[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of State Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

22 CFR Ch. I

Public Notice 2885

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY:  Department of State.

ACTION:  Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY:  Consistent with the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 
U.S.C. 602, and OMB guidance to the Department of State pursuant to 
Executive Order 12866, the October 1999 agenda of the Department of 
State is set forth below. The purpose of this publication is to provide 
information to the public on the Department's regulatory plans. 
Consistent with OMB guidance, this agenda includes active continuing 
items from prior agendas. It also includes three agenda items from the 
former United States Information Agency (USIA).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  D. Stephen Mathias, Assistant Legal 
Adviser for Legislation and General Management, Department of State, 
Room 5425, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20520-6310, telephone 
(202) 647-5154.

Dated : September 7, 1999.

 Bonnie Cohen,

Under Secretary of State for Management.

                                                  Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2182         Termination of DV Registration at NVC..............................................     1400-AA98
2183         Definition of Filing an Application................................................     1400-AB05
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                                               Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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2184         Foreign Prohibitions on Longshore Work by U.S. Nationals...........................     1400-AA34
2185         Revision to Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR).....................     1400-AB06
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                                                Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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2186         Transit Without Visa (TWOV)........................................................     1400-AA48
2187         B-1 Visa Classification............................................................     1400-AA54
2188         Revision of U.S. Munitions List....................................................     1400-AA64
2189         Addition of Countries Eligible to Participate in the Visa Waiver Pilot Program.....     1400-AA75
2190         Inadmissible Grounds: Public Charge................................................     1400-AA79
2191         Documentation of Nonimmigrants: Border Crossing Identification Cards...............     1400-AA90
2192         Addition of ``S'' Nonimmigrant Visa Classification.................................     1400-AA91
2193         Visa Technical Corrections.........................................................     1400-AA93
2194         Authority To Issue Visas: Issuance of O&P Visas in the United States...............     1400-AA96
2195         Nonimmigrant Visa Fees.............................................................     1400-AA97
2196         Delegation of INS Authority to DOA To Approve H-2A Petitions for Agricultural           1400-AB01
            Laborers............................................................................
2197         Q2 Visas for Irish Nationals Participating in Work/Training Programs...............     1400-AB02
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                                                Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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2198         Establishing of Registry in State Department for Information About Execution of         1400-AA56
            International Wills.................................................................
2199         Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention Implementation..............................     1400-AA88
2200         Cultural Exchange Program, Au Pair Regulation -- 22 CFR 514........................     1400-AB08
2201         Cultural Exchange Program, Short-Term Scholar -- 22 CFR 514........................     1400-AB09
2202         Cultural Exchange Program, Summer Work/Travel -- 22 CFR 514........................     1400-AB10
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2203         Revision to Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR).....................     1400-AA71
2204         International Traffic in Arms Regulations..........................................     1400-AA95
2205         Temporary Visitors--Acceptance of Honoraria and Incidental Expenses................     1400-AA99
2206         Aliens Ineligible To Receive Visas.................................................     1400-AB00
2207         Definition of Accompanying.........................................................     1400-AB03
2208         Fees for Border Crossing Cards.....................................................     1400-AB04
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2182. TERMINATION OF DV REGISTRATION AT NVC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.83

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory action amends regulations to allow consular 
personnel to terminate DV registration at NVC.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, SA-1, 
Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-1442
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA98
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2183.  DEFINITION OF FILING AN APPLICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 40.1; 22 CFR 42.71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking changes the procedures for payment of the 
immigrant visa fees.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, SA-1, 
Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-1442
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB05
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2184. FOREIGN PROHIBITIONS ON LONGSHORE WORK BY U.S. NATIONALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1288(d)

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 89 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 31, 1998, Legal deadline 
reflects the statutory requirement that the list be updated on an 
annual basis.

Abstract: The above-mentioned statute requires the Secretary of State 
to compile, and update annually through notice-and-comment rulemaking 
procedures, a list, by particular longshore activity, of countries 
where performance of such activity is prohibited by law, regulation, or 
in practice in the country concerned. According to the statute cited 
above, the Attorney General will use this list for enforcing 
restrictions on work performed by crewmembers of vessels from such 
countries. Compilation of the list itself does not involve any 
significant costs and is based upon information being provided to the 
Department of State by U.S. diplomatic missions overseas as well as by 
the public. Questions regarding the policy justification for the list 
and its use are best directed to the Departments of Labor, 
Transportation, and Justice.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              05/30/91                    56 FR 24338
Final Rule                      12/27/91                    56 FR 66970
Final Rule Effective            01/01/92
Final Rule Correction           01/04/92                     57 FR 1384

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Updated List of Countries  NPRM 11/04/1992 (57 FR 52600)  NPRM Comment 
Period End 12/04/1992  Final Rule 12/13/1993 (58 FR 65118)  Final Rule 
Effective 12/13/1993  NPRM 03/24/1994 (59 FR 13904)  NPRM Comment 
Period End 04/25/1994  NPRM 11/24/1995 (60 FR 58026)  NPRM Comment 
Period End 12/26/1995  NPRM Comment Period Extended to 01/26/1996 (60 
FR 65609)  NPRM Comment Period Extended to 02/02/1996 (61 FR 
2915)  NPRM 06/06/1996 (61 FR 29115)  Final Rule 06/13/1996 (61 FR 
29941)  NPRM 06/00/2000  Final Rule 12/00/2000

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: In accordance with the mandate to maintain 
annually the list of countries, the Department will issue Final Rules 
to amend the list as appropriate.

Agency Contact: Stephen Miller, Office of Maritime and Land Transport, 
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, Department of State, 2201 C 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20520-5816
Phone: 202 647-6961

RIN: 1400-AA34
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2185.  REVISION TO DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION 
(DOSAR)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 93-400; PL 96-83

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This revision to the DOSAR will make minor changes to conform 
the DOSAR to continuing changes in the Federal Acquisition Regulation 
(FAR).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether there 
is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact: Gladys G. Gines, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
State, Room 603, Office of the Procurement Executive, SA-6, Washington, 
DC 20522-0602
Phone: 703 516-1691
Fax: 703 875-6155
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB06
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2186. TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA (TWOV)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Section 212(d)(4)(C) of the Immigration & Nationality 
Act (INA)

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.2(i)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the provision of section 212(d)(4)(C), the Secretary of 
State and the Attorney General acting jointly have the authority to 
waive nonimmigrant visa requirements for aliens in continuous and 
direct transit through the United States. Yugoslavia was removed from 
the list of countries participating in this program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              08/16/93                    58 FR 43438
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/15/93
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen K. Fischel, Office Director, Legislation and 
Regulation and Advisory Assistance, Department of State, 2401 E Street 
NW, SA-1, Washington, DC 20522-0113
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898

RIN: 1400-AA48
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2187. B-1 VISA CLASSIFICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 101-649, Immigration Act of 1990

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.31

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 1, 1991.

Abstract: B Visa Regulation revisions, which incorporate 9FAM notes and 
INS OI, reflect changes in interpretation of B Visa classes resulting 
from enactment of Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1990 and 
MATINA.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/26/93                    58 FR 40024
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
11/23/93                        09/23/93                    58 FR 49456
NPRM Comment Period End         09/24/93
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
12/06/93                        11/23/93                    58 FR 61856
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen K. Fischel, Office Director, Legislation and 
Regulation and Advisory Assistance, Department of State, 2401 E Street 
NW, SA-1, Washington, DC 20522-0113
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898

RIN: 1400-AA54
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2188. REVISION OF U.S. MUNITIONS LIST

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778

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CFR Citation: 22 CFR 121.1; 22 CFR 121.16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Review and revision as appropriate of USML on compliance with 
AECA.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Philip Rhoads, Chief, Compliance and Enforcement 
Branch, Department of State, Room 200, SA-6, Washington, DC 20522-0602
Phone: 703 875-6650
Fax: 703 875-5663

RIN: 1400-AA64
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2189. ADDITION OF COUNTRIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VISA WAIVER 
PILOT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.2(l)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Addition of countries eligible to participate in the Visa 
Waiver Pilot Program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              08/03/99                    64 FR 42032
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/04/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen K. Fischel, Office Director, Legislation and 
Regulation and Advisory Assistance, Department of State, 2401 E Street 
NW, SA-1, Washington, DC 20522-0113
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898

RIN: 1400-AA75
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2190. INADMISSIBLE GROUNDS: PUBLIC CHARGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 104-208, sec 551; 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 40.41

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule incorporates provisions making petitioning sponsor 
contractually responsible.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           12/29/97                    62 FR 67563
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/27/98
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RFA: N

Agency Contact: Stephen K. Fischel, Office Director, Legislation and 
Regulation and Advisory Assistance, Department of State, 2401 E Street 
NW, SA-1, Washington, DC 20522-0113
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898

RIN: 1400-AA79
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2191. DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS: BORDER CROSSING IDENTIFICATION 
CARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 104-208, sec 104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.2(a); 22 CFR 41.32; 22 CFR 41.122

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation implements sec. 104 of PL 104-208 which 
requires the inclusion of a machine-readable identifier in Border 
Crossing cards.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              04/07/98                    63 FR 16892
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, SA-1, 
Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-1442
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA90
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2192. ADDITION OF ``S'' NONIMMIGRANT VISA CLASSIFICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.83

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Implements sec. 130003 of Pub. L. 103-322 by adding a new 
nonimmigrant visa classification (S) under INA 101(a)(15)(S). This visa 
classification provides for the admission of certain alien witnesses 
and informants.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              01/24/96                     61 FR 1837
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/25/96
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, SA-1, 
Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-1442
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA91
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2193. VISA TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation makes technical corrections to 22 CFR parts 
40 and 42. RIN 1400-AB03 has been merged with this rulemaking.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, SA-1, 
Washington, DC 20522-0106

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Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-1442
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA93
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2194. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE VISAS: ISSUANCE OF O&P VISAS IN THE UNITED 
STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.111

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Authorizes officers in the visa office of the Department of 
State to revalidate O&P visas in the United States.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, SA-1, 
Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-1442
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA96
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2195. NONIMMIGRANT VISA FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-177, sec 410; 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation reduces the fee for border crossing cards for 
aliens under age 15, and removes the fees for U.N. Observer Mission 
personnel.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, SA-1, 
Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-1442
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA97
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2196. DELEGATION OF INS AUTHORITY TO DOA TO APPROVE H-2A PETITIONS FOR 
AGRICULTURAL LABORERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.53

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory action gives the Department of State 
authority to issue H-2A visas based on petitions approved by the 
Department of Agriculture.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, SA-1, 
Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-1442
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB01
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2197. Q2 VISAS FOR IRISH NATIONALS PARTICIPATING IN WORK/TRAINING 
PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-319; 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.57

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation establishes a work/training program for Irish 
nationals.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, SA-1, 
Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-1442
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB02
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2198. ESTABLISHING OF REGISTRY IN STATE DEPARTMENT FOR INFORMATION ABOUT 
EXECUTION OF INTERNATIONAL WILLS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: International Legal Material, vol XII, no. 6, Nov. 
1973, p 1302

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 92.81(b)(3)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: By resolution of the international diplomatic conference that 
adopted the final text of the 1973 convention on the forms of 
international wills, there was a recommendation that States establish 
an internal system to permit the optional registration of information 
to facilitate the discovery of international wills. The President 
transmitted the convention to the Senate on July 2, 1986, with the 
recommendation that the Senate give its advice and consent to U.S. 
ratification of the convention, and information about the intention to 
establish the Registry in the Department of State (Senate Treaty Doc. 
99-29). The Senate gave advice and consent on August 2, 1991. 
Implementing legislation (the International Wills Act) is required 
before the United States can take further action to ratify the 
convention.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: U.S. ratification of the 1973 convention 
providing a uniform law on the form of an international will provides 
the basis for establishment of the registry.

Agency Contact: Edward A. Betancourt, Director, Office of Policy Review 
and Interagency Liaison, Department of State, Bureau of Consular 
Affairs, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520-5816
Phone: 202 647-3666
Fax: 202 647-0103

RIN: 1400-AA56
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2199. HAGUE INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION CONVENTION IMPLEMENTATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Not yet determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations will implement the Hague Convention on Protection 
of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption and its 
associated legislation. The Convention was submitted for Senate advice 
and consent in 1998, and the proposed implementing legislation was 
submitted to the full Congress in 1998 and again in 1999. Health and 
Human Services and the Immigration and Naturalization Service will also 
write regulations regarding this convention and legislation.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Edward A. Betancourt, Director, Office of Policy Review 
and Interagency Liaison, Department of State, Bureau of Consular 
Affairs, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520-5816
Phone: 202 647-3666
Fax: 202 647-0103

RIN: 1400-AA88
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2200.  CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM, AU PAIR REGULATION -- 22 CFR 
514

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 2 of 1977; 42 FR 
62461; 3 CFR, 1977 Comp., p. 200; EO 12048; 43 FR 13361; 3 CFR, 1978 
Comp., p. 168; USIA Delegation Order No. 85-5 (50 FR 27393)

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 514.31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations govern Agency-designated au pair programs 
under which foreign nationals are afforded the opportunity to live with 
an American host family and participate directly in the home life of 
the host family while providing child care services and attending a 
U.S. postsecondary educational institution. The Agency's goal in 
proposing amendment to these existing regulations is to strengthen the 
oversight and reduce potential risks of injury to program participants. 
These amendments will provide greater specificity regarding the 
selection and orientation of both host family and au pair participants, 
thereby enhancing the prospect for more informed participation by both 
parties. Further proposed program enhancements would require disclosure 
of prior experience for au pair participants providing child care for 
special needs children. An amendment to provide for uniform program 
audits is also proposed.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Transfered from 3116-AA14.

Agency Contact: R. Wallace Stuart, Assistant Legal Adviser for Public 
Diplomacy, Department of State, Room 624 M-ADD, 301 Fourth Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20547
Phone: 202 619-6531

RIN: 1400-AB08
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2201.  CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM, SHORT-TERM SCHOLAR -- 22 CFR 
514

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 2 of 1977; 42 FR 
62462; 3 CFR, 1977 Comp., p. 200; EO 12048; 43 FR 13361; 3 CFR, 1978 
Comp., p. 168; USIA Delegation Order No. 85-5 (50 FR 27393)

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 514.21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To enhance the programmatic utility of the Short-Term Scholar 
category of exchange participation, the Agency is amending existing 
regulations to permit short-term scholar participants to lecture and 
consult at institutions not listed on the form IAP-66.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Transfered from 3116-AA15.

Agency Contact: R. Wallace Stuart, Assistant Legal Adviser for Public 
Diplomacy, Department of State, Room 624 M-ADD, 301 Fourth Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20547
Phone: 202 619-6531

RIN: 1400-AB09
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2202.  CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM, SUMMER WORK/TRAVEL -- 22 CFR 
514

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 2 of 1977; 42 FR 
62461; 3 CFR, 1977 Comp., p. 200; EO 12048; 43 FR 13361; 3 CFR, 1978 
Comp., p. 168; USIA Delegation Order No. 85-5 (50 FR 27393)

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 514.32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency is adopting specific regulations governing 
participation in summer work/travel programs conducted by Agency-
designated sponsors pursuant to Public Law 105-277. These regulations 
supersede program guidelines promulgated by the Agency and

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 published at 61 FR 13760 (March 28, 1996).

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Transfered from 3116-AA16.

Agency Contact: R. Wallace Stuart, Assistant Legal Adviser for Public 
Diplomacy, Department of State, Room 624 M-ADD, 301 Fourth Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20547
Phone: 202 619-6531

RIN: 1400-AB10
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Department of State (STATE)                           Completed Actions


  



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2203. REVISION TO DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (DOSAR)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    08/11/99                    64 FR 43618

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gladys G. Gines
Phone: 703 516-1691
Fax: 703 875-6155
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA71
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2204. INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 126.5, Canadian exemption

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    04/12/99                    64 FR 17531

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rose Biancaniello
Phone: 703 812-2568
Fax: 703 875-6647

RIN: 1400-AA95
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2205. TEMPORARY VISITORS--ACCEPTANCE OF HONORARIA AND INCIDENTAL 
EXPENSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.31

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Merged With RIN 1400-AA54       09/30/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-1442
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA99
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2206. ALIENS INELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE VISAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 40.25; 22 CFR 40.26; 22 CFR 40.103; 22 CFR 40.207; 
22 CFR 40.208; 22 CFR 40.209

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/23/98                    63 FR 64626

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-1442
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB00
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2207. DEFINITION OF ACCOMPANYING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 40.1(a)

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Merged With RIN 1400-AA93       09/30/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-1442
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB03
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2208. FEES FOR BORDER CROSSING CARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.107

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Merged With RIN 1400-AA97       09/30/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-1442
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB04
[FR Doc. 99-24740 Filed 11-19-99; 8:45 am]
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