Termination of Statutory Debarment Pursuant to Section 38(g)(4) of the Arms Export Control Act for Quality Aviation, Inc., 69715 [E8-27500]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 224 / Wednesday, November 19, 2008 / Notices enforcement concerns. Interaero will remain under a policy of denial concerning license applications and other approvals, and will therefore continue to be ineligible to engage in export activities under the AECA. Therefore, in accordance with section 38(g)(4) of the AECA, the debarment of Interaero, Inc. is rescinded, effective November 19, 2008. Dated: October 3, 2008. Frank J. Ruggiero, Assistant Secretary of State for PoliticalMilitary Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–27502 Filed 11–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–25–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE Dated: October 3, 2008. Frank J. Ruggiero, Assistant Secretary of State for PoliticalMilitary Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–27500 Filed 11–18–08; 8:45 am] [Public Notice 6429] Termination of Statutory Debarment Pursuant to Section 38(g)(4) of the Arms Export Control Act for Quality Aviation, Inc. ACTION: BILLING CODE 4710–25–P Notice. Notice is hereby given that the Department of State has terminated the statutory debarment of Quality Aviation, Inc. pursuant to section 38(g)(4) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C. 2778). DATES: Effective November 19, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David C. Trimble, Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State (202) 663–2807. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 38(g)(4) of the AECA and section 127.11 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) prohibit the issuance of export licenses or other approvals to a person if that person, or any party to the export, has been convicted of violating the AECA and certain other U.S. criminal statutes enumerated at section 38(g)(1) of the AECA and section 120.27 of the ITAR. A person convicted of violating the AECA is also subject to statutory debarment under section 127.7 of the ITAR. In August 2001, Quality Aviation, Inc. was convicted of violating the AECA (U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Western Division—Los Angeles, 2:00–cr–00787–WDK–1). Based on this conviction, Quality Aviation, Inc. was statutorily debarred pursuant to section 38(g)(4) of the AECA and section 127.7 of the ITAR and, thus, prohibited from participating directly or indirectly in exports of defense articles and defense services. Notice of debarment SUMMARY: cprice-sewell on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES was published in the Federal Register (68 FR 52436, September 3, 2003). Section 38(g)(4) of the AECA permits termination of debarment after consultation with the other appropriate U.S. agencies and after a thorough review of the circumstances surrounding the conviction and a finding that appropriate steps have been taken to mitigate any law enforcement concerns. The Department of State has determined that Quality Aviation, Inc. has taken appropriate steps to address the causes of the violations and to mitigate any law enforcement concerns. Therefore, in accordance with section 38(g)(4) of the AECA, the debarment of Quality Aviation, Inc. is rescinded, effective November 19, 2008. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:14 Nov 18, 2008 Jkt 217001 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6428] APEC 2011 Leaders’ Meeting Summary: United States cities and major resort/hotel destinations are invited to present proposals to hold the concluding series of meetings of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum scheduled for November 12–20, 2011. Over the course of nine days, the United States Government will organize various official and informal events, bilateral meetings, and media events that APEC member economies will attend. In total, up to 20,000 participants, including support staff, security, media, and businesspersons are expected to attend. Global media attention will focus on the APEC Leaders’ Meetings and the city selected to host the event. The President of the United States, 18 other Heads of Government and representatives from Hong Kong and Taiwan are expected to attend. Each APEC delegation will likely come with its own advisors, security, and media. The APEC CEO Summit will also attract senior business executives from around the Asia-Pacific region. With this many high-profile visitors, security will be a major consideration for the selection of the city and conference venues. The following meetings are expected to be held from November 12–20, 2011: (1) Concluding Senior Officials Meeting (CSOM)—2 days, approximately 200 delegates; (2) APEC Business Advisory Council Meeting (ABAC)—4 days, PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 69715 approximately 200 delegates; (3) APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM)—2 days, approximately 500 delegates; (4) APEC CEO Summit—2 days, approximately 10,000 participants; (5) ABAC Dialogue with Leaders—1⁄2 day, restricted attendance; (6) APEC Economic Leaders Meeting (AELM)—2 days, restricted attendance, 10,000 participants. The minimum requirements are as follows: An international airport with good connections to and from APEC economies (further information on APEC can be found at www.APEC.org); 20,000 hotel rooms of international standard including 80 suites for Heads of Government and cabinet-level Ministers; Conference facilities for multiple meetings; Political, business, and civic support; Local security capable of supporting delegates and VIPs. Preparation of Proposals. Deadline is December 15, 2008. The city selection will be made by the new Administration. Proposals must be in one (1) three-inch binder with no loose inserts. A professional video presentation of the city or resort/hotel must be included on a DVD. Three copies of the proposals must be mailed to: U.S. Department of State, Attn: APEC 2011 Leaders’ Meeting, 2201 C. Street, Washington, DC 20520. Proposals should be postmarked by December 15, 2008. Questions about the proposal can be directed to APEC2011@state.gov. Questions will be responded to in a timely manner. All information in the proposal, including prices, must be valid for 60 days after the due date. Binders must have the following sections: (1) One-page executive summary of what the city offers. (2) General city description including the following: (a) Letter of support from the mayor or city’s senior elected official; (b) letter of support from the state governor; (c) letter of support from local chamber of commerce; (d) a past performance statement which indicates the city’s experience in putting on large meetings and events of this scale; (e) history of the city; (f) manufacturing and trade with the Asian-Pacific region; (g) description of the city’s population groups from the APEC economies; (h) cultural attractions and shopping; and (i) availability of special places of interest that could be used for formal receptions, official dinners, or other events (e.g. museums, parks, monuments, theatres, etc.). (3) Airport: (a) Airline connections with APEC economies; (b) immigration and customs facilities; facilitated and expedited immigration for delegates, if any; (c) ability to receive private airplanes of heads of government and VIPs; (d) E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 69715]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-27500]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 6429]


Termination of Statutory Debarment Pursuant to Section 38(g)(4) 
of the Arms Export Control Act for Quality Aviation, Inc.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Department of State has 
terminated the statutory debarment of Quality Aviation, Inc. pursuant 
to section 38(g)(4) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C. 
2778).

DATES: Effective November 19, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David C. Trimble, Director, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls Compliance, Directorate of Defense Trade 
Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State 
(202) 663-2807.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 38(g)(4) of the AECA and section 
127.11 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) prohibit 
the issuance of export licenses or other approvals to a person if that 
person, or any party to the export, has been convicted of violating the 
AECA and certain other U.S. criminal statutes enumerated at section 
38(g)(1) of the AECA and section 120.27 of the ITAR. A person convicted 
of violating the AECA is also subject to statutory debarment under 
section 127.7 of the ITAR.
    In August 2001, Quality Aviation, Inc. was convicted of violating 
the AECA (U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Western 
Division--Los Angeles, 2:00-cr-00787-WDK-1). Based on this conviction, 
Quality Aviation, Inc. was statutorily debarred pursuant to section 
38(g)(4) of the AECA and section 127.7 of the ITAR and, thus, 
prohibited from participating directly or indirectly in exports of 
defense articles and defense services. Notice of debarment was 
published in the Federal Register (68 FR 52436, September 3, 2003).
    Section 38(g)(4) of the AECA permits termination of debarment after 
consultation with the other appropriate U.S. agencies and after a 
thorough review of the circumstances surrounding the conviction and a 
finding that appropriate steps have been taken to mitigate any law 
enforcement concerns. The Department of State has determined that 
Quality Aviation, Inc. has taken appropriate steps to address the 
causes of the violations and to mitigate any law enforcement concerns. 
Therefore, in accordance with section 38(g)(4) of the AECA, the 
debarment of Quality Aviation, Inc. is rescinded, effective November 
19, 2008.

    Dated: October 3, 2008.
Frank J. Ruggiero,
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, Department 
of State.
[FR Doc. E8-27500 Filed 11-18-08; 8:45 am]
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