National Trade Data Bank (NTDB) (11.026)
Program
11.026 National Trade Data Bank (NTDB)
Federal Agency
STAT-USA, ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Authorization
Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988, 15 U.S.C. 4901 et. seq., 15 U.S.C. 1527a.
Program Number
11.026
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
The National Trade Data Bank is a comprehensive source of international economic trade data from over 50 U.S. Government agencies. The data on the NTDB is available as part of the STAT- USA/Internet at http://www.stat-usa.gov/ntdb.
Types of Assistance
Dissemination of Technical Information.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Statistical information used by Federal, State and local agencies, businesses, industries, educational institutions and the general public. It contains over 100,000 documents and has daily updates.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
STAT-USA/Internet subscriptions (includes the NTDB) are available for purchase by the general public.
Beneficiary Eligibility
General public.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Not applicable.
Award Procedure
Not applicable.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Program Accomplishments
The NTDB began operating as a CD-ROM based product in August of 1990 but is now part of the STAT-USA/Internet Service. This service is available to the public at almost all Federal Depository Libraries nationwide, as well as through purchase and subscription. Currently over 120 program titles make up the NTDB, including market research, country profiles, foreign business contacts, and export "how-to" guides.
Financial Information
Account Identification
13-4323-0-1-376.
Obligations
Note: The Economics and Statistics Administration/STAT-USA operates a revolving fund for the payment of expenses incurred in the electronic dissemination of data, including the acquisition and public sale of domestic, Federally-funded and foreign business, trade, and economic information.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
STAT-USA/Internet: Annual subscription is $175.00, and single quarterly subscription is $75.00. For subscriptions, contact: U.S. Department of Commerce, STAT-USA, HCHB Room 4885, Washington, DC 20230. Telephone: (202) 482- 1986, FAX (202) 482-2164, email statmail@esa.doc.gov or on the Internet http://www.stat-usa.gov.
Related Programs
11.027, State of the Nation.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Forrest Williams, Director, STAT-USA, U.S. Department of Commerce, HCHB Room 4885, Washington, DC 20230. Telephone: (202) 482-3429.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
