International Law - Regulations

  • Proposed Rule - Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: The United States ...
    Department of State
    Proposed Rule
    Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations:
    The United States Munitions List; Correction,
    28863 [C8-1122]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 121 [Public Notice 6187] RIN 1400-AC47 Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: The United States Munitions List Correction Sec. 121.1 [Corrected] In proposed rule document 08-1122 beginning on page 19778 in the issue of Friday, April 11, 2008, make the following correction: On page 19780, in the first column, in Sec. 121.1(b), in the first line, ``(b)'' should read ``*(b)''. [FR Doc. C8-1122 Filed 5-16-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505-01-D [read document]
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    (May 18, 2008)
  • Rule - Visas: Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act
    Department of State
    Rule
    Visas:
    Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act,
    23067-23069 [E8-9336]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Parts 40 and 41 [Public Notice: 6202] Visas: Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This final rule amends the Department of State's regulations related to application for a nonimmigrant visa, to offer a completely electronic application procedure as an alternative to submission of the Form DS-156. DATES: This rule is effective on April 29, 2008. FOR FURTHER... [read document]
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    (April 28, 2008)
  • Proposed Rule - Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: The United States ...
    Department of State
    Proposed Rule
    Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations:
    The United States Munitions List,
    19778-19780 [08-1122]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 121 [Public Notice 6187] RIN 1400-AC47 Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: The United States Munitions List AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Proposed Rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is proposing to amend the text of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Part 121, to add language clarifying how the criteria of Section 17(c) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (``EAA'') are implemented in accordance with the... [read document]
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    (April 10, 2008)
  • Rule - Documents Required for Travelers Departing From or Arriving in the United States at Sea ...
    Department of State
    Rule
    Documents Required for Travelers Departing From or Arriving in the United States at Sea and Land Ports-of-Entry from within the Western Hemisphere,
    18384-18420 [E8-6725]
    Part III Department of Homeland Security Department of State 8 CFR Parts 212 and 235 22 Parts 41 and 53 Documents Required for Travelers Departing From or Arriving in the United States at Sea and Land Ports-of-Entry From Within the Western Hemisphere; Designation of an Enhanced Driver's License and Identity Document Issued by the State of Washington as a Travel Document Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Institute; Final Rule and Notice DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [USCBP 2007-0061] RIN... [read document]
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    (April 1, 2008)
  • Rule - North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): Amendment to the International Traffic in ...
    Department of State
    Rule
    North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO):
    Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations,
    15885 [E8-6019]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 123 [Public Notice: 6147] Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), to clarify United States policy to allow for reexports or retransfers of U.S.-origin components incorporated into a foreign defense article to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO),... [read document]
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    (March 24, 2008)
  • Rule - International Arms Traffic in Arms Regulations, Sri Lanka; Amendment
    Department of State
    Rule
    International Arms Traffic in Arms Regulations, Sri Lanka; Amendment,
    15409-15410 [E8-5890]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 126 [Public Notice: 6145] Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Sri Lanka AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final Rule. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 (Div. J, Pub. L. 110-161), the Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) regarding Sri Lanka, to make it United States policy to deny licenses and other... [read document]
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    (March 22, 2008)
  • Rule - Visas: Documentation of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants; Visa Classification
    Department of State
    Rule
    Visas:
    Documentation of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants; Visa Classification,
    14926-14934 [E8-5413]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Parts 41 and 42 [Public Notice: 6135] Visas: Documentation of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants --Visa Classification Symbols AGENCY: State Department. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department is amending its regulations to add new classification symbols to the immigrant and nonimmigrant classification tables. The amendment is necessary to implement legislation that has created additional immigrant and nonimmigrant classifications as described herein. Additionally, the... [read document]
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    (March 18, 2008)
  • Rule - Visas; Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act
    Department of State
    Rule
    Visas; Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act,
    11027-11028 [E8-3941]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 42 [Public Notice: 6114] Visas: Documentation of immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final Rule. SUMMARY: This rule revises the procedure for notifying the beneficiary of an immigrant visa petition of the termination of the immigrant visa registration because of the failure of the beneficiary to pursue the application within a specified time, by providing that such notification will be made by... [read document]
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    (February 28, 2008)
  • Rule - Visas: Documentation of immigrants under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended
    Department of State
    Rule
    Visas: Documentation of immigrants under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended,
    7670 [E8-2463]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 42 [Public Notice: 6100] Visas: Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule revises the photo requirement as part of the application process for a Diversity Immigrant Visa, to require that the photo be in color. Color photographs enhance facial recognition and reduce the opportunity for fraud. DATES: This rule is effective February 11, 2008. FOR FURTHER... [read document]
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    (February 10, 2008)
  • Rule - Revisions to Passport Regulations; Correction
    Department of State
    Rule
    Revisions to Passport Regulations; Correction,
    5435 [E8-1670]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 51 RIN 1400-AC28 [Public Notice: 6084] Revisions to Passport Regulations; Correction AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule; correction. SUMMARY: This document contains correction to the revised Passport rule published in the Federal Register on November 19, 2007 [Public Notice 5991]. DATE: Effective on February 1, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Consuelo Pachon, Office of Legal Affairs and Law Enforcement Liaison, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 2100... [read document]
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    (January 29, 2008)
  • Rule - Consular Services Fee Schedule; State Department, Overseas Embassies, and Consulates
    Department of State
    Rule
    Consular Services Fee Schedule; State Department, Overseas Embassies, and Consulates,
    5087-5090 [E8-1343]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 22 [Public Notice: 6082] RIN 1400-AC41 Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Interim final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is revising the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services to reflect an increase in the surcharge related to consular services in support of enhanced border security and a reduction in the execution fee for the passport book. The Secretary of... [read document]
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    (January 28, 2008)
  • Rule - Passports; Correction
    Department of State
    Rule
    Passports; Correction,
    4077-4078 [E8-1205]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 51 RIN 1400-AC28 [Public Notice: 6071] Passports; Correction AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule; correction. SUMMARY: This document contains a correction to the revised Passport rule published in the Federal Register on November 19, 2007, 72 FR 64930. DATES: Effective on February 1, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Consuelo Pachon, Office of Legal Affairs and Law Enforcement Liaison, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,... [read document]
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    (January 23, 2008)
  • Rule - Card Format Passport; Changes to Passport Fee Schedule; Correction
    Department of State
    Rule
    Card Format Passport; Changes to Passport Fee Schedule; Correction,
    3867 [E8-1104]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Parts 22 and 51 [Public Notice: 6066] RIN 1400-AC22 Card Format Passport; Changes to Passport Fee Schedule; Correction AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule; correction. SUMMARY: This document contains a correction to the Card Format Passport; Changes to Fee Schedule published in the Federal Register on December 31, 2007 (72 FR 74169). DATES: Effective on February 1, 2008 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Consuelo Pachon, Office of Legal Affairs and Law... [read document]
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    (January 22, 2008)
  • Rule - Passports: Increased security measures, etc
    Department of State
    Rule
    Passports:
    Increased security measures, etc.,
    74174-74175 [E7-25417]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 41 [Public Notice 6045] Visas: Documentation of Non-immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule amends 22 CFR Part 41 in order to reflect increased security measures requiring fingerprinting and name checks of all visa applicants, with certain narrow exceptions, and to be consistent with an amendment to the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services including the cost of such checks in fees... [read document]
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    (December 30, 2007)
  • Rule - Passports: Card format passport; fee schedule changes
    Department of State
    Rule
    Passports:
    Card format passport; fee schedule changes,
    74169-74173 [E7-25422]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Parts 22 and 51 [Public Notice: 6044] Card Format Passport; Changes to Passport Fee Schedule AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule finalizes the proposed rule published on October 17, 2006, and implements certain provisions of Section 7209 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA). The IRTPA provides that United States citizens and nonimmigrant aliens may enter the United States only with passports or such... [read document]
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    (December 30, 2007)
  • Rule - Exchange Visitor Program: Sanctions and terminations
    Department of State
    Rule
    Exchange Visitor Program:
    Sanctions and terminations,
    72245-72250 [E7-24650]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 [Public Notice: 6033] RIN 1400-AC29 Rule Title: Exchange Visitor Program--Sanctions and Terminations AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final Rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State (Department) published a Proposed Rule regarding sponsor sanctions and program terminations, together with a request for comments, on May 31, 2007. A total of 49 comments were submitted, reviewed and evaluated. The Department herewith adopts the Proposed Rule, with minor edits, as... [read document]
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    (December 19, 2007)
  • Rule - Exchange Visitor Program: Consular services; fees schedule
    Department of State
    Rule
    Exchange Visitor Program:
    Consular services; fees schedule,
    72243-72245 [E7-24646]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 22 RIN 1400-AC42 [Public Notice: 6035] Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Interim final rule. SUMMARY: This rule amends the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services. Specifically, it raises from $100 to $131 the fee charged for the processing of an application for a nonimmigrant visa (MRV) and Border Crossing Card (BCC) and increases the immigrant visa fee by $20.00.... [read document]
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    (December 19, 2007)
  • Rule - International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Dual and third country nationals; defense ...
    Department of State
    Rule
    International Traffic in Arms Regulations:
    Dual and third country nationals; defense articles and services access,
    71785-71786 [E7-24651]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 124 [Public Notice 6031] Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Regarding Dual and Third Country Nationals AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is amending the text of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to allow access to defense articles and services for dual and third country nationals of certain countries through revisions in procedures for technical assistance agreements and... [read document]
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    (December 18, 2007)
  • Rule - International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Embargoed countries; list
    Department of State
    Rule
    International Traffic in Arms Regulations:
    Embargoed countries; list,
    71575-71576 [E7-24352]
    Rules and Regulations Federal Register DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 126 [Public Notice: 6027] Amendment to the International Arms Traffic in Arms Regulations: UN Embargoed Countries AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is amending the text of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Exports and Sales Prohibited by United Nations Security Council Embargoes, to add a list of the countries subject to such United Nations embargoes.... [read document]
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    (December 17, 2007)
  • Rule - International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Violations and penalties; voluntary disclosure
    Department of State
    Rule
    International Traffic in Arms Regulations:
    Violations and penalties; voluntary disclosure,
    70777-70779 [E7-24069]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 127 [Public Notice: 6024] Voluntary Disclosures AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is amending the Voluntary Disclosure provisions of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) by imposing a 60-calendar day deadline after the initial notification to submit a full disclosure, in order to ensure timely submissions; and by clarifying what identifying information should be provided, as well as who should sign... [read document]
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    (December 12, 2007)
  • Rule - Exchange Visitor Program: Sanctions and terminations Withdrawn
    Department of State
    Rule
    Exchange Visitor Program:
    Sanctions and terminations
    Withdrawn,
    67576-67577 [E7-23172]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 [Public Notice: 5998] Exchange Visitor Programs--Sanctions and Terminations AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule; withdrawal. SUMMARY: On November 2, 2007, the State Department published in the Federal Register a final rule entitled Exchange Visitor Programs-- Sanctions and Terminations. The Department amended its regulations to add to and modify the existing actions for which the Department may sanction a sponsor. The change in the regulations will... [read document]
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    (November 28, 2007)
  • Rule - Nationality and passports: Passport regulations reorganization, restructuring, and update
    Department of State
    Rule
    Nationality and passports:
    Passport regulations reorganization, restructuring, and update,
    64930-64939 [E7-22461]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 51 [Public Notice: 5991] RIN 1400-AC28 Passports AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule reorganizes, restructures, and updates passport regulations in order to make them easier for users to access information, to better reflect current practice and changes in statutory authority, and to remove outdated provisions. In general, the revisions do not mark a departure from current policy. Rather, the Department's intent is to bring greater... [read document]
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    (November 18, 2007)
  • Proposed Rule - Acquisition regulations: Common identification standard and personal identity ...
    Department of State
    Proposed Rule
    Acquisition regulations:
    Common identification standard and personal identity verification of Federal employees and contractors; Federal information processing standards,
    64980-64981 [E7-22460]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 48 CFR Parts 604, 637 and 652 [Public Notice: 5992] RIN 1400-AC32 Department of State Acquisition Regulation AGENCY: State Department. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: This proposed rule will add a contract clause to implement the requirements of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors; Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201, Personal Identity... [read document]
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    (November 18, 2007)
  • Rule - Exchange Visitor Program: Sanctions and terminations
    Department of State
    Rule
    Exchange Visitor Program:
    Sanctions and terminations,
    62112-62117 [E7-21522]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 [Public Notice: 5981] RIN 1400-AC29 Exchange Visitor Program--Sanctions and Terminations AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department is amending its regulations to add to and modify the existing actions for which the Department may sanction a sponsor. The change in the regulations will streamline the review process to offer sanctioned sponsors the procedural due process rights equal to those that the Administrative Procedure Act... [read document]
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    (October 31, 2007)
  • Rule - Exchange Visitor Program: Program services; fees and charges
    Department of State
    Rule
    Exchange Visitor Program:
    Program services; fees and charges,
    61800-61801 [E7-21472]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 RIN 1400-AC38 [Public Notice 5977] Exchange Visitor Program--Fees and Charges for Exchange Visitor Program Services AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: On June 22, 2007, the Department of State published a Proposed Rule to revise its regulations regarding fees and charges for Exchange Visitor Program services. These proposed regulations are adopted without change. The fees permit the Department to recoup the cost of providing such... [read document]
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    (October 30, 2007)
  • Rule - Freedom of Information Act; implementation: Search fees
    Department of State
    Rule
    Freedom of Information Act; implementation:
    Search fees,
    57857-57858 [E7-20082]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 171 [Public Notice 5955] RIN 1400-AC25 Search Fees in Freedom of Information Act Cases AGENCY: State Department. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule makes final the Department's proposed rule published on June 20, 2007. The rule revises the regulations on fees to be charged for searching for information responsive to requests made under the Freedom of Information Act. The existing regulations proved to be unworkable, particularly in terms of ascertaining the... [read document]
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    (October 10, 2007)
  • Rule - Acquisition regulations: Information technology systems; security issues
    Department of State
    Rule
    Acquisition regulations:
    Information technology systems; security issues,
    51568-51570 [E7-17752]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 48 CFR Parts 639 and 652 [Public Notice: 5929] RIN 1400-AC31 Department of State Acquisition Regulation AGENCY: State Department. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This final rule adds a solicitation provision and contract clause to the Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR) to implement Department of State requirements regarding security issues for information technology systems, as required by the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA). DATES:... [read document]
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    (September 9, 2007)
  • Rule - Passports: Expedited passport processing; consular services fee schedule
    Department of State
    Rule
    Passports:
    Expedited passport processing; consular services fee schedule,
    45888-45890 [E7-16173]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Parts 22 and 51 [Public Notice: 5888] RIN 1400-AC39 Passport Procedures--Amendment to Expedited Passport Processing Regulation AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Interim final rule. SUMMARY: This interim final rule changes the definition of ``expedited passport processing'' from the 3-business day period to a number of business days as may be published from time to time on the Department's Web site, http://www.travel.state.gov. This change is meant to ensure that... [read document]
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    (August 15, 2007)
  • Rule - Acquisition regulations: Surcharge on application fees
    Department of State
    Rule
    Acquisition regulations:
    Surcharge on application fees,
    45636-45637 [E7-16177]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 51 RIN 1400-AC23 [Public Notice: 5894] Rule Title: Passport Procedures--Amendment to Passport Surcharge AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Interim final rule. SUMMARY: This rule amends the Department of State's regulation implementing the requirements of the Passport Services Enhancement Act of 2005, amending the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to authorize the Secretary of State to establish and collect a surcharge to cover the costs of meeting the increased... [read document]
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    (August 14, 2007)
  • Rule - Acquisition regulations: Miscellaneous amendments
    Department of State
    Rule
    Acquisition regulations:
    Miscellaneous amendments,
    45694-45696 [E7-15919]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 48 CFR Parts 601, 602, 604, 605, 606, 609, 619, 622, 623, 628, 631, 633 and 653 [Public Notice: 5877] RIN 1400-AC34 Department of State Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments AGENCY: State Department. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This final rule makes editorial corrections and minor changes to the Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR). No proposed rule was issued as these corrections and changes do not affect the general public; therefore, prior public... [read document]
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    (August 14, 2007)
  • Rule - International Traffic in Arms Regulations: U.S. ...
    Department of State
    Rule
    International Traffic in Arms Regulations:
    U.S. Munitions List, Category XV; radiation-hardened microelectric circuits; coverage and performance characteristics,
    39010-39011 [E7-13826]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 121 [Public Notice 5867] Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: United States Munitions List AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State, in consultation with the Departments of Defense and Commerce, is amending the text of the United States Munitions List (USML), Category XV--Spacecraft Systems and Associated Equipment to clarify the coverage and to alter one of the five performance characteristics that... [read document]
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    (July 16, 2007)
  • Proposed Rule - Acquisition regulations: Information technology systems; security issues
    Department of State
    Proposed Rule
    Acquisition regulations:
    Information technology systems; security issues,
    35023-35025 [07-3116]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 48 CFR Parts 639 and 652 [Public Notice 5836] RIN 1400-AC31 Department of State Acquisition Regulation AGENCY: State Department. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: This proposed rule will add a new solicitation provision and contract clause to implement Department of State requirements regarding security issues for information technology systems, as required by the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA). DATES: The Department will accept comments from the... [read document]
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    (June 25, 2007)
  • Proposed Rule - Acquisition regulations: Travel with Western Hemisphere; documents required for ...
    Department of State
    Proposed Rule
    Acquisition regulations:
    Travel with Western Hemisphere; documents required for persons departing from or arriving in United States at sea and land ports-of-entry,
    35088-35116 [07-3104]
    Part II Department of Homeland Security 8 CFR Parts 212 and 235 Department of State 22 CFR Parts 41 and 53 Documents Required for Travelers Departing From or Arriving in the United States at Sea and Land Ports-of-Entry From Within the Western Hemisphere; Proposed Rule DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [USCBP-2007-0061] RIN 1651-AA69 8 CFR Parts 212 and 235 DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Parts 41 and 53 Documents Required for Travelers Departing From or Arriving in the United States at Sea and Land... [read document]
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    (June 25, 2007)
  • Proposed Rule - Exchange Visitor Program: Program services fees and charges
    Department of State
    Proposed Rule
    Exchange Visitor Program:
    Program services fees and charges,
    34419-34424 [E7-11810]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 [Public Notice: 5837] RIN 1400-AC38 Exchange Visitor Program--Fees and Charges for Exchange Visitor Program Services AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comment. SUMMARY: The Department is proposing to revise its regulations regarding Fees and Charges for Exchange Visitor Program services. A new section will contain all of the fees and charges for Exchange Visitor Program services. The long-range goal of these changes is to... [read document]
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    (June 21, 2007)
  • Proposed Rule - Freedom of Information Act; implementation: Search fees
    Department of State
    Proposed Rule
    Freedom of Information Act; implementation:
    Search fees,
    33932-33933 [E7-11944]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 171 [Public Notice 5835] RIN 1400-AC25 Search Fees in Freedom of Information Act Cases AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State proposes to revise its regulations on fees to be charged for searching for information responsive to requests made under the Freedom of Information Act. The existing regulations have proved to be unworkable, particularly in terms of ascertaining the costs of electronic searches. DATES: The... [read document]
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    (June 19, 2007)
  • Rule - Exchange Visitor Program: Training and internship programs
    Department of State
    Rule
    Exchange Visitor Program:
    Training and internship programs,
    33669-33677 [E7-11703]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 RIN 1400-AC15 [Public Notice 5824] Exchange Visitor Program--Trainees and Interns AGENCY: United States Department of State. ACTION: Interim final rule with request for comment. SUMMARY: The Department is hereby revising its regulations regarding, Trainees and Interns to, among other things, eliminate the distinction between ``non-specialty occupations'' and ``specialty occupations,'' establish a new internship program, and modify the selection criteria for... [read document]
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    (June 18, 2007)
  • Rule - International Traffic in Arms regulations: U.S. Munitions list; miscellaneous amendments
    Department of State
    Rule
    International Traffic in Arms regulations:
    U.S. Munitions list; miscellaneous amendments,
    31452-31453 [E7-11012]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 121 [Public Notice: 5823] Amendment of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: United States Munitions List AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) by revising Note (1)(i) of U.S. Munitions List (USML) Category VIII(e) to add the term ``primary'' to references to a commercial standby instrument system. As a result, Category XII(d) and Category VIII(e)... [read document]
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    (June 6, 2007)
  • Rule - Security information regulations
    Department of State
    Rule
    Security information regulations,
    30971-30974 [E7-10778]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 9 [Public Notice 5822] RIN 1400-AB91 National Security Information Regulations AGENCY: State Department. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule makes final the Department's proposed rule published on January 3, 2007. The rule revises the Department's regulations governing the classification and declassification of national security information that is under the control of the Department in order to reflect changes in the provisions of a new executive order on... [read document]
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    (June 4, 2007)
  • Proposed Rule - Exchange Visitor Program: College and university students; student interns ...
    Department of State
    Proposed Rule
    Exchange Visitor Program:
    College and university students; student interns subcategory,
    31008-31013 [E7-10606]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 RIN 1400-AC35 [Public Notice 5797] Exchange Visitor Program--College and University Students, Student Interns AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comments. SUMMARY: The Department is hereby proposing to revise its regulations concerning College and University Students. The proposed Rule, if adopted, will create a new subcategory of the College and University Student category--``Student Interns''. Participation in this new sub-... [read document]
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    (June 4, 2007)
  • Proposed Rule - Exchange Visitor Program: Sanctions and terminations
    Department of State
    Proposed Rule
    Exchange Visitor Program:
    Sanctions and terminations,
    30302-30308 [E7-10505]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 RIN: 1400-AC29 [Public Notice 5819] Exchange Visitor Program--Sanctions and Terminations AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comment. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of State (Department) is proposing to revise its regulations presently set forth at 22 CFR Part 62, Subpart D (Sanctions) and 22 CFR Part 62, Subpart E (Termination and Revocation of Programs). The revised Sec. 62.50 will retain many, but not all, of the provisions of... [read document]
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    (May 30, 2007)
  • Rule - International Traffic in Arms regulations: Somalia; defense articles and defense ...
    Department of State
    Rule
    International Traffic in Arms regulations:
    Somalia; defense articles and defense exports; licenses or approvals policy,
    28602-28603 [E7-9860]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 126 [Public Notice: 5801] Amendment of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Policy With Respect to Somalia AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) regarding Somalia at 22 CFR 126.1 to make it United States policy to consider on a case-by-case basis licenses, or other approvals, for exports of defense articles and defense... [read document]
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    (May 21, 2007)
  • Rule - International Traffic in Arms regulations: Vietnam; arms transfer policy
    Department of State
    Rule
    International Traffic in Arms regulations:
    Vietnam; arms transfer policy,
    15830-15831 [E7-6149]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 126 [Public Notice: 5740] Amendment of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Policy With Respect to Vietnam AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) regarding Vietnam at 22 CFR 126.1 to make it United States policy to consider on a case-by-case basis licenses, other approvals, exports or imports of non-lethal defense... [read document]
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    (April 2, 2007)
  • Rule - Visas; nonimmigrant documentation: Exchange visitors
    Department of State
    Rule
    Visas; nonimmigrant documentation:
    Exchange visitors,
    10060-10064 [E7-3871]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 41 RIN 1400-AB49 [Public Notice 5711] Visas: Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended AGENCY: State Department. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This final rule amends the Department of States regulations related to students and exchange visitors to reflect changes introduced by Public Law108-441, and numerous administrative and procedural changes that have occurred with respect to these paragraphs following the transfer of... [read document]
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    (March 6, 2007)
  • Proposed Rule - Passports: Regulations reorganization, restructuring, and update
    Department of State
    Proposed Rule
    Passports:
    Regulations reorganization, restructuring, and update,
    10095-10105 [E7-3870]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 51 [Public Notice 5712] RIN 1400-AC28 Passports AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The proposed rule would reorganize, restructure, and update the passport regulations contained in 22 CFR part 51 in order to make them easier for the users to access the information, to better reflect current practices and changes in statutory authority, and to remove outdated provisions. DATE: The Department will accept comments on this proposed... [read document]
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    (March 6, 2007)
  • Rule - Nonprocurement debarment and suspension; OMB guidance; implementation
    Department of State
    Rule
    Nonprocurement debarment and suspension; OMB guidance; implementation,
    10033-10035 [E7-3872]
    Rules and Regulations Federal Register DEPARTMENT OF STATE 2 CFR Part 601 22 CFR Parts 133, 137 and 145 [Public Notice 5710] RIN 1400-AB83 Department of State's Implementation of OMB Guidance on Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State (DOS) is moving its regulations on nonprocurement debarment and suspension from their current location in title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to title 2 of the CFR, and... [read document]
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    (March 6, 2007)
  • Rule - Intercounty Adoption Act of 2000: Hague Convention- Emigrating children; convention and ...
    Department of State
    Rule
    Intercounty Adoption Act of 2000:
    Hague Convention-
    Emigrating children; convention and nonconvention adoptions; reporting requirements,
    9852-9854 [E7-3684]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 99 [Public Notice 5705] RIN 1400-AC-20 Intercountry Adoption--Reporting on Non-Convention and Convention Adoptions of Emigrating Children AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State (the Department), with the joint review and approval of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is issuing a new rule to implement the requirement in the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (the IAA) to establish a Case Registry for, inter alia,... [read document]
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    (March 5, 2007)
  • Rule - Deaths and estates
    Department of State
    Rule
    Deaths and estates,
    8887-8894 [07-889]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 72 [Public Notice 5702] RIN 1400-AC24 Deaths and Estates AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is issuing a final rule to update and amend its regulations on deaths and estates in 22 CFR Part 72, after review of one public comment received in response to the Department's October 24, 2006, issuance of a proposed rule. The existing regulations were originally issued in 1957. They needed to be redrafted in plain language... [read document]
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    (February 27, 2007)
  • Rule - International Traffic in Arms regulations: Libya and Venezuela; United Sates policy amended
    Department of State
    Rule
    International Traffic in Arms regulations:
    Libya and Venezuela; United Sates policy amended,
    5614-5616 [E7-2034]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 126 [Public Notice: 5685] Amendment of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Policy With Respect to Libya and Venezuela AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the United States is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations regarding Libya at 22 CFR 126.1(a) and (d) to make it United States policy to deny licenses, other approvals, exports or imports of defense articles and defense services... [read document]
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    (February 6, 2007)
  • Proposed Rule - Acquisition regulations: Non-U.S. ...
    Department of State
    Proposed Rule
    Acquisition regulations:
    Non-U.S. citizen locally employed staff; contracting authority,
    4475-4476 [E7-1534]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 48 CFR Part 601 [Public Notice 5684] RIN 1400-AB98 Department of State Acquisition Regulation AGENCY: State Department. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: This proposed rule makes one change to the DOSAR. It revises the DOSAR to expand contracting authority to non-U.S. citizen locally employed staff, i.e., Foreign Nationals and Third Country Nationals. Presently, only U.S. citizens who are Government employees may be appointed as contracting officers. DATES: The Department will... [read document]
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    (January 30, 2007)
  • Rule - Exchange Visitor Program: Professor and research scholar participation
    Department of State
    Rule
    Exchange Visitor Program:
    Professor and research scholar participation,
    1283 [E6-22631]
    DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 [Public Notice 5654] Exchange Visitor Program--Professors and Research Scholars AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date for Implementation of Five-Year Professor and Research Scholar Categories. SUMMARY: By Notice published on November 1, 2006, 71 FR 64330, the Department of State identified November 4, 2006 as the effective date for its Final Rule published May 19, 2005, 70 FR 28815. The effective date of the Final Rule... [read document]
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    (January 10, 2007)