Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Race to the End of the Earth”, 2240 [2014-00402]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 2240 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 8 / Monday, January 13, 2014 / Notices notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to March 14, 2014. ADDRESSES: • Email: ossadm@state.gov • Mail: U.S. Department of State—SA– 1, HR/REE/REC Room 518H, Attention: Diana M. Ossa, 2401 E. Street NW., Washington, DC 20522. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents, to Diana M. 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[FR Doc. 2014–00400 Filed 1–10–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 8592] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Race to the End of the Earth’’ 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. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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, Delegation of Authority No. 236–3 of August 28, 2000 (and, as appropriate, Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003), I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ‘‘Race to the End of the Earth,’’ 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 Museum of Idaho, Idaho Falls, ID, from on or about January 30, 2014, until on or about September 1, 2014, 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 7, 2014. Evan M. Ryan, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2014–00402 Filed 1–10–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 8586] In the Matter of the Designation of Ansar al-Shari’a in Tunisia; Also Known as Al-Qayrawan Media Foundation; Also Known as Supporters of Islamic Law; Also Known as Ansar al-Sharia in Tunisia; Also Known as Ansar al-Shari’ah; Also Known as Ansar al-Shari’ah in Tunisia; Also Known as Ansar al-Sharia; as a Foreign Terrorist Organization Pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended Based upon a review of the Administrative Record assembled in this matter and in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, I conclude that there is a sufficient factual basis to find that the relevant circumstances described in E:\FR\FM\13JAN1.SGM 13JAN1

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8592]


Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition 
Determinations: ``Race to the End of the Earth''

SUMMARY: 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, Delegation of Authority No. 236-3 
of August 28, 2000 (and, as appropriate, Delegation of Authority No. 
257 of April 15, 2003), I hereby determine that the objects to be 
included in the exhibition ``Race to the End of the Earth,'' 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 Museum of 
Idaho, Idaho Falls, ID, from on or about January 30, 2014, until on or 
about September 1, 2014, 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 7, 2014.
Evan M. Ryan,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2014-00402 Filed 1-10-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-05-P
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