[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions] [Department of State Semiannual Regulatory Agenda] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XIV Department of State ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 73576]]DEPARTMENT OF STATE (STATE) _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Ch. I [Public Notice 5533] Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ 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 2006 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 Seward, Office of the Assistant Legal Adviser for Management, Department of State, Room 3422, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20520, telephone (202) 647-2318. Dated: September 5, 2006. Henrietta H. Fore, Under Secretary of State for Management. Department of State--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2151 Child Status Protection Act Beneficiaries............................................. 1400-AB87 2152 Documentation of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas--Fingerprint Requirements........... 1400-AB88 2153 National Security Information Regulations............................................. 1400-AB91 2154 Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR).................................... 1400-AB98 2155 Intercountry Adoption--Reporting on Non-Convention and Convention Adoptions of 1400-AC20 Emigrating Children................................................................... 2156 Card Format Passport.................................................................. 1400-AC22 2157 Death and Estate Regulations.......................................................... 1400-AC24 2158 Freedom of Information Act Search Fees................................................ 1400-AC25 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of State--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2159 Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Rule.............................. 1400-AB45 2160 Uncertified Foreign Health Care Workers............................................... 1400-AB68 2161 Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act--Electronic 1400-AB84 Petition for Diversity Immigrant Status............................................... 2162 Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended-- 1400-AB89 Professionals Under the North American Free Trade Agreement........................... 2163 Aliens Inadmissible Under the Immigration and Nationality Act--Unlawful Voters........ 1400-AC04 2164 Visas--Documentation of Immigrants: Fifth Preference--Employment-Creation Immigrants.. 1400-AC08 2165 Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended: 1400-AC14 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program, Q Classification................... 2166 Exchange Visitor Program--Training and Internship Programs............................ 1400-AC15 2167 Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000; Consular Officer Procedures in 1400-AC17 Convention Cases...................................................................... 2168 Aliens Inadmissible Under the Immigration and Nationality Act--Trackers in Persons.... 1400-AC18 2169 Intercountry Adoption--Issuance of Hague Convention Certificates and Declarations in 1400-AC19 Convention Adoption Cases............................................................. 2170 Publications, Coordination and Reporting of International Agreements: Amendments...... 1400-AC21 2171 Passport Procedures--Amendment to Passport Regulations................................ 1400-AC23 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of State--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2172 Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR).................................... 1400-AB90 2173 Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended-- 1400-AC02 Air Transit Program................................................................... 2174 Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration Act, as Amended: Border Crossing 1400-AC06 Cards................................................................................. 2175 Amendment to Passport Requirements and Exceptions..................................... 1400-AC07 2176 Documents Required for Travel Within the Western Hemisphere........................... 1400-AC10 2177 Exchange Visitor Program, Secondary Students.......................................... 1400-AC13 2178 Exchange Visitor Program Au Pairs..................................................... 1400-AC16 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 73577]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of State (STATE) Proposed Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 2151. 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2152. 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2153. 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2154. 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 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, Washington, DC 20522-0602 Phone: 703 516-1691 Fax: 703 875-6155 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1400-AB98 _______________________________________________________________________ 2155. INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION--REPORTING ON NON-CONVENTION AND CONVENTION ADOPTIONS OF EMIGRATING CHILDREN Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 14912(e); 42 USC 14914; 42 USC 14932(d) CFR Citation: 22 CFR 99 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements reporting requirements of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (the IAA) involving adoptions of children who will emigrate from the United States. The reporting obligations apply to adoptions that are covered under the 1993 Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (the Convention) and non-convention adoptions. This rule requires that, in Convention cases and non-Convention cases involving the emigration of a child from the United States, certain parties, including governmental [[Page 73578]] authorities providing adoption services, submit information to the Department's Case Registry. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/07 NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None 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-AC20 _______________________________________________________________________ 2156. [bull] CARD FORMAT PASSPORT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101(a)(30) CFR Citation: 22 CFR 51.1(e); 22 CFR 22.51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulation will establish an identification card-format passport (passcard) for use in crossing, by land, the borders between the United States and it's neighbors. It will also affect the charges and fees concerning the procurement of passports, both changes in the costs of the traditional book format and rates for the new card format. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Consuelo Pachon, Attorney Advisor, Department of State, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037 Phone: 202 663-2431 RIN: 1400-AC22 _______________________________________________________________________ 2157. [bull] DEATH AND ESTATE REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: secs 234 and 235 of the James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 72 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulation modernizes the Department's Death and Estate Regulations and incorporates changes made in the regulations to sections 234 and 235 of the James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act. The regulations provide guidance to consular officers dealing with the personal estates of U.S. citizens who die overseas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michael Meszaros, Attorney Advisor, Department of State, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20037 Phone: 202 736-9112 Fax: 202-736-9111 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1400-AC24 _______________________________________________________________________ 2158. [bull] FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT SEARCH FEES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 5 USC 522 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 171.14(a) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will revise the existing Department regulation governing the calculation of fees for searching for information in Department files responsive to Freedom of Information Act request. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/07 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-AC25 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of State (STATE) Final Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 2159. 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 12/12/02 67 FR 76307 [[Page 73579]] Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 01/13/03 Final Action 12/00/06 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, 301 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20547 Phone: 202 203-7415 Fax: 202 203-5087 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1400-AB45 _______________________________________________________________________ 2160. 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 12/17/02 67 FR 77158 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 02/18/03 Final Action 03/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2161. 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 08/18/03 68 FR 49353 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 10/17/03 Final Action 01/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2162. 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 01/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2163. 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 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 01/00/07 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 [[Page 73580]] _______________________________________________________________________ 2164. 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: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2165. DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED: IRISH PEACE PROCESS CULTURAL AND TRAINING PROGRAM, Q CLASSIFICATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104; PL 105-277, 112 Stat 2681 et seq CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.57(b); 22 CFR 41.57(b)(ii) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Department's regulations pertaining to the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program (IPPCTP). The 2004 legislation that extended the program amended some of the qualifications to participate in the program as a Q-2 visa holder. These changes include minimum age, employment status, and maximum amount of time allowed in the program. It also imposed a 2-year foreign residence requirement on Q-2 participants as well as a waiver process for said requirement. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 10/16/01 66 FR 52502 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 12/17/01 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None 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] RIN: 1400-AC14 _______________________________________________________________________ 2166. EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM--TRAINING AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Mutual Educational Cultural Act of 1961, PL 87-256, 22 USC 2451, et seq; 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 62.22 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule creates a new category of interns set forth at 22 CFR 62.22 under the Exchange Visitor (J-D) Program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/07/06 71 FR 17768 NPRM Comment Period End 06/06/06 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Stanley S. Colvin, Acting Director, Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation, Department of State, 301 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20547 Phone: 202 203-7415 Fax: 202 203-5087 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1400-AC15 _______________________________________________________________________ 2167. HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION ACT OF 2000; CONSULAR OFFICER PROCEDURES IN CONVENTION CASES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, PL 106-279 (2000) (42 USC 14901 to 14954) CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.24 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes to amend U.S. Department of State regulations to provide for intercountry adoptions that will occur pursuant to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co- Operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (hereinafter the ``Convention'') and the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (hereinafter the ``IAA''). This rule also addresses how consular officers will process immigration petitions, visas, and Convention certificates in cases of children immigrating to the United States in connection with an adoption subject to the Convention. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal 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-AC17 [[Page 73581]] _______________________________________________________________________ 2168. ALIENS INADMISSIBLE UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT-- TRACKERS IN PERSONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 40.27 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This amends the Department's regulations concerning VISA ineligibility by adding a new ground of inadmissibility for aliens involved in significant trafficking in persons. The Department is amending the regulations to comply with the provisions of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/00/07 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-AC18 _______________________________________________________________________ 2169. INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION--ISSUANCE OF HAGUE CONVENTION CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS IN CONVENTION ADOPTION CASES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 14932 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 97 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulation will govern the application process for Hague Convention Certificates and Hague Convention Declarations pursuant in cases involving emigration of a child from the United States. It will establish a process for seeking certification for purposes of Article 23 of the Convention, that an adoption done in the United States following a grant of custody in a Convention country of origin was done in accordance with the Convention. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/16/06 71 FR 34857 NPRM Comment Period End 08/15/06 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None 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-AC19 _______________________________________________________________________ 2170. [bull] PUBLICATIONS, COORDINATION AND REPORTING OF INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS: AMENDMENTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 1 USC 112a CFR Citation: 22 CFR 181 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule updates the regulations implementing 1 U.S.C. 112a and 112b, in order to reflect amendments to the statutes governing publication of U.S. international agreements and their transmittal to the Congress. The regulations also need to be amended to reflect adjustments to certain internal procedures within the Department of State. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/18/06 71 FR 28831 NPRM Comment Period End 07/17/06 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: John Kim, Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, L/T, Room 5420, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520 Phone: 202 647-1660 Fax: 202 736-7541 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1400-AC21 _______________________________________________________________________ 2171. [bull] PASSPORT PROCEDURES--AMENDMENT TO PASSPORT REGULATIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: PL 109-167, 119 Stat 3578 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This interim rule implements the requirements to the Passport Services Enhancement Act of 2005, amending the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to authorize the Secretary of State to establish and collect a surcharge to cover costs of meeting the increased demand for passports as a result of actions taken to comply with section 7209(b) the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA). The Passport Services Enhancement Act authorizes the Department of State to assess a surcharge on applicable fees for the filing of each passport application to offset its additional costs. The surcharge will be collected from within the application fee and will not increase the overall current cost of the passport. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 08/14/06 71 FR 463961 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 09/13/06 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Timothy M. Scherer, Management Analyst, Department of State, H1004, SA-1, Washington, CT 20522 Phone: 202 663-2504 Fax: 202-663-2488 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1400-AC23 [[Page 73582]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of State (STATE) Completed Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 2172. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (DOSAR) Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/16/06 71 FR 34836 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Gladys G. Gines Phone: 703 516-1691 Fax: 703 875-6155 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1400-AB90 _______________________________________________________________________ 2173. DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED--AIR TRANSIT PROGRAM Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.2(i) Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/03/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jill Nebel Phone: 202 663-1260 Email: [email protected] Related RIN: Related to 1651-AA50 RIN: 1400-AC02 _______________________________________________________________________ 2174. DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION ACT, AS AMENDED: BORDER CROSSING CARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.32 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/30/06 71 FR 30589 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Charles Robertson Phone: 202 663-3969 Fax: 202 663-3898 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1400-AC06 _______________________________________________________________________ 2175. AMENDMENT TO PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS AND EXCEPTIONS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.2; 22 CFR 53.2 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/23/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2176. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL WITHIN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.2; 22 CFR 53.2 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/23/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Sharon E. Palmer-Royston Phone: 202 663-2662 Fax: 202 663-2654 Email: [email protected] Related RIN: Previously reported as 1400-AC07 RIN: 1400-AC10 _______________________________________________________________________ 2177. EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM, SECONDARY STUDENTS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 22 CFR 62.25 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/04/06 71 FR 16696 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Stanley S. Colvin Phone: 202 203-7415 Fax: 202 203-5087 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1400-AC13 _______________________________________________________________________ 2178. EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM AU PAIRS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 22 CFR 62.31 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/08/06 71 FR 33237 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Stanley S. Colvin Phone: 202 203-7415 Fax: 202 203-5087 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1400-AC16 [FR Doc. 06-7692 Filed 12-08-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-10-S