Bureau of Political-Military Affairs; Modification of Statutory Debarment Imposed Pursuant to Section 127.7(c) of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations-Rocky Mountain Instrument Company, 28113-28114 [2016-10843]

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Notice is hereby given that the Department of State will consider license applications for the indirect participation of Rocky Mountain Instrument Company (‘‘RMI’’) in certain SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28113 transactions subject to the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C 2778) without the submission of a transaction exception request as an element of the application. DATES: This notice is effective on May 9, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sue Gainor, Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State (202) 632–2785. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 8, 2010, the Department notified the public of a statutory debarment imposed on RMI pursuant to ITAR § 127.7(c) related to RMI’s criminal conviction, 75 FR 54692. The notice provided that RMI is ‘‘prohibited from participating directly or indirectly in the export of defense articles, including technical data, or in the furnishing of defense services for which a license or other approval is required.’’ Further, the notice provided that: Exceptions, also known as transaction exceptions, may be made to this debarment determination on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, after consulting with the appropriate U.S. agencies. However, such an exception would be granted only after a full review of all circumstances, paying particular attention to the following factors: Whether an exception is warranted by overriding U.S. foreign policy or national security interests; whether an exception would further law enforcement concerns that are consistent with the foreign policy or national security interests of the United States; or whether other compelling circumstances exist that are consistent with the foreign policy or national security interests of the United States, and that do not conflict with law enforcement concerns. Even if exceptions are granted, the debarment continues until subsequent reinstatement. Notwithstanding the prohibition on indirect participation referenced in the original notice of statutory debarment, and in conformance with the stated policy and procedures regarding transaction exceptions, based on overriding national security and foreign policy concerns and after a thorough review of the circumstances surrounding the conviction and a finding that appropriate steps have been taken to mitigate law enforcement concerns, the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security has determined to approve specific exceptions from the debarment of RMI, available to persons other than RMI but excluding persons acting for or on behalf of RMI in contravention of ITAR § 127.1(d), for the following categories of authorization requests: 1. Applications submitted by persons other than RMI for the export or E:\FR\FM\09MYN1.SGM 09MYN1 mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES 28114 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 89 / Monday, May 9, 2016 / Notices temporary import of defense articles manufactured by RMI (i.e., where RMI is identified as a Source or Manufacturer); 2. Application submitted by persons other than RMI for the export or temporary import of defense articles manufactured by persons other than RMI which incorporate a defense article manufactured by RMI as a component, accessory, attachment, part, firmware, software, or system; 3. The use of other approvals (see ITAR § 120.20) by persons other than RMI for the export or temporary import of defense articles described in categories one (1) and two (2) above; and 4. Applications submitted by persons other than RMI for agreements identified in ITAR Part 124 in which RMI is identified as a U.S. signatory to the agreement. All requests for authorizations, or use of exemptions, involving RMI that fall within the scope of the specific categories above will be reviewed and action taken by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls in the ordinary course of business and do not require the submission of a separate transaction exception request, but should include reference to, or a copy of, this notice. Including an explanation of how the proposed transaction falls within the scope of an exception category above will facilitate review of the request. All requests for authorizations involving RMI that do not fall within the scope of the specific categories above must be preceded by the approval of a transaction exception request by the Department. The decision to grant a transaction exception will be made on a case-by-case basis after a full review of all circumstances. This notice does not provide notice of reinstatement of export privileges for RMI pursuant to the statutory requirements of AECA Sec. 38(g)(4) (22 U.S.C. 2778), nor does this notice provide notice of rescission of the imposition of statutory debarment of RMI pursuant to ITAR § 127.7(c). As required by the statute, the Department will not consider applications from RMI unless accompanied by a specific transaction exception request. Any determination by the Department regarding reinstatement of export privileges for RMI or rescission of the imposition of statutory debarment of RMI will be made in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements and will be the subject of a separate notice. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:44 May 06, 2016 Jkt 238001 Dated: April 25, 2016. Rose E. Gottemoeller, Under Secretary, Arms Control and International Security, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2016–10843 Filed 5–6–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–25–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9549] Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Finding of No Significant Impact for the NuStar Burgos Pipelines Presidential Permit Applications Review, Hidalgo County, Texas Department of State. Notice of availability, solicitation of comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The U.S. Department of State (Department) announces availability for public review and comment of the Draft Environmental Assessment (Draft EA) and the Preliminary Finding of No Significant Impact for the NuStar Burgos Pipelines Presidential Permit Applications Review (Preliminary FONSI). These documents evaluate the potential environmental impacts of issuing Presidential Permits to NuStar Logistics, L.P. 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Comments may also be submitted by mail, addressed to: Burgos Project Manager, Office of Environmental Quality and Transboundary Issues (OES/EQT): Suite 2726, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20520. All comments from agencies or organizations should indicate a contact person for the agency or organization. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Project details for the Burgos Pipelines and copies of the Presidential Permit applications, as well as information on the Presidential Permit process are available at the following: https:// www.state.gov/e/enr/applicant/ applicants/c66757.htm. Please refer to this Web site or contact the Department at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department evaluates Presidential permit applications under E.O. 13337 and E.O. 14432. 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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9550]


Bureau of Political-Military Affairs; Modification of Statutory 
Debarment Imposed Pursuant to Section 127.7(c) of the International 
Traffic in Arms Regulations--Rocky Mountain Instrument Company

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Department of State will 
consider license applications for the indirect participation of Rocky 
Mountain Instrument Company (``RMI'') in certain transactions subject 
to the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C 2778) without the 
submission of a transaction exception request as an element of the 
application.

DATES: This notice is effective on May 9, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sue Gainor, Director, Office of 
Defense Trade Controls Compliance, Bureau of Political-Military 
Affairs, U.S. Department of State (202) 632-2785.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 8, 2010, the Department 
notified the public of a statutory debarment imposed on RMI pursuant to 
ITAR Sec.  127.7(c) related to RMI's criminal conviction, 75 FR 54692. 
The notice provided that RMI is ``prohibited from participating 
directly or indirectly in the export of defense articles, including 
technical data, or in the furnishing of defense services for which a 
license or other approval is required.'' Further, the notice provided 
that:

    Exceptions, also known as transaction exceptions, may be made to 
this debarment determination on a case-by-case basis at the 
discretion of the Assistant Secretary of State for Political-
Military Affairs, after consulting with the appropriate U.S. 
agencies. However, such an exception would be granted only after a 
full review of all circumstances, paying particular attention to the 
following factors: Whether an exception is warranted by overriding 
U.S. foreign policy or national security interests; whether an 
exception would further law enforcement concerns that are consistent 
with the foreign policy or national security interests of the United 
States; or whether other compelling circumstances exist that are 
consistent with the foreign policy or national security interests of 
the United States, and that do not conflict with law enforcement 
concerns. Even if exceptions are granted, the debarment continues 
until subsequent reinstatement.

    Notwithstanding the prohibition on indirect participation 
referenced in the original notice of statutory debarment, and in 
conformance with the stated policy and procedures regarding transaction 
exceptions, based on overriding national security and foreign policy 
concerns and after a thorough review of the circumstances surrounding 
the conviction and a finding that appropriate steps have been taken to 
mitigate law enforcement concerns, the Under Secretary for Arms Control 
and International Security has determined to approve specific 
exceptions from the debarment of RMI, available to persons other than 
RMI but excluding persons acting for or on behalf of RMI in 
contravention of ITAR Sec.  127.1(d), for the following categories of 
authorization requests:
    1. Applications submitted by persons other than RMI for the export 
or

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temporary import of defense articles manufactured by RMI (i.e., where 
RMI is identified as a Source or Manufacturer);
    2. Application submitted by persons other than RMI for the export 
or temporary import of defense articles manufactured by persons other 
than RMI which incorporate a defense article manufactured by RMI as a 
component, accessory, attachment, part, firmware, software, or system;
    3. The use of other approvals (see ITAR Sec.  120.20) by persons 
other than RMI for the export or temporary import of defense articles 
described in categories one (1) and two (2) above; and
    4. Applications submitted by persons other than RMI for agreements 
identified in ITAR Part 124 in which RMI is identified as a U.S. 
signatory to the agreement.
    All requests for authorizations, or use of exemptions, involving 
RMI that fall within the scope of the specific categories above will be 
reviewed and action taken by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls 
in the ordinary course of business and do not require the submission of 
a separate transaction exception request, but should include reference 
to, or a copy of, this notice. Including an explanation of how the 
proposed transaction falls within the scope of an exception category 
above will facilitate review of the request.
    All requests for authorizations involving RMI that do not fall 
within the scope of the specific categories above must be preceded by 
the approval of a transaction exception request by the Department. The 
decision to grant a transaction exception will be made on a case-by-
case basis after a full review of all circumstances.
    This notice does not provide notice of reinstatement of export 
privileges for RMI pursuant to the statutory requirements of AECA Sec. 
38(g)(4) (22 U.S.C. 2778), nor does this notice provide notice of 
rescission of the imposition of statutory debarment of RMI pursuant to 
ITAR Sec.  127.7(c). As required by the statute, the Department will 
not consider applications from RMI unless accompanied by a specific 
transaction exception request. Any determination by the Department 
regarding reinstatement of export privileges for RMI or rescission of 
the imposition of statutory debarment of RMI will be made in accordance 
with statutory and regulatory requirements and will be the subject of a 
separate notice.

    Dated: April 25, 2016.
Rose E. Gottemoeller,
Under Secretary, Arms Control and International Security, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2016-10843 Filed 5-6-16; 8:45 am]
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