Meetings of the United States-Chile Environment Affairs Council, 16089-16090 [E8-6207]

Download as PDF 16089 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 59 / Wednesday, March 26, 2008 / Notices Number of respondents Average burden per response (minutes) Frequency of response Estimated annual burden (hours) Mailer Insert ............................................................................. Follow-Up Phone Calls ............................................................ 75,000 30,000 1 1 1 1 1,250 500 Totals ................................................................................ 105,000 .............................. .............................. 1,750 Dated: March 19, 2008. Elizabeth A. Davidson, Reports Clearance Officer, Social Security Administration. [FR Doc. E8–5983 Filed 3–25–08; 8:45 am] Dated: March 19, 2008. C. Miller Crouch, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–6204 Filed 3–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P BILLING CODE 4191–02–P Dated: March 20, 2008. C. Miller Crouch, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–6262 Filed 3–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6152] [Public Notice 6154] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Maria Sibylla Merian & Daughters: Women of Art and Science’’ Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Jeff Koons on the Roof’’ [Public Notice 6153] 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 ‘‘Maria Sibylla Merian & Daughters: Women of Art and Science,’’ 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 J. Paul Getty Museum, from on or about June 10, 2008, until on or about August 31, 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. SUMMARY: 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. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:52 Mar 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 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 object to be included in the exhibition ‘‘Jeff Koons on the Roof’’, imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, is of cultural significance. The object is imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit object at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, from on or about April 21, 2008, until on or about October 26, 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, 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: PO 00000 Frm 00125 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Meetings of the United States-Chile Environment Affairs Council Notice and request for comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of State and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) are providing notice that, as set forth in Chapter 19 (Environment) of the United StatesChile Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the two governments intend to hold the fourth meeting of the Environment Affairs Council (the ‘‘Council’’) in Santiago, Chile on April 24, 2008. A public information session will be held for members of the public on April 24, at 3 p.m., in the Ministry of Foreign Relations, Teatinos 180, Conference Room, 2nd Floor. The purpose of the Council meeting is detailed below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. The meeting agenda will include a review of Chapter 19 Provisions, a progress report on projects outlined in the FTA’s Environment Chapter, an overview of success stories under the 2007–2008 Work Program pursuant to the United States-Chile Environmental Cooperation Agreement (‘‘the ECA’’), a presentation of project ideas to continue with the implementation of the 2007– 2008 Work Program and beyond, and a consultation between the advisory committees for Chile and the United States, La Comision Nacional del Medio Ambiente (CONAMA) and the Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee (TEPAC). The Department of State and USTR invite interested agencies, organizations, and members of the public to submit written comments or suggestions regarding agenda items and to attend the public session. In preparing comments, we encourage submitters to refer to: E:\FR\FM\26MRN1.SGM 26MRN1 pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES 16090 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 59 / Wednesday, March 26, 2008 / Notices • The FTA’s Environment Chapter including Annex 19.3, and the Final Environment Review of the FTA, available at: https://www.ustr.gov/ Trade_Agreements/Bilateral/Chile_FTA/ Section_Index.html. • The ECA, available at: https:// www.state.gov/g/oes/rls/or/22185.htm. • Joint Declaration from the third Council meeting (October 23, 2006) at: https://www.state.gov/g/oes/env/trade/ index.htm. DATES: To be assured of timely consideration, comments are requested no later than April 21, 2008. ADDRESSES: Written comments or suggestions should be submitted to both: (1) Carmen Yee-Batista, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science, Office of Environmental Policy by electronic mail at yeebatistac@state.gov with the subject line ‘‘US-Chile EAC Meeting’’ or by fax to (202) 647–5947; and (2) Mara M. Burr, Deputy Assistant United States Trade Representative for Environment and Natural Resources, Office of the United States Trade Representative by electronic mail at mburr@ustr.eop.gov with the subject line ‘‘US-Chile EAC Meetings’’ or by fax to (202) 395–9517. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carmen Yee-Batista, Telephone (202) 647–6777 or Mara M. Burr, Telephone (202) 395–7320. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States-Chile FTA entered into force on January 4, 2004. Article 3 of Chapter 19 (Environment) of the FTA establishes an Environment Affairs Council, which is required to meet at least once a year to discuss the implementation of, and progress under, Chapter 19. Chapter 19 requires that meetings of the Council include a public session, unless otherwise agreed by the two governments. Under Chapter 19, the two governments agreed to undertake eight specific cooperative activities set out in Annex 19.3 of the Chapter and to negotiate a United States-Chile Environmental Cooperation Agreement to further environmental cooperative activities. The ECA entered into force on May 1, 2004 and sets out a framework for environmental cooperative activities between the two governments. Article II of the ECA establishes the United States-Chile Joint Commission for Environmental Cooperation (the ‘‘Commission’’), with responsibilities that include developing and periodically reviewing a Work Program. The Commission is required to meet at least every two years. The first meetings of the Council and the Commission were held on July 22, 2004, in Santiago, VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:52 Mar 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 Chile, and the third meeting of the Council and second meeting of the Commission were held on October 23– 24, 2006, in Santiago, Chile. At the third Council meeting, the Council discussed the implementation of Chapter 19 of the FTA with respect to public participation, progress reports on the eight cooperation projects under Chapter 19, implementation of the 2005–2006 Work Program, and elaboration of the 2007–2008 Work Program. At the upcoming fourth meeting of the Council, the Council will consider the implementation of the Chapter, review of cooperative projects, success stories under the 2007–2008 ECA Work Program, and project ideas to continue with the implementation of the 2007–2008 Work Program and beyond. At these meetings, the Council will also consider recommendations for future bilateral environmental cooperation. The public is advised to refer to the State Department Web site at https:// www.state.gov/g/oes/env/ for further information related to the Council meeting. Dated: March 21, 2008. Daniel T. Fantozzi, Director, Office of Environmental Policy, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–6207 Filed 3–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–09–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6151] Notice of Receipt of Application for Presidential Permit for Border Facilities Related to the Frontera Juarez Pipeline and Notice of Intent To Prepare Environmental Assessment, and Notice of Flood Plain and Wetland Involvement Department of State. Notice of Receipt of Application for Presidential Permit for Border Facilities Related to the Frontera Juarez Pipeline and Notice of Intent To Prepare Environmental Assessment, and Notice of Flood Plain and Wetland Involvement. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of State has received an application from P.M.I. Services North America (‘‘PMI’’) for a Presidential permit, pursuant to Executive Order 13337 of April 30, 2004, to construct, connect, operate, and maintain facilities at the border for a 10.75-inch diameter liquid hydrocarbon (gasoline and diesel) pipeline at the U.S.-Mexico border near San Elizario, Texas, for the purpose of transporting gasoline and diesel between the United PO 00000 Frm 00126 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 States and Mexico. PMI seeks this authorization in connection with its Frontera Juarez Pipeline Project (‘‘Frontera’’), which is designed to transport gasoline and diesel from the Longhorn Partners Pipeline Terminal in El Paso County, Texas, to the U.S.Mexico border near San Elizario, Texas. PMI is a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. PMI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mexican state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX). According to the description in PMI’s application, the proposed new border crossing would consist of a 10.75-inch diameter pipeline installed under the Rio Grande via horizontal directional drilling, which would be buried to a minimum depth of five (5) feet below ground level or five (5) feet below lowest point of river crossing. The border crossing would be part of the Frontera Project, which would consist in the U.S. of 28 miles of 10.75-inch diameter pipeline from Longhorn Partners Pipeline Terminal in El Paso County, Texas, to the U.S.-Mexico border near San Elizario, Texas. As required by E.O. 13337, the Department of State is circulating this application to concerned federal agencies for comment. In accordance with Section 102(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4332(C)) and implementing regulations promulgated by the Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR Parts 1500–1508) and the Department of State (22 CFR Part 161), including in particular 22 CFR 161.7(c)(1), the Department of State intends to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) to determine whether an environmental impact statement will be required for this application. The Department also intends to conduct consultations on possible impacts to traditional or cultural properties with interested Native American tribes under Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act. The purpose of this Notice of Intent is to inform the public about the proposed action and solicit public comments. As the proposed project may involve an action in a floodplain or wetland, the EA will include a floodplain and wetlands assessment and floodplain statement of findings. Contact: For further information, to receive a CD–ROM copy of PMI’s application, or to comment on the proposed project contact Elizabeth Orlando, OES/ENV Room 2657, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520, telephone 202–647–4284, facsimile 202–647–1052, e-mail orlandoea2@state.gov. E:\FR\FM\26MRN1.SGM 26MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 59 (Wednesday, March 26, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16089-16090]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-6207]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 6153]


Meetings of the United States-Chile Environment Affairs Council

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State and the Office of the United States 
Trade Representative (USTR) are providing notice that, as set forth in 
Chapter 19 (Environment) of the United States-Chile Free Trade 
Agreement (FTA), the two governments intend to hold the fourth meeting 
of the Environment Affairs Council (the ``Council'') in Santiago, Chile 
on April 24, 2008. A public information session will be held for 
members of the public on April 24, at 3 p.m., in the Ministry of 
Foreign Relations, Teatinos 180, Conference Room, 2nd Floor. The 
purpose of the Council meeting is detailed below under SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION.
    The meeting agenda will include a review of Chapter 19 Provisions, 
a progress report on projects outlined in the FTA's Environment 
Chapter, an overview of success stories under the 2007-2008 Work 
Program pursuant to the United States-Chile Environmental Cooperation 
Agreement (``the ECA''), a presentation of project ideas to continue 
with the implementation of the 2007-2008 Work Program and beyond, and a 
consultation between the advisory committees for Chile and the United 
States, La Comision Nacional del Medio Ambiente (CONAMA) and the Trade 
and Environment Policy Advisory Committee (TEPAC). The Department of 
State and USTR invite interested agencies, organizations, and members 
of the public to submit written comments or suggestions regarding 
agenda items and to attend the public session.
    In preparing comments, we encourage submitters to refer to:

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     The FTA's Environment Chapter including Annex 19.3, and 
the Final Environment Review of the FTA, available at: https://
www.ustr.gov/Trade_Agreements/Bilateral/Chile_FTA/Section_
Index.html.
     The ECA, available at: https://www.state.gov/g/oes/rls/or/
22185.htm.
     Joint Declaration from the third Council meeting (October 
23, 2006) at: https://www.state.gov/g/oes/env/trade/index.htm.

DATES: To be assured of timely consideration, comments are requested no 
later than April 21, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Written comments or suggestions should be submitted to both:
    (1) Carmen Yee-Batista, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans, 
Environment, and Science, Office of Environmental Policy by electronic 
mail at yeebatistac@state.gov with the subject line ``US-Chile EAC 
Meeting'' or by fax to (202) 647-5947; and (2) Mara M. Burr, Deputy 
Assistant United States Trade Representative for Environment and 
Natural Resources, Office of the United States Trade Representative by 
electronic mail at mburr@ustr.eop.gov with the subject line ``US-Chile 
EAC Meetings'' or by fax to (202) 395-9517.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carmen Yee-Batista, Telephone (202) 
647-6777 or Mara M. Burr, Telephone (202) 395-7320.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States-Chile FTA entered into 
force on January 4, 2004. Article 3 of Chapter 19 (Environment) of the 
FTA establishes an Environment Affairs Council, which is required to 
meet at least once a year to discuss the implementation of, and 
progress under, Chapter 19. Chapter 19 requires that meetings of the 
Council include a public session, unless otherwise agreed by the two 
governments. Under Chapter 19, the two governments agreed to undertake 
eight specific cooperative activities set out in Annex 19.3 of the 
Chapter and to negotiate a United States-Chile Environmental 
Cooperation Agreement to further environmental cooperative activities. 
The ECA entered into force on May 1, 2004 and sets out a framework for 
environmental cooperative activities between the two governments. 
Article II of the ECA establishes the United States-Chile Joint 
Commission for Environmental Cooperation (the ``Commission''), with 
responsibilities that include developing and periodically reviewing a 
Work Program. The Commission is required to meet at least every two 
years. The first meetings of the Council and the Commission were held 
on July 22, 2004, in Santiago, Chile, and the third meeting of the 
Council and second meeting of the Commission were held on October 23-
24, 2006, in Santiago, Chile. At the third Council meeting, the Council 
discussed the implementation of Chapter 19 of the FTA with respect to 
public participation, progress reports on the eight cooperation 
projects under Chapter 19, implementation of the 2005-2006 Work 
Program, and elaboration of the 2007-2008 Work Program. At the upcoming 
fourth meeting of the Council, the Council will consider the 
implementation of the Chapter, review of cooperative projects, success 
stories under the 2007-2008 ECA Work Program, and project ideas to 
continue with the implementation of the 2007-2008 Work Program and 
beyond. At these meetings, the Council will also consider 
recommendations for future bilateral environmental cooperation.
    The public is advised to refer to the State Department Web site at 
https://www.state.gov/g/oes/env/ for further information related to the 
Council meeting.

    Dated: March 21, 2008.
Daniel T. Fantozzi,
Director, Office of Environmental Policy, Department of State.
 [FR Doc. E8-6207 Filed 3-25-08; 8:45 am]
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