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VII. Timeframe for Recruitment and 

Applications 

Mission recruitment will be 

conducted in an open and public 

manner. Outreach will include posting 

on the Commerce Department trade 

mission calendar (http:// 

www.ita.doc.gov/doctm/tmcal.html) and 

other Internet Web sites, press releases 

to general and trade media, direct mail, 

broadcast fax, notices by industry trade 

associations and other multiplier 

groups, and publicity at industry 

meetings, symposia, conferences, and 

trade shows. The International Trade 

Administration will explore and 

welcome outreach assistance from other 

interested organizations, including other 

U.S. Government agencies. Recruitment 

for the mission will begin immediately 

and conclude December 27, 2010. 

Applications will be available online on 

the mission Web site at http:// 

www.export.gov/JordanIsraelWestBank. 

They can also be obtained by contacting 

the Mission Contacts listed below. 

Applications received after December 

20, 2010, will be considered if space 

and scheduling constraints permit. 

Contacts 

Karen A. Dubin, Senior International 

Trade Specialist, Global Trade 

Programs; U.S. Commercial Service, 

Washington, DC 20230. Tel: 202/482– 

3786; Fax: 202/482–7801. E-mail: 

Karen.Dubin@trade.gov. 

Jonathan Heimer, Senior Commercial 

Officer; U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. 

Embassy Tel Aviv. T: 972–3–519– 

7368; F: 972–3–510–7215. E-mail: 

Jonathan.Heimer@trade.gov. 

Sanford Owens, Senior Commercial 

Officer; U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. 

Embassy Amman, T: 962–6–590– 

6629; F: 962–6–592–0146. E-mail: 

Sanford.Owens@trade.gov. 

Karen A. Dubin, 

Global Trade Programs, U.S. Commercial 

Service, Office of Trade Missions. 

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BILLING CODE 3510–FP–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

International Trade Adminitration 

U.S. Franchise Trade Mission to India 

Mumbai, Hyderabad, and New Delhi 

Mission Description 

The United States Department of 

Commerce, International Trade 

Administration, U.S. Commercial 

Service (CS) is organizing a Franchise 

Trade Mission to India (Mumbai, 

Hyderabad, and New Delhi) from April 

10–15, 2011. The mission will be led by 

a senior official and will focus on 

assisting U.S. franchise companies to 

launch or increase their business in the 

Indian market. The mission will help 

participating firms gain market insight, 

make industry contacts, solidify 

business strategies, and advance specific 

projects, with the goal of increasing U.S. 

business in India. 

India is witnessing an unprecedented 

consumption boom. While the rest of 

the world still faces the impact of the 

economic slowdown, India is growing at 

approximately 8% per year, the second 

fastest growing economy in the world. 

This rapidly growing economy has led 

to a population of over 300–350 million 

middle-income Indians with high 

disposable incomes. This group 

continues to fuel the consumption 

demand in India. Mission participants 

will have a first-hand opportunity to 

assess the market potential in India and 

meet with key partners. The mission 

will include business-to-business 

matchmaking appointments with 

potential master and regional investors, 

networking events and meetings with 

potential investors. The delegation will 

be comprised of U.S. franchise 

representatives in various industry 

sectors with the potential to open or 

increase operations in India. 

Commercial Setting 

India is a rapidly changing country. 

The many factors that contribute to 

increasing consumption there include 

the emergence of a young urban elite 

population with increasing disposable 

income, changing lifestyles, mounting 

aspirations, penetration of satellite TV, 

increasing appetite for western goods, 

international exposure, options for 

quality retail space, and greater product 

choice and availability. The greater 

demand for goods in India is in turn 

generating a greater demand for 

franchises. 

The franchise market in India has the 

potential to grow to $20 billion by 2020. 

Franchising in India is growing at an 

impressive rate of approximately 30% 

per year. Presently, there are 1,200 

franchisors in India, of which 25% are 

of international origin, with U.S. 

companies the most prevalent. The top 

prospects for franchising include: Food, 

education, retail, beauty salons/ 

cosmetics, business services, apparel 

and travel/tourism. Based on these 

market trends and previous successes at 

post, we will focus on food, health/ 

wellness, and services franchisors, as 

these represent the largest growth areas 

for U.S. firms. 

• Food Franchising: The Indian food 

franchise sector is on fast-track growth 

in India. The organized food and 

beverage retail sector is worth 

approximately $280 million and is 

growing at 25–30% annually, with 

franchises constituting approximately 

17% of this growth. Food chains such 

as Yum Brands, McDonalds, Dominos, 

and Cafe ́ Coffee Day have aggressive 

expansion plans for India. Yum Brands, 

the parent company of the Kentucky 

Fried Chicken and Pizza Hut fast-food 

chains, plans to add 40–60 restaurants 

in the next 12–18 months. Dominos 

Pizza India has announced an 

investment of $55–58 million in India 

over the next three years for expanding 

its retail fast food chain and 

manufacturing capacities. 

• Services: Contributing over 50% to 

India’s GDP during FY 2009 (April 2008 

to March 2009), the services sector 

holds the key for India’s rapid economic 

growth. Education and training services, 

professional services, and hospitality 

services tops the list of growing 

subsectors in the services franchise 

sector. 

• Health & Wellness: The $520 

million Indian fitness market is growing 

at 40% annually. The Indian 

population, particularly young Indians, 

support the demand for personal fitness 

products. Middle class Indians are 

increasingly spending their disposable 

income on spa treatments, health clubs, 

and wellness programs due to a growing 

awareness to lifestyle diseases, peerinfluence and exposure to media and 

advertising. 

Now is the time for U.S. franchises to 

enter the Indian market. After years of 

advocacy efforts, in December 2009 the 

Government of India announced a 

liberalized policy that royalty 

payments/franchise fees (both one time 

and ongoing) will not need prior 

approval from Government authorities, 

including the Reserve Bank of India. In 

addition, the caps of $2 million on one 

time fees and 5% on ongoing fees have 

now been removed. With these hurdles 

cleared, more U.S. franchises will seek 

opportunities in India. 

Mission Goals 

The goals of the U.S. Franchise Trade 

Mission to India are to: (1) Introduce 

U.S. mission participants to the vibrant 

Indian market, especially in the three 

main metropolitan cities of Mumbai, 

Hyderabad and New Delhi; (2) assess 

current and future business prospects by 

establishing valuable contacts with 

prospective investors, franchisors, and 

franchisees; and (3) develop market 

knowledge and relationships leading to 

U.S. export sales. 


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Mission Scenario 

The trade mission will be a 

springboard for U.S. companies 

planning to enter the Indian market. 

Besides learning first-hand about the 

market and its potential, the trade 

mission will help U.S. franchisors to 

initiate or expand their business in 

India by providing business-to-business 

introductions and market access 

information. The mission will also 

provide networking opportunities for 

participating companies. The trade 

mission participants will have the 

opportunity to participate in briefings, 

one-on-one matchmaking meetings, site 

visits, and networking receptions. 

The first stop on the mission itinerary 

is Mumbai, the business and financial 

center of India, to participate in 

matchmaking meetings, briefings with 

industry associations, and a networking 

reception. CS Mumbai will arrange 

matchmaking meetings with potential 

franchisees as well as investors. CS 

Mumbai will seize opportunities to tap 

into the wealth of industry contacts and 

offer matchmaking, and networking 

opportunities for the mission members. 

Then the group will travel to 

Hyderabad, a booming organized 

franchise market in India and a 

destination of many global franchise 

brands. Hyderabad is the capital of the 

state of Andhra Pradesh and has a 

population of 7 million. Hyderabad is 

India’s 5th largest metropolis and is 

gaining recognition as a dynamic trade 

and franchise investment destination for 

many U.S. franchisors, such as Church’s 

Chicken (the first outlet in India) Hard 

Rock Cafe ́, Curves, and more. The trade 

mission participants will have the 

opportunity to participate in briefings, a 

networking reception, and one-on-one 

meetings. 

Finally, the delegation will visit New 

Delhi, the capital city of India. New 

Delhi is the largest commercial center of 

North India and is one of the fastest 

growing cities in Asia. Along with its 

satellite towns, New Delhi is the sixth 

largest metropolitan region in the world, 

with an estimated population of 20 

million, and has a buoyant private 

sector. With more than 160 embassies 

and an ever-growing expatriate 

population, New Delhi is a 

cosmopolitan city, with its own multiethnic and multi-cultural presence. 

Participation in the mission will 

include the following: 

• Pre-travel briefings/webinars; 

• Embassy/Consulate, and Industry 

briefings; 

• Pre-scheduled meetings with 

potential partners, investors, and 

franchisors in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and 

New Delhi; 

• Airport transfers in Mumbai, 

Hyderabad, and New Delhi; 

• Participation in industry receptions 

in Mumbai, Hyderabad and New Delhi; 

• Site visits in Mumbai and New 

Delhi; 

• Newspaper advertisements in the 

three cities featuring the participating 

companies. 

The precise schedule will depend on 

the specific goals and objectives of the 

mission participants. 

Proposed Mission Timetable—April 10– 

15, 2011 

Mumbai—April 10–12, 2011 

Sunday—April 10, 2011 

—Arrive in Mumbai 

Monday, April 11, 2011 

—Briefing 

—One-on-one matchmaking meetings 

—Evening Networking reception hosted 

by the Mumbai Consul General 

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 

—Morning Site Visit 

—Afternoon/Evening departure for 

Hyderabad 

Hyderabad—April 12–13, 2011 

Arrive in Hyderabad and check into 

hotel 

—Evening Networking reception hosted 

by the Hyderabad Consul General 

Wednesday—April 13, 2011 

—One-on-one matchmaking meetings 

—Late Evening depart for New Delhi 

—Arrive in New Delhi and check into 

hotel 

New Delhi—April 14–15, 2011 

Thursday—April 14, 2011 

—Morning—Site visit to Select City 

Walk, an upscale mall located in 

South Delhi that houses numerous 

franchisee outlets. Site visit followed 

by hosted lunch. 

—Evening Networking reception hosted 

by the Minister Consular for 

Commercial Affairs 

Friday—April 15, 2011 

—One-on-one matchmaking meetings 

—Late evening/early morning 

(Saturday) flight back to the United 

States 

Participation Requirements 

All parties interested in participating 

in the Trade Mission to India must 

complete and submit an application for 

consideration by the Department of 

Commerce. All applicants will be 

evaluated on their ability to meet certain 

conditions and best satisfy the selection 

criteria as outlined below. This mission 

is designed for a minimum of 12 

companies to participate in the mission 

from the applicant pool. 

Fees and Expenses 

After a company has been selected to 

participate on the mission, a payment to 

the Department of Commerce in the 

form of a participation fee is required. 

The participation fee will be $4,885 for 

large firms and $4185 for a small or 

medium-sized enterprise (SME),* which 

includes one representative. The fee for 

each additional firm representative 

(large firm or SME) is $750. 

* An SME is defined as a firm with 500 or 

fewer employees or that otherwise qualifies 

as a small business under SBA regulations 

(see http://www.sba.gov/services/ 

contractingopportunities/ 

sizestandardstopics/index.html). Parent 

companies, affiliates, and subsidiaries will be 

considered when determining business size. 

The dual pricing schedule reflects the 

Commercial Service’s user fee schedule that 

became effective May 1, 2008 (for additional 

information see http://www.export.gov/ 

newsletter/march2008/initiatives.html). 

Expenses for lodging, some meals, 

incidentals, and travel (except for 

transportation to and from airports incountry) will be the responsibility of 

each mission participant. 

Conditions for Participation 

• An applicant must submit a 

completed and signed mission 

application and supplemental 

application materials, including 

adequate information on the company’s 

products and/or services, primary 

market objectives, and goals for 

participation. If the U.S. Department of 

Commerce receives an incomplete 

application, the Department may reject 

the application, request additional 

information, or take the lack of 

information into account when 

evaluating the applications. 

• Each applicant must also certify 

that the products and services it seeks 

to export through the mission are either 

produced in the United States, or, if not, 

marketed under the name of a U.S. firm 

and have at least fifty-one percent U.S. 

content. 

Selection Criteria for Participation 

• Suitability of the company’s 

products or services to the mission 

goals. 

• Applicant’s potential for business 

in India, including likelihood of exports 

resulting from the mission. 

• Consistency of the applicant’s goals 

and objectives with the stated scope of 

the mission. 

• Additional factors, such as diversity 

of company size, type, location, and 

demographics, may also be considered 

during the review process. 

Referrals from political organizations 

and any documents containing 


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references to partisan political activities 

(including political contributions) will 

be removed from an applicant’s 

submission and not considered during 

the selection process. 

Timeframe for Recruitment and 

Applications 

Mission recruitment will be 

conducted in an open and public 

manner, including publication in the 

Federal Register, posting on the 

Commerce Department trade mission 

calendar (http://www.ita.doc.gov/ 

doctm/tmcal.html) and other Internet 

web sites, press releases to general and 

trade media, direct mail, notices by 

industry trade associations and other 

multiplier groups, and publicity at 

industry meetings, symposia, 

conferences, and trade shows. 

Recruitment for the mission will begin 

immediately and conclude no later than 

February 18, 2011. We will inform 

applicants of selection decision as soon 

as possible after February 18, 2011. 

Applications received after that date 

will be considered only if space and 

scheduling constraints permit. 

Contact Information 

Newport, CA U.S. Export Assistance 

Center 

Kristin Houston, Senior International 

Trade Specialist & CS Global 

Franchise Team Leader, Tel: 

949–660–1688, ext. 314, E-mail: 

Kristin.Houston@trade.gov. 

U.S. Commercial Service in India 

Mala Venkat, Commercial Specialist, 

Chennai, Tel: (91–44) 2857 4293, 

E-mail: Mala.Venkat@trade.gov. 

Aliasgar Motiwala, Commercial 

Specialist, Mumbai, Tel: (91–22) 2265 

2511, E-mail: 

Aliasgar.Motiwala@trade.gov. 

Sathya Prabha, Commercial Assistant, 

Hyderabad, Tel: (91–40) 2330 4025, 

Sathya.prabha@trade.gov. 

Smita Joshi, Commercial Assistant, New 

Delhi, Tel: (91–11) 2347 2226, E-Mail: 

smita.joshi@trade.gov. 

Karen A. Dubin, 

Global Trade Programs, U.S. Commercial 

Service, Office of Trade Missions. 

[FR Doc. 2010–23963 Filed 9–23–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–FP–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration 

Membership of the National Oceanic 

and Atmospheric Administration 

Performance Review Board 

AGENCY: National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 

Department of Commerce. 

ACTION: Notice of Membership of the 

NOAA Performance Review Board. 

SUMMARY: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 

4314(c)(4), NOAA announces the 

appointment of members who will serve 

on the NOAA Performance Review 

Board (PRB). The NOAA PRB is 

responsible for reviewing performance 

appraisals and ratings of Senior 

Executive Service and Senior 

Professional members and making 

written recommendations to the 

appointing authority on retention and 

compensation matters, including 

performance-based pay adjustments, 

awarding of bonuses and reviewing 

recommendations for potential 

Presidential Rank Award nominees. The 

appointment of members to the NOAA 

PRB will be for a period of 12 months. 

DATES: Effective Date: The effective date 

of service of the three new appointees 

to the NOAA Performance Review 

Board is September 30, 2010. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Jennifer Heyob, Executive Resources 

Program Manager, Workforce 

Management Office, NOAA, 1305 EastWest Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 

20910, (301) 713–6350. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

names and position titles of the 

members of the NOAA PRB are set forth 

below: 

Louisa Koch, Director, Office of 

Education Office of Education. 

Maureen E. Wylie, Chief Financial 

Officer Office of the Chief Financial 

Officer. 

Rebecca J. Lent, Director, 

International Affairs National Marine 

Fisheries Service. 

Alexander E. MacDonald, Deputy 

Assistant Administrator, Laboratories 

and Cooperative Institutes and Director, 

ESRL Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Research. 

Russell F. Smith, III, Deputy Assistant 

Secretary for International Fisheries 

Office of the Under Secretary for Oceans 

and Atmosphere. 

Michael V. Culpepper, Chief Human 

Capital Officer National Institute of 

Standards and Technology, DOC. 

Charles S. Baker, Deputy Assistant 

Administrator, NESDIS National 

Environmental Satellite, Data and 

Information Service. 

David M. Kennedy, Acting Assistant 

Administrator for Ocean Services and 

Coastal Zone Management National 

Ocean Service. 

Laura K. Furgione, Deputy Assistant 

Administrator for Weather Service 

National Weather Service. 

John S. Gray III, Director, Legislative 

and Intergovernmental Affairs Office of 

Legislative and Intergovernmental 

Affairs. 

Craig N. McLean, Deputy Assistant 

Administrator for Programs and 

Administration, Office of Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Research. 

Samuel D. Rauch III, Deputy Assistant 

Administrator for Regulatory Programs, 

National Marine Fisheries Service. 

Dated: September 14, 2010. 

Jane Lubchenco, 

Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and 

Atmosphere. 

[FR Doc. 2010–23959 Filed 9–23–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–12–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

Economic Development Administration 

Notice of Petitions by Firms for 

Determination of Eligibility to Apply for 

Trade Adjustment Assistance 

AGENCY: Economic Development 

Administration, Department of 

Commerce. 

ACTION: Notice and Opportunity for 

Public Comment. 

Pursuant to Section 251 of the Trade 

Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2341 

et seq.), the Economic Development 

Administration (EDA) has received 

petitions for certification of eligibility to 

apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance 

from the firms listed below. 

Accordingly, EDA has initiated 

investigations to determine whether 

increased imports into the United States 

of articles like or directly competitive 

with those produced by each of these 

firms contributed importantly to the 

total or partial separation of the firm’s 

workers, or threat thereof, and to a 

decrease in sales or production of each 

petitioning firm. 


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