[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