[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 5709]

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: Consistent with the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 
U.S.C. 602, and OMB guidance to the Department of State pursuant to 
Executive Order 12866, the spring 2007 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., Office of the 
Assistant Legal Advisor for Management, Department of State, Room 3422, 
2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20520; telephone (202) 647-2318.

Dated: March 12, 2007.

 Henrietta H. Fore,

Under Secretary of State for Management.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1850        National Security Information Regulations.............................................    1400-AB91
1851        Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR)....................................    1400-AB98
1852        Intercountry Adoption--Reporting on Non-Convention and Convention Adoptions of            1400-AC20
            Emigrating Children...................................................................
1853        Freedom of Information Act Search Fees................................................    1400-AC25
1854        Revision and Reorganization for Passport Application and Issuance.....................    1400-AC28
1855        Exchange Visitor Program--Sanctions...................................................    1400-AC29
1856        Exchange Visitor Program--Secondary School Students...................................    1400-AC30
1857        Department of State Acquisition Regulation--Information Technology Security...........    1400-AC31
1858        Department of State Acquisition Regulation--Implementation of Homeland Security           1400-AC32
            Presidential Directive 12.............................................................
1859        Department of State Acquisition Regulation--Updates...................................    1400-AC33
1860        Department of State Acquisition Regulation--Editorial Changes.........................    1400-AC34
1861        Exchange Visitor Program--Student Interns--College and University Students............    1400-AC35
1862        Exchange Visitor Program--Subpart A--General Provisions...............................    1400-AC36
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1863        Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Rule..............................    1400-AB45
1864        Uncertified Foreign Health Care Workers...............................................    1400-AB68
1865        Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act--Electronic         1400-AB84
            Petition for Diversity Immigrant Status...............................................
1866        Aliens Inadmissible Under the Immigration and Nationality Act--Unlawful Voters........    1400-AC04
1867        Visas--Documentation of Immigrants: Fifth Preference--Employment-Creation Immigrants..    1400-AC08
1868        Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended:     1400-AC14
            Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program, Q Classification...................
1869        Exchange Visitor Program--Trainees and Interns........................................    1400-AC15
1870        Aliens Inadmissible Under the Immigration and Nationality Act--Trackers in Persons....    1400-AC18
1871        Intercountry Adoption--Issuance of Hague Convention Certificates and Declarations in      1400-AC19
            Convention Adoption Cases.............................................................
1872        Card Format Passport..................................................................    1400-AC22
1873        Passport Procedures--Amendment to Passport Regulations................................    1400-AC23
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1874        Child Status Protection Act Beneficiaries.............................................    1400-AB87
1875        Documentation of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas--Fingerprint Requirements...........    1400-AB88
1876        Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended--    1400-AB89
            Professionals Under the North American Free Trade Agreement...........................
1877        Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000; Consular Officer Procedures in     1400-AC17
            Convention Cases......................................................................
1878        Publications, Coordination and Reporting of International Agreements: Amendments......    1400-AC21

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1879        Death and Estate Regulations..........................................................    1400-AC24
1880        Passport Procedures--Amendment to Restriction of Passport Regulations.................    1400-AC27
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1850. 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                            01/03/07                       72 FR 59
NPRM Comment Period End         04/04/07

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-AB91
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1851. 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 expand contracting 
authority to non U.S. citizen locally employed staff.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/31/07                     72 FR 4475
NPRM Comment Period End         04/30/07

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
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1852. 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 authorities providing adoption 
services, submit information to the Department's Case Registry.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         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-AC20
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1853. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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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
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1854. [bull] REVISION AND REORGANIZATION FOR PASSPORT APPLICATION AND 
ISSUANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will reorganize and update 22 CFR part 51 in order 
to make them easier for users to access the information, to better 
reflect current practice and statutory authority, and remove outdated 
provisions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/07

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
Fax: 202 663-2654

RIN: 1400-AC28
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1855. [bull] EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM--SANCTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Mutual Educational and 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 62.50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend section 22 CFR 62.50, which pertains to 
sanctions to clearly define the revocation process.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/07

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-AC29
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1856. [bull] EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM--SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 62.25(m)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend section 22 CFR 62.25(m) secondary school 
students to amend reporting requirements to include submission of a 
standard management audit.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/07

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-AC30
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1857. [bull] DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION--INFORMATION 
TECHNOLOGY SECURITY

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 to include coverage on 
information technology security for contractors.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/07

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-AC31
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1858. [bull] DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION--IMPLEMENTATION 
OF HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE 12

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 to provide guidance on the 
Department's requirements to implement HSPD 12.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gladys G. Gines, Procurement Analyst, Office of the

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Procurement Executive, Department of State, Washington, DC 20522-0602
Phone: 703 516-1691
Fax: 703 875-6155
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC32
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1859. [bull] DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION--UPDATES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update the DOSAR to incorporate recent FAR 
changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/07

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-AC33
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1860. [bull] DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION--EDITORIAL 
CHANGES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update the DOSAR to incorporate recent FAR 
changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/07

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-AC34
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1861. [bull] EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM--STUDENT INTERNS--COLLEGE AND 
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

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

Legal Authority: Mutual Edcuation and 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 
(a)(15)(J)

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 62.23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend section 22 CFR 62.23 to create a new 
subcategory of college and university students called student interns.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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-AC35
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1862. [bull] EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM--SUBPART A--GENERAL PROVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 62, subpart A

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend section 22 CFR 62, subpart A, in order 
to provide greater specificity regarding participant eligibility and 
includes provisions on sponsor site visits.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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-AC36
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1863. 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

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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                    04/00/07

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
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1864. 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 Comment 
Period End                      02/18/03
Final Action                    09/00/07

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
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1865. 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                    09/00/07

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
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1866. 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                    09/00/07

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, SA-1, Room 603, 2401 E 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20520
Phone: 202 663-3844
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC04
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1867. 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

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Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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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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1868. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              10/16/01                    66 FR 52502
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/17/01
Final Action                    09/00/07

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
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1869. EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM--TRAINEES AND INTERNS

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-1) Program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/07/06                    71 FR 17768
NPRM Comment Period End         06/06/06
Interim Final Rule              04/00/07

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
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1870. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    09/00/07

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
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1871. 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:
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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
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1872. CARD FORMAT PASSPORT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101(a)(30)

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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                            10/17/06                    71 FR 60928
NPRM Comment Period End         12/13/06                    71 FR 74880
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: This rule was resurrected and rule 1400-AC26 
was withdrawn.

Agency Contact: Consuelo Pachon, Attorney Advisor, Department of State, 
2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 663-2431
Fax: 202 663-2654

RIN: 1400-AC22
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1873. 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                    04/00/07

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, DC 20522
Phone: 202 663-2504
Fax: 202 663-2488
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC23
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1874. CHILD STATUS PROTECTION ACT BENEFICIARIES

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

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/28/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker
Phone: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB87
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1875. DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANT AND NONIMMIGRANT VISAS--FINGERPRINT 
REQUIREMENTS

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

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/28/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker
Phone: 202 663-1202
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB88
_______________________________________________________________________




1876. DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND 
NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED--PROFESSIONALS UNDER THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE 
TRADE AGREEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.59

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/28/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker
Phone: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB89

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1877. 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.

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.24

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/28/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker
Phone: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC17
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1878. PUBLICATIONS, COORDINATION AND REPORTING OF INTERNATIONAL 
AGREEMENTS: AMENDMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 181

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/08/06                    71 FR 53007

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Kim
Phone: 202 647-1660
Fax: 202 736-7541
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC21
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1879. DEATH AND ESTATE REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 72

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/24/06                    71 FR 66219
Final Action                    02/27/07                     72 FR 8887

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael Meszaros
Phone: 202 736-9112
Fax: 202-736-9111
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________




1880. [bull] PASSPORT PROCEDURES--AMENDMENT TO RESTRICTION OF PASSPORT 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 652, sec 452(k) ``Social Security Act''; PL 
109-171, sec 7303 ``Deficit Reduction Act of 2005''

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 51.70(a)(8)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation resets the limit of child support arrears at 
which a passport can be denied from $5,000 to $2,500, while leaving the 
rest of the regulations and current programs in place. This is at the 
behest of the Department of Health and Human Services. It is a small 
change in an existing regulation, which denies passports to child 
support obligors, and implications outside the specific scope of this 
regulatory change should be minimal.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/04/06                    71 FR 58496

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Consuelo Pachon, Attorney Advisor, Department of State, 
2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 663-2431
Fax: 202 663-2654

RIN: 1400-AC27
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