Delegation of Authority to the Under Secretary for Political Affairs, 53409-53410 [05-17808]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 173 / Thursday, September 8, 2005 / Notices 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549–9303. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–PCX–2005–99. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail 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 inspection and copying in the Commission’s Public Reference Section, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the PCX. 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–PCX– 2005–99 and should be submitted on or before September 29, 2005. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.14 Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–4876 Filed 9–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 4709] Renewal of the Charter of the Advisory Committee on Cultural Diplomacy Summary: The Department of State announces that the charter of the Advisory Committee on Cultural Diplomacy has been renewed for an additional two-year period, to expire on August 31, 2007. The Department of State announces that the charter of the Advisory Committee on Cultural Diplomacy, established under Public Law 107–228, section 224, has been renewed for an 14 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). VerDate Aug<18>2005 15:25 Sep 07, 2005 Jkt 205001 53409 additional two-year period. The charter will now expire on August 31, 2007. The Advisory Committee on Cultural Diplomacy was established to ‘‘advise the Secretary on programs and policies to advance the use of cultural diplomacy in United States foreign policy.’’ Dated: August 31, 2005. C. Miller Crouch, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 05–17807 Filed 9–7–05; 8:45 am] Dated: August 31, 2005. Daniel Schuman, Chief, Cultural Programs Division, Department of State. [FR Doc. 05–17804 Filed 9–7–05; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF STATE BILLING CODE 4710–05–P BILLING CODE 4710–08–P [Public Notice 5184] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Fra Angelico’’ ACTION: DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5185] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Clouet to Seurat: French Drawings from the British Museum’’ Summary: 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), Executive Order 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, and Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ‘‘Clouet to Seurat: French Drawings from the British Museum,’’ 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 lender. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY from on or about November 7, 2005 to on or about January 29, 2006, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register. For Further Information Contact: For further information, including a list of the exhibit objects, contact Carol B. Epstein, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, Department of State, (telephone: 202/453–8048). The address is Department of State, SA–44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20547–0001. PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice; correction. SUMMARY: On January 31, 2005, Notice was published on page 4913 of the Federal Register (Volume 70, Number 19) by the Department of State pertaining to the exhibition ‘‘Fra Angelico.’’ The referenced Notice is hereby corrected to include eight additional loans imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, which I hereby determine are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign lenders. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY from on or about October 25, 2005 to on or about January 29, 2006, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, including a list of the exhibit objects, contact Carol B. Epstein, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, Department of State, (telephone: 202/453–8048). The address is Department of State, SA–44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20547–0001. Dated: August 31, 2005. C. Miller Crouch, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 05–17806 Filed 9–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–08–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Delegation of Authority No. 284] Delegation of Authority to the Under Secretary for Political Affairs By virtue of the authority vested in me as Secretary of State, including the authority of section 1 of the State E:\FR\FM\08SEN1.SGM 08SEN1 53410 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 173 / Thursday, September 8, 2005 / Notices Department Basic Authorities Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2651a), I hereby delegate to the Under Secretary for Political Affairs, to the extent authorized by law, all authorities and functions vested in the Secretary of State or the head of agency by any act, order, determination, delegation of authority, regulation, or executive order, now or hereafter issued. This delegation includes all authorities and functions that have been or may be delegated or redelegated to other Department officials but does not repeal delegations to such officials. This delegation shall apply when both the Secretary of State and the Deputy Secretary of State are absent or otherwise unavailable or when either the Secretary or the Deputy requests that the Under Secretary exercise such authorities and functions. Notwithstanding this delegation of authority, the Secretary of State and the Deputy Secretary of State may exercise any function or authority delegated by this delegation. This memorandum shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: August 26, 2005. Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State, Department of State. [FR Doc. 05–17808 Filed 9–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–11–P OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE [Docket No. 301–121] Modification of Action Under Section 301(b); Out-of-Cycle Review Under Section 182; and Request for Public Comment: Intellectual Property Laws and Practices of the Government of Ukraine Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Modification of action under Section 301(b); out-of-cycle review under Section 182; and request for public comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The United States Trade Representative (‘‘Trade Representative’’) has determined that an appropriate response to the Government of Ukraine’s adoption of important improvements to its legislation protecting intellectual property rights (‘‘IPR’’) is to terminate the 100% ad valorem duties currently in place on Ukrainian exports. In addition, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (‘‘USTR’’) is conducting an out-of-cycle review (‘‘OCR’’) under Section 182 (commonly referred to as VerDate Aug<18>2005 15:25 Sep 07, 2005 Jkt 205001 the ‘‘Special 301’’ provision) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (‘‘Trade Act’’) focused on whether Ukraine has implemented fully the legislative improvements and has otherwise strengthened IPR enforcement. At the conclusion of the OCR, the Trade Representative will determine whether to revoke the identification of Ukraine as a priority foreign country (‘‘PFC’’) and accordingly to change Ukraine’s status on the Special 301 list, and whether to restore Ukraine’s benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (‘‘GSP’’). USTR requests written comments from the public concerning these matters. DATES: The termination of increased duties is effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after August 30, 2005. Comments should be submitted by 5 p.m. on October 14, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Sybia Harrison, Special Assistant to the Section 301 Committee, and sent (i) electronically, to FR0524@ustr.eop.gov, with ‘‘UkraineIPR’’ in the subject line, or (ii) by fax, to (202) 395–9458, with a confirmation copy sent electronically to the email address above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions concerning procedures for filing comments in response to this notice: Sybia Harrison, Staff Assistant to the Section 301 Committee, USTR, (202) 395–3419; for questions concerning the Special 301 out-of-cycle review: Jennifer Choe Groves, Director for Intellectual Property and Chair of the Special 301 Committee, USTR, (202) 395–4510, Laurie Molnar, Director for European and Mediterranean Trade Affairs, USTR, (202) 395–4620, or Stephen Kho, Associate General Counsel, USTR, (202) 395–3150; for questions concerning procedures under Section 301: William Busis, Associate General Counsel and Chairman of the Section 301 Committee, USTR, (202) 395–3150; and for questions concerning entries: Teiko Campbell, Program Officer, Office of Trade Compliance and Facilitation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, (202) 344–2698. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History of the 301 Investigation On March 12, 2001, the Trade Representative identified Ukraine as a PFC under Special 301. The PFC identification was based on deficiencies in Ukraine’s acts, policies and practices regarding IPR protection, including weak enforcement, as evidenced by PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 alarming levels of piracy of optical media products (such as CDs and DVDs), and the failure of the Government of Ukraine to enact adequate and effective IPR legislation to address optical media piracy. The Trade Representative simultaneously initiated an investigation (Docket 301–121) under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act in order to investigate these IPR protection issues. See 66 FR 18,346 (April 6, 2001). In August 2001, the Trade Representative determined that the acts, policies, and practices of Ukraine with respect to IPR protection were unreasonable and burdened or restricted United States commerce, and were thus actionable under section 301(b) of the Trade Act. As an initial action in response, the Trade Representative suspended GSP treatment accorded to products of Ukraine, effective August 24, 2001. See 66 FR 42,246 (Aug. 10, 2001). In December 2001, the Trade Representative took the additional action of imposing 100% ad valorem tariffs on certain Ukrainian exports with an annual trade value of approximately $75 million, effective January 23, 2002. The trade value of the action was based on the level of the burden on U.S. commerce resulting from Ukraine’s inadequate protection of U.S. IPR. See 67 FR 120 (Jan. 2, 2002). In July 2005, USTR notified in writing representatives of U.S. copyright industries that, pursuant to Section 307(c) of the Trade Act, the suspension of Ukraine’s GSP benefits would terminate unless USTR received a written request for a continuation from one or more representatives of U.S. copyright industries prior to the fouryear anniversary of the GSP suspension (i.e., prior to August 24, 2005). U.S. copyright industry representatives responded in writing prior to August 24, 2005 by requesting that the GSP suspension remain in place until USTR determines that Ukraine has adequately improved IPR enforcement. Accordingly, the suspension of GSP benefits continued under Section 307(c) of the Trade Act. Since 2001, the Government of the United States has been working with the Government of Ukraine to address the IPR protection issues that are the subject of this investigation. In particular, the United States has been encouraging Ukraine (i) to improve its IPR legislation, and (ii) to enhance enforcement of existing IPR laws by, for example, shutting down pirate optical disc factories. E:\FR\FM\08SEN1.SGM 08SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 173 (Thursday, September 8, 2005)]
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[FR Doc No: 05-17808]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Delegation of Authority No. 284]


Delegation of Authority to the Under Secretary for Political 
Affairs

    By virtue of the authority vested in me as Secretary of State, 
including the authority of section 1 of the State

[[Page 53410]]

Department Basic Authorities Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2651a), I 
hereby delegate to the Under Secretary for Political Affairs, to the 
extent authorized by law, all authorities and functions vested in the 
Secretary of State or the head of agency by any act, order, 
determination, delegation of authority, regulation, or executive order, 
now or hereafter issued. This delegation includes all authorities and 
functions that have been or may be delegated or redelegated to other 
Department officials but does not repeal delegations to such officials.
    This delegation shall apply when both the Secretary of State and 
the Deputy Secretary of State are absent or otherwise unavailable or 
when either the Secretary or the Deputy requests that the Under 
Secretary exercise such authorities and functions.
    Notwithstanding this delegation of authority, the Secretary of 
State and the Deputy Secretary of State may exercise any function or 
authority delegated by this delegation.
    This memorandum shall be published in the Federal Register.

    Dated: August 26, 2005.
Condoleezza Rice,
Secretary of State, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 05-17808 Filed 9-7-05; 8:45 am]
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