Search Results for keywords:"Cultural Heritage"

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  • 2024-31258 — Proposal To Extend the Cultural Property Agreement Between the United States and Morocco
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106724
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The State Department is proposing to extend the current agreement between the United States and Morocco, known as the "Morocco Agreement." This agreement involves imposing import restrictions on certain categories of archaeological and ethnological materials from Morocco. The extension is suggested under the authority of U.S. laws concerning cultural property. More details about this proposal, including a list of restricted materials, can be found on the Cultural Heritage Center's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department wants to keep working with Morocco to protect old and special things from Morocco by making rules about bringing them into the U.S., like what they're doing now.

  • 2021-00656 — Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Americans in Spain: Painting and Travel, 1820-1920” Exhibition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3228
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The State Department has announced that various culturally significant objects are being brought to the U.S. for display in the exhibition “Americans in Spain: Painting and Travel, 1820-1920.” This exhibition will be held at the Chrysler Museum of Art and the Milwaukee Art Museum, with the possibility of additional venues. These objects have been recognized as significant to cultural heritage and their display is considered to be in the national interest. The decision follows established legal authorities and procedures, and public notice of this determination has been mandated.

    Simple Explanation

    Some very important old paintings and things are coming from other countries to be shown in special places like museums in the United States, and the people in charge say it's a good idea because it helps everyone learn and enjoy art.

  • 2021-02369 — Proposal To Extend and Amend Cultural Property Agreement Between the United States and Egypt
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8476
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Department of State has made a public announcement regarding the proposal to extend and amend the existing Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Egypt. This agreement focuses on imposing import restrictions on specific categories of archaeological material from Egypt. The proposal seeks to continue protecting Egypt's cultural heritage by regulating the import of these artifacts into the U.S. For more details, interested individuals can check the Cultural Heritage Center's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of State wants to keep a deal with Egypt that stops certain old things, like ancient treasures, from being brought into America, to help protect Egypt's special history. They're thinking about changing some parts of this deal, but they haven't said exactly how long these changes will last or what kinds of things are included.