Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation; Determinations Regarding Use of Chemical Weapons by North Korea Under the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991, 9362-9363 [2018-04320]

Download as PDF 9362 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 43 / Monday, March 5, 2018 / Notices venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elliot Chiu in the Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202–632–6471; email: section2459@state.gov). The mailing address is U.S. Department of State, L/PD, SA–5, Suite 5H03, Washington, DC 20522–0505. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The foregoing determinations were made pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), E.O. 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236–3 of August 28, 2000 (and, as appropriate, Delegation of Authority No. 257–1 of December 11, 2015). I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register. Alyson Grunder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2018–04372 Filed 3–2–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 10339] International Joint Commission To Make Recommendations on Nutrient Loading and Impacts in Lakes Champlain and Memphremagog Department of State. ACTION: Notice. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: The International Joint Commission (IJC) has released initial work plans relating to the reduction of nutrient loading and the causes of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the Lake ChamplainMissisquoi Bay and Lake Memphremagog basins. The Governments of Canada and the United States requested that the IJC undertake this work in a reference dated October 19, 2017. The governments have asked the IJC to examine current programs and measures to address high nutrient levels and algal blooms, and make recommendations on how to strengthen these efforts in both lakes. Algal blooms can foul shorelines, degrade water quality, and produce toxins that make people, wildlife and pets sick. As a result, recreational activities and local economies can be impacted. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:25 Mar 02, 2018 Jkt 244001 Though both lakes eventually empty into the St. Lawrence River, they are in separate watersheds. Because of this and other differences between the two systems, the IJC will carry out the work as two distinct projects. The IJC will present its findings and recommendations to governments in fall 2019. This work will complement existing activities regarding flooding in the Lake Champlain-Richelieu River basin, which are being conducted under a separate reference received from governments in September 2016. To learn more about the review of nutrient loading and impacts in lakes Champlain and Memphremagog, visit ijc.org/en_/lclm. Information on the International Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Flooding Study can be found on ijc.org/en_lcrr. If you wish to receive updates regarding the IJC’s work on nutrient loadings and impacts in the Lake Champlain-Missisquoi Bay and Lake Memphremagog basins, including notice of opportunities for public comment, please send your contact information by email or regular mail to either secretary of the IJC: Secretary, Canadian Section, 234 Laurier Avenue West, 22nd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6K6, Commission@ottawa.ijc.org Secretary, United States Section, 1717 H Street NW, Suite 835, Washington, DC 20440, Commission@ washington.ijc.org The International Joint Commission was established under the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 to help the United States and Canada prevent and resolve disputes over the use of the waters the two countries share. Its responsibilities include investigating and reporting on issues of concern when asked by the governments of the two countries. Versailles, 1682–1789,’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York, from on or about April 9, 2018, until on or about July 29, 2018, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elliot Chiu in the Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202–632–6471; email: section2459@state.gov). The mailing address is U.S. Department of State, L/PD, SA–5, Suite 5H03, Washington, DC 20522–0505. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The foregoing determinations were made pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), E.O. 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236–3 of August 28, 2000 (and, as appropriate, Delegation of Authority No. 257–1 of December 11, 2015). I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register. Charles A. Lawson, Secretary, U.S. Section, International Joint Commission, Department of State. [Public Notice: 10340] [FR Doc. 2018–04319 Filed 3–2–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–14–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain objects to be included in the exhibition ‘‘Visitors to SUMMARY: Fmt 4703 BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation; Determinations Regarding Use of Chemical Weapons by North Korea Under the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 ACTION: Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Visitors to Versailles, 1682–1789’’ Exhibition Frm 00104 [FR Doc. 2018–04371 Filed 3–2–18; 8:45 am] Department of State. Notice. AGENCY: [Public Notice 10341] PO 00000 Alyson Grunder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. Sfmt 4703 The United States Government has determined that the Government of North Korea has used chemical weapons in violation of international law or lethal chemical weapons against its own nationals. The following is notice of sanctions to be imposed as required by law. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05MRN1.SGM 05MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 43 / Monday, March 5, 2018 / Notices Upon publication in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela K. Durham, Office of Missile, Biological, and Chemical Nonproliferation, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Department of State, Telephone (202) 647–4930. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to Sections 306(a), 307(a), and 307(d) of the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991, as amended (22 U.S.C. 5604(a) and Sec 5605(a)), on February 22, 2018 the Secretary of State determined that the Government of North Korea has used chemical weapons in violation of international law or lethal chemical weapons against its own nationals. As a result, the following sanctions are hereby imposed: 1. Foreign Assistance: Termination of assistance to North Korea under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, except for urgent humanitarian assistance and food or other agricultural commodities or products. 2. Arms Sales: Termination of (a) sales to North Korea under the Arms Export Control Act of any defense articles, defense services, or design and construction services, and (b) licenses for the export to North Korea of any item on the United States Munitions List. 3. Arms Sales Financing: Termination of all foreign military financing for North Korea under the Arms Export Control Act. 4. Denial of United States Government Credit or Other Financial Assistance: Denial to North Korea of any credit, credit guarantees, or other financial assistance by any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government, including the ExportImport Bank of the United States. 5. Exports of National SecuritySensitive Goods and Technology: Prohibition on the export to North Korea of any goods or technology on that part of the control list established under section 2404(c)(1) of the Appendix to Title 50. These measures shall be implemented by the responsible departments and agencies of the United States Government and will remain in place for at least one year and until further notice. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES DATES: Christopher A. Ford, Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation. [FR Doc. 2018–04320 Filed 3–2–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–27–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:25 Mar 02, 2018 Jkt 244001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2018–0029] Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Quarterly Readiness of Strategic Seaport Facilities Reporting Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The information to be collected will be used by MARAD and Department of Defense (DoD) personnel to evaluate strategic commercial seaport readiness to meet contingency military deployment needs and make plans for the use of this capability to meet national emergency requirements. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 4, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by Docket No. DOT– MARAD–2018–0029] through one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Search using the above DOT docket number and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12– 140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the Department’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for the Department to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nuns Jain, (757) 322–5801, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 7737 Hampton Boulevard, Building 19, Suite 300, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9363 Norfolk, VA 23505 or Email: nuns.jain@ dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Quarterly Readiness of Strategic Seaport Facilities Reporting. OMB Control Number: 2133–0548. Type of Request: Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection. Abstract: Pursuant to the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (Pub. L. 111–67), E.O. 13603, E.O. 12656 and 46 CFR part 340, MARAD works with the DoD to ensure national defense preparedness. Accordingly, MARAD issues Port Planning Orders (PPOs) to Department of Defense-designated Strategic Commercial Seaports in order to provide the Department of Defense (DoD) port facilities in support of military deployments during national emergencies. The collection of quarterly information is necessary to validate the port’s ability to provide the PPO delineated facilities to the DoD within the PPO delineated time frame. Quarterly reports will seek information related to berthing capability, staging and general availability of the port by readiness hours. Respondents: Strategic Commercial Seaports who have been designated by the Commander, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) and who have been issued a PPO by MARAD. Estimated Number of Respondents: 16. Estimated Number of Responses: 4. Estimated Hours per Response: 1 hour. Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 64. Frequency of Response: Quarterly. (Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.93.) * * * By order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: February 27, 2018. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2018–04356 Filed 3–2–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2018–0028] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel LOLAL OCEAN EXPLORER; Invitation for Public Comments Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: E:\FR\FM\05MRN1.SGM 05MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 43 (Monday, March 5, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9362-9363]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04320]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10340]


Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation; 
Determinations Regarding Use of Chemical Weapons by North Korea Under 
the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act 
of 1991

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The United States Government has determined that the 
Government of North Korea has used chemical weapons in violation of 
international law or lethal chemical weapons against its own nationals. 
The following is notice of sanctions to be imposed as required by law.

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DATES: Upon publication in the Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela K. Durham, Office of Missile, 
Biological, and Chemical Nonproliferation, Bureau of International 
Security and Nonproliferation, Department of State, Telephone (202) 
647-4930.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to Sections 306(a), 307(a), and 
307(d) of the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare 
Elimination Act of 1991, as amended (22 U.S.C. 5604(a) and Sec 
5605(a)), on February 22, 2018 the Secretary of State determined that 
the Government of North Korea has used chemical weapons in violation of 
international law or lethal chemical weapons against its own nationals. 
As a result, the following sanctions are hereby imposed:
    1. Foreign Assistance: Termination of assistance to North Korea 
under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, except for urgent 
humanitarian assistance and food or other agricultural commodities or 
products.
    2. Arms Sales: Termination of (a) sales to North Korea under the 
Arms Export Control Act of any defense articles, defense services, or 
design and construction services, and (b) licenses for the export to 
North Korea of any item on the United States Munitions List.
    3. Arms Sales Financing: Termination of all foreign military 
financing for North Korea under the Arms Export Control Act.
    4. Denial of United States Government Credit or Other Financial 
Assistance: Denial to North Korea of any credit, credit guarantees, or 
other financial assistance by any department, agency, or 
instrumentality of the United States Government, including the Export-
Import Bank of the United States.
    5. Exports of National Security-Sensitive Goods and Technology: 
Prohibition on the export to North Korea of any goods or technology on 
that part of the control list established under section 2404(c)(1) of 
the Appendix to Title 50.
    These measures shall be implemented by the responsible departments 
and agencies of the United States Government and will remain in place 
for at least one year and until further notice.

Christopher A. Ford,
Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and 
Nonproliferation.
[FR Doc. 2018-04320 Filed 3-2-18; 8:45 am]
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