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We agree with the PCAOB’s
assessment as to the costs and benefits
of the Amendment to EGCs. In
particular, we agree that the
Amendment may be of particular benefit
to EGCs where audit committees may
have less experience searching for and
engaging audit firms, and may stand to
benefit most from improved data quality
as it relates to auditors. Accordingly, to
the extent that section 103(a)(3)(C)
applies, and after considering the
protection of investors and whether the
action will promote efficiency,
competition, and capital formation, we
believe there is a sufficient basis to
determine that applying the
Amendment to the audits of EGCs is
necessary or appropriate in the public
interest.
VI. Conclusion
The Commission has reviewed and
considered the Amendment, the
information submitted therewith by the
PCAOB, the comment letter received,
and the recommendation of the
Commission’s staff. The Commission
concludes that the determinations made
by the PCAOB as described in the
Adopting Release are reasonable. The
Amendment establishes an efficient
procedural mechanism for the PCAOB
to remove from registration firms that
have ceased to exist, are nonoperational, or no longer wish to remain
registered. We agree that, as the PCAOB
explains, the presence of continuously
delinquent firms on the PCAOB’s list of
registered firms hinders several
regulatory objectives, including its
ability to maintain an accurate public
record of registered public accounting
firms in operation and that wish to
remain registered; to ensure that the
information required on annual reports
is being reported to the public and the
PCAOB; to collect mandatory annual
fees; and to efficiently use PCAOB staff
time and resources.41 The Amendment
will provide the PCAOB with an
efficient mechanism to achieve these
regulatory goals, while, through various
procedural safeguards, balancing the
need for reasonable and fair notice to
firms that do indeed wish to maintain
their registration.
Therefore, in connection with the
PCAOB’s filing and the Commission’s
review,
A. The Commission finds that the
Amendment is consistent with the
requirements of Title I of SOX and the
rules and regulations thereunder and are
necessary or appropriate in the public
interest or for the protection of
investors; and
41 See
Adopting Release at 4.
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B. Separately, to the extent that
section 103(a)(3)(C) of SOX applies, the
Commission finds that the application
of the Amendment to the audits of EGCs
is necessary or appropriate in the public
interest, after considering the protection
of investors and whether the action will
promote efficiency, competition, and
capital formation.
It is therefore ordered, pursuant to
section 107 of SOX and section 19(b)(2)
of the Exchange Act, that the
Amendment (File No. PCAOB–2024–05)
be and hereby is approved.
By the Commission.
J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12629]
2026 United States’ Host Year of the
G20
The Office of the Chief of
Protocol at the Department of State
invites U.S. cities to present proposals
to host a series of meetings for the U.S.
G20 2026 host year.
DATES: The deadline to submit
proposals is 5 p.m. ET, Monday,
February 3, 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Questions about the proposal and
submission process can be directed to
G20USHostYear2026@state.gov. Point of
contact is Tara A. Juliard, Senior
Protocol Officer, Office of the Chief of
Protocol, Major Events Division at 202–
736–4996.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Group
of Twenty (G20) is a forum for
international economic cooperation
among the world’s leading economies.
The G20’s purpose is to coordinate
macroeconomic policy and financial
responses, and to shape global
governance on major economic issues.
The G20 was founded in 1999 after
the Asian financial crisis as an informal
forum for the Finance Ministers and
Central Bank Governors of large and
systemically important advanced and
emerging economies to discuss
international economic and financial
stability issues. The G20 was upgraded
to the level of Heads of State/
Government in November 2008 in the
wake of the global economic and
financial crisis, when it became
apparent that the necessary crisis
coordination would only be possible at
the highest political level. Since then,
the G20 has become the premier forum
for international economic cooperation.
The G20 members represent around
85% of global output, over 75% of
global trade, and about two-thirds of the
world’s population. Its members are 19
countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil,
Canada, China, France, Germany, India,
Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of
Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia,
South Africa, Türkiye, United Kingdom,
and United States) and two regional
bodies, the European Union (EU) and
SUMMARY:
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African Union (AU). G20 members meet
regularly to discuss a range of issues,
including macroeconomic policy, trade,
sustainable development, health,
agriculture, energy, environment,
climate change, and anti-corruption.
The G20 does not have a permanent
secretariat or staff. Instead, the G20
Presidency rotates annually among the
member countries.
The United States will assume the
Presidency from December 1, 2025,
through November 30, 2026. During its
Presidency, the United States will be
responsible for hosting a series of highlevel meetings throughout the year to
include multiple working groups and
February 2026 ....................................................................
March 2026 ........................................................................
May 2026 ...........................................................................
June 2026 ..........................................................................
July 2026 ............................................................................
September 2026 .................................................................
October 2026 .....................................................................
Proposal Preparation: Proposals must
be submitted by email not later than the
deadline listed in the DATES: section,
with the naming convention of ‘‘CITY,
STATE, PROPOSAL for X MONTH OF
MEETINGS of the 2026 G20 Host Year’’
from a verified State/territory or
municipal government email address to
G20USHostYear2026@state.gov. The
proposal must be A SINGLE PDF, and
supporting documentation (attachments,
videos, video presentations,
presentations) should be identified as
complete URLs in the PDF.
All information in the proposal,
including price quotes, must be valid for
60 days after the due date of January 31,
2025. Notification must be given to the
Office of the Chief of Protocol points of
contact if pricing in the proposal
changes during the review process.
The proposal should include all of the
sections listed below and be clearly
marked.
Proposal Sections:
I. Executive Summary
This summary should include the
following topics:
a. An executive summary that
includes a description of the city and/
or region, local attractions, and level of
community support for hosting events
and why your city would be the ideal
location for the G20 meetings. Please
include as much detail as possible on
ways in which your city is uniquely
qualified to host the G20 meetings from
a policy, economic, or trade perspective.
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ministerials, culminating in a Leaders’
Summit in November 2026.
Schedule: The host year will have
clusters of meetings throughout the
year. Please find below the proposed
schedule.
* Please Note, this notional schedule
is subject to change:
Mid/Late February; 2.5 weeks of meetings.
Mid/Late March; 2.5 weeks of meetings.
Anytime; 2 weeks of meetings.
Early to Mid/Late June; 2.5 weeks of meetings.
Mid/Late July; 2.5 weeks of meetings.
Early to Mid/Late September; 3 weeks of meetings.
Early/Mid October; 3 weeks of meetings.
b. A past performance statement that
indicates the city’s successful
experience hosting large meetings and
events. Please also provide examples of
large international or foreign diplomatic
events hosted in the past.
c. List of local city officials who
would be instrumental in partnering
with the Department of State in the
planning of the G20 meetings, including
but not limited to the mayor’s and
governor’s offices, airport officials,
security officials. and staff from the
recommended venues and tourism
bureau who would be the planners’
principal points of contact.
Endorsements in writing from local
officials are welcome and encouraged
(see below for types to include).
d. Description of experiences creating
host committees that serve to partner
with the vendors and companies you
have worked with in the past on events,
conferences, and meetings. For the G20,
each of the selected cities should
anticipate they will be asked to organize
a host committee to liaise with the
Federal Government to support the
meetings and develop opportunities to
amplify the city and showcase it in
various ways.
II. Letter of Support
Please include two or more of the
following letters:
a. Letter of support from the mayor or
city’s senior elected official(s).
b. Letter of support from the State
governor.
Quantity
c. Letter(s) of support from local civic
and business groups such as Chambers
of Commerce.
III. Primary Event (Meeting) Venue(s)
Propose the venue(s) that is available
during the time period and the city
strongly recommends as the ideal site to
host the two to three weeks of
international multilateral meetings.
Requirements: The U.S. Government
requires a minimum of five (5) full days
to build the site on the front end before
the first official meeting takes place and
must assume acquisition of the entire
proposed property for security reasons.
All other clients must be vacated by the
time the U.S. Government gains access
to the venue spaces through the
duration of the production strike unless
previously negotiated between the
Department of State Office of the Chief
of Protocol and the city. The U.S.
Government requires a minimum of two
(2) full days to strike the meetings after
the last official meeting has concluded.
Cities are welcome to bid to host more
than one set of the meetings if the
timing works and could be selected to
host up to two (2) of the meeting
clusters if a city bids to host more than
one meeting cluster. It is unlikely that
one city would be selected to host more
than two meeting clusters.
The main meeting venue needs to
fulfill the following requirements:
Capacity
Duration
February 2026
Meeting Room ..............................
3
Multi-Purpose Room .....................
3
Hollow Square for 60–80. Backbencher seating for 100 total: to be
set in 1 row with classroom tables behind the main table on 3
sides and 2 rows of tables behind the 4th side.
Hollow Square for 20 or Boardroom for 20 ......................................
Listening Room .............................
2
Classroom setup for 450 ...................................................................
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Room type
Quantity
Capacity
Duration
1 Week (includes build &
strike).
3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
Overflow Listening room ...............
1
Bilateral Meeting Rooms ..............
20
Classroom setup for 1,000 (like an auditorium) (either one space
or 2 spaces that accommodate that number).
Boardroom for 20 ..............................................................................
Production Spaces ........................
2–3
Workspace to accommodate 50 at tables ........................................
Workspaces ..................................
2
Classroom setup for 50 .....................................................................
Lounge Space ...............................
1–2
Catering/Meal Spaces ..................
1–2
Overflow Lunch Space .................
1
Open space with lounge furniture and high boys to accommodate
500 (either one space or 2 spaces that can accommodate that
number).
Banquet style seating of 600, (either one space or 2 spaces that
can accommodate that number).
Banquet style seating of 1,000 .........................................................
VIP Catering Lunch Space ...........
1
Banquet style or King Table for up to 100 .......................................
External Partner Meeting Room ...
1–2
Hollow Square for 40. Backbencher seating for 80 ..........................
Press Conference Rooms ............
3
Theater style with stage to accommodate 150 .................................
Media Space .................................
1
Workspace to accommodate 150 at tables ......................................
3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
1 Week (includes build &
strike).
1 Week (includes build &
strike).
1 Week (includes build &
strike).
3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
March 2026
Meeting Room ..............................
3
Multi-Purpose Room .....................
3
Hollow Square for 40–60. Backbencher seating for 150: to be set
in 3 rows with classroom tables.
Hollow Square for 20 or Boardroom for 20 ......................................
Listening Room .............................
1
Classroom setup to accommodate 100 ............................................
Bilateral Meeting Rooms ..............
20
Boardroom for 20 ..............................................................................
Seminar Rooms ............................
1–2
Theater style with stage to accommodate 450 .................................
Production Spaces ........................
2–3
Workspace to accommodate 50 at tables ........................................
Workspaces ..................................
2
Classroom setup for 50 .....................................................................
Lounge Space ...............................
1–2
Catering/Meal Spaces ..................
1–2
Open space with lounge furniture and high boys to accommodate
500 (either one space or 2 spaces that can accommodate that
number).
Banquet style seating of 600, (either one space or 2 spaces that
can accommodate that number).
3–4 weeks (includes build
& strike).
3–4 weeks (includes build
& strike).
1 Week (includes build &
strike).
3–4 weeks (includes build
& strike).
1 Week (includes build &
strike).
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& strike).
3–4 weeks (includes build
& strike).
3–4 weeks (includes build
& strike).
3–4 weeks (includes build
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May 2026
Meeting Room ..............................
3
Multi-Purpose Room .....................
3
Hollow Square for 40–60. Backbencher seating for 150: to be set
in 3 rows with classroom tables.
Hollow Square for 20 or Boardroom for 20 ......................................
Overflow Listening room ...............
1
Theater to accommodate 1,000 ........................................................
Bilateral Meeting Rooms ..............
20
Boardroom for 20 ..............................................................................
Production Spaces ........................
2–3
Workspace to accommodate 50 at tables ........................................
Workspaces ..................................
2
Classroom setup for 50 .....................................................................
Lounge Space ...............................
1–2
Catering/Meal Spaces ..................
1–2
Open space with lounge furniture and high boys to accommodate
500 (either one space or 2 spaces that can accommodate that
number).
Banquet style seating of 600, (either one space or 2 spaces that
can accommodate that number).
3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
1 Week (includes build &
strike).
3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
June 2026
Meeting Room ..............................
3
Multi-Purpose Room .....................
3
Hollow Square for 40–60. Backbencher seating for 150: to be set
in 3 rows with classroom tables.
Hollow Square for 20 or Boardroom for 20 ......................................
Listening Room .............................
1
Classroom setup to accommodate 100 ............................................
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1 Week (includes build &
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Quantity
Capacity
Duration
3–4 weeks (includes build
& strike).
1 Week (includes build &
strike).
3–4 weeks (includes build
& strike).
3–4 weeks (includes build
& strike).
3–4 weeks (includes build
& strike).
Bilateral Meeting Rooms ..............
20
Boardroom for 20 ..............................................................................
Seminar Rooms ............................
1–2
Theater style with stage to accommodate 450 .................................
Production Spaces ........................
2–3
Workspace to accommodate 50 at tables ........................................
Workspaces ..................................
2
Classroom setup for 50 .....................................................................
Lounge Space ...............................
1–2
Catering/Meal Spaces ..................
1–2
Open space with lounge furniture and high boys to accommodate
500 (either one space or 2 spaces that can accommodate that
number).
Banquet style seating of 600, (either one space or 2 spaces that
can accommodate that number).
3–4 weeks (includes build
& strike).
July 2026
Meeting Room ..............................
3
Multi-Purpose Room .....................
3
Hollow Square for 60–80. Backbencher seating for 100 total: to be
set in 1 row with classroom tables behind the main table on 3
sides and 2 rows of tables behind the 4th side.
Hollow Square for 20 or Boardroom for 20 ......................................
Listening Room .............................
2
Classroom setup for 450 ...................................................................
Bilateral Meeting Rooms ..............
20
Boardroom for 20 ..............................................................................
Production Spaces ........................
2–3
Workspace to accommodate 50 at tables ........................................
Workspaces ..................................
2
Classroom setup for 50 .....................................................................
Lounge Space ...............................
1–2
Catering/Meal Spaces ..................
1–2
Overflow Lunch Space .................
1
Open space with lounge furniture and high boys to accommodate
500 (either one space or 2 spaces that can accommodate that
number).
Banquet style seating of 600, (either one space or 2 spaces that
can accommodate that number).
Banquet style seating of 1,000 .........................................................
VIP Catering Lunch Space ...........
1
Banquet style or King Table for up to 100 .......................................
External Partner Meeting Room ...
1–2
Press Conference Rooms ............
3
Hollow Square for 40 ........................................................................
Backbencher seating for 80 ..............................................................
Theater style with stage to accommodate 150 .................................
Media Space .................................
1
Workspace to accommodate 150 at tables ......................................
3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
3 weeks (includes
strike).
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strike).
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strike).
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strike).
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& strike).
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September 2026
Meeting Room ..............................
4
Multi-Purpose Room .....................
4
Hollow Square for 40–60. Backbencher seating for 150: to be set
in 3 rows with classroom tables.
Hollow Square for 20 or Boardroom for 20 ......................................
Listening Room .............................
1
Classroom setup to accommodate 100 ............................................
Bilateral Meeting Rooms ..............
20
Boardroom for 20 ..............................................................................
Seminar Rooms ............................
1–2
Theater style with stage to accommodate 450 .................................
Production Spaces ........................
2–3
Workspace to accommodate 50 at tables ........................................
Workspaces ..................................
2
Classroom setup for 50 .....................................................................
Lounge Space ...............................
1–2
Catering/Meal Spaces ..................
1–2
VIP Catering Lunch Space ...........
1
Open space with lounge furniture and high boys to accommodate
600 (either one space or 2 spaces that can accommodate that
number).
Banquet style seating of 800, (either one space or 2 spaces that
can accommodate that number).
Banquet style or King Table for 80 ...................................................
Press Conference Rooms ............
3
Theater style with stage to accommodate 150 .................................
Media Space .................................
1
Workspace to accommodate 150 at tables ......................................
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Quantity
Capacity
Duration
October 2026
Meeting Room ..............................
3–4
Multi-Purpose Room .....................
3
Hollow Square for 40–60. Backbencher seating for 150: to be set
in 3 rows with classroom tables.
Hollow Square for 20 or Boardroom for 20 ......................................
Listening Room .............................
2
Classroom setup to accommodate 250 each ...................................
Bilateral Meeting Rooms ..............
25
Boardroom for 20 ..............................................................................
Production Spaces ........................
2–3
Workspace to accommodate 50 at tables ........................................
Workspaces ..................................
2
Classroom setup for 50 .....................................................................
Lounge Space ...............................
1–2
Catering/Meal Spaces ..................
1–2
VIP Catering Lunch Space ...........
1
Open space with lounge furniture and high boys to accommodate
600 (either one space or 2 spaces that can accommodate that
number).
Banquet style seating of 800 (either one space or 2 spaces that
can accommodate that number).
Banquet style or King Table for 80 ...................................................
Press Conference Rooms ............
3
Theater style with stage to accommodate 150 .................................
Media Space .................................
1
Workspace to accommodate 150 at tables ......................................
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IV. Event Spaces
More than one reception or dinner
will be hosted in the selected city
during the meetings. Therefore, please
provide a full description of large
venue(s) that can be used for large
meetings/events and are available
within the proposed timetable in which
the city is interested in bidding to host.
Please provide several options to
include photos of the venues that show
them in use for receptions and dinners.
Be sure to conduct market research that
none of these venues have any
questionable associations or legal issues.
The venues should be able to host the
following types of events:
a. Locations for large Welcome
Reception(s) of approximately 300
guests.
b. Locations for Ministerial Level
Dinner(s) for approximately 100 high
level guests.
c. Locations for Ministerial Level
Reception(s) for approximately 200
guests.
d. Locations for Cultural and TopicSpecific Experience(s)
Æ Universities and research facilities;
Æ U.S. companies with factories and
production facilities that have trade and
investment ties to G20 countries;
Æ Tourist Attractions for group
outings (museums, historical sites, boat
rides to iconic destinations, sporting
events, etc.)—purpose would be so that
foreign delegations experience the city
first-hand to enrich the meeting
experience.
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V. Accommodations
When proposing a meeting venue,
please include a detailed description of
four- and five-star hotels in proximity to
the venue with room number capacity
(including suites) and room rates.
During the meeting cluster dates, the
number of hotel rooms needed for
meeting guests will fluctuate from 500–
1,500 rooms (this is not cumulative).
a. Identify number of sleeping room
nights that could be accommodated by
U.S. Government per diem room rate.
b. The U.S. Government (Department
of State) will select one hotel closest to
the venue to serve as the U.S.
Government Trip Hotel.
i. This hotel will have a contract
agreement between the hotel property
and the U.S. Government (Department
of State) for meeting/function spaces
and room nights.
ii. Some designed room nights will be
self-pay by the occupant; others will be
designated and paid via master account.
c. Room builds for these meetings will
fluctuate throughout the weeks of the
meetings with various groups arriving
and departing for meeting at different
days/times.
d. A booking system for the Foreign
Delegations, via Letter of Intent, will be
based upon bell-curve booking
capability allowing reservation of only
the rooms needed thus avoiding costly
cancellation or changes later.
e. Other participating U.S.
Government agencies (Department of
Treasury, Commerce, or other) may
deploy implementers who will establish
room bocks in identified hotel
properties.
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i. Payment would be via occupant
self-pay or via implementer contract as
determined necessary and contracted by
the participating agency or Foreign
Delegations.
IV. Airport
When proposing please include the
frequency and destinations of flights of
the nearest airports.
a. An international airport with
frequent and consistent daily
connections to and from countries from
the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe,
and South America.
b. An international airport with
detailed description of exclusive meet
and great areas involving transportation
holding/waiting, loading, and rally
points around the commercial air
operations.
V. Transportation
a. List of at least three (3) reputable
charter shuttle/bus companies the U.S.
Government can contract with to
provide transportation to the delegates.
b. List of three (3) transportation
companies that can provide car service.
c. List of parking lots that can
accommodate transportation modes that
shuttle G20 guests and host delegations.
d. List public transportation available
in the city, and how it can be used for
foreign delegates to facilitate arrival and
departures at the main meeting/event
site.
VI. Security
Brief statement of the current security
of the city and what sort of city
resources would be available to ensure
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foreign delegations would be safe while
there.
Presentations and Site Visits: After an
initial review of all proposals in
February 2025, to include a virtual
presentation in early-to-mid February,
cities will be identified to move to the
next round of review. Prior to final
selection, the Office of the Chief of
Protocol at the Department of State may
also request a site visit of the city to
review the venues and meet with city
officials who are part of the proposal.
(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2651a, 2656; 5 U.S.C.
552(a))
Tara A. Juliard,
Senior Protocol Officer, Office of the Chief
of Protocol, Major Events Division,
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2025–00018 Filed 1–6–25; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710–20–P
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
[Docket No. FD 36807]
Carload Express, Inc.—Control
Exemption—The Maryland and
Delaware Railroad Company
ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1
By petition filed on October 30, 2024,
Carload Express, Inc. (Carload), a
noncarrier, seeks an exemption under
49 U.S.C. 10502 from the prior approval
requirements of 49 U.S.C. 11323 to
acquire control of The Maryland and
Delaware Railroad Company (MDDE), a
Class III rail carrier, through the
purchase of the outstanding equity
shares in MDDE from Old Line
Holdings, Inc. (Old Line). As discussed
below, the Board will grant Carload’s
petition for exemption.
Background
MDDE, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Old Line, is a Class III rail carrier that
operates three unconnected rail lines
between Delaware and Maryland: (1) the
Centreville/Chesterton Line extending
from milepost 1.0 at Townsend, Del., to
milepost 34.0 at Centreville, Md., and
from milepost 0.0 (milepost 9.3 on the
Centreville segment) at Massey, Md., to
milepost 18.82 at Worton, Md.; (2) the
Seaford Line extending from milepost
2.3 at Seaford, Del., to milepost 24.24 at
Linkwood, Md.; and (3) the Snow Hill
Line extending from milepost 39.0 at
Frankford, Del., to milepost 65.7 at
Snow Hill, Md., which MDDE also
owns. (Id. at 3); see Md. & Del. R.R.—
Acquis. Exemption—Snow Hill Shippers
Ass’n, Inc., FD 33772 (STB served Feb.
24, 2000).
Carload is a noncarrier holding
company that currently controls three
Class III rail carriers: two operating in
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southwestern Pennsylvania,1 and the
Delmarva Central Railroad Company
(DCR), which leases or operates
approximately 187 miles of rail line on
the Delmarva Peninsula in Delaware,
Maryland, and Virginia. (Pet. 1–2.)
According to Carload, DCR operates a
rail line that connects with each of the
rail lines operated by MDDE,2 and
therefore the proposed control
transaction does not qualify for the class
exemption under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(2).
(Pet. 1, 3.)
Concurrent with Carload’s petition,
Old Line filed a verified notice of
exemption to acquire from MDDE and
operate an approximately 23.7-mile
portion of the Snow Hill Line (Snow
Hill South Line). Verified Notice, Old
Line Holding Co.—Acquis. & Operation
Exemption—Line of the Md. & Del. R.R.,
FD 36806. Notice of the exemption was
served and published in the Federal
Register on November 15, 2024 (89 FR
90343). According to the petition, Old
Line’s acquisition of the Snow Hill
South Line from MDDE would occur
immediately prior to Carload’s
acquisition of MDDE from Old Line,
pursuant to a purchase agreement dated
August 1, 2024. (Pet. 1, 4.) The purchase
agreement also contemplates that DCR
would acquire from MDDE the
remaining three-mile portion of the
Snow Hill Line (Snow Hill North Line).3
(Pet. 4.) In the petition, Carload explains
that the structure of the transactions
‘‘accommodates certain tax treatment of
the Snow Hill North Line acquisition’’
and would divide ownership of the
Snow Hill Line between DCR and Old
Line. (Id.) Carload states that, after it
acquires control of MDDE, MDDE would
continue operating the Centreville/
Chesterton and Seaford Lines.4 (Pet. 4.)
1 Carload controls Allegheny Valley Railroad
Company and Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. See Carload Express, Inc.—Continuance
in Control Exemption—Delmarva Cent. R.R., FD
36072 (STB served Dec. 2, 2016); see also Katahdin
Railcar Servs. LLC—Change in Operators
Exemption—Ohio Terminal Ry., FD 36487 (STB
served Mar. 30, 2021).
2 According to Carload, MDDE and DCR connect
at Townsend, Seaford, and Frankford, Delaware.
(Pet. 3.)
3 DCR filed a verified notice of exemption for the
proposed acquisition, and notice of the exemption
was served and published in the Federal Register
on October 4, 2024 (89 FR 80982). See Delmarva
Cent. R.R.—Acquis. Exemption—Line of the Md. &
Del. R.R., FD 36805, slip op. at 1 (STB served Oct.
4, 2024) (noting DCR stated that it would operate
the Snow Hill North Line). According to the
petition, following DCR’s proposed acquisition of
the Snow Hill North Line and Old Line’s proposed
acquisition of the Snow Hill South Line, ‘‘the
current DCR–MDDE interchange at Frankford will
be replaced by a DCR-Old Line interchange at
Selbyville.’’ (Pet. 4 n.10.)
4 Carload states that these lines are owned by the
Maryland Transit Administration and are operated
by MDDE pursuant to a modified certificate of
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According to Carload, upon
consummation of the proposed
transaction, the rail operations of MDDE
and DCR would be closely coordinated
and MDDE’s operations would be
supported by Carload and DCR. (Id. at
5.) Carload states that it does not
anticipate service level changes on the
Centreville/Chesterton and Seaford
Lines. (Id.) Carload also states that the
proposed transaction would not result
in any shipper losing rail service or
existing competitive options. (Id.)
According to Carload, DCR serves as
MDDE’s sole physical link to the
remainder of the national rail system
and all traffic currently moving over
MDDE also moves over DCR’s rail line,
which would continue after Carload
acquires control of MDDE. (Id. at 3, 5.)
Carload also states that the proposed
transaction would not alter the
arrangement that, as handling carriers
for Norfolk Southern Railway Company
(NSR), MDDE and DCR do not control
pricing on interline traffic with NSR.
(Id. at 4–5.)
Carload states that the proposed
transaction would ‘‘bring to MDDE the
strengths and resources of an
established short-line operator’’ while
preserving MDDE’s current service. (Id.
at 7.) Carload further states that the
proposed transaction would permit
coordination between the rail carriers,
thereby ‘‘enhancing effective rail
management and the economic benefits
of MDDE’s service.’’ (Id.) According to
Carload, the proposed transaction
would not adversely impact
competition, as MDDE and DCR do not
serve common industries where they
connect. (Id. at 8.) Carload also states
that the proposed transaction would not
impact competitive options because all
MDDE traffic would continue moving
over DCR’s rail line. (Id. at 5, 8.)
According to Carload, ‘‘MDDE will
simply be incorporated into the Carload
family of short-line carriers,’’ and
shippers may benefit from greater
efficiencies as a result. (Id. at 8.)
Carload seeks expedited consideration
so that the proposed transaction—along
with all related transactions involving
Carload, DCR, MDDE, and Old Line—
can be consummated no later than
January 31, 2025. (Id. at 10.) According
to Carload, an expedited decision would
allow the parties to avoid multiple
closings. (Id.)
Discussion and Conclusions
Under 49 U.S.C. 11323(a)(5), prior
approval by the Board is required for the
public convenience and necessity. (Pet. 3); see Md.
& Del. R.R.—Modified Rail Certificate, FD 29830
(ICC served Feb. 9, 1982).
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[Notices]
[Pages 1215-1220]
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[FR Doc No: 2025-00018]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12629]
2026 United States' Host Year of the G20
SUMMARY: The Office of the Chief of Protocol at the Department of State
invites U.S. cities to present proposals to host a series of meetings
for the U.S. G20 2026 host year.
DATES: The deadline to submit proposals is 5 p.m. ET, Monday, February
3, 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions about the proposal and
submission process can be directed to [email protected].
Point of contact is Tara A. Juliard, Senior Protocol Officer, Office of
the Chief of Protocol, Major Events Division at 202-736-4996.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Group of Twenty (G20) is a forum for
international economic cooperation among the world's leading economies.
The G20's purpose is to coordinate macroeconomic policy and financial
responses, and to shape global governance on major economic issues.
The G20 was founded in 1999 after the Asian financial crisis as an
informal forum for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of
large and systemically important advanced and emerging economies to
discuss international economic and financial stability issues. The G20
was upgraded to the level of Heads of State/Government in November 2008
in the wake of the global economic and financial crisis, when it became
apparent that the necessary crisis coordination would only be possible
at the highest political level. Since then, the G20 has become the
premier forum for international economic cooperation. The G20 members
represent around 85% of global output, over 75% of global trade, and
about two-thirds of the world's population. Its members are 19
countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France,
Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico,
Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, T[uuml]rkiye, United Kingdom, and
United States) and two regional bodies, the European Union (EU) and
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African Union (AU). G20 members meet regularly to discuss a range of
issues, including macroeconomic policy, trade, sustainable development,
health, agriculture, energy, environment, climate change, and anti-
corruption. The G20 does not have a permanent secretariat or staff.
Instead, the G20 Presidency rotates annually among the member
countries.
The United States will assume the Presidency from December 1, 2025,
through November 30, 2026. During its Presidency, the United States
will be responsible for hosting a series of high-level meetings
throughout the year to include multiple working groups and
ministerials, culminating in a Leaders' Summit in November 2026.
Schedule: The host year will have clusters of meetings throughout
the year. Please find below the proposed schedule.
* Please Note, this notional schedule is subject to change:
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February 2026..................... Mid/Late February; 2.5 weeks of
meetings.
March 2026........................ Mid/Late March; 2.5 weeks of
meetings.
May 2026.......................... Anytime; 2 weeks of meetings.
June 2026......................... Early to Mid/Late June; 2.5 weeks of
meetings.
July 2026......................... Mid/Late July; 2.5 weeks of
meetings.
September 2026.................... Early to Mid/Late September; 3 weeks
of meetings.
October 2026...................... Early/Mid October; 3 weeks of
meetings.
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Proposal Preparation: Proposals must be submitted by email not
later than the deadline listed in the DATES: section, with the naming
convention of ``CITY, STATE, PROPOSAL for X MONTH OF MEETINGS of the
2026 G20 Host Year'' from a verified State/territory or municipal
government email address to [email protected]. The proposal
must be A SINGLE PDF, and supporting documentation (attachments,
videos, video presentations, presentations) should be identified as
complete URLs in the PDF.
All information in the proposal, including price quotes, must be
valid for 60 days after the due date of January 31, 2025. Notification
must be given to the Office of the Chief of Protocol points of contact
if pricing in the proposal changes during the review process.
The proposal should include all of the sections listed below and be
clearly marked.
Proposal Sections:
I. Executive Summary
This summary should include the following topics:
a. An executive summary that includes a description of the city
and/or region, local attractions, and level of community support for
hosting events and why your city would be the ideal location for the
G20 meetings. Please include as much detail as possible on ways in
which your city is uniquely qualified to host the G20 meetings from a
policy, economic, or trade perspective.
b. A past performance statement that indicates the city's
successful experience hosting large meetings and events. Please also
provide examples of large international or foreign diplomatic events
hosted in the past.
c. List of local city officials who would be instrumental in
partnering with the Department of State in the planning of the G20
meetings, including but not limited to the mayor's and governor's
offices, airport officials, security officials. and staff from the
recommended venues and tourism bureau who would be the planners'
principal points of contact. Endorsements in writing from local
officials are welcome and encouraged (see below for types to include).
d. Description of experiences creating host committees that serve
to partner with the vendors and companies you have worked with in the
past on events, conferences, and meetings. For the G20, each of the
selected cities should anticipate they will be asked to organize a host
committee to liaise with the Federal Government to support the meetings
and develop opportunities to amplify the city and showcase it in
various ways.
II. Letter of Support
Please include two or more of the following letters:
a. Letter of support from the mayor or city's senior elected
official(s).
b. Letter of support from the State governor.
c. Letter(s) of support from local civic and business groups such
as Chambers of Commerce.
III. Primary Event (Meeting) Venue(s)
Propose the venue(s) that is available during the time period and
the city strongly recommends as the ideal site to host the two to three
weeks of international multilateral meetings.
Requirements: The U.S. Government requires a minimum of five (5)
full days to build the site on the front end before the first official
meeting takes place and must assume acquisition of the entire proposed
property for security reasons. All other clients must be vacated by the
time the U.S. Government gains access to the venue spaces through the
duration of the production strike unless previously negotiated between
the Department of State Office of the Chief of Protocol and the city.
The U.S. Government requires a minimum of two (2) full days to strike
the meetings after the last official meeting has concluded. Cities are
welcome to bid to host more than one set of the meetings if the timing
works and could be selected to host up to two (2) of the meeting
clusters if a city bids to host more than one meeting cluster. It is
unlikely that one city would be selected to host more than two meeting
clusters.
The main meeting venue needs to fulfill the following requirements:
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Room type Quantity Capacity Duration
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February 2026
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Meeting Room............................ 3 Hollow Square for 60-80. 3 weeks (includes build &
Backbencher seating for 100 strike).
total: to be set in 1 row with
classroom tables behind the
main table on 3 sides and 2
rows of tables behind the 4th
side.
Multi-Purpose Room...................... 3 Hollow Square for 20 or 3 weeks (includes build &
Boardroom for 20. strike).
Listening Room.......................... 2 Classroom setup for 450........ 3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
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Overflow Listening room................. 1 Classroom setup for 1,000 (like 1 Week (includes build &
an auditorium) (either one strike).
space or 2 spaces that
accommodate that number).
Bilateral Meeting Rooms................. 20 Boardroom for 20............... 3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
Production Spaces....................... 2-3 Workspace to accommodate 50 at 3 weeks (includes build &
tables. strike).
Workspaces.............................. 2 Classroom setup for 50......... 3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
Lounge Space............................ 1-2 Open space with lounge 3 weeks (includes build &
furniture and high boys to strike).
accommodate 500 (either one
space or 2 spaces that can
accommodate that number).
Catering/Meal Spaces.................... 1-2 Banquet style seating of 600, 3 weeks (includes build &
(either one space or 2 spaces strike).
that can accommodate that
number).
Overflow Lunch Space.................... 1 Banquet style seating of 1,000. 1 Week (includes build &
strike).
VIP Catering Lunch Space................ 1 Banquet style or King Table for 1 Week (includes build &
up to 100. strike).
External Partner Meeting Room........... 1-2 Hollow Square for 40. 1 Week (includes build &
Backbencher seating for 80. strike).
Press Conference Rooms.................. 3 Theater style with stage to 3 weeks (includes build &
accommodate 150. strike).
Media Space............................. 1 Workspace to accommodate 150 at 3 weeks (includes build &
tables. strike).
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March 2026
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Meeting Room............................ 3 Hollow Square for 40-60. 3-4 weeks (includes build
Backbencher seating for 150: & strike).
to be set in 3 rows with
classroom tables.
Multi-Purpose Room...................... 3 Hollow Square for 20 or 3-4 weeks (includes build
Boardroom for 20. & strike).
Listening Room.......................... 1 Classroom setup to accommodate 1 Week (includes build &
100. strike).
Bilateral Meeting Rooms................. 20 Boardroom for 20............... 3-4 weeks (includes build
& strike).
Seminar Rooms........................... 1-2 Theater style with stage to 1 Week (includes build &
accommodate 450. strike).
Production Spaces....................... 2-3 Workspace to accommodate 50 at 3-4 weeks (includes build
tables. & strike).
Workspaces.............................. 2 Classroom setup for 50......... 3-4 weeks (includes build
& strike).
Lounge Space............................ 1-2 Open space with lounge 3-4 weeks (includes build
furniture and high boys to & strike).
accommodate 500 (either one
space or 2 spaces that can
accommodate that number).
Catering/Meal Spaces.................... 1-2 Banquet style seating of 600, 3-4 weeks (includes build
(either one space or 2 spaces & strike).
that can accommodate that
number).
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May 2026
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Meeting Room............................ 3 Hollow Square for 40-60. 3 weeks (includes build &
Backbencher seating for 150: strike).
to be set in 3 rows with
classroom tables.
Multi-Purpose Room...................... 3 Hollow Square for 20 or 3 weeks (includes build &
Boardroom for 20. strike).
Overflow Listening room................. 1 Theater to accommodate 1,000... 1 Week (includes build &
strike).
Bilateral Meeting Rooms................. 20 Boardroom for 20............... 3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
Production Spaces....................... 2-3 Workspace to accommodate 50 at 3 weeks (includes build &
tables. strike).
Workspaces.............................. 2 Classroom setup for 50......... 3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
Lounge Space............................ 1-2 Open space with lounge 3 weeks (includes build &
furniture and high boys to strike).
accommodate 500 (either one
space or 2 spaces that can
accommodate that number).
Catering/Meal Spaces.................... 1-2 Banquet style seating of 600, 3 weeks (includes build &
(either one space or 2 spaces strike).
that can accommodate that
number).
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June 2026
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Meeting Room............................ 3 Hollow Square for 40-60. 3-4 weeks (includes build
Backbencher seating for 150: & strike).
to be set in 3 rows with
classroom tables.
Multi-Purpose Room...................... 3 Hollow Square for 20 or 3-4 weeks (includes build
Boardroom for 20. & strike).
Listening Room.......................... 1 Classroom setup to accommodate 1 Week (includes build &
100. strike).
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Bilateral Meeting Rooms................. 20 Boardroom for 20............... 3-4 weeks (includes build
& strike).
Seminar Rooms........................... 1-2 Theater style with stage to 1 Week (includes build &
accommodate 450. strike).
Production Spaces....................... 2-3 Workspace to accommodate 50 at 3-4 weeks (includes build
tables. & strike).
Workspaces.............................. 2 Classroom setup for 50......... 3-4 weeks (includes build
& strike).
Lounge Space............................ 1-2 Open space with lounge 3-4 weeks (includes build
furniture and high boys to & strike).
accommodate 500 (either one
space or 2 spaces that can
accommodate that number).
Catering/Meal Spaces.................... 1-2 Banquet style seating of 600, 3-4 weeks (includes build
(either one space or 2 spaces & strike).
that can accommodate that
number).
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July 2026
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Meeting Room............................ 3 Hollow Square for 60-80. 3 weeks (includes build &
Backbencher seating for 100 strike).
total: to be set in 1 row with
classroom tables behind the
main table on 3 sides and 2
rows of tables behind the 4th
side.
Multi-Purpose Room...................... 3 Hollow Square for 20 or 3 weeks (includes build &
Boardroom for 20. strike).
Listening Room.......................... 2 Classroom setup for 450........ 3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
Bilateral Meeting Rooms................. 20 Boardroom for 20............... 3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
Production Spaces....................... 2-3 Workspace to accommodate 50 at 3 weeks (includes build &
tables. strike).
Workspaces.............................. 2 Classroom setup for 50......... 3 weeks (includes build &
strike).
Lounge Space............................ 1-2 Open space with lounge 3 weeks (includes build &
furniture and high boys to strike).
accommodate 500 (either one
space or 2 spaces that can
accommodate that number).
Catering/Meal Spaces.................... 1-2 Banquet style seating of 600, 3 weeks (includes build &
(either one space or 2 spaces strike).
that can accommodate that
number).
Overflow Lunch Space.................... 1 Banquet style seating of 1,000. 1 Week (includes build &
strike).
VIP Catering Lunch Space................ 1 Banquet style or King Table for 1 Week (includes build &
up to 100. strike).
External Partner Meeting Room........... 1-2 Hollow Square for 40........... 1 Week (includes build &
Backbencher seating for 80..... strike).
Press Conference Rooms.................. 3 Theater style with stage to 4-5 weeks (includes build
accommodate 150. & strike).
Media Space............................. 1 Workspace to accommodate 150 at 4-5 weeks (includes build
tables. & strike).
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September 2026
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Meeting Room............................ 4 Hollow Square for 40-60. 4-5 weeks (includes build
Backbencher seating for 150: & strike).
to be set in 3 rows with
classroom tables.
Multi-Purpose Room...................... 4 Hollow Square for 20 or 4-5 weeks (includes build
Boardroom for 20. & strike).
Listening Room.......................... 1 Classroom setup to accommodate 4-5 weeks (includes build
100. & strike).
Bilateral Meeting Rooms................. 20 Boardroom for 20............... 4-5 weeks (includes build
& strike).
Seminar Rooms........................... 1-2 Theater style with stage to 4-5 weeks (includes build
accommodate 450. & strike).
Production Spaces....................... 2-3 Workspace to accommodate 50 at 4-5 weeks (includes build
tables. & strike).
Workspaces.............................. 2 Classroom setup for 50......... 4-5 weeks (includes build
& strike).
Lounge Space............................ 1-2 Open space with lounge 4-5 weeks (includes build
furniture and high boys to & strike).
accommodate 600 (either one
space or 2 spaces that can
accommodate that number).
Catering/Meal Spaces.................... 1-2 Banquet style seating of 800, 4-5 weeks (includes build
(either one space or 2 spaces & strike).
that can accommodate that
number).
VIP Catering Lunch Space................ 1 Banquet style or King Table for 4-5 weeks (includes build
80. & strike).
Press Conference Rooms.................. 3 Theater style with stage to 4-5 weeks (includes build
accommodate 150. & strike).
Media Space............................. 1 Workspace to accommodate 150 at 4-5 weeks (includes build
tables. & strike).
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October 2026
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Meeting Room............................ 3-4 Hollow Square for 40-60. 4-5 weeks (includes build
Backbencher seating for 150: & strike).
to be set in 3 rows with
classroom tables.
Multi-Purpose Room...................... 3 Hollow Square for 20 or 4-5 weeks (includes build
Boardroom for 20. & strike).
Listening Room.......................... 2 Classroom setup to accommodate 4-5 weeks (includes build
250 each. & strike).
Bilateral Meeting Rooms................. 25 Boardroom for 20............... 4-5 weeks (includes build
& strike).
Production Spaces....................... 2-3 Workspace to accommodate 50 at 4-5 weeks (includes build
tables. & strike).
Workspaces.............................. 2 Classroom setup for 50......... 4-5 weeks (includes build
& strike).
Lounge Space............................ 1-2 Open space with lounge 4-5 weeks (includes build
furniture and high boys to & strike).
accommodate 600 (either one
space or 2 spaces that can
accommodate that number).
Catering/Meal Spaces.................... 1-2 Banquet style seating of 800 4-5 weeks (includes build
(either one space or 2 spaces & strike).
that can accommodate that
number).
VIP Catering Lunch Space................ 1 Banquet style or King Table for 4-5 weeks (includes build
80. & strike).
Press Conference Rooms.................. 3 Theater style with stage to 4-5 weeks (includes build
accommodate 150. & strike).
Media Space............................. 1 Workspace to accommodate 150 at 4-5 weeks (includes build
tables. & strike).
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IV. Event Spaces
More than one reception or dinner will be hosted in the selected
city during the meetings. Therefore, please provide a full description
of large venue(s) that can be used for large meetings/events and are
available within the proposed timetable in which the city is interested
in bidding to host. Please provide several options to include photos of
the venues that show them in use for receptions and dinners. Be sure to
conduct market research that none of these venues have any questionable
associations or legal issues. The venues should be able to host the
following types of events:
a. Locations for large Welcome Reception(s) of approximately 300
guests.
b. Locations for Ministerial Level Dinner(s) for approximately 100
high level guests.
c. Locations for Ministerial Level Reception(s) for approximately
200 guests.
d. Locations for Cultural and Topic-Specific Experience(s)
[cir] Universities and research facilities;
[cir] U.S. companies with factories and production facilities that
have trade and investment ties to G20 countries;
[cir] Tourist Attractions for group outings (museums, historical
sites, boat rides to iconic destinations, sporting events, etc.)--
purpose would be so that foreign delegations experience the city first-
hand to enrich the meeting experience.
V. Accommodations
When proposing a meeting venue, please include a detailed
description of four- and five-star hotels in proximity to the venue
with room number capacity (including suites) and room rates.
During the meeting cluster dates, the number of hotel rooms needed
for meeting guests will fluctuate from 500-1,500 rooms (this is not
cumulative).
a. Identify number of sleeping room nights that could be
accommodated by U.S. Government per diem room rate.
b. The U.S. Government (Department of State) will select one hotel
closest to the venue to serve as the U.S. Government Trip Hotel.
i. This hotel will have a contract agreement between the hotel
property and the U.S. Government (Department of State) for meeting/
function spaces and room nights.
ii. Some designed room nights will be self-pay by the occupant;
others will be designated and paid via master account.
c. Room builds for these meetings will fluctuate throughout the
weeks of the meetings with various groups arriving and departing for
meeting at different days/times.
d. A booking system for the Foreign Delegations, via Letter of
Intent, will be based upon bell-curve booking capability allowing
reservation of only the rooms needed thus avoiding costly cancellation
or changes later.
e. Other participating U.S. Government agencies (Department of
Treasury, Commerce, or other) may deploy implementers who will
establish room bocks in identified hotel properties.
i. Payment would be via occupant self-pay or via implementer
contract as determined necessary and contracted by the participating
agency or Foreign Delegations.
IV. Airport
When proposing please include the frequency and destinations of
flights of the nearest airports.
a. An international airport with frequent and consistent daily
connections to and from countries from the continents of Africa, Asia,
Europe, and South America.
b. An international airport with detailed description of exclusive
meet and great areas involving transportation holding/waiting, loading,
and rally points around the commercial air operations.
V. Transportation
a. List of at least three (3) reputable charter shuttle/bus
companies the U.S. Government can contract with to provide
transportation to the delegates.
b. List of three (3) transportation companies that can provide car
service.
c. List of parking lots that can accommodate transportation modes
that shuttle G20 guests and host delegations.
d. List public transportation available in the city, and how it can
be used for foreign delegates to facilitate arrival and departures at
the main meeting/event site.
VI. Security
Brief statement of the current security of the city and what sort
of city resources would be available to ensure
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foreign delegations would be safe while there.
Presentations and Site Visits: After an initial review of all
proposals in February 2025, to include a virtual presentation in early-
to-mid February, cities will be identified to move to the next round of
review. Prior to final selection, the Office of the Chief of Protocol
at the Department of State may also request a site visit of the city to
review the venues and meet with city officials who are part of the
proposal.
(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2651a, 2656; 5 U.S.C. 552(a))
Tara A. Juliard,
Senior Protocol Officer, Office of the Chief of Protocol, Major Events
Division, Department of State.
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