[Federal Register: March 24, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 57)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 126
[Public Notice: 6145]
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Sri
Lanka
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Final Rule.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Department of State, Foreign
Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 (Div. J, Pub.
L. 110-161), the Department of State is amending the International
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) regarding Sri Lanka, to make it
United States policy to deny licenses and other approvals to export or
otherwise transfer defense articles and defense services to Sri Lanka
except, on a case-by-case basis, for technical data or equipment made
available for the limited purposes of maritime and air surveillance and
communications.
DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective March 24, 2008.
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ADDRESSES: Interested parties may submit comments at any time by any of
the following methods:
E-mail: DDTCResponseTeam@state.gov with an appropriate
subject line.
Mail: Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade
Controls, Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy, ATTN: Regulatory
Change, Sri Lanka, SA-1, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20522-0112.
Persons with access to the Internet may also view this notice by
going to the regulations.gov Web site at http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://regulations.gov/index.cfm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Director Ann Ganzer, Office of Defense
Trade Controls Policy, Department of State, Telephone (202) 663-2792 or
Fax (202) 261-8199; E-mail DDTCResponseTeam@state.gov. ATTN: Regulatory
Change, Sri Lanka.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Department of State,
Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008,
Section 126.1 of the ITAR is amended to make it United States policy to
deny licenses and other approvals to export or otherwise transfer
defense articles and defense services to Sri Lanka except, on a case-
by-case basis, for technical data or equipment made available for the
limited purposes of maritime and air surveillance and communications.
Regulatory Analysis and Notices
Administrative Procedure Act
This amendment involves a foreign affairs function of the United
States and, therefore, is not subject to the procedures contained in 5
U.S.C. 553 and 554.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Since this amendment involves a foreign affairs function of the
United States, it does not require analysis under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
This amendment does not involve a mandate that will result in the
expenditure by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate,
or by the private sector, of $100 million or more in any year and it
will not significantly or uniquely affect small governments. Therefore,
no actions were deemed necessary under the provisions of the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996
This amendment has been found not to be a major rule within the
meaning of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of
1996.
Executive Orders 12372 and 13132
This amendment will not have substantial direct effects on the
States, on the relationship between the national government and the
States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government. Therefore, in accordance with Executive
Order 13132, it is determined that this amendment does not have
sufficient federalism implications to require consultations or warrant
the preparation of a federalism summary impact statement. The
regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding
intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and activities do
not apply to this amendment.
Executive Order 12866
This amendment is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866,
but has been reviewed internally by the Department of State to ensure
consistency with the purposes thereof.
Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule does not impose any new reporting or recordkeeping
requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. Chapter
35.
List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 126
Arms and munitions, Exports.
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Accordingly, for the reasons set forth above, Title 22, Chapter I,
Subchapter M, part 126 is amended as follows:
PART 126--GENERAL POLICIES AND PROVISIONS
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1. The authority citation for part 126 is revised to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 2, 38, 40, 42 and 71, Pub. L. 90-629, 90 Stat.
744 (22 U.S.C. 2752, 2778, 2780, 2791 and 2797); E.O. 11958, 42 FR
4311; 3 CFR, 1977 Comp., p.79; 22 U.S.C. 2651a; 22 U.S.C. 287c; E.O.
12918, 59 FR 28205; 3 CFR, 1994 Comp., p.899; Sec. 1225, Pub. L.
108-375.
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2. Section 126.1 is amended by adding paragraph (n) to read as follows:
Sec. 126.1 Prohibited exports and sales to certain countries.
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(n) Sri Lanka. It is the policy of the United States to deny
licenses and other approvals to export or otherwise transfer defense
articles and services to Sri Lanka except, on a case-by-case basis, for
technical data or equipment made available for the limited purposes of
maritime and air surveillance and communications.
Dated: March 10, 2008.
John C. Rood,
Acting Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security,
Department of State.
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