Department of State April 4, 2017 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Notice of Issuance of a Presidential Permit to TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P.
Document Number: 2017-06646
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-04-04
Agency: Department of State
The Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs issued a Presidential permit to TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. (``Keystone'') on March 23, 2017, authorizing Keystone to construct, connect, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada border in Phillips County, Montana for the importation of crude oil. In accordance with Executive Order 13337 (April 30, 2004) and the January 24, 2017 Presidential Memorandum Regarding Construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, the Under Secretary determined that issuance of this permit would serve the national interest.
Intercountry Adoptions
Document Number: 2017-06558
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2017-04-04
Agency: Department of State
The Department of State (Department) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on September 8, 2016, proposing to amend its regulations implementing the 1993 Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption and the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000. 81 FR 62322. The Department hereby withdraws that action. The comments provided in response to the NPRM will be considered in drafting a new rule, which is expected to be published later this year.
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