81 FR 43695 - Exchange Visitor Program-Use of Forms DS-2019 in the Summer Work Travel Program

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 128 (July 5, 2016)

Page Range		43695-43696
FR Document		2016-15831

The Department of State (the Department) will permit current sponsors in the Summer Work Travel (SWT) program category to apply to the Department for a program adjustment by allocation of Forms DS-2019 that were previously allocated to SWT sponsors in business for the full 2011 calendar year, but which no longer operate in the SWT program category. These forms are not currently allocated to any sponsor. If allocated, the total number of SWT program participants would remain within the aggregate actual total SWT participant program size for 2011 (i.e., the overall program participant level and designation moratorium established by the notice published by the Department in 2011 (Public Notice 7677, 76 FR 68808).

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 128 (Tuesday, July 5, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 5, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43695-43696]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-15831]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9622]


Exchange Visitor Program--Use of Forms DS-2019 in the Summer Work 
Travel Program

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Re-allocation of Forms DS-2019 to designated Summer Work Travel 
Sponsors.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State (the Department) will permit current 
sponsors in the Summer Work Travel (SWT) program category to apply to 
the Department for a program adjustment by allocation of Forms DS-2019 
that were previously allocated to SWT sponsors in business for the full 
2011 calendar year, but which no longer operate in the SWT program 
category. These forms are not currently allocated to any sponsor. If 
allocated, the total number of SWT program participants would remain 
within the aggregate actual total SWT participant program size for 2011 
(i.e., the overall program participant level and designation moratorium 
established by the notice published by the Department in 2011 (Public 
Notice 7677, 76 FR 68808).

DATES: Effective September 1, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: G. Kevin Saba, Director, Office of 
Policy and Program Support, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, 
U.S. Department of State, SA-5, Floor 5, 2200 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20522; or email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department administers the Exchange 
Visitor Program pursuant to the Mutual Educational and Cultural 
Exchange Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2451 et. seq.), also known 
as the Fulbright-Hays Act (the Act). The purpose of the Act is to 
increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States 
and the people of other countries, including through educational and 
cultural exchanges. The Department's implementing regulations for the 
Exchange Visitor Program are set forth at 22 CFR part 62.
    On November 7, 2011, the Office of Private Sector Exchange 
published Public Notice 7677, which provided that, until further 
notice, SWT program sponsors in business for the full 2011 calendar 
year would not be permitted to expand their number of program 
participants beyond their actual total 2011 participant program size (a 
cap), and that no new applications from prospective sponsors for SWT 
program designation would be accepted (a moratorium).
    In effect, the cap limited the SWT program's aggregate size to the 
2011 participant level, which was 109,187 participants, and the 
moratorium fixed the 50 designated sponsors active in the 2011 SWT 
program. The purpose of the cap and moratorium was to give the 
Department time to review and take next steps in reforming the SWT 
program.
    Since 2011, the Department has implemented significant reforms of 
the SWT program, reflected in several rulemakings, increases in 
Department staff to monitor SWT program implementation in the field, 
compliance reviews, and periodic Department-sponsor dialogue sessions.
    Between 2011 and 2015, the number of designated SWT program 
sponsors operating in the SWT program decreased from 50 to 41. In 2015, 
12,959 fewer exchange visitors could participate in the SWT program 
than the 109,187 participants that constituted the aggregate actual 
total program participant size in 2011.
    This notice informs SWT program sponsors that they may apply to 
adjust their number of program participants beyond their respective, 
sponsor-specific 2011 participant program size. A designated sponsor in 
good standing (one without imposed sanctions in the SWT program 
category), and currently active in the SWT program, may apply in 
writing to the Department's Office of Designation, on or after 
September 1, 2016, for program adjustment pursuant to 22 CFR 62.12(d).
    22 CFR 62.12(d)(2) provides that a request for program adjustment 
must include certain required information as well as any other 
information requested by the Department. The Department requests that, 
pursuant to Sec.  62.12(d)(2), an application for SWT program 
adjustment include information about the sponsor's:
    (1) Ability to meet emerging foreign policy priorities through 
increased people-to-people exchanges;
    (2) need to meet demand while maintaining an equitable balance 
between summer (northern hemisphere)

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and winter (southern hemisphere) cycles of the SWT program; or
    (3) ability to address exigent diplomatic needs that can be served 
by increased people-to-people exchanges.
    The Department has the sole discretion to determine the number of 
Forms DS-2019 to be issued to a sponsor. See 22 CFR 62.12(d)(1). The 
overall number of program participants in the SWT program remains 
limited by the SWT program's aggregate size at the 2011 participant 
level established by Public Notice 7677. No new applications from 
prospective sponsors for SWT program designation will be accepted at 
this time.

     Dated: June 27, 2016.
 G. Kevin Saba,
 Director, Office of Policy and Program Support, Bureau of Educational 
and Cultural Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016-15831 Filed 7-1-16; 8:45 am]
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and winter (southern hemisphere) WMD/missile reasons that are not on These measures shall be implemented
cycles of the SWT program; or multilateral lists, and (c) other items by the responsible departments and
(3) ability to address exigent with the potential of making such a agencies of the United States
diplomatic needs that can be served by material contribution when added Government and will remain in place
increased people-to-people exchanges. through case-by-case decisions. for two years from the effective date,
The Department has the sole DATES: Effective Date: June 28, 2016. except to the extent that the Secretary of
discretion to determine the number of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: On State may subsequently determine
Forms DS–2019 to be issued to a general issues: Pam Durham, Office of otherwise.
sponsor. See 22 CFR 62.12(d)(1). The Missile, Biological, and Chemical Dated: June 27, 2016.
overall number of program participants Nonproliferation, Bureau of Vann H. Van Diepen,
in the SWT program remains limited by International Security and Acting Assistant Secretary of State for
the SWT program’s aggregate size at the Nonproliferation, Department of State, International Security and Nonproliferation.
2011 participant level established by Telephone (202) 647–4930. For U.S. [FR Doc. 2016–15832 Filed 7–1–16; 8:45 am]
Public Notice 7677. No new Government procurement ban issues: BILLING CODE 4710–27–P
applications from prospective sponsors Eric Moore, Office of the Procurement
for SWT program designation will be Executive, Department of State,
accepted at this time. Telephone: (703) 875–4079. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Dated: June 27, 2016. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June
[Public Notice 9626]
G. Kevin Saba, 22, 2016 the U.S. Government
Director, Office of Policy and Program determined that the measures 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Support, Bureau of Educational and Cultural authorized in Section 3 of the Iran, Collection: Statement of Exigent/
Affairs. North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Special Family Circumstances for
[FR Doc. 2016–15831 Filed 7–1–16; 8:45 am] Act (Pub. L. 109–353) shall apply to the Issuance of a U.S. Passport to a Minor
BILLING CODE 4710–05–P following foreign person identified in Under Age 16
the report submitted pursuant to Section
2(a) of the Act: ACTION:Notice of request for public
DEPARTMENT OF STATE Rosoboronexport (ROE) (Russia) and comment and submission to OMB of
any successor, sub-unit, or subsidiary proposed collection of information.
[Public Notice 9624]
thereof.
Accordingly, pursuant to Section 3 of SUMMARY: The Department of State has
Imposition of Nonproliferation submitted the information collection
the Act, the following measures are
Measures Against Foreign Person, described below to the Office of
imposed on these persons:
Including a Ban on U.S. Government Management and Budget (OMB) for
Procurement 1. No department or agency of the United
States Government may procure or enter into approval. In accordance with the
AGENCY: Department of State. any contract for the procurement of any Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we
goods, technology, or services from these are requesting comments on this
ACTION: Notice.
foreign persons, except to the extent that the collection from all interested
SUMMARY: A determination has been Secretary of State otherwise may determine. individuals and organizations. The
made that a foreign person has engaged This measure shall not apply to subcontracts purpose of this Notice is to allow 30
at any tier with ROE and any successor, sub- days for public comment.
in activities that warrant the imposition unit, or subsidiary thereof made on behalf of
of measures pursuant to Section 3 of the DATES: Submit comments directly to the
the United States Government for goods,
Iran, North Korea, and Syria technology, and services for the maintenance, Office of Management and Budget
Nonproliferation Act. The Act provides repair, overhaul, or sustainment of Mi-17 (OMB) up to August 4, 2016.
for penalties on foreign entities and helicopters for the purpose of providing ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the
individuals for the transfer to or assistance to the security forces of Department of State Desk Officer in the
acquisition from Iran since January 1, Afghanistan, as well as for the purpose of Office of Information and Regulatory
1999; the transfer to or acquisition from combating terrorism and violent extremism
Affairs at the Office of Management and
globally. Such subcontracts include the
Syria since January 1, 2005; or the purchase of spare parts, supplies, and related Budget (OMB). You may submit
transfer to or acquisition from North services for these purposes; comments by the following methods:
Korea since January 1, 2006, of goods, 2. No department or agency of the United • Email: oira_submission@
services, or technology controlled under States Government may provide any omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS
multilateral control lists (Missile assistance to these foreign persons, and these form number, information collection
Technology Control Regime, Australia persons shall not be eligible to participate in title, and the OMB control number in
Group, Chemical Weapons Convention, any assistance program of the United States the subject line of your message.
Nuclear Suppliers Group, Wassenaar Government, except to the extent that the • Fax: 202–395–5806. Attention: Desk
Secretary of State otherwise may determine; Officer for Department of State.
Arrangement) or otherwise having the 3. No United States Government sales to
potential to make a material these foreign persons of any item on the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
contribution to the development of United States Munitions List are permitted, Direct requests for additional
weapons of mass destruction (WMD) or and all sales to these persons of any defense information regarding the collection
cruise or ballistic missile systems. The articles, defense services, or design and listed in this notice, including requests
latter category includes (a) items of the construction services under the Arms Export for copies of the proposed collection
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same kind as those on multilateral lists Control Act are terminated; and instrument and supporting documents,
but falling below the control list 4. No new individual licenses shall be by mail to PPT Forms Officer, U.S.
granted for the transfer to these foreign
parameters when it is determined that persons of items the export of which is
Department of State, CA/PPT/S/L/LA,
such items have the potential of making controlled under the Export Administration 44132 Mercure Cir, P.O. Box 1227
a material contribution to WMD or Act of 1979 or the Export Administration Sterling, VA 20166–1227, by phone at
cruise or ballistic missile systems, (b) Regulations, and any existing such licenses (202) 485–6373, or by email at
items on U.S. national control lists for are suspended. PPTFormsOfficer@state.gov.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Re-allocation of Forms DS-2019 to designated Summer Work Travel Sponsors.
Dates		Effective September 1, 2016.
Contact		G. Kevin Saba, Director, Office of Policy and Program Support, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, SA-5, Floor 5, 2200 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20522; or email at [email protected]
FR Citation		81 FR 43695