[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of State Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE (STATE)






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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

22 CFR Ch. I

[Public Notice 4476]

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 fall 2003 regulatory 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jo Brooks, Attorney Adviser for 
Legislation and General Management, Office of the Legal Adviser, 
Department of State, Room 3422, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20520, telephone (202) 647-2318.

Dated: October 1, 2003.

 Grant S. Green, Jr.,

Under Secretary of State for Management.

                                    Department of State--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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2133        Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention Implementation...............................    1400--AA88
2134        Revision to Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR)......................    1400--AB06
2135        Cultural Exchange Program, Summer Work/Travel.......................................    1400--AB10
2136        Hague Intercountry Adoption Preservation of Convention Records......................    1400--AB69
2137        Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act--Electronic       1400--AB84
            Petition for Diversity Immigrant Status.............................................
2138        Availability of Information to the Public...........................................    1400--AB85
2139        Child Status Protection Act Beneficiaries...........................................    1400--AB87
2140        Documentation of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas--Fingerprint Requirements.........    1400--AB88
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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2141        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in    1400--AB17
            Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance......................
2142        Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Rule............................    1400--AB45
2143        Elimination of Crew List Visas......................................................    1400--AB49
2144        Uncertified Foreign Health Care Workers.............................................    1400--AB68
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                                     Department of State--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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2145        Amendment to the ITAR: Mandatory Electronic Filing of Shipper Export Declarations       1400--AB72
            Using the U.S. Customs Automated Export System......................................
2146        International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Partial Lifting of Embargo Against Rwanda    1400--AB82
2147        Revisions to Grants Management Common Rules on Debarment, Suspension, and Drug Free     1400--AB83
            Workplace Requirements..............................................................
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Department of State (STATE)                         Proposed Rule Stage






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2133. HAGUE INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION CONVENTION IMPLEMENTATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 14901 to 14954

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 96

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations will implement accreditation aspects of the Hague 
Convention for the Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of 
Intercountry Adoption and its implementing legislation.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/15/03                    68 FR 54064

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NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/03
Final Action                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Anna Mary Coburn, Office of Policy Review and 
Interagency Liaison, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State, 
2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520
Phone: 202 312--9726
Fax: 202 312--9744

RIN: 1400-AA88
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2134. REVISION TO DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (DOSAR)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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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NPRM                            11/00/03

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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2135. 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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NPRM                            01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 3116--AA16.

Agency Contact: Stanley S. Colvin, Acting Director, Office of Exchange 
Coordination and Designation, Department of State, Bureau of 
Educational and Cultural Affairs, 301 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 
20547
Phone: 202 401--9810
Fax: 202 401--9809
Email: [email protected].

RIN: 1400-AB10
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2136. [bull] HAGUE INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION PRESERVATION OF CONVENTION 
RECORDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 14901 to 14954

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 98

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulation to implement preservation of records requirements 
under the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/15/03                    68 FR 54119
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/03
Final Action                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Anna Mary Coburn, Office of Policy Review and 
Interagency Liaison, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State, 
2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520
Phone: 202 312--9726
Fax: 202 312--9744

RIN: 1400-AB69
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2137. [bull] DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND 
NATIONALITY ACT--ELECTRONIC PETITION FOR DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT STATUS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this rule, the Department proposes to change the manner in 
which aliens may petition for the opportunity to participate in the 
Diversity Visa Program from a standard mail--in system to an entirely 
electronic system that will utilize a specifically designated Internet 
website.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker, Lead Visa Specialist, Department of 
State, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522
Phone: 202 663--1202
Fax: 202 663--3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB84
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2138. [bull] AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 552.552a; EO 12858, as amended; 68 FR 15313; EO 
12600; 55 FR 9318; Ethics in Government Act of 1978, PL 95--521, as 
amended

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CFR Citation: 22 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A proposed revision of the regulation that governs access by 
the public to information that is under the control of the Department 
in order to reflect changes in the provisions of the basic laws and 
Executive orders pertaining to access to information.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Peppe, Chief, Programs and Plans Division of 
the Office of Information Programs and Services, Department of State, 
SA--2, Room 6073, Washington, DC 20522
Phone: 202 261--8327
Fax: 202 663--2717

RIN: 1400-AB85
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2139. [bull] CHILD STATUS PROTECTION ACT BENEFICIARIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule implements the Child Status Protection Act of 2002. 
The Act helps protect certain immigrant visa applicants from being 
denied immigration benefits due to their reaching the age of 21 and 
because of delays in legacy INS petition approval and adjustment 
processing. If an alien is eligible for relief after reaching age 21, 
his/her age is frozen throughout the pendency of his/her case. The rule 
sets forth the special formulas for calculating an alien's age for 
immigrant visa processing purposes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker, Lead Visa Specialist, Department of 
State, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522
Phone: 202 663--1202
Fax: 202 663--3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB87
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2140. [bull] DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANT AND NONIMMIGRANT VISAS--
FINGERPRINT REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule announces the Department's intention to fingerprint 
certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applicants effective upon 
completion. Pursuant to section 303 of the Enhanced Border Security and 
Visa Entry Reform Act, on and after October 26, 2004, the Secretary of 
State will issue to aliens only machine--readable, tamper--resistant 
visas and travel and entry documents that use biometric identifiers. 
Fingerprints will be taken for the purpose of establishing a pilot 
program for meeting the biometric requirement. 22 CFR 41.105 authorizes 
consular officers to fingerprint visa applicants if the officer 
considers that necessary for the purposes of investigation or 
identification.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

RIN: 1400-AB88
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Department of State (STATE)                            Final Rule Stage






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2141. 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                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Antoinette St. Clair, Compliance Programs, Department 
of State, S/EEOCR, Room 4216, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520
Phone: 202 647--9295
Fax: 202 647--4969

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB17
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2142. STUDENT EXCHANGE VISITOR INFORMATION SYSTEM (SEVIS) RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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 to facilitate the requirements established by section 641 
of Public Law 104--208 (as amended) for the INS Student and Exchange 
Visitor Program (SEVP).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              12/12/02                    67 FR 76307
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/13/03
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Stanley S. Colvin, Acting Director, Office of Exchange 
Coordination and Designation, Department of State, Bureau of 
Educational and Cultural Affairs, 301 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 
20547
Phone: 202 401--9810
Fax: 202 401--9809
Email: [email protected].

RIN: 1400-AB45
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2143. ELIMINATION OF CREW LIST VISAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101(a)(15)(D); 8 USC 1201(f)

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Rule proposes to eliminate crew list visas.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/13/02                    67 FR 76711
NPRM Comment Period End         02/11/03
Final Action                    01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker, Lead Visa Specialist, Department of 
State, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522
Phone: 202 663--1202
Fax: 202 663--3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB49
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2144. UNCERTIFIED FOREIGN HEALTH CARE WORKERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 40.53

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation outlines requirements for foreign health care 
workers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              12/17/02                    67 FR 77158
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/17/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/18/03
Final Action                    01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker, Lead Visa Specialist, Department of 
State, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522
Phone: 202 663--1202
Fax: 202 663--3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB68
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Department of State (STATE)                           Completed Actions






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2145. [bull] AMENDMENT TO THE ITAR: MANDATORY ELECTRONIC FILING OF 
SHIPPER EXPORT DECLARATIONS USING THE U.S. CUSTOMS AUTOMATED EXPORT 
SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 123

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Part 123 of the ITAR will be amended to clarify the 
procedures and timelines for electronic filing of Shipper's Export 
Declarations with Census and Customs.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/27/03                    68 FR 61098

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Mary F. Sweeney, Munitions Control Analyst, Department 
of State, 12th Floor, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522
Phone: 202 663--2865
Fax: 202 261--8199
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB72
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2146. [bull] INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS: PARTIAL LIFTING 
OF EMBARGO AGAINST RWANDA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 126

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: The International Traffic in Arms Regulations clarified that 
the policy of denial will remain in place for any new license 
applications, requests for approval, exports or imports of defense 
articles or defense services destined for or originating in Rwanda 
other than by the Government of Rwanda.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    07/30/03                    68 FR 44613

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Mary Sweeney, Munitions Control Analyst, Department of 
State, 12th Floor, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522
Phone: 202 663--2865
Fax: 202 261--8199
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB82
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2147. [bull] REVISIONS TO GRANTS MANAGEMENT COMMON RULES ON DEBARMENT, 
SUSPENSION, AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: PL 103--355, sec 2455, 108 Stat 3327; EO 12549, 3 CFR, 
1986 Comp, p 189; EO 12689, 3 CFR, 1989 Comp, p 235; 41 USC 701 et seq

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 133; 22 CFR 134

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation updates and brings nonprocurement debarment 
and suspension procedures in line with the debarment and suspension 
procedures used for procurement. RIN 1400--AB33 was completed in error 
in 2002.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/23/02                     67 FR 3265
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/02
Final Action                    11/26/03                    68 FR 66533

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1400-AB83
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