Certification Pursuant to Section 7045(a)(3)(B) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 (DIV. K, Pub. L. 114-113), 45593 [2016-16679]

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[FR Doc. 2016–16676 Filed 7–13–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–AE–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [Public Notice: 9632] Executive Order 13224 Designation of Aslan Avgazarovich, aka Aslan Byutukayev, aka Aslan Byutukaev, aka Emir Khamzat, aka Amir Khamzat, aka Khamzat Chechensky, aka Hamzat as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Acting under the authority of and in accordance with section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, as amended by Executive Order 13268 of July 2, 2002, and Executive Order 13284 of January 23, 2003, I hereby determine that the individual VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:33 Jul 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 known as Aslan Avgazarovich Byutukaev, also known as Aslan Byutukayev, also known as Aslan Byutukaev, also known as Emir Khamzat, also known as Amir Khamzat, also known as Khamzat Chechensky, also known as Hamzat committed, or poses a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States. Consistent with the determination in section 10 of Executive Order 13224 that prior notice to persons determined to be subject to the Order who might have a constitutional presence in the United States would render ineffectual the blocking and other measures authorized in the Order because of the ability to transfer funds instantaneously, I determine that no prior notice needs to be provided to any person subject to this determination who might have a constitutional presence in the United States, because to do so would render ineffectual the measures authorized in the Order. This notice shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: May 16, 2016. John F. Kerry, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2016–16572 Filed 7–13–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–AD–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9634] Certification Pursuant to Section 7045(a)(3)(B) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 (DIV. K, Pub. L. 114–113) By virtue of the authority vested in me as the Deputy Secretary of State by Department of State Delegation of Authority 245–1, and pursuant to section 7045(a)(3)(B) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 (Div. K, Pub. L. 114–113), I hereby certify the central government of Guatemala is taking effective steps to: • Establish an autonomous, publicly accountable entity to provide oversight of the Plan of the Alliance for Prosperity in the Northern Triangle of Central America (Plan); • combat corruption, including investigating and prosecuting government officials credibly alleged to be corrupt; • implement reforms, policies, and programs to improve transparency and strengthen public institutions, including PO 00000 Frm 00145 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45593 increasing the capacity and independence of the judiciary and the Office of the Attorney General; • establish and implement a policy that local communities, civil society organizations (including indigenous and other marginalized groups), and local governments are consulted in the design, and participate in the implementation and evaluation of, activities of the Plan that affect such communities, organizations, and governments; • counter the activities of criminal gangs, drug traffickers, and organized crime; • investigate and prosecute in the civilian justice system members of military and police forces who are credibly alleged to have violated human rights, and ensure that the military and police are cooperating in such cases; • cooperate with commissions against impunity, as appropriate, and with regional human rights entities; • support programs to reduce poverty, create jobs, and promote equitable economic growth in areas contributing to large numbers of migrants; • establish and implement a plan to create a professional, accountable civilian police force and curtail the role of the military in internal policing; • protect the right of political opposition parties, journalists, trade unionists, human rights defenders, and other civil society activists to operate without interference; • increase government revenues, including by implementing tax reforms and strengthening customs agencies; and • resolve commercial disputes, including the confiscation of real property, between U.S. entities and such government. This certification shall be published in the Federal Register and, along with the accompanying Memorandum of Justification, shall be reported to Congress. Dated: June 28, 2016. Antony J. Blinken, Deputy Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2016–16679 Filed 7–13–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–29–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9636] Notice of 30 Day Public Comment Period Regarding the National Interest Determination for NuStar Logistics, LP Presidential Permit Application AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\14JYN1.SGM Department of State. 14JYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9634]


Certification Pursuant to Section 7045(a)(3)(B) of the Department 
of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 
2016 (DIV. K, Pub. L. 114-113)

    By virtue of the authority vested in me as the Deputy Secretary of 
State by Department of State Delegation of Authority 245-1, and 
pursuant to section 7045(a)(3)(B) of the Department of State, Foreign 
Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 (Div. K, Pub. 
L. 114-113), I hereby certify the central government of Guatemala is 
taking effective steps to:
     Establish an autonomous, publicly accountable entity to 
provide oversight of the Plan of the Alliance for Prosperity in the 
Northern Triangle of Central America (Plan);
     combat corruption, including investigating and prosecuting 
government officials credibly alleged to be corrupt;
     implement reforms, policies, and programs to improve 
transparency and strengthen public institutions, including increasing 
the capacity and independence of the judiciary and the Office of the 
Attorney General;
     establish and implement a policy that local communities, 
civil society organizations (including indigenous and other 
marginalized groups), and local governments are consulted in the 
design, and participate in the implementation and evaluation of, 
activities of the Plan that affect such communities, organizations, and 
governments;
     counter the activities of criminal gangs, drug 
traffickers, and organized crime;
     investigate and prosecute in the civilian justice system 
members of military and police forces who are credibly alleged to have 
violated human rights, and ensure that the military and police are 
cooperating in such cases;
     cooperate with commissions against impunity, as 
appropriate, and with regional human rights entities;
     support programs to reduce poverty, create jobs, and 
promote equitable economic growth in areas contributing to large 
numbers of migrants;
     establish and implement a plan to create a professional, 
accountable civilian police force and curtail the role of the military 
in internal policing;
     protect the right of political opposition parties, 
journalists, trade unionists, human rights defenders, and other civil 
society activists to operate without interference;
     increase government revenues, including by implementing 
tax reforms and strengthening customs agencies; and
     resolve commercial disputes, including the confiscation of 
real property, between U.S. entities and such government.
    This certification shall be published in the Federal Register and, 
along with the accompanying Memorandum of Justification, shall be 
reported to Congress.

    Dated: June 28, 2016.
Antony J. Blinken,
Deputy Secretary of State.
[FR Doc. 2016-16679 Filed 7-13-16; 8:45 am]
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