2011-1963. Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Pastel Portraits: Images of 18th-Century Europe”  

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    SUMMARY:

    Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. Start Printed Page 52372681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, and Delegation of Authority No. 236-3 of August 28, 2000, I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition “Pastel Portraits: Images of 18th-Century Europe,” imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, from on or about May 17, 2011, until on or about August 14, 2011, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    For further information, including a list of the exhibit objects, contact Carol B. Epstein, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202/632-6473). The address is U.S. Department of State, SA-5, L/PD, Fifth Floor, Washington, DC 20522-0505.

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    Dated: January 24, 2011.

    Ann Stock,

    Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State.

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    [FR Doc. 2011-1963 Filed 1-27-11; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 4710-05-P

Document Information

Published:
01/28/2011
Department:
State Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
2011-1963
Pages:
5236-5237 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Public Notice 7313
PDF File:
2011-1963.pdf