In the Matter of the Designation of the Revolutionary Organization 17 November aka Epanastatiki Organosi 17 Noemvri, aka 17 November, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization Pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended, 53382 [2015-21930]

Download as PDF 53382 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 171 / Thursday, September 3, 2015 / Notices Dated: August 26, 2015. John F. Kerry, Secretary of State. DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9253] [FR Doc. 2015–21929 Filed 9–2–15; 8:45 am] In the Matter of the Designation of the Revolutionary Organization 17 November aka Epanastatiki Organosi 17 Noemvri, aka 17 November, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization Pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended BILLING CODE 4710–AD–P 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 the circumstances that were the basis for the designation of the Revolutionary Organization 17 November as foreign terrorist organization have changed in such a manner as to warrant revocation of the designation. Therefore, I hereby determine that the designation of the Revolutionary Organization 17 November as a foreign terrorist organization, pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (8 U.S.C. 1189), shall be revoked. This determination shall be published in the Federal Register. The U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy will hold a public meeting from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 22, 2015 in Room 902 (ninth floor) of the Hart Senate Office Building, at the corner of Second Street and Constitution Ave. NE., Washington, DC 20002. The meeting’s topic will be on ‘‘A Report on United States Public Diplomacy and International Broadcasting Activities Worldwide’’ and will feature findings from the Commission’s second-ever Congressionally-mandated Comprehensive Annual Report on State Department and Broadcasting Board of Governors-led foreign public engagement activities. Representatives from the State Department and the BBG will be in attendance to discuss the report, which focuses on both Washington and field-directed activities. This meeting is open to the public, Members and staff of Congress, the State Department, Defense Department, the media, and other governmental and non-governmental organizations. To attend and make any requests for reasonable accommodation, email pdcommission@state.gov by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2015. Please arrive for the meeting by 9:45 a.m. to allow for a prompt meeting start. The United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy appraises U.S. Government activities intended to understand, inform, and influence foreign publics. The Advisory Commission may conduct studies, inquiries, and meetings, as it deems necessary. It may assemble and disseminate information and issue reports and other publications, subject to the approval of the Chairperson, in consultation with the Executive Director. The Advisory Commission may undertake foreign travel in pursuit of its studies and coordinate, sponsor, or oversee projects, studies, events, or other activities that it deems desirable and necessary in fulfilling its functions. The Commission consists of seven members appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Dated: August 26, 2015. John F. Kerry, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2015–21930 Filed 9–2–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–AD–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9254] tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES In the Matter of the Designation of Revolutionary Organization 17 November aka Epanastatiki Organosi 17 Noemvri aka 17 Novembert as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Pursuant to Section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as Amended In accordance with section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, as amended (‘‘the Order’’), I hereby determine that the organization known as the Revolutionary Organization 17 November, also known as other aliases and transliterations, no longer meets the criteria for designation under the Order, and therefore I hereby revoke the designation of the aforementioned organization as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist pursuant to section 1(b) of the Order. This determination shall be published in the Federal Register. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:42 Sep 02, 2015 Jkt 235001 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9255] U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy Notice of Meeting PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Senate. The members of the Commission shall represent the public interest and shall be selected from a cross section of educational, communications, cultural, scientific, technical, public service, labor, business, and professional backgrounds. Not more than four members shall be from any one political party. The President designates a member to chair the Commission. The current members of the Commission are: Mr. William Hybl of Colorado, Chair; Ambassador Lyndon Olson of Texas, Vice Chair; Mr. Sim Farar of California, Vice Chair; Ambassador Penne Korth Peacock of Texas; Ms. Lezlee Westine of Virginia; and Anne Terman Wedner of Illinois. One seat on the Commission is currently vacant. To request further information about the meeting or the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, you may contact its Executive Director, Katherine Brown, at BrownKA4@ state.gov. Dated: August 25, 2015. Katherine Brown, Executive Director,U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2015–21928 Filed 9–2–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9252] In the Matter of the Review of the Designation of Revolutionary Struggle aka Epanastatikos Aghonas as a Foreign Terrorist Organization Pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended Based upon a review of the Administrative Records assembled in these matters pursuant to Section 219(a)(4)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (8 U.S.C. 1189(a)(4)(C)) (‘‘INA’’), and in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, I conclude that the circumstances that were the basis for the 2009 decision to designate the aforementioned organization as a Foreign Terrorist Organization has not changed in such a manner as to warrant revocation of the designation and that the national security of the United States does not warrant a revocation of the designation. Therefore, I hereby determine that the designation of RS as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, pursuant to Section 219 of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1189), shall be maintained. E:\FR\FM\03SEN1.SGM 03SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9253]


In the Matter of the Designation of the Revolutionary 
Organization 17 November aka Epanastatiki Organosi 17 Noemvri, aka 17 
November, 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 the circumstances that were the basis 
for the designation of the Revolutionary Organization 17 November as 
foreign terrorist organization have changed in such a manner as to 
warrant revocation of the designation.
    Therefore, I hereby determine that the designation of the 
Revolutionary Organization 17 November as a foreign terrorist 
organization, pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act, as amended (8 U.S.C. 1189), shall be revoked.
    This determination shall be published in the Federal Register.

    Dated: August 26, 2015.
John F. Kerry,
Secretary of State.
[FR Doc. 2015-21930 Filed 9-2-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4710-AD-P

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