80 FR 28338 - List of September 20, 2005, of Participating Countries and Entities in the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, Known as “Participants” for the Purposes of the Clean Diamond Trade Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-19) and Section 2 of Executive Order 13312 of July 29, 2003.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 95 (Monday, May 18, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 28338-28339] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-12001] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 9135] List of September 20, 2005, of Participating Countries and Entities in the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, Known as ``Participants'' for the Purposes of the Clean Diamond Trade Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-19) and Section 2 of Executive Order 13312 of July 29, 2003. AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: 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 updating the list of Participants eligible for trade in rough diamonds under the Act, and their respective Importing and Exporting Authorities, revising the previously published list of August 11, 2014 to reflect certain technical revisions of the List; to maintain temporary self-suspension of Venezuela from trade under the Kimberley Process as of November 4, 2010; and to maintain the suspension of the Central African Republic from trade under the Kimberley Process as of May 23, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ashley Orbach, Special Advisor, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, Department of State, (202) 647-2856. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 4 of the Clean Diamond Trade Act (the ``Act'') requires the President to prohibit the importation into, or the exportation from, the United States of any rough diamond, from whatever source, that has not been controlled through the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS). Under Section 3(2) of the Act, ``controlled through the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme'' means an importation from the territory of a Participant or exportation to the territory of a Participant of rough diamonds that is either (i) carried out in accordance with the KPCS, as set forth in regulations promulgated by the President, or (ii) controlled under a system determined by the President to meet substantially the standards, practices, and procedures of the KPCS. The referenced regulations are contained at 31 CFR part 592 (``Rough Diamond Control Regulations'')(68 FR 45777, August 4, 2003). Section 6(b) of the Act requires the President to publish in the Federal Register a list of all Participants, and all Importing and Exporting Authorities of Participants, and to update the list as necessary. Section 2 of Executive Order 13312 of July 29, 2003 delegates this function to the Secretary of State. Section 3(7) of the Act defines ``Participant'' as a state, customs territory, or regional economic integration organization identified by the Secretary of State. Section 3(3) of the Act defines ``Exporting Authority'' as one or more entities designated by a Participant from whose territory a shipment of rough diamonds is being exported as having the authority to validate a Kimberley Process Certificate. Section 3(4) of the Act defines ``Importing Authority'' as one or more entities designated by a Participant into whose territory a shipment of rough diamonds is imported as having the authority to enforce the laws and regulations of the Participant regarding imports, including the verification of the Kimberley Process Certificate accompanying the shipment. List of Participants Pursuant to Sections 3 and 6 of the Act, Section 2 of Executive Order 13312, Department of State Delegation of Authority No. 245-1 (February 13, 2009), and the Delegation of Authority from the Deputy Secretary to the Under Secretary dated October 31, 2011, I hereby identify the following entities as [[Page 28339]] of November 14, 2014, as Participants under section 6(b) of the Act. Included in this List are the Importing and Exporting Authorities for Participants, as required by Section 6(b) of the Act. This list revises the previously published list of August 11, 2014, to reflect certain technical revisions to the List, to add Mali to the List, to maintain the temporary self-suspension of Venezuela from trade under the Kimberley Process as of November 4, 2010, and to maintain the suspension of the Central African Republic from trade under the Kimberley Process as of May 23, 2013. Angola--Ministry of Geology and Mines. Armenia--Ministry of Trade and Economic Development. Australia--Exporting Authority--Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources; Importing Authority--Australian Customs Service. Bangladesh--Ministry of Commerce. Belarus--Department of Finance. Botswana--Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources. Brazil--Ministry of Mines and Energy. Cambodia--Ministry of Commerce. Cameroon--National Permanent Secretariat for the Kimberley Process in Cameroon. Canada--Natural Resources Canada. China--General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine. Congo, Democratic Republic of the--Ministry of Mines. Congo, Republic of the--Ministry of Mines. Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)--Ministry of Mines and Energy. European Union--DG/External Relations/A.2. Ghana--Precious Minerals and Marketing Company Ltd. Guinea--Ministry of Mines and Geology. Guyana--Geology and Mines Commission. India--The Gem and Jewelry Export Promotion Council. Indonesia--Directorate General of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Trade. Israel--The Diamond Controller. Japan--Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Kazakhstan--Ministry of Finance. Korea, South--Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy. Laos--Ministry of Finance. Lebanon--Ministry of Economy and Trade. Lesotho--Commissioner of Mines and Geology. Liberia--Ministry of Lands, Mines and Energy. Malaysia--Ministry of International Trade and Industry. Mali--Office of Expertise, Evaluation and Certification of Rough Diamonds. Mauritius--Ministry of Commerce. Mexico--Economic Secretariat. Namibia--Ministry of Mines and Energy. New Zealand--Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Norway--The Norwegian Goldsmiths' Association. Panama--National Customs Authority. Russia--Ministry of Finance. Sierra Leone--Government Gold and Diamond Office. Singapore--Singapore Customs. South Africa--South African Diamond Board. Sri Lanka--National Gem and Jewellery Authority. Swaziland--Office of the Commissioner of Mines. Switzerland--State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. Taiwan (Participating as Chinese Taipei--Bureau of Foreign Trade. Tanzania--Commissioner for Minerals. Thailand--Ministry of Commerce. Togo--Ministry of Mines and Geology. Turkey--Istanbul Gold Exchange. Ukraine--State Gemological Centre of Ukraine. United Arab Emirates--Dubai Metals and Commodities Center. United States of America--Importing Authority--United States Bureau of Customs and Border Protection; Exporting Authority--United States Census Bureau. Vietnam--Ministry of Trade. Zimbabwe--Ministry of Mines and Mining Development. This notice shall be published in the Federal Register. Catherine A. Novelli, Under Secretary of State, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2015-12001 Filed 5-15-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-07-P
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conditions under which computer C. Authority for Conducting the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
matching involving the Federal Matching Program Ashley Orbach, Special Advisor, Bureau
government could be performed and The legal authority for OPM to of Economic and Business Affairs,
adding certain protections for persons disclose information under this Department of State, (202) 647–2856.
applying for, and receiving, Federal agreement is 42 U.S.C. 1383(f). The legal SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 4
benefits. Section 7201 of the Omnibus authority for us to conduct this of the Clean Diamond Trade Act (the
Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Pub. matching program is 42 U.S.C. 1320b– ‘‘Act’’) requires the President to prohibit
L. 101–508) further amended the 14(a)(1) and (b)(1) and 1395w–114(a)(3). the importation into, or the exportation
Privacy Act regarding protections for from, the United States of any rough
such persons. D. Categories of Records and Persons diamond, from whatever source, that
The Privacy Act, as amended, Covered by the Matching Program has not been controlled through the
regulates the use of computer matching OPM will electronically furnish the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
by Federal agencies when records in a following information to us: Name, (KPCS). Under Section 3(2) of the Act,
system of records are matched with Social Security number, civil service ‘‘controlled through the Kimberley
other Federal, State, or local government claim number, and amount of current Process Certification Scheme’’ means an
records. It requires Federal agencies gross civil service benefits. importation from the territory of a
involved in computer matching Participant or exportation to the
programs to: E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching
territory of a Participant of rough
(1) Negotiate written agreements with Program
diamonds that is either (i) carried out in
the other agency or agencies The effective date of this matching accordance with the KPCS, as set forth
participating in the matching programs; program is July 15, 2015 provided that in regulations promulgated by the
(2) Obtain approval of the matching the following notice periods have President, or (ii) controlled under a
agreement by the Data Integrity Boards lapsed: 30 days after publication of this system determined by the President to
of the participating Federal agencies; notice in the Federal Register and 40 meet substantially the standards,
(3) Publish notice of the computer days after notice of the matching practices, and procedures of the KPCS.
matching program in the Federal program is sent to Congress and OMB. The referenced regulations are
Register; The matching program will continue for contained at 31 CFR part 592 (‘‘Rough
(4) Furnish detailed reports about 18 months from the effective date and, Diamond Control Regulations’’)(68 FR
matching programs to Congress and if both agencies meet certain conditions, 45777, August 4, 2003).
OMB; it may extend for an additional 12
(5) Notify applicants and beneficiaries Section 6(b) of the Act requires the
months thereafter. President to publish in the Federal
that their records are subject to
matching; and [FR Doc. 2015–11895 Filed 5–15–15; 8:45 am] Register a list of all Participants, and all
(6) Verify match findings before BILLING CODE 4191–02–P Importing and Exporting Authorities of
reducing, suspending, terminating, or Participants, and to update the list as
denying a person’s benefits or necessary. Section 2 of Executive Order
payments. DEPARTMENT OF STATE 13312 of July 29, 2003 delegates this
function to the Secretary of State.
B. SSA Computer Matches Subject to [Public Notice 9135] Section 3(7) of the Act defines
the Privacy Act ‘‘Participant’’ as a state, customs
List of September 20, 2005, of
We have taken action to ensure that territory, or regional economic
Participating Countries and Entities in
all of our computer matching programs integration organization identified by
the Kimberley Process Certification
comply with the requirements of the the Secretary of State. Section 3(3) of the
Scheme, Known as ‘‘Participants’’ for
Privacy Act, as amended. Act defines ‘‘Exporting Authority’’ as
the Purposes of the Clean Diamond
one or more entities designated by a
Kirsten J. Moncada, Trade Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108–19) and
Participant from whose territory a
Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Section 2 of Executive Order 13312 of
shipment of rough diamonds is being
Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel. July 29, 2003.
exported as having the authority to
Notice of Computer Matching Program, AGENCY: Department of State. validate a Kimberley Process Certificate.
SSA With the Office of Personnel ACTION: Notice. Section 3(4) of the Act defines
Management (OPM) ‘‘Importing Authority’’ as one or more
SUMMARY: In accordance with Sections 3 entities designated by a Participant into
A. Participating Agencies and 6 of the Clean Diamond Trade Act whose territory a shipment of rough
SSA and OPM. of 2003 (Pub. L. 108–19) and Section 2 diamonds is imported as having the
of Executive Order 13312 of July 29, authority to enforce the laws and
B. Purpose of the Matching Program 2003, the Department of State is regulations of the Participant regarding
The purpose of this matching program updating the list of Participants eligible imports, including the verification of
is to set forth the terms, conditions, and for trade in rough diamonds under the the Kimberley Process Certificate
safeguards under which OPM will Act, and their respective Importing and accompanying the shipment.
provide us with civil service benefit and Exporting Authorities, revising the
payment data. This disclosure will previously published list of August 11, List of Participants
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provide us with information necessary 2014 to reflect certain technical Pursuant to Sections 3 and 6 of the
to verify an individual’s self- revisions of the List; to maintain Act, Section 2 of Executive Order 13312,
certification of eligibility for the Extra temporary self-suspension of Venezuela Department of State Delegation of
Help with Medicare Prescription Drug from trade under the Kimberley Process Authority No. 245–1 (February 13,
Plan Costs program (Extra Help). It will as of November 4, 2010; and to maintain 2009), and the Delegation of Authority
also enable us to identify individuals the suspension of the Central African from the Deputy Secretary to the Under
who may qualify for Extra Help as part Republic from trade under the Secretary dated October 31, 2011, I
of our Medicare outreach efforts. Kimberley Process as of May 23, 2013. hereby identify the following entities as
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of November 14, 2014, as Participants Mali—Office of Expertise, Evaluation The purpose of this notice is to improve
under section 6(b) of the Act. Included and Certification of Rough Diamonds. the public’s awareness of, and
in this List are the Importing and Mauritius—Ministry of Commerce. participation in, this aspect of FAA’s
Exporting Authorities for Participants, Mexico—Economic Secretariat. regulatory activities. Neither publication
as required by Section 6(b) of the Act. Namibia—Ministry of Mines and of this notice nor the inclusion or
This list revises the previously Energy. omission of information in the summary
published list of August 11, 2014, to New Zealand—Ministry of Foreign is intended to affect the legal status of
reflect certain technical revisions to the Affairs and Trade. the petition or its final disposition.
List, to add Mali to the List, to maintain Norway—The Norwegian Goldsmiths’
the temporary self-suspension of Association. DATE: Comments on this petition must
Venezuela from trade under the Panama—National Customs identify the petition docket number and
Kimberley Process as of November 4, Authority. must be received on or before June 8,
2010, and to maintain the suspension of Russia—Ministry of Finance. 2015.
the Central African Republic from trade Sierra Leone—Government Gold and
Diamond Office. ADDRESSES: You may send comments
under the Kimberley Process as of May
23, 2013. Singapore—Singapore Customs. identified by Docket Number FAA–
Angola—Ministry of Geology and South Africa—South African 2015–0726 using any of the following
Mines. Diamond Board. methods:
Armenia—Ministry of Trade and Sri Lanka—National Gem and • Government-Wide rulemaking Web
Economic Development. Jewellery Authority. site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
Australia—Exporting Authority— Swaziland—Office of the and follow the instructions for sending
Department of Industry, Tourism and Commissioner of Mines. your comments electronically.
Resources; Importing Authority— Switzerland—State Secretariat for
Australian Customs Service. • Mail: Send comments to the Docket
Economic Affairs.
Bangladesh—Ministry of Commerce. Management Facility; U.S. Department
Taiwan (Participating as Chinese
Belarus—Department of Finance. Taipei—Bureau of Foreign Trade. of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Botswana—Ministry of Minerals, Tanzania—Commissioner for Avenue SE., West Building Ground
Energy and Water Resources. Minerals. Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC
Brazil—Ministry of Mines and Energy. Thailand—Ministry of Commerce. 20590.
Cambodia—Ministry of Commerce. Togo—Ministry of Mines and • Fax: Fax comments to the Docket
Cameroon—National Permanent Geology. Management Facility at 202–493–2251.
Secretariat for the Kimberley Process in Turkey—Istanbul Gold Exchange.
Cameroon. • Hand Delivery: Bring comments to
Ukraine—State Gemological Centre of the Docket Management Facility in
Canada—Natural Resources Canada.
Ukraine. Room W12–140 of the West Building
China—General Administration of
United Arab Emirates—Dubai Metals
Quality Supervision, Inspection and Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
and Commodities Center.
Quarantine. Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between
Congo, Democratic Republic of the— United States of America—Importing
Authority—United 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Ministry of Mines. Friday, except Federal holidays.
Congo, Republic of the—Ministry of States Bureau of Customs and Border
Protection; Exporting Authority— Privacy: We will post all comments
Mines.
Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)—Ministry United States Census Bureau. we receive, without change, to http://
of Mines and Energy. Vietnam—Ministry of Trade. www.regulations.gov, including any
European Union—DG/External Zimbabwe—Ministry of Mines and personal information you provide.
Relations/A.2. Mining Development. Using the search function of our docket
Ghana—Precious Minerals and This notice shall be published in the Web site, anyone can find and read the
Marketing Company Ltd. Federal Register. comments received into any of our
Guinea—Ministry of Mines and Catherine A. Novelli, dockets, including the name of the
Geology. Under Secretary of State, Department of State.
individual sending the comment (or
Guyana—Geology and Mines signing the comment for an association,
[FR Doc. 2015–12001 Filed 5–15–15; 8:45 am]
Commission. business, labor union, etc.). You may
India—The Gem and Jewelry Export BILLING CODE 4710–07–P
review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Promotion Council. Statement in the Federal Register
Indonesia—Directorate General of published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Trade. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 19477–78).
Israel—The Diamond Controller.
Japan—Ministry of Economy, Trade Federal Aviation Administration Docket: To read background
and Industry. [Summary Notice No. PE–2015–28]
documents or comments received, go to
Kazakhstan—Ministry of Finance. http://www.regulations.gov at any time
Korea, South—Ministry of Commerce, Petition for Exemption; Summary of or to the Docket Management Facility in
Industry and Energy. Petition Received Room W12–140 of the West Building
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Laos—Ministry of Finance. Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Lebanon—Ministry of Economy and AGENCY: Federal Aviation Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between
Trade. Administration (FAA), DOT. 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Lesotho—Commissioner of Mines and ACTION: Notice of petition for exemption Friday, except Federal holidays.
Geology. received.
Liberia—Ministry of Lands, Mines FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
and Energy. SUMMARY: This notice contains a Alphonso Pendergrass (202) 267–4713.
Malaysia—Ministry of International summary of a petition seeking relief This notice is published pursuant to 14
Trade and Industry. from specified requirements of 14 CFR. CFR 11.85.
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