[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of State Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


Part XIII





Department of State





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE (STATE)                                            


  



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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

22 CFR Ch. I

Public Notice 3229

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 April 2000 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:  March 1, 2000.

 Bonnie Cohen,

Under Secretary of State for Management.

                                       Department of State--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1983        Affidavit of Support Processing Fee.................................................     1400-AB07
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                                    Department of State--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1984        Foreign Prohibitions on Longshore Work by U.S. Nationals............................     1400-AA34
1985        Revision to Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR)......................     1400-AB06
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                                      Department of State--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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1986        Transit Without Visa (TWOV).........................................................     1400-AA48
1987        B-1 Visa Classification.............................................................     1400-AA54
1988        Revision of U.S. Munitions List.....................................................     1400-AA64
1989        Addition of Countries Eligible to Participate in the Visa Waiver Pilot Program......     1400-AA75
1990        Addition of ``S'' Nonimmigrant Visa Classification..................................     1400-AA91
1991        Authority To Issue Visas: Issuance of O&P Visas in the United States................     1400-AA96
1992        Nonimmigrant Visa Fees..............................................................     1400-AA97
1993        Delegation of INS Authority to DOA To Approve H-2A Petitions for Agricultural            1400-AB01
            Laborers............................................................................
1994        Q2 Visas for Irish Nationals Participating in Work/Training Programs................     1400-AB02
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                                     Department of State--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1995        Establishing of Registry in State Department for Information About Execution of          1400-AA56
            International Wills.................................................................
1996        Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention Implementation...............................     1400-AA88
1997        Cultural Exchange Program, Summer Work/Travel -- 22 CFR 514.........................     1400-AB10
1998        Cultural Exchange Programs, Reinstatement...........................................     1400-AB11
1999        Cultural Exchange Programs, Fees....................................................     1400-AB12
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                                     Department of State--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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2000        Inadmissible Grounds: Public Charge.................................................     1400-AA79
2001        Documentation of Nonimmigrants: Border Crossing Identification Cards................     1400-AA90
2002        Visa Technical Corrections..........................................................     1400-AA93
2003        Termination of DV Registration at NVC...............................................     1400-AA98
2004        Definition of Filing an Application.................................................     1400-AB05
2005        Cultural Exchange Program, Au Pair Regulation -- 22 CFR 514.........................     1400-AB08
2006        Cultural Exchange Program, Short-Term Scholar -- 22 CFR 514.........................     1400-AB09
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE (STATE)                               Prerule Stage


  



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1983.  AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT PROCESSING FEE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104; section 232 of PL 106-113

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 40.41

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule authorizes the collection of a fee for document 
review and assistance in filing the I-864, Affidavit of Support.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           06/00/00

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, 
Room L603-C, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB07
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1984. 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
Updated List of Countries  NPRM 11/04/92 (57 FR 52600)  NPRM Comment 
Period End 12/04/92  Final Rule 12/13/93 (58 FR 65118)  Final Rule 
Effective 12/13/93  NPRM 03/24/94 (59 FR 13904)  NPRM Comment Period 
End 04/25/94  NPRM 11/24/95 (60 FR 58026)  NPRM Comment Period End 12/
26/95  NPRM Comment Period Extended to 01/26/96 (60 FR 65609)  NPRM 
Comment Period Extended to 02/02/96 (61 FR 2915)  NPRM 06/06/96 (61 FR 
29115)  Final Rule 06/13/96 (61 FR 29941)  NPRM 06/00/00  Final Rule 
12/00/00

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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1985. 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

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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                            12/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/00

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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1986. 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                    06/00/00

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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1987. 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                    12/00/00

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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1988. REVISION OF U.S. MUNITIONS LIST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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                    12/00/00

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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1989. 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                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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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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1990. 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 section 130003 of Public Law 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                    04/00/00

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, 
Room L603-C, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA91
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1991. 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                    06/00/00

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, 
Room L603-C, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA96
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1992. 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              04/00/00

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, 
Room L603-C, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA97
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1993. 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              06/00/00

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, 
Room L603-C, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB01
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1994. 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              04/00/00

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, 
Room L603-C, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB02

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1995. 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

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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1996. 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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1997. 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 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: Sally J. Lawrence, Chief Exchange Visitor Problem 
Designation, Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
Affairs, SA-44, 301 Fourth Street SW, Washington, DC 20547
Phone: 202 406-9810

RIN: 1400-AB10
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1998.  CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, REINSTATEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101(a) (15) (j), 1182, 1184, 1258; 22 USC 1431-
1442, 1475e,; 2451-2460; Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act 
of 1998, PL; 105-277, 112 Stat. 2681 et seq.; Reorgnization Plan No. 2 
of 1977, 3; CFR, 1977 Comp. p. 200; EO 12048 of March 27, 1978, 3 CFR 
Comp.; p. 168.

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 62.45

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, April 2000.

Abstract: The Department is amending the Exchange Visitor Program 
regulations regarding reinstatment of J-1 exchange visitors to valid 
program status.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sally J. Lawrence, Chief Exchange Visitor Problem 
Designation, Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
Affairs, SA-44, 301 Fourth Street SW, Washington, DC 20547
Phone: 202 406-9810

RIN: 1400-AB11
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1999.  CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101(a)(15)(j), 1182, 1184, 1258; 22 USC 1431 to 
1442, 1475e, 2451 to 2460; Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring 
Act, PL 105-277, 112 Stat 2681 et seq; Reorganization Plan No 2 of 
1977,3 CFR, 1977 Comp p 200; EO 12048 of March 27, 1978, 3 CFR, 1978 
Comp p 168

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 6290

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: The Department is adopting a regulation governing the 
collection of a fee to recover the cost of its administrative 
processing of requests by program participants for an extension, change 
of category, or reinstatement. Also, the Department is adopting a 
regulation on fees to recoup the cost of its administrative processing 
of requests for program designation and non-routine requests for 
Certificates of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sally J. Lawrence, Chief Exchange Visitor Problem 
Designation, Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
Affairs, SA-44, 301 Fourth Street SW, Washington, DC 20547
Phone: 202 406-9810

RIN: 1400-AB12
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2000. INADMISSIBLE GROUNDS: PUBLIC CHARGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 40.41

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    09/20/99                    64 FR 50751

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen K. Fischel
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898

RIN: 1400-AA79
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2001. DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS: BORDER CROSSING IDENTIFICATION 
CARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              04/07/98                    63 FR 16892

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA90
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2002. VISA TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.21

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/13/99                    64 FR 55417

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA93
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2003. TERMINATION OF DV REGISTRATION AT NVC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.83

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/25/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA98
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2004. DEFINITION OF FILING AN APPLICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 40.1; 22 CFR 42.71

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/25/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB05
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2005. CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM, AU PAIR REGULATION -- 22 CFR 514

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 514.31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      10/05/99                    64 FR 53929

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sally J. Lawrence
Phone: 202 406-9810

RIN: 1400-AB08
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2006. CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM, SHORT-TERM SCHOLAR -- 22 CFR 514

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 514.21

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      04/13/99                    64 FR 17995

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sally J. Lawrence
Phone: 202 406-9810

RIN: 1400-AB09
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