2012-13226. Notice of Renewal of Advisory Committee on International Law Charter

Summary: The Department of State has renewed the Charter of the Advisory Committee on International Law. Through this Committee, the Department of State will continue to obtain the views and advice of a cross section of the country's outstanding members of the legal profession on significant issues of international law. The Committee's consideration of these legal issues in the conduct of our foreign affairs provides a unique contribution to the creation and promotion of U.S. foreign policy. The Under Secretary for Management has determined the Committee is necessary and in the public interest.

The Committee is comprised of all former Legal Advisers of the Department of State and up to 25 individuals appointed by the current Legal Adviser. The Committee follows the procedures prescribed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Meetings will be open to the public unless a determination is made in accordance with section 1 O(d) of the FACA and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) that a meeting or portion of the meeting should be closed to the public. Notice of each meeting will be published in the Federal Register at least 15 days prior to the meeting, unless there are extraordinary circumstances that require shorter notice.

For further information, please contact Theodore P. Kill, Executive Director, Advisory Committee on International Law, Department of State, at 202-776-8344 or [e-mail].

Dated: May 23, 2012.

Theodore P. Kill,

Attorney Advisor, Office of Claims and Investment, Office of the Legal Advisor, Executive Director, Advisory Committee on International Law.