Department of Commerce: National Webinar for Industry on Climate Change Negotiations Under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), 47915 [E9-22586]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 180 / Friday, September 18, 2009 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Eastern Washington Cascades Provincial Advisory Committee and the Yakima Provincial Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of Meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Eastern Washington Cascades Provincial Advisory Committee and the Yakima Provincial Advisory Committee will meet on October 7, 2009 at the OkanoganWenatchee National Forest Headquarters Office, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, WA. During this meeting information will be shared about the Forest’s Travel Management plan and process, the Forest Plan update, and Cabin Users Fee Fairness Act. All Eastern Washington Cascades and Yakima Province Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct questions regarding this meeting to Becki Heath, Designated Federal Official, USDA, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, Washington 98801, 509– 664–9200. Dated: September 14, 2009. Rebecca Lockett Heath, Designated Federal Official, OkanoganWenatchee National Forest. [FR Doc. E9–22548 Filed 9–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Department of Commerce: National Webinar for Industry on Climate Change Negotiations Under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) will host a Webinar (online presentations and audio conference) for industry participants on September 22, 2009. Participants will learn from U.S. government officials about the status of current negotiations and hear about key issues for U.S. industry, as well as potential commercial opportunities. The Webinar will also allow private sector stakeholders, particularly industry and trade associations, to advise U.S. officials on the impact a new UNFCCC agreement could have on their VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:10 Sep 17, 2009 Jkt 217001 respective operations and on associated commercial opportunities. DATES: September 22, 2009. ADDRESSES: To participate in the Webinar, please contact Frank Caliva, Office of Energy & Environmental Industries, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave., NW., Room 4053, Washington, DC 20230; 202–482–8245; Frank.Caliva@mail.doc.gov. 47915 intellectual property, financing, and related commercial opportunities. Cheryl McQueen, Acting Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries, U.S. Department of Commerce. [FR Doc. E9–22586 Filed 9–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Action Affecting Export Privileges; Mahan Airways Participation Any private sector participant may register to attend; the number of call-in lines is limited and available on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please contact Frank Caliva, Office of Energy & Environmental Industries, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, at 202–482–8245 or Frank.Caliva@mail.doc.gov to register and receive call-in and log-on instruction. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change—The UNFCCC was signed in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and entered into force on March 21, 1994. Currently, 193 states have ratified the Convention, including the United States. The treaty requires national inventories of greenhouse gas emissions from developed countries, and encourages national action to stem greenhouse gas emissions and slow climate change. Developed nations also pledge to share technology and resources with developing nations. Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change—The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in December 1997, entered into force on February 16, 2005, and has been ratified by 188 countries and the European Community. While the United States signed the document, the U.S. Senate has never ratified the treaty. The Kyoto Protocol sets binding emissions targets for 37 industrialized countries, includes mechanisms for measuring and reporting emissions, and provides for financing and technology assistance to developing countries. The commitment period specified in the Protocol will expire at the end of 2012. Current UNFCCC Negotiations— Negotiations under the UNFCCC are underway to formulate a successor agreement to the Kyoto Protocol. The discussions have the goal of concluding an agreement in Copenhagen this December. Potential impacts on U.S. industrial competitiveness will be discussed during the upcoming webinar including technology transfer, PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 In the matter of: Mahan Airways, Mahan Tower, No. 21, Azadegan St., M.A. Jenah Exp. Way, Tehran, Iran; Respondent. Order Renewing Order Temporarily Denying Export Privileges Pursuant to Section 766.24 of the Export Administration Regulations, 15 CFR Parts 730–774 (2009) (‘‘EAR’’ or the ‘‘Regulations’’), I hereby grant the request of the Bureau of Industry and Security (‘‘BIS’’) to renew for 180 days the Order Temporarily Denying the Export Privileges of Respondent Mahan Airways (the ‘‘TDO’’), as I find that renewal of the TDO is necessary in the public interest to prevent an imminent violation of the EAR. I. Procedural History On March 17, 2008, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Enforcement (‘‘Assistant Secretary’’) signed an Order Temporarily Denying the Export Privileges of Mahan Airways, as well as Balli Group PLC, Balli Aviation, Balli Holdings, Vahid Alaghband, Hassan Alaghband, Blue Sky One Ltd., Blue Sky Two Ltd., Blue Sky Three Ltd., Blue Sky Four Ltd., Blue Sky Five Ltd., Blue Sky Six Ltd, and Blue Airways, for 180 days on the grounds that its issuance was necessary in the public interest to prevent an imminent violation of the Regulations (‘‘TDO’’). The TDO was issued ex parte pursuant to Section 766.24(a), and went into effect on March 21, 2008, the date it was published in the Federal Register. On July 18, 2008, the Assistant Secretary issued an Order adding Blue Airways FZE and Blue Airways, both of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as Related Persons to the TDO in accordance with Section 766.23 of the Regulations.1 On September 17, 2008, the TDO was renewed for an additional 180 days in accordance with Section 766.24 of the 1 The Related Persons Order was issued in accordance with Section 766.23 of the Regulations, 15 CFR 766.23, and was published in the Federal Register on July 24, 2008. E:\FR\FM\18SEN1.SGM 18SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 180 (Friday, September 18, 2009)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-22586]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Department of Commerce: National Webinar for Industry on Climate 
Change Negotiations Under the United Nations Framework Convention on 
Climate Change (UNFCCC)

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) will host a Webinar 
(online presentations and audio conference) for industry participants 
on September 22, 2009. Participants will learn from U.S. government 
officials about the status of current negotiations and hear about key 
issues for U.S. industry, as well as potential commercial 
opportunities. The Webinar will also allow private sector stakeholders, 
particularly industry and trade associations, to advise U.S. officials 
on the impact a new UNFCCC agreement could have on their respective 
operations and on associated commercial opportunities.

DATES: September 22, 2009.

ADDRESSES: To participate in the Webinar, please contact Frank Caliva, 
Office of Energy & Environmental Industries, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave., 
NW., Room 4053, Washington, DC 20230; 202-482-8245; 
Frank.Caliva@mail.doc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Participation

    Any private sector participant may register to attend; the number 
of call-in lines is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve 
basis. Please contact Frank Caliva, Office of Energy & Environmental 
Industries, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of 
Commerce, at 202-482-8245 or Frank.Caliva@mail.doc.gov to register and 
receive call-in and log-on instruction.
    The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change--The 
UNFCCC was signed in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and entered into 
force on March 21, 1994. Currently, 193 states have ratified the 
Convention, including the United States. The treaty requires national 
inventories of greenhouse gas emissions from developed countries, and 
encourages national action to stem greenhouse gas emissions and slow 
climate change. Developed nations also pledge to share technology and 
resources with developing nations.
    Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on 
Climate Change--The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in December 1997, 
entered into force on February 16, 2005, and has been ratified by 188 
countries and the European Community. While the United States signed 
the document, the U.S. Senate has never ratified the treaty. The Kyoto 
Protocol sets binding emissions targets for 37 industrialized 
countries, includes mechanisms for measuring and reporting emissions, 
and provides for financing and technology assistance to developing 
countries. The commitment period specified in the Protocol will expire 
at the end of 2012.
    Current UNFCCC Negotiations--Negotiations under the UNFCCC are 
underway to formulate a successor agreement to the Kyoto Protocol. The 
discussions have the goal of concluding an agreement in Copenhagen this 
December. Potential impacts on U.S. industrial competitiveness will be 
discussed during the upcoming webinar including technology transfer, 
intellectual property, financing, and related commercial opportunities.

 Cheryl McQueen,
Acting Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries, U.S. 
Department of Commerce.
[FR Doc. E9-22586 Filed 9-17-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P
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