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3 Pursuant to section 1247(a) of IFCA, the relevant sanction in section 1247(a) still continues not to apply, by its terms, in the case of Iranian financial institutions that have not been designated for the imposition of sanctions in connection with Iran’s proliferation of weapons of mass destruction or delivery systems for weapons of mass destruction, support for international terrorism, or abuses of human rights (as described in section 1247(b)). involving persons other than the IRIB on the SDN List; and

b. transactions involving the provision of the following related administrative services to, or for the benefit of, Iran, to the extent such services are necessary to establish and maintain ground and satellite connectivity with IRIB: Standard operational support, including coordinating with in-country personnel on matters such as configuring ground and earth station equipment to access space segment capacity; marketing services; billing services; and legal services, and excluding any transactions involving persons other than the IRIB on the SDN List.

3. Section 1247(a) of IFCA 3 to the extent required for transactions by foreign financial institutions on behalf of IRIB involving:

a. The provision of ground connectivity services using earth stations and fiber optic connections outside of Iran and the provision and management of satellite capacity for sale or resale to the IRIB, where such ground connectivity services and satellite capacity are to be used for the provision to Iran of public international telecommunications services, and for associated services, and

b. transactions involving the provision of the following related administrative services to, or for the benefit of, Iran, to the extent such services are necessary to establish and maintain ground and satellite connectivity with IRIB: Standard operational support, including coordinating with in-country personnel on matters such as configuring ground and earth station equipment to access space segment capacity; marketing services; billing services; and legal services.

These waivers shall take effect upon transmittal to Congress.

(Signed John F. Kerry, Secretary of State)

Therefore, these sanctions have been waived as described in the determinations above. Relevant agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. government shall take all appropriate measures within their authority to carry out the provisions of this notice.

Charles H. Rivkin, Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015–09511 Filed 4–22–15; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4710–07–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice 9108]**
**The State Department’s § 515.582 List**

**AGENCY :**  Department of State.

**ACTION :**  Notice, initial publication of list of goods and services produced by Cuban independent entrepreneurs eligible for importation into the United States.

**SUMMARY :**  On February 13, 2015, the Department of State published a list of goods and services produced by independent Cuban entrepreneurs that are eligible for importation into the United States, pursuant to § 515.582 of the Department of the Treasury’s Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 CFR part 515 (‘‘CACR’’). The State Department is issuing a Federal Register notice to this effect.

**DATES :**  Effective Date: February 13,
2015.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Office of Economic Sanctions Policy and Implementation, tel.: 202–647– 7489; Office of the Coordinator for Cuban Affairs, tel.: 202–647–9273, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520 (not toll-free numbers).

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Electronic Availability

This document and additional information concerning the List are available from the Department of State’s Web site ( www.state.gov/e/eb/tfs/spi). Background

On January 16, 2015, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published a final rule in the Federal Register (80 FR 2291) amending the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR), 31 CFR part 515, to implement the President’s December 17, 2014, policy announcement on Cuba. § 515.582 of the CACR was added to authorize commercial imports of certain goods and services produced by independent Cuban entrepreneurs, as determined by the State Department as set forth on the State Department’s § 515.582 List. The State Department’s § 515.582 List was published February 13, 2015 on its Web site (http://www.state.gov/e/eb/tfs/spi) and went into effect immediately upon publication. Per § 515.582 of the CACR, the State Department is issuing a Federal Register notice to this effect. The List is as follows, and may be updated by the State Department periodically. U.S. Department of State

Section 515.582 List Goods and Services Eligible for Importation

In accordance with the policy changes announced by the President on December 17, 2014, to further engage and empower the Cuban people, § 515.582 of the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (31 CFR part 515—the CACR) authorizes the importation into the United States of certain goods and services produced by independent Cuban entrepreneurs as determined by the State Department as set forth on the § 515.582 List, below.

Goods

The goods whose import is authorized by § 515.582 are goods produced by independent Cuban entrepreneurs, as demonstrated by documentary evidence, that are imported into the United States directly from Cuba, except for goods specified in the following sections/ chapters of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS):

• Section I: Live Animals; Animal Products

Æ All chapters

• Section II: Vegetable Products

Æ All chapters

• Section III: Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils and their Cleavage Products; Prepared Edible Fats; Animal or Vegetable Waxes

Æ All chapters

• Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, and Vinegar; Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes

Æ All chapters

• Section V: Mineral Products

Æ All chapters

• Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries

Æ Chapters 28–32; 35–36, 38

• Section XI: Textile and Textile Articles

Æ Chapters 51–52

• Section XV: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal

Æ Chapters 72–81

• Section XVI: Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles


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Æ All chapters

• Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels, and Associated Transportation Equipment

Æ All chapters

• Section XIX: Arms and Ammunition; Parts and Accessories Thereof

Æ All chapters Persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction engaging in import transactions involving goods produced by an independent Cuban entrepreneur pursuant to § 515.582 must obtain documentary evidence that demonstrates the entrepreneur’s independent status, such as a copy of a license to be self-employed issued by the Cuban government or, in the case of an entity, evidence that demonstrates that the entrepreneur is a private entity that is not owned or controlled by the Cuban government.

This list does not supersede or excuse compliance with any additional requirements in U.S. law or regulation, including the relevant duties as set forth on the HTS.

For travelers importing authorized goods into the United States pursuant to § 515.582 as accompanied baggage, the $400 monetary limit set forth in § 515.560(c)(3) does not apply to such goods, but goods may be subject to applicable duties, fees, and taxes.

Services

The authorized services pursuant to 31 CFR 515.582 are services supplied by an independent Cuban entrepreneur in Cuba, as demonstrated by documentary evidence. Persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction engaging in import transactions involving services supplied by an independent Cuban entrepreneur pursuant to § 515.582 are required to obtain documentary evidence that demonstrates the entrepreneur’s independent status, such as a copy of a license to be self-employed issued by the Cuban government or, in the case of an entity, evidence that demonstrates that the entrepreneur is a private entity that is not owned or controlled by the Cuban government. Supply of services must comply with other applicable state and federal laws.

Note 1: All payments in settlement of transactions authorized by § 515.582 should reference this section in order to avoid having them rejected.

Note 2: The authorization in § 515.582 of the CACR does not supersede or excuse compliance with U.S. laws or regulations or any other additional requirements.

Note 3: The Department of State, in consultation with other federal agencies, reserves the right to update this document periodically. Any subsequent updates will take effect when published on the Web page of the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs’ Office of Sanctions Policy and Implementation (http://www.state.gov/e/eb/ tfs/spi). Updates will also be published in the Federal Register . For further information, please contact the State Department at 202–
647–7489.

Note 4: For provisions relating to recordkeeping and reports, see 31 CFR 501.601 and 501.602 and 19 CFR part 163.

With this notice, the Department of State is publishing a copy of its February 13, 2015, § 515.582 List in the Federal Register

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Dated: April 16, 2015. Charles H. Rivkin, Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015–09509 Filed 4–22–15; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4710–07–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice: 9109]**

**30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Risk Analysis and**  **Management (RAM) OMB Control Number 1405–0204** 

**ACTION :**  Notice of request for public
comment.

**SUMMARY :**  The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 30 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

**DATES :**  The Department will accept comments from the public up to May 26, 2015.
**ADDRESSES :**  Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following methods:

• Email: oira

_submission@ omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control number in the subject line of your message.

• Fax: 202–395–5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department of State.

You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents, to Lisa M. Farrell, US Department of State, Office of Risk Analysis and Management, 2201 C St. NW., Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached on 202–647–6020 or at FARRELLLM1@state.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

• Title of Information Collection: Risk Analysis and Management.

• OMB Control Number: 1405–0204.

• Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.

• Originating Office: A/LM.

• Form Number: DS–4184

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• Respondents: Potential Contractors and Grantees.

• Estimated Number of Respondents:
800

.

• Estimated Number of Responses:
800.

• Average Time Per Response: 75 minutes.

• Total Estimated Burden Time: 1000 hours.

• Frequency: On occasion.

• Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:

• Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department.

• Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used.

• Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.

• Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal information, will be available for public review. Abstract of Proposed Collection

The information collected from individuals and organizations is specifically used to conduct screening to ensure that State funded activities do not provide support to entities or individuals deemed to be a risk to national security. Methodology

The State Department has implemented a Risk Analysis and Management Program to vet potential