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restated application, dated October 3,
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[FR Doc. 2023–26115 Filed 11–27–23; 8:45 am]
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
[Disaster Declaration #20010 and #20011;
Illinois Disaster Number IL–20000]
Presidential Declaration of a Major
Disaster for the State of Illinois
Small Business Administration.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
This is a Notice of the
Presidential declaration of a major
disaster for the State of Illinois (FEMA–
4749–DR), dated 11/20/2023.
Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding.
Incident Period: 09/17/2023 through
09/18/2023.
DATES: Issued on 11/20/2023.
Physical Loan Application Deadline
Date: 01/19/2024.
Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan
Application Deadline Date: 08/20/2024.
ADDRESSES: Visit the MySBA Loan
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apply for a disaster assistance loan.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Alan Escobar, Office of Disaster
Recovery & Resilience, U.S. Small
Business Administration, 409 3rd Street
SW, Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416,
(202) 205–6734.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
hereby given that as a result of the
President’s major disaster declaration on
11/20/2023, applications for disaster
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Contiguous Counties (Economic Injury
Loans Only):
Illinois: DuPage, Kane, Lake,
McHenry, Will
Indiana: Lake
The Interest Rates are:
Percent
For Physical Damage:
Homeowners with Credit Available Elsewhere ......................
Homeowners without Credit
Available Elsewhere ..............
Businesses with Credit Available Elsewhere ......................
Businesses without Credit
Available Elsewhere ..............
Non-Profit Organizations with
Credit Available Elsewhere ...
Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere .....................................
For Economic Injury:
Business and Small Agricultural
Cooperatives without Credit
Available Elsewhere ..............
Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere .....................................
5.000
2.500
8.000
4.000
2.375
4.000
2.375
Francisco Sa´nchez, Jr.,
Associate Administrator, Office of Disaster
Recovery & Resilience.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12270]
Designation of Akram al-Ajouri as a
Specially Designated Global Terrorist
Acting under the authority of and in
accordance with section 1(a)(ii)(B) of
Executive Order 13224, as amended
(‘‘E.O. 13224’’ or ‘‘Order’’), I hereby
determine that the person known as
Akram al-Ajouri (also known as Akram
al-‘Ajuri, Akram Muhammad Salih alAjuri, Abu Muhammad al-‘Ajuri, and
‘Abd al-Karim Ahmad Hasan) is a leader
of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, an
entity whose property and interests in
property are currently blocked pursuant
to a determination by the Secretary of
State pursuant to E.O. 13224.
Consistent with the determination in
section 10 of E.O. 13224 that prior
notice to persons determined to be
subject to the Order who might have a
constitutional presence in the United
States would render ineffectual the
blocking and other measures authorized
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Number 59008)
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Dated: November 6, 2023.
Antony J. Blinken,
Secretary of State.
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The number assigned to this disaster
for physical damage is 200106 and for
economic injury is 200110.
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in the Order because of the ability to
transfer funds instantaneously, I
determine that no prior notice needs to
be provided to any person subject to this
determination who might have a
constitutional presence in the United
States, because to do so would render
ineffectual the measures authorized in
the Order.
This notice shall be published in the
Federal Register.
[Public Notice: 12274]
Action: Notice of an Opportunity To
Apply for Membership on the Advisory
Committee on Responsible Business
Conduct
The Department of State is
seeking applications for membership for
the 2023–2025 term of the Advisory
Committee on Responsible Business
Conduct (the ‘‘Committee’’). The
purpose of the Committee is to bring to
the U.S. government a source of
expertise, knowledge, and insight not
available within the Department or
elsewhere in the government on issues
related to responsible business conduct
(RBC), including business and human
rights (BHR).
DATES: Applications for membership
consideration are due by 5 p.m. Eastern
Time (EDT) on December 29, 2023. After
that date, the State Department will
accept applications under this notice for
up to two years from November 28, 2023
to fill vacancies, as applicable.
ADDRESSES: Please submit applications
by email to RBCAdvisoryCommittee@
state.gov attention: Leslie Taylor,
Designated Federal Officer.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Leslie Taylor, Designated Federal
Officer, Senior Foreign Affairs Officer,
telephone: 202–663–2758, email:
RBCAdvisoryCommittee@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Committee was established under the
general authority of the Secretary of
State as set forth in Title 22 of the
United States Code, Sections 2651a and
2656 and consistent with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 1001
et seq).
The Department of State is accepting
applications for Committee
membership. The Committee shall
provide information, analysis, and
SUMMARY:
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recommendations to the Assistant
Secretary of the Bureau of Democracy,
Human Rights and Labor (DRL) related
to opportunities and challenges
regarding BHR, as well as RBC more
broadly. The committee may provide
advice and/or recommendations on
topics, such as:
(a) Implementing the U.S. National
Action Plan on Responsible Business
Conduct (NAP).
(b) Access to remedy, forced labor,
initiatives related to labor rights and
supply chains, the U.S. National Contact
Point (NCP) for the OECD Guidelines for
Multinational Enterprises, the legally
binding instrument, and/or other
specific topics related to BHR and RBC
more broadly.
(e) The Department of State’s role in
advancing U.S. RBC, including BHR.
Committee Makeup: According to the
Committee’s Charter, the membership of
the Committee consists of
representatives of organizations,
companies, associations, institutions
and other relevant stakeholders having
an interest in business and human rights
and responsible business conduct, and
may include representatives of business,
labor unions, public interest groups,
trade and professional associations,
members of civil society organizations,
academic representatives, or any other
stakeholder related to RBC. Each
Committee member shall serve in a
representative capacity, representing the
views and interests of their particular
organization, institution, association,
company, or industry sector.
Qualifications: The Department
believes that the most effective member
of the Committee will have:
• 10+ years of proven leadership and
experience related to RBC, including
BHR.
• Well-documented thought
leadership.
• Ability to work across stakeholder
groups.
• Broad perspective of RBC issues,
including BHR.
• Understanding of how government
functions.
• Internal approval from their
company, organization, and/or
institution.
• Time to dedicate to the Committee
and/or sub-committees through up to
four in-person and/or virtual meetings a
year and related preparation.
Level of Seniority: The Department
particularly seeks applicants who are
executives and/or senior level leaders
with decision-making authority;
however, a person having substantial
responsibility for shaping their
organization’s BHR and/or RBC
activities may be considered. Once
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appointed, each Committee member
may identify up to two staff
representatives from their organization
to formally support their participation
in the Committee.
Other: Members are not required to be
a U.S. citizen or work for a U.S.-based
organization; however, members may
not be registered as a foreign agent
under the Foreign Agents Registration
Act. Additionally, no member shall
represent a company that is majority
owned or controlled by a foreign
government entity or entities. Members
of the Committee will be selected based
on their expertise and experience as
relevant to RBC, including BHR. In
selecting members, DRL will strive for
balance in terms of points of view,
industry, demographics, geography, and
organization and/or company size.
Appointments to the Committee shall be
made without regard to political
affiliation. The Committee will meet, at
a minimum, once a year.
Appointments: The DRL Assistant
Secretary appoints the members of the
Committee in consultation with the
Bureau of Economic and Business
Affairs. Members shall serve a term of
two years, at the pleasure of the DRL
Assistant Secretary.
Compensation: Committee members
are not special government employees
and will receive no compensation for
their participation in Committee
activities. Members participating in
Committee meetings and events will be
responsible for their travel, living, and
other personal expenses.
Meetings: At least once annually, in
Washington, DC, or virtually.
How To Apply: To be considered for
membership, submit the following
information by 5 p.m. ET on December
29, 2023, to the email address listed in
the ADDRESSES section:
1. Name and title of the individual
requesting consideration.
2. The applicant’s personal resume
and/or short bio (bio less than 300
words, please).
3. An affirmative statement that the
applicant is not registered or required to
register as a foreign agent under the
Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938,
as amended.
Members of the Committee will be
selected by the Bureau of Democracy
Human Rights and Labor (DRL) in
consultation with the Bureau of
Economic and Business Affairs (EB).
Committee members will include
representatives from a range of business
sectors, labor unions, civil society
organizations, academia, as well as any
others determined to be appropriate by
DRL and EB.
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Authorities: The information is sought
pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2651a
(Organization of Department of State); 5
U.S.C. 1001 et seq. (Federal Advisory
Committee Act); and 41 CGR part 102–
3 (the FACA Final Rule).
Purpose: The information solicited on
this application will be used to
determine whether an individual should
be considered for membership on the
Advisory Committee on Responsible
Business Conduct.
Routine Uses: Information on the
Routine Uses for the system can be
found in the System of Records Notice
State–79, Digital Communication and
Outreach.
Disclosure: Providing this information
is voluntary. Failure to provide the
information requested on this
application may result in the applicant’s
inability to be considered for Committee
membership.
Leslie B. Taylor,
Foreign Affairs Officer, Bureau of Democracy,
Human Rights, and Labor, Office of
Multilateral and Global Affairs, Department
of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12271]
Designation of Kata’ib Sayyid alShuhada and Hashim Finyan Rahim alSaraji as Specially Designated Global
Terrorists
Acting under the authority of and in
accordance with section 1(a)(ii)(A) of
Executive Order 13224, as amended
(‘‘E.O. 13224’’ or ‘‘Order’’), I hereby
determine that the person known as
Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (also known
as KSS, Battalion of the Sayyid’s
Martyrs, The Master of the Martyrs
Brigade, Kata’ib Abu Fadl al-Abbas, and
Kata’ib Karbala) is a foreign person who
has committed or attempted to commit,
poses a significant risk of committing, or
has participated in training to commit,
acts of terrorism that threaten the
security of U.S. nationals or the national
security, foreign policy, or economy of
the United States.
Additionally, under the authority of
and in accordance with section
1(a)(ii)(B) of Executive Order 13224, I
hereby determine that the person known
as Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji (also
known as Hashim Bunyan al-Siraji,
Hashim Banyan ul Awliya, Ali Abd-alZahra Hafiz al-Sarayji, and Abu Ala al
Walai) is a leader of Kata’ib Sayyid alShuhada, an entity whose property and
interests in property are concurrently
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[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2023-26110]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12274]
Action: Notice of an Opportunity To Apply for Membership on the
Advisory Committee on Responsible Business Conduct
SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking applications for membership
for the 2023-2025 term of the Advisory Committee on Responsible
Business Conduct (the ``Committee''). The purpose of the Committee is
to bring to the U.S. government a source of expertise, knowledge, and
insight not available within the Department or elsewhere in the
government on issues related to responsible business conduct (RBC),
including business and human rights (BHR).
DATES: Applications for membership consideration are due by 5 p.m.
Eastern Time (EDT) on December 29, 2023. After that date, the State
Department will accept applications under this notice for up to two
years from November 28, 2023 to fill vacancies, as applicable.
ADDRESSES: Please submit applications by email to
[email protected] attention: Leslie Taylor, Designated
Federal Officer.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leslie Taylor, Designated Federal
Officer, Senior Foreign Affairs Officer, telephone: 202-663-2758,
email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee was established under the
general authority of the Secretary of State as set forth in Title 22 of
the United States Code, Sections 2651a and 2656 and consistent with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq).
The Department of State is accepting applications for Committee
membership. The Committee shall provide information, analysis, and
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recommendations to the Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Democracy,
Human Rights and Labor (DRL) related to opportunities and challenges
regarding BHR, as well as RBC more broadly. The committee may provide
advice and/or recommendations on topics, such as:
(a) Implementing the U.S. National Action Plan on Responsible
Business Conduct (NAP).
(b) Access to remedy, forced labor, initiatives related to labor
rights and supply chains, the U.S. National Contact Point (NCP) for the
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the legally binding
instrument, and/or other specific topics related to BHR and RBC more
broadly.
(e) The Department of State's role in advancing U.S. RBC, including
BHR.
Committee Makeup: According to the Committee's Charter, the
membership of the Committee consists of representatives of
organizations, companies, associations, institutions and other relevant
stakeholders having an interest in business and human rights and
responsible business conduct, and may include representatives of
business, labor unions, public interest groups, trade and professional
associations, members of civil society organizations, academic
representatives, or any other stakeholder related to RBC. Each
Committee member shall serve in a representative capacity, representing
the views and interests of their particular organization, institution,
association, company, or industry sector.
Qualifications: The Department believes that the most effective
member of the Committee will have:
10+ years of proven leadership and experience related to
RBC, including BHR.
Well-documented thought leadership.
Ability to work across stakeholder groups.
Broad perspective of RBC issues, including BHR.
Understanding of how government functions.
Internal approval from their company, organization, and/or
institution.
Time to dedicate to the Committee and/or sub-committees
through up to four in-person and/or virtual meetings a year and related
preparation.
Level of Seniority: The Department particularly seeks applicants
who are executives and/or senior level leaders with decision-making
authority; however, a person having substantial responsibility for
shaping their organization's BHR and/or RBC activities may be
considered. Once appointed, each Committee member may identify up to
two staff representatives from their organization to formally support
their participation in the Committee.
Other: Members are not required to be a U.S. citizen or work for a
U.S.-based organization; however, members may not be registered as a
foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Additionally,
no member shall represent a company that is majority owned or
controlled by a foreign government entity or entities. Members of the
Committee will be selected based on their expertise and experience as
relevant to RBC, including BHR. In selecting members, DRL will strive
for balance in terms of points of view, industry, demographics,
geography, and organization and/or company size. Appointments to the
Committee shall be made without regard to political affiliation. The
Committee will meet, at a minimum, once a year.
Appointments: The DRL Assistant Secretary appoints the members of
the Committee in consultation with the Bureau of Economic and Business
Affairs. Members shall serve a term of two years, at the pleasure of
the DRL Assistant Secretary.
Compensation: Committee members are not special government
employees and will receive no compensation for their participation in
Committee activities. Members participating in Committee meetings and
events will be responsible for their travel, living, and other personal
expenses.
Meetings: At least once annually, in Washington, DC, or virtually.
How To Apply: To be considered for membership, submit the following
information by 5 p.m. ET on December 29, 2023, to the email address
listed in the ADDRESSES section:
1. Name and title of the individual requesting consideration.
2. The applicant's personal resume and/or short bio (bio less than
300 words, please).
3. An affirmative statement that the applicant is not registered or
required to register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents
Registration Act of 1938, as amended.
Members of the Committee will be selected by the Bureau of
Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL) in consultation with the Bureau
of Economic and Business Affairs (EB). Committee members will include
representatives from a range of business sectors, labor unions, civil
society organizations, academia, as well as any others determined to be
appropriate by DRL and EB.
Authorities: The information is sought pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2651a
(Organization of Department of State); 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. (Federal
Advisory Committee Act); and 41 CGR part 102-3 (the FACA Final Rule).
Purpose: The information solicited on this application will be used
to determine whether an individual should be considered for membership
on the Advisory Committee on Responsible Business Conduct.
Routine Uses: Information on the Routine Uses for the system can be
found in the System of Records Notice State-79, Digital Communication
and Outreach.
Disclosure: Providing this information is voluntary. Failure to
provide the information requested on this application may result in the
applicant's inability to be considered for Committee membership.
Leslie B. Taylor,
Foreign Affairs Officer, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor,
Office of Multilateral and Global Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2023-26110 Filed 11-27-23; 8:45 am]
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