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Fifth Cement
Task Force Meeting
May 12-16, 2008
Francis Marion Hotel
387 King Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29403
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Task Force
Meeting Draft Agenda - as of 21 February
2008
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Overview
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Registration
Information (Registration is now closed.)
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Logistics
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Lodging Information
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Airport Information
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Site Visits
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Contact Information
OVERVIEW
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s
International Trade Administration (ITA), in
coordination with the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and the Portland Cement Association (PCA),
will host the APP Expo of U.S. Clean Cement
Technologies from May 13-15, 2008 in Charleston,
SC. The Expo is being held in conjunction with the
fifth meeting of the APP Cement Task Force.
The Expo will highlight U.S. companies
that specialize in goods and services related to
energy efficiency, pollution prevention, and the use
of alternative fuels in cement production.
Delegations will attend from Canada, China, India,
the United States, Japan, South Korea and Australia.
The officials in each delegation include the
countries’ leading cement manufacturers, cement
associations, and government officials. In addition,
the U.S. Commercial Service will host special
delegations of Indian and Chinese end-users that will
participate in the Expo, which is expected to
facilitate U.S. clean cement technology exports to
India and China.
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REGISTRATION
INFORMATION
Registration is now closed.
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LOGISTICS
There is no fee for companies to participate in the
Expo, but they will be responsible for their own
travel to Charleston, lodging, and other associated
costs. Exhibitors will have an 8' x 8' space, based on
availability and on a first come, first serve basis.
Basic pipe and drape, along with tables, will be
provided. Additional equipment and services
(electrical, audiovisual, internet connectivity) can
be provided by the Francis Marion Hotel, but
exhibitors will be responsible for all costs.
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LODGING
INFORMATION
Accommodations for APP Cement
Task Force Meeting and Expo participants have been
reserved at special conference rates of $179 a night
at Francis Marion Hotel, 387 King Street, Charleston,
SC 29403. In order to secure this special room rate,
please contact
phillip.parsons@thefrancismarion.com or
call 843.722.0600 or 877.756.2121.
Please note that the
cut-off date to register at the conference rate is
Friday, April 11, 2008. For reservations
and the special room rate, please use contact
information above, but for further information about
the hotel, please visit:
www.francismarioncharleston.com.
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AIRPORT
INFORMATION
Please note that the closest airport to Charleston is
the Charleston International Airport (airport code
CHS), 11.3 miles/18.2 km away. The airport’s website
is located at:
http://www.chs-airport.com/index.htm.
Taxis are readily available at the airport out of the
luggage claim area – a one-way fare should cost
approximately $35.00-$50.00 and take 20-30 minutes,
depending on traffic. Please note shared shuttle
service departing every half hour is also available,
at a cost of about $15 per person. Please consider
that when using the shuttle service it may take
additional time to get to the hotel.
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SITE
VISITS
Cement Plant Tours at Holcim,
Giant, and Lafarge have been planned during the APP
Cement Task Force meetings on 15 May 2008, and will
also be open to Expo participants. Transportation
will be provided. Participants are requested to wear
closed-toe shoes during this site visit. More
information will be forthcoming; please check the
website soon for further details.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information about the
APP Expo of U.S. Clean Cement Technologies, please
contact Gary Stanley at 202.482.0376.
Should you have any questions
about the online registration for the Expo, please
contact the APP Administrative Support Group at
APP_ASG@state.gov,
phone: 202.647.6741, fax 202.647.0191.
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