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  • 2024-31255 — Cultural Property Advisory Committee Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106722
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of State has announced details for the upcoming Cultural Property Advisory Committee meeting, set to take place from February 4-6, 2025, in Washington, DC, with public participation available via videoconference. The meeting will address requests for import restrictions on cultural materials from several countries, including Vietnam, Chile, Italy, and Morocco. The public can observe the open session on February 4, 2025, and may register to provide oral comments. Written comments must be submitted by January 27, 2025, through specified methods, depending on whether they include confidential information.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department is having a meeting to talk about protecting old and important things from countries like Vietnam, Chile, Italy, and Morocco, and people can watch or talk at the meeting using their computers. If someone wants to say or write something about this, they have to do it in a special way and by a certain date.

  • 2021-00474 — 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Foreign Diplomatic Services Applications (FDSA)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2719
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of State is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for revised information collection related to the Foreign Diplomatic Services Applications. They are inviting public comments on this proposal as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public can submit their feedback by March 15, 2021, using various means such as online submissions, email, or mail. This effort is to ensure the information collection aids in managing benefits and privileges for foreign missions effectively, while also seeking to reduce the reporting burden through improved methods.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department wants people to share their thoughts on some forms that help manage what foreign diplomats can do in the country. They ask for this feedback to see if they can make the forms easier to use and are inviting comments until March 15, 2021.

  • 2024-28918 — Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Jack Whitten: The Messenger” Exhibition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99322
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of State has determined that certain objects being imported from abroad for display in the "Jack Whitten: The Messenger" exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art in New York are culturally significant. The exhibition is considered to be in the national interest of the United States. Public notice of these determinations has been issued in the Federal Register. The determinations were made under various U.S. laws and authorities governing cultural exchanges.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. State Department says that special art pieces are coming from other countries to be shown in a museum in New York because they are important and interesting. They also say it’s a good idea for everyone to get to see them, but they don’t tell us which pieces are coming or where else they might go.

  • 2025-02898 — Notice of Department of State Sanctions Actions Pursuant to the Executive Order Regarding Blocking Property With Respect to Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10314
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of State has added one or more individuals to the Treasury's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List because they meet the legal criteria set by an Executive Order targeting harmful activities by the Russian government. As a result, their assets in the U.S. are frozen, and American citizens are generally not allowed to do business with them. For more information, individuals can check the SDN List on the Office of Foreign Asset Control's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of State has made a decision to stop certain people from doing business in the U.S. because they did things that were not nice, like harmful activities related to the Russian government. Now, these people can't use their money or things in America, and U.S. folks aren't supposed to deal with them.

  • 2021-01782 — 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Training/Internship Placement Plan
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7332
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of State has asked for public comments on a proposed information collection called the Training/Internship Placement Plan. This proposal, submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, aims to optimize the Exchange Visitor Program for training and internships. It involves gathering information from sponsors and U.S. businesses that provide training or internships to foreign exchange participants. The Department estimates that the collection will involve about 30,000 responses, with an average response time of 1.5 hours each, leading to a total burden of 45,000 hours. Public comments on the proposal are requested by February 26, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of State wants to find out what people think about a plan to collect information from companies and sponsors that help foreign students with training or internships in the U.S. It's like asking everyone if it's okay to ask some questions so they can make the program better, and they hope to get answers from a lot of people by the end of February 26, 2021.

  • 2021-01811 — 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: FLO Professional Development Fellowship (PDF) Application
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7332
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of State has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of information collection concerning the Professional Development Fellowship (PDF) Application. This application is specifically for spouses and partners of U.S. government employees working overseas. The Department is seeking public comments until February 26, 2021, about the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection process. The comments received will help the Department evaluate and possibly improve the information collection, which is essential for determining the award of professional development fellowships.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department wants to hear people’s opinions about a form that helps decide if they can give special learning opportunities to people married to U.S. workers in other countries. They want to know if the form is important, how long it takes to fill out, and if it could be made better.

  • 2025-02696 — 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for a U.S. Passport for Eligible Individuals: Correction, Name Change to Passport Issued 1 Year Ago or Less, and Limited Passport Replacement
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9800
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of State is seeking public comments on a proposed revision to the Application for a U.S. Passport for Eligible Individuals (form DS-5504). This form is used by people who need to correct their passport, change their name, or replace a limited passport at no cost. The changes include revising certain statements on the form to comply with legal standards and updating language regarding gender to specify biological sex, as required by executive order. Interested individuals have until March 20, 2025, to submit their feedback.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department wants to know what people think about changes to a form used for fixing mistakes on passports, changing names, or swapping certain passports for free. They want to update how the form talks about things like "biological sex" to match legal rules, and people can share their thoughts until March 20, 2025.

  • 2021-00657 — Notice of Public Meeting To Prepare for International Maritime Organization Session
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3229
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of State announced a public meeting via teleconference on February 10, 2021, to prepare for the International Maritime Organization's session on Human Element, Training, and Watchkeeping. The meeting will discuss various agenda items, including the role of the human element, implementation and amendments to conventions, and training measures. Those interested in participating can contact Mr. Kenneth Doyle for more information. Up to 500 participants can join the teleconference by calling the provided number and using the specified participant code.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department is having a phone meeting on February 10, 2021, to talk about important boat rules and training. They want to hear what people think before the big international meeting, and you can join if you call the number and use the special code, but only up to 500 people can fit in the call.

  • 2025-01313 — International Traffic in Arms Regulations: U.S. Munitions List Targeted Revisions
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 5594
    Reading Time:about 56 minutes

    The Department of State is updating the International Traffic in Arms Regulations by revising the U.S. Munitions List (USML) to include or remove items and clarify certain entries. These changes aim to better control defense articles and services, ensuring they continue to provide a critical military or intelligence advantage. While the new rules are set to take effect on September 15, 2025, the department is also seeking public comments by March 18, 2025, to further refine the regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is changing the list of things they control when it comes to selling military and defense items, removing some things and adding others to keep them special or secretive. They want people to say what they think about these changes by next year to make sure everything is just right.

  • 2025-03092 — 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Overseas Schools Grant Status Report
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10779
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of State has proposed a collection of information regarding overseas schools and has submitted it to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. They are seeking public comments by March 28, 2025, as part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This information collection is crucial for evaluating educational opportunities for the dependents of American citizens working overseas, and ensuring proper use and management of grant funds. The proposed data collection aims to improve educational standards and facilitate the availability of accurate information about these schools.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of State wants to find out about schools overseas where kids of American workers study, and they're asking people to share their thoughts on this. They need to make sure they are using the school funds correctly and want advice on how to make the schools better.

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