Amendment to the Export Administration Regulations: Application Processing, Issuance, and Denial, 12279-12280 [2011-5079]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 44 / Monday, March 7, 2011 / Rules and Regulations 12279 WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with RULES has identified two reporting points that need to be amended to align with their actual locations. No changes to the routing or procedures are being made. Several reporting points are no longer needed for air traffic control and are being removed, and one reporting point is being renamed. Accordingly, since this is an administrative change and does not involve a change in the dimension or operating requirements of this airspace, notice and public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553 (b) are unnecessary. Hawaiian Reporting Points are listed in paragraph 7006 of FAA Order 7400.9U dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15, 2010, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Reporting Points listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. assign the use of the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it amends Reporting Points in Hawaii. LULUS: [Removed] Environmental Review Issued in Washington, DC, on February 28, 2011. Edith V. Parish, Manager, Airspace, Regulation and ATC Procedures Group. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. 110224164–1168–02] The Rule This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by amending two Reporting Points (EELIC and TOADS) to reflect their actual locations. Additionally, the SILVA reporting point will be renamed SYVAD, and adjusted to reflect its actual location. The LULUS, NIEMO, and PADDI Reporting Points will be removed. The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency’s authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). RIN 0694–AF16 VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:59 Mar 04, 2011 Jkt 223001 The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Polices and Procedures, paragraph 311a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. Adoption of the Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 1963 Comp., p. 389. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9U, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15, 2010, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 7006—Hawaiian reporting points. * * EELIC * * * [Amended] Lat. 19°27′26″ N., long. 153°18′23″ W. (INT Hilo, HI, 099° radial and the Honolulu CTA/FIR boundary). TOADS [Amended] Lat. 22°46′09″ N., long. 156°41′46″ W. (INT Mollkai, HI, 015° radial and the Honolulu CTA/FIR boundary). SYVAD [Amended] INT South Kauai, HI, 271° radial and long. 162°45′29″ W. PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 NIEMO: [Removed] PADDI: [Removed] SILVA: [Removed] [FR Doc. 2011–4925 Filed 3–4–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security 15 CFR Part 750 Amendment to the Export Administration Regulations: Application Processing, Issuance, and Denial Bureau of Industry and Security, Commerce. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: In this final rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by clarifying the Application Processing, Issuance, and Denial provisions concerning BIS’s authority to revise, suspend or revoke licenses. DATES: This rule is effective March 2, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila Quarterman, Bureau of Industry and Security, Regulatory Policy Division, by phone at 202–482–2440, or by e-mail at rpd2@bis.doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Amendment to the Export Administration Regulations: Part 750— Application Processing, Issuance, and Denial Part 750 of the EAR provides for the revision, suspension or revocation of licenses whenever it is known that the EAR have been violated or that a violation is about to occur. In this final rule, BIS revises the first sentence in paragraph (a) of Section 750.8 (Revocation or suspension of licenses) by removing the phrase ‘‘whenever it is known that the EAR have been violated or that a violation is about to occur.’’ Harmonization is an objective for agencies under Executive Order 13563, which states: ‘‘In developing regulatory actions and identifying appropriate approaches, each agency shall attempt E:\FR\FM\07MRR1.SGM 07MRR1 12280 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 44 / Monday, March 7, 2011 / Rules and Regulations WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with RULES to promote such coordination, simplification, and harmonization.’’ This change will clarify BIS’s authority to revise, suspend, or revoke licenses and will harmonize Section 750.8(a) of the EAR, concerning licenses, with an analogous provision in Section 740.2(b) regarding the revision, suspension or revocation of license exceptions under the EAR. BIS makes this change in Part 750 to make it clear and consistent with § 740.2(b) that the United States’ ability to revoke or suspend a license is not limited to only when the EAR have been violated or that a violation is about to occur but also to prevent licensed export transactions in which the United States may subsequently have an interest, including a foreign policy interest. Since August 21, 2001, the Export Administration Act has been in lapse and the President, through Executive Order 13222 of August 17, 2001 (3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 783 (2002)), as extended most recently by the Notice of August 16, 2010 (75 FR 50681, August 16, 2010), has continued the EAR in effect under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. BIS continues to carry out the provisions of the Act, as appropriate and to the extent permitted by law, pursuant to Executive Order 13222. Rulemaking Requirements 1. This final rule has been determined to be significant for the purposes of Executive Order 12866. 2. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person is required to respond to nor be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information, subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (PRA), unless that collection of information displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number. This rule does not involve a collection of information and, therefore, does not implicate requirements of the PRA. 3. This rule does not contain policies with Federalism implications as that term is defined under Executive Order 13132. 4. The Department finds that the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553) requiring prior notice, the opportunity for public participation, and a delay in effective date are inapplicable because this regulation involves a military and foreign affairs function of the United States (5 U.S.C. 553(a)(1)) or, in the alternative, the Department for good cause finds that prior notice and opportunity for public comment are VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:59 Mar 04, 2011 Jkt 223001 contrary to the public interest (5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B)). It is contrary to the public interest to delay clarifying the Department’s authority to revise, suspend or revoke licenses because this delay may allow for the occurrence of certain export transactions that the United States has an interest, including a foreign policy interest, in preventing. Therefore, this regulation is issued in final form. In addition, the Department finds good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to waive the 30-day delay in effectiveness for the reasons provided above. Accordingly, this regulation is made effective immediately upon publication. No other law requires that a notice of proposed rulemaking and an opportunity for public comments be given for this final rule. Because a notice of proposed rulemaking and an opportunity for public comment are not required to be given for this rule under the Administrative Procedure Act or by any other law, the analytical requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) are not applicable. List of Subjects in 15 CFR Part 750 Administrative practice and procedure, Exports, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Accordingly, part 750 of the Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR Parts 730–774) is amended as follows: PART 750—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for 15 CFR Part 750 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 50 U.S.C. app. 2401 et seq.; 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; Sec 1503, Pub. L. 108– 11, 117 Stat. 559: E.O. 13026, 61 FR 58767, 3 CFR, 1996 Comp., p 228; E.O. 13222, 66 FR 44025, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 783; Presidential Determination 2003–21 of May 7, 2003, 68 FR 26459, May 16, 2003; Notice of August 12, 2010, 75 FR 50681 (August, 16, 2010). § 750.8 [Amended] 2. The first sentence of paragraph (a) of § 750.8 is amended by removing the text ‘‘whenever it is known that the EAR have been violated or that a violation is about to occur.’’ ■ Dated: March 2, 2011. Kevin J. Wolf, Assistant Secretary for Export Administration. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 44 (Monday, March 7, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 12279-12280]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-5079]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security

15 CFR Part 750

[Docket No. 110224164-1168-02]
RIN 0694-AF16


Amendment to the Export Administration Regulations: Application 
Processing, Issuance, and Denial

AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and Security, Commerce.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: In this final rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) 
amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by clarifying the 
Application Processing, Issuance, and Denial provisions concerning 
BIS's authority to revise, suspend or revoke licenses.

DATES: This rule is effective March 2, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila Quarterman, Bureau of Industry 
and Security, Regulatory Policy Division, by phone at 202-482-2440, or 
by e-mail at rpd2@bis.doc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Amendment to the Export Administration Regulations: Part 750--
Application Processing, Issuance, and Denial

    Part 750 of the EAR provides for the revision, suspension or 
revocation of licenses whenever it is known that the EAR have been 
violated or that a violation is about to occur. In this final rule, BIS 
revises the first sentence in paragraph (a) of Section 750.8 
(Revocation or suspension of licenses) by removing the phrase 
``whenever it is known that the EAR have been violated or that a 
violation is about to occur.'' Harmonization is an objective for 
agencies under Executive Order 13563, which states: ``In developing 
regulatory actions and identifying appropriate approaches, each agency 
shall attempt

[[Page 12280]]

to promote such coordination, simplification, and harmonization.'' This 
change will clarify BIS's authority to revise, suspend, or revoke 
licenses and will harmonize Section 750.8(a) of the EAR, concerning 
licenses, with an analogous provision in Section 740.2(b) regarding the 
revision, suspension or revocation of license exceptions under the EAR. 
BIS makes this change in Part 750 to make it clear and consistent with 
Sec.  740.2(b) that the United States' ability to revoke or suspend a 
license is not limited to only when the EAR have been violated or that 
a violation is about to occur but also to prevent licensed export 
transactions in which the United States may subsequently have an 
interest, including a foreign policy interest.
    Since August 21, 2001, the Export Administration Act has been in 
lapse and the President, through Executive Order 13222 of August 17, 
2001 (3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 783 (2002)), as extended most recently by 
the Notice of August 16, 2010 (75 FR 50681, August 16, 2010), has 
continued the EAR in effect under the International Emergency Economic 
Powers Act. BIS continues to carry out the provisions of the Act, as 
appropriate and to the extent permitted by law, pursuant to Executive 
Order 13222.

Rulemaking Requirements

    1. This final rule has been determined to be significant for the 
purposes of Executive Order 12866.
    2. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person is 
required to respond to nor be subject to a penalty for failure to 
comply with a collection of information, subject to the requirements of 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (PRA), 
unless that collection of information displays a currently valid Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number. This rule does not 
involve a collection of information and, therefore, does not implicate 
requirements of the PRA.
    3. This rule does not contain policies with Federalism implications 
as that term is defined under Executive Order 13132.
    4. The Department finds that the provisions of the Administrative 
Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553) requiring prior notice, the opportunity 
for public participation, and a delay in effective date are 
inapplicable because this regulation involves a military and foreign 
affairs function of the United States (5 U.S.C. 553(a)(1)) or, in the 
alternative, the Department for good cause finds that prior notice and 
opportunity for public comment are contrary to the public interest (5 
U.S.C. 553(b)(B)). It is contrary to the public interest to delay 
clarifying the Department's authority to revise, suspend or revoke 
licenses because this delay may allow for the occurrence of certain 
export transactions that the United States has an interest, including a 
foreign policy interest, in preventing. Therefore, this regulation is 
issued in final form. In addition, the Department finds good cause 
under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to waive the 30-day delay in effectiveness for 
the reasons provided above. Accordingly, this regulation is made 
effective immediately upon publication.
    No other law requires that a notice of proposed rulemaking and an 
opportunity for public comments be given for this final rule. Because a 
notice of proposed rulemaking and an opportunity for public comment are 
not required to be given for this rule under the Administrative 
Procedure Act or by any other law, the analytical requirements of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) are not applicable.

List of Subjects in 15 CFR Part 750

    Administrative practice and procedure, Exports, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.
    Accordingly, part 750 of the Export Administration Regulations (15 
CFR Parts 730-774) is amended as follows:

PART 750--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for 15 CFR Part 750 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  50 U.S.C. app. 2401 et seq.; 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; 
Sec 1503, Pub. L. 108-11, 117 Stat. 559: E.O. 13026, 61 FR 58767, 3 
CFR, 1996 Comp., p 228; E.O. 13222, 66 FR 44025, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., 
p. 783; Presidential Determination 2003-21 of May 7, 2003, 68 FR 
26459, May 16, 2003; Notice of August 12, 2010, 75 FR 50681 (August, 
16, 2010).


Sec.  750.8  [Amended]

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2. The first sentence of paragraph (a) of Sec.  750.8 is amended by 
removing the text ``whenever it is known that the EAR have been 
violated or that a violation is about to occur.''

    Dated: March 2, 2011.
Kevin J. Wolf,
Assistant Secretary for Export Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011-5079 Filed 3-2-11; 4:15 pm]
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