[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 3948]

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 spring 2002 agenda of the Department of 
State is set forth below. The purpose of this publication is to provide 
information to the public on the Department's regulatory plans. 
Consistent with OMB guidance, this agenda includes active continuing 
items from prior agendas.

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, telephone (202) 
647-2318.

Dated: March 21, 2002.

 Grant Green,

Under Secretary of State for Management.

                                       Department of State--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1651       Cultural Exchange Programs, Annual Reports...........................................     1400-AB14
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                                    Department of State--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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1652       Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention Implementation................................     1400-AA88
1653       Amendment to the ITAR: Offset Arrangements and Enhancements to Congressional              1400-AB18
            Notifications.......................................................................
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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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1654       Foreign Prohibitions on Longshore Work by U.S. Nationals.............................     1400-AA34
1655       Transit Without Visa (TWOV)..........................................................     1400-AA48
1656       B-1 Visa Classification..............................................................     1400-AA54
1657       Addition of ``S'' Nonimmigrant Visa Classification...................................     1400-AA91
1658       Nonimmigrant Visa Fees...............................................................     1400-AA97
1659       Revision to Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR).......................     1400-AB06
1660       Cultural Exchange Program, Summer Work/Travel........................................     1400-AB10
1661       Cultural Exchange Programs, Reinstatement............................................     1400-AB11
1662       Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in      1400-AB17
            Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance......................
1663       Documentation of Nonimmigrants: Visa Waiver Program..................................     1400-AB21
1664       Documentation of Immigrants: International Broadcasters..............................     1400-AB22
1665       Documentation of Nonimmigrants: Victims of Trafficking in Persons, Victims of             1400-AB23
            Criminal Activities, and Aliens Inadmissible for Trafficking in Persons.............
1666       Documentation of Nonimmigrants: Spouses and Children of Lawful Permanent Residents...     1400-AB24
1667       Documentation of Nonimmigrants: Spouses and Children of U.S. Citizens................     1400-AB25
1668       Documentation of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality       1400-AB27
            Act, As Amended--Refusals of Individual Visas.......................................
1669       Students and Exchange Visitors--Fee Receipts.........................................     1400-AB29
1670       Grounds of Inadmissibility...........................................................     1400-AB32
1671       Documentation of Nonimmigrants--Classification of Spouses of Foreign Diplomats.......     1400-AB35
1672       Documentation of Nonimmigrants--Automatic VISA Revalidation..........................     1400-AB36
1673       Documentation of Nonimmigrants and Immigrants Access to Criminal History; Sharing         1400-AB37
            Data Records........................................................................
1674       Documentation of Immigrants--Immediate Relatives.....................................     1400-AB38
1675       Documentation of Immigrants--Issuance of New or Replacement Visas....................     1400-AB39
1676       Final Exemptions for U.S. Institutions of Higher Learning............................     1400-AB40
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                                     Department of State--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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1677       Documentation of Immigrants: Diversity Immigrants....................................     1400-AB26
1678       Classification of Nonimmigrants and Immigrants.......................................     1400-AB28
1679       International Organization Employees--INTELSAT Employees.............................     1400-AB30
1680       Revisions of Grants Management Common Rules on Debarment, Suspension, and Drug-Free       1400-AB33
            Workplace Requirements..............................................................
1681       Amendments to the List of Proscribed Destinations....................................     1400-AB41
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                                                        Department of State--Discontinued Entries
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  Regulation
Identification                                             Title                                             Date Withdrawn            Comments
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1400-AA56       Establishing of Registry in State Department for Information About Execution of                 04/24/2002   Withdrawn
                 International Wills
1400-AA75       Addition of Countries Eligible To Participate in the Visa Waiver Program                        03/19/2002   Withdrawn
1400-AB15       Amendments to the ITAR: Reporting of Shipments, Offset Arrangements, and Enhancements to        03/14/2002   Withdrawn
                 Congressional Notifications
1400-AB20       Amendments to the ITAR: Reporting of Shipments                                                  03/14/2002   Withdrawn
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Department of State (STATE)                               Prerule Stage






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1651. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           12/00/02

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
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Department of State (STATE)                         Proposed Rule Stage






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1652. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/02

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: 202 312-9723
Fax: 202 312-9744

RIN: 1400-AA88

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1653. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

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: 202 663-2700
Fax: 202 261-8199

RIN: 1400-AB18
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Department of State (STATE)                            Final Rule Stage






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1654. 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
Final Rule                      12/27/91                    56 FR 66970
Final Rule Effective            01/01/92
Final Rule Correction           01/04/92                     57 FR 1384
NPRM                            02/12/02                     67 FR 6447
NPRM Comment Period End         03/12/02
Final Action                    06/00/02
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 02/12/02 (67 FR 
6447)  NPRM Comment Period End 03/12/02

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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1655. 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
NPRM Comment Period End         03/06/01
Interim Final Rule              01/05/01                     66 FR 1033
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/05/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/06/01
Final Action                    06/00/02

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

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Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected].

RIN: 1400-AA48
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1656. 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                    12/00/02

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
Email: [email protected].

RIN: 1400-AA54
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1657. 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                    05/00/02

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-AA91
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1658. 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                    05/00/02

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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1659. 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                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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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1660. CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM, SUMMER WORK/TRAVEL

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 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 62.32

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule                      12/00/02

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

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Phone: 202 401-9810
Fax: 202 401-9809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB10
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1661. 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; 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 62.45

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, April 2000.

Abstract: The Department is amending the Exchange Visitor Program 
regulations regarding reinstatement 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                      12/00/02

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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1662. 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 USC 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                    12/00/02
Final Action Effective          12/00/02

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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1663. 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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Final Action                    05/00/02

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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1664. 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              05/18/01                    66 FR 15349
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/18/01
Final Action                    05/00/02

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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1665. 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

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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              06/00/02

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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1666. 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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Final Rule                      06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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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1667. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/02

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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1668. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/02

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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1669. 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              06/00/02

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
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1670. 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(a)(6)(C)(ii), INA 212(a)(9)(B), and INA 212(a)(10)(D)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/02

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

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB32
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1671.  DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS--CLASSIFICATION OF SPOUSES 
OF FOREIGN DIPLOMATS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104; PL 105-277, 112 Stat 2681 et seq

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Classification of Spouses of Foreign Diplomats as Gs to 
permit employment with international organizations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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
Email: [email protected].

RIN: 1400-AB35
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1672.  DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS--AUTOMATIC VISA REVALIDATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104; PL 105-277, 112 Stat 2681 et seq

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.112D

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Excludes automatic revalidation benefits for aliens returning 
from short visits to other North American countries or adjacent 
islands. Exclusion for aliens who are nationals of countries identified 
as State sponsors of terrorism.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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
Email: [email protected].

RIN: 1400-AB36
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1673.  DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS AND IMMIGRANTS ACCESS TO 
CRIMINAL HISTORY; SHARING DATA RECORDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 40.5; 22 CFR 41.105(b); 22 CFR 42.72(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Access to certain criminal history records from the FBI. 
Fingerprinting of immigrants and nonimmigrants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/25/02                     67 FR 8477
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/26/02
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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
Email: [email protected].

RIN: 1400-AB37
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1674.  DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS--IMMEDIATE RELATIVES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Expands the definition of immediate relative for spouses and 
children of U.S. citizens whose spouses or parents were killed in the 
09/11/01 terrorist attack.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/11/02                     67 FR 1414
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/12/02
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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
Email: [email protected].

RIN: 1400-AB38
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1675.  DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS--ISSUANCE OF NEW OR REPLACEMENT 
VISAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.72(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Removal of citation to INA 124. The provision is no longer in 
effect.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/11/02                     67 FR 1415
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/12/02
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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
Email: [email protected].

RIN: 1400-AB39
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1676.  FINAL EXEMPTIONS FOR U.S. INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778

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CFR Citation: 22 CFR 123; 22 CFR 125

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: New exemption from export licensing requirements for U.S. 
universities, university-based international fundamental research 
cooperative activities in unclassified space research with universities 
located in the member countries of NATO, major non-NATO allies, the 
European Union and European Space Agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Mary Frances Sweeney, Munitions Control Analyst, 
Department of State, 13th Floor, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 663-2700
Fax: 202 261-8199

RIN: 1400-AB40
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1677. DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS: DIVERSITY IMMIGRANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.33

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/26/01                    66 FR 54135

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-AB26
_______________________________________________________________________




1678. CLASSIFICATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS AND IMMIGRANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.12 and 42.11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/18/01                    66 FR 32740
Correction                      07/23/01                    66 FR 38153

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-AB28
_______________________________________________________________________




1679. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION EMPLOYEES--INTELSAT EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/11/02                     67 FR 1413
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/12/02
Final Action                    04/17/02                    67 FR 18821

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-AB30
_______________________________________________________________________




1680. REVISIONS OF GRANTS MANAGEMENT COMMON RULES ON DEBARMENT, 
SUSPENSION, AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 137; 22 CFR 133 (New)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/23/02                     67 FR 3265

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1400-AB33
_______________________________________________________________________




1681.  AMENDMENTS TO THE LIST OF PROSCRIBED DESTINATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 126

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 9, 2002, Direction of the 
UnderSecretary for Arms Control and International Security.

Abstract: This regulation removed Tajikistan and the Federal Republic 
of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) from the list of proscribed 
destinations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/09/02                     67 FR 1074

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: 202 663-2700
Fax: 202 261-8199

RIN: 1400-AB41
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