[Federal Register: December 17, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 242)]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


International Trade Administration


 
Service Industries, Tourism & Finance (SITF)


ACTION: Notice of development of a mailing list for U.S. companies 
interested in design, engineering, construction and other projects for 
the 2008 Beijing Olympics.


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SUMMARY: In July 2001, Beijing was awarded the right to host the 2008 
Olympics. In preparation for the games, Beijing plans to spend 
approximately U.S. $23 billion on the games. This includes Olympic 
sport facilities, as well as major enhancements to infrastructure 
projects in Beijing to improve the city's water processing, 
transportation, telecommunication networks and other projects. The 
Department of Commerce is developing a mailing list for U.S. companies 
interested in participating in the projects. If you would like to 
receive information on design, engineering, construction or other 
projects, contact the Service Industries Office at the email address 
below. Please provide a contact name, company name, address, phone and 
fax number, email address and what types of projects you are interested 
in knowing more about.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Reed or Russell Adise in the 
International Trade Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce 
at osi@ita.doc.gov, or by phone at 202-482-6165 and 202-482-5086.


    Dated: November 21, 2002.
Keith Roth,
Acting Director, Office of Service Industries.
[FR Doc. 02-31710 Filed 12-16-02; 8:45 am]