Bureau of Political-Military Affairs; Lifting of Policy of Denial Regarding ITAR Regulated Activities of Xe Services LLC, Formerly EP Investments, LLC (a/k/a Blackwater), 52385 [2010-21174]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 164 / Wednesday, August 25, 2010 / Notices longer period as the Commission may designate up to ninety days of such date if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding, the Commission shall either approve the proposed rule change or institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. The 35th day for this filing was August 2, 2010.5 The Commission had received an extension of time from FINRA until August 16, 2010.6 The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the proposed rule change so that it has sufficient time to consider this proposed rule change, relating to the amendment of clearly erroneous execution rules to provide greater transparency and certainty to the process of breaking trades, and the comment letters that have been submitted in connection with the filing. Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,7 designates August 30, 2010, as the date by which the Commission should either approve or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove the proposed rule change. For further information, including a list of exhibit objects, contact Carol B. Epstein, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202/632–6473). The address is U.S. Department of State, SA–5, L/PD, Fifth Floor, Washington, DC 20522– 0505. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Correction In the Federal Register of August 26, 2008, in FR volume 73, page 50395, at the end of the determinations, should be added the following: I further determine that the return to the United States of this exhibition of culturally significant objects for display at the Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, from on or about September 25, 2010, until on or about January 3, 2011, and at an additional venue yet to be determined from on or about January 22, 2011, until on or about May 2, 2011, is in the public interest. Dated: August 17, 2010. Ann Stock, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. C1–2010–21179 Filed 8–24–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–08–P By the Commission. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. DEPARTMENT OF STATE [FR Doc. 2010–21094 Filed 8–24–10; 8:45 am] [Public Notice 7128] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P Bureau of Political-Military Affairs; Lifting of Policy of Denial Regarding ITAR Regulated Activities of Xe Services LLC, Formerly EP Investments, LLC (a/k/a Blackwater) DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 7129] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Paintings From the Reign of Victoria: The Royal Holloway Collection, London’’; Correction Department of State. Notice; correction. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of State published a document in the Federal Register of August 26, 2008, concerning culturally significant objects imported for exhibition determinations. The document did not state that the exhibition, ‘‘Paintings from the Reign of Victoria: The Royal Holloway Collection, London’’ would leave the United States after the last exhibit listed and then return for further exhibits. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: 5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 62341 (June 21, 2010), 75 FR 36756 (June 28, 2010). 6 FINRA submitted through the Commission’s Electronic Form 19b–4 Filing System an extension of time period for Commission action through August 16, 2010. 7 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:48 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 220001 ACTION: Notice. Notice is hereby given that the Department of State is lifting the policy of denial regarding Xe Services LLC, formerly EP Investments, LLC (a/ k/a Blackwater) imposed on December 18, 2008 (73 FR 77099) pursuant to section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C. 2778) and section 126.7 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). DATES: Effective Date: August 17, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa V. Studtmann, Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State, (202) 663–2980. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 126.7 of the ITAR provides that any application for an export license or other approval under the ITAR may be disapproved, and any license or other approval or exemption granted may be revoked, suspended, or amended without prior notice whenever, among SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52385 other things, the Department of State believes that 22 U.S.C. 2778, any regulation contained in the ITAR, or the terms of any U.S. Government export authorization (including the terms of a manufacturing license or technical assistance agreement, or export authorization granted pursuant to the Export Administration Act, as amended) has been violated by any party to the export or other person having a significant interest in the transaction; or whenever the Department of State deems such action to be in furtherance of world peace, the national security or the foreign policy of the United States, or is otherwise advisable. On December 2, 2008, the Department of State placed EP Investments, LLC, now Xe Services LLC (a/k/a Blackwater) (hereafter referred to as Xe), including its subsidiaries or associated companies, under a policy of denial to ensure that Xe is both capable of and willing to comply with the AECA and ITAR. The Department of State has determined that Xe has taken appropriate steps to address the causes of its ITAR violations, identify compliance problems, and resolve alleged violations. Xe replaced senior management; established, in October 2008, an independent Export Compliance Committee to oversee its remedial compliance efforts; improved ITAR compliance procedures; conducted various ITAR training; and conducted a targeted ITAR audit to confirm the effectiveness of its compliance measures. Xe entered into a civil settlement with the Department to resolve outstanding violations, institute external compliance oversight, and continue and improve compliance measures. Therefore, the Department rescinds its denial policy against Xe and its subsidiaries and associated companies, effective August 17, 2010. Dated: August 18, 2010. Andrew J. Shapiro, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of PoliticalMilitary Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2010–21174 Filed 8–24–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–25–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Actions on Special Permit Applications Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\25AUN1.SGM 25AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 164 (Wednesday, August 25, 2010)]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-21174]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 7128]


Bureau of Political-Military Affairs; Lifting of Policy of Denial 
Regarding ITAR Regulated Activities of Xe Services LLC, Formerly EP 
Investments, LLC (a/k/a Blackwater)

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Department of State is lifting 
the policy of denial regarding Xe Services LLC, formerly EP 
Investments, LLC (a/k/a Blackwater) imposed on December 18, 2008 (73 FR 
77099) pursuant to section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (22 
U.S.C. 2778) and section 126.7 of the International Traffic in Arms 
Regulations (ITAR).

DATES:  Effective Date: August 17, 2010.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa V. Studtmann, Director, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls Compliance, Bureau of Political-Military 
Affairs, Department of State, (202) 663-2980.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 126.7 of the ITAR provides that any 
application for an export license or other approval under the ITAR may 
be disapproved, and any license or other approval or exemption granted 
may be revoked, suspended, or amended without prior notice whenever, 
among other things, the Department of State believes that 22 U.S.C. 
2778, any regulation contained in the ITAR, or the terms of any U.S. 
Government export authorization (including the terms of a manufacturing 
license or technical assistance agreement, or export authorization 
granted pursuant to the Export Administration Act, as amended) has been 
violated by any party to the export or other person having a 
significant interest in the transaction; or whenever the Department of 
State deems such action to be in furtherance of world peace, the 
national security or the foreign policy of the United States, or is 
otherwise advisable.
    On December 2, 2008, the Department of State placed EP Investments, 
LLC, now Xe Services LLC (a/k/a Blackwater) (hereafter referred to as 
Xe), including its subsidiaries or associated companies, under a policy 
of denial to ensure that Xe is both capable of and willing to comply 
with the AECA and ITAR.
    The Department of State has determined that Xe has taken 
appropriate steps to address the causes of its ITAR violations, 
identify compliance problems, and resolve alleged violations. Xe 
replaced senior management; established, in October 2008, an 
independent Export Compliance Committee to oversee its remedial 
compliance efforts; improved ITAR compliance procedures; conducted 
various ITAR training; and conducted a targeted ITAR audit to confirm 
the effectiveness of its compliance measures. Xe entered into a civil 
settlement with the Department to resolve outstanding violations, 
institute external compliance oversight, and continue and improve 
compliance measures.
    Therefore, the Department rescinds its denial policy against Xe and 
its subsidiaries and associated companies, effective August 17, 2010.

    Dated: August 18, 2010.
Andrew J. Shapiro,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department 
of State.
[FR Doc. 2010-21174 Filed 8-24-10; 8:45 am]
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