Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Landscapes Clear and Radiant: The Art of Wang Hui (1632-1717)”, 34824 [E8-13775]

Download as PDF 34824 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 118 / Wednesday, June 18, 2008 / Notices • Form Numbers: SV–2008–0014, SV–2008–0015, SV–2008–0016, SV– 2008–0017. • Respondents: Participants and hosts associated with the Exchange Visitor Program. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 378. • Estimated Number of Responses: 378. • Average Hours Per Response: 30 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden: 190 hours. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from June 18, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: jexchanges@state.gov • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Stanley S. Colvin, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation (ECA/EC), 301 4th Street, SW., Room 734 (SA–44), Washington, DC 20547. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control number in any correspondence. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents, to Stanley S. Colvin, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation (ECA/ EC), 301 4th Street, SW., Room 734 (SA–44), Washington, DC 20547, who may be reached at jexchanges@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of our functions. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology. Abstract of proposed collection: The information collection will facilitate the Bureau of Educational and Cultural VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:17 Jun 17, 2008 Jkt 214001 Affairs (ECA) ability to regularly collect feedback information and data from participants and hosts associated with ECA’s Exchange Visitor (J–1 Visa) Program (EVP). This information will allow ECA to assess and improve the EVP program, ensure that sponsors comply with the appropriate statutes and regulations, and assess participant and host satisfaction with their EVP exchange experience. Methodology: Data collected through the information collection will be derived primarily from respondent webbased surveys, and, secondarily, from personal interviews and/or focus groups, and site visits, as necessary. 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: April 8, 2008. Sheldon Yuspeh, ECA–IIP/EX, Executive Director, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–13782 Filed 6–17–08; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF STATE BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6263] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Landscapes Clear and Radiant: The Art of Wang Hui (1632–1717)’’ 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 ‘‘Landscapes Clear and Radiant: The Art of Wang Hui (1632–1717),’’ 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 from on or about September 8, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00127 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: June 10, 2008. C. Miller Crouch, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–13775 Filed 6–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P [Public Notice 6266] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Roy Lichtenstein’s Girl With Tear III’’ 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 ‘‘Roy Lichtenstein’s Girl with Tear III,’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, is of cultural significance. The object is imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign owner or custodian. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit object at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, from on or about July 1, 2008, until on or about September 20, 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 object, contact Julie Simpson, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 118 (Wednesday, June 18, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 34824]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-13775]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 6263]


Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition 
Determinations: ``Landscapes Clear and Radiant: The Art of Wang Hui 
(1632-1717)''

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 ``Landscapes Clear and Radiant: The Art of 
Wang Hui (1632-1717),'' 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 from on or about 
September 8, 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 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: June 10, 2008.
C. Miller Crouch,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural 
Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. E8-13775 Filed 6-17-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-05-P
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