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Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 20, 2018

during which interested persons may submit comments to the Department. … The Department of State periodically publishes in the Federal Register its standard routine uses which apply to all of its Privacy Act systems of records.

Passport ProceduresAmendment to Restriction of Passports Regulation

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 25, 1997

COMMENTS: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on or before December 26, 1997. … Substitute ``; or'' for the period after paragraph (a)(7). b. Add paragraph (a)(8) to read as follows: Sec. 51.70 Denial of passports.

STATE-72 Identity Management System (IDMS)

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 26, 2006

Any persons interested in commenting on this new system of records may do so by submitting comments in writing to Margaret P. … An audit trail is maintained and reviewed periodically to identify unauthorized access.

Visas: Documentation of Nonimmigrants and ImmigrantsMinor Corrections or Additions to Nonimmigrant Visa Regulations and Deletions of Obsolete Immigrant Visa Provisions

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 11, 1998

Under the terms of section 631 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act, the period of validity of an immigrant visa was raised from four months to six months. … This rule corrects the reference to the visa validity period contained in section 42.64, which relates to passport requirements for immigrants.

Visas: Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 5, 2014

In addition, since this rule implements the provisions of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005, the Department finds that notice and public comment on this rule … Regulatory Flexibility Act/Executive Order 13272: Small Business Because this rule is exempt from notice and comment rulemaking under 5 U.S.C. 553, it is exempt from the regulatory flexibility analysis

Solicitation of Input and Participation in a Dialogue To Review the Standardized Program Structure for Foreign Assistance

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 18, 2007

Consultation with external stakeholders and analysis of their inputs are expected to last for a period of between 8-12 weeks. … Lynch, Acting Director Office of Global/Functional Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E7-24491 Filed 12-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-02-P

Visas: Immigrant Visas; Certain Afghan Applicants

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 1, 2023

Administrative Procedure Act As this rule involves a foreign affairs function of the United States, it is excepted from both the delayed effective date and notice and comment requirements of 5 U.S.C. … As this TFR is not required to be published for notice and comment under 5 U.S.C. 553, it is exempt from the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 603 and 604).

Temporary Modification of Category XI of the United States Munitions List

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 30, 2017

Regulatory Findings Administrative Procedure Act The Department is publishing this rule as a final rule based upon good cause, and its determination that delaying the effect of this rule during a period … Act.

Transitional Application Deadline for Adoption Service Providers Applying for Accreditation, Temporary Accreditation, or Approval Under the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 5, 2006

Temporary accreditation is available only to agencies that performed fewer than 100 intercountry adoption cases in the year prior to the TAD and only for the one or two-year period following the Convention's … The accrediting entities will also provide a mechanism for the public to comment on applicants, and will consider, where appropriate, comments received from the public in their accreditation, temporary

The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs/Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program and Grants to Post-Secondary Institutions

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 11, 2002

DATES: Comments are due on or before March 12, 2002. … Fellows must continue employment for a period of one and one-half years for each year of education funded by the Department of State.

Privacy Act; System of Records: Personal Property Claims, State-27

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 24, 2012

DATES: This system of records will be effective on December 3, 2012, unless we receive comments that will result in a contrary determination. … The Department of State periodically publishes in the Federal Register its standard routine uses which apply to all of its Privacy Act systems of records.

Rule Title: Secondary School Student Exchange Programs

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 4, 2006

In addition, 21 additional comments were received regarding miscellaneous suggestions and comments. … background check; and (8) Maintain a record of all documentation, including but not limited to application forms, background checks, evaluations, and interviews, for all selected host families for a period

Proposed Elimination of Visa Page Insert Service for U.S. Passport Book Holders

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 29, 2015

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before June 29, 2015. … Regulatory Findings Administrative Procedure Act The Department is publishing this rule as a proposed rule, with a 60-day provision for public comments.

Visas: Temporary Visitors for Business or Pleasure

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 21, 2020

Instructions: If you submit a comment, you must include the agency name and RIN 1400-AE95 for this rulemaking in the title or body of the comment. … Administrative Procedure Act The Department is providing 60 days for public comment on this proposed rule's elimination of two sentences in the regulation and the B in lieu of H policy. B.

National Security Information Regulations

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 25, 2014

Because of this, the Department determined that soliciting public comment was unnecessary. … Executive Order 13563—Periodic Review of Existing Significant Regulations.

Security Review Committee

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 27, 2026

Regulatory Analysis Administrative Procedure Act This rulemaking is a rule of agency organization, practice and procedure, and hence is exempt from notice and comment rulemaking pursuant to 5 U.S.C. … Congressional Review Act This rule is exempt from the Congressional Review Act, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 804(3)(C).

State-68, Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization Records

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 12, 2009

Any persons interested in commenting on the altered system of records may do so by submitting comments in writing to Margaret P. … publishes in the Federal Register its standard routine uses that applies to all its Privacy Act systems of records.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Electronic Payment of Registration Fees

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 28, 2011

This rule was first presented as a proposed rule for public comment on February 24, 2011. That comment period ended April 25, 2011. No comments pertinent to this rule were received. … Regulatory Flexibility Act Since this amendment is not subject to the notice-and-comment procedures of 5 U.S.C. 553, it does not require analysis under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Implementation of HAVANA Act of 2021

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 25, 2023

All comments disagreed that 12 months of qualifying medical treatment should be a requirement, with several suggesting that the time period be shorter—for example, three months instead of 12 months. … An additional comment raised a question about adequate funding for payments under the Act.

Notice of Closed Meeting of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 21, 2012

Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People's Republic of China Concerning the Imposition of Import Restrictions on Categories of Archaeological Material from the Paleolithic Period … Public comment, oral and written, will be invited at a time in the future should these MOUs be proposed for extension.