Secretary of State's Determination Under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, 23344-23345 [2016-09163]

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Solicitation of Comments Secretary of State’s Determination Under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 The Secretary of State’s designation of ‘‘countries of particular concern’’ for religious freedom violations. Pursuant to Section 408(a) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105–292), as amended (the Act), notice is hereby given that, on February 29, 2016, the Secretary of State, under authority delegated by the President, has designated each of the following as a ‘‘country of particular concern’’ (CPC) under sec. 402(b) of the Act, for having engaged in or tolerated particularly severe violations of religious freedom: Burma, China, Eritrea, Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The Secretary simultaneously designated the following Presidential Actions for these CPCs: For Burma, the existing ongoing arms embargo referenced in 22 CFR 126.1(a), pursuant to sec. 402(c)(5) of the Act; For China, the existing ongoing restriction on exports to China of crime control and detection instruments and equipment, under the Foreign Relations Authorization Act of 1990 and 1991 (Pub. L. 101–246), pursuant to sec. 402(c)(5) of the Act; For Eritrea, the existing ongoing arms embargo referenced in 22 CFR 126.1(a), pursuant to sec. 402(c)(5) of the Act; For Iran, the existing ongoing travel restrictions based on serious human rights abuses under sec. 221(a)(1)(C) of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, pursuant to sec. 402(c)(5) of the Act; For the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the existing ongoing restrictions to which the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is subject, pursuant to sec. 402 and 409 of the Trade Act of 1974 (the Jackson-Vanik Amendment), pursuant to sec. 402(c)(5) of the Act; SUMMARY: 13 17 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20APN1.SGM CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 20APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 76 / Wednesday, April 20, 2016 / Notices For Saudi Arabia, a waiver as required in the ‘‘important national interest of the United States,’’ pursuant to sec. 407 of the Act; For Sudan, the restriction in the annual Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act on making certain appropriated funds available for assistance to the Government of Sudan, currently set forth in sec. 7042(k) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 (Div. J, Pub. L. 113–235), and any provision of law that is the same or substantially the same as this provision, pursuant to sec. 402(c)(5) of the Act; For Tajikistan, a waiver as required in the ‘‘important national interest of the United States,’’ pursuant to sec. 407 of the Act; For Turkmenistan, a waiver as required in the ‘‘important national interest of the United States,’’ pursuant to sec. 407 of the Act; For Uzbekistan, a waiver as required in the ‘‘important national interest of the United States,’’ pursuant to sec. 407 of the Act. Dated: April 14, 2016. Dave Morris, Acting Director, Office of International Religious Freedom, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2016–09163 Filed 4–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–18–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9526] U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: Notice of meeting. 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[FR Doc. 2016–09162 Filed 4–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–45–P PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 23345 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9525] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Turner’s Whaling Pictures’’ Exhibition Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), E.O. 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236–3 of August 28, 2000 (and, as appropriate, Delegation of Authority No. 257–1 of December 11, 2015), I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ‘‘Turner’s Whaling Pictures,’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign owner or custodian. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York, from on or about May 10, 2016, until on or about August 7, 2016, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these Determinations be published in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, including a list of the imported objects, contact the Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs in the Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202– 632–6471; email: section2459@ state.gov). The mailing address is U.S. Department of State, L/PD, SA–5, Suite 5H03, Washington, DC 20522–0505. SUMMARY: Dated: April 12, 2016. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 76 (Wednesday, April 20, 2016)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-09163]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9527]


Secretary of State's Determination Under the International 
Religious Freedom Act of 1998

SUMMARY: The Secretary of State's designation of ``countries of 
particular concern'' for religious freedom violations.
    Pursuant to Section 408(a) of the International Religious Freedom 
Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-292), as amended (the Act), notice is hereby 
given that, on February 29, 2016, the Secretary of State, under 
authority delegated by the President, has designated each of the 
following as a ``country of particular concern'' (CPC) under sec. 
402(b) of the Act, for having engaged in or tolerated particularly 
severe violations of religious freedom: Burma, China, Eritrea, Iran, 
the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, 
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
    The Secretary simultaneously designated the following Presidential 
Actions for these CPCs:
    For Burma, the existing ongoing arms embargo referenced in 22 CFR 
126.1(a), pursuant to sec. 402(c)(5) of the Act;
    For China, the existing ongoing restriction on exports to China of 
crime control and detection instruments and equipment, under the 
Foreign Relations Authorization Act of 1990 and 1991 (Pub. L. 101-246), 
pursuant to sec. 402(c)(5) of the Act;
    For Eritrea, the existing ongoing arms embargo referenced in 22 CFR 
126.1(a), pursuant to sec. 402(c)(5) of the Act;
    For Iran, the existing ongoing travel restrictions based on serious 
human rights abuses under sec. 221(a)(1)(C) of the Iran Threat 
Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, pursuant to sec. 
402(c)(5) of the Act;
    For the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the existing ongoing 
restrictions to which the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is 
subject, pursuant to sec. 402 and 409 of the Trade Act of 1974 (the 
Jackson-Vanik Amendment), pursuant to sec. 402(c)(5) of the Act;

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    For Saudi Arabia, a waiver as required in the ``important national 
interest of the United States,'' pursuant to sec. 407 of the Act;
    For Sudan, the restriction in the annual Department of State, 
Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act on making 
certain appropriated funds available for assistance to the Government 
of Sudan, currently set forth in sec. 7042(k) of the Department of 
State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 
2015 (Div. J, Pub. L. 113-235), and any provision of law that is the 
same or substantially the same as this provision, pursuant to sec. 
402(c)(5) of the Act;
    For Tajikistan, a waiver as required in the ``important national 
interest of the United States,'' pursuant to sec. 407 of the Act;
    For Turkmenistan, a waiver as required in the ``important national 
interest of the United States,'' pursuant to sec. 407 of the Act;
    For Uzbekistan, a waiver as required in the ``important national 
interest of the United States,'' pursuant to sec. 407 of the Act.

    Dated: April 14, 2016.
Dave Morris,
Acting Director, Office of International Religious Freedom, Department 
of State.
[FR Doc. 2016-09163 Filed 4-19-16; 8:45 am]
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