[October 31,2005 (Volume 70, Number 209)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua051014.wais] [Page 64932-64938] Department of State ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XIV ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 64932]] DEPARTMENT OF STATE (STATE) _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Ch. I [Public Notice 5159] 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 2005 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., 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 2, 2005. Henrietta H. Fore, Under Secretary of State for Management. Department of State--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2139 Child Status Protection Act Beneficiaries............................................. 1400-AB87 2140 Documentation of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas--Fingerprint Requirements........... 1400-AB88 2141 National Security Information Regulations............................................. 1400-AB91 2142 Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR).................................... 1400-AB98 2143 Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended-- 1400-AC02 Air Transit Program................................................................... 2144 Documents Required for Travel Within the Western Hemisphere........................... 1400-AC10 2145 Exchange Visitor Program, Secondary Students.......................................... 1400-AC13 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of State--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2146 Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention Implementation................................. 1400-AA88 2147 Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Rule.............................. 1400-AB45 2148 Uncertified Foreign Health Care Workers............................................... 1400-AB68 2149 Hague Intercountry Adoption Preservation of Convention Records........................ 1400-AB69 2150 Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act--Electronic 1400-AB84 Petition for Diversity Immigrant Status............................................... 2151 Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended-- 1400-AB89 Professionals Under the North American Free Trade Agreement........................... 2152 Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR).................................... 1400-AB90 2153 Electronic Passport................................................................... 1400-AB93 2154 Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Registration Fee Change... 1400-AB97 2155 International Trafficking in Persons: Interagency Sharing of Information and 1400-AC00 Coordination of Activities............................................................ 2156 Exchange Visitor Program; Professor and Research Scholars............................. 1400-AC01 2157 Aliens Inadmissible Under the Immigration and Nationality Act--Unlawful Voters........ 1400-AC04 2158 Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration Act, as Amended: Border Crossing 1400-AC06 Cards................................................................................. 2159 Visas--Documentation of Immigrants: Fifth Preference--Employment-Creation Immigrants.. 1400-AC08 2160 New Amendment to Passport Regulation.................................................. 1400-AC11 2161 Visas: Treaty Trader, Treaty Investor, or Treaty Alien in Specialty Occupation........ 1400-AC12 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department of State--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2162 Amendments to 22 CFR part 53.......................................................... 1400-AC07 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 64933]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of State (STATE) Proposed Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 2139. 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 11/00/05 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2140. 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 11/00/05 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2141. NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: EO 12958, as amended CFR Citation: 22 CFR 9 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The rule will revise the regulations governing the classification of national security information under the control of the Department in order to reflect the provisions of E.O. 12958, as amended by E.O. 13292 (March 25, 2003), on national security information. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/05 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2142. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (DOSAR) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 93-400; PL 83-96 CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will update the DOSAR to keep it current with changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/05 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2143. DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED--AIR TRANSIT PROGRAM Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104 and 1182; sec 7209(d) of PL 108-458; PL 105-277, 112 Stat 2681-795 through 2681-801 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.2(i) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed rule would create a new immediate and continuous transit program to replace the TWOV (Transit Without Visa) and ITI (International to International) transit programs that were indefinitely suspended by the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security in August 2003. This rule proposes to terminate the former TWOV and ITI programs. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 64934]] 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: nebelj@state.gov Related RIN: Related to 1651-AA50 RIN: 1400-AC02 _______________________________________________________________________ 2144. [bull] DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL WITHIN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: PL 108-458 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.2; 22 CFR 53.2 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Amendment to require U.S. citizens who previously were exempt from presenting a passport or other authorized travel documents to present such documents that denote identity and citizenship when entering the United States. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Sharon E. Palmer-Royston, Attorney-Adviser, Department of State, Suite 260, Passport Policy and Advisory Services, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20037-1705 Phone: 202 663-2662 Fax: 202 663-2654 Email: palmer-roystonse@state.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1400-AC07 RIN: 1400-AC10 _______________________________________________________________________ 2145. [bull] EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM, SECONDARY STUDENTS Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: Mutual Educational and Cultural Act of 1961, PL 87- 256, 22 USC 2457, et seq; sec 102 of the Act, 22 USC 2452; sec 101(c)(15)(S) of the Immigration & Nationality Act, 8 USC 1101(c)(15)(J) CFR Citation: 22 CFR 62.25 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends Department regulations set forth at 22 CFR 62.25 to impose new program administration requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/05 NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State 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: 202 203-5096 Fax: 202 401-9809 Email: colvinss@state.gov RIN: 1400-AC13 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of State (STATE) Final Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 2146. 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 11/00/05 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2147. STUDENT EXCHANGE VISITOR INFORMATION SYSTEM (SEVIS) RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101(a)(15)(j), 1182, 1184, 1258; 22 USC 1431 to 1442, 1475e, 2451 to 2460; Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, PL 105-277, 112 Stat 2681 et seq; Reorganization Plan No 2 of 1977, 3 CFR 1977 Comp, p 200; EO 12048 of March 27, 1978, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp, p 168 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 62, subpart F Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department is amending its Exchange Visitor Program regulations to facilitate the requirements established by section 641 of Public Law 104-208 (as amended) for the Legacy INS Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 12/12/02 67 FR 76307 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 01/13/03 Final Action 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined [[Page 64935]] 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: 202 203-5096 Fax: 202 401-9809 Email: colvinss@state.gov RIN: 1400-AB45 _______________________________________________________________________ 2148. 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 11/00/05 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2149. HAGUE INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION PRESERVATION OF CONVENTION RECORDS Priority: Other Significant 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 11/00/05 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2150. DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT--ELECTRONIC PETITION FOR DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT STATUS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.33 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule changes the manner in which aliens may petition for the opportunity to participate in the Diversity Visa Program from a standard mail-in system to an entirely electronic system utilizing a specifically designated Internet website. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 08/18/03 68 FR 49353 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 10/17/03 Final Action 11/00/05 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2151. DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED--PROFESSIONALS UNDER THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: North American Free Trade Agreement, PL 103-182 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.59 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Consistent with NAFTA requirements, this amendment removes limitations on the number of Mexicans who may enter the United States as nonimmigrant professionals. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 11/00/05 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2152. 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 rule will update the DOSAR with respect to Defense Base Act coverage, as well as make other editorial changes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/22/04 69 FR 76660 NPRM Comment Period End 02/22/05 Final Action 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 64936]] 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2153. ELECTRONIC PASSPORT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 22 USC 211a, 213, 2651a, 2671(d)(3), 2714, 3926; 31 USC 9701; EO 11295; 18 USC 1621(a)(2) CFR Citation: 22 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None 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 02/18/05 70 FR 8305 NPRM Comment Period End 04/04/05 Final Action 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Sharon E. Palmer-Royston, Attorney-Adviser, Department of State, Suite 260, Passport Policy and Advisory Services, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20037-1705 Phone: 202 663-2662 Fax: 202 663-2654 Email: palmer-roystonse@state.gov Related RIN: Related to 1400-AC11 RIN: 1400-AB93 _______________________________________________________________________ 2154. AMENDMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS: REGISTRATION FEE CHANGE Priority: Routine and Frequent Legal Authority: 22 USC 2776 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 122; 22 CFR 129 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 15, 2005. Abstract: This regulation increases the registration fees listed at 22 CFR part 122 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and changes the maximum registration period from 4 to 2 years. It also makes 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 12/08/04 69 FR 70888 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 01/07/05 Final Action 12/00/05 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2155. INTERNATIONAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: INTERAGENCY SHARING OF INFORMATION AND COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/00/05 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 2156. EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM; PROFESSOR AND RESEARCH SCHOLARS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Mutual Educational and Cultural Act of 1961, PL 87- 256, 22 USC 2451, et seq (1988); 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 62.20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends Department regulations set forth at 22 CFR 62.20 by extending the duration of program participation for professors and research scholars from the current 3 years to 5 years. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/27/02 67 FR 43264 NPRM Comment Period End 07/29/02 Final Action 12/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State 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: 202 203-5096 Fax: 202 401-9809 Email: colvinss@state.gov RIN: 1400-AC01 [[Page 64937]] _______________________________________________________________________ 2157. ALIENS INADMISSIBLE UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT-- UNLAWFUL VOTERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: sec 201(b)(1), PL 106 - 395 as amended; 212(a)(10) INA; 212(a)(10)(d) INA CFR Citation: 22 CFR 40.104 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule authorized by the Child Citizenship Act of 2000, Public Law 106-395, amends the Department's visa regulations by adding an exception to the grounds of inadmissibility for aliens who have voted in violation of U.S. law. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 06/21/05 70 FR 35526 Interim Final Rule Effective 07/21/05 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 10/21/05 Final Action 11/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: James R. Pritchett, Chief of Legislation and Regulation Division, Visa Services, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, SA-1, Room 603, Washington , DC 20520 Phone: 202 663-3844 Fax: 202 663-3898 Email: pritchettjr@state.gov RIN: 1400-AC04 _______________________________________________________________________ 2158. DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION ACT, AS AMENDED: BORDER CROSSING CARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.32 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Department of State's regulation at 22 CFR 41.32 by requiring the presentation of Mexican Federal passports as a necessary condition for Mexican citizens applying for combined Border Crossing Cards (BCC) and B-1/B-2 visas (laser visas). It also amends the regulation by removing the conditions under which certain beneficiaries of INA 212 (d) (3)(A) waivers of ineligibility could receive laser visas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Charles Robertson, Visa Specialist (WAE), Department of State, L-603, SA-1, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20520 Phone: 202 663-3969 Fax: 202 663-3898 Email: robertsonce3@state.gov RIN: 1400-AC06 _______________________________________________________________________ 2159. VISAS--DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS: FIFTH PREFERENCE--EMPLOYMENT- CREATION IMMIGRANTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 8 USC 1153; PL 108-156; 117 Stat 1945 CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.32 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements the Basic Pilot Program Extension and Expansion Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-156), which reinstates and extends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act's employment eligibility verification program for 5 years with a new sunset date of November 2008. In addition, outdated references to the Immigration and Naturalization Service in 22 CFR 42.32 will be updated to reflect the role of the Department of Homeland Security. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Barbara J. Kennedy, Visa Specialist, Department of State, L-603, SA-1, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20520 Phone: 202 663-1206 Fax: 202 663-3898 Email: kennedybj@state.gov RIN: 1400-AC08 _______________________________________________________________________ 2160. [bull] NEW AMENDMENT TO PASSPORT REGULATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 22 USC 211a CFR Citation: 22 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the passport regulations to abolish the U.S. passport amendment process except for the convenience of the U.S. Government, enlarges the reasons for issuing a replacement passport at no fee, and adds unpaid fees as grounds for invalidating a passport. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Sharon E. Palmer-Royston, Attorney-Adviser, Department of State, Suite 260, Passport Policy and Advisory Services, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20037-1705 Phone: 202 663-2662 Fax: 202 663-2654 Email: palmer-roystonse@state.gov Related RIN: Split from 1400-AB93 RIN: 1400-AC11 _______________________________________________________________________ 2161. [bull] VISAS: TREATY TRADER, TREATY INVESTOR, OR TREATY ALIEN IN SPECIALTY OCCUPATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule expands the definition of treaty trader and treaty investor contained at 22 CFR 41.51 to create a new nonimmigrant category for nonimmigrant treaty aliens coming to the U.S. solely to perform services in a specialty occupation. It also reorganizes existing regulatory language pertaining to treaty traders and treaty investors to make this information clearer and easier to read. [[Page 64938]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 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-AC12 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of State (STATE) Long-Term Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 2162. AMENDMENTS TO 22 CFR PART 53 Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.2; 22 CFR 53.2 Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Sharon E. Palmer-Royston Phone: 202 663-2662 Fax: 202 663-2654 Email: palmer-roystonse@state.gov Related RIN: Related to 1651-AA63, Related to 1400-AC10 RIN: 1400-AC07 [FR Doc. 05-18121 Filed 10-28-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-10-S