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List of August 15, 2005, of Participating Countries and Entities (Hereinafter Known as “Participants”) Under the Clean Diamond Trade Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-19) and Section 2 of Executive Order 13312 of July 29, 2003
In accordance with Sections 3 and 6 of the Clean Diamond Trade Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-19) and Section 2 of Executive Order 13312 of July 29, 2003, the Department of State is identifying all the Participants eligible for trade in rough diamonds under the Act, and their respective Importing and Exporting Authorities, and revising the previously published list of July 29, 2004 (69 FR 47977-47978, August 6, 2004).
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Pieter Claesz: Master of Haarlem Still Life”
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``Pieter Claesz: Master of Haarlem Still Life,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign lenders. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, from on or about September 18, 2005, to on or about December 31, 2005, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh''
On June 20, 2005, notice was published on page 35493 of the Federal Register (volume 70, number 117) of determinations made by the Department of State pertaining to the exhibit, ``Daughter of Re: Hatshepsut, King of Egypt.'' The referenced notice is corrected to reflect that the title of the exhibition, formerly titled, ``Daughter of Re: Hatshepsut, King of Egypt,'' has been changed to ``Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh.'' The referenced notice is also corrected as to an additional object to be included in the exhibition. Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I determine that an additional object to be included in the exhibition, ``Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, is of cultural significance. The additional object is imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign owners. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit object at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, from on or about October 15, 2005 to on or about February 5, 2006, and at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York, from on or about March 21, 2006 to on or about July 9, 2006, and at the Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas, from on or about August 26, 2006 to on or about December 31, 2006, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Drawn Together: Two Albums of Renaissance Drawings by Girolamo da Carpi”
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 (68 FR 19875), I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``Drawn Together: Two Albums of Renaissance Drawings by Girolamo da Carpi,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign lenders. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from on or about September 6, 2005, to on or about December 4, 2005, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
Secondary School Student Exchange Programs
The Department is proposing to amend existing regulations set forth at 22 CFR 62.25 to impose new program administration requirements. These amendments would require program sponsors to complete criminal background checks for officers, employees, agents, representatives and volunteers acting on their behalf and would also require monthly contact with host families and students. Amendments are also proposed that would require the vetting of all adult members of a host family household through a sex offender registry maintained by the respective state of residence. A requirement to report any allegation of sexual misconduct to both the Department and local law enforcement authorities is also proposed.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “New Photography '05: Carlos Garaicoa, Bertien van Manen, Phillip Pisciotta, Robin Rhode”
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``New Photography '05: Carlos Garaicoa, Bertien van Manen, Phillip Pisciotta, Robin Rhode'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owner or custodian. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The Museum of Modern Art, New York New York, from on or about October 21, 2005 to on or about January 16, 2006, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
Statutory Debarment Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations
Notice is hereby given that the Department of State has imposed statutory debarment pursuant to Section 127.7(c) of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (``ITAR'') (22 CFR parts 120 to 130) on persons convicted of violating or conspiring to violate Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (``AECA'') (22 U.S.C. 2778).
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Rembrandt and His Time: Masterworks from the Albertina, Vienna”
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``Rembrandt and His Time: Masterworks from the Albertina, Vienna'', imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Milwaukee Art Museum, from on or about October 8, 2005, until on or about January 8, 2006, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs; Office of Canadian Affairs; International Border Crossings
Executive Order 11423, of August 16, 1968, as amended, authorizes the Secretary of State to issue Presidential permits for the construction of facilities crossing the international borders of the United States, including, but not limited to, bridges and tunnels connecting the United States with Canada or Mexico. Section 2(a) of Executive Order 13337, dated April 30, 2004, amended Executive Order 11423, inter alia, by authorizing the Secretary of State to issue Presidential permits for ``border crossings for land transportation, including motor or rail vehicles, to or from a foreign country, whether or not in conjunction with the facilities'' to which Executive Order 11423 previously applied. This new language is found in section 1(a)(vi) of Executive Order 11423, as amended. In seeking to provide guidance to the public concerning its exercise of this new permitting authority, the Department has determined, after giving the matter careful consideration, that the new ``land border crossing'' language of section 1(a)(vi) will apply to all new crossings of the international border as well as to all substantial modifications of existing crossings of the international border. The Department has also determined to assemble an interagency working group, consisting of relevant State Department personnel and personnel from other interested federal agencies, to prepare, as may be appropriate, further guidance on application of this interpretation of section 1(a)(vi) in the future. The decision document is quoted in full below, under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “International Arts and Crafts”
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``International Arts and Crafts,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign lenders. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, IN, from on or about September 25, 2005, to on or about January 22, 2006; Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, from on or about March 18, 2006, to on or about June 18, 2006, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Vincent van Gogh: The Drawings”
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``Vincent van Gogh: The Drawings,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York, from on or about October 17, 2005 to on or about December 31, 2005, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Lords of Creation: the Origins of Sacred Maya Kingship”
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that additional objects to be included in the exhibition ``Lords of Creation: the Origins of Sacred Maya Kingship,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The additional objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign lenders. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the additional exhibit objects at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA, from on or about September 10, 2005, to on or about January 2, 2006; Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas, TX, from on or about February 12, 2006, to on or about May 7, 2006; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, from on or about June 11, 2006, to on or about September 10, 2006, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-7001 and SV-1999-0011-A, DOS-Sponsored Academic Exchange Program Application and Evaluation, OMB Control No. 1405-0138
The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Title of Information Collection: DOS-sponsored Academic Exchange Program Application and Evaluation. OMB Control Number: 1405-0138. Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA/A/E/EUR). Form Numbers: DS-7001 & SV-1999-0011-A. Respondents: Applicants, current participants, and program alumni. Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,500. Estimated Number of Responses: 20,500. Average Hours Per Response: 0.74. Total Estimated Burden: 15,250. Frequency: On occasion. Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor; First Public Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Persons With Disabilities
The Advisory Committee on Persons with Disabilities will conduct its first public meeting on August 15 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The meeting is to be held in the Loy Henderson Room of the Harry S. Truman Building of the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC, located at 2201 ``C'' St. NW., Washington, DC 20520. Individuals wishing to attend must provide name, date of birth as well as social security number (or passport number and country of citizenship) to Robin Lambert via email (lambertRD@state.gov) or telphone ((202) 657-3358) before 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2005. Attendees must also have valid, government- issued identification in order to enter the Department of State building. The Advisory Committeee is made up of the Secretary of State, the Administrator for International Development and an Executive Director (all ex officio members); and eight members from outside the United States Government: Senda Benaissa, Walter Bollinger, Joni Eareckson Tada, Vail Horton, John Kemp, Albert H. Linden, Jr., Kathleen Martinez, and John Register. Established on June 23, 2004, the Advisory Committee will serve the Secretary and the Administrator in an advisory capacity with respect to the consideration of the interests of persons with disabilities in formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy and foreign assistance. The Committee is established under the general authority of the Secretary and the Department of State as set forth in Title 22 of the United States Code, in particular sections 2656 and 2651a, and in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Style and Status: Imperial Costumes From Ottoman Turkey''
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``Style and Status: Imperial Costumes from Ottoman Turkey,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, from on or about October 29, 2005 to on or about January 22, 2006, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register. For Further Information Contact: For further information, including a list of the exhibit objects, contact Wolodymyr R. Sulzynsky, the Office of the Legal Adviser, Department of State, (telephone: 202-453- 8050). The address is Department of State, SA-44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20547-0001.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Max Liebermann: From Realism to Impressionism”
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 [79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459], Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 [112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.], Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999 [64 FR 56014], Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999 [64 FR 57920], as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition, ``Max Liebermann: From Realism to Impressionism,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign lenders. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, California, from on or about September 15, 2005, to on or about January 29, 2006, the Jewish Museum, New York, New York, from on or about March 10, 2006, to on or about July 9, 2006, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collections
The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Title of Information Collection: Statement of Registration OMB Control Number: 1405-0002 Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC Form Number: DS-2032 Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,500 (total) Estimated Number of Responses: 3,500 (per year) Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours Total Estimated Burden: 7,000 hours (per year) Frequency: Every one or two years Obligation to Respond: Mandatory Title of Information Collection: Application/License for Permanent Export of Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Unclassified Technical Data OMB Control Number: 1405-0003 Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC Form Number: DSP-5 Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 (total) Estimated Number of Responses: 35,000 (per year) Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour Total Estimated Burden: 35,000 hours (per year) Frequency: On occasion Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits Title of Information Collection: Application/License for Temporary Import of Unclassified Defense Articles OMB Control Number: 1405-0013 Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC Form Number: DSP-61 Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations Estimated Number of Respondents: 200 (total) Estimated Number of Responses: 1,200 (per year) Average Hours Per Response: \1/2\ hour (30 minutes) Total Estimated Burden: 600 hours (per year) Frequency: On occasion Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits Title of Information Collection: Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles OMB Control Number: 1405-0023 Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC Form Number: DSP-73 Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations Estimated Number of Respondents: 400 (total) Estimated Number of Responses: 2,700 (per year) Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour Total Estimated Burden: 2,700 hours (per year) Frequency: On occasion Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits Title of Information Collection: Application/License for Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense Articles and Classified Technical Data OMB Control Number: 1405-0022 Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC Form Number: DSP-85 Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations Estimated Number of Respondents: 100 (total) Estimated Number of Responses: 260 (per year) Average Hours Per Response: \1/2\ hour (30 minutes) Total Estimated Burden: 130 hours (per year) Frequency: On occasion Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits Title of Information Collection: Non-Transfer and Use Certificate OMB Control Number: 1405-0021 Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC Form Number: DSP-83 Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 (total) Estimated Number of Responses: 9,000 (per year) Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour Total Estimated Burden: 9,000 hours (per year) Frequency: On occasion Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits Title of Information Collection: Statement of Political Contributions, Fees, or Commissions in Connection with the Sale of Defense Articles or Services OMB Control Number: 1405-0025 Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC Form Number: None. Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 (total) Estimated Number of Responses: 7,250 (per year) Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour Total Estimated Burden: 7,250 hours (per year) Frequency: On occasion Obligation to Respond: Mandatory Title of Information Collection: Application for Amendment to License for Export or Import of Classified or Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Technical Data OMB Control Number: 1405-0092 Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC Form Number: DSP-119 Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 (total) Estimated Number of Responses: 9,000 (per year) Average Hours Per Response: \1/2\ hour (30 minutes) Total Estimated Burden: 4,500 hours (per year) Frequency: On occasion Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits Title of Information Collection: Authority to Export Defense Articles and Services Sold under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program OMB Control Number: 1405-0051 Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC Form Number: DSP-94 Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations Estimated Number of Respondents: 250 (total) Estimated Number of Responses: 2,500 (per year) Average Hours Per Response: \1/2\ hour (30 minutes) Total Estimated Burden: 1,250 hours (per year) Frequency: On occasion Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits Title of Information Collection: Request for Approval of Manufacturing License Agreements, Technical Assistance Agreements, and Other Agreements OMB Control Number: 1405-0093 Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC Form Number: None Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 (total) Estimated Number of Responses: 6,700 (per year) Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours Total Estimated Burden: 13,400 hours (per year) Frequency: On occasion Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits Title of Information Collection: Maintenance of Records by Registrants OMB Control Number: 1405-0111 Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC Form Number: None Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 (total) Estimated Number of Responses: 5,000 (per year) Average Hours Per Response: 20 hours Total Estimated Burden: 100,000 hours (per year) Frequency: On occasion Obligation to Respond: Mandatory Title of Information Collection: Prior Approval for Brokering Activity OMB Control Number: 1405-0142 Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC Form Number: None Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations Estimated Number of Respondents: 14 (total) Estimated Number of Responses: 25 (per year) Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours Total Estimated Burden: 50 hours (per year) Frequency: On occasion Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits Title of Information Collection: Brokering Activity Reports OMB Control Number: 1405-0141 Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC Form Number: None Respondents: Business and non-profit organizations Estimated Number of Respondents: 280 (total) Estimated Number of Responses: 280 (per year) Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours Total Estimated Burden: 560 hours (per year) Frequency: On occasion Obligation to Respond: Mandatory
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form DS-157, Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application, OMB Control Number 1405-0134
The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Title of Information Collection: Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application. OMB Control Number: 1405-0134. Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. Originating Office: CA/VO. Form Number: DS-157. Respondents: All nonimmigrant visa applicants. Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,000,000 per year. Estimated Number of Responses: 7,000,000 per year. Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour. Total Estimated Burden: 7,000,000 hours per year. Frequency: Once per respondent. Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit.
Announcement of meetings of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee
The International Telecommunication Advisory Committee announces an email meeting of ITAC Study Group D to consider a normal contribution to International Telecommunication Union, Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) Study Group 9, Integrated broadband cable networks and television and sound transmission. Members of the public may participate, and may join in the discussions. The International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) will meet by email to prepare for ITU-T Study Group 9, Integrated broadband cable networks and television and sound transmission, from August 10 to 16. The agenda constitutes consideration of a single document for submission as a normal contribution; this is not the meeting for general preparation for the SG9 meeting, which is scheduled for September 28, 2005. Discussions will be conducted by email on the SGD list. Directions for access to the document being considered and the discussion list may be obtained from Julian Minard minardje@state.gov.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Monumental Sculpture in Florence: Ghiberti, Nanni di Banco, and Verrocchio''
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, and Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``Monumental Sculpture in Florence: Ghiberti, Nanni di Banco, and Verrocchio,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign lender. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC from on or about September 18, 2005 to on or about February 26, 2006 and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition; Determinations: “David Milne Watercolors: Painting Toward the Light”
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, and Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``David Milne Watercolors: Painting Toward the Light,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign lenders. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY from on or about November 7, 2005 to on or about January 29, 2006, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition; Determinations: “The Origins of European Printmaking: 15th Century Woodcuts and Their Public”
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 [79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459], Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 [112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.], Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999 [64 FR 56014], Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999 [64 FR 57920], as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition, ``The Origins of European Printmaking: 15th Century Woodcuts and Their Public,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign lenders. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, from on or about September 4, 2005, to on or about November 27, 2005, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “RUSSIA!”
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``RUSSIA!,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign lenders. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, NY, from on or about September 16, 2005, to on or about January 12, 2006, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “RUSSIA!: The Majesty of the Tsars: Treasures From the Kremlin Museum'
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``RUSSIA!: The Majesty of the Tsars: Treasures from the Kremlin Museum,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to a loan agreement with a foreign lender. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Guggenheim-Hermitage Museum, Las Vegas, NV, from on or about September 1, 2005, to on or about January 15, 2006, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Request for Grant Proposals: FY2006 International Educators Program
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and the Office of Global Educational Programs announce an open competition to administer a new semester-long International Educators Program for outstanding secondary-level teachers from Southeast Asia, the Near East, South Asia (except Afghanistan) and Russia. The total grant award for program and administrative purposes is anticipated to be $1,650,000. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to cooperate with the Bureau in the administration and implementation of the FY2006 International Educators Program.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Cezanne in Provence”
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``Cezanne in Provence'', imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the National Gallery of Art, from on or about January 29, 2006, until on or about May 7, 2006, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
Announcement of Meetings of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee
The International Telecommunication Advisory Committee announces various meetings of the ITAC Study Groups for the remainder of the calendar year in preparation for technical and advisory group meetings of the International Telecommunication Union, Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T), and the OAS Inter American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL). Members of the public will be admitted to the extent that seating is available, and may join in the discussions, subject to the instructions of the Chair. The International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) will meet to prepare for ITU-T Study Group 3, Charging and Accounting Principles, on Thursday, July 28; Wednesday, August 17; and August 24, 2005, both from 2-4 p.m. in the Washington, DC metro area. Directions to the meeting location and conference bridge information (if any) may be obtained from Julian Minard: minardje@state.gov. The International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) will meet to prepare for ITU-T Study Group 17, Security, by e-mail between July 29 and August 3 and between September 5 and 10, 2005. An additional SG17 preparatory meeting will be held in the Washington, DC area on Thursday August 11, 2005. Access to these meetings may be arranged by contacting Julian Minard at minardje@state.gov. The International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) will meet to prepare for the ITU-T Advisory Group on Thursday, September 8; Thursday September 29; and Thursday, October 13, 2005, all from 2-4 p.m. Access to these meetings may be arranged by contacting Julian Minard at minardje@state.gov. The International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) will meet to prepare for the meeting of CITEL Permanent Consultative Committee I, Telecommunication Standardization, on Friday, July 29, from 9 a.m. -noon, and Tuesday, August 16, from 2-4 p.m. Access to these meetings may be arranged by contacting Julian Minard at minardje@state.gov. The International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) will meet to prepare for the meeting of the CITEL Permanent Executive Committee (COM/CITEL) on Wednesday, September 7; Wednesday, October 12; Wednesday, November 16; and Wednesday, November 30, all from 2-4 p.m. Access to these meetings may be arranged by contacting Julian Minard at minardje@state.gov.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “A Masterpiece Reconstructed: The Hours of Louis XII”
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``A Masterpiece Reconstructed: The Hours of Louis XII'', imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the J. Paul Getty Museum, from on or about October 18, 2005, until on or about January 8, 2006, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
United States-Egypt Science and Technology Joint Board
Public announcement of a science and technology program for competitive grants to support international, collaborative projects in science and technology between U.S. and Egyptian cooperators.
United States-Egypt Science and Technology Joint Board
Public announcement of a science and technology program for competitive grants to support Junior Scientist Development visits by U.S. and Egyptian scientists.
Amendments to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Part 126
The Department of State is amending and/or clarifying the content of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The affected part of the ITAR is: Part 126Policies and Provisions. See Supplementary Information for a description of the changes and clarifications made.
Announcement of Meetings of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee
The International Telecommunication Advisory Committee announces a meeting of U.S. Study Group A on July 28, 2005, which will be held to prepare positions for the next meeting of ITU-T Study Group 3, and three meetings to prepare for ITU Development Sector Study Group Meetings 1 and 2. Members of the public will be admitted to the extent that seating is available, and may join in the discussions, subject to the instructions of the Chair. The International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) will meet on Thursday, July 28, 2005, 2:00-4:00pm, to prepare U.S. and company contributions for the next meeting of ITU-accounting principles, which will take place September 12-16, 2005. The U.S. Study Group A meeting will be held at the AT&T Innovation Center, 1133 21st St, Suite 210, Washington, DC. A conference bridge will be available to those outside the Washington Metro area. Directions to the meeting and conference bridge information may be obtained from minardje@state.gov. The International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) will meet on Tuesday, July 26, 2005, and on August 2 and August 30 to prepare for the ITU-D Study Group 1 and 2 meetings, which will take place in September in Geneva. All preparatory meetings will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Room 2533A of the State Department. Entrance to the Department of State is controlled; those intending to attend a meeting should send their clearance data by fax to (202) 647-7407 or e-mail to mccorklend@state.gov not later than 24 hours before the meeting. Please include the name of the meeting, your name, social security number, date of birth and organizational affiliation. One of the following valid photo identifications will be required for admittance: U.S. driver's license with your photo, U.S. passport, or U.S. Government identification. Directions to the meeting may be obtained by calling 202 647-2592.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “The Golden Age of Russian Icons-Novgorod the Great”
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``The Golden Age of Russian IconsNovgorod the Great,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, Maryland, from on or about November 19, 2005 to on or about February 12, 2006, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls; Notifications to the Congress of Proposed Commercial Export Licenses
Notice is hereby given that the Department of State has forwarded the attached Notifications of Proposed Export Licenses to the Congress on the dates indicated pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) and in compliance with section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776).
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form DS-3083, Training Registration (for Non-U.S. Government Persons), OMB Control No. 1405-0145
The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Title of Information Collection: Training Registration (for Non-U.S. Government Persons). OMB Control Number: 1405-0145. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Originating Office: Foreign Service Institute (FSI). Form Number: DS-3083. Respondents: Respondents are non-U.S. government persons and/or their eligible family members, authorized by Public Law 105-277 to receive training delivered by the Foreign Service Institute on a reimbursable or advance of funds basis. Estimated Number of Respondents: 200. Estimated Number of Responses: 200. Average Hours per Response: 0.5. Total Estimated Burden: 100. Frequency: On occasion. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Forms DS-573, DS-574, DS-575, and DS-576, Overseas Schools-Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP), OMB Control No. 1405-0036
The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Title of Information Collection: Overseas Schools Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP). OMB Control Number: 1405-0036. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Originating Office: A/OPR/OS. Form Number: DS-573, DS-574, DS-575, DS-576. Respondents: Recipients of grants. Estimated Number of Respondents: 190. Estimated Number of Responses: 190. Average Hours Per Response: 1.50. Total Estimated Burden: 285 hours. Frequency: Annually. Obligation to Respond: Required to retain a benefit.
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-4085, Application for Additional Visa Pages, OBM Control Number 1405-0159
The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Title of Information Collection: Application for Additional Visa Pages. OMB Control Number: 1405-0159. Type of Request: New collection. Originating Office: CA/PPT/FO/FC. Form Number: DS-4085. Respondents: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 30,000 per year. Estimated Number of Responses: 30,000 per year. Average Hours per Response: 20 minutes. Total Estimated Burden: 10,000 hours per year. Frequency: On occasion. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-82, Application for a U.S. Passport by Mail, OBM Control Number 1405-0020
The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Title of Information Collection: Application for a U.S. Passport by Mail. OMB Control Number: 1405-0020. Type of Request: Extension. Originating Office: CA/PPT/FO/FC. Form Number: DS-82. Respondents: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,900,000 per year. Estimated Number of Responses: 2,900,000 per year. Average Hours Per Response: 40 minutes. Total Estimated Burden: 1,933,333 hours per year. Frequency: On occasion. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
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