Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Taking Shape: Finding Sculpture in the Decorative Arts”, 61917-61918 [E8-24722]

Download as PDF sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 202 / Friday, October 17, 2008 / Notices citizens and organizations in the United States and those abroad, as well as by presenting U.S. society and culture in all of its diversity to overseas audiences. The strategic objective of ECA is to assist in the development of friendly, sympathetic, and peaceful relations between the United States and other countries of the world by establishing and furthering common interests and values between Americans and people of different countries, cultures and faiths. To this end, ECA designs and implements programs that build personal and institutional relationships and that engage educational institutions and the private sector as partners on key public diplomacy initiatives. ECA is building on and amplifying its international exchange programs by creating online communities that enhance mutual understanding. On October 1, 2008 ECA launched an interactive Web site and online social networking space (connect.state.gov) to build a worldwide community of people dedicated to creating international understanding and dialogue. Through this Online Video Contest, members of ECA’s social networking Web site are invited to submit one video each that addresses the theme ‘‘My Culture + Your Culture = ? Connecting Through Difference: Share your Story’’. The Contest goal is to open active channels of communication, with the ECA Web site serving as the focal point for fostering a discussion of common values and interests. This overview of the Contest initiative is provided in order fully to inform the public and interested members of the philanthropic, corporate and NGO communities of ECA’s strategic objectives and priorities. The Contest will be open to the general public worldwide and will be launched and open for submissions in December 2008. Employees and contractors of the U.S. Government, and their immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling and spouse or ‘‘step’’ of each) and those living in the same household, are not eligible to enter the Contest. The general public will be invited to submit videos of three minutes or less. Videos will be submitted and judged in two age group categories: (1) 14–17 years, and (2) 18 years and over (ages at time of submission). Videos may contain any form of artistic expression (e.g., song, dance, skit). Initially, the general public worldwide will be invited to vote for their favorite video contest submissions on ECA’s social networking Web site (connect.state.gov). The 40 videos receiving the most public support will be sent to a blue ribbon panel of alumni from ECA’s international exchange VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:18 Oct 16, 2008 Jkt 217001 programs to be ranked. Four grand prize winners will receive global recognition of their videos and be eligible to participate in an ECA-funded, approximately two-week international exchange program. Winners must have a valid passport by the time of travel; prizes are contingent on visa eligibility and issuance. Contest Details and Rules will be available at connect.state.gov no later than the December 1, 2008 contest start date. ECA welcomes the views of the philanthropic, corporate and NGO communities on this initiative and the potential for strategic partnership in achieving them. Dated: October 10, 2008. Goli Ameri, Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–24721 Filed 10–16–08; 8:45 am] 61917 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 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. Dated: October 10, 2008. C. Miller Crouch, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–24724 Filed 10–16–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE BILLING CODE 4710–05–P [Public Notice 6402] DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6403] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Fragment to Vase: Approaches to Ceramic Restoration’’ 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 five objects to be included in the exhibition ‘‘Fragment to Vase: Approaches to Ceramic Restoration,’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign owner or custodian. I also determine that the exhibition or display of two of these objects at the Getty Villa, Malibu, CA, from on or about December 18, 2008, until on or about June 1, 2009, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the remaining three objects at the Getty Villa, Malibu, CA, from on or about January 1, 2013, until on or about September 1, 2013, and at possible PO 00000 Frm 00141 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Taking Shape: Finding Sculpture in the Decorative Arts’’ 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 ‘‘Taking Shape: Finding Sculpture in the Decorative Arts’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign owner or custodian. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, California, from on or about March 31, 2009, until on or about July 5, 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 Wolodymyr Sulzynsky, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1 61918 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 202 / Friday, October 17, 2008 / Notices 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. Dated: October 9, 2008. C. Miller Crouch, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–24722 Filed 10–16–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6404] International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Personnel Records System Notice is hereby given that the Department of State proposes to create a new system of records, the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Personnel Records System, which is currently in operation, pursuant to the provision of the Privacy Act of 1974 as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a) and Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A–130, Appendix I. The Department’s report was filed with the Office of Management and Budget on October 8, 2008. It is proposed that the new system be named ‘‘International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Personnel Records System.’’ The new system description will specify that International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Personnel Records System maintains records primarily on contracted personnel serving in criminal justice roles for the purposes of documenting individuals’ experience and skills relevant to International Narcotic Law Enforcement Affairs’ funded programs; ensuring foreign policy sensitivity and maintenance of the public trust, personnel safety and accountability; providing aggregate statistical data for program management purposes; providing information related to employment suitability for service in high-risk environments, including authority to carry weapons; and capturing and validating flight mission data. The proposed routine uses provide for disclosure to private employers when necessary for contract administration and to Federal agencies and international organizations, upon their request, for the purpose of verifying information relating to employment eligibility. These proposed routine uses are compatible with the purpose of collecting information for the International Narcotics Law sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:18 Oct 16, 2008 Jkt 217001 Enforcement Affairs Personnel Records System, as they facilitate the selection of suitable individuals to serve as contract personnel in operations organized and funded by the Department of State, or as contract personnel for other federal agencies or international organizations operating in high-risk environments where the selection of suitable individuals is essential for maintaining public trust, personnel safety and accountability. Any persons interested in commenting on the new International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Personnel Records system of records may do so by submitting comments in writing to Margaret P. Grafeld, Director, Office of Information Programs and Service, A/ISS/IPS, SA–2, 515 22nd Street NW., Department of State, Washington, DC 20522–8001. The new system of records for the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Personnel Records System will remain effective, unless comments are received 40 days from the date of publication that result in a contrary determination. This new system description will read as set forth below. Dated: October 8, 2008. Raj Chellaraj, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Administration, Department of State. State–74 SYSTEM NAME: International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Personnel Records (INLPR). SECURITY CLASSIFICATION: Sensitive but Unclassified. SYSTEM LOCATIONS: 2201 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520; 2765 Business Center Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32940; Navy Hill, SA–4, 2430 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037; 1800 G Street, NW., SA–22, Washington, DC 20006. 99–399), as amended, codified at 22 U.S.C. 4802; Section 207 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980, codified at 22 U.S.C. 3927; National Security Decision Directive-38; National Security Presidential Directive-44 (Management of Interagency Efforts Concerning Reconstruction and Stabilization); other authorities, as appropriate. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: Records include biographical information (full name, date of birth, home zip code, and email address), employee or contractor identification number, job location, employment history, experience, reports of significant/serious incidents, skills, training, and related information. PURPOSE: The INLPR system maintains records primarily on contracted personnel serving in criminal justice roles for the purposes of: Documenting individuals’ experience and skills relevant to INLfunded programs; ensuring maintenance of the public trust, personnel safety, and accountability; providing aggregate statistical data for program management purposes; providing information related to employment suitability for service in high-risk environments, including authority to carry weapons; and capturing and validating flight mission data. ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND PURPOSES OF SUCH USES: Records may be disclosed to private employers when necessary for contract administration in connection with the purposes above, and to Federal and State agencies and international organizations, upon their request, for the purpose of providing information relating to employment eligibility. See also the standard routine uses listed in the Department of State Prefatory Statement, published in the Federal Register. CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM: Current or previous contractors and Federal employees affiliated with Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: STORAGE: AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 as amended, in particular Chapter 8, Part I, section 481 et seq., codified at 22 U.S.C. 2291 and 2292; State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1980, as amended, section 36(b), codified at 22 U.S.C. 2708; Section 103(c) of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (Public Law PO 00000 Frm 00142 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Electronic and paper. RETRIEVABILITY: Records may be retrieved by individual name, employee identification number, contractor identification number, or date of birth. SAFEGUARDS: All users are given information system security awareness training, including the procedures for handling Sensitive but Unclassified and E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 202 (Friday, October 17, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61917-61918]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-24722]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 6402]


Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition 
Determinations: ``Taking Shape: Finding Sculpture in the Decorative 
Arts''

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 ``Taking Shape: Finding Sculpture in the 
Decorative Arts'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within 
the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are 
imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign owner or 
custodian. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the 
exhibit objects at The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, California, 
from on or about March 31, 2009, until on or about July 5, 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 Wolodymyr Sulzynsky, Attorney-
Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of

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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.

    Dated: October 9, 2008.
C. Miller Crouch,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural 
Affairs, Department of State.
 [FR Doc. E8-24722 Filed 10-16-08; 8:45 am]
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