[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[United States Information Agency Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Part XLVI





United States Information Agency





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda


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UNITED STATES INFORMATION AGENCY (USIA)                                
  
  
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UNITED STATES INFORMATION AGENCY

22 CFR Ch. V

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations

AGENCY: United States Information Agency.

ACTION: Semiannual agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that the 
United States Information Agency (USIA) plans for the next 12 months. 
USIA's purpose in publishing this agenda is to allow interested persons 
an opportunity to have more comprehensive documentation of USIA's 
regulatory plans and to provide a systematic means of monitoring 
regulatory activity in USIA. None of the regulations listed in the 
agenda are considered major under Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory 
Planning and Review.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stanley S. Colvin, Assistant General 
Counsel, Office of General Counsel, (202) 619-6531.

Stanley S. Colvin,

Assistant General Counsel.
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UNITED STATES INFORMATION AGENCY (USIA)                Final Rule Stage
  
  
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4771. NEW RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING

Legal Authority:  PL 101-121, sec 319; 31 USC 1352; 41 USC 701 et seq

CFR Citation:  22 CFR 519

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The U.S. Information Agency will join 28 other Executive 
agencies in issuing a final common rule for the purpose of implementing 
new statutory prohibitions and disclosure requirements with regard to 
the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracting 
and financial transactions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              02/26/90                     55 FR 6736


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Georgia K. Hubert, Chief, Policy and Procedures Staff, 
United States Information Agency, Office of Contracts, 330 C Street, 
SW., Room 1611, Washington, DC 20547, 202 205-5404

RIN: 3116-AA00
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4772. CAMP COUNSELOR EXCHANGES (RULEMAKING NO. 102)

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101(a)(15)(J); 22 USC 1431 to 1442; 22 USC 
2451 to 2460

CFR Citation:  22 CFR 514.30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations published March 19, 1993, limited the number of 
summers an exchange visitor could participate in a camp counselor 
exchange program to no more than two summers. In response to requests 
from the camping and exchange communities, the Agency is amending this 
regulation to allow for a limited number of visitors to participate 
more than twice.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              04/11/94                    59 FR 16983
Final Action                    10/01/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley S. Colvin, Assistant General Counsel, United 
States Information Agency, 301 4th Street SW., Washington, DC 20547, 
202 619-6531

RIN: 3116-AA04
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4773.  INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS; THE EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101(a)(15)(J); 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1258; 22 USC 
1431 to 1442; 22 USC 2451 to 2460; Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1977; 
EO 12048 of March 27, 1978; USIA Delegation Order No. 85.5 (50 FR 
27393)

CFR Citation:  22 CFR 514.14(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency issued a final rule on March 19, 1993, which 
included a requirement that all exchange visitors and their spouses and 
dependents on J visas have insurance to cover themselves for sickness 
and accidents, effective September 1, 1994. In response to concerns 
raised by the public, the Agency is amending the types of insurance 
allowed under the Exchange Visitor Program regulations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              07/07/94                    59 FR 34760
Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Stanley S. Colvin, Assistant General Counsel, United 
States Information Agency, Office of the General Counsel, 301 4th 
Street SW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20547, 202 619-6531

RIN: 3116-AA05
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UNITED STATES INFORMATION AGENCY (USIA)               Completed Actions
  
  
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4774. WORLDWIDE FREE FLOW OF AUDIOVISUAL MATERIAL

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 19 USC 2051; 22 USC 1431; PL 101-138

CFR Citation:  22 CFR 502.1 to 502.9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency proposes new regulations governing its 
implementation of the Agreement for Facilitating the International 
Circulation of Visual and Auditory Materials of an Educational, 
Scientific and Cultural Character (Beirut Agreement of 1948). A recent 
decision by the United States Court of Appeals (9th Circuit) and 
congressional enactment of legislation effecting the Agency's 
implementation of the Beirut Agreement indicate that new regulations be 
advanced.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/12/93                    58 FR 42896
NPRM Comment Period End         09/13/93
Final Action                    04/21/94                    59 FR 18963
Final Action Effective          04/21/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stanley S. Colvin, Assistant General Counsel, United 
States Information Agency, 301 4th Street SW., Washington, DC 20547, 
202 619-6531

RIN: 3116-AA02
[FR Doc. 94-21667 Filed 11-10-94; 8:45 am]
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