Notice of Showcase Exhibit of U.S. Exports

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

Notice of Showcase Exhibit of U.S. Exports

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Commerce.

SUMMARY: The International Trade Administration (``ITA'') of the

Department of Commerce announces an exhibition of exported U.S.

products and services. The exhibition will showcase U.S. exports by

displaying successfully exported products and services at ITA

headquarters in Washington, DC, to highlight the benefits of exporting

and the impact of exports on the U.S. economy. Companies and trade

associations are encouraged to express interest in providing exhibit

material on loan. The textile and apparel sectors will be the next

industrial sector to be represented.

DATES: Expressions of interest should be submitted by January 30, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Office of Textiles and Apparel, Export Showcase, Room 3100;

U.S. Department of Commerce; 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington,

DC 20230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kim Bang-Nguyen, U.S. Department

of Commerce/ITA, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue,

NW, Washington, DC 20230. Telephone (202) 482-4805; fax (202) 482-2859.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: ITA is showcasing U.S. exports

by exhibiting successfully exported products and services at its

headquarters in Washington, DC, to highlight the benefits of exporting

and the impact of exports on the U.S. economy. The exhibit, which

represents a series of industries and a variety of companies, is

located in the Office of the Under Secretary for International Trade.

The exhibit is rotated approximately every four months.

The third sector to be displayed is the textile and apparel sector.

Companies and trade associations in this sector are encouraged to

express interest in showcasing their exports of goods and/or services

by contacting ITA through the individual listed above. Displayed items

may include illustrations, miniaturized or actual models, or actual

products. .

Extensive shelf-space and floor-space are available in this

executive-style office.

Selection Process:

Items will be selected for exhibition on the basis of the following

factors:

(1) Items must be manufactured or produced in the 50 United States

and labeled ``Made in USA''. In addition, products made from materials

of U.S. origin but not assembles in the United States may not be

displayed.

(2) The items must relate to the industry selected by ITA and be

suitable for exhibition in a limited space.

(3) The company must not be owned or controlled, indirectly or

directly, by a foreign government.

(4) Items chosen should reflect diversity of company size,

location, demographics, and traditional under-representation in

business.

Other conditions: Displayed items will be considered loans to the

Department. Companies will be responsible for shipment of the item to

and from the Commerce Department, for obtaining appropriate insurance,

and for all related costs.

Time Frame for Applications: Expressions of interest from the

textile and apparel sectors should be received by January 30, 2000.

Expressions of interest should be sent to the ITA official identified

above.

A Federal Register notice will be published subsequently to

announce the next sector to be highlighted.

Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1512.

Dated: January 7, 2000.

David L. Aaron,

Under Secretary for International Trade.

[FR Doc. 00-802 Filed 1-12-00; 8:45 am]

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