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Costs of Compliance
This proposed AD would affect about
126 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
proposed actions would take up to 3
work hours per airplane, at an average
labor rate of $65 per work hour.
Required parts would be provided at no
charge. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the proposed AD for
U.S. operators is $24,570, or $195 per
airplane.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
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Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this
proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the
States, on the relationship between the
national Government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that the proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section
for a location to examine the regulatory
evaluation.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(h)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested in accordance with
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
Related Information
(i) Brazilian airworthiness directive 2005–
10–05, dated November 17, 2005, also
addresses the subject of this AD.
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER): Docket No. FAA–2006–
23739; Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–
240–AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
25, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E6–1420 Filed 2–1–06; 8:45 am]
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Comments Due Date
(a) The FAA must receive comments on
this AD action by March 6, 2006.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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Applicability
(c) This AD applies to EMBRAER Model
EMB–145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR,
–145XR, –145MP, and –145EP airplanes,
certificated in any category; serial numbers
145004 through 145129 inclusive.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of chafing
of wire harness W407 against the supports
and nacelle structure in the engine area. We
are issuing this AD to prevent such chafing,
which could result in an engine shutting
down during flight.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Modifying Wire Harness Routing and
Installing Supports
(f) Within 5,000 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD, modify the routing
of wire harness W407 near the fire
extinguishing tube in the rear part of the lefthand and right-hand engines, and install new
supports for derivations of wire harness
W407 that lead to applicable connectors, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin
145–71–0008, Change 01, dated July 24,
2001.
Actions Accomplished Previously
(g) Actions done before the effective date
of this AD in accordance with EMBRAER
Service Bulletin 145–71–0008, dated April
23, 1999, are acceptable for compliance with
the requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD.
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Au Pair Exchange Programs
Department of State.
Proposed rule with request for
comment.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Department of State
(Department) is proposing the
amendment of its existing au pair
regulations under the Exchange Visitor
Program (J–1 visa) to permit designated
au pair sponsors to request a one-time
extension of six, nine or 12 months
beyond an au pair participant’s original
12-month program (the maximum
duration of program participation).
DATES: Comment Dates: The Department
will accept comments from the public
up to 60 days from February 2, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by any of the following
methods:
E-mail: jexchanges@state.gov. You
must include the RIN in the subject line
of your message.
Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM
submissions): U.S. Department of State,
Office of Exchange Coordination and
Designation, SA–44, 301 4th Street,
SW., Room 734, Washington, DC 20547.
Please include RIN.
Fax: 202–203–5087. Please include
RIN.
Persons with access to the Internet
may also view this notice and provide
comments by going to the
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www.regulations.gov/index.cfm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stanley S. Colvin, Director, Office of
Exchange Coordination and
Designation, U.S. Department of State,
SA–44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 734,
Washington, DC 20547; or e-mail at
jexchanges@state.gov.
In
February 2004, the Department of State,
in response to requests from the au pair
community, announced a pilot program
in which the Department’s designated
au pair sponsors could request that an
au pair participant be granted an
extension of program participation
beyond the original 12-month maximum
duration of program participation. The
Department has completed its review of
the Au Pair Pilot Extension Program and
has determined that au pair extensions
enhance the overall success of this
program. Both host families and au pair
participants have enthusiastically
embraced the extension concept.
Accordingly, the Department is
proposing the amendment of program
regulations to permit designated
sponsors of the au pair program to
submit requests to the Department for
consideration of program extensions for
six, nine, or 12 month durations for
first-year au pair participants beyond
the maximum duration of participation
allowed under § 62.31(c)(1).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Analysis and Notices
Administrative Procedure Act
The Department is publishing this
rule as a proposed rule, with a 60-day
provision for public comments, in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553.
Regulatory Flexibility Act/Executive
Order 13272: Small Business
These proposed changes to the
regulations are hereby certified as not
expected to have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small
entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601–
612, and Executive Order 13272, section
3(b).
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Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
This rule will not result in the
expenditure by State, local and tribal
governments, in the aggregate, or by the
private sector, of $100 million in any
year and it will not significantly or
uniquely affect small governments.
Therefore, no actions were deemed
necessary under the provisions of the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995.
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Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996
This rule is not a major rule as
defined by 5 U.S.C. 804 for the purposes
of Congressional review of agency
rulemaking under the Small Business
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of
1996 (5 U.S.C. 801–808). This rule will
not result in an annual effect on the
economy of $100 million or more; a
major increase in costs or prices; or
significant adverse effects on
competition, employment, investment,
productivity, innovation, or on the
ability of United States-based
companies to compete with foreignbased companies in domestic and
export markets.
Executive Order 12866
The Department of State does not
consider this rule to be a ‘‘significant
regulatory action’’ under Executive
Order 12866, section 3(f), Regulatory
Planning and Review. In addition, the
Department is exempt from Executive
Order 12866 except to the extent that it
is promulgating regulations in
conjunction with a domestic agency that
are significant regulatory actions. The
Department has nevertheless reviewed
the regulation to ensure its consistency
with the regulatory philosophy and
principles set forth in that Executive
Order.
Executive Order 12988
The Department has reviewed this
regulation in light of sections 3(a) and
3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988 to
eliminate ambiguity, minimize
litigation, establish clear legal
standards, and reduce burden.
Executive Orders 12372 and 13132
This regulation will not have
substantial direct effects on the States,
on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government. Therefore, in
accordance with section 6 of Executive
Order 13132, it is determined that this
rule does not have sufficient federalism
implications to require consultations or
warrant the preparation of a federalism
summary impact statement. The
regulations implementing Executive
Order 12372 regarding
intergovernmental consultation on
Federal programs and activities do not
apply to this regulation.
Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule does not impose any new
reporting or record-keeping
requirements subject to the Paperwork
Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35.
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List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 62
Cultural Exchange Programs.
Accordingly, 22 CFR Part 62 is
proposed to be amended as follows:
PART 62—EXCHANGE VISITOR
PROGRAM
1. The authority citation for Part 62
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J), 1182,
1184, 1258; 22 U.S.C. 1431–1442, 2451–2460;
Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act
of 1998, Public Law 105–277, 112 Stat. 2681
et seq.; Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1977, 3
CFR, 1977 Comp. p.200; E.O.12048 of March
27, 1978; 3 CFR, 1978 Comp. p. 168.
§ 62.31
[Amended]
2. Section 62.31 is amended by
revising paragraph (k) and adding
paragraphs (o) and (p) to read as
follows:
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*
(k) Educational component. Sponsors
shall:
(1) Require that during their initial
period of program participation, all
EduCare au pair participants complete
not less than 12 semester hours (or their
equivalent) of academic credit in formal
educational settings at accredited U.S.
post-secondary institutions and that all
other au pair participants complete not
less than six semester hours (or their
equivalent) of academic credit in formal
educational settings at accredited U.S.
post-secondary institutions. As a
condition of program participation, host
family participants must agree to
facilitate the enrollment and attendance
of au pairs in accredited U.S. post
secondary institutions and to pay the
cost of such academic course work in an
amount not to exceed $1,000 for
EduCare au pair participants and in an
amount not to exceed $500 for all other
au pair participants.
(2) Require that during any extension
of program participation, all
participants (i.e., Au Pair or EduCare)
satisfy an additional educational
requirement, as follows:
(i) For a nine or 12-month extension,
all au pair participants and host families
shall have the same obligation for
coursework and payment therefore as is
required during the initial period of
program participation.
(ii) For a six-month extension,
EduCare au pair participants must
complete not less than six semester
hours (or their equivalent) of academic
credit in formal educational settings at
accredited U.S. post-secondary
institutions. As a condition of
participation, host family participants
must agree to facilitate the enrollment
and attendance of au pairs in accredited
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U.S. post secondary institutions and to
pay the cost of such academic
coursework in an amount not to exceed
$500. All other au pair participants
must complete not less than three
semester hours (or their equivalent) of
academic credit in formal educational
settings at accredited U.S. postsecondary institutions. As a condition of
program participation, host family
participants must agree to facilitate the
enrollment and attendance of au pairs in
accredited U.S. post secondary
institutions and to pay the cost of such
academic coursework in an amount not
to exceed $250.
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*
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*
(o) Extension of Program. The
Department, in its sole discretion, may
approve extensions for au pair
participants beyond the initial 12-month
program. Applications to the
Department for extensions of six, nine
or 12 months, must be received by the
Department not less than 30 calendar
days prior to the expiration of the
exchange visitor’s initial authorized stay
in either the Au Pair or EduCare
program (i.e., 30-calendar days prior to
the program end date listed on the
exchange visitor’s SEVIS record, Form
DS–2019). The request for an extension
beyond the maximum duration of the
initial 12-month program must be
submitted electronically in the
Department of Homeland Security’s
Student and Exchange Visitor
Information System (SEVIS). Supporting
documentation must be submitted to the
Department of State on the sponsor’s
organizational letterhead and contain
the following information:
(1) Au pair’s name, SEVIS
identification number, date of birth, the
length of the extension period being
requested;
(2) Verification that the au pair
completed the educational requirements
of the initial program; and
(3) Payment of the required nonrefundable fee (see 22 CFR 62.90) via
Pay.gov.
(p) Repeat Participation. Exchange
visitors who have participated in the Au
Pair Program shall not be eligible for
repeat participation.
Dated: January 24, 2006.
Stanley S. Colvin,
Director, Office of Exchange Coordination
and Designation, Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs, Department of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade
Bureau
27 CFR Parts 19, 24, 25, 26 and 70
[Notice No. 56]
RIN 1513–AB17
Quarterly Excise Tax Filing for Small
Alcohol Excise Taxpayers (2005R–
441P)
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
Trade Bureau, Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking;
cross-reference to temporary rule.
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For
questions concerning quarterly filing
procedures, contact James S. McCoy,
National Revenue Center, Alcohol and
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (513–
684–2120); for other questions
concerning this document, contact
Marjorie Ruhf, Regulations and Rulings
Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
Trade Bureau (202–927–8202 or
marjorie.ruhf@ttb.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
Background
SUMMARY: Elsewhere in this issue of the
Federal Register, the Alcohol and
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is
issuing a temporary rule implementing
the quarterly excise tax payment
procedure contained in section 5061 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as
amended by section 11127 of the Safe,
Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for
Users. In this notice of proposed
rulemaking, we are soliciting comments
from all interested parties on the
regulatory amendments to implement
this new payment period. The text of
the regulations in the temporary rule
published in the Rules and Regulations
section of this issue of the Federal
Register serves as the text of the
proposed regulations.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before April 3, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments to
any of the following addresses:
• Director, Regulations and
Procedures Division, Alcohol and
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Attn:
Notice No. 56, P.O. Box 14412,
Washington, DC 20044–4412.
• 202–927–8525 (facsimile).
• nprm@ttb.gov (e-mail).
• https://www.ttb.gov/alcohol/rules/
index.htm. An online comment form is
posted with this notice on our Web site.
• https://www.regulations.gov. Federal
e-rulemaking portal; follow instructions
for submitting comments.
You may view copies of any
comments we receive about this notice
by appointment at the TTB Information
Resource Center, 1310 G Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20220. To make an
appointment, call 202–927–2400. You
may also access copies of this notice
and any comments online at https://
www.ttb.gov/alcohol/rules/index.htm.
See the Public Participation section of
this document for specific instructions
and requirements for submitting
comments, and for information on how
to request a public hearing.
In the Rules and Regulations section
of this issue of the Federal Register, we
are publishing a temporary rule setting
forth regulatory amendments to
implement section 11127 of the Safe,
Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for
Users, Public Law 109–59, 119 Stat.
1144 (‘‘the Act’’), signed by President
Bush on August 10, 2005. Section 11127
of the Act amended section 5061(d) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
(IRC), 26 U.S.C. 5061, to allow certain
alcohol excise taxpayers to pay taxes
quarterly rather than semimonthly. The
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade
Bureau (TTB) is responsible for the
administration of the IRC provisions
relating to alcohol excise taxes on
products removed from domestic
production facilities and brought to the
United States from Puerto Rico.
The amendment made by section
11127 of the Act applies to ‘‘any
taxpayer who reasonably expects to be
liable for not more than $50,000 in taxes
* * * for the calendar year and who
was liable for not more than $50,000 in
such taxes in the preceding calendar
year.’’ In such a case the taxpayer must
pay the tax no later than the 14th day
after the last day of the calendar quarter
during which the action giving rise to
the tax (that is, withdrawal, removal,
entry, and bringing in from Puerto Rico)
occurs. The amended statute also
provides that the quarterly tax payment
procedure does not apply to a taxpayer
for any remaining portion of the
calendar year following the date on
which the aggregate amount of tax due
from the taxpayer exceeds $50,000. If at
any point during the year the taxpayer’s
liability exceeds $50,000, any tax that
has not been paid on that date becomes
due on the 14th day after the last day
of the semimonthly period in which that
date falls. Thus, in effect, a taxpayer
whose tax payments exceed the $50,000
limit during the calendar year is
required to revert to the semimonthly
payment procedure for the remainder of
the year.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 62
[Public Notice 5292]
RIN 1400-AC16
Au Pair Exchange Programs
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State (Department) is proposing the
amendment of its existing au pair regulations under the Exchange
Visitor Program (J-1 visa) to permit designated au pair sponsors to
request a one-time extension of six, nine or 12 months beyond an au
pair participant's original 12-month program (the maximum duration of
program participation).
DATES: Comment Dates: The Department will accept comments from the
public up to 60 days from February 2, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by any of the following
methods:
E-mail: jexchanges@state.gov. You must include the RIN in the
subject line of your message.
Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): U.S. Department of
State, Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation, SA-44, 301 4th
Street, SW., Room 734, Washington, DC 20547. Please include RIN.
Fax: 202-203-5087. Please include RIN.
Persons with access to the Internet may also view this notice and
provide comments by going to the
[[Page 5628]]
regulations.gov Web site at: https://www.regulations.gov/index.cfm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stanley S. Colvin, Director, Office of
Exchange Coordination and Designation, U.S. Department of State, SA-44,
301 4th Street, SW., Room 734, Washington, DC 20547; or e-mail at
jexchanges@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In February 2004, the Department of State,
in response to requests from the au pair community, announced a pilot
program in which the Department's designated au pair sponsors could
request that an au pair participant be granted an extension of program
participation beyond the original 12-month maximum duration of program
participation. The Department has completed its review of the Au Pair
Pilot Extension Program and has determined that au pair extensions
enhance the overall success of this program. Both host families and au
pair participants have enthusiastically embraced the extension concept.
Accordingly, the Department is proposing the amendment of program
regulations to permit designated sponsors of the au pair program to
submit requests to the Department for consideration of program
extensions for six, nine, or 12 month durations for first-year au pair
participants beyond the maximum duration of participation allowed under
Sec. 62.31(c)(1).
Regulatory Analysis and Notices
Administrative Procedure Act
The Department is publishing this rule as a proposed rule, with a
60-day provision for public comments, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553.
Regulatory Flexibility Act/Executive Order 13272: Small Business
These proposed changes to the regulations are hereby certified as
not expected to have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, and Executive Order 13272, section
3(b).
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
This rule will not result in the expenditure by State, local and
tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100
million in any year and it will not significantly or uniquely affect
small governments. Therefore, no actions were deemed necessary under
the provisions of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996
This rule is not a major rule as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804 for the
purposes of Congressional review of agency rulemaking under the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (5 U.S.C. 801-
808). This rule will not result in an annual effect on the economy of
$100 million or more; a major increase in costs or prices; or
significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment,
productivity, innovation, or on the ability of United States-based
companies to compete with foreign-based companies in domestic and
export markets.
Executive Order 12866
The Department of State does not consider this rule to be a
``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, section
3(f), Regulatory Planning and Review. In addition, the Department is
exempt from Executive Order 12866 except to the extent that it is
promulgating regulations in conjunction with a domestic agency that are
significant regulatory actions. The Department has nevertheless
reviewed the regulation to ensure its consistency with the regulatory
philosophy and principles set forth in that Executive Order.
Executive Order 12988
The Department has reviewed this regulation in light of sections
3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988 to eliminate ambiguity,
minimize litigation, establish clear legal standards, and reduce
burden.
Executive Orders 12372 and 13132
This regulation will not have substantial direct effects on the
States, on the relationship between the national government and the
States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government. Therefore, in accordance with section 6
of Executive Order 13132, it is determined that this rule does not have
sufficient federalism implications to require consultations or warrant
the preparation of a federalism summary impact statement. The
regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding
intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and activities do
not apply to this regulation.
Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule does not impose any new reporting or record-keeping
requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. Chapter
35.
List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 62
Cultural Exchange Programs.
Accordingly, 22 CFR Part 62 is proposed to be amended as follows:
PART 62--EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM
1. The authority citation for Part 62 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J), 1182, 1184, 1258; 22 U.S.C.
1431-1442, 2451-2460; Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act
of 1998, Public Law 105-277, 112 Stat. 2681 et seq.; Reorganization
Plan No. 2 of 1977, 3 CFR, 1977 Comp. p.200; E.O.12048 of March 27,
1978; 3 CFR, 1978 Comp. p. 168.
Sec. 62.31 [Amended]
2. Section 62.31 is amended by revising paragraph (k) and adding
paragraphs (o) and (p) to read as follows:
* * * * *
(k) Educational component. Sponsors shall:
(1) Require that during their initial period of program
participation, all EduCare au pair participants complete not less than
12 semester hours (or their equivalent) of academic credit in formal
educational settings at accredited U.S. post-secondary institutions and
that all other au pair participants complete not less than six semester
hours (or their equivalent) of academic credit in formal educational
settings at accredited U.S. post-secondary institutions. As a condition
of program participation, host family participants must agree to
facilitate the enrollment and attendance of au pairs in accredited U.S.
post secondary institutions and to pay the cost of such academic course
work in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for EduCare au pair participants
and in an amount not to exceed $500 for all other au pair participants.
(2) Require that during any extension of program participation, all
participants (i.e., Au Pair or EduCare) satisfy an additional
educational requirement, as follows:
(i) For a nine or 12-month extension, all au pair participants and
host families shall have the same obligation for coursework and payment
therefore as is required during the initial period of program
participation.
(ii) For a six-month extension, EduCare au pair participants must
complete not less than six semester hours (or their equivalent) of
academic credit in formal educational settings at accredited U.S. post-
secondary institutions. As a condition of participation, host family
participants must agree to facilitate the enrollment and attendance of
au pairs in accredited
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U.S. post secondary institutions and to pay the cost of such academic
coursework in an amount not to exceed $500. All other au pair
participants must complete not less than three semester hours (or their
equivalent) of academic credit in formal educational settings at
accredited U.S. post-secondary institutions. As a condition of program
participation, host family participants must agree to facilitate the
enrollment and attendance of au pairs in accredited U.S. post secondary
institutions and to pay the cost of such academic coursework in an
amount not to exceed $250.
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(o) Extension of Program. The Department, in its sole discretion,
may approve extensions for au pair participants beyond the initial 12-
month program. Applications to the Department for extensions of six,
nine or 12 months, must be received by the Department not less than 30
calendar days prior to the expiration of the exchange visitor's initial
authorized stay in either the Au Pair or EduCare program (i.e., 30-
calendar days prior to the program end date listed on the exchange
visitor's SEVIS record, Form DS-2019). The request for an extension
beyond the maximum duration of the initial 12-month program must be
submitted electronically in the Department of Homeland Security's
Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Supporting
documentation must be submitted to the Department of State on the
sponsor's organizational letterhead and contain the following
information:
(1) Au pair's name, SEVIS identification number, date of birth, the
length of the extension period being requested;
(2) Verification that the au pair completed the educational
requirements of the initial program; and
(3) Payment of the required non-refundable fee (see 22 CFR 62.90)
via Pay.gov.
(p) Repeat Participation. Exchange visitors who have participated
in the Au Pair Program shall not be eligible for repeat participation.
Dated: January 24, 2006.
Stanley S. Colvin,
Director, Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation, Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. E6-1413 Filed 2-1-06; 8:45 am]
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