Establishment of the Advisory Committee on Democracy Promotion, 61528 [E6-17338]

Download as PDF 61528 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 201 / Wednesday, October 18, 2006 / Notices 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, Station Place, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of NYSE Arca. 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– NYSEArca–2006–73 and should be submitted on or before November 8, 2006. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.6 J. Lynn Taylor, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–17317 Filed 10–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5583] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–5090e, Human Rights Abuses Reporting Site; OMB No. 1405– 0175 Notice of request for public comments. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES1 ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. • Title of Information Collection: Human Rights Abuses Reporting Site. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0175. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Office of Cuban Affairs (WHA/CCA). • Form Number: DS–5090e, Human Rights Abuses Reporting Site. • Respondents: Victims of human rights abuses in Cuba. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,300 annually. • Estimated Number of Responses: 7,300 annually. • Average Hours Per Response: 15 minutes per response. 6 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:24 Oct 17, 2006 Jkt 211001 • Total Estimated Burden: 1,825 hours. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. DATE(S): The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from October 18, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: CubaHRVL@state.gov. • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Coordinator of Cuban Affairs; Department of State; 2201 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Coordinator of Cuban Affairs; Department of State; 2201 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control number in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents, to the Coordinator of Cuban Affairs; Department of State; 2201 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached at 202–647–9272, or by e-mail at CubaHRVL@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of our functions. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology. Abstract of proposed collection: The President has asked the interagency community to use the temporary transfer of power from Fidel Castro to his brother Raul Castro in August 2006 as an historic moment to work to encourage a democratic transition in Cuba. In keeping with the recommendations of the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba report, the State Department will seek information from the public about human rights abuses committed by Cuban authorities, including the military and members of the security forces. The information is sought in accordance with, inter alia, 22 U.S.C. 2656 and 2304(a)(1). The PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 principal purpose for collecting the information is to prepare and maintain a database of human rights abusers in Cuba. The Department may use this information in connection with its responsibilities for the protection and promotion of human rights and for the conduct of foreign affairs, as well as for other appropriate purposes as a routine part of the Department’s activities. Methodology: Information will be collected through electronic submission. Additional Information: None. Dated: September 21, 2006. Caleb McCarry, Cuba Transition Coordinator, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E6–17339 Filed 10–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–29–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5567] Establishment of the Advisory Committee on Democracy Promotion SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee on Democracy Promotion was established in March 2006 to advise the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development on the consideration of issues related to democracy promotion in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy and foreign assistance. The Secretary of State will appoint the members of the committee, which will consist of up to 20 non-government members. The committee will follow the procedures prescribed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Meetings will be open to the public unless a determination is made in accordance with the FACA Section 10(d) and 5 U.S.C. 522b(c)(1) and (4) that a meeting or a portion of the meeting should be closed to the public. Notice of each meeting will be provided in the Federal Register at least 15 days prior to the meeting date. For further information, contact Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, Senior Director of Strategic Planning and External Affairs, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor at (202) 647–3904. Dated: October 11, 2006. Barry Lowenkron, Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Department of State. [FR Doc. E6–17338 Filed 10–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–18–P E:\FR\FM\18OCN1.SGM 18OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 201 (Wednesday, October 18, 2006)]
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[FR Doc No: E6-17338]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5567]


Establishment of the Advisory Committee on Democracy Promotion

SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee on Democracy Promotion was established 
in March 2006 to advise the Secretary of State and the Administrator of 
the U.S. Agency for International Development on the consideration of 
issues related to democracy promotion in the formulation and 
implementation of U.S. foreign policy and foreign assistance.
    The Secretary of State will appoint the members of the committee, 
which will consist of up to 20 non-government members. The committee 
will follow the procedures prescribed by the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (FACA). Meetings will be open to the public unless a determination 
is made in accordance with the FACA Section 10(d) and 5 U.S.C. 
522b(c)(1) and (4) that a meeting or a portion of the meeting should be 
closed to the public. Notice of each meeting will be provided in the 
Federal Register at least 15 days prior to the meeting date.
    For further information, contact Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, Senior 
Director of Strategic Planning and External Affairs, Bureau of 
Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor at (202) 647-3904.

    Dated: October 11, 2006.
Barry Lowenkron,
Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and 
Labor, Department of State.
 [FR Doc. E6-17338 Filed 10-17-06; 8:45 am]
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