60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Air Pollution and Health Monitoring Program for Eligible Family Members of the U.S. Diplomatic Community, 15014-15015 [2020-05229]
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export to the Netherlands of .300 caliber
automatic rifles and spare parts.
The U.S. government is prepared to
license the export of these items having
taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights, and arms
control considerations.
More detailed information is
contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains
business information submitted to the
Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the U.S. firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
Mary Elizabeth Taylor,
Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative
Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 19–066.
Dec 19, 2019
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of
the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms
Export Control Act, please find enclosed
a certification of a proposed license for
the export of defense articles, including
technical data and defense services, in
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the
attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including
technical data and defense services, to
the UK for the support and installation
of the MK 45 mod 4 naval gun system,
type 26 ammunition handling system,
and ammunition lift on the type 26
Maritime Indirect Fire System (MIFS)
frigates.
The U.S. government is prepared to
license the export of these items having
taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights, and arms
control considerations.
More detailed information is
contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains
business information submitted to the
Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the U.S. firm
concerned.
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Sincerely,
Mary Elizabeth Taylor,
Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative
Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 19–067.
Dec 05, 2019
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of
the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms
Export Control Act, we are transmitting
certification of a proposed license for
the export of firearms abroad controlled
under Category I of the U.S. Munitions
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List in the amount of $1,000,000 or
more.
The transaction contained in the
attached certification involves the
export to Kuwait of 5.56mm automatic
rifles for the Ministry of the Interior.
The U.S. government is prepared to
license the export of these items having
taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights, and arms
control considerations.
More detailed information is
contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains
business information submitted to the
Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the U.S. firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
Mary Elizabeth Taylor,
Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative
Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 19–070.
Dec 19, 2019
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of
the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms
Export Control Act, please find enclosed
a certification of a proposed license for
the export of firearms, parts, and
components abroad controlled under
Category I of the U.S. Munitions List in
the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the
attached certification involves the
export to Australia of 120mm .50 caliber
inbore sub-caliber training devices.
The U.S. government is prepared to
license the export of these items having
taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights, and arms
control considerations.
More detailed information is
contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains
business information submitted to the
Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the U.S. firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
Mary Elizabeth Taylor,
Assistant Secretary Bureau of Legislative
Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 19–091.
Paula C. Harrison,
Senior Management Analyst, Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls, U.S. Department of
State.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 11039]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Air Pollution and Health
Monitoring Program for Eligible Family
Members of the U.S. Diplomatic
Community
Notice of request for public
comment.
ACTION:
The Department of State is
seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the
information collection described below.
In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, we are
requesting comments on this collection
from all interested individuals and
organizations. The purpose of this
notice is to allow 60 days for public
comment preceding submission of the
collection to OMB.
DATES: The Department will accept
comments from the public up to May
15, 2020.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by any of the following methods:
• Web: Persons with access to the
internet may comment on this notice by
going to www.Regulations.gov. You can
search for the document by entering
‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2020–0006’’ in
the Search field. Then click the
‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete
the comment form.
• Email: MedAir@state.gov.
• Regular Mail: Send written
comments to: MED/CP/HS/OH, 2401 E
Street NW, Washington, DC 20522.
You must include the DS form
number (if applicable), information
collection title, 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 Molini Patel, who may be reached at
(202) 663 2517 or at PatelMM@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
• Title of Information Collection: Air
Pollution and Health Monitoring
Program for Eligible Family Members of
the U.S. Diplomatic Community.
• OMB Control Number: None.
• Type of Request: New Collection.
• Originating Office: Bureau of
Medical Services, Office of
Occupational Health & Wellness (MED/
CP/HS/OH), U.S. Department of State.
• Form Number: No form.
• Respondents: Respondents include
Eligible Family Members of a Foreign
Service Officer assigned to select U.S.
SUMMARY:
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Embassies or to U.S. Department of
State offices in the Washington, DC area.
Eligible Family Members are children,
parents (including step parents and
legally adoptive parents), siblings,
spouse and certified Same Sex Domestic
Partners of a Foreign Service Officer
eligible for certain benefits on an
overseas assignment, including the
health care program administered by the
Department’s Bureau of Medical
Services.
• Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,233.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
1,233.
• Average Time per Response: 2
hours.
• Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,466
hours.
• Frequency: Annually for up to three
years.
• Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
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.
Abstract of Proposed Collection
Air pollution exposure is a health risk
to the U.S. diplomatic community
worldwide. More than 80% of U.S.
embassies and consulates are located in
cities with air pollution levels above
U.S. health-based standards, and air
pollution exposure is linked to a range
of adverse health effects. The U.S.
Department of State’s Bureau of Medical
Services (MED) establishes and operates
the Department’s Medical Program to
promote and maintain the physical and
mental health of members of the
Service, and (when incident to service
abroad) other designated eligible
Government employees, and members
of the families of such members and
employees. In addition to medical
examinations for employees and
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members of their families, a health care
program may include health education
and disease prevention programs. MED
also develops and implements medical
policies for the Department and advises
the Secretary on global healthcare
issues. MED has begun the Air Pollution
and Health Monitoring Program to
understand how respiratory and
cardiovascular health may change
during an overseas tour in locations that
differ in air pollution levels, in order to
inform Department policies. Data are
needed on Eligible Family members
who serve overseas with employees, are
participants in the medical program,
and are affected by policies set by the
Department. Participants from the
public will be Eligible Family Members
of U.S. employees working at the
Department of State in Washington, DC
or at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi,
India; Jakarta, Indonesia; or Mexico
City, Mexico. Participants will be asked
to complete a questionnaire about their
health and activities and visit the U.S.
Department of State Exam Clinic in
Washington, DC or the Health Unit of
the selected U.S. Embassies overseas to
have their height, weight, lung function,
blood pressure, and blood oxygen
saturation measured yearly over the
next three years. The results will be
used to implement and improve policies
and mitigation programs to protect the
health and well-being of the U.S.
Diplomatic community. Such policies
and programs may include tour length,
medical clearance, health surveillance,
alerts for susceptible population, and
standards for exposure reduction
measures.
Methodology
Participants will complete an
electronic questionnaire. Questions ask
about the participant’s respiratory and
cardiovascular health and activities.
Participants will visit the Exam Clinic
in Washington, DC or Health Unit of the
selected U.S. Embassies. MED staff will
measure their height, weight, blood
pressure, and oxygen saturation. MED
staff will also test their lung function by
having them blow into a machine that
measures air flow and lung volume.
MED staff will ask the participant
questions that can affect lung function
values. The questionnaire and clinic
visit will be repeated once a year for the
next two years. Participation is
voluntary, and respondents can stop
participating at any time.
Kimberly Ottwell,
Deputy Medical Director.
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES
TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
Notice of Product Exclusions: China’s
Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to
Technology Transfer, Intellectual
Property, and Innovation
Office of the United States
Trade Representative.
ACTION: Notice of product exclusions.
AGENCY:
In September 2018, the U.S.
Trade Representative imposed
additional duties on goods of China
with an annual trade value of
approximately $200 billion as part of
the action in the Section 301
investigation of China’s acts, policies,
and practices related to technology
transfer, intellectual property, and
innovation. The U.S. Trade
Representative initiated a product
exclusion process in June 2019, and
interested persons have submitted
requests for the exclusion of specific
products. This notice announces the
U.S. Trade Representative’s
determination to grant certain exclusion
requests, as specified in the Annex to
this notice, and makes conforming
amendments to certain notes in the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS).
DATES: The product exclusions
announced in this notice will apply as
of September 24, 2018, the effective date
of the $200 billion action, to August 7,
2020. The amendments announced in
this notice are retroactive to the date the
original exclusions were published.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
general questions about this notice,
contact Assistant General Counsels
Philip Butler or Benjamin Allen, or
Director of Industrial Goods Justin
Hoffmann at (202) 395–5725. For
specific questions on customs
classification or implementation of the
product exclusions identified in the
Annex to this notice, contact
traderemedy@cbp.dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
A. Background
For background on the proceedings in
this investigation, please see the prior
notices issued in the investigation,
including 82 FR 40213 (August 23,
2017), 83 FR 14906 (April 6, 2018), 83
FR 28710 (June 20, 2018), 83 FR 33608
(July 17, 2018), 83 FR 38760 (August 7,
2018), 83 FR 47974 (September 21,
2018), 83 FR 49153 (September 28,
2018), 83 FR 65198 (December 19,
2018), 84 FR 7966 (March 5, 2019), 84
FR 20459 (May 9, 2019), 84 FR 29576
(June 24, 2019), 84 FRN 38717 (August
7, 2019), 84 FR 46212 (September 3,
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 11039]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Air Pollution
and Health Monitoring Program for Eligible Family Members of the U.S.
Diplomatic Community
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are
requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals
and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to May
15, 2020.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2020-0006'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
Email: [email protected].
Regular Mail: Send written comments to: MED/CP/HS/OH, 2401
E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information
collection title, 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 Molini Patel, who may be reached at (202) 663
2517 or at [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Information Collection: Air Pollution and Health
Monitoring Program for Eligible Family Members of the U.S. Diplomatic
Community.
OMB Control Number: None.
Type of Request: New Collection.
Originating Office: Bureau of Medical Services, Office of
Occupational Health & Wellness (MED/CP/HS/OH), U.S. Department of
State.
Form Number: No form.
Respondents: Respondents include Eligible Family Members
of a Foreign Service Officer assigned to select U.S.
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Embassies or to U.S. Department of State offices in the Washington, DC
area. Eligible Family Members are children, parents (including step
parents and legally adoptive parents), siblings, spouse and certified
Same Sex Domestic Partners of a Foreign Service Officer eligible for
certain benefits on an overseas assignment, including the health care
program administered by the Department's Bureau of Medical Services.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,233.
Estimated Number of Responses: 1,233.
Average Time per Response: 2 hours.
Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,466 hours.
Frequency: Annually for up to three years.
Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
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.
Abstract of Proposed Collection
Air pollution exposure is a health risk to the U.S. diplomatic
community worldwide. More than 80% of U.S. embassies and consulates are
located in cities with air pollution levels above U.S. health-based
standards, and air pollution exposure is linked to a range of adverse
health effects. The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Medical
Services (MED) establishes and operates the Department's Medical
Program to promote and maintain the physical and mental health of
members of the Service, and (when incident to service abroad) other
designated eligible Government employees, and members of the families
of such members and employees. In addition to medical examinations for
employees and members of their families, a health care program may
include health education and disease prevention programs. MED also
develops and implements medical policies for the Department and advises
the Secretary on global healthcare issues. MED has begun the Air
Pollution and Health Monitoring Program to understand how respiratory
and cardiovascular health may change during an overseas tour in
locations that differ in air pollution levels, in order to inform
Department policies. Data are needed on Eligible Family members who
serve overseas with employees, are participants in the medical program,
and are affected by policies set by the Department. Participants from
the public will be Eligible Family Members of U.S. employees working at
the Department of State in Washington, DC or at the U.S. Embassy in New
Delhi, India; Jakarta, Indonesia; or Mexico City, Mexico. Participants
will be asked to complete a questionnaire about their health and
activities and visit the U.S. Department of State Exam Clinic in
Washington, DC or the Health Unit of the selected U.S. Embassies
overseas to have their height, weight, lung function, blood pressure,
and blood oxygen saturation measured yearly over the next three years.
The results will be used to implement and improve policies and
mitigation programs to protect the health and well-being of the U.S.
Diplomatic community. Such policies and programs may include tour
length, medical clearance, health surveillance, alerts for susceptible
population, and standards for exposure reduction measures.
Methodology
Participants will complete an electronic questionnaire. Questions
ask about the participant's respiratory and cardiovascular health and
activities. Participants will visit the Exam Clinic in Washington, DC
or Health Unit of the selected U.S. Embassies. MED staff will measure
their height, weight, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. MED staff
will also test their lung function by having them blow into a machine
that measures air flow and lung volume. MED staff will ask the
participant questions that can affect lung function values. The
questionnaire and clinic visit will be repeated once a year for the
next two years. Participation is voluntary, and respondents can stop
participating at any time.
Kimberly Ottwell,
Deputy Medical Director.
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