Notice of Renewal of the Advisory Committee on International Law Charter, 26302 [2016-10221]

Download as PDF 26302 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 84 / Monday, May 2, 2016 / Notices transport of crude and other liquid hydrocarbons, superseding the authorization in the 2014 Presidential Permit for the transport of only light liquid hydrocarbons. The Department published the Notice of ReConsideration Concerning the Scope of Authorizations in a Presidential Permit Issued to Plains LPG Services, L.P. in May 2014 for Existing Pipeline Facilities on the Border of the United States and Canada Under the St. Clair River on January 25, 2016 (81 FR 4081) (Notice) and solicited public comment for a 30day period. The Department subsequently re-opened public comment on March 15, 2016 (81 FR 13871) for an additional 30 days. Plains LPG subsequently notified the Department that it no longer seeks reconsideration of the scope of the authorizations referenced in the Notice. The Department is therefore no longer considering whether to issue a new permit for the two St. Clair pipelines. DATES: This action is effective on May 2, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of Energy Diplomacy, Energy Resources Bureau (ENR/EDP/EWA) Department of State 2201 C St. NW., Ste,. 4428, Washington, DC 20520, Attn: Sydney Kaufman, Tel: 202–647–2041. Email: kaufmans@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information related to the Department’s review Presidential Permit applications, including information concerning the St. Clair pipeline facilities, can be found at https:// www.state.gov/e/enr/applicant/ applicants/index.htm. Chris Davy, Deputy Director, Energy Resources Bureau, Energy Diplomacy, Bureau of Energy Resources, U.S. Department of State. [FR Doc. 2016–10226 Filed 4–29–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9543] srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Renewal of the Advisory Committee on International Law Charter The Department of State has renewed the charter of the Advisory Committee on International Law. ACIL is a critical forum for receiving informed public opinion and specialized advice on important legal matters. The Committee follows procedures prescribed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Its meetings are open to the public unless a determination is made in accordance with the FACA and 5 VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:30 Apr 29, 2016 Jkt 238001 U.S.C. 552b(c) that a meeting or portion of a meeting should be closed to the public. Notice of each meeting will be published in the Federal Register at least 15 days prior to the event, unless extraordinary circumstances require shorter notice. For further information, please contact Julian Simcock, Executive Director, Advisory Committee on International Law, Department of State, at 202–776–8477 or simcockjc@ state.gov. Dated: April 26, 2016. Julian Simcock, Attorney Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2016–10221 Filed 4–29–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–08–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD Notice and Request for Comments 60-day notice of intent to seek extension of approval: Information Collection Activities: Recordations (Rail and Water Carrier Liens), Water Carrier Tariffs, and Agricultural Contract Summaries. ACTION: AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501– 3521 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) an extension of the information collections required under 49 U.S.C. 11301 and 49 CFR 1177 (rail or water carrier equipment liens (recordations)), under 49 U.S.C. 13702(b) and 49 CFR 1312 (water carrier tariffs), and under 49 U.S.C. 10709(d) and 49 CFR 1313 (rail agricultural contract summaries). The information collections are described in more detail below. Comments are requested concerning: (1) The accuracy of the Board’s burden estimates; (2) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; (3) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology when appropriate; and (4) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Board, including whether the collection has practical utility. Submitted comments will be summarized and included in the Board’s request for OMB approval. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Description of Collections Collection Number 1 Title: Agricultural Contract Summaries. OMB Control Number: 2140–0024. STB Form Number: None. Type of Review: Extension with change. Number of Respondents: Approximately 10 (seven Class I railroads and a limited number of other railroads). Frequency: On occasion. (Over the last three years, respondents have filed an average of 161 agricultural contract summaries per year. The same number of filings is expected during each of the next 3 years.) Total Burden Hours (annually including all respondents): 40.25 hours (161 submissions × .25 hours estimated per submission). Total Annual ‘‘Non-hour Burden’’ Cost (such as start-up and mailing costs): There are no non-hourly burden costs for this collection. The collection is filed electronically. Needs and Uses: Under 49 U.S.C. 10709(d), railroads are required to file a summary of the nonconfidential terms of any contract for the transportation of agricultural products. Retention Period: Paper copies of this collection are destroyed six months after the expiration of the referenced contract. Collection Number 2 Title: Recordations (Rail and Water Carrier Liens). OMB Control Number: 2140–0025. STB Form Number: None. Type of Review: Extension with change. Respondents: Parties holding liens on rail equipment or water carrier vessels, and carriers filing proof that a lien has been removed. Number of Respondents: Approximately 50 respondents. Frequency: On occasion. (Over the last three years, respondents have filed an average of 1,831 responses per year. The same number of filings is expected during each of the next 3 years.) Total Burden Hours (annually including all respondents): 457.75 hours (1,831 submissions × .25 hours estimated per response). Total ‘‘Non-hour Burden’’ Cost (such as start-up and mailing costs): There are no non-hourly burden costs for this collection. The collection may be filed electronically. Needs and Uses: Under 49 U.S.C. 11301 and 49 CFR 1177, liens on rail equipment must be filed with the STB in order to perfect a security interest in E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 84 (Monday, May 2, 2016)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-10221]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9543]


Notice of Renewal of the Advisory Committee on International Law 
Charter

    The Department of State has renewed the charter of the Advisory 
Committee on International Law. ACIL is a critical forum for receiving 
informed public opinion and specialized advice on important legal 
matters. The Committee follows procedures prescribed by the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Its meetings are open to the public 
unless a determination is made in accordance with the FACA and 5 U.S.C. 
552b(c) that a meeting or portion of a meeting should be closed to the 
public. Notice of each meeting will be published in the Federal 
Register at least 15 days prior to the event, unless extraordinary 
circumstances require shorter notice. For further information, please 
contact Julian Simcock, Executive Director, Advisory Committee on 
International Law, Department of State, at 202-776-8477 or 
simcockjc@state.gov.

     Dated: April 26, 2016.
Julian Simcock,
Attorney Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2016-10221 Filed 4-29-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4710-08-P
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