Notice of Public Meeting, 31290 [2016-11727]

Download as PDF 31290 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 96 / Wednesday, May 18, 2016 / Notices and the OMB control number in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents, to Taylor Mauck, who may be reached at 202–485–7635 or at PRA_ BurdenComments@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0101. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R. • Form Number: DS–156E. • Respondents: Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 48,600. • Estimated Number of Responses: 48,600. • Average Time per Response: 4 Hours. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 194,400 hours. • Frequency: On Occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal information, will be available for public review. sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Abstract of Proposed Collection Section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E), includes provisions for the nonimmigrant classification of a national of a country with which the United States maintains an appropriate treaty of commerce and navigation who is coming to the United VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:10 May 17, 2016 Jkt 238001 States to: (i) Carry on substantial trade, including trade in services or technology, principally between the United States and the treaty country; or (ii) develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in which the national has invested, or is actively in the process of investing. Form DS–156E is completed by foreign nationals seeking nonimmigrant treaty trader/investor visas to the United States. The Department will use the DS–156E to elicit information necessary to determine a foreign national’s visa eligibility. Methodology After completing Form DS–160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, applicants will fill out the DS–156E online, print the form, and submit it in person or via mail. Dated: April 29, 2016. Ed Ramotowski, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2016–11728 Filed 5–17–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9566] Notice of Public Meeting The Department of State will conduct an open meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1st, 2016, in Room 2N23–02, United States Coast Guard Headquarters, 2703 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20593– 7213. The primary purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the 103rd Session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Legal Committee to be held at the IMO Headquarters, United Kingdom, June 8–10, 2016. ACTION: The agenda items to be considered include: —HNS Protocol, 2010 —Fair treatment of seafarers in the event of a maritime accident —Provision of financial security in case of abandoned seafarers —Technical cooperation activities related to maritime legislation —Review of the status of conventions and other treaty instruments emanating from the Legal Committee —Any other business, which may include liability and compensation for transboundary oil pollution arising from offshore exploration and exploitation. Members of the public may attend this meeting up to the seating capacity of the room. To facilitate the building PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 security process, and to request reasonable accommodation, those who plan to attend should contact the meeting coordinator, Ms. Bronwyn Douglass, by email at Bronwyn.douglass@uscg.mil, by phone at (202) 372–3793, or in writing at 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE., Stop 7213, Washington DC 20593–7509 not later than May 27, 2016. Requests made after May 27, 2016 might not be able to be accommodated, and same day requests will not be accommodated due to the building’s security process. Please note that due to security considerations, two valid, government issued photo identifications must be presented to gain entrance to Coast Guard Headquarters. It is recommended that attendees arrive to the Headquarters building no later than 30 minutes ahead of the scheduled meeting for the security screening process. The Headquarters building is accessible by taxi and public transportation. Parking in the vicinity of the building is extremely limited and not guaranteed. In the case of inclement weather where the Federal Government is closed or delayed, a public meeting may be conducted virtually by calling (202) 475–4000 or 1–855–475–2447, Participant code: 887 809 72. The meeting coordinator will confirm whether the virtual public meeting will be utilized. Members of the public can find out whether the Federal Government is delayed or closed by visiting www.opm.gov/status/. Additional information regarding this and other IMO public meetings may be found at: www.uscg.mil/imo. Dated: May 10, 2016. Jonathan W. Burby, Coast Guard Liaison Officer, Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2016–11727 Filed 5–17–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–09–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9568] Updated List of Goods and Services Produced by Independent Cuban Entrepreneurs Authorized for Importation Department of State. Subagency: Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs. ACTION: Notice, publication of updated list of goods and services produced by independent Cuban entrepreneurs authorized for importation into the United States. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\18MYN1.SGM 18MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 96 (Wednesday, May 18, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 31290]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-11727]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9566]


Notice of Public Meeting

ACTION: The Department of State will conduct an open meeting at 10:00 
a.m. on Wednesday, June 1st, 2016, in Room 2N23-02, United States Coast 
Guard Headquarters, 2703 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. SE., Washington, 
DC 20593-7213. The primary purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the 
103rd Session of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Legal 
Committee to be held at the IMO Headquarters, United Kingdom, June 8-
10, 2016.

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    The agenda items to be considered include:

--HNS Protocol, 2010
--Fair treatment of seafarers in the event of a maritime accident
--Provision of financial security in case of abandoned seafarers
--Technical cooperation activities related to maritime legislation
--Review of the status of conventions and other treaty instruments 
emanating from the Legal Committee
--Any other business, which may include liability and compensation for 
transboundary oil pollution arising from offshore exploration and 
exploitation.

    Members of the public may attend this meeting up to the seating 
capacity of the room. To facilitate the building security process, and 
to request reasonable accommodation, those who plan to attend should 
contact the meeting coordinator, Ms. Bronwyn Douglass, by email at 
Bronwyn.douglass@uscg.mil, by phone at (202) 372-3793, or in writing at 
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE., Stop 7213, Washington DC 20593-
7509 not later than May 27, 2016. Requests made after May 27, 2016 
might not be able to be accommodated, and same day requests will not be 
accommodated due to the building's security process. Please note that 
due to security considerations, two valid, government issued photo 
identifications must be presented to gain entrance to Coast Guard 
Headquarters. It is recommended that attendees arrive to the 
Headquarters building no later than 30 minutes ahead of the scheduled 
meeting for the security screening process. The Headquarters building 
is accessible by taxi and public transportation. Parking in the 
vicinity of the building is extremely limited and not guaranteed.
    In the case of inclement weather where the Federal Government is 
closed or delayed, a public meeting may be conducted virtually by 
calling (202) 475-4000 or 1-855-475-2447, Participant code: 887 809 72. 
The meeting coordinator will confirm whether the virtual public meeting 
will be utilized. Members of the public can find out whether the 
Federal Government is delayed or closed by visiting www.opm.gov/status/. Additional information regarding this and other IMO public 
meetings may be found at: www.uscg.mil/imo.

    Dated: May 10, 2016.
Jonathan W. Burby,
Coast Guard Liaison Officer, Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2016-11727 Filed 5-17-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4710-09-P
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