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Download as PDF 13944 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 51 / Friday, March 14, 2008 / Notices SUMMARY: This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Kansas ( FEMA–1741–DR), dated 02/01/2008. Incident: Severe Winter Storms. Incident Period: 12/06/2007 through 12/19/2007. Effective Date: 02/28/2008. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 04/02/2008. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of the President’s major disaster declaration for Private Non-Profit organizations in the State of Kansas, dated 02/01/2008, is hereby amended to include the following areas as adversely affected by the disaster. Primary Counties: Gove, Logan, Sheridan, Thomas, Wallace. All other information in the original declaration remains unchanged. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 59008) [Disaster Declaration # 11178 and # 11179] Kentucky Disaster Number KY–00013 U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Amendment 1. AGENCY: rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Primary Counties: Bath, Harrison, Hopkins, Nicholas, Shelby, Spencer. Contiguous Counties: Kentucky: Bracken, Fleming, Franklin, Grant, Henry, Menifee, Montgomery, Oldham, Pendleton, Robertson, Rowan, Webster. All other information in the original declaration remains unchanged. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers 59002 and 59008) Herbert L. Mitchell, Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–5077 Filed 3–13–08; 8:45 am] Revocation of License of Small Business Investment Company SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SUMMARY: This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA–1746–DR), dated 02/ 21/2008. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Incident Period: 02/05/2008 through 02/06/2008. Effective Date: 03/05/2008. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 04/21/2008. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/21/2008. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, Jkt 214001 The notice of the Presidential disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky , dated 02/21/2008 is hereby amended to include the following areas as adversely affected by the disaster: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BILLING CODE 8025–01–P 19:17 Mar 13, 2008 A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BILLING CODE 8025–01–P Herbert L. Mitchell, Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–5078 Filed 3–13–08; 8:45 am] VerDate Aug<31>2005 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. Pursuant to the authority granted to the United States Small Business Administration by the Final Order of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, dated August 8, 2007, the United States Small Business Administration hereby revokes the license of Marathon Investment Partners, L.P., a Delaware Limited Partnership, to function as a small business investment company under the Small Business Investment Company License No. 01/01–0370 issued to Marathon Investment Partners, L.P. on September 30, 1998 and said license is hereby declared null and void as of August 8, 2007. United States Small Business Administration. Dated: March 6, 2008. A. Joseph Shepard, Associate Administrator for Investment. [FR Doc. E8–5080 Filed 3–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6134] Advancing Democracy Around the World International Information Programs, State Department. ACTION: Request for Submissions. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The State Department’s Bureaus of International Information Programs (IIP) and Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL) invite U.S.based civil society and private-sector groups and American citizens engaged in democracy promotion abroad to partner with us on innovative programs that develop Internet-based multi-media materials for non-U.S. audiences relevant to democracy. ADDRESSES: Interested parties should respond to Outreach Coordinator Lori Brutten, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Information Programs, 301 4th St. SW., Room 849, Washington, DC 20547 or by e-mail at America_gov@state.gov no later than March 28, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lori Brutten, (202/453–8777) at the above address. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is the first of a series of Federal Register notices by IIP on specific America.gov thematic program areas. As part of America.gov, the Department’s premier Web site for engaging with foreign audiences, IIP in partnership with DRL developed a ‘‘Democracy Around the World’’ page, to engage the global community in a substantive discussion about the principles, implementation and benefits of democracy (including rule of law, and participation and dissent). The IIP-DRL partnership will also help ensure the State Department meets the ‘‘Advancing Democratic Values Act’s’’ (Pub. L. 110–53, Section 2132) requirements for enhancing its Internet presence on global democracy and human rights (e.g., streaming video and audio and other media regarding democratic principles, practices and values and the promotion of strengthening democracy). IIP and DRL invite U.S.-based civil society and private-sector groups and American citizens engaged in democracy promotion abroad to partner with us with the goal of enhancing the site’s democracy content by providing Internet-based innovative programs and multimedia materials for non-U.S. audiences. Programmatic opportunities for cooperation could include: • Broadening existing online youth dialogues; E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 51 / Friday, March 14, 2008 / Notices rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES • Featuring voices of democratic courage, award recipients or themes raised in annual reports; • Convening online roundtable discussions among international experts/leaders; • Providing access to alumni of training programs, partnerships or exchanges for webchats, blogs or other outreach efforts; and • Highlighting the results of partnerships and/or other democracyrelated programs. Using the following format, provide a written commentary, limited to 1,000 words, on how your cooperation could help us implement the goals and opportunities delineated above. In your commentary include the (1) Name of Organization; (2) Point of Contact (Name, Title, Address, Phone, E-mail, and/or Fax). Please include any mission goals and international partnerships that would enhance your participation with IIP and DRL. The Department will evaluate submissions based on, but not limited to, the following criteria: Suggested areas of cooperation; Reputation; International connections/ networks and; Fiscal responsibility. In early 2008, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP) launched ‘‘America.gov,’’ a new interactive Web site for international audiences that offers the latest in multimedia, video, forum discussions, polls, articles, etc. The site (https://www.america.gov) highlights the people and institutions that make America a force for progress, engages international audiences in a dialogue on important issues, and explains the core values that underlie and shape U.S. policies. America.gov has the design and interactive features expected by younger Web-savvy users, and the substantive material that attracts traditional opinion leaders. The site is organized into multilayered packages that are visually engaging and easy to navigate. Topics include: Foreign Policy, U.S. Politics, American Life, Democracy, Science and Health. Language versions of America.gov will be developed during 2008 in Arabic, Chinese, French, Persian, Russian and Spanish. Dated: March 10, 2008. Jeremy Curtin, Coordinator, International Information Programs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–5187 Filed 3–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–45–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:17 Mar 13, 2008 Jkt 214001 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6133] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Art of the Royal Court: Treasures in Pietre Dure from the Palaces of Europe’’ 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 ‘‘Art of the Royal Court: Treasures in Pietre Dure from the Palaces of Europe,’’ 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 Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, from on or about July 1, 2008, until on or about September 21, 2008, and at possible additional exhibitions or 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, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202/453–8048). The address is U.S. Department of State, SA–44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20547–0001. Dated: March 7, 2008. C. Miller Crouch, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–5185 Filed 3–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6109] Industry Advisory Panel: Notice of Open Meeting The Industry Advisory Panel of Overseas Buildings Operations will meet on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 9:30 until 3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard PO 00000 Frm 00119 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13945 Time. The meeting will be held in room 1107 of the U.S. Department of State, located at 2201 C Street, NW. (entrance on 23rd Street), Washington, DC. For logistical and security reasons, it is imperative that everyone enter and exit using only the 23rd Street entrance. The majority of the meeting is devoted to an exchange of ideas between the Department’s Bureau of Overseas Building Operations’ senior management and the panel members, on design, operations, and building maintenance. Members of the public are asked to kindly refrain from joining the discussion until Director Shinnick opens the discussion to them. Entry to the building is controlled; to obtain pre-clearance for entry, members of the public planning to attend should provide, by April 1, 2008, their name, professional affiliation, date of birth, citizenship, and a valid governmentissued ID number (i.e., U.S. government ID, U.S. military ID, passport, or drivers license (and state)) by e-mailing: iapr@state.gov. Because of space restrictions, we request that companies interested in attending this meeting send only one representative. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Walk at walkam@state.gov or on (703) 516–1544. Dated: March 6, 2008. Richard J. Shinnick, Director, Ad Interim, Overseas Buildings Operations, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–5186 Filed 3–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–24–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration FAA Approval Of Noise Compatibility Program 14 CFR Part 150; Baltimore/ Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport; Baltimore, MD Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. (the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act, hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the Act’’) and 14 CFR Part 150. These findings are made in recognition of the description of Federal and nonfederal responsibilities in Senate Report No. 96–52 (1980). On April 3, 2006, the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps submitted by MAA under Part 150 E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 51 (Friday, March 14, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13944-13945]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-5187]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 6134]


Advancing Democracy Around the World

AGENCY: International Information Programs, State Department.

ACTION: Request for Submissions.

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SUMMARY: The State Department's Bureaus of International Information 
Programs (IIP) and Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL) invite U.S.-
based civil society and private-sector groups and American citizens 
engaged in democracy promotion abroad to partner with us on innovative 
programs that develop Internet-based multi-media materials for non-U.S. 
audiences relevant to democracy.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties should respond to Outreach Coordinator 
Lori Brutten, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International 
Information Programs, 301 4th St. SW., Room 849, Washington, DC 20547 
or by e-mail at America_gov@state.gov no later than March 28, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lori Brutten, (202/453-8777) at the 
above address.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is the first of a series of Federal 
Register notices by IIP on specific America.gov thematic program areas. 
As part of America.gov, the Department's premier Web site for engaging 
with foreign audiences, IIP in partnership with DRL developed a 
``Democracy Around the World'' page, to engage the global community in 
a substantive discussion about the principles, implementation and 
benefits of democracy (including rule of law, and participation and 
dissent). The IIP-DRL partnership will also help ensure the State 
Department meets the ``Advancing Democratic Values Act's'' (Pub. L. 
110-53, Section 2132) requirements for enhancing its Internet presence 
on global democracy and human rights (e.g., streaming video and audio 
and other media regarding democratic principles, practices and values 
and the promotion of strengthening democracy).
    IIP and DRL invite U.S.-based civil society and private-sector 
groups and American citizens engaged in democracy promotion abroad to 
partner with us with the goal of enhancing the site's democracy content 
by providing Internet-based innovative programs and multimedia 
materials for non-U.S. audiences. Programmatic opportunities for 
cooperation could include:
     Broadening existing online youth dialogues;

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     Featuring voices of democratic courage, award recipients 
or themes raised in annual reports;
     Convening online roundtable discussions among 
international experts/leaders;
     Providing access to alumni of training programs, 
partnerships or exchanges for webchats, blogs or other outreach 
efforts; and
     Highlighting the results of partnerships and/or other 
democracy-related programs.
    Using the following format, provide a written commentary, limited 
to 1,000 words, on how your cooperation could help us implement the 
goals and opportunities delineated above. In your commentary include 
the (1) Name of Organization; (2) Point of Contact (Name, Title, 
Address, Phone, E-mail, and/or Fax). Please include any mission goals 
and international partnerships that would enhance your participation 
with IIP and DRL. The Department will evaluate submissions based on, 
but not limited to, the following criteria: Suggested areas of 
cooperation; Reputation; International connections/networks and; Fiscal 
responsibility.
    In early 2008, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of 
International Information Programs (IIP) launched ``America.gov,'' a 
new interactive Web site for international audiences that offers the 
latest in multimedia, video, forum discussions, polls, articles, etc. 
The site (https://www.america.gov) highlights the people and 
institutions that make America a force for progress, engages 
international audiences in a dialogue on important issues, and explains 
the core values that underlie and shape U.S. policies.
    America.gov has the design and interactive features expected by 
younger Web-savvy users, and the substantive material that attracts 
traditional opinion leaders. The site is organized into multilayered 
packages that are visually engaging and easy to navigate. Topics 
include: Foreign Policy, U.S. Politics, American Life, Democracy, 
Science and Health. Language versions of America.gov will be developed 
during 2008 in Arabic, Chinese, French, Persian, Russian and Spanish.

    Dated: March 10, 2008.
Jeremy Curtin,
Coordinator, International Information Programs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. E8-5187 Filed 3-13-08; 8:45 am]
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