Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Pearls on a String: Artists, Patrons, and Poets at the Great Islamic Courts” Exhibition, 51860 [2015-21178]

Download as PDF 51860 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 165 / Wednesday, August 26, 2015 / Notices Dated: August 17, 2015. Evan Ryan, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9234] Renewal of International Security Advisory Board Charter [FR Doc. 2015–21166 Filed 8–25–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P The Department of State announces the renewal of the Charter of the International Security Advisory Board (ISAB). The purpose of the ISAB is to provide the Department with a continuing source of independent insight, advice, and innovation on all aspects of arms control, disarmament, nonproliferation, and international security and related aspects of public diplomacy. The ISAB will remain in existence for two years after the filing date of the Charter unless terminated or renewed sooner. For more information, contact Christopher M. Herrick, Acting Executive Director of the International Security Advisory Board, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520, telephone: (202) 647–9683. SUMMARY: DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9239] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Pearls on a String: Artists, Patrons, and Poets at the Great Islamic Courts’’ Exhibition 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), E.O. 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 ‘‘Pearls on a String: Artists, Patrons, and Poets at the Great Islamic Courts,’’ 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 Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, Maryland, from on or about November 8, 2015, until on or about January 31, 2016, at the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, California, from on or about February 26, 2016, until on or about May 8, 2016, 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 imported objects, contact the Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs in the Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202– 632–6471; email: section2459@ state.gov). The mailing address is U.S. Department of State, L/PD, SA–5, Suite 5H03, Washington, DC 20522–0505. rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Dated: August 19, 2015. Evan Ryan, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2015–21178 Filed 8–25–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:29 Aug 25, 2015 Jkt 235001 Dated: July 10, 2015. Christopher M. Herrick, Acting Executive Director, International Security Advisory Board, U.S. Department of State. [FR Doc. 2015–21190 Filed 8–25–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–27–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9241] In the Matter of the Designation of Abdul Aziz Haqqani, also known as Aziz Haqqani, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist pursuant to Section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended Acting under the authority of and in accordance with section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, as amended by Executive Order 13268 of July 2, 2002, and Executive Order 13284 of January 23, 2003, I hereby determine that the individual known as Abdul Aziz Haqqani, also known as Aziz Haqqani, committed, or poses 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. Consistent with the determination in section 10 of Executive Order 13224 that ‘‘prior notice to persons determined to be subject to the Order who might have a constitutional presence in the United States would render ineffectual the blocking and other measures authorized in the Order because of the ability to transfer funds instantaneously,’’ I PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 determine that no prior notice needs to be provided to any person subject to this determination who might have a constitutional presence in the United States, because to do so would render ineffectual the measures authorized in the Order. This notice shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: June 1, 2015. John F. Kerry, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2015–21191 Filed 8–25–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–AD–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9232] Notice of Proposal To Extend the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Colombia Concerning the Imposition of Import Restrictions on Archaeological Materials From the Pre-Columbian Cultures and Certain Ecclesiastical Material From the Colonial Period of Colombia The Government of the Republic of Colombia has informed the Government of the United States of America of its interest in an extension of the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Colombia Concerning the Imposition of Import Restrictions on Archaeological Materials from the PreColumbian Cultures and Certain Ecclesiastical Material from the Colonial Period of Colombia (‘‘MOU’’). Pursuant to the authority vested in the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, and pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2602(f)(1), an extension of this MOU is hereby proposed. Pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2602(f)(2), the views and recommendations of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee regarding this proposal will be requested. A copy of the MOU, the Designated List of restricted categories of material, and related information can be found at the following Web site: https:// culturalheritage.state.gov. For further information, contact Isabella Strohmeyer, Program Coordinator, at 202–632–6198. E:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 165 (Wednesday, August 26, 2015)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-21178]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9239]


Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition 
Determinations: ``Pearls on a String: Artists, Patrons, and Poets at 
the Great Islamic Courts'' Exhibition

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), E.O. 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 ``Pearls on a String: Artists, Patrons, and Poets at the 
Great Islamic Courts,'' 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 Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, Maryland, from on 
or about November 8, 2015, until on or about January 31, 2016, at the 
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, California, from on or about February 
26, 2016, until on or about May 8, 2016, 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 imported objects, contact the Office of Public Diplomacy 
and Public Affairs in the Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department 
of State (telephone: 202-632-6471; email: section2459@state.gov). The 
mailing address is U.S. Department of State, L/PD, SA-5, Suite 5H03, 
Washington, DC 20522-0505.

    Dated: August 19, 2015.
Evan Ryan,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2015-21178 Filed 8-25-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4710-05-P
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