Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Glass of the Alchemists: Lead Crystal-Gold Ruby”, 15557 [E8-5891]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 57 / Monday, March 24, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [Public Notice 6144] Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Glass of the Alchemists: Lead Crystal-Gold Ruby’’ 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 ‘‘Glass of the Alchemists: Lead Crystal-Gold Ruby’’, 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 Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, New York, from on or about June 27, 2008, until on or about January 4, 2009, 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. SUMMARY: For further information, including a list of the exhibit objects, contact Richard Lahne, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202/453–8058). The address is U.S. Department of State, SA–44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20547–0001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: March 17, 2008. C. Miller Crouch, Principal Deputy Assistant, Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–5891 Filed 3–21–08; 8:45 am] mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4710–05–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:33 Mar 21, 2008 Jkt 214001 [Docket No. FMCSA–2007–28055] Demonstration Project on NAFTA Trucking Provisions Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice; request for public comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FMCSA announces and requests public comment on data and information concerning the PreAuthority Safety Audits (PASAs) for motor carriers that have applied to participate in the Agency’s project to demonstrate the ability of Mexicodomiciled motor carriers to operate safely in the United States beyond the commercial zones on the U.S.-Mexico border. This action is required by the ‘‘U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007.’’ DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 8, 2008. 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Please see the Privacy Act heading below. Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15557 comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78). Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for accessing the dockets. Mr. Milt Schmidt, Division Chief, North American Borders Division, Telephone (202) 366–4049; e-mail milt.schmidt@dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On May 25, 2007, the President signed into law the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 (the Act), (Pub. L. 110–28). Section 6901 of the Act requires that certain actions be taken by the Department of Transportation (the Department) as a condition of obligating or expending appropriated funds to grant authority to Mexico-domiciled motor carriers to operate beyond United States municipalities and commercial zones on the United States-Mexico border (border commercial zones). Section 6901(b)(2)(B)(i) of the Act requires FMCSA to publish comprehensive data and information on the pre-authority safety audits (PASAs) conducted before and after the date of enactment of the Act of motor carriers domiciled in Mexico that are granted authority to operate beyond the border commercial zones. As of February 7, 2008, twelve carriers have been granted authority to operate beyond the border commercial zones as part of this crossborder demonstration project. However, FMCSA has chosen to publish for public comment data and information relating to all PASAs conducted as of February 7, 2008. On October 17, 2007, FMCSA published PASA data for all motor carriers that had applied to participate in the demonstration project, based on information available as of October 9, 2007. The FMCSA announces that the following Mexico-domiciled motor carriers in Table 1 have successfully completed their PASAs and notice of this fact was published in the FMCSA Register after the publication of the October 17 notice: E:\FR\FM\24MRN1.SGM 24MRN1

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 6144]


Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition 
Determinations: ``Glass of the Alchemists: Lead Crystal-Gold Ruby''

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 ``Glass of the Alchemists: Lead Crystal-Gold 
Ruby'', 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 
Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, New York, from on or about June 27, 
2008, until on or about January 4, 2009, 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 Richard Lahne, Attorney-Adviser, 
Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202/
453-8058). The address is U.S. Department of State, SA-44, 301 4th 
Street, SW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20547-0001.

    Dated: March 17, 2008.
C. Miller Crouch,
Principal Deputy Assistant, Secretary for Educational and Cultural 
Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. E8-5891 Filed 3-21-08; 8:45 am]
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