National Research Advisory Council, Notice of Meeting, 70548-70549 [2012-28597]

Download as PDF 70548 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 227 / Monday, November 26, 2012 / Notices Dated: November 16, 2012. Jennifer Shasky Calvery, Director, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. [FR Doc. 2012–28521 Filed 11–23–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–02–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Designation of one (1) individual Pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, ‘‘Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism’’ Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (‘‘OFAC’’) is publishing the name of one (1) individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, ‘‘Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism.’’ DATES: The designation by the Director of OFAC of the one (1) individual in this notice, pursuant to Executive Order 13224, is effective on November 19, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant Director, Compliance Outreach & Implementation, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, Washington, DC 20220, tel.: 202/622–2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Electronic and Facsimile Availability This document and additional information concerning OFAC are available from OFAC’s Web site (www.treas.gov/ofac) or via facsimile through a 24-hour fax-on-demand service, tel.: 202/622–0077. Background On September 23, 2001, the President issued Executive Order 13224 (the ‘‘Order’’) pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1701–1706, and the United Nations Participation Act of 1945, 22 U.S.C. 287c. In the Order, the President declared a national emergency to address grave acts of terrorism and threats of terrorism committed by foreign terrorists, including the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon. The Order imposes economic VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:24 Nov 23, 2012 Jkt 229001 sanctions on persons who have committed, pose a significant risk of committing, or support acts of terrorism. The President identified in the Annex to the Order, as amended by Executive Order 13268 of July 2, 2002, 13 individuals and 16 entities as subject to the economic sanctions. The Order was further amended by Executive Order 13284 of January 23, 2003, to reflect the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. Section 1 of the Order blocks, with certain exceptions, all property and interests in property that are in or hereafter come within the United States or the possession or control of United States persons, of: (1) Foreign persons listed in the Annex to the Order; (2) foreign persons determined by the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, to have committed, or to pose a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States; (3) persons determined by the Director of OFAC, in consultation with the Departments of State, Homeland Security and Justice, to be owned or controlled by, or to act for or on behalf of those persons listed in the Annex to the Order or those persons determined to be subject to subsection 1(b), 1(c), or 1(d)(i) of the Order; and (4) except as provided in section 5 of the Order and after such consultation, if any, with foreign authorities as the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, deems appropriate in the exercise of his discretion, persons determined by the Director of OFAC, in consultation with the Departments of State, Homeland Security and Justice, to assist in, sponsor, or provide financial, material, or technological support for, or financial or other services to or in support of, such acts of terrorism or those persons listed in the Annex to the Order or determined to be subject to the Order or to be otherwise associated with those persons listed in the Annex to the Order or those persons determined to be subject to subsection 1(b), 1(c), or 1(d)(i) of the Order. On November 19, 2012 the Director of OFAC, in consultation with the Departments of State, Homeland Security, Justice and other relevant agencies, designated, pursuant to one or more of the criteria set forth in subsections 1(b), 1(c) or 1(d) of the Order, one (1) individual whose PO 00000 Frm 00137 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13224. The listing for this individual on OFAC’s list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons appear as follows: Individual 1. AL–MUSAWI, Ali Mussa Daqduq (a.k.a. ’ABD AL–YUNIS, Hamid Majid; a.k.a. AL–LAMI, Hamid Muhammad; a.k.a. AL–MASUI, Husayn Muhammad Jabur; a.k.a. AL–MUSAWI, Hamid Muhammad Daqduq; a.k.a. AL–MUSAWI, Hamid Muhammad Jabur; a.k.a. AL–MUSUI, Hamid Muhammad Jabur; a.k.a. DAQDUQ, Ali Mussa; a.k.a. JABUR AL– LAMI, Hamid Muhammad); DOB 01 Sep 1969; alt. DOB 31 Dec 1971; alt. DOB 09 Aug 1971; alt. DOB 09 Sep 1970; alt. DOB 09 Aug 1969; alt. DOB 05 Mar 1972; POB Beirut, Lebanon; alt. POB AlKarradah, Baghdad, Iraq; nationality Lebanon (individual) [SDGT]. Dated: November 19, 2012. Adam J. Szubin, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2012–28656 Filed 11–23–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS National Research Advisory Council, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C., App. 2, that the National Research Advisory Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, in conference room 23, at 131 M Street NE., Washington, DC. The meeting will convene at 9:30 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Council is to provide external advice and review for VA’s research mission. The agenda will include a review of the 2013 Operations Plan, VA’s research portfolio, and a summary of special projects. The Council will also provide feedback on the direction/focus of VA’s research initiatives. No time will be allocated at this meeting for receiving oral presentations from the public. Interested members of the public may submit written statements for the Council’s review to Pauline Cilladi-Rehrer, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Research and Development (10P9), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC, 20420, or by email at pauline.cilladi-rehrer@va.gov. Any member of the public wishing to attend the meeting or wishing further E:\FR\FM\26NON1.SGM 26NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 227 / Monday, November 26, 2012 / Notices information should contact Ms. CilladiRehrer at (202) 443–5607. By Direction of the Secretary. Dated: November 20, 2012. Vivian Drake, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–28597 Filed 11–23–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation, Notice of Meeting mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that the Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation will meet on December 5–6, 2012, at the Hilton Homewood Suites, 1475 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC. The sessions will begin each day at 8:30 a.m. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:24 Nov 23, 2012 Jkt 229001 and end at 4 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the maintenance and periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The Committee is to assemble and review relevant information relating to the nature and character of disabilities arising during service in the Armed Forces, provide an ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the rating schedule, and give advice on the most appropriate means of responding to the needs of Veterans relating to disability compensation. The Committee will receive briefings on issues related to compensation for Veterans with service-connected disabilities and other VA benefits programs. Time will be allocated for receiving public comments in the afternoon. Public comments will be limited to three minutes each. Individuals wishing to make oral statements before the Committee will be PO 00000 Frm 00138 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 70549 accommodated on a first-come, firstserved basis. Individuals who speak are invited to submit 1–2 page summaries of their comments at the time of the meeting for inclusion in the official meeting record. The public may submit written statements for the Committee’s review to Nancy Copeland, Acting Designated Federal Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, Compensation Service, Regulation Staff (211D), 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email at nancy.copeland@va.gov. Any member of the public wishing to attend the meeting or seeking additional information should contact Mrs. Copeland at (202) 461–9685. Dated: November 20, 2012. By Direction of the Secretary: Vivian Drake, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–28601 Filed 11–23–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\26NON1.SGM 26NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 227 (Monday, November 26, 2012)]
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[FR Doc No: 2012-28597]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


National Research Advisory Council, Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C., App. 2, that the National 
Research Advisory Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday, December 5, 
2012, in conference room 23, at 131 M Street NE., Washington, DC. The 
meeting will convene at 9:30 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. The meeting is 
open to the public.
    The purpose of the Council is to provide external advice and review 
for VA's research mission. The agenda will include a review of the 2013 
Operations Plan, VA's research portfolio, and a summary of special 
projects. The Council will also provide feedback on the direction/focus 
of VA's research initiatives.
    No time will be allocated at this meeting for receiving oral 
presentations from the public. Interested members of the public may 
submit written statements for the Council's review to Pauline Cilladi-
Rehrer, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Research and Development 
(10P9), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC, 20420, or by email at pauline.cilladi-rehrer@va.gov.
    Any member of the public wishing to attend the meeting or wishing 
further

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information should contact Ms. Cilladi-Rehrer at (202) 443-5607.

    By Direction of the Secretary.

    Dated: November 20, 2012.
Vivian Drake,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-28597 Filed 11-23-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P
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