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The State Department has delegated certain responsibilities related to debt collection and waiver of claims to the Director of Financial Policy, Reporting, and Analysis. These duties, previously overseen by the Comptroller, involve managing debts owed to the Department. The delegation allows for the collection, settlement, and waiver of these debts but does not permit further re-delegation. This authority is formalized under various U.S. laws and regulations and was published in the Federal Register.

The U.S. Department of State has decided to enforce sanctions against certain foreign entities and individuals under the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act. These punishments are for transferring or acquiring goods, services, or technology that could help develop weapons of mass destruction or missile systems. Specifically, companies from China and a North Korean individual in China are affected. The sanctions include a ban on U.S. government procurement and assistance, as well as suspending export licenses for these entities. These measures will be in place for two years unless changed by the Secretary of State.

The State Department has determined that certain objects being imported for display in the “Anne Frank” exhibition at the Center for Jewish History in New York, and possibly other locations in the U.S., are culturally significant. These exhibitions are considered to be in the national interest. This determination is authorized under various U.S. laws and executive orders and has been made public via the Federal Register. For further details or inquiries, contact information for the Program Coordinator, Reed Liriano, is provided.

The Cultural Property Advisory Committee's meeting initially set for February 4-6, 2025, has been postponed. This meeting was intended to discuss several matters, including import restrictions on materials from Vietnam and the extension of cultural agreements with Chile, Italy, and Morocco. Once a new date is set, another announcement will be made in the Federal Register. For further details, contact Allison R. Davis Lehmann at the Cultural Heritage Center.

The Department of State has announced that certain objects imported from abroad, under agreements with their foreign owners or custodians, will be temporarily displayed in the "Calder-Picasso" exhibition at museums across the United States, including the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston. These objects have been recognized as culturally significant and their exhibition is deemed to be in the national interest. This determination is supported by U.S. legal and regulatory authority, and a public notice of this decision has been ordered. Matthew R. Lussenhop, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, has made these determinations official.

The U.S. Department of State has announced that certain art pieces from the Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin are being imported for temporary display at the Kimbell Art Museum in Texas and the Albuquerque Museum in New Mexico. These artworks, which are part of an exhibition on modern art and politics in Germany from 1910 to 1945, have been deemed culturally significant and in the national interest for display in the United States. The public notice of this determination will be published in the Federal Register.

The Secretary of State has delegated authority to C.S. Eliot Kang to handle responsibilities related to arms control and international security, as granted to the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security. This arrangement will start on December 31, 2024, and will last until a new Under Secretary is confirmed, unless revoked earlier. This decision is documented in the Federal Register and doesn’t affect current delegations of authority.

The State Department has announced that several ancient Roman sculptures from the Torlonia Collection are being imported for a temporary exhibition. These sculptures, deemed culturally significant, will be displayed at The Art Institute of Chicago and the Kimbell Art Museum in Texas, with potential for more locations. This exhibition is considered to be in the national interest, and the decision is publicly noted in the Federal Register. For any questions, Reed Liriano from the U.S. Department of State can be contacted.

The Department of State has issued a delegation of authority that allows the Deputy Comptroller in Charleston, South Carolina, to manage debt collection activities. This includes the power to waive interest, penalties, and costs, as well as to compromise, suspend, and end the collection of claims against debtors of the Department. The delegation is made under various U.S. laws and regulations, and the authority cannot be re-delegated to others. This delegation of authority will be published in the Federal Register.

The State Department published a Delegation of Authority signed by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on January 10, 2025. This document delegates authority to Rafik Mansour, allowing him to perform the duties originally assigned to the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs. The delegation is authorized by various laws and will be effective from January 17, 2025, until a new Assistant Secretary takes office. This step ensures continuity in the Department's functions related to educational and cultural affairs.