U.S. Department of State Advisory Committee on Private International Law (ACPIL): Public Meeting on Electronic Commerce, 10701-10702 [2016-04522]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 40 / Tuesday, March 1, 2016 / Notices To be assured of timely consideration, expressions of interest are requested no later than March 31, 2016. DATES: Expressions of interest should be emailed or faxed to Laura Buffo, Office of Environment and Natural Resources, Office of the United States Trade Representative (Laura_ Buffo@ustr.eop.gov, Fax: 202–395– 9510), and Neal Morris, Office of Environmental Quality and Transboundary Issues, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State (MorrisND@state.gov, Fax: 202– 647–5947), with the subject line ‘‘CAFTA–DR Roster of Environmental Experts to Assist in Development of Factual Records.’’ If you have access to the Internet, you can view and comment on this notice by going to: https:// www.regulations.gov/#!home and searching on docket number: DOS– 2016–0006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neal Morris—MorrisND@state.gov, (202) 647–9312; or Laura Buffo—Laura_ Buffo@ustr.eop.gov, (202) 395–9424. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to Article 17.7 and 17.8 of CAFTA–DR, any person of a Party may file a submission with the CAFTA–DR Secretariat asserting that a Party is failing to effectively enforce its environmental laws. Where the Secretariat determines that a submission meets the criteria set out in paragraph 2 and 4 of Article 17.7, and where the Secretariat considers that the submission, in light of any response provided by the Party, warrants developing a factual record, the Secretariat shall so inform the Council and provide its reasons. The Secretariat shall prepare a factual record if the Council, by vote of any Party, instructs it to do so. We recommend that submitters review completed factual records by visiting the CAFTA–DR Secretariat Web site at www.saasem.org. Pursuant to paragraph 2(d) of the Understanding Regarding the Establishment of a Secretariat for Environmental Matters Under CAFTA– DR (the Understanding), the Council shall establish a roster of environmental experts, comprising persons with a demonstrated record of good judgment, objectivity, and environmental expertise, including regional expertise, from which the Secretariat shall select, as appropriate, individuals to assist the Secretariat with the preparation of factual records pursuant to Article 17.8 of the CAFTA–DR. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:18 Feb 29, 2016 Jkt 238001 In accordance with paragraph 2(d) of the Understanding and paragraphs 3 and 4 of Article 5 of the Agreement Establishing a Secretariat for Environmental Matters Under CAFTA– DR, on July 3, 2012, the Council set forth procedures for the Secretariat to follow regarding the engagement of such experts. See Decision No. 10, ‘‘Engagement of Environmental Experts to Assist the Secretariat for Environmental Matters with the Preparation of Factual Records.’’ Pursuant to Decision No. 10, when the General Coordinator deems it necessary, such as when the existing roster does not contain any individuals with the relevant expertise that is necessary to assist the SEM in the preparation of a particular factual record, the General Coordinator shall seek input from the Council Members on additional candidates for the roster. The Council shall decide, by consensus, to accept the revisions to the roster as proposed or with modifications. Decision No. 10 provides that individuals selected for inclusion on the roster shall: • Have demonstrated a record of good judgment, objectivity and environmental expertise; • Carry out all duties fairly, thoroughly and diligently; • Demonstrate national or regional expertise where possible; • Avoid impropriety or the appearance of impropriety and shall observe high standards of conduct so that the integrity or impartiality of any work performed by the expert at the request of the SEM shall not be called into question; • Not seek or receive instructions from any government or any other authority external to the SEM or Council. Accordingly, experts shall not have ex parte contacts with any of the Parties without the prior explicit consent of the Secretariat or Council; • Safeguard from public disclosure any information received in their capacity as an environmental expert, where the information is designated by its source as confidential or proprietary; • Ensure that his or her work complies with all applicable laws and regulations; and • Promptly disclose any interest, relationship or matter that is likely to affect the expert’s independence or impartiality or that might reasonably create an appearance of impropriety or an apprehension of bias in his work. The State Department and USTR are requesting expressions of interest from experts who wish to be included on the roster. To do so, please submit the following information: PO 00000 Frm 00137 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10701 1. Full Name; 2. Contact information (should include a business address, telephone number, and email address); 3. Citizenship(s); 4. A resume’ or curriculum vitae; 5. A letter of reference; 6. Three individuals, in addition to the author of the letter of reference, who are willing to serve as a reference and provide information regarding the expert’s professional experience (should include name, contact information, and relationship to expert); 7. A summary of any current and past employment by, consulting experience, or other work for any of the Governments that are a Party to the CAFTA–DR; 8. Proof of Spanish and English language proficiency, written and spoken. For additional information, please visit: https://www.state.gov/e/oes/eqt/ trade/caftadr/. Disclaimer: This Public Notice is a request for expressions of interest, and is not a request for applications. No granting of money is directly associated with this request. The State Department and USTR will select which environmental experts will be recommended by the United States for inclusion on the roster. Dated: February 24, 2016. Deborah Klepp, Director, Office of Environmental Quality and Transboundary Issues, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2016–04519 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–09–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9456] U.S. Department of State Advisory Committee on Private International Law (ACPIL): Public Meeting on Electronic Commerce The Office of the Assistant Legal Adviser for Private International Law, Department of State, gives notice of a public meeting to discuss a Working Paper prepared by the Secretariat of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). The public meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. EDT. This is not a meeting of the full Advisory Committee. The UNCITRAL Secretariat has revised draft provisions on electronic transferable records, which are presented in the form of a model law, for discussion during the next meeting of UNCITRAL’s Working Group IV, which will meet May 9–13, 2016. The E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 10702 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 40 / Tuesday, March 1, 2016 / Notices Working Paper, which will be numbered WP.137 and will include WP.137/ Add.1, will be available at https:// www.uncitral.org/uncitral/en/ commission/working_groups/ 4Electronic_Commerce.html. The purpose of the public meeting is to obtain the views of concerned stakeholders on the topics addressed in the Working Paper in advance of the meeting of Working Group IV. Those who cannot attend but wish to comment are welcome to do so by email to Michael Coffee at coffeems@state.gov. Time and Place: The meeting will take place from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. EDT in Room 356, South Building, State Department Annex 4, Washington, DC 20037. Participants should plan to arrive at the Navy Hill gate on the west side of 23rd Street NW., at the intersection of 23rd Street NW., and D Street NW., by 9:30 a.m. for visitor screening. If you are unable to attend the public meeting and would like to participate from a remote location, teleconferencing will be available. Public Participation: This meeting is open to the public, subject to the capacity of the meeting room. Access to the building is strictly controlled. For pre-clearance purposes, those planning to attend should email pil@state.gov providing full name, address, date of birth, citizenship, driver’s license or passport number, and email address. This information will greatly facilitate entry into the building. A member of the public needing reasonable accommodation should email pil@ state.gov not later than April 26, 2016. Requests made after that date will be considered, but might not be able to be fulfilled. If you would like to participate by telephone, please email pil@state.gov to obtain the call-in number and other information. Data from the public is requested pursuant to Public Law 99–399 (Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986), as amended; Public Law 107–56 (USA PATRIOT Act); and E.O. 13356. The purpose of the collection is to validate the identity of individuals who enter Department facilities. The data will be entered into the Visitor Access Control System (VACS– D) database. Please see the Security Records System of Records Notice (State-36) at https://foia.state.gov/_docs/ SORN/State-36.pdf for additional information. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:18 Feb 29, 2016 Jkt 238001 Dated: February 19, 2016. Michael S. Coffee, Attorney-Adviser, Office of Private International Law, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State. [FR Doc. 2016–04522 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–08–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Small Unmanned Aircraft Registration System (sUAS) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew a previously approved information collection. Aircraft registration is necessary to ensure personal accountability among all users of the national airspace system. Aircraft registration also allows the FAA and law enforcement agencies to address non-compliance by providing the means by which to identify an aircraft’s owner and operator. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by May 2, 2016. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the FAA at the following address: Ronda Thompson, Room 441, Federal Aviation Administration, ASP–110, 950 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20024. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for FAA’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronda Thompson by email at: Ronda.Thompson@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 2120–0765. Title: Small Unmanned Aircraft Registration System (sUAS). SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00138 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Form Numbers: There are no FAA forms associated with this collection. Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection. Background: The Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently affirmed that all unmanned aircraft, including model aircraft, are aircraft. As such, in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44101(a) and as further prescribed in 14 CFR part 47, registration is required prior to operation. See 80 FR 63912, 63913 (October 22, 2015). Aircraft registration is necessary to ensure personal accountability among all users of the national airspace system. See id. Aircraft registration also allows the FAA and law enforcement agencies to address non-compliance by providing the means by which to identify an aircraft’s owner and operator. Respondents: Approximately 1.9 million registrants annually. Frequency: Information is collected on occasion. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 4.25 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 141,158 hours. Issued in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2016. Ronda Thompson, FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, Performance, Policy, and Records Management Branch, ASP–110. [FR Doc. 2016–04516 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Fifth Meeting: RTCA Special Committee (233) Addressing Human Factors/Pilot Interface Issues for Avionics Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of Fifth RTCA Special Committee 233 meeting. AGENCY: The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of the Fifth RTCA Special Committee 233 meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held March 8–10, 2016 from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at RTCA Inc. Conference Room, 1150 18th Street NW., Suite 910, Washington, DC, Tel: (202) 330–0680. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The RTCA Secretariat, 1150 18th Street NW., Suite 910, Washington, DC 20036, or by telephone at (202) 833–9339, fax at (202) SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 1, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10701-10702]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04522]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9456]


U.S. Department of State Advisory Committee on Private 
International Law (ACPIL): Public Meeting on Electronic Commerce

    The Office of the Assistant Legal Adviser for Private International 
Law, Department of State, gives notice of a public meeting to discuss a 
Working Paper prepared by the Secretariat of the United Nations 
Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). The public meeting 
will take place on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. EDT. 
This is not a meeting of the full Advisory Committee.
    The UNCITRAL Secretariat has revised draft provisions on electronic 
transferable records, which are presented in the form of a model law, 
for discussion during the next meeting of UNCITRAL's Working Group IV, 
which will meet May 9-13, 2016. The

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Working Paper, which will be numbered WP.137 and will include WP.137/
Add.1, will be available at https://www.uncitral.org/uncitral/en/commission/working_groups/4Electronic_Commerce.html.
    The purpose of the public meeting is to obtain the views of 
concerned stakeholders on the topics addressed in the Working Paper in 
advance of the meeting of Working Group IV. Those who cannot attend but 
wish to comment are welcome to do so by email to Michael Coffee at 
coffeems@state.gov.
    Time and Place: The meeting will take place from 10 a.m. until 12 
p.m. EDT in Room 356, South Building, State Department Annex 4, 
Washington, DC 20037. Participants should plan to arrive at the Navy 
Hill gate on the west side of 23rd Street NW., at the intersection of 
23rd Street NW., and D Street NW., by 9:30 a.m. for visitor screening. 
If you are unable to attend the public meeting and would like to 
participate from a remote location, teleconferencing will be available.
    Public Participation: This meeting is open to the public, subject 
to the capacity of the meeting room. Access to the building is strictly 
controlled. For pre-clearance purposes, those planning to attend should 
email pil@state.gov providing full name, address, date of birth, 
citizenship, driver's license or passport number, and email address. 
This information will greatly facilitate entry into the building. A 
member of the public needing reasonable accommodation should email 
pil@state.gov not later than April 26, 2016. Requests made after that 
date will be considered, but might not be able to be fulfilled. If you 
would like to participate by telephone, please email pil@state.gov to 
obtain the call-in number and other information.
    Data from the public is requested pursuant to Public Law 99-399 
(Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986), as 
amended; Public Law 107-56 (USA PATRIOT Act); and E.O. 13356. The 
purpose of the collection is to validate the identity of individuals 
who enter Department facilities.
    The data will be entered into the Visitor Access Control System 
(VACS-D) database. Please see the Security Records System of Records 
Notice (State-36) at https://foia.state.gov/_docs/SORN/State-36.pdf for 
additional information.

    Dated: February 19, 2016.
Michael S. Coffee,
Attorney-Adviser, Office of Private International Law, Office of the 
Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2016-04522 Filed 2-29-16; 8:45 am]
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