Effectiveness of Licensing Procedures for Exportation of Agricultural Commodities, Medicine, and Medical Devices to Sudan and Iran; Comment Request, 22339-22340 [2011-9568]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 77 / Thursday, April 21, 2011 / Proposed Rules regulations related to petitions for and the establishment of viticultural areas as found in 27 CFR parts 4 and 9. These revisions are contained in T.D. TTB–90 (76 FR 3489). As such, references to parts 4 and 9 regulatory sections within Notice No. 34 may no longer be valid. For example, the regulation outlining the requirements that a proposed viticultural area petition must meet, formerly located in § 9.3, is now contained in § 9.12. To view T.D. TTB– 90, go to https://edocket.access.gpo.gov/ 2011/pdf/2011-1138.pdf; to view 27 CFR parts 4 and 9 in their current form, go to the e-CFR at https:// www.gpoaccess.gov/ecfr/. Determination To Re-Open Public Comment Period Given the conflicting evidence provided by the original petitioner and by some commenters with respect to the distinguishing features and boundary of the proposed viticultural area, and the length of time that has passed since TTB published Notice No. 34 and solicited public comments on the proposed establishment of the Fort Ross-Seaview viticultural area, TTB has determined that it would be appropriate to re-open the comment period before taking any final action concerning Notice No. 34. Therefore, TTB reopens the comment period for Notice No. 34 for an additional 45 days, and comments are thus due on or before June 6, 2011. Public Participation jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with PROPOSALS Comments Invited TTB invites comments from interested members of the public on whether or not the agency should establish the proposed ‘‘Fort Ross-Seaview’’ viticultural area in Sonoma County, California. TTB is especially interested in receiving comments on the sufficiency and accuracy of the proposed viticultural area’s name, ‘‘Fort Ross-Seaview,’’ on the name’s applicability to the proposed northern expansion area, and on any alternative names for the proposed viticultural area and the northern expansion area. TTB also is especially interested in public comments on the appropriateness of the proposed viticultural area’s boundaries—is the proposed viticultural area limited to the boundaries outlined in Notice No. 34 or does the area extend further to the north as stated by opposing commenters? Please provide specific information in support of your comments. Copies of the original 2003 Fort RossSeaview petition, Notice No. 34, the original comments received in response to that notice, the documentation VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:05 Apr 20, 2011 Jkt 223001 submitted in support of a 15,726-acre northern expansion of the proposed viticultural area, Mr. Shabram’s response to the northern expansion documentation, and this notice are posted for public viewing within Docket No. TTB–2011–0004 on Regulations.gov, the Federal e-rulemaking portal, at https:// www.regulations.gov. A link to the Regulations.gov search page is available under Notice No. 117 on the TTB Web site at https://www.ttb.gov/wine/winerulemaking.shtml. Submitting Comments When submitting your comment, it must reference Notice No. 34 and include your name and mailing address. You may submit comments on Notice No. 34 by using one of the following three methods: • Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: You may send comments via the online comment form linked to Notice No. 34 as posting within Docket No. TTB– 2011–0004 on ‘‘Regulations.gov,’’ the Federal e-rulemaking portal, at https:// www.regulations.gov. Supplemental files may be attached to comments submitted via Regulations.gov. For information on how to use Regulations.gov, click on the site’s Help or FAQ tabs. • U.S. Mail: You may send comments via postal mail to the Director, Regulations and Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, P.O. Box 14412, Washington, DC 20044–4412. • Hand Delivery/Courier: You may hand-carry your comments or have them hand-carried to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street, NW., Suite 200–E, Washington, DC 20005. Please submit your comments by the closing date shown above in this notice. Your comments must be made in English, be legible, and be written in language acceptable for public disclosure. TTB does not acknowledge receipt of comments, and the Bureau considers all comments as originals. If you are commenting on behalf of an association, business, or other entity, your comment must include the entity’s name as well as your name and position title. If you comment via Regulations.gov, please include the entity’s name in the ‘‘Organization’’ blank of the comment form. If you comment via postal mail, please submit your entity’s comment on letterhead. You may also write to the Administrator before the comment closing date to ask for a public hearing. The Administrator reserves the right to PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 22339 determine whether to hold a public hearing. Confidentiality All submitted comments and attachments are part of the public record and subject to public disclosure. Do not enclose any material in your comments that you consider to be confidential or that is inappropriate for public disclosure. Public Disclosure You may view copies of the petitions, supporting materials, published notices, and all public comments associated with this proposal within Docket No. TTB–2011–0004 at https:// www.regulations.gov. You also may view copies of the petitions, supporting materials, published notices, and all public comments associated with this proposal by appointment at the TTB Information Resource Center, 1310 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220. Please call 202–453–2270 to make an appointment. You may also obtain copies at 20 cents per 8.5 x 11-inch page. Contact the TTB information specialist at the above address or by telephone at 202–453–2270 to schedule an appointment or to request copies of comments or other materials. All posted comments will display the commenter’s name, organization (if any), city, and State, and, in the case of mailed comments, all address information, including e-mail addresses. TTB may omit voluminous attachments or material that the Bureau considers unsuitable for posting. Drafting Information Michael Hoover of the Regulations and Rulings Division drafted this notice. Signed: April 13, 2011. John J. Manfreda, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2011–9635 Filed 4–20–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–31–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control 31 CFR Parts 538 and 560 Effectiveness of Licensing Procedures for Exportation of Agricultural Commodities, Medicine, and Medical Devices to Sudan and Iran; Comment Request Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Request for comments. AGENCY: The Office of Foreign Assets Control (‘‘OFAC’’) of the U.S. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21APP1.SGM 21APP1 jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with PROPOSALS 22340 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 77 / Thursday, April 21, 2011 / Proposed Rules Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments on the effectiveness of OFAC’s licensing procedures for the exportation of agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices to Sudan and Iran. Pursuant to section 906(c) of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 (Title IX of Pub. L. 106–387, 22 U.S.C. 7201 et seq.) (the ‘‘Act’’), OFAC is required to submit a biennial report to the Congress on the operation of licensing procedures for such exports. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 23, 2011 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: Attn: Request for Comments (TSRA) (202) 622–0091. Mail: Attn: Request for Comments (TSRA), Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information about these licensing procedures should be directed to the Licensing Division, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220, telephone: (202) 622–2480 (not a toll free number). Additional information about these licensing procedures is also available under the heading ‘‘Other OFAC Sanctions Programs’’ via ‘‘Resources’’ at https://www.treasury.gov/about/ organizational-structure/offices/Pages/ Office-of-Foreign-Assets-Control.aspx. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The current procedures used by OFAC for authorizing the export of agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices to Sudan and Iran are set forth in 31 CFR 538.523–526 and 31 CFR 560.530–533. Under the provisions of section 906(c) of the Act, OFAC must submit a biennial report to the Congress on the operation, during the preceding two-year period, of the licensing procedures required by section 906 of the Act for the export of agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices to Sudan and Iran. This report is to include: (1) The number and types of licenses applied for; (2) The number and types of licenses approved; (3) The average amount of time elapsed from the date of filing of a license application until the date of its approval; VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:05 Apr 20, 2011 Jkt 223001 (4) The extent to which the licensing procedures were effectively implemented; and (5) A description of comments received from interested parties about the extent to which the licensing procedures were effective, after holding a public 30-day comment period. This notice solicits comments from interested parties regarding the effectiveness of OFAC’s licensing procedures for the export of agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices to Sudan and Iran for the time period of October 1, 2008–September 30, 2010. Interested parties submitting comments are asked to be as specific as possible. In the interest of accuracy and completeness, OFAC requires written comments. All comments received on or before May 23, 2011 will be considered by OFAC in developing the report to the Congress. Consideration of comments received after the end of the comment period cannot be assured. All comments made will be a matter of public record. OFAC will not accept comments accompanied by a request that part or all of the comments be treated confidentially because of their business proprietary nature or for any other reason; OFAC will return such comments when submitted by regular mail to the person submitting the comments and will not consider them. Copies of the public record concerning these regulations may be obtained from OFAC’s Web site (https://www.treasury.gov/ofac). If that service is unavailable, written requests may be sent to: Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20220, Attn: Andrea Gacki, Assistant Director for Licensing. Note: On September 9, 2009, OFAC issued a general license authorizing most exports of agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices to the Specified Areas of Sudan as defined by 31 CFR 538.320. See 31 CFR 538.523(a)(2). Accordingly, specific licenses are no longer required for these exports. Approved: April 8, 2011. Adam J. Szubin, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2011–9568 Filed 4–20–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–25–P PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 1 [WT Docket No. 10–208; DA 11–702] Further Inquiry Into Tribal Issues Relating to Establishment of a Mobility Fund Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: This document seeks comment on particular issues for consideration by the Federal Communication Commission in connection with the proposed creation of a new Mobility Fund to make available one-time support to significantly improve coverage of current-generation or better mobile voice and Internet service for consumers in areas where such coverage is currently missing. Specifically, comment is sought on developing a more tailored approach that provides at least some Mobility Fund support for Tribal lands. DATES: Comments are due on or before May 4, 2011. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by WT Docket No. 10–208, by any of the following methods: • Federal Communications Commission’s Web Site: https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and four copies of each filing. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail. All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. • All hand-delivered or messengerdelivered paper filings for the Commission’s Secretary must be delivered to FCC Headquarters at 445 12th St., SW., Room TW–A325, Washington, DC 20554. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. • Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. • U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21APP1.SGM 21APP1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 77 (Thursday, April 21, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 22339-22340]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-9568]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control

31 CFR Parts 538 and 560


Effectiveness of Licensing Procedures for Exportation of 
Agricultural Commodities, Medicine, and Medical Devices to Sudan and 
Iran; Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.

ACTION: Request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Foreign Assets Control (``OFAC'') of the U.S.

[[Page 22340]]

Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments on the effectiveness 
of OFAC's licensing procedures for the exportation of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, and medical devices to Sudan and Iran. Pursuant 
to section 906(c) of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement 
Act of 2000 (Title IX of Pub. L. 106-387, 22 U.S.C. 7201 et seq.) (the 
``Act''), OFAC is required to submit a biennial report to the Congress 
on the operation of licensing procedures for such exports.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 23, 2011 to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
    Fax: Attn: Request for Comments (TSRA) (202) 622-0091.
    Mail: Attn: Request for Comments (TSRA), Office of Foreign Assets 
Control, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20220.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information 
about these licensing procedures should be directed to the Licensing 
Division, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220, telephone: (202) 
622-2480 (not a toll free number). Additional information about these 
licensing procedures is also available under the heading ``Other OFAC 
Sanctions Programs'' via ``Resources'' at https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/offices/Pages/Office-of-Foreign-Assets-Control.aspx.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The current procedures used by OFAC for 
authorizing the export of agricultural commodities, medicine, and 
medical devices to Sudan and Iran are set forth in 31 CFR 538.523-526 
and 31 CFR 560.530-533. Under the provisions of section 906(c) of the 
Act, OFAC must submit a biennial report to the Congress on the 
operation, during the preceding two-year period, of the licensing 
procedures required by section 906 of the Act for the export of 
agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices to Sudan and 
Iran. This report is to include:
    (1) The number and types of licenses applied for;
    (2) The number and types of licenses approved;
    (3) The average amount of time elapsed from the date of filing of a 
license application until the date of its approval;
    (4) The extent to which the licensing procedures were effectively 
implemented; and
    (5) A description of comments received from interested parties 
about the extent to which the licensing procedures were effective, 
after holding a public 30-day comment period.
    This notice solicits comments from interested parties regarding the 
effectiveness of OFAC's licensing procedures for the export of 
agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices to Sudan and 
Iran for the time period of October 1, 2008-September 30, 2010. 
Interested parties submitting comments are asked to be as specific as 
possible. In the interest of accuracy and completeness, OFAC requires 
written comments. All comments received on or before May 23, 2011 will 
be considered by OFAC in developing the report to the Congress. 
Consideration of comments received after the end of the comment period 
cannot be assured.
    All comments made will be a matter of public record. OFAC will not 
accept comments accompanied by a request that part or all of the 
comments be treated confidentially because of their business 
proprietary nature or for any other reason; OFAC will return such 
comments when submitted by regular mail to the person submitting the 
comments and will not consider them.
    Copies of the public record concerning these regulations may be 
obtained from OFAC's Web site (https://www.treasury.gov/ofac). If that 
service is unavailable, written requests may be sent to: Office of 
Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1500 
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20220, Attn: Andrea Gacki, 
Assistant Director for Licensing.

    Note: On September 9, 2009, OFAC issued a general license 
authorizing most exports of agricultural commodities, medicine, and 
medical devices to the Specified Areas of Sudan as defined by 31 CFR 
538.320. See 31 CFR 538.523(a)(2). Accordingly, specific licenses 
are no longer required for these exports.


    Approved: April 8, 2011.
Adam J. Szubin,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
[FR Doc. 2011-9568 Filed 4-20-11; 8:45 am]
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