Request for Comments and Suggestions for the Agenda of the Environmental Affairs Council (Eac) of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (Cafta-Dr), 2439-2440 [2011-618]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 9 / Thursday, January 13, 2011 / Notices included in the exhibition ‘‘Kings, Queens, and Courtiers: Art in Early Renaissance France’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, from on or about February 27, 2011, until on or about May 30, 2011, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these Determinations 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: 202–632–6467). The mailing address is U.S. Department of State, SA–5, L/PD, Fifth Floor (Suite 5H03), Washington, DC 20522–0505. Dated: January 11, 2011. Ann Stock, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 7299] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Rembrandt and His School: Masterworks From The Frick and Lugt Collections’’ 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, and Delegation of Authority No. 236–3 of August 28, 2000, I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ‘‘Rembrandt and His School: Masterworks from The Frick and Lugt Collections,’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to a loan agreement with a foreign owner or custodian. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The Frick Collection, New York, NY, from on or about February 15, 2011, until on or srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:15 Jan 12, 2011 Jkt 223001 Dated: January 11, 2011. Ann Stock, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2011–808 Filed 1–12–11; 8:45 am] Dated: January 11, 2011. Ann Stock, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2011–807 Filed 1–12–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 7292] Request for Comments and Suggestions for the Agenda of the Environmental Affairs Council (Eac) of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (Cafta-Dr) Notice of CAFTA–DR EAC meeting and request for comments on the meeting agenda. ACTION: BILLING CODE 4710–05–P The Department of State and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) are providing notice that, as set forth in chapter 17 of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA–DR), the CAFTA– DR governments intend to hold the fifth meeting of the Environmental Affairs Council (EAC) in Washington, DC on January 27, 2011, at the Organization of American States, 200 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20006. The EAC will hold a public session in the afternoon, with a reception immediately following. During the meeting, the EAC members will present on their respective countries’ progress in implementing chapter 17 and on the impacts of environmental cooperation in their countries. The EAC will also receive a presentation from the CAFTA–DR Secretariat for Environmental Matters (SEM) and discuss the Organization of American States’ Second Evaluation Report: Monitoring Progress of the Environmental Cooperation Agenda in the CAFTA–DR Countries. For the public session of the meeting, the EAC will present the results of the above discussion elements with a particular focus on the chapter 17 obligations and environmental cooperation successes. The public will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss implementation of chapter 17 and environmental cooperation with EAC members. In addition, the SEM will present on the citizen submissions mechanism established under chapter 17. More information on the EAC is detailed below under Supplementary Information. The Department of State and USTR invite written comments or suggestions regarding the EAC meeting agenda and the Environmental Cooperation Expo. In SUMMARY: DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 7298] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ´ ‘‘Cezanne’s Card Players’’ 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, and Delegation of Authority No. 236–3 of August 28, 2000, I hereby determine that the objects to be ´ included in the exhibition ‘‘Cezanne’s Card Players’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, from on or about February 7, 2011, until on or about May 8, 2011, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these Determinations 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: 202–632–6467). The mailing address is U.S. Department of State, SA–5, L/PD, Fifth Floor (Suite 5H03), Washington, DC 20522–0505. SUMMARY: [FR Doc. 2011–806 Filed 1–12–11; 8:45 am] SUMMARY: about May 22, 2011, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these Determinations 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: 202–632–6467). The mailing address is U.S. Department of State, SA–5, L/PD, Fifth Floor (Suite 5H03), Washington, DC 20522–0505. 2439 PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\13JAN1.SGM 13JAN1 srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES 2440 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 9 / Thursday, January 13, 2011 / Notices preparing comments, we encourage submitters to refer to chapter 17 of the CAFTA–DR, the Final Environment Review of the CAFTA–DR and the Agreement among the CAFTA–DR parties on Environmental Cooperation (ECA) (available at https:// www.state.gov/g/oes/env/trade/caftadr/ index.htm). DATES: To be assured of timely consideration, all comments or suggestions are requested no later than January 20, 2011. ADDRESSES: Written comments or suggestions should be submitted to both: (1) Rebecca Slocum, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Office of Environmental Policy by e-mail to SlocumRB@state.gov with the subject line ‘‘CAFTA–DR EAC Meeting’’ or by fax to (202) 647–5947; and (2) Kelly Milton, Director for International Environmental & Conservation Policy, Office of the United States Trade Representative by e-mail to KMilton@ustr.eop.gov with the subject line ‘‘CAFTA–DR EAC Meeting’’ or by fax to (202) 395–9517. Persons with access to the Internet will be able to review and comment on the notice by going to the Regulations.gov Web site at: https:// www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/ home.html#home, and searching on docket ID DOS–2011–0015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Slocum, 202–647–4828 or Kelly Milton, 202–395–9590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Article 17.5 of the CAFTA–DR establishes an Environmental Affairs Council (EAC). Article 17.5 requires the EAC to meet to review the implementation of, and progress under, chapter 17. Article 17.5 further requires, unless the governments otherwise agree, that each meeting of the EAC include a session in which members of the EAC have an opportunity to meet with the public to discuss matters relating to the implementation of chapter 17. In Article 17.9 of the CAFTA–DR, the governments recognize the importance of strengthening capacity to protect the environment and to promote sustainable development in concert with strengthening trade and investment relations and state their commitment to expanding their cooperative relationship on environmental matters. Article 17.9 also references the ECA, which sets out certain priority areas of cooperation on environmental activities that are also reflected in Annex 17.9 of the CAFTA–DR. These priority areas include, among other things: reinforcing VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:15 Jan 12, 2011 Jkt 223001 institutional and legal frameworks and the capacity to develop, implement, administer, and enforce environmental laws, regulations, standards, and policies; conserving and managing shared, migratory and endangered species in international trade and management of protected areas; promoting best practices leading to sustainable management of the environment; and facilitating technology development and transfer and training to promote clean production technologies. The public is advised to refer to the State Department website at https:// www.state.gov/g/oes/env/ and the USTR Web site at https://www.ustr.gov for further information. Dated: January 10, 2011. Willem H. Brakel, PhD, Director, Office of Environmental Policy, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2011–618 Filed 1–12–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–09–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection(s): Flight Engineers and Flight Navigators. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on September 22, 2010, vol. 75, no. 183, page 57828–57829. Information collected is used to determine certification eligibility of Flight Engineers and Flight Navigators. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by February 14, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carla Scott on (202) 267–9895, or by email at: Carla.Scott@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 2120–0007. Title: Flight Engineers and Flight Navigators. Form Numbers: FAA Form 8400–3. Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Background: FAA Form 8400–3, Application for an Airman Certificate and/or Rating (for flight engineer and flight navigator) and applications for approval of related training courses are submitted to FAA for evaluation. The information is reviewed to determine applicant eligibility and compliance with prescribed provisions of FAR Part 63, Certification: Flight Crewmembers Other Than Pilots. Respondents: Approximately 1,036 flight engineers and flight navigators. Frequency: Information is collected on occasion. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 15 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 498 hours. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer, Department of Transportation/FAA, and sent via electronic mail to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov, or faxed to (202)395–6974, or mailed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for FAA’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. ADDRESSES: Issued in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2011. Carla Scott, FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, IT Enterprises Business Services Division, AES–200. [FR Doc. 2011–594 Filed 1–12–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P E:\FR\FM\13JAN1.SGM 13JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2439-2440]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-618]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 7292]


Request for Comments and Suggestions for the Agenda of the 
Environmental Affairs Council (Eac) of the Dominican Republic-Central 
America-United States Free Trade Agreement (Cafta-Dr)

ACTION: Notice of CAFTA-DR EAC meeting and request for comments on the 
meeting agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State and the Office of the United States 
Trade Representative (USTR) are providing notice that, as set forth in 
chapter 17 of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free 
Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR), the CAFTA-DR governments intend to hold the 
fifth meeting of the Environmental Affairs Council (EAC) in Washington, 
DC on January 27, 2011, at the Organization of American States, 200 
17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20006. The EAC will hold a public 
session in the afternoon, with a reception immediately following.
    During the meeting, the EAC members will present on their 
respective countries' progress in implementing chapter 17 and on the 
impacts of environmental cooperation in their countries. The EAC will 
also receive a presentation from the CAFTA-DR Secretariat for 
Environmental Matters (SEM) and discuss the Organization of American 
States' Second Evaluation Report: Monitoring Progress of the 
Environmental Cooperation Agenda in the CAFTA-DR Countries. For the 
public session of the meeting, the EAC will present the results of the 
above discussion elements with a particular focus on the chapter 17 
obligations and environmental cooperation successes. The public will 
have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss implementation of 
chapter 17 and environmental cooperation with EAC members. In addition, 
the SEM will present on the citizen submissions mechanism established 
under chapter 17. More information on the EAC is detailed below under 
Supplementary Information.
    The Department of State and USTR invite written comments or 
suggestions regarding the EAC meeting agenda and the Environmental 
Cooperation Expo. In

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preparing comments, we encourage submitters to refer to chapter 17 of 
the CAFTA-DR, the Final Environment Review of the CAFTA-DR and the 
Agreement among the CAFTA-DR parties on Environmental Cooperation (ECA) 
(available at https://www.state.gov/g/oes/env/trade/caftadr/index.htm).

DATES: To be assured of timely consideration, all comments or 
suggestions are requested no later than January 20, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Written comments or suggestions should be submitted to both: 
(1) Rebecca Slocum, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and 
International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Office of 
Environmental Policy by e-mail to SlocumRB@state.gov with the subject 
line ``CAFTA-DR EAC Meeting'' or by fax to (202) 647-5947; and (2) 
Kelly Milton, Director for International Environmental & Conservation 
Policy, Office of the United States Trade Representative by e-mail to 
KMilton@ustr.eop.gov with the subject line ``CAFTA-DR EAC Meeting'' or 
by fax to (202) 395-9517.
    Persons with access to the Internet will be able to review and 
comment on the notice by going to the Regulations.gov Web site at: 
https://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#home, and searching on 
docket ID DOS-2011-0015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Slocum, 202-647-4828 or Kelly 
Milton, 202-395-9590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Article 17.5 of the CAFTA-DR establishes an 
Environmental Affairs Council (EAC). Article 17.5 requires the EAC to 
meet to review the implementation of, and progress under, chapter 17. 
Article 17.5 further requires, unless the governments otherwise agree, 
that each meeting of the EAC include a session in which members of the 
EAC have an opportunity to meet with the public to discuss matters 
relating to the implementation of chapter 17.
    In Article 17.9 of the CAFTA-DR, the governments recognize the 
importance of strengthening capacity to protect the environment and to 
promote sustainable development in concert with strengthening trade and 
investment relations and state their commitment to expanding their 
cooperative relationship on environmental matters. Article 17.9 also 
references the ECA, which sets out certain priority areas of 
cooperation on environmental activities that are also reflected in 
Annex 17.9 of the CAFTA-DR. These priority areas include, among other 
things: reinforcing institutional and legal frameworks and the capacity 
to develop, implement, administer, and enforce environmental laws, 
regulations, standards, and policies; conserving and managing shared, 
migratory and endangered species in international trade and management 
of protected areas; promoting best practices leading to sustainable 
management of the environment; and facilitating technology development 
and transfer and training to promote clean production technologies.
    The public is advised to refer to the State Department website at 
https://www.state.gov/g/oes/env/ and the USTR Web site at https://www.ustr.gov for further information.

    Dated: January 10, 2011.
Willem H. Brakel, PhD,
Director, Office of Environmental Policy, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2011-618 Filed 1-12-11; 8:45 am]
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