Policy on Review Time for License Applications, 20357 [E8-8070]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 73 / Tuesday, April 15, 2008 / Notices taken into account political, military, economic, human rights and arms control considerations. More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned. Sincerely, Jeffrey T. Bergner, Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 018–08. Dated: April 4, 2008. Kevin Maloney, Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–8065 Filed 4–14–08; 8:45 am] (3) End-use Checks have not been completed. (Commonly referred to as ‘‘Blue Lantern’’ checks. End-use checks are key to the U.S. Government’s prevention of illegal defense exports and technology transfers, and range from simple contacts to verifying the bona fides of a transaction to physical inspection of an export.) (4) Department of Defense has notified the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls that an overriding national security exception exists. (5) Requires a Waiver of Restrictions. (For example, a sanctions waiver.) Dated: April 8, 2008. Frank J. Ruggiero, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Trade and Regional Security, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–8070 Filed 4–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–25–P [Public Notice 6190] [Public Notice 6175] jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES ACTION: U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Notice of Open Advisory Committee Teleconference Meeting Department of State. Notice. In National Security Presidential Directive—56, Defense Trade Reform, signed January 22, 2008, the Department of State was directed to complete the review and adjudication of license applications within 60 days of receipt, except in cases where national security exceptions apply. The President further directed that these exceptions be published. In accordance with that directive, the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls has implemented procedures to ensure that this 60 day requirement is affected, except when the following the national security exceptions are applicable: (1) When a Congressional Notification is required: The Arms Export Control Act Section 36(c) and (d) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, 22 CFR 123.15, requires a certification be provided to Congress prior to granting any license or other approval for transactions, if it meets the requirements identified for the sale of major defense equipment, manufacture abroad of significant military equipment, defense articles and services, or the re-transfer to other nations. Notification thresholds differ based on the dollar value, countries concerned and defense articles and services. (2) Required Government Assurances have not been received. These would include, for example, Missile Technology Control Regime Assurances, and Cluster Munitions assurances. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:31 Apr 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 SUMMARY: The U.S. National Commission for UNESCO will meet via telephone conference on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Eastern Time. The purpose of the teleconference meeting is for the Commission to make recommendations related to the UNESCO university twinning and networking program (UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Program). The U.S. National Commission for UNESCO was asked to provide recommendations on a proposal received to establish a UNESCO Chair. For more information about the Program see https://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/ c14222.htm. This meeting notice may provide less than 15 days calendar notice due to an external UNESCO deadline of April 30th for member states’ submissions. The call will also be an opportunity to provide an update on recent and upcoming Commission and UNESCO activities. The Commission will accept brief oral comments during a portion of this conference call. This public comment period will last up to 15 minutes, and comments are limited to two minutes per person. Members of the public who wish to present oral comments or to listen to the conference call must make arrangements with the Executive Secretariat of the National Commission by April 22, 2008. For more information or to arrange to participate in the teleconference meeting, contact Alex Zemek, Deputy Executive Director of the U.S. National PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Dated: April 7, 2008. Alex Zemek, U.S. National Commission for UNESCO, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–8154 Filed 4–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–19–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration [FHWA Docket No. FHWA–2005–23112] Motorcyclist Advisory Council to the Federal Highway Administration Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of meeting of advisory committee. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Policy on Review Time for License Applications AGENCY: Commission for UNESCO, Washington, DC 20037. Telephone: (202) 663–0026; Fax: (202) 663–0035; E-mail: DCUNESCO@state.gov. AGENCY: BILLING CODE 4710–25–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE 20357 Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: This document announces the fourth meeting of the Motorcyclist Advisory Council to the Federal Highway Administration (MAC– FHWA). The purpose of this meeting is to advise the Secretary of Transportation, through the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, on infrastructure issues of concern to motorcyclists, including (1) Barrier design; (2) road design, construction, and maintenance practices; and (3) the architecture and implementation of intelligent transportation system technologies, pursuant to section 1914 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU). 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 73 (Tuesday, April 15, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 20357]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-8070]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 6190]


Policy on Review Time for License Applications

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Notice.

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    In National Security Presidential Directive--56, Defense Trade 
Reform, signed January 22, 2008, the Department of State was directed 
to complete the review and adjudication of license applications within 
60 days of receipt, except in cases where national security exceptions 
apply. The President further directed that these exceptions be 
published. In accordance with that directive, the Directorate of 
Defense Trade Controls has implemented procedures to ensure that this 
60 day requirement is affected, except when the following the national 
security exceptions are applicable:
    (1) When a Congressional Notification is required: The Arms Export 
Control Act Section 36(c) and (d) and the International Traffic in Arms 
Regulations, 22 CFR 123.15, requires a certification be provided to 
Congress prior to granting any license or other approval for 
transactions, if it meets the requirements identified for the sale of 
major defense equipment, manufacture abroad of significant military 
equipment, defense articles and services, or the re-transfer to other 
nations. Notification thresholds differ based on the dollar value, 
countries concerned and defense articles and services.
    (2) Required Government Assurances have not been received. These 
would include, for example, Missile Technology Control Regime 
Assurances, and Cluster Munitions assurances.
    (3) End-use Checks have not been completed. (Commonly referred to 
as ``Blue Lantern'' checks. End-use checks are key to the U.S. 
Government's prevention of illegal defense exports and technology 
transfers, and range from simple contacts to verifying the bona fides 
of a transaction to physical inspection of an export.)
    (4) Department of Defense has notified the Directorate of Defense 
Trade Controls that an overriding national security exception exists.
    (5) Requires a Waiver of Restrictions. (For example, a sanctions 
waiver.)

    Dated: April 8, 2008.
Frank J. Ruggiero,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Trade and Regional Security, 
Department of State.
 [FR Doc. E8-8070 Filed 4-14-08; 8:45 am]
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