Delegation From the Secretary to the Deputy Secretary and the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources of Authorities of the Secretary of State, 8835-8836 [E9-4142]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 37 / Thursday, February 26, 2009 / Notices • Originating Office: Diplomatic Security/Office of Foreign Missions (DS/ OFM). • Form Numbers: DS–100, DS–101, DS–102, & DS–104. • Respondents: Foreign government representatives assigned to the United States. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 350. • Estimated Number of Responses: 14,865. • Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden: 7,433. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. • Title of Information Collection: Request for Customs Clearance of Merchandise. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0105. • Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. • Originating Office: Diplomatic Security/Office of Foreign Missions (DS/ OFM). • Form Number: DS–1504. • Respondents: Foreign government representatives assigned to the United States. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 350. • Estimated Number of Responses: 7,938. • Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden: 3,969 hours. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. • Title of Information Collection: U.S. Department of State Driver License and Tax Exemption Card Application. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0105. • Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. • Originating Office: Diplomatic Security/Office of Foreign Missions (DS/ OFM). • Form Numbers: DS–1972, DS– 1972D, DS–1972T. • Respondents: Foreign government representatives assigned to the United States. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 350 foreign missions. • Estimated Number of Responses: 12,725 responses (DS–1972: 1,402), (DS–1972D: 6,282), (DS–1972T: 5,041). • Average Hours per Response: DS– 1972 (30 minutes), DS–1972D (20 minutes), DS–1972T (15 minutes). • Total Estimated Burden: 4,053 hours. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:56 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 217001 DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from date of publication in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • E-mail: OFMInfo@state.gov. • Mail: U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security, Office of Foreign Missions, 2201 C Street, NW., Room 2238, Washington, DC 20520. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in any correspondence. 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 Attn: Jacqueline Robinson, Diplomatic Security, Office of Foreign Missions, 2201 C Street, NW., Room 2238, Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached on (202) 647–3416 or OFMInfo@state.gov. 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 Foreign Diplomatic Service Applications (FDSA) associated with OMB Collection number 1405–0105 (DS–2003, DS–2004, DS–2005, DS– 2006, DS–2007, and DS–2008) are the means by which the Department of State obtains the information necessary to accept the appointments and terminations of foreign government employees and diplomatic, career and honorary consular officers serving in the United States; their dependents and personal servants accompanying them on tours-of-duty in the United States; to issue documents or update information previously submitted; to extend or terminate privileges and immunities accorded under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961 and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, 1963. Also, FDSA DS–1504, DS–98, DS–99, and DS–1972, also associated with OMB number 1405– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8835 0105, are the means by which the Department provide customs duty-free entry privileges, exemption from taxes on the use of public utilities and the purchase of gasoline and other motor fuels, the issuance of a driver license and/or a sales tax exemption card for foreign mission personnel and their dependents. In addition, DS–100, DS– 101, DS–102, & DS–104 are the means by which the Department provides foreign missions and their members with registration, titling, and issuance of license plates for motor vehicles they own/operate. These are ‘‘benefits’’ designated under the Foreign Missions Act, 22 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (FMA), and must be obtained through the U.S. Department of State. The applications provide the Department with the information necessary to administer the benefits effectively and efficiently and to monitor compliance with local laws, including the ability to identify and take action against motor vehicle operators who receive traffic citations. It also facilitates the Department’s ability to monitor and enforce the compliance with Federal laws regarding liability insurance for all foreign missionoperated motor vehicles. FMA, 22 U.S.C. 4303a; 22 CFR part 151. Methodology: These applications/ information collections are submitted by all foreign missions to the Office of Foreign Missions via the following methods: Mail, personal delivery, and/ or electronically. Dated: January 30, 2009. Robert D. Barton, Managing Director, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Foreign Missions, U.S. Department of State. [FR Doc. E9–4139 Filed 2–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–43–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Delegation of Authority No. 245–1] Delegation From the Secretary to the Deputy Secretary and the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources of Authorities of the Secretary of State By virtue of the authority vested in me as Secretary of State by the laws of the United States, including 22 U.S.C. 2651a, I hereby delegate to the Deputy Secretary and the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources, to the extent authorized by law, all authorities and functions vested in the Secretary of State or the head of agency by any act, order, determination, delegation of authority, regulation, or executive order, now or hereafter issued. E:\FR\FM\26FEN1.SGM 26FEN1 8836 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 37 / Thursday, February 26, 2009 / Notices This Delegation includes all authorities and functions that have been or may be delegated or redelegated to other Department officials but does not repeal delegations to such officials. Notwithstanding this delegation of authority, the Secretary of State may exercise any function or authority delegated by this delegation. The Deputy Secretary or Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources may, to the extent consistent with law, (1) redelegate such functions and authorities and authorize their successive redelegation, and (2) promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out such functions. This Delegation of Authority supersedes Delegation of Authority 245, dated April 23, 2001. This memorandum shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: February 13, 2009. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State, Department of State. [FR Doc. E9–4142 Filed 2–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–10–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Delegation of Authority 284–1] Delegation of Authority to the Under Secretary for Political Affairs By virtue of the authority vested in me as Secretary of State by the laws of the United States, including 22 U.S.C. 2651a, I hereby delegate to the Under Secretary for Political Affairs, to the extent authorized by law, all authorities and functions vested in the Secretary of State or the head of agency by any act, order, determination, delegation of authority, regulation, or executive order, now or hereafter issued. This delegation includes all authorities and functions that have been or may be delegated or redelegated to other Department officials but does not repeal delegations to such officials. This delegation shall apply only when the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary, and the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources are absent or otherwise unavailable or when the Secretary or either Deputy Secretary requests that the Under Secretary exercise such authorities and functions. Notwithstanding this delegation of authority, the Secretary of State, the Deputy Secretary of State and the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources may exercise any function or authority delegated by this delegation. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:56 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 217001 This Delegation of Authority supersedes Delegation of Authority 284, dated August 26, 2005. This memorandum shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: February 13, 2009. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State, Department of State. [FR Doc. E9–4143 Filed 2–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–10–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Delegation of Authority No. 280–1] Delegation by the Secretary of State to the Under Secretary for Political Affairs of Authorities Regarding Congressional Reporting Functions By virtue of the authority vested in me as Secretary of State by the laws of the United States, including 22 U.S.C. 2651a, I hereby assign to the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, to the extent authorized by law, the function of approving submission of reports to the Congress. This delegation covers the decision to submit to the Congress both one-time reports and recurring reports, including but not limited to those recurring reports identified in Section 1 of Executive Order 13313 (Delegation of Certain Congressional Reporting Functions) of July 31, 2003. However, this delegation shall not be construed to authorize the Under Secretary to make waivers, certifications, determinations, findings, or other such statutorily required substantive actions that may be called for in connection with the submission of a report. The Under Secretary shall be responsible for referring to the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary, or the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources any matter on which action would appropriately be taken by such official. Any authority covered by this delegation may also be exercised by the Deputy Secretary and the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources, to the extent authorized by law, or by the Secretary of State. This Delegation of Authority supersedes Delegation of Authority 280, dated May 2, 2005. This delegation does not repeal delegations to other Department officials. This delegation of authority shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: February 13, 2009. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State, Department of State. [FR Doc. E9–4145 Filed 2–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–10–P PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Eighth Meeting, RTCA Special Committee 216: Aeronautical System Security AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of RTCA Special Committee 216 meeting Aeronautical Systems Security. SUMMARY: The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Special Committee 216: Aeronautical Systems Security. DATES: The meeting will be held on March 18–20, 2009. March 18–19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and March 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ADDRESSES: RTCA, Inc., 1828 L Street, NW., Suite 805, Washington, DC 20036. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: RTCA Secretariat, 1828 L Street, NW., Suite 805, Washington, DC 20036–5133; telephone (202) 833–9339; fax (202) 833–9434; Web site https://www.rtca.org. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 5 U.S.C., Appendix 2), notice is hereby given for a Special Committee 216 meeting. The agenda will include: • Opening Session (Welcome, Introductions and Administrative Remarks, Agenda Overview). • Approval of Summary of the Seventh meeting held on 14–16 January, RTCA Paper No. 039–09/SC216–015. • Report on PMC Action on TOR. • Subgroup and Action Item Reports. • EUROCAE WG–72 Report. • Other Industry Activities Related to Security—Reports and Presentations. • Subgroup Breakout Sessions. • Subgroups Report on Breakouts. • Establish Dates, Location and Agenda for Next Meeting. • Closing Session (Any Other Business, Assignment/Review of Future Work, Establish Agenda, Date and Place of Next Meeting, Closing Remarks, Adjourn). Attendance is open to the interested public but limited to space availability. With the approval of the chairmen, members of the public may present oral statements at the meeting. Persons wishing to present statements or obtain information should contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Members of the public may present a written statement to the committee at any time. E:\FR\FM\26FEN1.SGM 26FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 37 (Thursday, February 26, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8835-8836]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-4142]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Delegation of Authority No. 245-1]


Delegation From the Secretary to the Deputy Secretary and the 
Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources of Authorities of the 
Secretary of State

    By virtue of the authority vested in me as Secretary of State by 
the laws of the United States, including 22 U.S.C. 2651a, I hereby 
delegate to the Deputy Secretary and the Deputy Secretary for 
Management and Resources, to the extent authorized by law, all 
authorities and functions vested in the Secretary of State or the head 
of agency by any act, order, determination, delegation of authority, 
regulation, or executive order, now or hereafter issued.

[[Page 8836]]

    This Delegation includes all authorities and functions that have 
been or may be delegated or redelegated to other Department officials 
but does not repeal delegations to such officials.
    Notwithstanding this delegation of authority, the Secretary of 
State may exercise any function or authority delegated by this 
delegation.
    The Deputy Secretary or Deputy Secretary for Management and 
Resources may, to the extent consistent with law, (1) redelegate such 
functions and authorities and authorize their successive redelegation, 
and (2) promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to 
carry out such functions.
    This Delegation of Authority supersedes Delegation of Authority 
245, dated April 23, 2001.
    This memorandum shall be published in the Federal Register.

    Dated: February 13, 2009.
Hillary Rodham Clinton,
Secretary of State, Department of State.
[FR Doc. E9-4142 Filed 2-25-09; 8:45 am]
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