[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions] [Department of State Semiannual Regulatory Agenda] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov] [[Page 74125]] Part XIII Department of State _______________________________________________________________________ Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 74126]]DEPARTMENT OF STATE (STATE) _______________________________________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________________________________ 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2293 Processing Fee: Affidavit of Support............................................... 1400-AB07 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of State--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2294 Foreign Prohibitions on Longshore Work by U.S. Nationals........................... 1400-AA34 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of State--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of State--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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......................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 74127]] Department of State--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ Department of State (STATE) Prerule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of State (STATE) Proposed Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 [[Page 74128]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of State (STATE) Final Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ [[Page 74129]] 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of State (STATE) Long-Term Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 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 [[Page 74130]] 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ [[Page 74131]] 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of State (STATE) Completed Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2312. CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, FEES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 22 CFR 6290 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 07/21/00 65 FR 45286 Final Action Effective 09/01/00 [[Page 74132]] 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