Delegation of Authority Under Section 602(b)(1) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, as Amended, 55072 [2022-19326]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 55072 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 173 / Thursday, September 8, 2022 / Notices • 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–2022–0025’’ in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • Email: battistaal@state.gov. • Fax: 202–395–5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department of State. You must include the information collection title and the OMB control number in any correspondence. 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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. licensed by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (‘‘ITAR,’’ 22 CFR parts 120– 130) and Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act. ITAR § 126.18 eliminates, subject to certain conditions, the requirement for an approval by DDTC of the transfer of unclassified defense articles, which includes technical data, to or within a foreign business entity, foreign governmental entity, or international organization that is an authorized enduser or consignee (including transfers to approved sub-licensees) for defense articles, including the transfer to dual nationals or third-country nationals who are bona fide regular employees directly employed by the foreign consignee or end-user. To use ITAR § 126.18, effective procedures must be in place to prevent diversion to any destination, entity, or for purposes other than those authorized by the applicable export license or other authorization. Those conditions can be met by requiring a security clearance approved by the host nation government for its employees, or the end-user or consignee have in place a process to screen all its employees and to have executed a Non-Disclosure Agreement that provides assurances that the employee will not transfer any defense articles to persons or entities unless specifically authorized by the consignee or end-user. ITAR § 126.18(c)(2) also provides that the technology security/ clearance plans and screening records shall be made available to DDTC or its agents for law enforcement purposes upon request. Methodology When information kept on file pursuant to this recordkeeping requirement is required to be sent to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, it may be sent electronically or by mail according to guidance given by DDTC. [FR Doc. 2022–19369 Filed 9–7–22; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2022–19326 Filed 9–7–22; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 11855] Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition—Determinations: ‘‘Alex Katz: Gathering’’ Exhibition DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Delegation of Authority No. 531] The export, temporary import, and brokering of defense articles, defense services, and related technical data are By virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of State by the laws of the United States, including 22 U.S.C. Jkt 256001 Editorial Note: This document was received for publication by the Office of the Federal Register on Thursday, September 1, 2022. BILLING CODE 4710–25–P Abstract of Proposed Collection 18:19 Sep 07, 2022 Dated: May 31, 2022. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, Department of State. BILLING CODE 4710–13–P Michael F. Miller, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Department of State. Delegation of Authority Under Section 602(b)(1) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, as Amended VerDate Sep<11>2014 2651a(a)(4), the Immigration and Nationality Act (‘‘INA’’), and section 602(b)(1) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, as amended (Pub.L. 111–8) (‘‘AAPA’’), I hereby delegate the following authorities: 1. To the Chief of Mission Afghanistan (‘‘COM’’), and that individual’s designee pursuant to section 602(b)(2)(D)(i) of the AAPA (‘‘COM Designee’’), the authority to approve any signed Form DS–157 filed pursuant to the AAPA as a petition for classification as a special immigrant under INA section 203(b)(4) (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(4)), after determining applicable requirements are met. 2. To the COM, and the COM Designee, the authority to conditionally approve as a petition for classification as a special immigrant under INA section 203(b)(4) any unsigned Form DS–157 filed pursuant to the AAPA, after determining applicable requirements are met. 3. To consular officers, the authority to approve as a petition for classification as a special immigrant under INA section 203(b)(4) any DS–157 conditionally approved by the Secretary, the COM, or the COM Designee, that was submitted to the COM or the COM designee and is electronically signed before the consular officer. The authority delegated herein may be exercised by the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources, and the Under Secretary for Management. This delegation of authority shall be published in the Federal Register. PO 00000 Frm 00119 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain objects being imported from abroad pursuant to agreements with their foreign owners or custodians for temporary display in the exhibition ‘‘Alex Katz: Gathering’’ at the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08SEN1.SGM 08SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 173 (Thursday, September 8, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 55072]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19326]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Delegation of Authority No. 531]


Delegation of Authority Under Section 602(b)(1) of the Afghan 
Allies Protection Act of 2009, as Amended

    By virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of State by the 
laws of the United States, including 22 U.S.C. 2651a(a)(4), the 
Immigration and Nationality Act (``INA''), and section 602(b)(1) of the 
Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, as amended (Pub.L. 111-8) 
(``AAPA''), I hereby delegate the following authorities:
    1. To the Chief of Mission Afghanistan (``COM''), and that 
individual's designee pursuant to section 602(b)(2)(D)(i) of the AAPA 
(``COM Designee''), the authority to approve any signed Form DS-157 
filed pursuant to the AAPA as a petition for classification as a 
special immigrant under INA section 203(b)(4) (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(4)), 
after determining applicable requirements are met.
    2. To the COM, and the COM Designee, the authority to conditionally 
approve as a petition for classification as a special immigrant under 
INA section 203(b)(4) any unsigned Form DS-157 filed pursuant to the 
AAPA, after determining applicable requirements are met.
    3. To consular officers, the authority to approve as a petition for 
classification as a special immigrant under INA section 203(b)(4) any 
DS-157 conditionally approved by the Secretary, the COM, or the COM 
Designee, that was submitted to the COM or the COM designee and is 
electronically signed before the consular officer.
    The authority delegated herein may be exercised by the Secretary, 
Deputy Secretary, the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources, 
and the Under Secretary for Management.
    This delegation of authority shall be published in the Federal 
Register.

    Dated: May 31, 2022.
Antony J. Blinken,
Secretary of State, Department of State.

    Editorial Note:  This document was received for publication by 
the Office of the Federal Register on Thursday, September 1, 2022.
[FR Doc. 2022-19326 Filed 9-7-22; 8:45 am]
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