding their sales into 

international markets. 

Through the IBP, ITA selects U.S. 

trade shows, with participation by U.S. 

firms interested in exporting, that ITA 

determines to be leading international 

trade shows, for promotion in overseas 

markets by U.S. Embassies and 

Consulates. The DOC is authorized to 

provide successful applicants with 

services in the form of overseas 

promotion of the show; outreach to 

show participants about exporting; 

recruitment of potential buyers to attend 

the events; and staff assistance in setting 

up international trade centers at the 

shows. Worldwide promotion is 

executed through ITA offices at U.S. 

Embassies and Consulates in more than 

70 countries representing the United 

States’ major trading partners, and also 

in Embassies in countries where ITA 

does not maintain offices. 

ITA is accepting applications from 

trade show organizers for the IBP for 

trade shows taking place between April 

1, 2019, and September 30, 2019. 

Selection of a trade show is valid for 

one show, i.e., a trade show organizer 

seeking selection for a recurring show 

must submit a new application for 

selection for each occurrence of the 

show. For shows that occur more than 

once in a calendar year, the trade show 

organizer must submit a separate 

application for each show. 

For the IBP in quarters 2 and 3 of 

calendar year 2019, the ITA expects to 

select approximately 8 shows from 

among the applicants. The ITA will 

select those shows that are determined 

to most clearly meet the statutory 

mandate in 15 U.S.C. 4721 to promote 

U.S. exports, especially those of smalland medium-sized enterprises, and the 

selection criteria articulated below. 

There is no fee required to submit an 

application. If accepted into the 

program for quarter 2 or 3 of calendar 

year 2019, a participation fee of $9,800 

is required for shows of five days or 

fewer. For trade shows more than five 

days in duration, or requiring more than 

one International Trade Center, a 

participation fee of $15,000 is required. 

For trade shows ten days or more in 

duration, and/or requiring more than 

two International Trade Centers, the 

participation fee will be determined by 

DOC and stated in the written 

notification of acceptance calculated on 

a full cost recovery basis. Successful 

applicants will be required to enter into 

a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) 

with ITA within 10 days of written 

notification of acceptance into the 

program. The participation fee (by check 

or credit card) is due within 30 days of 

written notification of acceptance into 

the program. 

The MOA constitutes an agreement 

between ITA and the show organizer 

specifying which responsibilities for 

international promotion and export 

assistance services at the trade shows 

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the IBP and, in turn, which 

responsibilities are to be undertaken by 

the show organizer. Anyone requesting 

application information will be sent a 

sample copy of the MOA along with the 

application and a copy of this Federal 

Register Notice. Applicants are 

encouraged to review the MOA closely 

as IBP participants are required to 

comply with all terms, conditions, and 

obligations in the MOA. Trade show 

organizer obligations include, but are 

not limited to, providing waived or 

reduced admission fees for international 

attendees who are participating in the 

IBP, the construction of an International 

Trade Center at the trade show, 

production of an export interest 

directory, and provision of 

complimentary hotel accommodations 

for DOC staff as explained in the MOA. 

Some of the most important 

commitments for the trade show 

organizer are to: include in the terms 

and conditions of its exhibitor contracts 

provisions for the protection of 

intellectual property rights (IPR); to 

have procedures in place at the trade 

show to address IPR infringement 

which, at a minimum, provide 

information to help U.S. exhibitors 

procure legal representation during the 

trade show; and to agree to assist the 

DOC to reach and educate U.S. 

exhibitors on the Strategy Targeting 

Organized Piracy (STOP!), IPR 

protection measures available during 

the show, and the means to protect IPR 

in overseas markets, as well as in the 

United States. ITA responsibilities 

include, but are not limited to, the 

worldwide promotion of the trade show 

and, where feasible, recruitment of 

international buyers to that show, 

provision of on-site export assistance to 

U.S. exhibitors at the show, and the 

reporting of results to the show 

organizer. 

Selection as an IBP partner does not 

constitute a guarantee by DOC of the 

show’s success. IBP selection is not an 

endorsement of the show except as to its 

international buyer activities. Nonselection of an applicant for the IBP 

should not be viewed as a determination 

that the show will not be successful in 

promoting U.S. exports. 

Eligibility: All 2019 U.S. trade shows 

taking place between April 1, 2019, and 

September 30, 2019, are eligible to 

apply for IBP participation through the 

show organizer. 

Exclusions: Trade shows that are 

either first-time or horizontal (nonindustry specific) shows generally will 

not be considered. Trade shows that 

take place October 1, 2019, through 

December 31, 2019, will not be 

considered at this time. IBP has already 

selected shows for quarter 1 (January 1– 

March 31) of calendar year 2019. 

General Evaluation Criteria: The ITA 

will evaluate shows for the International 

Buyer Program using the following 

criteria: 

(a) Export Potential: The trade show 

promotes products and services from 

U.S. industries that have high export 

potential, as determined by DOC 

sources, including industry analysts’ 

assessment of export potential, ITA best 

prospects lists and U.S. export statistics. 

(b) Level of International Interest: The 

trade show meets the needs of a 

significant number of overseas markets 

and corresponds to marketing 

opportunities as identified by ITA. 

Previous international attendance at the 

show may be used as an indicator of 

such interest. 

(c) Scope of the Show: The show 

offers a broad spectrum of U.S. made 

products and services for the subject 

industry. Trade shows with a majority 

of U.S. firms as exhibitors will be given 

priority. 

(d) U.S. Content of Show Exhibitors: 

Trade shows with exhibitors featuring a 

high percentage of products produced in 

the United States or products with a 

high degree of U.S. content will be 

preferred. 

(e) Stature of the Show: The trade 

show is clearly recognized by the 

industry it covers as a leading show for 

the promotion of that industry’s 

products and services both domestically 

and internationally, and as a showplace 

for the latest technology or services in 

that industry. 

(f) Level of Exhibitor Interest: U.S. 

exhibitors have expressed interest in 

receiving international business visitors 

during the trade show. A significant 

number of U.S. exhibitors should be 

seeking to begin exporting or to expand 

their sales into additional export 

markets. 

(g) Level of Overseas Marketing: There 

has been a demonstrated effort by the 

applicant to market this show and prior 

related shows. For this criterion, the 

applicant should describe in detail, 

among other information, the 

international marketing program to be 

conducted for the show, and explain 

how efforts should increase individual 

and group international attendance. 

(h) Logistics: The trade show site, 

facilities, transportation services, and 

availability of accommodations at the 

site of the exhibition (i.e. International 

Trade Center, interpreters) are capable 

of accommodating large numbers of 

attendees whose native language will 

not be English. 

(i) Level of Cooperation: The 

applicant demonstrates a willingness to 

cooperate with the ITA to fulfill the 

program’s goals and adhere to the target 

dates set out in the MOA and in the 

show timetables, both of which are 

available from the program office (see 

the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

section above). Past experience in the 

IBP will be taken into account in 

evaluating the applications received. 

(j) Delegation Incentives: The IBP 

Office will be evaluating the level and/ 

or range of incentives offered to 

delegations and/or delegation leaders 

recruited by U.S. overseas Embassies 

and Consulates. Examples of incentives 

to international visitors and to 

organized delegations include: Special 

organized events, such as receptions, 

meetings with association executives, 

briefings, and site tours; and 

complimentary accommodations for 

delegation leaders (beyond those 

required in the MOA). 

Review Process: ITA will evaluate all 

applications received based on the 

criteria set out in this notice. Vetting 

will focus primarily on the export 

potential, level of international interest, 

and stature of the show. In reviewing 

applications, ITA will also consider 

scheduling and sector balance in terms 

of the need to allocate resources to 

support selected shows. 

Application Requirements: Show 

organizers submitting applications for 

quarter 2 or 3 of calendar year 2019 IBP 

are requested to submit: (1) A narrative 

statement addressing each question in 

the application, Form OMB 0625–0143 

(found at www.export.gov/ibp); (2) a 

signed statement that ‘‘The information 

submitted in this application is correct 

and the applicant will abide by the 

terms set forth in the Call for 

Applications for the 2019 International 

Buyer Program (April 1, 2019 through 

September 30, 2019);’’ and (3) two 

copies of the application: one copy of 

the application printed on company 

letterhead, and one electronic copy of 

the application submitted on a CD–RW 

(preferably in Microsoft Word® format), 

on or before the deadline noted above. 

There is no fee required to apply. 

Applications for the IBP must be 

received by October 5, 2018. ITA 

expects to issue the results of its review 

process in October 2018. 

Legal Authority: The statutory 

program authority for the ITA to 

conduct the International Buyer 

Program is 15 U.S.C. 4724. The DOC has 

the legal authority to enter into MOAs 

with show organizers under the 

provisions of the Mutual Educational 

and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 

(MECEA), as amended (22 U.S.C. 2455(f) 

and 2458(c)). MECEA allows ITA to 

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services from firms for the purposes of 

furthering its mission. 

The Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) has approved the information 

collection requirements of the 

application to this program (Form OMB 

0625–0143) under the provisions of the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 

U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (OMB Control No. 

0625–0143). Notwithstanding any other 

provision of law, no person is required 

to respond to, nor shall a person be 

subject to a penalty for failure to comply 

with, a collection of information subject 

to the requirements of the Paperwork 

Reduction Act, unless that collection of 

information displays a currently valid 

OMB Control Number. 

For further information please 

contact: Vidya Desai, Senior Advisor for 

Trade Events, Trade Promotion 

Programs (IBP2019@trade.gov). 

Dustin Ross, 

Trade Promotion Programs. 

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BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

International Trade Administration 

[Docket No.: 180719676–8676–01] 

Call for Applications for the 

International Buyer Program Select for 

Quarters 2 and 3 Calendar Year 2019 

AGENCY: Industry and Analysis, 

International Trade Administration, 

Department of Commerce. 

ACTION: Notice and call for applications. 

SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of 

Commerce (DOC), International Trade 

Administration (ITA) announces that it 

will accept applications for the 

International Buyer Program (IBP) Select 

for quarters 2 and 3 of calendar year 

2019 (April 1, 2019, through September 

30, 2019). The IBP Select is currently 

undergoing a program review that may 

result in new ITA products and services 

for trade shows and it will take ITA 

some time to implement the 

recommended changes. Therefore, IBP 

is only moving forward with the current 

program until September 30, 2019. 

Should the program review result in 

new ITA products and services for trade 

shows, they will be announced 

separately in the Federal Register. 

This announcement sets out the 

objectives, procedures and application 

review criteria for IBP Select. Under IBP 

Select, ITA recruits international buyers 

to U.S. trade shows to meet with U.S 

suppliers exhibiting at those shows. The 

main difference between IBP and IBP 

Select is that IBP offers worldwide 

promotion, whereas IBP Select focuses 

on promotion and recruitment in up to 

five international markets. Specifically, 

through the IBP Select, the DOC selects 

domestic trade shows that will receive 

ITA services in the form of targeted 

promotion and recruitment in up to five 

foreign markets, as well as export 

counseling to exhibitors at the trade 

show. This notice covers selection for 

IBP Select participation during quarters 

2 and 3 of calendar year 2019. 

DATES: Applications for IBP Select for 

quarters 2 and 3 of calendar year 2019 

must be received by October 5, 2018. 

ADDRESSES: The application form can be 

found at www.export.gov/ibp. 

Applications may be submitted by any 

of the following methods: (1) Mail/Hand 

(including express) Delivery Service: 

International Buyer Program, Trade 

Promotion Programs, International 

Trade Administration, U.S. Department 

of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave. 

NW, Mailstop 52024, Washington, DC 

20230 or (2) email: IBP2019@trade.gov. 

Email applications will be accepted as 

interim applications, and must be 

followed by a signed original 

application that is received by the 

program no later than five (5) business 

days after the application deadline. To 

ensure that applications are received by 

the deadline, applicants are strongly 

urged to send applications by express 

delivery service (e.g., U.S. Postal Service 

Express Delivery, Federal Express, UPS, 

etc.). 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Vidya Desai, Senior Advisor, Trade 

Promotion Programs, International 

Trade Administration, U.S. Department 

of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave. 

NW, Mailstop 52024, Washington, DC 

20230; Telephone (202) 482–2311; 

Email: IBP2019@trade.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IBP 

was established in the Omnibus Trade 

and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Pub. 

L. 100–418, title II, § 2304, codified at 

15 U.S.C. 4724) to bring international 

buyers together with U.S. firms by 

promoting leading U.S. trade shows in 

industries with high export potential. 

The IBP emphasizes cooperation 

between the DOC and trade show 

organizers to benefit U.S. firms 

exhibiting at selected shows and 

provides practical, hands-on assistance 

such as export counseling and market 

analysis to U.S. companies interested in 

exporting. Shows selected for the IBP 

Select will provide a venue for U.S. 

companies interested in expanding their 

sales into international markets. 

Through the IBP Select, ITA selects 

U.S. trade shows, with participation by 

U.S. firms interested in exporting, that 

ITA determines to be leading 

international trade shows. DOC 

provides successful applicants with 

services in the form of targeted overseas 

promotion of the show by U.S. 

Embassies and Consulates; outreach to 

show participants about exporting; 

recruitment of potential buyers to attend 

the shows; and staff assistance in setting 

up and staffing international trade 

centers at the shows. Targeted 

promotion in up to five markets can be 

executed through the overseas offices of 

ITA or by U.S. Embassies in countries 

where ITA does not maintain offices. 

ITA is accepting applications for IBP 

Select from trade show organizers of 

trade shows taking place between April 

1, 2019, and September 30, 2019. 

Selection of a trade show for IBP Select 

is valid for one show. A trade show 

organizer seeking selection for a 

recurring show must submit a new 

application for selection for each 

occurrence of the show. For shows that 

occur more than once in a calendar year, 

the trade show organizer must submit a 

separate application for each show. 

There is no fee required to submit an 

application. For IBP Select in quarters 2 

and 3 of calendar year 2019, ITA 

expects to select approximately 2 shows 

from among the applicants. ITA will 

select those shows that are determined 

to most clearly support the statutory 

mandate in 15 U.S.C. 4721 to promote 

U.S. exports, especially those of smalland medium-sized enterprises, and that 

best meet the selection criteria 

articulated below. Once selected, 

applicants will be required to enter into 

a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) 

with the DOC, and submit payment of 

the $6,000 participation fee (by check or 

credit card) within 30 days of written 

notification of acceptance into IBP 

Select. The MOA constitutes an 

agreement between the DOC and the 

show organizer specifying which 

responsibilities for international 

promotion and export assistance 

services at the trade shows are to be 

undertaken by the DOC as part of the 

IBP Select and, in turn, which 

responsibilities are to be undertaken by 

the show organizer. Anyone requesting 

application information will be sent a 

sample copy of the MOA along with the 

application form and a copy of this 

Federal Register Notice. Applicants are 

encouraged to review the MOA closely, 

as IBP Select participants are required to 

comply with all terms, conditions, and 

obligations in the MOA. Trade show 

organizer obligations include the 

construction of an International Trade 

Center at the trade show, production of 

an export interest directory, and 


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