[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 (STATE)                                            


  



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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

22 CFR Ch. I

Public Notice 3421

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 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 activity. 
Consistent with OMB guidance, this agenda includes new and continuing 
items from prior agendas.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Jamison Selby Borek, Assistant Legal 
Adviser for Legislation and General Management, Department of State, 
Room 3422, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20520-6310, telephone 
(202) 647-2318.

Dated:  September 13, 2000.

 Bonnie Cohen,

Under Secretary of State for Management.

                                       Department of State--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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2293         Processing Fee: Affidavit of Support...............................................     1400-AB07
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                                    Department of State--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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2294         Foreign Prohibitions on Longshore Work by U.S. Nationals...........................     1400-AA34
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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2295         Transit Without Visa (TWOV)........................................................     1400-AA48
2296         B-1 Visa Classification............................................................     1400-AA54
2297         Revision of U.S. Munitions List....................................................     1400-AA64
2298         Addition of Countries Eligible to Participate in the Visa Waiver Pilot Program.....     1400-AA75
2299         Addition of ``S'' Nonimmigrant Visa Classification.................................     1400-AA91
2300         Authority To Issue Visas: Issuance of O&P Visas in the United States...............     1400-AA96
2301         Q2 Visas for Irish Nationals Participating in Work/Training Programs...............     1400-AB02
2302         Revision to Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR).....................     1400-AB06
2303         Cultural Exchange Programs, Reinstatement..........................................     1400-AB11
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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2304         Establishing of Registry in State Department for Information About Execution of         1400-AA56
            International Wills.................................................................
2305         Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention Implementation..............................     1400-AA88
2306         Nonimmigrant Visa Fees.............................................................     1400-AA97
2307         Cultural Exchange Program, Summer Work/Travel--22 CFR 514..........................     1400-AB10
2308         Amendment to the ITAR: FMS LOA Authorized Defense Services.........................     1400-AB13
2309         Cultural Exchange Programs, Annual Reports.........................................     1400-AB14
2310         Amendments to the ITAR: Reporting of Shipments, Offset Arrangements, and                1400-AB15
            Enhancements to Congressional Notifications.........................................
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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2311         Delegation of INS Authority to DOA To Approve H-2A Petitions for Agricultural           1400-AB01
            Laborers............................................................................
2312         Cultural Exchange Programs, Fees...................................................     1400-AB12
2313         Amendment to the ITAR: FMS LOA Authorized Defense Services.........................     1400-AB16
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2293. PROCESSING FEE: AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT

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                           12/00/00

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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2294. 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
Final Rule                      12/00/00
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 11/00/00  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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2295. 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                    12/00/00

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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2296. 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                    58 FR 49456
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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2297. 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: Mary Frances Sweeney, Munitions Specialist, Department 
of State, 13th Floor, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 663-2865
Fax: 202 261-8264

RIN: 1400-AA64
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2298. 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                    64 FR 42032
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-AA75
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2299. 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                     61 FR 1837
Final Action                    12/00/00

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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2300. 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                    12/00/00

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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2301. 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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Final Rule                      12/00/00

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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2302. 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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Final Action                    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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2303. CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, REINSTATEMENT

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; Reorgnization 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 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              08/13/99                    64 FR 44023
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/13/99
Final Rule                      12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sally J. Lawrence, Chief Exchange Visitor Problem 
Designation, Department of State, Room 734, Bureau of Educational and 
Cultural Affairs, SA-44, 301 Fourth Street SW, Washington, DC 20547
Phone: 202 406-9810
Fax: 202 401-9809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB11
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2304. 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

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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 and 
implementing legislation will provide for the designation of Diplomatic 
and Consular Agents to act in connection with International Wills, and 
the establishment of a registry for such wills, and other related 
matters.

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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2305. 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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2306. 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              08/29/00                    65 FR 52306


Next Action Undetermined

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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2307. CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM, SUMMER WORK/TRAVEL--22 CFR 514

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101(a)(15)(J); 43 FR 13361; 3 CFR, 1978 Comp, p 
168; USIA Delegation Order No 85-5 (50 FR 27393); 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; ...

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 62.32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is adopting specific regulations governing 
participation in summer work/travel programs conducted by Department-
designated sponsors pursuant to Public Law 105-277. These regulations 
supersede program guidelines promulgated by the Department 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, Room 734, Bureau of Educational and 
Cultural Affairs, SA-44, 301 Fourth Street SW, Washington, DC 20547
Phone: 202 406-9810
Fax: 202 401-9809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB10
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2308.  AMENDMENT TO THE ITAR: FMS LOA AUTHORIZED DEFENSE 
SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 126

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, July 21, 2000, Desired by National 
Security Council.

Abstract: Clarified existing exemption for exports of defense services 
when authorized by the Foreign Military Sales Program. More specificity 
was added to the regulation to make it clear to exporters when to use 
the exemption to provide defense services authorized by the Department 
of Defense in a letter of Offer and Acceptance.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sally J. Lawrence, Chief Exchange Visitor Problem 
Designation, Department of State, Room 734, Bureau of Educational and 
Cultural Affairs, SA-44, 301 Fourth Street SW, Washington, DC 20547
Phone: 202 406-9810
Fax: 202 401-9809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB13


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2309.  CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, ANNUAL REPORTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101(a)(15)(J), 1182, 1184, 1250; 22 USC 1431 to 
1442, 14758, 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 62.15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is amending the Exchange Visitor Program 
regulations regarding annual report requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                            To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sally J. Lawrence, Chief Exchange Visitor Problem 
Designation, Department of State, Room 734, Bureau of Educational and 
Cultural Affairs, SA-44, 301 Fourth Street SW, Washington, DC 20547
Phone: 202 406-9810
Fax: 202 401-9809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB14
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2310.  AMENDMENTS TO THE ITAR: REPORTING OF SHIPMENTS, OFFSET 
ARRANGEMENTS, AND ENHANCEMENTS TO CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778; sections 1243 and 1245 of the Defense 
Offsets; Disclosure Act of 1999; section 1302 of the Foreign Relations 
Authorization Act

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 120; 22 CFR 123; 22 CFR 124

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 2001.

Abstract: New requirement to report to the Office of Defense Trade 
Controls shipping data within 15 days after the item has been exported. 
Final rule includes a new requirement that the reporting of any 
proposed offset agreement connected with a proposed export of any major 
defense equipment sold under a contract in the amount of $14,000,000 or 
more or of defense articles or defense services sold under a contract 
in the amount of $50,000,000 or more. Also, a new requirement was added 
that 45 days must have elapsed since receipt by the Congress of an 
enhancement to a case notified to Congress as required by 22 U.S.C. 
2776(c)(1).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Mary Frances Sweeney, Munitions Specialist, Department 
of State, 13th Floor, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 663-2865
Fax: 202 261-8264

RIN: 1400-AB15
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2311. DELEGATION OF INS AUTHORITY TO DOA TO APPROVE H-2A PETITIONS FOR 
AGRICULTURAL LABORERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.53

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      03/29/00                    65 FR 52305

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-AB01
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2312. CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 6290

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    01/05/00                      65 FR 352

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sally J. Lawrence
Phone: 202 406-9810
Fax: 202 401-9809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB12
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2313.  AMENDMENT TO THE ITAR: FMS LOA AUTHORIZED DEFENSE 
SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 124; 22 CFR 125; 22 CFR 126

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, July 21, 2000, Desired by National 
Security Council.

Abstract: Final rule streamlines U.S. Defense export control licensing 
process to NATO countries, Australia, and Japan. Regulation permits, 
under an exemption, U.S. companies to perform maintenance and 
maintenance training for NATO countries, Australia, and Japan on U.S.-
origin inventoried defense articles. The new regulation provides 
authorization, without a license, to transfer technical data to support 
procurement of defense articles from defense firms in NATO countries, 
Australia, and Japan for use in the United States. Also, the final rule 
establishes four comprehensive export authorizations for use in 
circumstances where the full parameters of a commercial export 
endeavor, including the needed defense exports, can well be anticipated 
and described in advance.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    07/21/00                    65 FR 45286
Final Action Effective          09/01/00

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Mary Frances Sweeney, Munitions Specialist, Department 
of State, 13th Floor, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 663-2865
Fax: 202 261-8264

RIN: 1400-AB16
[FR Doc. 00-24464 Filed 11-29-00]
BILLING CODE 4710-35-S