Certification Related to the Government of Haiti Under Section 7045(E)(1) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015, 19727-19728 [2015-08468]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 70 / Monday, April 13, 2015 / Notices Exchange Rules. As such, the proposed rule change would foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in facilitating transactions in securities and would remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system. Similarly, the Exchange also believes that, by harmonizing the rules and across each BGM Affiliated Exchange with respect to the Plan, the proposal will enhance the Exchange’s ability to fairly and efficiently regulate its Members, meaning that the proposed rule change is equitable and will promote fairness in the market place. Finally, the proposal to remove the references to individual stock trading pauses promotes just and equitable principles of trade and removes impediments to, and perfects the mechanism of, a free and open market and a national market system. By eliminating the reference to trading pauses outside the scope of the Plan in its rules, the Exchange will help to alleviate any potential confusion with respect to such pauses, particularly in light of the implementation of the Plan. The proposed rule change is also consistent with Section 11A(a)(1) of the Act 32 in that it seeks to assure fair competition among brokers and dealers and exchange markets. Finally, the Exchange believes that the non-substantive, ministerial changes discussed above will contribute to the protection of investors and the public interest by helping to avoid confusion with respect to Exchange Rules. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the act. To the contrary, allowing the Exchange to implement substantively identical rules across each of the BGM Affiliated Exchanges regarding the Plan does not present any competitive issues, but rather is designed to provide greater harmonization among Exchange, EDGX, BYX, and BZX rules of similar purpose. The proposed rule change should, therefore, resulting in less burdensome and more efficient regulatory compliance and understanding of Exchange Rules for common members of the BGM Affiliated Exchanges and an enhanced ability of the BGM Affiliated Exchanges to fairly and efficiently regulate Members, which will further enhance competition. 32 15 U.S.C. 78k–1(a)(1). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:02 Apr 10, 2015 Jkt 235001 C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others The Exchange has neither solicited nor received written comments on the proposed rule change. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i) Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii) become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act 33 and subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b–4 thereunder.34 At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is: (i) Necessary or appropriate in the public interest; (ii) for the protection of investors; or (iii) otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an email to rule-comments@ sec.gov. Please include File Number SR– EDGA–2015–15 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–EDGA–2015–15. This file 33 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(a)(iii). CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b– 4(f)(6) requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change at least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. The Exchange has satisfied this requirement. 34 17 PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19727 number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and printing in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549 on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–EDGA– 2015–15, and should be submitted on or before May 4, 2015. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.35 Brent J. Fields, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–08339 Filed 4–10–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 9091] Certification Related to the Government of Haiti Under Section 7045(E)(1) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of State, including under section 7045(e)(1) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 (Div. J, Pub. L. 113–235), I hereby certify that Haiti is taking steps to hold free and fair parliamentary elections and to seat a new Haitian Parliament; is selecting judges in a transparent manner and respecting the independence of the 35 17 E:\FR\FM\13APN1.SGM CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 13APN1 19728 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 70 / Monday, April 13, 2015 / Notices judiciary; is combating corruption, including implementing the anticorruption law by prosecuting corrupt officials; and is improving governance and implementing financial transparency and accountability requirements for government institutions. This Certification shall be published in the Federal Register, and copies shall be transmitted to the appropriate committees of Congress. Dated: April 1, 2015. John F. Kerry, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2015–08468 Filed 4–10–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–10–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9092] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES In the Matter of the Review of the Designation of Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia also known as FARC; also known as Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia as a Foreign Terrorist Organization pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended Based upon a review of the Administrative Record assembled in these matter pursuant to Section 219(a)(4)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (8 U.S.C. 1189(a)(4)(C)) (‘‘INA’’), and in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, I conclude that the circumstances that were the basis for the 2008 decision to maintain the designation of the aforementioned organization as a Foreign Terrorist Organization have not changed in such a manner as to warrant revocation of the designation and that the national security of the United States does not warrant a revocation of the designation. Therefore, I hereby determine that the designation of the aforementioned organization as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, pursuant to Section 219 of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1189), shall be maintained. This determination shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: March 30, 2015. John F. Kerry, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2015–08472 Filed 4–10–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:02 Apr 10, 2015 Jkt 235001 DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [Public Notice: 9093] Please contact Franz Zichy at 202–647– 5778, zichyfj@state.gov. Notice of Meeting of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee and Preparations for Upcoming International Telecommunications Meetings This notice announces a meeting of the Department of State’s International Telecommunication advisory Committee (ITAC) to review the activities of the Department of State in international meetings on international communications and information policy over the last quarter and prepare for similar activities in the next quarter. The ITAC will meet on April 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. EST at: 1120 20th Street NW., Conference RM 8–1 on 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20036 to review the preparations for and outcomes of international telecommunications meetings of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Inter-American Telecommunications Commission, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Telecommunications, and announce preparations for similar activities. In particular, readout on the outcome of the ITU Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM) for the 2015 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC–15) as well as a request for input on future WRC–19 agenda items and possible U.S. nominations for ITU–R Study Group chairs at the Radiocommunication Assembly will be highlighted. Attendance at this meeting is open to the public as seating capacity allows. The public will have an opportunity to provide comments at this meeting at the invitation of the chair. Further details on this ITAC meeting will be announced on the Department of State’s email list, ITAC@lmlist.state.gov. Use of the ITAC list is limited to meeting announcements and confirmations, distribution of agendas and other relevant meeting documents. The Department welcomes any U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to remain on or join the ITAC listserv by providing his or her name, email address, and the company, organization, or community that he or she is representing, if any. Persons wishing to request reasonable accommodation during the meeting should contact jacksonln@state.gov or gadsdensf@state.gov not later than April 15, 2015. Requests made after that time will be considered, but might not be able to be fulfilled. PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: April 4, 2015. Julie N. Zoller, Senior Deputy Coordinator, International Communications and Information Policy, U.S. State Department. [FR Doc. 2015–08475 Filed 4–10–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–07–P OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE [Dispute No. WTO/DS488] WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding United States—AntiDumping Measures on Oil Country Tubular Goods From Korea Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is providing notice that the Republic of Korea has requested the establishment of a dispute settlement panel under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO Agreement). That request may be found at www.wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/DS488/5. USTR invites written comments from the public concerning the issues raised in this dispute. DATES: Although USTR will accept any comments received during the course of the dispute settlement proceedings, comments should be submitted on or before May 1, 2015, to be assured of timely consideration by USTR. ADDRESSES: Public comments should be submitted electronically to www.regulations.gov, docket number USTR–2015–0001. If you are unable to provide submissions by www.regulations.gov, please contact Sandy McKinzy at (202) 395–9483 to arrange for an alternative method of transmission. If (as explained below) the comment contains confidential information, then the comment should be submitted by fax only to Sandy McKinzy at (202) 395–3640. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Jaffe, Assistant General Counsel, or Ross Bidlingmaier, Assistant General Counsel, Office of the United States Trade Representative, 600 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20508, (202) 395–3150. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 127(b) of the Uruguay Round SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13APN1.SGM 13APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 70 (Monday, April 13, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19727-19728]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-08468]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 9091]


Certification Related to the Government of Haiti Under Section 
7045(E)(1) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related 
Programs Appropriations Act, 2015

    Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of State, 
including under section 7045(e)(1) of the Department of State, Foreign 
Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 (Div. J, Pub. 
L. 113-235), I hereby certify that Haiti is taking steps to hold free 
and fair parliamentary elections and to seat a new Haitian Parliament; 
is selecting judges in a transparent manner and respecting the 
independence of the

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judiciary; is combating corruption, including implementing the anti-
corruption law by prosecuting corrupt officials; and is improving 
governance and implementing financial transparency and accountability 
requirements for government institutions.
    This Certification shall be published in the Federal Register, and 
copies shall be transmitted to the appropriate committees of Congress.

    Dated: April 1, 2015.
John F. Kerry,
Secretary of State.
[FR Doc. 2015-08468 Filed 4-10-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4710-10-P
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