Attorney General Designation of Switzerland as a “Qualifying State”, 50377-50378 [2024-12997]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 115 / Thursday, June 13, 2024 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 shifts to the registrant to show why it can be entrusted with the responsibility carried by a registration. Garret Howard Smith, M.D., 83 FR 18882, 18910 (2018). When a registrant has committed acts inconsistent with the public interest, it must both accept responsibility and demonstrate that it has undertaken corrective measures. Holiday CVS, L.L.C., dba CVS Pharmacy Nos 219 and 5195, 77 FR 62316, 62339 (2012) (internal quotations omitted). Trust is necessarily a fact-dependent determination based on individual circumstances; therefore, the Agency looks at factors such as the acceptance of responsibility, the credibility of that acceptance as it relates to the probability of repeat violations or behavior, the nature of the misconduct that forms the basis for sanction, and the Agency’s interest in deterring similar acts. See, e.g., Robert Wayne Locklear, M.D., 86 FR 33738, 33746 (2021). Here, and as noted by the ALJ, the PIC, as Respondent’s pharmacy manager, did not admit any fault or accept any responsibility for his conduct in filling the prescriptions at issue. RD, at 83.25 As such, the ALJ concluded, and the Agency agrees, that Respondent has not demonstrated unequivocal acceptance of responsibility for its actions. Id. at 84 (citing Jones Total Health Care Pharmacy, L.L.C. & SND Health Care, L.L.C., 81 FR 79188, 79201–202 (2016)).26 In addition to acceptance of responsibility, the Agency considers both specific and general deterrence when determining an appropriate sanction. Daniel A. Glick, D.D.S., 80 FR 74810. In this case, the Agency agrees with the ALJ that given that the PIC filled many of the prescriptions at issue, yet failed to acknowledge that any red flags existed or required resolution, ‘‘the interests of specific deterrence, even standing alone, motivate powerfully in favor of revocation.’’ RD, at 85; Tr. 361, 363–76. Further, the Agency agrees with the ALJ that the interests of general deterrence also support revocation, as a lack of sanction in the current matter would send a message to the registrant community that the failure to properly 25 Nor did Respondent’s owner, A.V., acknowledge any fault or accept any responsibility for Respondent’s improper dispensing practices. Id. at 83–84. 26 When a registrant fails to make the threshold showing of acceptance of responsibility, the Agency need not address the registrant’s remedial measures. Ajay S. Ahuja, M.D., 84 FR 5479, 5498 n.33 (2019) (citing Jones Total Health Care Pharmacy, 81 FR 79202–303); Daniel A. Glick, D.D.S., 80 FR 74800, 74801, 74,810 (2015). Even so, in the current matter, neither the PIC nor A.V. outlined any remedial measures taken by Respondent. RD, at 83–84. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:28 Jun 12, 2024 Jkt 262001 address and document resolution of red flags can be excused. RD, at 85–86. Moreover, the Agency agrees with the ALJ that Respondent’s actions were egregious. Id. at 84. As stated by the ALJ, ‘‘Respondent dispensed many controlled substances over a two-year period without any regard for its obligations to identify, resolve, or document any red flags of potential abuse or diversion’’ and with awareness of both its obligations and the existence of numerous red flags in the prescriptions that it was filling and dispensing. Id. at 84–85. In sum, Respondent has not offered any credible evidence on the record that rebuts the Government’s case for revocation of its registration and Respondent has not demonstrated that it can be entrusted with the responsibility of registration. Id. at 86. Accordingly, the Agency will order that Respondent’s registration be revoked.27 Order Pursuant to 28 CFR 0.100(b) and the authority vested in me by 21 U.S.C. 824(a), I hereby revoke DEA Certificate of Registration No. FC1162382 issued to Coconut Grove Pharmacy. Further, pursuant to 28 CFR 0.100(b) and the authority vested in me by 21 U.S.C. 823(g)(1), I hereby deny any pending applications of Coconut Grove Pharmacy to renew or modify this registration, as well as any other pending application of Coconut Grove Pharmacy for additional registration in Florida. This Order is effective July 15, 2024. Signing Authority This document of the Drug Enforcement Administration was signed on June 6, 2024, by Administrator Anne Milgram. That document with the original signature and date is maintained by DEA. For administrative purposes only, and in compliance with requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, the undersigned DEA Federal Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to sign and submit the document in electronic format for publication, as an official document of 27 Regarding Respondent’s additional assertions in its Exceptions that the pharmacy being served with an OSC/ISO did not allow it an opportunity to submit a corrective action plan (Exceptions, at 30), the Agency notes that Respondent had ample opportunity in presenting its case-in-chief to fully accept responsibility for its improper practices and to offer remedial measures, but Respondent failed to do so, see supra. Further, regarding Respondent’s noting that the PIC has never previously faced disciplinary measures for his dispensing (Exceptions, at 29), this point was addressed by the ALJ in considering Public Interest Factors A, C, and E (see supra II.A.) and has been considered by the Agency. PO 00000 Frm 00125 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 50377 DEA. This administrative process in no way alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the Federal Register. Heather Achbach, Federal Register Liaison Officer, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–12972 Filed 6–12–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–09–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of the Attorney General [A.G. Order No. 5945–2024] Attorney General Designation of Switzerland as a ‘‘Qualifying State’’ Department of Justice. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with an Executive order, the Attorney General has designated Switzerland as a ‘‘qualifying state.’’ DATES: June 13, 2024. The designation is to become effective on the date of entry into force of an amendment to Annex 1 to the Swiss Data Protection Ordinance listing the United States for data transferred in reliance on the Swiss– U.S. Data Privacy Framework. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Hennessey, Chief Counsel Performing the Duties of the Deputy Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division, United States Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530; telephone: (202) 514–1057. This is not a toll-free number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 14086 of October 7, 2022 (Enhancing Safeguards for United States Signals Intelligence Activities), establishes a two-level redress mechanism for the review of qualifying complaints by individuals filed through an appropriate public authority in a ‘‘qualifying state’’ and alleging certain violations of U.S. law concerning signals intelligence activities. A country or regional economic integration organization may be designated as a qualifying state by the Attorney General if he determines, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Director of National Intelligence, that it meets the requirements set forth in section 3(f) of Executive Order 14086. The Attorney General has made those determinations on the basis of the information contained in the ‘‘Memorandum in Support of Designation of Switzerland as a Qualifying State Under Executive Order 14086’’ prepared by the National Security Division of the Department of SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13JNN1.SGM 13JNN1 50378 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 115 / Thursday, June 13, 2024 / Notices Justice, https://www.justice.gov/opcl/ redress-data-protection-review-court. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Designation of Switzerland Pursuant to Section 3(f) of Executive Order 14086 Consistent with section 3(f) of Executive Order 14086, and on the basis of the information contained in the memorandum referenced above, the Attorney General has determined, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Director of National Intelligence, that: (1) The laws of Switzerland require appropriate safeguards in the conduct of signals intelligence activities for United States persons’ personal information that is transferred from the United States to the territory of Switzerland; (2) Switzerland is anticipated, pursuant to the adoption of an amendment to Annex 1 to the Swiss Data Protection Ordinance listing the United States for data transferred in reliance on the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, to permit the transfer of personal information for commercial purposes between the territory of Switzerland and the territory of the United States; and (3) Designation of Switzerland would advance the national interests of the United States. The Attorney General designated Switzerland as a qualifying state for purposes of eligibility for the redress mechanism established in section 3 of Executive Order 14086, with the designation to become effective upon the date of entry into force of an amendment to Annex 1 to the Swiss Data Protection Ordinance listing the United States for data transferred for commercial purposes in reliance on the Swiss–U.S. Data Privacy Framework. Dated: June 10, 2024. Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2024–13005 Filed 6–12–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–02–P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [Notice: 024–037] NASA Advisory Council; Aeronautics Committee; Meeting. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ACTION: Notice of meeting. Dated: June 7, 2024. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General. AGENCY: [FR Doc. 2024–12997 Filed 6–12–24; 8:45 am] SUMMARY: BILLING CODE 4410–PF–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Availability; Service Contract Inventory Justice Management Division, Department of Justice. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: The Justice Management Division (JMD), Department of Justice (DOJ) is publishing this notice to advise the public of the availability of its FY 2022 Service Contracts Inventory and Inventory Supplement. ADDRESSES: https://www.justice.gov/ jmd/service-contract-inventory. SUMMARY: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Wendy G. Devoe, Office of Acquisition Management, Justice Management Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530; Phone: 202– 285–7425; Email: Wendy.Devoe@ usdoj.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The inventory includes service contract actions over $25,000 that were awarded in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. Additionally, the inventory supplement includes information collected from contractors on the amount invoiced and direct labor hours expended for covered service contracts. The Department of Justice analyzes this data for the purpose of determining whether its contract labor is being used in an effective and appropriate manner and if the mix of federal employees and contractors in the agency is effectively balanced. The inventory and supplement do not include contractor proprietary or sensitive information. Authority: Section 743 of division C of the FY 2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act, Public Law 111– 117. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:28 Jun 12, 2024 Jkt 262001 In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Aeronautics Committee of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). This meeting will be held for the purpose of soliciting, from the aeronautics community and other persons, research and technical information relevant to program planning. DATES: Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., central time. ADDRESSES: Virtual meeting by dial-in teleconference and TEAMs Meeting only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Irma Rodriguez, Designated Federal PO 00000 Frm 00126 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Officer, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, (202) 358–0984, or irma.c.rodriguez@nasa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting will be available to the public online. Dial-in audio teleconference and webcast details to watch the meeting remotely will be available on the NASA Advisory Council Aeronautics Committee website at https:// www.nasa.gov/nasa-advisory-councilaeronautics-committee/ or this link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_ OWU0ZDMxYjYtM2RmZC00ZjgwLT gwMzMtZTM1NDFhMDljZj A0%40thread.v2/ 0?context=%7b%22Tid %22%3a%227005d458-45be-48ae8140-d43da96dd17b%22 %2c%22Oid%22%3a%22199b2213c413-40b3-b2e7-de758814c6ad%22%7d (Meeting ID: 251 881 783 386, Passcode: gYD5Po—case sensitive), Phone conference (US Toll) 256–715– 9946,,585475256# (Phone conference ID: 585 475 256#). Enter the meeting as a guest and type your name and affiliation. NOTE: If dialing in, please ‘‘mute’’ your telephone. The agenda for the meeting includes the following topics: —NASA-Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Coordination on Future of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) —Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Traffic Management (UTM) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) —Sustainable Flight National Partnership Operations Demonstrations in North Texas It is imperative that the meeting be held on these dates to the scheduling priorities of the key participants. Carol J. Hamilton, Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–13006 Filed 6–12–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [Notice: 024–038] NASA Planetary Science Advisory Committee; Meeting National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the National Aeronautics and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13JNN1.SGM 13JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 115 (Thursday, June 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50377-50378]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-12997]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of the Attorney General

[A.G. Order No. 5945-2024]


Attorney General Designation of Switzerland as a ``Qualifying 
State''

AGENCY: Department of Justice.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with an Executive order, the Attorney General 
has designated Switzerland as a ``qualifying state.''

DATES: June 13, 2024. The designation is to become effective on the 
date of entry into force of an amendment to Annex 1 to the Swiss Data 
Protection Ordinance listing the United States for data transferred in 
reliance on the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Hennessey, Chief Counsel 
Performing the Duties of the Deputy Assistant Attorney General, 
National Security Division, United States Department of Justice, 
Washington, DC 20530; telephone: (202) 514-1057. This is not a toll-
free number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 14086 of October 7, 2022 
(Enhancing Safeguards for United States Signals Intelligence 
Activities), establishes a two-level redress mechanism for the review 
of qualifying complaints by individuals filed through an appropriate 
public authority in a ``qualifying state'' and alleging certain 
violations of U.S. law concerning signals intelligence activities. A 
country or regional economic integration organization may be designated 
as a qualifying state by the Attorney General if he determines, in 
consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, 
and the Director of National Intelligence, that it meets the 
requirements set forth in section 3(f) of Executive Order 14086. The 
Attorney General has made those determinations on the basis of the 
information contained in the ``Memorandum in Support of Designation of 
Switzerland as a Qualifying State Under Executive Order 14086'' 
prepared by the National Security Division of the Department of

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Justice, https://www.justice.gov/opcl/redress-data-protection-review-court.

Designation of Switzerland Pursuant to Section 3(f) of Executive Order 
14086

    Consistent with section 3(f) of Executive Order 14086, and on the 
basis of the information contained in the memorandum referenced above, 
the Attorney General has determined, in consultation with the Secretary 
of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Director of National 
Intelligence, that:
    (1) The laws of Switzerland require appropriate safeguards in the 
conduct of signals intelligence activities for United States persons' 
personal information that is transferred from the United States to the 
territory of Switzerland;
    (2) Switzerland is anticipated, pursuant to the adoption of an 
amendment to Annex 1 to the Swiss Data Protection Ordinance listing the 
United States for data transferred in reliance on the Swiss-U.S. Data 
Privacy Framework, to permit the transfer of personal information for 
commercial purposes between the territory of Switzerland and the 
territory of the United States; and
    (3) Designation of Switzerland would advance the national interests 
of the United States.
    The Attorney General designated Switzerland as a qualifying state 
for purposes of eligibility for the redress mechanism established in 
section 3 of Executive Order 14086, with the designation to become 
effective upon the date of entry into force of an amendment to Annex 1 
to the Swiss Data Protection Ordinance listing the United States for 
data transferred for commercial purposes in reliance on the Swiss-U.S. 
Data Privacy Framework.

    Dated: June 7, 2024.
Merrick B. Garland,
Attorney General.
[FR Doc. 2024-12997 Filed 6-12-24; 8:45 am]
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