Business Diversity Principles, 88564 [2023-28251]

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[FR Doc. 2023–28143 Filed 12–21–23; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE [Docket No. 231218–0310] Business Diversity Principles Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Request for information on Business Diversity Principles; extension of comment period. AGENCY: On November 29, 2023, the Department of Commerce (DOC) published in the Federal Register a notice entitled ‘‘Request for Information (RFI) on Business Diversity Principles.’’ This RFI invited comments from the public on the draft Business Diversity Principles (BDP), which describe best practices related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the private sector, and on the impact of DEIA initiatives. DOC is seeking input to inform the content of the BDP, share success stories and best practices related to Business Diversity, and comment on the impact of DEIA initiatives. In response from prospective commenters that they would benefit from additional time to adequately consider and respond to the RFI, DOC has determined that an extension of the comment period until February 2, 2024, is appropriate. DATES: The end of the comment period for the notice entitled ‘‘Request for Information (RFI) on Business Diversity Principles,’’ published on November 29, 2023 (88 FR 83380), is extended from January 5, 2024, to February 2, 2024. All comments must be received by February 2, 2024. Comments received after this date may not be accepted. ADDRESSES: To respond to the Request for Information (RFI), please submit SUMMARY: Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 The DOC is committed to implementing Executive Orders 13985 and 14091 and is developing the BDP Initiative as part of its 2022–2026 Strategic Plan goal of promoting inclusive capitalism and equitable economic growth for all Americans. The DOC published draft Business Diversity Principles on November 29, 2023 (88 FR 83380) and sought public comment until January 5, 2024. The DOC has received requests to extend the comment period. An extension of the comment period will provide additional opportunity for the public to consider the RFI and prepare comments to address the topics listed therein. Therefore, DOC is extending the comment period for the RFI from January 5, 2024, to February 2, 2024. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BILLING CODE 3410–16–P PO 00000 electronic public comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. 1. Go to www.regulations.gov and enter DOC–2023–0003 in the search field, 2. Click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon, complete the required fields, and 3. Enter or attach your comments. Comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period, may not be considered. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roosevelt Holmes, Deputy Chief of Staff, Minority Business Development Agency, at 202–482–1079 or rholmes1@ doc.gov. Please direct media inquiries to Valerie Keys in the Office of Public Affairs at 202–802–8166 or vkeys@ doc.gov. Sfmt 4703 Dated: December 19, 2023. Ines Hernandez-Siqueira, Counselor for Equity, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–28251 Filed 12–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–20–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security In the Matter of: Rolondo Alexei PupoAbrahantes, Inmate Number: 76860– 509, FCI Pollock, P.O. Box 4050, Pollock, LA 71467; Order Denying Export Privileges On November 16, 2022, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Rolondo Alexei PupoAbrahantes (‘‘Pupo-Abrahantes’’) was convicted of violating 18 U.S.C. 371 and 18 U.S.C. 554. Specifically, PupoAbrahantes was convicted of conspiring to smuggle various firearms from the United States to Ecuador. As a result of his conviction, the Court sentenced him to 30 months in prison, two years of E:\FR\FM\22DEN1.SGM 22DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 245 (Friday, December 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 88564]
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[FR Doc No: 2023-28251]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

[Docket No. 231218-0310]


Business Diversity Principles

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Request for information on Business Diversity Principles; 
extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: On November 29, 2023, the Department of Commerce (DOC) 
published in the Federal Register a notice entitled ``Request for 
Information (RFI) on Business Diversity Principles.'' This RFI invited 
comments from the public on the draft Business Diversity Principles 
(BDP), which describe best practices related to diversity, equity, 
inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the private sector, and on the 
impact of DEIA initiatives. DOC is seeking input to inform the content 
of the BDP, share success stories and best practices related to 
Business Diversity, and comment on the impact of DEIA initiatives. In 
response from prospective commenters that they would benefit from 
additional time to adequately consider and respond to the RFI, DOC has 
determined that an extension of the comment period until February 2, 
2024, is appropriate.

DATES: The end of the comment period for the notice entitled ``Request 
for Information (RFI) on Business Diversity Principles,'' published on 
November 29, 2023 (88 FR 83380), is extended from January 5, 2024, to 
February 2, 2024. All comments must be received by February 2, 2024. 
Comments received after this date may not be accepted.

ADDRESSES: To respond to the Request for Information (RFI), please 
submit electronic public comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal.
    1. Go to www.regulations.gov and enter DOC-2023-0003 in the search 
field,
    2. Click the ``Comment Now!'' icon, complete the required fields, 
and
    3. Enter or attach your comments.
    Comments sent by any other method, to any other address or 
individual, or received after the end of the comment period, may not be 
considered.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roosevelt Holmes, Deputy Chief of 
Staff, Minority Business Development Agency, at 202-482-1079 or 
[email protected]. Please direct media inquiries to Valerie Keys in the 
Office of Public Affairs at 202-802-8166 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DOC is committed to implementing 
Executive Orders 13985 and 14091 and is developing the BDP Initiative 
as part of its 2022-2026 Strategic Plan goal of promoting inclusive 
capitalism and equitable economic growth for all Americans. The DOC 
published draft Business Diversity Principles on November 29, 2023 (88 
FR 83380) and sought public comment until January 5, 2024. The DOC has 
received requests to extend the comment period. An extension of the 
comment period will provide additional opportunity for the public to 
consider the RFI and prepare comments to address the topics listed 
therein. Therefore, DOC is extending the comment period for the RFI 
from January 5, 2024, to February 2, 2024.

    Dated: December 19, 2023.
Ines Hernandez-Siqueira,
Counselor for Equity, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-28251 Filed 12-21-23; 8:45 am]
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