28 June 2004 Source: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/fr-cont.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [June 28, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 123)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua040414.wais] [Page 37836-37841] Department of State ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XIV ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 37836]] DEPARTMENT OF STATE (STATE) _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Ch. I [Public Notice 4724] 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 spring 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: May 27, 2004. Grant S. Green, Jr., Under Secretary of State for Management. Department of State--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005 Cultural Exchange Program, Summer Work/Travel......................................... 1400-AB10 2006 Availability of Information to the Public............................................. 1400-AB85 2007 Child Status Protection Act Beneficiaries............................................. 1400-AB87 2008 Documentation of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas--Fingerprint Requirements........... 1400-AB88 2009 Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR).................................... 1400-AB90 2010 National Security Information Regulations............................................. 1400-AB91 2011 Electronic Passport................................................................... 1400-AB93 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of State--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2012 Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention Implementation................................. 1400-AA88 2013 Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Rule.............................. 1400-AB45 2014 Elimination of Crew List Visas........................................................ 1400-AB49 2015 Documentation of Nonimmigrants; Border Commuter Students.............................. 1400-AB64 2016 Documentation of Nonimmigrant Visas; Student and Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS)...... 1400-AB65 2017 Uncertified Foreign Health Care Workers............................................... 1400-AB68 2018 Hague Intercountry Adoption Preservation of Convention Records........................ 1400-AB69 2019 Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act--Electronic 1400-AB84 Petition for Diversity Immigrant Status............................................... 2020 Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended-- 1400-AB89 Professionals Under the North American Free Trade Agreement........................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of State--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021 Revision to Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR)........................ 1400-AB06 2022 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in 1400-AB17 Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance........................ 2023 Documentation of Immigrants; Special Immigrant Status Fee for Relatives of Victims of 1400-AB63 September 11, 2001, Attacks........................................................... 2024 Documentation of Immigrants; Diversity Visas.......................................... 1400-AB66 2025 Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: United States Munitions 1400-AB70 List.................................................................................. 2026 Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations for the US Munitions List, 1400-AB71 Categories I, VI, and XX.............................................................. 2027 International Traffic in Arms Regulations............................................. 1400-AB86 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 37837]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of State (STATE) Proposed Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 2005. 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 10/00/04 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: scolvin@pd.state.gov. RIN: 1400-AB10 _______________________________________________________________________ 2006. 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 08/00/04 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2007. 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 09/00/04 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2008. 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, on and after October 26, 2004, 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. 22CFR 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 09/00/04 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 [[Page 37838]] _______________________________________________________________________ 2009. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (DOSAR) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. 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 09/00/04 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2010. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] 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 Part 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 EO 12958, as amended by EO 13292 (March 25, 2003), on national security information. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 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 St., NW, Washington, DC 20522-6001 Phone: 202 261-8333 Fax: 202-261-8571 Email: murphynm@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB91 _______________________________________________________________________ 2011. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] 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 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Polansky C. Polansky, Attorney Advisor, Department of State, 2100 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20037 Phone: 202 663-3686 Fax: 202-663-2654 Email: polanskysc@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB93 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of State (STATE) Final Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 2012. 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 04/00/05 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2013. 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 Part 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). [[Page 37839]] 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, 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: scolvin@pd.state.gov. RIN: 1400-AB45 _______________________________________________________________________ 2014. ELIMINATION OF CREW LIST VISAS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101(a)(15)(D); 8 USC 1201(f) CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.42 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Rule eliminates crew list visas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/13/02 67 FR 76711 NPRM Comment Period End 02/11/03 Interim Final Rule 03/18/04 69 FR 12797 Final Action 06/00/04 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-AB49 _______________________________________________________________________ 2015. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] 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 09/00/04 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2016. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] 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 09/00/04 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2017. 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 06/00/04 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2018. 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 [[Page 37840]] NPRM Comment Period End 11/14/03 Final Action 04/00/05 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2019. 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: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined 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 09/00/04 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2020. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] 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 09/00/04 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 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of State (STATE) Completed Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 2021. REVISION TO DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (DOSAR) Priority: Info./Admin./Other CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/13/03 68 FR 64297 Final Action 04/13/04 69 FR 19329 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Gladys G. Gines Phone: 703 516-1691 Fax: 703 875-6155 Email: ginesgg@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB06 _______________________________________________________________________ 2022. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 22 CFR 141 to 143 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 09/25/03 68 FR 51334 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Antoinette St. Clair Phone: 202 647-9295 Fax: 202 647-4969 Email: stclairaf@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB17 _______________________________________________________________________ 2023. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS; SPECIAL IMMIGRANT STATUS FEE FOR RELATIVES OF VICTIMS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, ATTACKS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This body of regulations grants special immigrant status under section 421 of Public Law 107-56 for certain relatives of victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 01/11/02 67 FR 1414 [[Page 37841]] Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 03/12/02 Final Action 03/20/03 68 FR 13628 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: Previously reported as 1400-AB38 RIN: 1400-AB63 _______________________________________________________________________ 2024. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS; DIVERSITY VISAS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.33 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulation governs the usage of O-Net to determine work experience for the issuance of Visas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 08/09/02 67 FR 51752 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 09/09/02 Interim Final Rule Effective 09/09/02 Withdrawn 04/28/04 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-AB84 RIN: 1400-AB66 _______________________________________________________________________ 2025. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] AMENDMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS: UNITED STATES MUNITIONS LIST Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 121 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: U.S. Munitions List Category VII Tanks and Military Vehicles; Category IX Military Training Equipment; and Category X Protective Personnel Equipment are being amended to provide further clarification of the items covered under these categories. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 04/22/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Mary Sweeney, Munitions Control Analyst, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20522 Phone: 202 663-2865 Fax: 202 261-8199 Email: sweeneymf@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB70 _______________________________________________________________________ 2026. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] AMENDMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS FOR THE US MUNITIONS LIST, CATEGORIES I, VI, AND XX Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 121 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: U.S. Munitions List Category I, Firearms; Category VI Vessels of War and Special Naval Equipment; and Category XX Submersible Vessels, oceanographic and associated equipment are being amended to provide further clarification of the items covered under these categories. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 04/22/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mary Sweeney, Munitions Control Analyst, Department of State, 2401 E. Street, NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20522 Phone: 202 663-2865 Fax: 202-261-8199 Email: sweeneymf@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB71 _______________________________________________________________________ 2027. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 120 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 1, 2003. Abstract: The International Traffic in Arms Regulations have been amended at section 120.1 to reflect that two individuals hold the separate positions of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Trade Controls and Managing Director of Defense Trade Controls. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/03/03 68 FR 57352 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Mary Frances Sweeney, Munitions Control Analyst, Department of State, 12th Floor, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0112 Phone: 202 663-2865 Fax: 202 261-8199 Email: sweeneymf@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB86 [FR Doc. 04-12682 Filed 06-25-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-10-S