Certification Pursuant to Section 7045(a)(2)(A) of the Department Of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020, 31845 [2020-11382]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 102 / Wednesday, May 27, 2020 / Notices of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 (Div. G, Pub. L. 116–94) and Delegation of Authority 245–2, I hereby certify that the central government of Guatemala is: (a) Combating corruption and impunity, including prosecuting corrupt government officials; (b) Implementing reforms, policies, and programs to increase transparency and strengthen public institutions; (c) Protecting the rights of civil society, opposition political parties, and the independence of the media; (d) Providing effective and accountable law enforcement and security for its citizens, and upholding due process of law; (e) Implementing policies to reduce poverty and promote equitable economic growth and opportunity; (f) Supporting the independence of the judiciary and of electoral institutions; (g) Improving border security; (h) Combating human smuggling and trafficking and countering the activities of criminal gangs, drug traffickers, and transnational criminal organizations; and (i) Informing its citizens of the dangers of the journey to the southwest border of the United States. This certification shall be published in the Federal Register and, along with the accompanying Memorandum of Justification, shall be reported to Congress. Dated: May 14, 2020. Stephen E. Biegun, Deputy Secretary of State. Dated May 7, 2020. Stephen E. Biegun, Deputy Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2020–11382 Filed 5–22–20; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 4710–29–P OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Request for the Office of Management and Budget To Provide Emergency Clearance of a New Collection of Information Titled ‘Large Civil Aircraft Dispute Portal’ DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Notice of a request for emergency clearance of an information collection and a request for comments. [Public Notice:11125] SUMMARY: BILLING CODE 4710–29–P Certification Pursuant to Section 7045(a)(2)(A) of the Department Of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 Pursuant to section 7045(a)(1)(B) and section 7045(a)(2)(A) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 (Div. G, Pub. L. 116–94), per delegation of authority 245–2, I hereby certify that the central government of Honduras is: (a) Combating corruption and impunity, including prosecuting corrupt government officials; (b) Implementing reforms, policies, and programs to increase transparency and strengthen public institutions; VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:59 May 26, 2020 Jkt 250001 The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is submitting a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for emergency review and clearance of a new information collection request (ICR) titled Large Civil Aircraft Dispute Portal under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its implementing regulations. DATES: Submit comments no later than June 9, 2020. ADDRESSES: Submit comments about the ICR, including the title Large Civil Aircraft Dispute Portal, to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this ICR by selecting ‘Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments’ or by using the search function. PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: USTR Associate General Counsel Megan Grimball at (202) 395–5725. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Comments Submit written comments and suggestions to OMB addressing one or more of the following four points: (1) Whether the ICR is necessary for the proper performance of USTR’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility. (2) The accuracy of USTR’s estimate of the burden of the ICR, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the ICR. (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the ICR on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. B. Overview of This Information Collection AGENCY: [FR Doc. 2020–11383 Filed 5–22–20; 4:15 pm] jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES (c) Protecting the rights of civil society, opposition political parties, and the independence of the media; (d) Providing effective and accountable law enforcement and security for its citizens, and upholding due process of law; (e) Implementing policies to reduce poverty and promote equitable economic growth and opportunity; (f) Supporting the independence of the judiciary and of electoral institutions; (g) Improving border security; (h) Combating human smuggling and trafficking and countering the activities of criminal gangs, drug traffickers, and transnational criminal organizations; and (i) Informing its citizens of the dangers of the journey to the southwest border of the United States. This certification shall be published in the Federal Register and, along with the accompanying Memorandum of Justification, shall be reported to Congress. 31845 Title: Large Civil Aircraft Dispute Portal. OMB Control Number: N/A. Form Number(s): Large Civil Aircraft Dispute (LCA) Form. Description: Following an investigation, and nearly 15 years of litigation, the U.S. Trade Representative determined that the European Union (EU) and certain member States or former member States denied U.S. rights under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement and failed to implement WTO Dispute Settlement Body recommendations concerning certain subsidies to the EU large civil aircraft industry. Pursuant to sections 301(a), 301(c), 304(a)(1)(B), and 306(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (Trade Act) (19 U.S.C. 2411(a), 2411(c), 2414(a)(1)(B), and 2416(b)), the U.S. Trade Representative determined to take action in the form of additional duties on products of certain EU member States, at levels of 10 or 25 percent ad valorem, as specified in the list of products included in Annex A of the October 9 notice, effective October 18, 2019 (retaliation list). See 84 FR 54245 (October 9, 2019). You can find background on the proceedings in this investigation in prior notices including 84 FR 15028 (April 12, 2019), 84 FR 32248 (July 5, 2019), 84 FR 54245 (October 9, 2019), 84 FR 55998 (October 18, 2019), 84 FR 67992 (December 12, 2019), 85 FR 10204 (February 21, 2020), and 85 FR 14517 (March 12, 2020). E:\FR\FM\27MYN1.SGM 27MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 102 (Wednesday, May 27, 2020)]
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[FR Doc No: 2020-11382]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice:11125]


Certification Pursuant to Section 7045(a)(2)(A) of the Department 
Of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 
2020

    Pursuant to section 7045(a)(1)(B) and section 7045(a)(2)(A) of the 
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs 
Appropriations Act, 2020 (Div. G, Pub. L. 116-94), per delegation of 
authority 245-2, I hereby certify that the central government of 
Honduras is:
    (a) Combating corruption and impunity, including prosecuting 
corrupt government officials;
    (b) Implementing reforms, policies, and programs to increase 
transparency and strengthen public institutions;
    (c) Protecting the rights of civil society, opposition political 
parties, and the independence of the media;
    (d) Providing effective and accountable law enforcement and 
security for its citizens, and upholding due process of law;
    (e) Implementing policies to reduce poverty and promote equitable 
economic growth and opportunity;
    (f) Supporting the independence of the judiciary and of electoral 
institutions;
    (g) Improving border security;
    (h) Combating human smuggling and trafficking and countering the 
activities of criminal gangs, drug traffickers, and transnational 
criminal organizations; and
    (i) Informing its citizens of the dangers of the journey to the 
southwest border of the United States.
    This certification shall be published in the Federal Register and, 
along with the accompanying Memorandum of Justification, shall be 
reported to Congress.

    Dated May 7, 2020.
Stephen E. Biegun,
Deputy Secretary of State.
[FR Doc. 2020-11382 Filed 5-22-20; 4:15 pm]
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