Shipping Coordinating Committee; Notice of Meeting, 18508-18509 [E7-6864]

Download as PDF 18508 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 70 / Thursday, April 12, 2007 / Notices 44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20547–0001. Dated: April 5, 2007. C. Miller Crouch, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E7–6952 Filed 4–11–07; 8:45 am] Dated: April 3, 2007. C. Miller Crouch, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E7–6951 Filed 4–11–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE BILLING CODE 4710–05–P [Public Notice 5755] DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5756] rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition; Determinations: ‘‘The Gates of Paradise: Lorenzo Ghiberti’s Renaissance Masterpiece’’ 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, 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 ‘‘The Gates of Paradise: Lorenzo Ghiberti’s Renaissance Masterpiece’’, imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, from on or about April 28, 2007, until on or about July 15, 2007, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, from on or about July 28, 2007, until on or about October 13, 2007, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York, from on or about October 30, 2007, until on or about January 13, 2008, 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 Wolodymyr Sulzynsky, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: (202) 453–8050). The address is U.S. Department of State, SA– 44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20547–0001. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:49 Apr 11, 2007 Jkt 211001 Determination and Certification Related to Colombian Armed Forces Under Section 556 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006 (Division D, Pub. L. 109–102) Pursuant to the authority vested in me as Secretary of State, including under Section 556 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006 (Pub. L. 109– 102 ‘‘the Act’’), I hereby determine and certify that the Colombian Armed Forces are meeting the conditions contained in Sections 556(a)(2) and 556(a)(3) of the Act. The above-mentioned conditions are that: (A) The Commander General of the Colombian Armed Forces is suspending from the Armed Forces those members, of whatever rank who, according to the Minister of Defense or the Procuraduria General de la Nacion, have been credibly alleged to have committed gross violations of human rights, including extra-judicial killings, or to have aided or abetted paramilitary organizations; (B) the Colombian government is vigorously investigating and prosecuting those members of the Colombian Armed Forces, of whatever rank, who have been credibly alleged to have committed gross violations of human rights, including extra-judicial killings, or to have aided or abetted paramilitary organizations, and is promptly punishing those members of the Colombian Armed Forces found to have committed such violations of human rights or to have aided or abetted paramilitary organizations; (C) the Colombian Armed Forces have made substantial progress in cooperating with civilian prosecutors and judicial authorities in such cases (including providing requested information, such as the identity of persons suspended from the Armed Forces and the nature and cause of the suspension, and access to witnesses, relevant military documents, and other requested information); (D) The Colombian Armed Forces have made substantial progress in severing links (including denying access to military intelligence, vehicles, and other equipment or supplies, and PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ceasing other forms of active or tacit cooperation) at the command, battalion, and brigade level, with paramilitary organizations, especially in regions where these organizations have a significant presence; (E) The Colombian government is dismantling paramilitary leadership and financial networks by arresting commanders and financial backers, especially in regions where these networks have a significant presence; and (F) The Colombian government is taking effective steps to ensure that the Colombian Armed Forces are not violating the land and property rights of Colombia’s indigenous communities. A final condition, described in Section 556(a)(3), is that the Colombian Armed Forces are conducting vigorous operations to restore government authority and respect for human rights in areas under the effective control of paramilitary and guerilla organizations. The Department of State has periodically consulted with internationally recognized human rights organizations regarding the Colombian Armed Forces’ progress in meeting the above-mentioned conditions, as provided in Section 556(c) of the Act. This Determination and Certification shall be published in the Federal Register and copies shall be transmitted to the appropriate committees of Congress. Dated: April 4, 2007. Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State, Department of State. [FR Doc. E7–6955 Filed 4–11–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–29–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5754] Shipping Coordinating Committee; Notice of Meeting The Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC) will conduct an open meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, in Room 2415 of the United States Coast Guard Headquarters Building, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593–0001. The primary purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the 56th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) to be held at The Royal Horticultural Halls and Conference Centre in London, England from July 9th to 13th, 2007. The primary matters to be considered include: — Harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water; E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 70 / Thursday, April 12, 2007 / Notices — Recycling of ships; — Prevention of air pollution from ships; — Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments; — Implementation of the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation (OPRC) Convention and the OPRC-Hazardous Noxious Substance (OPRC–HNS) Protocol and relevant conference resolutions; — Identification and protection of Special Areas and Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas; — Inadequacy of reception facilities; — Reports of sub-committees; — Work of other bodies; — Status of Conventions; — Harmful anti-fouling systems for ships; — Promotion of implementation and enforcement of MARPOL 73/78 and related instruments; — Follow-up to United Nations Conference on Environment and Development and World Summit on Sustainable Development; — Technical co-operation program; — Role of the human element; — Formal safety assessment; — Work program of the Committee and subsidiary bodies; — Application of the Committees’ Guidelines; and — Consideration of the report of the Committee. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES Please note that hard copies of documents associated with MEPC 56 will not be available at this meeting. Documents will be available in Adobe Acrobat format on CD–ROM. To request documents please write to the address provided below, or request documents via the following Internet link: https:// www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/mso/ IMOMEPC.htm. Members of the public may attend this meeting up to the seating capacity of the room. Interested persons may seek information by writing to Lieutenant Heather St. Pierre, Commandant (CG–3PSO–4), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, SW., Room 1601, Washington, DC 20593–0001 or by calling (202) 372– 1432. Dated: April 3, 2007. Michael E. Tousley, Executive Secretary, Shipping Coordinating Committee, Department of State. [FR Doc. E7–6864 Filed 4–11–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–09–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:49 Apr 11, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed Under Subpart B (Formerly Subpart Q) During the Week Ending March 30, 2007 The following Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits were filed under Subpart B (formerly Subpart Q) of the Department of Transportation’s Procedural Regulations (See 14 CFR 301.201 et seq.). The due date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motions to Modify Scope are set forth below for each application. Following the Answer period DOT may process the application by expedited procedures. Such procedures may consist of the adoption of a show-cause order, a tentative order, or in appropriate cases a final order without further proceedings. Docket Number: OST–2007–27782. Date Filed: March 29, 2007. Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: April 19, 2007. Description: Application of Delta Air Lines, Inc. (‘‘Delta’’) requesting an exemption and a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing Delta to provide scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between any point or points in the United States and any point or points in any European Community Member State or States either directly or via any intermediate point or points, and beyond. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. E7–6940 Filed 4–11–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Ninth Meeting, RTCA Special Committee 204: 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of RTCA Special Committee 204 meeting. AGENCY: The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Special Committee 204: 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18509 The meeting will be held on May 16–17, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at RTCA, Inc., Colson Board Room, 1828 L Street, NW., Suite 805, Washington, DC, 20036–5133. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: RTCA Secretariat, 1828 L Street, NW., Suite 805, Washington, DC, 20036– 5133; telephone (202) 833–9339; fax (202) 833–9434; Web site https:// www.rtca.org. DATES: Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 5 U.S.C., Appendix 2), notice is hereby given for a Special Committee 202 meeting. The agenda will include: • May 16–17: • Opening Session (Welcome, Introductory and Administrative Remarks, Agenda Overview). • Approval of Summary for the Eighth meeting held on 16–17 January 2007, RTCA Paper No. 029–07/SC 204– 021. • EUROCAE ELT Status. • Committee Presentations, Discussion, Recommendations. • Revisions/Updates to DO–204— Minimum Operational Performance Standards for 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT). • Any New Items Discussions. • Open Actions Items. • Closing Session (Other Business, Assignment/Review of Future Work, Establish Agenda, Date and Place of Next Meeting, Closing Remarks, Adjourn). Attendance is open to the interested public but limited to space availability. With the approval of the chairmen, members of the public may present oral statements at the meeting. Persons wishing to present statements or obtain information should contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Members of the public may present a written statement to the committee at any time. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Issued in Washington, DC, on April 3, 2007. Francisco Estrada C., RTCA Advisory Committee. [FR Doc. 07–1805 Filed 4–11–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration RTCA Special Committee 159: Global Positioning System (GPS) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 70 (Thursday, April 12, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18508-18509]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-6864]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5754]


Shipping Coordinating Committee; Notice of Meeting

    The Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC) will conduct an open 
meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, in Room 2415 of the 
United States Coast Guard Headquarters Building, 2100 2nd Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001. The primary purpose of the meeting is to 
prepare for the 56th Session of the International Maritime Organization 
(IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) to be held at The 
Royal Horticultural Halls and Conference Centre in London, England from 
July 9th to 13th, 2007.
    The primary matters to be considered include:

-- Harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water;

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-- Recycling of ships;
-- Prevention of air pollution from ships;
-- Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments;
-- Implementation of the International Convention on Oil Pollution 
Preparedness, Response and Cooperation (OPRC) Convention and the OPRC-
Hazardous Noxious Substance (OPRC-HNS) Protocol and relevant conference 
resolutions;
-- Identification and protection of Special Areas and Particularly 
Sensitive Sea Areas;
-- Inadequacy of reception facilities;
-- Reports of sub-committees;
-- Work of other bodies;
-- Status of Conventions;
-- Harmful anti-fouling systems for ships;
-- Promotion of implementation and enforcement of MARPOL 73/78 and 
related instruments;
-- Follow-up to United Nations Conference on Environment and 
Development and World Summit on Sustainable Development;
-- Technical co-operation program;
-- Role of the human element;
-- Formal safety assessment;
-- Work program of the Committee and subsidiary bodies;
-- Application of the Committees' Guidelines; and
-- Consideration of the report of the Committee.

    Please note that hard copies of documents associated with MEPC 56 
will not be available at this meeting. Documents will be available in 
Adobe Acrobat format on CD-ROM. To request documents please write to 
the address provided below, or request documents via the following 
Internet link: https://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/mso/IMOMEPC.htm.
    Members of the public may attend this meeting up to the seating 
capacity of the room. Interested persons may seek information by 
writing to Lieutenant Heather St. Pierre, Commandant (CG-3PSO-4), U.S. 
Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, SW., Room 1601, 
Washington, DC 20593-0001 or by calling (202) 372-1432.

    Dated: April 3, 2007.
Michael E. Tousley,
Executive Secretary, Shipping Coordinating Committee, Department of 
State.
 [FR Doc. E7-6864 Filed 4-11-07; 8:45 am]
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