81 FR 10701 - U.S. Department of State Advisory Committee on Private International Law (ACPIL): Public Meeting on Electronic Commerce

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 40 (March 1, 2016)

Page Range		10701-10702
FR Document		2016-04522

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 1, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 1, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10701-10702]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04522]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9456]


U.S. Department of State Advisory Committee on Private 
International Law (ACPIL): Public Meeting on Electronic Commerce

    The Office of the Assistant Legal Adviser for Private International 
Law, Department of State, gives notice of a public meeting to discuss a 
Working Paper prepared by the Secretariat of the United Nations 
Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). The public meeting 
will take place on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. EDT. 
This is not a meeting of the full Advisory Committee.
    The UNCITRAL Secretariat has revised draft provisions on electronic 
transferable records, which are presented in the form of a model law, 
for discussion during the next meeting of UNCITRAL's Working Group IV, 
which will meet May 9-13, 2016. The

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Working Paper, which will be numbered WP.137 and will include WP.137/
Add.1, will be available at http://www.uncitral.org/uncitral/en/commission/working_groups/4Electronic_Commerce.html.
    The purpose of the public meeting is to obtain the views of 
concerned stakeholders on the topics addressed in the Working Paper in 
advance of the meeting of Working Group IV. Those who cannot attend but 
wish to comment are welcome to do so by email to Michael Coffee at 
[email protected].
    Time and Place: The meeting will take place from 10 a.m. until 12 
p.m. EDT in Room 356, South Building, State Department Annex 4, 
Washington, DC 20037. Participants should plan to arrive at the Navy 
Hill gate on the west side of 23rd Street NW., at the intersection of 
23rd Street NW., and D Street NW., by 9:30 a.m. for visitor screening. 
If you are unable to attend the public meeting and would like to 
participate from a remote location, teleconferencing will be available.
    Public Participation: This meeting is open to the public, subject 
to the capacity of the meeting room. Access to the building is strictly 
controlled. For pre-clearance purposes, those planning to attend should 
email [email protected] providing full name, address, date of birth, 
citizenship, driver's license or passport number, and email address. 
This information will greatly facilitate entry into the building. A 
member of the public needing reasonable accommodation should email 
[email protected] not later than April 26, 2016. Requests made after that 
date will be considered, but might not be able to be fulfilled. If you 
would like to participate by telephone, please email [email protected] to 
obtain the call-in number and other information.
    Data from the public is requested pursuant to Public Law 99-399 
(Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986), as 
amended; Public Law 107-56 (USA PATRIOT Act); and E.O. 13356. The 
purpose of the collection is to validate the identity of individuals 
who enter Department facilities.
    The data will be entered into the Visitor Access Control System 
(VACS-D) database. Please see the Security Records System of Records 
Notice (State-36) at https://foia.state.gov/_docs/SORN/State-36.pdf for 
additional information.

    Dated: February 19, 2016.
Michael S. Coffee,
Attorney-Adviser, Office of Private International Law, Office of the 
Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State.
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DATES: To be assured of timely In accordance with paragraph 2(d) of 1. Full Name;
consideration, expressions of interest the Understanding and paragraphs 3 2. Contact information (should
are requested no later than March 31, and 4 of Article 5 of the Agreement include a business address, telephone
2016. Establishing a Secretariat for number, and email address);
Environmental Matters Under CAFTA– 3. Citizenship(s);
ADDRESSES: Expressions of interest
DR, on July 3, 2012, the Council set 4. A resume’ or curriculum vitae;
should be emailed or faxed to Laura 5. A letter of reference;
forth procedures for the Secretariat to
Buffo, Office of Environment and 6. Three individuals, in addition to
follow regarding the engagement of such
Natural Resources, Office of the United the author of the letter of reference, who
experts. See Decision No. 10,
States Trade Representative (Laura_ are willing to serve as a reference and
‘‘Engagement of Environmental Experts
Buffo@ustr.eop.gov, Fax: 202–395– provide information regarding the
to Assist the Secretariat for
9510), and Neal Morris, Office of expert’s professional experience (should
Environmental Matters with the
Environmental Quality and include name, contact information, and
Preparation of Factual Records.’’
Transboundary Issues, Bureau of Oceans relationship to expert);
Pursuant to Decision No. 10, when the
and International Environmental and 7. A summary of any current and past
General Coordinator deems it necessary,
Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of employment by, consulting experience,
such as when the existing roster does
State (MorrisND@state.gov, Fax: 202– or other work for any of the
not contain any individuals with the
647–5947), with the subject line Governments that are a Party to the
relevant expertise that is necessary to
‘‘CAFTA–DR Roster of Environmental CAFTA–DR;
assist the SEM in the preparation of a
Experts to Assist in Development of 8. Proof of Spanish and English
particular factual record, the General
Factual Records.’’ If you have access to language proficiency, written and
Coordinator shall seek input from the
the Internet, you can view and comment spoken.
Council Members on additional
on this notice by going to: http:// For additional information, please
candidates for the roster. The Council
www.regulations.gov/#!home and visit: http://www.state.gov/e/oes/eqt/
shall decide, by consensus, to accept the
searching on docket number: DOS– trade/caftadr/.
revisions to the roster as proposed or
2016–0006. Disclaimer: This Public Notice is a
with modifications.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neal Decision No. 10 provides that request for expressions of interest, and
Morris—MorrisND@state.gov, (202) individuals selected for inclusion on the is not a request for applications. No
647–9312; or Laura Buffo—Laura_ roster shall: granting of money is directly associated
Buffo@ustr.eop.gov, (202) 395–9424. • Have demonstrated a record of good with this request. The State Department
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant judgment, objectivity and and USTR will select which
to Article 17.7 and 17.8 of CAFTA–DR, environmental expertise; environmental experts will be
any person of a Party may file a • Carry out all duties fairly, recommended by the United States for
submission with the CAFTA–DR thoroughly and diligently; inclusion on the roster.
Secretariat asserting that a Party is • Demonstrate national or regional
Dated: February 24, 2016.
failing to effectively enforce its expertise where possible;
• Avoid impropriety or the Deborah Klepp,
environmental laws. Where the Director, Office of Environmental Quality and
appearance of impropriety and shall
Secretariat determines that a submission Transboundary Issues, Department of State.
observe high standards of conduct so
meets the criteria set out in paragraph [FR Doc. 2016–04519 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am]
that the integrity or impartiality of any
2 and 4 of Article 17.7, and where the
work performed by the expert at the BILLING CODE 4710–09–P
Secretariat considers that the
request of the SEM shall not be called
submission, in light of any response
into question;
provided by the Party, warrants • Not seek or receive instructions DEPARTMENT OF STATE
developing a factual record, the from any government or any other
Secretariat shall so inform the Council [Public Notice: 9456]
authority external to the SEM or
and provide its reasons. The Secretariat Council. Accordingly, experts shall not U.S. Department of State Advisory
shall prepare a factual record if the have ex parte contacts with any of the Committee on Private International
Council, by vote of any Party, instructs Parties without the prior explicit Law (ACPIL): Public Meeting on
it to do so. We recommend that consent of the Secretariat or Council; Electronic Commerce
submitters review completed factual • Safeguard from public disclosure
records by visiting the CAFTA–DR any information received in their The Office of the Assistant Legal
Secretariat Web site at www.saa- capacity as an environmental expert, Adviser for Private International Law,
sem.org. where the information is designated by Department of State, gives notice of a
Pursuant to paragraph 2(d) of the its source as confidential or proprietary; public meeting to discuss a Working
Understanding Regarding the • Ensure that his or her work Paper prepared by the Secretariat of the
Establishment of a Secretariat for complies with all applicable laws and United Nations Commission on
Environmental Matters Under CAFTA– regulations; and International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).
DR (the Understanding), the Council • Promptly disclose any interest, The public meeting will take place on
shall establish a roster of environmental relationship or matter that is likely to Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 10 a.m. until
experts, comprising persons with a affect the expert’s independence or 12 p.m. EDT. This is not a meeting of
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demonstrated record of good judgment, impartiality or that might reasonably the full Advisory Committee.
objectivity, and environmental create an appearance of impropriety or The UNCITRAL Secretariat has
expertise, including regional expertise, an apprehension of bias in his work. revised draft provisions on electronic
from which the Secretariat shall select, The State Department and USTR are transferable records, which are
as appropriate, individuals to assist the requesting expressions of interest from presented in the form of a model law,
Secretariat with the preparation of experts who wish to be included on the for discussion during the next meeting
factual records pursuant to Article 17.8 roster. To do so, please submit the of UNCITRAL’s Working Group IV,
of the CAFTA–DR. following information: which will meet May 9–13, 2016. The

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Working Paper, which will be numbered Dated: February 19, 2016. Form Numbers: There are no FAA
WP.137 and will include WP.137/ Michael S. Coffee, forms associated with this collection.
Add.1, will be available at http:// Attorney-Adviser, Office of Private Type of Review: Renewal of an
www.uncitral.org/uncitral/en/ International Law, Office of the Legal Adviser, information collection.
commission/working_groups/ U.S. Department of State. Background: The Secretary of the
4Electronic_Commerce.html. [FR Doc. 2016–04522 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am] Department of Transportation (DOT)
BILLING CODE 4710–08–P and the Administrator of the Federal
The purpose of the public meeting is Aviation Administration (FAA) recently
to obtain the views of concerned affirmed that all unmanned aircraft,
stakeholders on the topics addressed in including model aircraft, are aircraft. As
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the Working Paper in advance of the such, in accordance with 49 U.S.C.
meeting of Working Group IV. Those Federal Aviation Administration 44101(a) and as further prescribed in 14
who cannot attend but wish to comment CFR part 47, registration is required
are welcome to do so by email to Agency Information Collection prior to operation. See 80 FR 63912,
Michael Coffee at coffeems@state.gov. Activities: Requests for Comments; 63913 (October 22, 2015). Aircraft
Time and Place: The meeting will Clearance of Renewed Approval of registration is necessary to ensure
Information Collection: Small personal accountability among all users
take place from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Unmanned Aircraft Registration of the national airspace system. See id.
EDT in Room 356, South Building, State
System (sUAS) Aircraft registration also allows the FAA
Department Annex 4, Washington, DC
20037. Participants should plan to AGENCY: Federal Aviation and law enforcement agencies to
Administration (FAA), DOT. address non-compliance by providing
arrive at the Navy Hill gate on the west
the means by which to identify an
side of 23rd Street NW., at the ACTION: Notice and request for
aircraft’s owner and operator.
intersection of 23rd Street NW., and D comments.
Respondents: Approximately 1.9
Street NW., by 9:30 a.m. for visitor million registrants annually.
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
screening. If you are unable to attend Frequency: Information is collected
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA
the public meeting and would like to invites public comments about our on occasion.
participate from a remote location, intention to request the Office of Estimated Average Burden per
teleconferencing will be available. Management and Budget (OMB) Response: 4.25 minutes.
Public Participation: This meeting is approval to renew a previously Estimated Total Annual Burden:
open to the public, subject to the approved information collection. 141,158 hours.
capacity of the meeting room. Access to Aircraft registration is necessary to Issued in Washington, DC, on February 24,
the building is strictly controlled. For ensure personal accountability among 2016.
pre-clearance purposes, those planning all users of the national airspace system. Ronda Thompson,
to attend should email pil@state.gov Aircraft registration also allows the FAA FAA Information Collection Clearance
providing full name, address, date of and law enforcement agencies to Officer, Performance, Policy, and Records
address non-compliance by providing Management Branch, ASP–110.
birth, citizenship, driver’s license or
passport number, and email address. the means by which to identify an [FR Doc. 2016–04516 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am]
This information will greatly facilitate aircraft’s owner and operator. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

entry into the building. A member of the DATES: Written comments should be
public needing reasonable submitted by May 2, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to the FAA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
accommodation should email pil@
state.gov not later than April 26, 2016. at the following address: Ronda Federal Aviation Administration
Requests made after that date will be Thompson, Room 441, Federal Aviation
considered, but might not be able to be Administration, ASP–110, 950 L’Enfant Fifth Meeting: RTCA Special
fulfilled. If you would like to participate Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20024. Committee (233) Addressing Human
Public Comments Invited: You are Factors/Pilot Interface Issues for
by telephone, please email pil@state.gov
asked to comment on any aspect of this Avionics
to obtain the call-in number and other
information collection, including (a)
information. Whether the proposed collection of AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Data from the public is requested information is necessary for FAA’s Administration (FAA), U.S. Department
pursuant to Public Law 99–399 performance; (b) the accuracy of the of Transportation (DOT).
(Omnibus Diplomatic Security and estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to ACTION: Notice of Fifth RTCA Special
Antiterrorism Act of 1986), as amended; enhance the quality, utility and clarity Committee 233 meeting.
Public Law 107–56 (USA PATRIOT of the information collection; and (d)
Act); and E.O. 13356. The purpose of ways that the burden could be SUMMARY: The FAA is issuing this notice
minimized without reducing the quality to advise the public of the Fifth RTCA
the collection is to validate the identity
of the collected information. The agency Special Committee 233 meeting.
of individuals who enter Department
will summarize and/or include your DATES: The meeting will be held March
facilities.
comments in the request for OMB’s 8–10, 2016 from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
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The data will be entered into the ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
clearance of this information collection.
Visitor Access Control System (VACS– RTCA Inc. Conference Room, 1150 18th
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
D) database. Please see the Security Street NW., Suite 910, Washington, DC,
Ronda Thompson by email at:
Records System of Records Notice Tel: (202) 330–0680.
Ronda.Thompson@faa.gov.
(State-36) at https://foia.state.gov/_docs/ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SORN/State-36.pdf for additional OMB Control Number: 2120–0765. RTCA Secretariat, 1150 18th Street NW.,
information. Title: Small Unmanned Aircraft Suite 910, Washington, DC 20036, or by
Registration System (sUAS). telephone at (202) 833–9339, fax at (202)

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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
FR Citation		81 FR 10701