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[United States Information Agency Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part XLVI





United States Information Agency





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
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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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4513. 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                    10/00/95

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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4514.  DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION COMMON RULE TO ACHIEVE 
RECIPROCITY WITH PROCUREMENT

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); EO 12689; Sec 2455 of Federal 
Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994

CFR Citation:  22 CFR 513

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Executive Order 12689, signed August 16, 1989, calls for 
agency debarment and suspension actions under procurement or 
nonprocurement activities to have reciprocal Governmentwide effect. The 
common rule reflects the requirements contained in the Executive order.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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-AA07
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4515.  AMENDMENT OF 22 CFR PART 514.44--WAIVER OF TWO-YEAR 
HOME COUNTRY PHYSICAL PRESENCE REQUIREMENTS (IMPLEMENT PL 103-416)

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101(a)(15)(J); 8 USC 1182(e); 8 USC 1184; 22 
USC 1431 to 1442; 22 USC 2451 to 2460

CFR Citation:  22 CFR 514.44

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 103-416 enacted an additional basis for granting a 
waiver of the two-year home country physical presence requirement (8 
USC 212(e)) as applied to foreign medical graduates who come to the 
United States for graduate medical training or education on the J visa. 
This enactment allows a State Department of Public Health, or its 
equivalent, to apply for a waiver to allow foreign medical graduates to 
work in medically underserved areas in the United States.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: William G. Ohlhausen, Assistant General Counsel, United 
States Information Agency, Office of the General Counsel, 301 4th 
Street SW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20547, 202 619-6972

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4516. 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
Withdrawn - No action 
anticipated within the next 12 
months.                         04/01/95

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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4517. 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                    09/13/94                    59 FR 46918
Final Action Effective          09/13/94                    59 FR 46918

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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4518.  EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM; AU PAIR

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101(a)(15)(J); 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1258; 22 USC 
1431 to 1442; 22 USC 2451 to 2460; PL 103-415

CFR Citation:  22 CFR 514.31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency adopts specific regulations governing 
administration of au pair programs. Au pair programs permit foreign 
nationals to enter the United States and provide child care services 
for American host families. The Agency is authorized to conduct these 
programs until September 30, 1995.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              12/14/94                    59 FR 64296
Final Action                    02/15/95                     60 FR 8547
Final Action Effective          02/15/95                     60 FR 8547

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AA06
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