Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Object Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Rubens: Picturing Antiquity” Exhibition

by the State Department on 09/24/2020.

Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that one object being imported from abroad pursuant to an agreement with the foreign owner or custodian for temporary display in the exhibition ``Rubens: Picturing Antiquity'' at The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades, California, and at possible...

International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Temporary Update to Republic of Cyprus (Cyprus) Country Policy

by the State Department on 09/28/2020.

The Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to update defense trade policy toward the Republic of Cyprus (Cyprus) by temporarily removing prohibitions on exports, reexports, retransfers, and temporary imports of non-lethal defense articles and defense services destined for or originating in Cyprus. On...

The State Department's Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List

by the State Department on 09/28/2020.

The Department of State is publishing the Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List identifying properties subject to additional prohibitions with respect to certain lodging-related transactions under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR).

Notice of Determinations

by the State Department on 09/29/2020.

Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that one object being imported from abroad pursuant to an agreement with the foreign owner or custodian for temporary exhibition within the 17th Century Flemish Paintings Gallery of The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center, Los Angeles, California, and at possible...

Updating the State Department's List of Entities and Subentities Associated With Cuba (Cuba Restricted List)

by the State Department on 09/29/2020.

The Department of State is publishing an update to its List of Restricted Entities and Subentities Associated with Cuba (Cuba Restricted List) with which direct financial transactions are generally prohibited under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR). The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) generally will deny...

Imposition of Nonproliferation Measures Against Foreign Persons, Including a Ban on U.S. Government Procurement

by the State Department on 10/05/2020.

A determination has been made that a number of foreign persons have engaged in activities that warrant the imposition of measures pursuant to Section 3 of the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act. The Act provides for penalties on foreign entities and individuals for the transfer to or acquisition from Iran since January 1, 1999;...

Notice of Shipping Coordination Committee Meeting in Preparation for International Maritime Organization Meeting

by the State Department on 10/06/2020.

Notice of Shipping Coordination Committee Meeting in Preparation for International Maritime Organization Meeting

by the State Department on 10/06/2020.

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation Application

by the State Department on 10/07/2020.

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 30 days for public...

Exchange Visitor Program-Moratorium on Growth in the Au Pair Program

by the State Department on 10/09/2020.

The U.S. Department of State (Department) is announcing, effective immediately, a moratorium on program growth in the Au pair category of the Exchange Visitor Program. Specifically, the Department will not designate new sponsor organizations or allow program expansions for existing sponsors. The moratorium restricts the size of the category to...

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Improving Customer Experience

by the State Department on 10/16/2020.

The Department of State has under OMB review the following proposed Information Collection Request ``Improving Customer Experience (OMB Circular A-11, Section 280 Implementation)'' for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et. seq.)

Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG): Revised RSVP Date for the DTAG Open Session on Thursday, October 22

by the State Department on 10/16/2020.

This notice corrects an erroneous RSVP date provided in an earlier notice for the Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG) open session on October 22, 2020.

Schedule of Fees for Consular Services-Documentary Services Fee

by the State Department on 10/16/2020.

The Department of State (the Department) proposes an adjustment to the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services (Schedule of Fees) for authentication of a document in the United States. The Department is incorporating the domestic authentications fee into the Schedule of Fees and increasing it from $8 to $20, in light of the findings of its Cost...

Visas: Temporary Visitors for Business or Pleasure

by the State Department on 10/21/2020.

The Department of State (``Department'') proposes to amend its regulation governing nonimmigrant visas for temporary visitors for business, the B-1 nonimmigrant visa classification, by removing two sentences defining the term ``business'' that are outdated due to changes in the INA since 1952, from when the two sentences originate. With removal...

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicants

by the State Department on 10/21/2020.

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public...

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Electronic Medical Examination for Visa Applicant

by the State Department on 10/23/2020.

The Department of State (``Department'') is seeking Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and implementing OMB guidance, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose...

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Medical Examination for Visa or Refugee Applicant

by the State Department on 10/23/2020.

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collections described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and implementing OMB guidance, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to...

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (J-NONIMMIGRANT)

by the State Department on 10/26/2020.

The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is to allow 30 days for...

Advisory Committee on Historical Diplomatic Documentation-Notice of Virtual Open Meeting for December 7, 2020

by the State Department on 10/29/2020.

Determination Pursuant to the Foreign Missions Act

by the State Department on 10/30/2020.