Convening of an Accountability Review Board To Examine the Circumstances Surrounding the Deaths of Local Guard Contractors Providing Security for the U.S. Government Mission to Afghanistan in Kabul, Afghanistan on May 31, 2017, 41087 [2017-18249]

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PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41087 Dated: August 22, 2017. Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2017–18304 Filed 8–28–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–29–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 10098] Proposal To Extend Cultural Property Agreement between the United States and Cambodia Department of State. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Proposal of an extension of the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia Concerning the Imposition of Import Restrictions on Archaeological Material from Cambodia from the Bronze Age through the Khmer Era. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Catherine Foster, Cultural Heritage Center, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs: 202–632–6301; CulProp@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2602(f)(1), the Department proposes an extension of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia. 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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10101]


Convening of an Accountability Review Board To Examine the 
Circumstances Surrounding the Deaths of Local Guard Contractors 
Providing Security for the U.S. Government Mission to Afghanistan in 
Kabul, Afghanistan on May 31, 2017

SUMMARY: On May 31, 2017, in Kabul, Afghanistan, ten local guard 
contractors funded by the Department of State were killed in a vehicle-
borne improvised explosive device attack while performing their 
security duties. The Department of State's Accountability Review Board 
Permanent Coordinating Committee reviewed the incident, determined that 
it involved loss of life related to a U.S. mission abroad, and 
recommended that the Secretary convene an Accountability Review Board 
to investigate the incident further. Pursuant to Section 301 of the 
Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986, as amended, 
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has convened an Accountability Review 
Board to examine the facts and circumstances of the attacks and to 
report findings and recommendations as it deems appropriate, in keeping 
with its mandate.
    The Secretary has appointed Pamela E. Bridgewater, a retired U.S. 
Ambassador, as Chair of the Board. The other Board members are 
Ambassador (retired) Carol A. Rodley, Mr. Patrick R. Hayes, Mr. Lee R. 
Lohman, and Mr. Philip F. Reilly. They bring to their deliberations 
distinguished backgrounds in government service the Board will submit 
its conclusions and recommendations to Secretary Tillerson within 60 
days of its first meeting, unless the Chair determines a need for 
additional time. Within the timeframes required by statute following 
receipt of the report, the Department will report to Congress on 
recommendations made by the Board.
    Anyone with information relevant to the Board's examination of 
these incidents should contact the Board promptly at (202) 647-6427 or 
send a fax to the Board at (202) 647-5792.

William E. Todd,
Director General of the Foreign Service, Acting, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2017-18249 Filed 8-28-17; 8:45 am]
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