Notice of Public Meeting of the Michigan Advisory Committee To Hear Testimony Regarding the Civil Rights Impact of Civil Forfeiture Practices in the State, 28821-28822 [2016-10964]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 90 / Tuesday, May 10, 2016 / Notices COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Michigan Advisory Committee To Hear Testimony Regarding the Civil Rights Impact of Civil Forfeiture Practices in the State U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Michigan Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Monday May 23, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. EDT for the purpose of hearing testimony regarding the civil rights impact of civil asset forfeiture in the State. This meeting will take place via webconference and is available to the public through the following toll-free call-in number: 888–572–7034, conference ID: 1448776. Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting (audio only). Members of the public may register for access to the online portion of the meeting (visual) at the following link: https:// cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/ new?cid=1xloulorqep3. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make a statement at the end of the meeting. The conference call operator will ask callers to identify themselves, the organization they are affiliated with (if any), and an email address prior to placing callers into the conference room. Callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines according to their wireless plan, and the Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over landline connections to the toll-free telephone number. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–977–8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number. Members of the public are also entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Regional Programs Unit, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 55 W. Monroe St., Suite 410, Chicago, IL 60615. They may also be faxed to the Commission at (312) 353–8324, or emailed to Carolyn Allen at callen@ usccr.gov. Persons who desire asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:33 May 09, 2016 Jkt 238001 additional information may contact the Regional Programs Unit at (312) 353– 8311. Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be available for public viewing prior to and after the meeting at https://facadatabase.gov/ committee/meetings.aspx?cid=255. Click on the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and ‘‘Documents’’ links to download. Records generated from this meeting may also be inspected and reproduced at the Regional Programs Unit, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission’s Web site, https:// www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Unit at the above email or street address. Agenda 3:00–3:05 p.m. Welcome and Introductions—Donna Budnick, Chair 3:05–4:00 p.m. Panel: Civil Rights Impact of Civil Forfeiture Practices in Michigan • Brian Kelly, Associate Professor of Economics, Seattle University • Dick Carpenter, Institute for Justice • Rebecca Vallas, Center for American Progress • Stefan Cassella, Asset Forfeiture Law 4:00–4:15 p.m. Committee Questions 4:15–4:30 p.m. Open Comment 4:30 p.m. Adjournment DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, May 23, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Public Call Information Dial: 888–572–7034. Conference ID: 1448776. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Wojnaroski at mwojnaroski@ usccr.gov or 312–353–8311. Dated: May 5, 2016. David Mussatt, Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2016–10963 Filed 5–9–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6335–01–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Michigan Advisory Committee To Hear Testimony Regarding the Civil Rights Impact of Civil Forfeiture Practices in the State U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28821 and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Michigan Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Thursday May 26, 2016, from 9:00 a.m.– 3:45 p.m. EDT for the purpose of hearing testimony regarding the civil rights impact of civil asset forfeiture in the State. Of concern to the Committee is the extent to which law enforcement seizure of property believed to be connected to illegal activity may have a disparate impact on the basis of race, color, or other federally protected category. This meeting will take place at the Michigan Department of Transportation, Office of Aeronautics Auditorium, 2700 Port Lansing Rd., Lansing, MI 48906. This meeting is free and open to the public. An open forum period will be provided to allow members of the public to make a statement at the end of the morning and afternoon sessions. Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations should contact the Regional Programs Unit at 312–353–8311 ten days prior to the meeting to make appropriate arrangements. Members of the public are also entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Regional Programs Unit, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 55 W. Monroe St., Suite 410, Chicago, IL 60615. They may also be faxed to the Commission at (312) 353–8324, or emailed to Carolyn Allen at callen@ usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Unit at (312) 353– 8311. Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be available for public viewing prior to and after the meeting at https://facadatabase.gov/ committee/meetings.aspx?cid=255. Click on the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and ‘‘Documents’’ links to download. Records generated from this meeting may also be inspected and reproduced at the Regional Programs Unit, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission’s Web site, https:// www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Unit at the above email or street address. Agenda Æ Opening Remarks and Introductions (9:00 a.m.–9:10 a.m.) • Panel 1: (9:10 a.m.–10:20 a.m.) Attorneys E:\FR\FM\10MYN1.SGM 10MYN1 28822 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 90 / Tuesday, May 10, 2016 / Notices • Panel 2: (10:30 a.m.–11:40 a.m.) Legislators • Open Forum (11:40 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) Æ Break (12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.) • Panel 3: (1:30 p.m.–2:45 p.m.) Law Enforcement • Open Forum (3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.) Æ Closing Remarks (3:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m.) DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. EDT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Wojnaroski at mwojnaroski@ usccr.gov or 312–353–8311. Dated: May 5, 2016. David Mussatt, Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2016–10964 Filed 5–9–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6335–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security In the Matter of: Ali Khanaman Mohammadi, 7 Bascom Street, Irvine, CA 92612; Order Denying Export Privileges asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES On August 25, 2015, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Ali Khanaman Mohammadi (‘‘Mohammadi’’) was convicted of violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701, et seq. (2006 & Supp. IV 2010)) (‘‘IEEPA’’). Specifically, Mohammadi knowingly and willfully conspired with others known and unknown to export goods and technology, namely, one Series 446 Rate Integrating Gyroscope, Model LC08, from the United States to Iran. Mohammadi was sentenced to five years of probation, a special assessment of $100.00 and a criminal fine of $2,000. Section 766.25 of the Export Administration Regulations (‘‘EAR’’ or ‘‘Regulations’’) 1 provides, in pertinent part, that ‘‘[t]he Director of the Office of Exporter Services, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Export Enforcement, may deny the export privileges of any person who has been convicted of a violation of the Export Administration Act (‘‘EAA’’), the EAR, 1 50 U.S.C. 4601–4623 (Supp. III 2015) (available at https://uscode.house.gov). Since August 21, 2001, the Act has been in lapse and the President, through Executive Order 13222 of August 17, 2001 (3 CFR, 2001 Comp. 783 (2002)), which has been extended by successive Presidential Notices, the most recent being that of August 7, 2015 (80 FR 48,233 (Aug. 11, 2015)), has continued the Regulations in effect under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701, et seq. (2006 & Supp. IV 2010)). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:33 May 09, 2016 Jkt 238001 or any order, license or authorization issued thereunder; any regulation, license, or order issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701–1706); 18 U.S.C. 793, 794 or 798; section 4(b) of the Internal Security Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 783(b)), or section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778).’’ 15 CFR 766.25(a); see also Section 11(h) of the EAA, 50 U.S.C. 4610(h). The denial of export privileges under this provision may be for a period of up to 10 years from the date of the conviction. 15 CFR 766.25(d); see also 50 U.S.C. 4610(h). In addition, Section 750.8 of the Regulations states that the Bureau of Industry and Security’s Office of Exporter Services may revoke any Bureau of Industry and Security (‘‘BIS’’) licenses previously issued in which the person had an interest in at the time of his conviction. BIS has received notice of Mohammadi’s conviction for violating IEEPA, and in accordance with Section 766.25 of the Regulations, BIS has provided notice and an opportunity for Mohammadi to make a written submission to BIS. BIS has not received a submission from Mohammadi. Based upon my review and consultations with BIS’s Office of Export Enforcement, including its Director, and the facts available to BIS, I have decided to deny Mohammadi’s export privileges under the Regulations for a period of 10 years from the date of Mohammadi’s conviction. I have also decided to revoke all licenses issued pursuant to the Act or Regulations in which Mohammadi had an interest at the time of his conviction. Accordingly, it is hereby ordered: First, from the date of this Order until August 25, 2025, Ali Khanaman Mohammadi, with a last known address of 7 Bascom Street, Irvine, CA 92612, and when acting for or on his behalf, his successors, assigns, employees, agents or representatives (the ‘‘Denied Person’’), may not, directly or indirectly, participate in any way in any transaction involving any commodity, software or technology (hereinafter collectively referred to as ‘‘item’’) exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, including, but not limited to: A. Applying for, obtaining, or using any license, License Exception, or export control document; B. Carrying on negotiations concerning, or ordering, buying, receiving, using, selling, delivering, storing, disposing of, forwarding, transporting, financing, or otherwise servicing in any way, any transaction PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 involving any item exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, or in any other activity subject to the Regulations; or C. Benefitting in any way from any transaction involving any item exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, or in any other activity subject to the Regulations. Second, no person may, directly or indirectly, do any of the following: A. Export or reexport to or on behalf of the Denied Person any item subject to the Regulations; B. Take any action that facilitates the acquisition or attempted acquisition by the Denied Person of the ownership, possession, or control of any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States, including financing or other support activities related to a transaction whereby the Denied Person acquires or attempts to acquire such ownership, possession or control; C. Take any action to acquire from or to facilitate the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the Denied Person of any item subject to the Regulations that has been exported from the United States; D. Obtain from the Denied Person in the United States any item subject to the Regulations with knowledge or reason to know that the item will be, or is intended to be, exported from the United States; or E. Engage in any transaction to service any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States and which is owned, possessed or controlled by the Denied Person, or service any item, of whatever origin, that is owned, possessed or controlled by the Denied Person if such service involves the use of any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States. For purposes of this paragraph, servicing means installation, maintenance, repair, modification or testing. Third, after notice and opportunity for comment as provided in Section 766.23 of the Regulations, any other person, firm, corporation, or business organization related to Mohammadi by ownership, control, position of responsibility, affiliation, or other connection in the conduct of trade or business may also be made subject to the provisions of this Order in order to prevent evasion of this Order. Fourth, in accordance with Part 756 of the Regulations, Mohammadi may file an appeal of this Order with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and E:\FR\FM\10MYN1.SGM 10MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 90 (Tuesday, May 10, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28821-28822]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-10964]


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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS


Notice of Public Meeting of the Michigan Advisory Committee To 
Hear Testimony Regarding the Civil Rights Impact of Civil Forfeiture 
Practices in the State

AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

ACTION: Announcement of meeting.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the 
rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights 
(Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Michigan 
Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Thursday May 26, 
2016, from 9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m. EDT for the purpose of hearing testimony 
regarding the civil rights impact of civil asset forfeiture in the 
State. Of concern to the Committee is the extent to which law 
enforcement seizure of property believed to be connected to illegal 
activity may have a disparate impact on the basis of race, color, or 
other federally protected category.
    This meeting will take place at the Michigan Department of 
Transportation, Office of Aeronautics Auditorium, 2700 Port Lansing 
Rd., Lansing, MI 48906. This meeting is free and open to the public. An 
open forum period will be provided to allow members of the public to 
make a statement at the end of the morning and afternoon sessions. 
Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations 
should contact the Regional Programs Unit at 312-353-8311 ten days 
prior to the meeting to make appropriate arrangements.
    Members of the public are also entitled to submit written comments; 
the comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days 
following the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Regional 
Programs Unit, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 55 W. Monroe St., Suite 
410, Chicago, IL 60615. They may also be faxed to the Commission at 
(312) 353-8324, or emailed to Carolyn Allen at callen@usccr.gov. 
Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional 
Programs Unit at (312) 353-8311.
    Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be 
available for public viewing prior to and after the meeting at https://facadatabase.gov/committee/meetings.aspx?cid=255. Click on the 
``Meeting Details'' and ``Documents'' links to download. Records 
generated from this meeting may also be inspected and reproduced at the 
Regional Programs Unit, as they become available, both before and after 
the meeting. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are 
directed to the Commission's Web site, https://www.usccr.gov, or may 
contact the Regional Programs Unit at the above email or street 
address.

Agenda

[cir] Opening Remarks and Introductions (9:00 a.m.-9:10 a.m.)
     Panel 1: (9:10 a.m.-10:20 a.m.) Attorneys

[[Page 28822]]

     Panel 2: (10:30 a.m.-11:40 a.m.) Legislators
     Open Forum (11:40 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
[cir] Break (12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.)
     Panel 3: (1:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m.) Law Enforcement
     Open Forum (3:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.)
[cir] Closing Remarks (3:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m.)

DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. 
EDT.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Wojnaroski at 
mwojnaroski@usccr.gov or 312-353-8311.

    Dated: May 5, 2016.
David Mussatt,
Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
[FR Doc. 2016-10964 Filed 5-9-16; 8:45 am]
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