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[December 13, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 238)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua041214.wais] [Page 73484-73489] Department of State ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XIV ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 73484]] DEPARTMENT OF STATE (STATE) _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Ch. I [Public Notice 4829] 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 2004 regulatory agenda of the Department of State is set forth below. The purpose of this publication is to provide information to the public on the Department's regulatory plans. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jo Brooks, Attorney Adviser for Legislation and General Management, Office of the Legal Adviser, Department of State, Room 3422, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20520, telephone (202) 647-2318. Dated: September 27, 2004. Grant S. Green, Jr., Under Secretary of State for Management. Department of State--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2060 Cultural Exchange Program, Summer Work/Travel......................................... 1400-AB10 2061 Child Status Protection Act Beneficiaries............................................. 1400-AB87 2062 Documentation of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas--Fingerprint Requirements........... 1400-AB88 2063 Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR).................................... 1400-AB90 2064 National Security Information Regulations............................................. 1400-AB91 2065 Electronic Passport................................................................... 1400-AB93 2066 Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR).................................... 1400-AB98 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of State--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2067 Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention Implementation................................. 1400-AA88 2068 Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Rule.............................. 1400-AB45 2069 Documentation of Nonimmigrants; Border Commuter Students.............................. 1400-AB64 2070 Documentation of Nonimmigrant Visas; Student and Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS)...... 1400-AB65 2071 Uncertified Foreign Health Care Workers............................................... 1400-AB68 2072 Hague Intercountry Adoption Preservation of Convention Records........................ 1400-AB69 2073 Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act--Electronic 1400-AB84 Petition for Diversity Immigrant Status............................................... 2074 Availability of Information to the Public............................................. 1400-AB85 2075 Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended-- 1400-AB89 Professionals Under the North American Free Trade Agreement........................... 2076 Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Oversees Embassies and 1400-AB94 Consulates............................................................................ 2077 Schedule of Fees for Consular Services: Exemption From the Nonimmigrant Visa 1400-AB95 Application Processing Fee for Family Members of Individuals Killed While Serving the United States......................................................................... 2078 Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Registration Fee Change... 1400-AB97 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of State--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2079 Inter-Agency Coordination on Trafficking in Persons................................... 1400-AC00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of State--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2080 Elimination of Crew List Visas........................................................ 1400-AB49 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 73485]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of State (STATE) Proposed Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 2060. CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM, SUMMER WORK/TRAVEL Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101(2)(15)(J), 1182, 1184, 1258; 22 USC 1431 to 1442, 1475e, 2451 to 2460; Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, PL 105-277, 112 Stat 2681 et seq; Reorganization Plan No 2 of 1977, 3 CFR, 1977 Comp, p 200; EO 12048 of March 27, 1978, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp, p 168 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 62.32 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department is adopting specific regulations governing participation in summer work/travel programs conducted by Department- designated sponsors pursuant to Public Law 105-277. These regulations supersede program guidelines promulgated by the USIA and published at 61 FR 13760 (March 28, 1996). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 3116-AA16. Agency Contact: Stanley S. Colvin, Acting Director, Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation, Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, 301 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20547 Phone: 202 401-9810 Fax: 202 401-9809 Email: colvinss@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB10 _______________________________________________________________________ 2061. 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 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker, Lead Visa Specialist, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522 Phone: 202 663-1205 Fax: 202 663-3898 Email: ackerrl@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB87 _______________________________________________________________________ 2062. 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 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker, Lead Visa Specialist, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522 Phone: 202 663-1202 Fax: 202 663-3898 Email: ackerrl@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB88 _______________________________________________________________________ 2063. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (DOSAR) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: PL 93-400; PL 96-83 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This (DOSAR) change will update the (DOSAR) with respect to Defense Base Act coverage, as well as make other editorial changes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Gladys G. Gines, Procurement Analyst, Office of the Procurement Executive, Department of State, SA-6, Room 603, Washington, DC 20522-0602 Phone: 703 516-1691 Fax: 703 875-6155 Email: ginesgg@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB90 _______________________________________________________________________ 2064. 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, [[Page 73486]] as amended by E.O. 13292 (March 25, 2003), on national security information. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Nicholas M. Murphy, Foreign Affairs Officer, Department of State, A/RPS/IPS, Room 4057, State Annex 2, 515 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-6001 Phone: 202 261-8333 Fax: 202-261-8571 Email: murphynm@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB91 _______________________________________________________________________ 2065. ELECTRONIC PASSPORT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 22 USC 211a, 213, 2651(a), 2671(d)(3), 2714, 3926; 31 USC 9701; EO 11295; 18 USC 1621(a)(2) CFR Citation: 22 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, August 2004. Abstract: 22 CFR part 51 will be amended to include language governing the issuance of the new electronically readable U.S. passports. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Seth C. Polansky, Attorney Advisor, Department of State, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037 Phone: 202 663-3686 Fax: 202-663-2654 Email: polanskysc@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB93 _______________________________________________________________________ 2066. 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 DOSAR change will update the DOSAR to keep it current with changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Gladys G. Gines, Procurement Analyst, Office of the Procurement Executive, Department of State, SA-6, Room 603, Washington, DC 20522-0602 Phone: 703 516-1691 Fax: 703 875-6155 Email: ginesgg@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB98 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of State (STATE) Final Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 2067. HAGUE INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION CONVENTION IMPLEMENTATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 42 USC 14901 to 14954 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 96 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Regulations will implement accreditation aspects of the Hague Convention for the Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption and its implementing legislation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/15/03 68 FR 54064 NPRM Comment Period End 11/14/03 Final Action 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Anna Mary Coburn, Office of Policy Review and Interagency Liaison, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520 Phone: 202 736-9081 Fax: 202 736-9111 Email: coburna@state.gov RIN: 1400-AA88 _______________________________________________________________________ 2068. 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 the Exchange Visitor Program regulations to facilitate the requirements established by section 641 of Public Law 104-208 (as amended) for the Legacy INS Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 12/12/02 67 FR 76307 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 01/13/03 Final Action 01/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Stanley S. Colvin, Acting Director, Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation, [[Page 73487]] Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, 301 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20547 Phone: 202 401-9810 Fax: 202 401-9809 Email: colvinss@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB45 _______________________________________________________________________ 2069. DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS; BORDER COMMUTER STUDENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.61 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulation allows foreign students living in Canada and Mexico to commute to the U.S. to study. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 05/23/03 68 FR 28129 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 07/22/03 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker, Lead Visa Specialist, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522 Phone: 202 663-1205 Fax: 202 663-3898 Email: ackerrl@state.gov Related RIN: Related to 1400-AB65 RIN: 1400-AB64 _______________________________________________________________________ 2070. DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANT VISAS; STUDENT AND EXCHANGE VISITOR SYSTEM (SEVIS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.61 and 41.62 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulation provides for the electronic monitoring of students and exchange visitors. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 05/23/03 68 FR 28129 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 07/22/03 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker, Lead Visa Specialist, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522 Phone: 202 663-1205 Fax: 202 663-3898 Email: ackerrl@state.gov Related RIN: Related to 1400-AB64 RIN: 1400-AB65 _______________________________________________________________________ 2071. 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 Effective 12/17/02 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 02/18/03 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker, Lead Visa Specialist, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522 Phone: 202 663-1205 Fax: 202 663-3898 Email: ackerrl@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB68 _______________________________________________________________________ 2072. HAGUE INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION PRESERVATION OF CONVENTION RECORDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 14901 to 14954 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 98 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Regulation to implement preservation of records requirements under the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/15/03 68 FR 54119 NPRM Comment Period End 11/14/03 Final Action 07/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Anna Mary Coburn, Office of Policy Review and Interagency Liaison, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520 Phone: 202 736-9081 Fax: 202 736-9111 Email: coburna@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB69 _______________________________________________________________________ 2073. 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 [[Page 73488]] Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 10/17/03 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker, Lead Visa Specialist, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522 Phone: 202 663-1205 Fax: 202 663-3898 Email: ackerrl@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB84 _______________________________________________________________________ 2074. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 22 USC 552.552a; EO 12858, as amended; 68 FR 15313; EO 12600; 55 FR 9318; Ethics in Government Act of 1978, PL 95-521, as amended CFR Citation: 22 CFR 171 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule revises the regulation governing access by the public to information that is under the control of the Department in order to reflect changes in the provisions of the basic laws and Executive orders pertaining to access to information. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/31/04 69 FR 16841 NPRM Comment Period End 06/29/04 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Margaret Peppe, Chief, Programs and Plans Division of the Office of Information Programs and Services, Department of State, SA-2, Room 6073, Washington, DC 20522 Phone: 202 261-8327 Fax: 202 663-2717 Email: peppemg@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB85 _______________________________________________________________________ 2075. DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED--PROFESSIONALS UNDER THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: North American Free Trade Agreement, PL 103-182 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.59 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Consistent with NAFTA requirements, this amendment removes limitations on the number of Mexicans who may enter the United States as non-immigrant professionals. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker, Lead Visa Specialist, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522 Phone: 202 663-1205 Fax: 202 663-3898 Email: ackerrl@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB89 _______________________________________________________________________ 2076. SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR CONSULAR SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND OVERSEES EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 8 USC 1153 note; 8 USC 1351; 8 USC 1351 note; 10 USC 2602(c); 22 USC 214; 22 USC 2504(a); 22 USC 4201; 22 USC 4206; . . . CFR Citation: 22 CFR 22 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes adjustments in current fees for consular services based on the results of a new cost of services study. The fee schedule also incorporates changes in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fees that the Department of State collects on behalf of DHS and makes other minor technical changes. In addition, certain consular services performed for no fee are listed in the schedule to inform the public that such services are available and may be requested with charge. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/19/04 69 FR 42913 NPRM Comment Period End 08/18/04 Final Action 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Phillip A. Min, Management Analyst, Department of State, Suite H1004, SA-1, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20520 Phone: 202 663-2504 Fax: 202 663-2499 Email: minpa@state.gov Related RIN: Related to 1400-AB95 RIN: 1400-AB94 _______________________________________________________________________ 2077. SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR CONSULAR SERVICES: EXEMPTION FROM THE NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF INDIVIDUALS KILLED WHILE SERVING THE UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: sec 281 of INA; 8 USC 1351; sec 101 (b) (1) of INA; 5 USC 533 (b) ; 5 USC 533 (d) (3); 5 USC 533 (d) (1); 5 USC 605 (b); . . . CFR Citation: 22 CFR 22 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: 22 CFR part 22 will be amended to include language establishing the exemption from the nonimmigrant visa application processing fee for family members attending the funeral of individuals killed while serving the United States. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 09/02/04 69 FR 53618 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 09/24/04 Final Action 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 73489]] Agency Contact: Phillip A. Min, Management Analyst, Department of State, Suite H1004, SA-1, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20520 Phone: 202 663-2504 Fax: 202 663-2499 Email: minpa@state.gov Related RIN: Related to 1400-AB94 RIN: 1400-AB95 _______________________________________________________________________ 2078. AMENDMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS: REGISTRATION FEE CHANGE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 22 USC 2776 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 122; 22 CFR 129 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 15, 2005. Abstract: This regulation will increase the registration fees listed at 22 CFR part 122 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and change the maximum registration period from 4 to 2 years. It will also make certain minor administrative and technical changes to 22 CFR parts 122 and 129 (e.g., updating the number of the registration form referenced in those parts). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mary F. Sweeney, Munitions Control Analyst, Department of State, 2401 E. Street NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20522 Phone: 202 663-2865 Fax: 202 610-8199 Email: sweeneymf@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB97 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of State (STATE) Long-Term Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 2079. INTER-AGENCY COORDINATION ON TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003 (PL 108-193); EO 13333 of March 18, 2004 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, March 18, 2004. Abstract: This regulation will outline how agencies represented on the President's Interagency Task Force and Combat Trafficking in Persons will share information regarding implementation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended, as well as information on matters relating to grants, grant policies, and certain other actions regarding the international trafficking in persons. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Prerule To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Carla H. Menares-Bury, Senior Coordinator for International Programs, Department of State, 1800 G Street NW, SA-22, Suite 2148, Washington , DC 20006 Phone: 202 312-9649 Fax: 202 312-9638 Email: tipprograms@state.gov RIN: 1400-AC00 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of State (STATE) Completed Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 2080. ELIMINATION OF CREW LIST VISAS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.42 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/17/04 Final Action 07/21/04 69 FR 43515 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: ackerrl@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB49 [FR Doc. 04-22644 Filed 12-10-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-10-S .

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