Industry Advisory Group: Notice of Charter Renewal, 54651 [2015-22880]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 175 / Thursday, September 10, 2015 / Notices in the Order because of the ability to transfer funds instantaneously,’’ I determine that no prior notice needs to be provided to any person subject to this determination who might have a constitutional presence in the United States, because to do so would render ineffectual the measures authorized in the Order. This notice shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: August 4, 2015. John F. Kerry, Secretary of State. BILLING CODE 4710–AD–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 9266] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Industry Advisory Group: Notice of Charter Renewal The charter for the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations’ (OBO) Industry Advisory Group has been renewed for an additional two-year period. The group’s annual meeting is held in the Harry S. Truman Building at the U.S. Department of State, located at 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC. Each meeting is devoted to an exchange of ideas between OBO’s senior management and the group members on issues relating to property management; site acquisition; project planning; design and engineering; construction; facility maintenance; and building operations. The meetings are generally open to the public and are subject to advance registration and provision of required security information. Procedures for registration are included with each meeting announcement, no later than fifteen business days before each meeting. OBO’s mission is to provide safe, secure and functional facilities that represent the U.S. government to the host nation and support our staff in the achievement of U.S. foreign policy objectives. These facilities represent American values and the best in American architecture, engineering, technology, sustainability, art, culture, and construction execution. For further information, please contact Christine Foushee at FousheeCT@state.gov or (703) 875– 4131. Dated: August 11, 2015. Lydia Muniz, Director, Overseas Buildings Operations, U.S. Department of State. [FR Doc. 2015–22880 Filed 9–9–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–51–P 17:28 Sep 09, 2015 [Docket No. USTR–2015–0016] 2015 Special 301 Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets: Request for Public Comments Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Notice of request for public comments. AGENCY: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) requests written comments from the public identifying Internet and physical markets based outside the United States that should be included in the 2015 Notorious Markets List. In 2010, USTR began publishing the Notorious Markets List separately from the annual Special 301 Report as an ‘‘Out-of-Cycle Review.’’ The Notorious Markets List (List) identifies online and physical marketplaces that reportedly engage in and facilitate substantial copyright piracy and trademark counterfeiting. DATES: The deadline for interested parties to submit written comments is 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on October 5, 2015. Interested parties who wish to provide rebuttal or other information to be considered during the review may do so through this docket until 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on October 12, 2015. ADDRESSES: All written comments should be filed electronically via www.regulations.gov, Docket Number USTR–2015–0016, and be consistent with the requirements set forth below. When filing a submission, please include the phrase ‘‘2015 Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets’’ in the ‘‘Type Comment’’ field. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine Peterson, Director for Intellectual Property and Innovation, Office of the United States Trade Representative, at Special301@ ustr.eop.gov. Information on the Special 301 Review, including the Notorious Markets List, is available at www.ustr.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: [FR Doc. 2015–22849 Filed 9–9–15; 8:45 am] VerDate Sep<11>2014 OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Jkt 235001 1. Background The United States is concerned with trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy on a commercial scale because they cause significant financial losses for rights holders, legitimate businesses, and governments, undermine critical U.S. comparative advantages in innovation and creativity to the detriment of American workers, and potentially pose significant risks to consumer health and safety as well as PO 00000 Frm 00141 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54651 privacy and security. The List identifies select online and physical marketplaces that reportedly engage in or facilitate substantial copyright piracy and trademark counterfeiting. Beginning in 2006, USTR identified notorious markets in the annual Special 301 Report. In 2010, pursuant to the Administration’s 2010 Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property Enforcement, USTR announced that it would begin publishing the List as an Out-of-Cycle Review, separately from the annual Special 301 Report. USTR published the first such List in February 2011. USTR develops the annual List based upon public comments solicited through the Federal Register and in consultation with other Federal agencies that serve on the Special 301 Subcommittee of the Trade Policy Staff Committee. The United States encourages owners and operators of markets reportedly involved in piracy and counterfeiting to adopt business models that rely on the licensed distribution of legitimate content and products and to work with rights holders and enforcement officials to address infringement. We also encourage responsible government authorities to intensify their efforts to investigate reports of piracy and counterfeiting in such markets, and to pursue appropriate enforcement actions. The List does not purport to reflect findings of legal violations, nor does it reflect the United States Government’s analysis of the general intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement climate in the country or countries concerned. For an analysis of the IPR climate in particular countries, please refer to the annual Special 301 Report, published each spring no later than 30 days after USTR submits the National Trade Estimate to Congress. 2. Public Comments a. Written Comments USTR invites written comments from the public concerning examples of Internet and physical notorious markets, including foreign trade zones that allegedly facilitate substantial trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy. Commenters are requested to support their nominations with the information listed in Section 2.b. b. Requirements for Comments To receive full consideration, written comments should be as detailed as possible. Comments must clearly identify the market and the reason or reasons why the commenter considers that the market should be included in the Notorious Markets List. E:\FR\FM\10SEN1.SGM 10SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 175 (Thursday, September 10, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 54651]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-22880]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 9266]


Industry Advisory Group: Notice of Charter Renewal

    The charter for the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas 
Buildings Operations' (OBO) Industry Advisory Group has been renewed 
for an additional two-year period. The group's annual meeting is held 
in the Harry S. Truman Building at the U.S. Department of State, 
located at 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC. Each meeting is devoted 
to an exchange of ideas between OBO's senior management and the group 
members on issues relating to property management; site acquisition; 
project planning; design and engineering; construction; facility 
maintenance; and building operations.
    The meetings are generally open to the public and are subject to 
advance registration and provision of required security information. 
Procedures for registration are included with each meeting 
announcement, no later than fifteen business days before each meeting.
    OBO's mission is to provide safe, secure and functional facilities 
that represent the U.S. government to the host nation and support our 
staff in the achievement of U.S. foreign policy objectives. These 
facilities represent American values and the best in American 
architecture, engineering, technology, sustainability, art, culture, 
and construction execution.
    For further information, please contact Christine Foushee at 
FousheeCT@state.gov or (703) 875-4131.

    Dated: August 11, 2015.
Lydia Muniz,
Director, Overseas Buildings Operations, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2015-22880 Filed 9-9-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4710-51-P
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