Secretary of State's Determination Under the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act of 2016, 10545 [2018-04718]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 47 / Friday, March 9, 2018 / Notices which the Chief of Mission uses to evaluate eligibility of SIV applicants. The DS–157 is only being used by Afghan SIV applicants for Chief of Mission approval. Methodology Applicants are required to complete the DS–157, along with other required documentation, and to submit their package to the appropriate SIV email address. Edward Ramotowski, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2018–03496 Filed 3–8–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 10350] Secretary of State’s Determination Under the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act of 2016 The Secretary of State’s designation of ‘‘entities of particular concern’’ for religious freedom violations. Pursuant to Section 408(a) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105–292), notice is hereby given that, on March 5, 2018, the Secretary of State, under authority delegated by the President, has designated each of the following as an ‘‘entity of particular concern’’ under section 301 of the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act of 2016 (Pub. L. 114–281), for having engaged in particularly severe violations of religious freedom: al-Nusra Front, al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula, al-Qa’ida, al-Shabab, Boko Haram, ISIS, ISIS-Khorasan, and the Taliban. Daniel L. Nadel, Director, Office of International Religious Freedom, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2018–04718 Filed 3–8–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–18–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES Environmental Impact Statement: Little Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement. AGENCY: FHWA, on behalf of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), is issuing this notice to advise the SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Mar 08, 2018 Jkt 244001 public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for proposed transportation improvements in and near Little Cottonwood Canyon in Salt Lake County, Utah. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brandon Weston, Environmental Services Director, Environmental Services Division, UDOT 4501 South 2700 West, P.O. Box 141265, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114–1265; Telephone: (801) 965–4603, email: brandonweston@ utah.gov. John Thomas, PE, Little Cottonwood Canyon Project Manager, UDOT Region 2, 2010 South 2760 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84104–4592; Telephone: (801) 550–2248, Email: johnthomas@utah.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being or have been carried out by UDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated January 17, 2017, and executed by FHWA and UDOT. UDOT, as the assigned National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) agency, will prepare an EIS for proposed improvements to SR–210, a two-lane roadway, in Little Cottonwood Canyon in Salt Lake County, Utah. The proposed project study area extends from the intersection of SR–210 and SR–190/Fort Union Boulevard in Cottonwood Heights, Utah to the terminus of SR–210 in the town of Alta, Utah. Transportation improvements are needed to address congestion, improve safety for all users, and enhance the availability of public transportation options in the canyon. To address these needs, UDOT is proposing to make operational improvements, introduce demand-management measures, and support efforts by transit providers to implement increased transit service in the project study area. UDOT has developed this proposal based on numerous previous studies and public involvement efforts carried out by a range of agencies and stakeholders regarding the need for potential transportation improvements in the project study area. The project may require FHWA to appropriate National Forest System lands and transfer such lands to UDOT for highway use, pursuant to authority under 23 U.S.C. 317. The project may also require approvals by the USDA Forest Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and/or other agencies. UDOT will consider a range of alternatives based on the purpose of and need for the project and taking into account agency and public input. The currently contemplated alternatives PO 00000 Frm 00123 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10545 include: (1) Taking no action; (2) multiple, combined actions, including: • Transportation System Management (TSM); • Making operational improvements; • Introducing demand-management measures; • Tolling and/or high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) programs; • Facilitating implementation of improved public transit service; • Enhancing safety, access, and mobility in the area through improved information sharing and adding designated parking areas; and • Roadway improvements; (3) different combinations of any of the above; and (4) other alternatives if identified during the scoping process. Alternatives that do not meet the project purpose and need or that are otherwise not reasonable will not be carried forward for detailed consideration. A Coordination Plan is being prepared to define the agency and public participation procedure for the environmental review process. The plan will outline (1) how agencies and the public will provide input during the scoping process; (2) the development of the purpose and need; and (3) alternatives development. UDOT anticipates that the USDA Forest Service will be invited to serve as a cooperating agency in the NEPA process. Letters describing the proposed action and soliciting comments will be sent to appropriate Federal, state, and local agencies as well as to Native American tribes and to private organizations and citizens who have previously expressed, or who are known to have, an interest in this proposal. A public scoping meeting will be held on April 10, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cottonwood Heights City Hall, 2277 East Bengal Boulevard, Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121. Public notices announcing the meeting will be published in the region. Information regarding this meeting and the project may also be obtained through a public website maintained by UDOT at www.udot.utah.gov/littlecottonwoodeis. During the NEPA process, other public meetings will be held as appropriate to allow the public, as well as Federal, state, and local agencies, and tribes, to provide comments on the purpose of and need for the project, potential alternatives, and social, economic, and environmental issues of concern. In addition, a public hearing will be held following the release of the Draft EIS. Public notice advertisements and direct mailings will notify interested E:\FR\FM\09MRN1.SGM 09MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 47 (Friday, March 9, 2018)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-04718]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 10350]


Secretary of State's Determination Under the Frank R. Wolf 
International Religious Freedom Act of 2016

    The Secretary of State's designation of ``entities of particular 
concern'' for religious freedom violations. Pursuant to Section 408(a) 
of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-292), 
notice is hereby given that, on March 5, 2018, the Secretary of State, 
under authority delegated by the President, has designated each of the 
following as an ``entity of particular concern'' under section 301 of 
the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act of 2016 (Pub. L. 
114-281), for having engaged in particularly severe violations of 
religious freedom: al-Nusra Front, al-Qa'ida in the Arabian Peninsula, 
al-Qa'ida, al-Shabab, Boko Haram, ISIS, ISIS-Khorasan, and the Taliban.

Daniel L. Nadel,
Director, Office of International Religious Freedom, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2018-04718 Filed 3-8-18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-18-P
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