Notice of Effective Date for Implementation of Five-Year Professor and Research Scholar Exchange Program, 64330 [E6-18409]

Download as PDF 64330 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 211 / Wednesday, November 1, 2006 / Notices as the cost of an ISDN line or other data connection to the public network. Dated: October 26, 2006. Elizabeth A. Davidson, Reports Clearance Officer, Social Security Administration. [FR Doc. E6–18322 Filed 10–31–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION [Document No. 2006–SSA–0093] The Ticket To Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel Meeting AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA). ACTION: Notice of quarterly meeting. November 15, 2006—9 a.m. to 5 p.m. November 16, 2006—1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. November 17, 2006—8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. ADDRESSES: Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle, NW., Washington, DC 20005. Phone: 202–842–1300. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Type of meeting: On November 15–17, 2006, the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel (the ‘‘Panel’’) will hold a quarterly meeting open to the public. Purpose: In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces a meeting of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel. Section 101(f) of Public Law 106–170 establishes the Panel to advise the President, the Congress, and the Commissioner of SSA on issues related to work incentive programs, planning, and assistance for individuals with disabilities as provided under section 101(f)(2)(A) of the TWWIA. The Panel is also to advise the Commissioner on matters specified in section 101(f)(2)(B) of that Act, including certain issues related to the Ticket to Work and SelfSufficiency Program established under section 101(a) of that Act. Interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. The Panel will use the meeting time to receive briefings and presentations on matters of interest, conduct full Panel deliberations on the implementation of the Act and receive public testimony. The Panel will meet in person commencing on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The quarterly meeting will continue on Thursday, November 16, 2006, from 1:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. and on Friday, sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:36 Oct 31, 2006 Jkt 211001 November 17, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon. Agenda: The full agenda will be posted at least one week before the start of the meeting on the Internet at https:// www.ssa.gov/work/panel/ meeting_information/agendas.html, or can be received, in advance, electronically or by fax upon request. Public testimony will be heard on Thursday, November 16, 2006, from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. Individuals interested in providing testimony in person should contact the Panel staff as outlined below to schedule a time slot. Members of the public must schedule a time slot in order to comment. In the event public comments do not take the entire scheduled time period, the Panel may use that time to deliberate or conduct other Panel business. Each individual providing public comment will be acknowledged by the Chair in the order in which they are scheduled to testify and is limited to a maximum fiveminute, verbal presentation. Full written testimony on the Implementation of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Program, no longer than five (5) pages, may be submitted in person or by mail, fax or e-mail on an ongoing basis to the Panel for consideration. Since seating may be limited, persons interested in providing testimony at the meeting should contact the Panel staff by e-mailing Ms. Tinya White-Taylor, at Tinya.White-Taylor@ssa.gov or by calling (202) 358–6420. Contact Information: Records are kept of all proceedings and will be available for public inspection by appointment at the Panel office. Anyone requiring information regarding the Panel should contact the staff by: • Mail addressed to the Social Security Administration, Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel Staff, 400 Virginia Avenue, SW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20024. • Telephone contact with Tinya White-Taylor at (202) 358–6420. • Fax at (202) 358–6440. • E-mail to TWWIIAPanel@ssa.gov. Dated: October 24, 2006. Chris Silanskis, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. 06–8995 Filed 10–31–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–M PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5601] Notice of Effective Date for Implementation of Five-Year Professor and Research Scholar Exchange Program AGENCY: ACTION: Department of State. Notice. SUMMARY: By final rule adopted May 19, 2005, 70 FR 28815, the Department of State amended its regulations and extended the permitted program duration from three to five years for professor and researcher participants in the Exchange Visitor Program. This rule also established clear eligibility requirements for repeat participation as a professor or researcher in the Exchange Visitor Program following a two-year bar. Implementation of these changes was delayed until the Department of Homeland Security could complete modifications to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) necessary to permit these changes to be reflected in SEVIS. By SEVIS broadcast on October 6th, 2006, The Department of Homeland Security announced its ability to facilitate these changes effective November 4, 2006. Accordingly, as of November 4, 2006, current and future professor and researcher program participants will be eligible for five years of program participation as provided for in the final rule. These participants will also be subject to the eligibility requirements for repeat participation set forth in the final rule. Requirements governing initial eligibility for participation as a professor or researcher are unchanged. The final rule published May 19, 2005 also established a new ‘‘G–7’’ administrative classification for certain program sponsors. The Department will contact directly those sponsors eligible for the classification. No action, inquiry, or request regarding this classification is necessary on the part of existing sponsors. This certification will be published in the Federal Register. Dated: October 25, 2006. Stanley S. Colvin, Director, Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation, Department of State. [FR Doc. E6–18409 Filed 10–31–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM 01NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 211 (Wednesday, November 1, 2006)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E6-18409]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5601]


Notice of Effective Date for Implementation of Five-Year 
Professor and Research Scholar Exchange Program

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: By final rule adopted May 19, 2005, 70 FR 28815, the 
Department of State amended its regulations and extended the permitted 
program duration from three to five years for professor and researcher 
participants in the Exchange Visitor Program. This rule also 
established clear eligibility requirements for repeat participation as 
a professor or researcher in the Exchange Visitor Program following a 
two-year bar. Implementation of these changes was delayed until the 
Department of Homeland Security could complete modifications to the 
Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) necessary to 
permit these changes to be reflected in SEVIS. By SEVIS broadcast on 
October 6th, 2006, The Department of Homeland Security announced its 
ability to facilitate these changes effective November 4, 2006.
    Accordingly, as of November 4, 2006, current and future professor 
and researcher program participants will be eligible for five years of 
program participation as provided for in the final rule. These 
participants will also be subject to the eligibility requirements for 
repeat participation set forth in the final rule. Requirements 
governing initial eligibility for participation as a professor or 
researcher are unchanged.
    The final rule published May 19, 2005 also established a new ``G-
7'' administrative classification for certain program sponsors. The 
Department will contact directly those sponsors eligible for the 
classification. No action, inquiry, or request regarding this 
classification is necessary on the part of existing sponsors. This 
certification will be published in the Federal Register.

    Dated: October 25, 2006.
Stanley S. Colvin,
Director, Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation, Department 
of State.
[FR Doc. E6-18409 Filed 10-31-06; 8:45 am]
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