In the Matter of: Obed Rafael Cuevas-Serratos; 1502 Calle Del Norte, Apt. 11, Laredo, TX 78041-6000; Order Denying Export Privileges, 18518-18519 [2023-06418]

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Welcome & Roll Call II. Invited Speakers III. Discussion: Housing Affordability in Minnesota IV. Public Comment V. Next Steps VI. Adjournment Dated: March 29, 2023. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2023–06491 Filed 3–28–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security In the Matter of: Obed Rafael CuevasSerratos; 1502 Calle Del Norte, Apt. 11, Laredo, TX 78041–6000; Order Denying Export Privileges On August 3, 2021, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Obed Rafael Cuevas-Serratos (‘‘CuevasSerratos’’) was convicted of violating 18 U.S.C. 554(a). Specifically, CuevasSerratos was convicted of smuggling and attempting to smuggle from the United States to Mexico, approximately 13000 rounds of 7.62 millimeter ammunition. As a result of his conviction, the Court sentenced CuevasSerratos to 30 months of confinement, three years of supervised release, and a $100 assessment. Pursuant to section 1760(e) of the Export Control Reform Act (‘‘ECRA’’),1 the export privileges of any person who has been convicted of certain offenses, including, but not limited to, 18 U.S.C. 554, may be denied for a period of up to ten (10) years from the date of his/her conviction. 50 U.S.C. 4819(e). In addition, any Bureau of Industry and Security (‘‘BIS’’) licenses or other authorizations issued under ECRA, in which the person had an interest at the time of the conviction, may be revoked. Id. BIS received notice of CuevasSerratos’s conviction for violating 18 U.S.C. 554. As provided in section 766.25 of the Export Administration Regulations (‘‘EAR’’ or the ‘‘Regulations’’), BIS provided notice and opportunity for Cuevas-Serratos to make a written submission to BIS. 15 CFR 766.25.2 BIS has not received a written submission from Cuevas-Serratos. Based upon my review of the record and consultations with BIS’s Office of Exporter Services, including its Director, and the facts available to BIS, I have decided to deny CuevasSerratos’s export privileges under the Regulations for a period of nine years from the date of Cuevas-Serratos’s conviction. The Office of Exporter Services has also decided to revoke any BIS-issued licenses in which CuevasSerratos had an interest at the time of his conviction.3 1 ECRA was enacted on August 13, 2018, as part of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, and as amended is codified at 50 U.S.C. 4801–4852. 2 The Regulations are currently codified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 15 CFR parts 730– 774 (2022). 3 The Director, Office of Export Enforcement, is the authorizing official for issuance of denial orders E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 60 / Wednesday, March 29, 2023 / Notices Accordingly, it is hereby ordered: First, from the date of this Order until August 3, 2030, Obed Rafael CuevasSerratos, with last known addresses of 1502 Calle Del Norte, Apt. 11, Laredo, TX 78041–6000, and when acting for or on his behalf, his successors, assigns, employees, agents or representatives (‘‘the Denied Person’’), may not directly or indirectly participate in any way in any transaction involving any commodity, software or technology (hereinafter collectively referred to as ‘‘item’’) exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, including, but not limited to: A. Applying for, obtaining, or using any license, license exception, or export control document; B. Carrying on negotiations concerning, or ordering, buying, receiving, using, selling, delivering, storing, disposing of, forwarding, transporting, financing, or otherwise servicing in any way, any transaction involving any item exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, or engaging in any other activity subject to the Regulations; or C. Benefitting in any way from any transaction involving any item exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, or from any other activity subject to the Regulations. Second, no person may, directly or indirectly, do any of the following: A. Export, reexport, or transfer (incountry) to or on behalf of the Denied Person any item subject to the Regulations; B. Take any action that facilitates the acquisition or attempted acquisition by the Denied Person of the ownership, possession, or control of any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States, including financing or other support activities related to a transaction whereby the Denied Person acquires or attempts to acquire such ownership, possession or control; C. Take any action to acquire from or to facilitate the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the Denied Person of any item subject to the Regulations that has been exported from the United States; D. Obtain from the Denied Person in the United States any item subject to the Regulations with knowledge or reason to know that the item will be, or is intended to be, exported from the United States; or pursuant to amendments to the Regulations (85 FR 73411, November 18, 2020). VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:20 Mar 28, 2023 Jkt 259001 E. Engage in any transaction to service any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States and which is owned, possessed or controlled by the Denied Person, or service any item, of whatever origin, that is owned, possessed or controlled by the Denied Person if such service involves the use of any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States. For purposes of this paragraph, servicing means installation, maintenance, repair, modification or testing. Third, pursuant to section 1760(e) of ECRA and sections 766.23 and 766.25 of the Regulations, any other person, firm, corporation, or business organization related to Cuevas-Serratos by ownership, control, position of responsibility, affiliation, or other connection in the conduct of trade or business may also be made subject to the provisions of this Order in order to prevent evasion of this Order. Fourth, in accordance with part 756 of the Regulations, Cuevas-Serratos may file an appeal of this Order with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security. The appeal must be filed within 45 days from the date of this Order and must comply with the provisions of Part 756 of the Regulations. Fifth, a copy of this Order shall be delivered to Cuevas-Serratos and shall be published in the Federal Register. Sixth, this Order is effective immediately and shall remain in effect until August 3, 2030. John Sonderman, Director, Office of Export Enforcement. [FR Doc. 2023–06418 Filed 3–28–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DT–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration. ACTION: Notice of an Open Meeting of the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC–DBIA or Council). AGENCY: The President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa will hold the first meeting of its 2022– 2024 term to deliberate and adopt recommendations on actions the U.S. Government can take to strengthen U.S. commercial relationships in Africa. The PAC–DBIA will present SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18519 recommendations focused on financing and infrastructure, digital and information and communications technology, healthcare, enery and environment, and agribusiness and food/water security. The final agenda for the meeting will be posted prior to the meeting on the Council’s website at https://trade.gov/pac-dbia. DATES: April 13, 2023, time to be determined. ADDRESSES: The President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa meeting will be broadcast via live webcast on the internet at https:// whitehouse.gov/live. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Giancarlo Cavallo, Designated Federal Officer, President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa, Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave. NW, Room 22004, Washington, DC 20230, telephone: 202–766–8044; 202–250– 9798, email: dbia@ trade.gov,Giancarlo.Cavallo@trade.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The PAC–DBIA was established on November 4, 2014, to advise the President, through the Secretary of Commerce, on strengthening commercial engagement between the United States and Africa. The Council’s charter was renewed for a fourth two-year term in December 2021. The Council was established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. Public Submissions: The public is invited to submit written statements to the Council by 5 p.m. April 6, 2023, by either of the following methods: a. Electronic Submissions Submit statements electronically to Giancarlo Cavallo, Designated Federal Officer, President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa, via email: dbia@trade.gov. b. Paper Submissions Send paper statements to Giancarlo Cavallo, Designated Federal Officer, President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa, Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave. NW, Room 22004, Washington, DC, 20230. Statements will be provided to PAC– DBIA members in advance of the meeting for consideration and may be posted on the Council website (https:// trade.gov/pac-dbia). Any business proprietary information should be clearly designated as such. All statements received, including attachments and other supporting materials, are part of the public record and subject to public disclosure. Meeting minutes: Copies of the Council’s meeting minutes will be E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1

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[FR Doc No: 2023-06418]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security


In the Matter of: Obed Rafael Cuevas-Serratos; 1502 Calle Del 
Norte, Apt. 11, Laredo, TX 78041-6000; Order Denying Export Privileges

    On August 3, 2021, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern 
District of Texas, Obed Rafael Cuevas-Serratos (``Cuevas-Serratos'') 
was convicted of violating 18 U.S.C. 554(a). Specifically, Cuevas-
Serratos was convicted of smuggling and attempting to smuggle from the 
United States to Mexico, approximately 13000 rounds of 7.62 millimeter 
ammunition. As a result of his conviction, the Court sentenced Cuevas-
Serratos to 30 months of confinement, three years of supervised 
release, and a $100 assessment.
    Pursuant to section 1760(e) of the Export Control Reform Act 
(``ECRA''),\1\ the export privileges of any person who has been 
convicted of certain offenses, including, but not limited to, 18 U.S.C. 
554, may be denied for a period of up to ten (10) years from the date 
of his/her conviction. 50 U.S.C. 4819(e). In addition, any Bureau of 
Industry and Security (``BIS'') licenses or other authorizations issued 
under ECRA, in which the person had an interest at the time of the 
conviction, may be revoked. Id.
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    \1\ ECRA was enacted on August 13, 2018, as part of the John S. 
McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, and 
as amended is codified at 50 U.S.C. 4801-4852.
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    BIS received notice of Cuevas-Serratos's conviction for violating 
18 U.S.C. 554. As provided in section 766.25 of the Export 
Administration Regulations (``EAR'' or the ``Regulations''), BIS 
provided notice and opportunity for Cuevas-Serratos to make a written 
submission to BIS. 15 CFR 766.25.\2\ BIS has not received a written 
submission from Cuevas-Serratos.
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    \2\ The Regulations are currently codified in the Code of 
Federal Regulations at 15 CFR parts 730-774 (2022).
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    Based upon my review of the record and consultations with BIS's 
Office of Exporter Services, including its Director, and the facts 
available to BIS, I have decided to deny Cuevas-Serratos's export 
privileges under the Regulations for a period of nine years from the 
date of Cuevas-Serratos's conviction. The Office of Exporter Services 
has also decided to revoke any BIS-issued licenses in which Cuevas-
Serratos had an interest at the time of his conviction.\3\
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    \3\ The Director, Office of Export Enforcement, is the 
authorizing official for issuance of denial orders pursuant to 
amendments to the Regulations (85 FR 73411, November 18, 2020).

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    Accordingly, it is hereby ordered:
    First, from the date of this Order until August 3, 2030, Obed 
Rafael Cuevas-Serratos, with last known addresses of 1502 Calle Del 
Norte, Apt. 11, Laredo, TX 78041-6000, and when acting for or on his 
behalf, his successors, assigns, employees, agents or representatives 
(``the Denied Person''), may not directly or indirectly participate in 
any way in any transaction involving any commodity, software or 
technology (hereinafter collectively referred to as ``item'') exported 
or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the 
Regulations, including, but not limited to:
    A. Applying for, obtaining, or using any license, license 
exception, or export control document;
    B. Carrying on negotiations concerning, or ordering, buying, 
receiving, using, selling, delivering, storing, disposing of, 
forwarding, transporting, financing, or otherwise servicing in any way, 
any transaction involving any item exported or to be exported from the 
United States that is subject to the Regulations, or engaging in any 
other activity subject to the Regulations; or
    C. Benefitting in any way from any transaction involving any item 
exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to 
the Regulations, or from any other activity subject to the Regulations.
    Second, no person may, directly or indirectly, do any of the 
following:
    A. Export, reexport, or transfer (in-country) to or on behalf of 
the Denied Person any item subject to the Regulations;
    B. Take any action that facilitates the acquisition or attempted 
acquisition by the Denied Person of the ownership, possession, or 
control of any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be 
exported from the United States, including financing or other support 
activities related to a transaction whereby the Denied Person acquires 
or attempts to acquire such ownership, possession or control;
    C. Take any action to acquire from or to facilitate the acquisition 
or attempted acquisition from the Denied Person of any item subject to 
the Regulations that has been exported from the United States;
    D. Obtain from the Denied Person in the United States any item 
subject to the Regulations with knowledge or reason to know that the 
item will be, or is intended to be, exported from the United States; or
    E. Engage in any transaction to service any item subject to the 
Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States 
and which is owned, possessed or controlled by the Denied Person, or 
service any item, of whatever origin, that is owned, possessed or 
controlled by the Denied Person if such service involves the use of any 
item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from 
the United States. For purposes of this paragraph, servicing means 
installation, maintenance, repair, modification or testing.
    Third, pursuant to section 1760(e) of ECRA and sections 766.23 and 
766.25 of the Regulations, any other person, firm, corporation, or 
business organization related to Cuevas-Serratos by ownership, control, 
position of responsibility, affiliation, or other connection in the 
conduct of trade or business may also be made subject to the provisions 
of this Order in order to prevent evasion of this Order.
    Fourth, in accordance with part 756 of the Regulations, Cuevas-
Serratos may file an appeal of this Order with the Under Secretary of 
Commerce for Industry and Security. The appeal must be filed within 45 
days from the date of this Order and must comply with the provisions of 
Part 756 of the Regulations.
    Fifth, a copy of this Order shall be delivered to Cuevas-Serratos 
and shall be published in the Federal Register.
    Sixth, this Order is effective immediately and shall remain in 
effect until August 3, 2030.

John Sonderman,
Director, Office of Export Enforcement.
[FR Doc. 2023-06418 Filed 3-28-23; 8:45 am]
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