Search Results for keywords:"cultural property protection"

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  • 2025-05147 — Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Ecuador and Correction
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13687
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological materials from Ecuador until January 16, 2030. These restrictions, originally set in place through a 2020 agreement between the U.S. and Ecuador, aim to protect cultural property. This extension follows an exchange of diplomatic notes between the two countries, and CBP has updated its regulations to reflect and enforce this change. The rule is effective without delay due to its connection to foreign affairs.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has decided to keep some special rules that help protect old and important things from Ecuador, like really old artifacts and special cultural items. They made these rules stronger and will keep them until 2030 to help make sure these special things are safe.

  • 2025-06225 — Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Archaeological and Ecclesiastical Ethnological Material of El Salvador
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 15399
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological materials from El Salvador through March 2, 2030. These restrictions, originally imposed in 1995 and periodically extended since then, prevent the import of cultural property dating from pre-1550 AD. This recent extension follows a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and El Salvador, ensuring continued protection of these cultural artifacts. The amendment is effective immediately upon publication, bypassing usual public notice procedures due to foreign affairs considerations.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. decided to keep saying "No" to bringing some special old things from El Salvador to America until 2030, because both places agreed to take care of these treasures together.

  • 2024-31254 — Notice of Receipt of Request From the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106723
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The State Department has received a request from the Government of Vietnam seeking U.S. help to protect Vietnam's cultural heritage. This request, made under a UNESCO convention from 1970, seeks to impose U.S. restrictions on the import of certain Vietnamese archaeological and ethnological materials. These materials are significant to Vietnam's cultural heritage, and more information will be provided to the public for comment. The document published is a formal notice of this request.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department got a request from Vietnam asking for help to stop people from bringing important old things from Vietnam into the U.S., because these things are special to Vietnamese history and culture. They'll give more details later so people can say what they think about it.

  • 2021-02368 — Notice of Receipt of Request From the Government of the Republic of Albania Under Article 9 of the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8476
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Department of State has announced the receipt of a request from the Government of Albania. This request, made under Article 9 of the 1970 UNESCO Convention, seeks the United States' help in restricting the import of certain cultural items to protect Albania's archaeological and ethnological materials. More information on this request and the U.S.'s role in the UNESCO Convention can be found on the Cultural Heritage Center's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government received a letter from Albania asking for help to stop people from taking special old things out of their country. But, the letter doesn't say how long it will take to decide or how much it might cost.