United States Passports Invalid for Travel to, in, or Through the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), 57514 [2023-18099]

Download as PDF 57514 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 23, 2023 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF STATE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Public Notice: 12158] [Docket No. FD 36715] United States Passports Invalid for Travel to, in, or Through the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) The New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway Corporation— Acquisition and Operation Exemption—Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Notice of extension of passport travel restriction. ACTION: On September 1, 2017, all U.S. passports were declared invalid for travel to, in, or through the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), unless specially validated for such travel. The restriction was extended for one year in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 and, if not renewed, the restriction is set to expire on August 31, 2023. This notice extends the restriction until August 31, 2024, unless extended or revoked by the Secretary of State. DATES: The extension of the travel restriction is in effect on September 1, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Tinianow, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services, Office of Adjudication, 202–485–8800 or tinianowja@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 1, 2017, pursuant to the authority of 22 U.S.C. 211a and E.O. 11295 (31 FR 10603), and in accordance with 22 CFR 51.63(a)(3), all U.S. passports were declared invalid for travel to, in, or through the DPRK unless specially validated for such travel. The restriction was renewed on September 1, 2018, September 1, 2019, September 1, 2020, September 1, 2021 and again for another year effective September 1, 2022. If not renewed again, the restriction is set to expire on August 31, 2023. The Department of State has determined there continues to be serious risk to U.S. citizens and nationals of arrest and long-term detention constituting imminent danger to their physical safety, as defined in 22 CFR 51.63(a)(3). Accordingly, all U.S. passports shall remain invalid for travel to, in, or through the DPRK unless specially validated for such travel under the authority of the Secretary of State. This extension to the restriction of travel to the DPRK shall be effective on September 1, 2023, and shall expire August 31, 2024, unless extended or revoked by the Secretary of State. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: Dated: August 1, 2023. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2023–18099 Filed 8–22–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:27 Aug 22, 2023 Jkt 259001 The New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway Corporation (NYS&W), a Class III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to acquire and operate approximately 10 miles of rail line, known as the Jamesville Cluster, from the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA), in Onondaga County, N.Y. The rail line consists of the following segments: (1) the Jamesville Industrial Track, extending from approximately milepost 264.3 to approximately milepost 272.0; (2) the Lake Industrial Track, extending from approximately milepost 272.0 to approximately milepost 273.5 (including the Saltland Spur); and (3) Track 7 of the Chicago Line, extending from approximately milepost 292.0 to approximately milepost 292.8 (known to NYS&W as mileposts 274.0 to 274.8) (collectively, the Line). According to the verified notice, NYS&W is the current freight rail operator on the Line, having received operating authority for local and overhead trackage rights in 1995 by assignment from Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail). See N.Y., Susquehanna & W. Ry.—Trackage Rights Exemption—Onondaga Cnty. Indus. Dev. Agency, FD 32772 (ICC served Sept. 20, 1995). According to NYS&W, in addition to the assignment of local and overhead trackage rights, Conrail also assigned to NYS&W Conrail’s right to re-acquire the Line from OCIDA. The verified notice states that NYS&W is now exercising that right. NYS&W certifies that the proposed acquisition of the Line does not involve any interchange commitments. NYS&W further certifies that its projected revenues as a result of this transaction will not result in the creation of a Class II or Class I rail carrier. Pursuant to 49 CFR 1150.42(e), if a carrier’s projected annual revenues will exceed $5 million, it must, at least 60 days before the exemption becomes effective, post a notice of its intent to undertake the proposed transaction at the workplace of the employees on the affected lines, serve a copy of the notice on the national offices of the labor unions with employees on the affected lines, and certify to the Board that it has done so. However, NYS&W has filed a request for waiver of the 60-day advance labor PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 notice requirements to allow the transaction to become effective 30 days after NYS&W’s notice of exemption was filed. NYS&W’s waiver request will be addressed in a separate decision. The Board will establish the effective date of the exemption in its separate decision on the waiver request. If the verified notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to revoke will not automatically stay the effectiveness of the exemption. Petitions for stay must be filed no later than August 30, 2023. All pleadings referring to Docket No. FD 36715, should be filed with the Surface Transportation Board either via e-filing on the Board’s website or in writing addressed to 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20423–0001. In addition, one copy of each pleading must be served on NYS&W’s representative, Justin Marks, Clark Hill, 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 1300 South, Washington, DC 20004. According to NYS&W, this action is categorically excluded from environmental review under 49 CFR 1105.6(c) and from historic reporting requirements under 49 CFR 1105.8(b). Board decisions and notices are available at www.stb.gov. Decided: August 18, 2023. By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office of Proceedings. Jeffrey Herzig, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2023–18146 Filed 8–22–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY Sunshine Act Meetings 9:00 a.m. ET on August 24, 2023. PLACE: Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Drive, Chattanooga, Tennessee. STATUS: Open. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: TIME AND DATE: Meeting No. 23–03 The TVA Board of Directors will hold a public meeting on August 24, 2023, at the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Drive, Chattanooga, Tennessee. The meeting will be called to order at 9:00 a.m. ET to consider the agenda items listed below. TVA management will answer questions from the news media following the Board meeting. On August 23, at the Chattanooga Convention Center, the public may comment on any agenda item or subject E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 12158]


United States Passports Invalid for Travel to, in, or Through the 
Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)

ACTION: Notice of extension of passport travel restriction.

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SUMMARY: On September 1, 2017, all U.S. passports were declared invalid 
for travel to, in, or through the Democratic People's Republic of Korea 
(DPRK), unless specially validated for such travel. The restriction was 
extended for one year in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 and, if not 
renewed, the restriction is set to expire on August 31, 2023. This 
notice extends the restriction until August 31, 2024, unless extended 
or revoked by the Secretary of State.

DATES: The extension of the travel restriction is in effect on 
September 1, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Tinianow, Bureau of Consular 
Affairs, Passport Services, Office of Adjudication, 202-485-8800 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 1, 2017, pursuant to the 
authority of 22 U.S.C. 211a and E.O. 11295 (31 FR 10603), and in 
accordance with 22 CFR 51.63(a)(3), all U.S. passports were declared 
invalid for travel to, in, or through the DPRK unless specially 
validated for such travel. The restriction was renewed on September 1, 
2018, September 1, 2019, September 1, 2020, September 1, 2021 and again 
for another year effective September 1, 2022. If not renewed again, the 
restriction is set to expire on August 31, 2023.
    The Department of State has determined there continues to be 
serious risk to U.S. citizens and nationals of arrest and long-term 
detention constituting imminent danger to their physical safety, as 
defined in 22 CFR 51.63(a)(3). Accordingly, all U.S. passports shall 
remain invalid for travel to, in, or through the DPRK unless specially 
validated for such travel under the authority of the Secretary of 
State. This extension to the restriction of travel to the DPRK shall be 
effective on September 1, 2023, and shall expire August 31, 2024, 
unless extended or revoked by the Secretary of State.

    Dated: August 1, 2023.
Antony J. Blinken,
Secretary of State.
[FR Doc. 2023-18099 Filed 8-22-23; 8:45 am]
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