[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 4724]

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 2004 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: May 27, 2004.

 Grant S. Green, Jr.,

Under Secretary of State for Management.

                                    Department of State--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2005        Cultural Exchange Program, Summer Work/Travel.........................................    1400-AB10
2006        Availability of Information to the Public.............................................    1400-AB85
2007        Child Status Protection Act Beneficiaries.............................................    1400-AB87
2008        Documentation of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas--Fingerprint Requirements...........    1400-AB88
2009        Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR)....................................    1400-AB90
2010        National Security Information Regulations.............................................    1400-AB91
2011        Electronic Passport...................................................................    1400-AB93
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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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2012        Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention Implementation.................................    1400-AA88
2013        Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Rule..............................    1400-AB45
2014        Elimination of Crew List Visas........................................................    1400-AB49
2015        Documentation of Nonimmigrants; Border Commuter Students..............................    1400-AB64
2016        Documentation of Nonimmigrant Visas; Student and Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS)......    1400-AB65
2017        Uncertified Foreign Health Care Workers...............................................    1400-AB68
2018        Hague Intercountry Adoption Preservation of Convention Records........................    1400-AB69
2019        Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act--Electronic         1400-AB84
            Petition for Diversity Immigrant Status...............................................
2020        Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended--    1400-AB89
            Professionals Under the North American Free Trade Agreement...........................
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                                     Department of State--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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2021        Revision to Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR)........................    1400-AB06
2022        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in      1400-AB17
            Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance........................
2023        Documentation of Immigrants; Special Immigrant Status Fee for Relatives of Victims of     1400-AB63
            September 11, 2001, Attacks...........................................................
2024        Documentation of Immigrants; Diversity Visas..........................................    1400-AB66
2025        Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: United States Munitions       1400-AB70
            List..................................................................................
2026        Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations for the US Munitions List,     1400-AB71
            Categories I, VI, and XX..............................................................
2027        International Traffic in Arms Regulations.............................................    1400-AB86
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Department of State (STATE)                         Proposed Rule Stage






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2005. 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                            10/00/04

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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2006. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule revises the regulation governing 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                            03/31/04                    69 FR 16841
NPRM Comment Period End         06/29/04
Final Action                    08/00/04

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB85
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2007. 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                            09/00/04

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: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB87
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2008. 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. 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. 22CFR 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                            09/00/04

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-AB88

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2009.  DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION 
(DOSAR)

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

Legal Authority: PL 93-400; PL 96-83

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This (DOSAR) change will update the (DOSAR) with respect to 
Defense Base Act coverage, as well as make other editorial changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AB90
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2010.  NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION REGULATIONS

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

Legal Authority: EO 12958, as amended

CFR Citation: 22 CFR Part 9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will revise the regulations governing the 
classification of national security information under the control of 
the Department in order to reflect the provisions of EO 12958, as 
amended by EO 13292 (March 25, 2003), on national security information.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nicholas M. Murphy, Foreign Affairs Officer, Department 
of State, A/RPS/IPS, Room 4057, State Annex 2, 515 22nd St., NW, 
Washington, DC 20522-6001
Phone: 202 261-8333
Fax: 202-261-8571
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB91
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2011.  ELECTRONIC PASSPORT

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

Legal Authority: 22 USC 211a, 213, 2651(a), 2671(d)(3), 2714, 3926; 31 
USC 9701; EO 11295; 18 USC 1621(a)(2)

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, August 2004.

Abstract: 22 CFR Part 51 will be amended to include language governing 
the issuance of the new electronically readable U.S. passports

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Polansky C. Polansky, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
State, 2100 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 663-3686
Fax: 202-663-2654
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB93
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Department of State (STATE)                            Final Rule Stage






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2012. 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
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/03
Final Action                    04/00/05

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: 202 736-9081
Fax: 202 736-9111
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA88
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2013. 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 Part 62, Subpart F

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 Legacy INS Student and 
Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).

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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                    01/00/05

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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2014. 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 eliminates 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
Interim Final Rule              03/18/04                    69 FR 12797
Final Action                    06/00/04

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: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB49
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2015.  DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS; BORDER COMMUTER 
STUDENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation allows foreign students living in Canada and 
Mexico to commute to the U.S. to study.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              05/23/03                    68 FR 28129
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/22/03
Final Action                    09/00/04

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: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1400-AB65
RIN: 1400-AB64
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2016.  DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANT VISAS; STUDENT 
AND EXCHANGE VISITOR SYSTEM (SEVIS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.61 and 41.62

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation provides for the electronic monitoring of 
students and exchange visitors.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              05/23/03                    68 FR 28129
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/22/03
Final Action                    09/00/04

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: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1400-AB64
RIN: 1400-AB65
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2017. 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                    06/00/04

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: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB68
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2018. 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

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NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/03
Final Action                    04/00/05

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: 202 736-9081
Fax: 202 736-9111
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB69
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2019. 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: This rule changes 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 utilizing a 
specifically designated Internet website.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              08/18/03                    68 FR 49353
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/17/03
Final Action                    09/00/04

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: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB84
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2020.  DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE 
IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED--PROFESSIONALS UNDER THE 
NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: North American Free Trade Agreement, PL 103-182

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.59

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Consistent with NAFTA requirements, this amendment removes 
limitations on the number of Mexicans who may enter the United States 
as non-immigrant professionals.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              09/00/04

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: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB89
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2021. REVISION TO DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (DOSAR)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/13/03                    68 FR 64297
Final Action                    04/13/04                    69 FR 19329

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1400-AB06
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2022. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, 
HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL 
ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 141 to 143

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    09/25/03                    68 FR 51334

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Antoinette St. Clair
Phone: 202 647-9295
Fax: 202 647-4969
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB17
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2023.  DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS; SPECIAL IMMIGRANT 
STATUS FEE FOR RELATIVES OF VICTIMS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, ATTACKS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This body of regulations grants special immigrant status 
under section 421 of Public Law 107-56 for certain relatives of victims 
of the September 11, 2001, attacks.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              01/11/02                     67 FR 1414

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Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/12/02
Final Action                    03/20/03                    68 FR 13628

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: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1400-AB38
RIN: 1400-AB63
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2024.  DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS; DIVERSITY VISAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation governs the usage of O-Net to determine work 
experience for the issuance of Visas.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              08/09/02                    67 FR 51752
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/09/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/09/02
Withdrawn                       04/28/04

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: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1400-AB84
RIN: 1400-AB66
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2025.  AMENDMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS 
REGULATIONS: UNITED STATES MUNITIONS LIST

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

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: U.S. Munitions List Category VII Tanks and Military Vehicles; 
Category IX Military Training Equipment; and Category X Protective 
Personnel Equipment are being amended to provide further clarification 
of the items covered under these categories.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       04/22/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1400-AB70
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2026.  AMENDMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS 
REGULATIONS FOR THE US MUNITIONS LIST, CATEGORIES I, VI, AND XX

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

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: U.S. Munitions List Category I, Firearms; Category VI Vessels 
of War and Special Naval Equipment; and Category XX Submersible 
Vessels, oceanographic and associated equipment are being amended to 
provide further clarification of the items covered under these 
categories.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/22/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1400-AB71
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2027.  INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 120

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 1, 2003.

Abstract: The International Traffic in Arms Regulations have been 
amended at section 120.1 to reflect that two individuals hold the 
separate positions of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Trade 
Controls and Managing Director of Defense Trade Controls.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/03/03                    68 FR 57352

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Mary Frances Sweeney, Munitions Control Analyst, 
Department of State, 12th Floor, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 
20522-0112
Phone: 202 663-2865
Fax: 202 261-8199
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB86
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