[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 5159]

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 2005 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: Bernard L. Seward, Jr., 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: September 2, 2005.

 Henrietta H. Fore,

Under Secretary of State for Management.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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2139        Child Status Protection Act Beneficiaries.............................................    1400-AB87
2140        Documentation of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas--Fingerprint Requirements...........    1400-AB88
2141        National Security Information Regulations.............................................    1400-AB91
2142        Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR)....................................    1400-AB98
2143        Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended--    1400-AC02
            Air Transit Program...................................................................
2144        Documents Required for Travel Within the Western Hemisphere...........................    1400-AC10
2145        Exchange Visitor Program, Secondary Students..........................................    1400-AC13
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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2146        Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention Implementation.................................    1400-AA88
2147        Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Rule..............................    1400-AB45
2148        Uncertified Foreign Health Care Workers...............................................    1400-AB68
2149        Hague Intercountry Adoption Preservation of Convention Records........................    1400-AB69
2150        Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act--Electronic         1400-AB84
            Petition for Diversity Immigrant Status...............................................
2151        Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended--    1400-AB89
            Professionals Under the North American Free Trade Agreement...........................
2152        Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR)....................................    1400-AB90
2153        Electronic Passport...................................................................    1400-AB93
2154        Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Registration Fee Change...    1400-AB97
2155        International Trafficking in Persons: Interagency Sharing of Information and              1400-AC00
            Coordination of Activities............................................................
2156        Exchange Visitor Program; Professor and Research Scholars.............................    1400-AC01
2157        Aliens Inadmissible Under the Immigration and Nationality Act--Unlawful Voters........    1400-AC04
2158        Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration Act, as Amended: Border Crossing     1400-AC06
            Cards.................................................................................
2159        Visas--Documentation of Immigrants: Fifth Preference--Employment-Creation Immigrants..    1400-AC08
2160        New Amendment to Passport Regulation..................................................    1400-AC11
2161        Visas: Treaty Trader, Treaty Investor, or Treaty Alien in Specialty Occupation........    1400-AC12
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2162        Amendments to 22 CFR part 53..........................................................    1400-AC07
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2139. 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                            11/00/05

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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2140. 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, 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                            11/00/05

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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2141. 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 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 E.O. 12958, as 
amended by E.O. 13292 (March 25, 2003), on national security 
information.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/05

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 Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20522-6001
Phone: 202 261-8333
Fax: 202 261-8571
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB91
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2142. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (DOSAR)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update the DOSAR to keep it current with 
changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/05

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-AB98
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2143. DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND 
NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED--AIR TRANSIT PROGRAM

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104 and 1182; sec 7209(d) of PL 108-458; PL 
105-277, 112 Stat 2681-795 through 2681-801

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.2(i)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would create a new immediate and continuous 
transit program to replace the TWOV (Transit Without Visa) and ITI 
(International to International) transit programs that were 
indefinitely suspended by the Department of State and the Department of 
Homeland Security in August 2003. This rule proposes to terminate the 
former TWOV and ITI programs.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Jill Nebel, Visa Specialist, Department of State, L-
603, SA-1, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20520
Phone: 202 663-1260
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1651-AA50
RIN: 1400-AC02
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2144. [bull] DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL WITHIN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: PL 108-458

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.2; 22 CFR 53.2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment to require U.S. citizens who previously were exempt 
from presenting a passport or other authorized travel documents to 
present such documents that denote identity and citizenship when 
entering the United States.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharon E. Palmer-Royston, Attorney-Adviser, Department 
of State, Suite 260, Passport Policy and Advisory Services, 2100 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20037-1705
Phone: 202 663-2662
Fax: 202 663-2654
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1400-AC07
RIN: 1400-AC10
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2145. [bull] EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM, SECONDARY STUDENTS

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: Mutual Educational and Cultural Act of 1961, PL 87-
256, 22 USC 2457, et seq; sec 102 of the Act, 22 USC 2452; sec 
101(c)(15)(S) of the Immigration & Nationality Act, 8 USC 
1101(c)(15)(J)

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 62.25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends Department regulations set forth at 22 CFR 
62.25 to impose new program administration requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

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: 202 203-5096
Fax: 202 401-9809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC13
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2146. 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                    11/00/05

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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2147. 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, subpart F

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is amending its 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).

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                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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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: 202 203-5096
Fax: 202 401-9809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB45
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2148. 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                    11/00/05

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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2149. HAGUE INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION PRESERVATION OF CONVENTION RECORDS

Priority: Other Significant

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                    11/00/05

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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2150. 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: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.33

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                    11/00/05

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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2151. 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 nonimmigrant professionals.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              11/00/05

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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2152. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (DOSAR)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule 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                            12/22/04                    69 FR 76660
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/05
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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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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2153. ELECTRONIC PASSPORT

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

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                            02/18/05                     70 FR 8305
NPRM Comment Period End         04/04/05
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon E. Palmer-Royston, Attorney-Adviser, Department 
of State, Suite 260, Passport Policy and Advisory Services, 2100 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20037-1705
Phone: 202 663-2662
Fax: 202 663-2654
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1400-AC11
RIN: 1400-AB93
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2154. AMENDMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS: 
REGISTRATION FEE CHANGE

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2776

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 122; 22 CFR 129

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 15, 2005.

Abstract: This regulation increases the registration fees listed at 22 
CFR part 122 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and 
changes the maximum registration period from 4 to 2 years. It also 
makes certain minor administrative and technical changes to 22 CFR 
parts 122 and 129 (e.g., updating the number of the registration form 
referenced in those parts).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              12/08/04                    69 FR 70888
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/07/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary F. Sweeney, Munitions Control Analyst, Department 
of State, 2401 E Street NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20522
Phone: 202 663-2865
Fax: 202 610-8199
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB97
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2155. INTERNATIONAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: INTERAGENCY SHARING OF 
INFORMATION AND COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 
2003 (PL 108-193); EO 13333 of March 18, 2004

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, March 18, 2004.

Abstract: This regulation will outline how agencies represented on the 
President's Interagency Task Force and Combat Trafficking in Persons 
will share information regarding implementation of the Trafficking 
Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended, as well as information on 
matters relating to grants, grant policies, and certain other actions 
regarding the international trafficking in persons.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Carla H. Menares-Bury, Senior Coordinator for 
International Programs, Department of State, 1800 G Street NW, SA-22, 
Suite 2148, Washington , DC 20006
Phone: 202 312-9649
Fax: 202 312-9638
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC00
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2156. EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM; PROFESSOR AND RESEARCH SCHOLARS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Mutual Educational and Cultural Act of 1961, PL 87-
256, 22 USC 2451, et seq (1988); sec 102 of the Act, 22 USC 2452; sec 
101(c)(15)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 USC 1101 
(c)(15)(J)

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 62.20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends Department regulations set forth at 22 CFR 
62.20 by extending the duration of program participation for professors 
and research scholars from the current 3 years to 5 years.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/27/02                    67 FR 43264
NPRM Comment Period End         07/29/02
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

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: 202 203-5096
Fax: 202 401-9809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC01

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2157. ALIENS INADMISSIBLE UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT--
UNLAWFUL VOTERS

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

Legal Authority: sec 201(b)(1), PL 106 - 395 as amended; 212(a)(10) 
INA; 212(a)(10)(d) INA

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 40.104

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule authorized by the Child Citizenship Act of 2000, 
Public Law 106-395, amends the Department's visa regulations by adding 
an exception to the grounds of inadmissibility for aliens who have 
voted in violation of U.S. law.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              06/21/05                    70 FR 35526
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/21/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/21/05
Final Action                    11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: James R. Pritchett, Chief of Legislation and Regulation 
Division, Visa Services, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, SA-1, 
Room 603, Washington , DC 20520
Phone: 202 663-3844
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC04
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2158. DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION ACT, AS 
AMENDED: BORDER CROSSING CARDS

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

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Department of State's regulation at 22 
CFR 41.32 by requiring the presentation of Mexican Federal passports as 
a necessary condition for Mexican citizens applying for combined Border 
Crossing Cards (BCC) and B-1/B-2 visas (laser visas). It also amends 
the regulation by removing the conditions under which certain 
beneficiaries of INA 212 (d) (3)(A) waivers of ineligibility could 
receive laser visas.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Robertson, Visa Specialist (WAE), Department of 
State, L-603, SA-1, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20520
Phone: 202 663-3969
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC06
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2159. VISAS--DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS: FIFTH PREFERENCE--EMPLOYMENT-
CREATION IMMIGRANTS

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

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1153; PL 108-156; 117 Stat 1945

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the Basic Pilot Program Extension and 
Expansion Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-156), which reinstates and extends 
the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act's 
employment eligibility verification program for 5 years with a new 
sunset date of November 2008. In addition, outdated references to the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service in 22 CFR 42.32 will be updated 
to reflect the role of the Department of Homeland Security.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara J. Kennedy, Visa Specialist, Department of 
State, L-603, SA-1, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20520
Phone: 202 663-1206
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC08
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2160. [bull] NEW AMENDMENT TO PASSPORT REGULATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 211a

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the passport regulations to abolish the U.S. 
passport amendment process except for the convenience of the U.S. 
Government, enlarges the reasons for issuing a replacement passport at 
no fee, and adds unpaid fees as grounds for invalidating a passport.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sharon E. Palmer-Royston, Attorney-Adviser, Department 
of State, Suite 260, Passport Policy and Advisory Services, 2100 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20037-1705
Phone: 202 663-2662
Fax: 202 663-2654
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Split from 1400-AB93
RIN: 1400-AC11
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2161. [bull] VISAS: TREATY TRADER, TREATY INVESTOR, OR TREATY ALIEN IN 
SPECIALTY OCCUPATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule expands the definition of treaty trader and treaty 
investor contained at 22 CFR 41.51 to create a new nonimmigrant 
category for nonimmigrant treaty aliens coming to the U.S. solely to 
perform services in a specialty occupation. It also reorganizes 
existing regulatory language pertaining to treaty traders and treaty 
investors to make this information clearer and easier to read.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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-AC12
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2162. AMENDMENTS TO 22 CFR PART 53

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.2; 22 CFR 53.2

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                            To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sharon E. Palmer-Royston
Phone: 202 663-2662
Fax: 202 663-2654
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1651-AA63, Related to 1400-AC10
RIN: 1400-AC07
[FR Doc. 05-18121 Filed 10-28-05; 8:45 am]
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