[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 251 (Thursday, December 31, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 72347]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-34555]
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UNITED STATES INFORMATION AGENCY
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition
Determinations: ``From Botany to Bouquets: Flowers in Northern Art''
ACTION: Notice.
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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
(43 FR 13359, March 29, 1978), and Delegation Order No. 85-5 of June
27, 1985 (50 FR 27393, July 2, 1985). I hereby determine that the
objects to be included in the exhibit, ``From Botany to Bouquets:
Flowers in Northern Art,'' imported from abroad for the temporary
exhibition without profit within the United States, are of cultural
significance. These objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements
with foreign lenders. I also determine that the exhibition or display
of the exhibit objects at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC
from January 31, 1999 to May 31, 1999. Is in the national interest.
Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the
Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For a copy of the list of exhibit
objects or for further information, contact Nelia Sheahan, Assistant
General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, 202/619-5030, and the
address is Room 700, U.S. Information Agency, 301 4th Street, S.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20547-0001.
Dated: December 23, 1998.
Les Jin,
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 98-34555 Filed 12-30-98; 8:45 am]
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