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), 18508 [E7-6955]

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. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 70 (Thursday, April 12, 2007)]
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[FR Doc No: E7-6955]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5755]


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 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]
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