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


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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 3637]

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 2001 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:  April 2, 2001.

 Grant Green,

Under Secretary of State for Management.

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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2000        Revisions of Grants Management Common Rules on Debarment, Suspension, and Drug-Free      1400-AB33
            Workplace Requirements..............................................................
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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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2001        Foreign Prohibitions on Longshore Work by U.S. Nationals............................     1400-AA34
2002        Transit Without Visa (TWOV).........................................................     1400-AA48
2003        B-1 Visa Classification.............................................................     1400-AA54
2004        Addition of Countries Eligible To Participate in the Visa Waiver Program............     1400-AA75
2005        Addition of ``S'' Nonimmigrant Visa Classification..................................     1400-AA91
2006        Authority To Issue Visas: Issuance of O&P Visas in the United States................     1400-AA96
2007        Nonimmigrant Visa Fees..............................................................     1400-AA97
2008        Q2 Visas for Irish Nationals Participating in Work/Training Programs................     1400-AB02
2009        Revision to Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR)......................     1400-AB06
2010        Cultural Exchange Programs, Reinstatement...........................................     1400-AB11
2011        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in     1400-AB17
            Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance......................
2012        Documentation of Nonimmigrants: Visa Waiver Program.................................     1400-AB21
2013        Documentation of Immigrants: International Broadcasters.............................     1400-AB22
2014        Documentation of Nonimmigrants: Victims of Trafficking in Persons, Victims of            1400-AB23
            Criminal Activities, and Aliens Inadmissible for Trafficking in Persons.............
2015        Documentation of Nonimmigrants: Spouses and Children of Lawful Permanent Residents..     1400-AB24
2016        Documentation of Nonimmigrants: Spouses and Children of U.S. Citizens...............     1400-AB25
2017        Documentation of Immigrants: Diversity Immigrants...................................     1400-AB26
2018        Documentation of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality      1400-AB27
            Act, As Amended--Refusals of Individual Visas.......................................
2019        Classification of Nonimmigrants and Immigrants......................................     1400-AB28
2020        Students and Exchange Visitors--Fee Receipts........................................     1400-AB29
2021        International Organization Employees--INTELSAT Employees............................     1400-AB30
2022        Aliens Ineligible for Visas for Aiding or Abetting Colombian Insurgent and               1400-AB31
            Paramilitary Groups.................................................................
2023        Grounds of Inadmissibility..........................................................     1400-AB32
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                                     Department of State--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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2024        Establishing of Registry in State Department for Information About Execution of          1400-AA56
            International Wills.................................................................
2025        Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention Implementation...............................     1400-AA88
2026        Cultural Exchange Program, Summer Work/Travel--22 CFR 62............................     1400-AB10

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2027        Cultural Exchange Programs, Annual Reports..........................................     1400-AB14
2028        Amendments to the ITAR: Reporting of Shipments, Offset Arrangements, and                 1400-AB15
            Enhancements to Congressional Notifications.........................................
2029        Amendment to the ITAR: Offset Arrangements and Enhancements to Congressional             1400-AB18
            Notifications.......................................................................
2030        Amendments to the ITAR: Reporting of Shipments......................................     1400-AB20
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                                     Department of State--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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2031        Revision of U.S. Munitions List.....................................................     1400-AA64
2032        Processing Fee: Affidavit of Support................................................     1400-AB07
2033        Amendment to the ITAR: FMS LOA Authorized Defense Services..........................     1400-AB13
2034        Amendment to the ITAR: Canadian Exemption...........................................     1400-AB19
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2000.  REVISIONS OF GRANTS MANAGEMENT COMMON RULES ON DEBARMENT, 
SUSPENSION, AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 137; 22 CFR 139 (New)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To update and bring nonprocurement debarment and suspension 
procedures in line with the debarment and suspension procedures used 
for procurement.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1400-AB33
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2001. 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                      12/00/01

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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)  Interim Final Rule 01/05/01 
(66 FR 1033)  NPRM 01/05/01 (66 FR 1064)

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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2002. TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA (TWOV)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: sec 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 Effective    09/15/93
NPRM                            01/05/01                     66 FR 1064
Interim Final Rule              01/05/01                     66 FR 1033
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/05/01
NPRM Comment Period End         03/06/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/06/01
Final Action                    12/00/01

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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2003. 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                    12/00/01

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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2004. ADDITION OF COUNTRIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VISA WAIVER 
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. This submission was formerly titled: Addition of 
Countries eligible to participate in the visa waiver pilot program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              08/03/99                    64 FR 42032
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/04/99
Final Action                    12/00/01

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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2005. 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                    06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, SA-1, Room L603-C, 2401 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA91
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2006. 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                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, SA-1, Room L603-C, 2401 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA96
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2007. 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
Final Action                    06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, SA-1, Room L603-C, 2401 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA97
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2008. 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              03/17/00                    65 FR 14764
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/16/00
Final Rule                      12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, SA-1, Room L603-C, 2401 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB02
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2009. 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                    12/00/01

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

RIN: 1400-AB06
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2010. 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                      12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sally J. Lawrence, Chief Exchange Visitor Program, 
Department of State, Room 734, Washington, DC 20547
Phone: 202 401-9810
Fax: 202 401-9809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB11

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2011.  NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL 
ORIGIN, HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL 
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 794; 42 ISC 2000d to 2000d-7;; 42 USC 6101 to 
6107; EO 12250

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 141 to 143

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of State participated with 21 other Federal 
agencies to amend regulations implementing title VI of the Civil Rights 
Act of 1964 (title VI), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 
(section 504), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age 
Discrimination Act). Together, these statutes prohibit discrimination 
on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, and age in 
programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. In 
1988, the Civil Rights Restoration Act (CRRA) added definitions of 
``program or activity'' and ``program'' to title VI, section 504, and 
the Age Discrimination Act. The added definitions were designed to 
clarify the broad scope of coverage of recipients' programs or 
activities under these statutes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/06/00                    65 FR 76460
NPRM Comment Period End         01/05/01
Final Action                    11/00/01
Final Action Effective          01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gloria J. Jackson, EEO Manager for Compliance Programs, 
Department of State, S/EEOCR; Room 4216, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20520
Phone: 202 647-9897
Fax: 202 647-4969
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB17
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2012.  DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS: VISA WAIVER PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.2(1)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Makes permanent the Visa Waiver Program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, SA-1, Room L603-C, 2401 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB21
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2013.  DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS: INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.32(d)(8)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Adds a new category of special immigrants, international 
broadcasters.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, SA-1, Room L603-C, 2401 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB22
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2014.  DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS: VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING IN 
PERSONS, VICTIMS OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES, AND ALIENS INADMISSIBLE FOR 
TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.84; 22 CFR 41.85; 22 CFR 40.27

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Creates a new nonimmigrant status for aliens who are victims 
of trafficking in persons (T) or victims of criminal activities (U) to 
enter the U.S. as nonimmigrants. Makes aliens who are involved in 
trafficking of persons inadmissible.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, SA-1, Room L603-C, 2401 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB23
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2015.  DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS: SPOUSES AND CHILDREN OF 
LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.86

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Permits spouses and children of lawful permanent residents, 
who are beneficiaries of immigrant petitions filed or approved 3 or 
more years prior, to enter the U.S. as (V) nonimmigrants.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: John Condayan, Acting Director, Office of Foreign 
Missions, Department of State, Room 2105, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20520
Phone: 202 647-3416

H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations Division, Visa 
Office, Department of State, SA-1, Room L603-C, 2401 E Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB24
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2016.  DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS: SPOUSES AND CHILDREN OF 
U.S. CITIZENS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.81

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Provides nonimmigrant status for spouses and children of U.S. 
citizens who are awaiting approval of immigrant visa petitions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, SA-1, Room L603-C, 2401 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB25
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2017.  DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS: DIVERSITY IMMIGRANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amended to emphasize a diversity visa must be issued in the 
same fiscal year for which the petition was submitted.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, SA-1, Room L603-C, 2401 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB26
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2018.  DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS AND NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE 
IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED--REFUSALS OF INDIVIDUAL 
VISAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.41; 22 CFR 41.121; 22 CFR 41.122; 22 CFR 42.81

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Adds to grounds of ineligibility for nonimmigrants. Adds a 
new restriction on place of application for alien overstays.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, SA-1, Room L603-C, 2401 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB27
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2019.  CLASSIFICATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS AND IMMIGRANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.12 and 42.11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Adds new immigrant and nonimmigrant categories.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, SA-1, Room L603-C, 2401 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB28
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2020.  STUDENTS AND EXCHANGE VISITORS--FEE RECEIPTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.61 and 41.62

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Requires F, J, and M nonimmigrants to produce receipts for 
payment of CIPRIS fees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, SA-1, Room L603-C, 2401 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB29
_______________________________________________________________________




2021.  INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION EMPLOYEES--INTELSAT EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.24 and 42.32(d)(5)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Treats employees of INTELSAT as if they were international

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organization employees after INTELSAT privitization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, SA-1, Room L603-C, 2401 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB30
_______________________________________________________________________




2022.  ALIENS INELIGIBLE FOR VISAS FOR AIDING OR ABETTING 
COLOMBIAN INSURGENT AND PARAMILITARY GROUPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 40.212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Makes aliens who have aided or abetted Colombian insurgent 
and paramilitary groups inadmissible to the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, SA-1, Room L603-C, 2401 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB31
_______________________________________________________________________




2023.  GROUNDS OF INADMISSIBILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 40.63; 22 CFR 40.92; 22 CFR 40.104

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Adds exceptions for aliens inadmissible under INA 
212(c)(6)(C)(ii), INA 212(a)(9)(B), and INA 212(a)(10)(D)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Edward Odom, Chief, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Office, Department of State, SA-1, Room L603-C, 2401 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0106
Phone: 202 663-1204
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB32
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2024. 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 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2025. 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

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regarding this convention and legislation.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2026. CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM, SUMMER WORK/TRAVEL--22 CFR 62

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101(2)(15)(J), 1182, 1184, 1258; 22 USC 1431 to 
1442, 1475e, 2451 to 2460; Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructing 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 62.32

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 USIA 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 Program, 
Department of State, Room 734, Washington, DC 20547
Phone: 202 401-9810
Fax: 202 401-9809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB10
_______________________________________________________________________




2027. CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, ANNUAL REPORTS

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 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 Program, 
Department of State, Room 734, Washington, DC 20547
Phone: 202 401-9810
Fax: 202 401-9809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________




2028. AMENDMENTS TO THE ITAR: REPORTING OF SHIPMENTS, OFFSET 
ARRANGEMENTS, AND ENHANCEMENTS TO CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778; secs 1243 and 1245 of the Defense 
Offsets; Disclosure Act of 1999; sec 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 elapse 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                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Mary Frances Sweeney, Munitions Control Analyst, 
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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2029.  AMENDMENT TO THE ITAR: OFFSET ARRANGEMENTS AND 
ENHANCEMENTS TO CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778; secs 1243 and 1245 of the Defense 
Offsets; Disclosure Act of 1999

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: New requirement to require reporting and a description 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 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 elapse since receipt by the Congress of an 
enhancement to a case notified to Congress as required by 22 U.S.C. 
2776(c) (l).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

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Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1400-AB18
_______________________________________________________________________




2030.  AMENDMENTS TO THE ITAR: REPORTING OF SHIPMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778; sec 1302 of the Foreign Relations 
Authorization Act

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 123; 22 CFR 126; 22 CFR 127

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: New requirement to report to the Office of Defense Trade 
Controls shipping data within 15 days after the item has been exported.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1400-AB20
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2031. REVISION OF U.S. MUNITIONS LIST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 121.1; 22 CFR 121.16

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/21/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Frances Sweeney
Phone: 202 663-2865
Fax: 202 261-8264

RIN: 1400-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________




2032. PROCESSING FEE: AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 40.41

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/07/00                    65 FR 54148
Final Action Effective          10/01/00

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-AB07
_______________________________________________________________________




2033. AMENDMENT TO THE ITAR: FMS LOA AUTHORIZED DEFENSE SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 126

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Mary Frances Sweeney
Phone: 202 663-2865
Fax: 202 261-8264

RIN: 1400-AB13
_______________________________________________________________________




2034.  AMENDMENT TO THE ITAR: CANADIAN EXEMPTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 126

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: New final rule amends the existing Canadian exemption in the 
International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Government of Canada changed 
its export control system by establishing a system that identifies and 
permits registration of persons who will be eligible on the basis of 
Canadian citizenship or permanent residence and of risk assessment to 
have access to U.S. Munitions List articles exported from the United 
States or re-transferred within Canada without a U.S. license. 
Accordingly, the new final rule reflects the Canadian registration 
system to permit specific end-users to be eligible to receive defense 
articles exported under the exemption. Such end-users are Canadian 
Federal or Provincial government authorities acting in an official 
capacity and Canadian-registered persons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/16/01                    66 FR 10575
Final Action Effective          05/30/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1400-AB19
[FR Doc. 01-8833 Filed 05-11-01; 8:45 am]
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