Identification of Foreign Countries Whose Nationals Are Eligible To Participate in the H-2A Visa Program, 77043 [E8-29785]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 244 / Thursday, December 18, 2008 / Notices Dated: December 11, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8–30010 Filed 12–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Identification of Foreign Countries Whose Nationals Are Eligible To Participate in the H–2A Visa Program Office of the Secretary, DHS. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: On December 18, 2008, DHS published in the Federal Register a final rule ‘‘Changes to Requirements Affecting H–2A Nonimmigrants,’’ which provides that the Secretary of Homeland Security will publish a list of designated countries whose nationals can be the beneficiaries of an approved H–2A petition and are eligible for H–2A visas. This initial list will be composed of countries that are important for the operation of the H–2A program and are cooperative in the repatriation of their citizens, subjects, nationals or residents who are subject to a final order of removal from the United States. Publication of such notice is made by the Secretary of Homeland Security, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State. Under the final rule, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will only approve petitions for H–2A nonimmigrant status for nationals of countries designated by means of this list or by means of the special procedure allowing petitioners to request approval for particular beneficiaries if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that it is in the U.S. interest. Pursuant to the final rule, this notice designates those countries the Secretary of Homeland Security, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, has found to be eligible to participate in the H–2A program. DATES: This notice is effective January 17, 2009, and shall be without effect at the end of one year after January 17, 2009. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Designation of Countries Whose Nationals Are Eligible To Participate in the H–2A Visa Program Pursuant to the authority provided to the Secretary of Homeland Security under sections 241, 214(a)(1), and 215(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1231, 1184(a)(1), and 1185(a)(1)), I have VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:51 Dec 17, 2008 Jkt 217001 designated, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, that nationals from the following countries are eligible to participate in the H–2A visa program: Argentina; Australia; Belize; Brazil; Bulgaria; Canada; Chile; Costa Rica; Dominican Republic; El Salvador; Guatemala; Honduras; Indonesia; Israel; Jamaica; Japan; Mexico; Moldova; New Zealand; Peru; Philippines; Poland; Romania; South Africa; South Korea; Turkey; Ukraine; United Kingdom. This notice does not affect the status of aliens who currently hold H–2A nonimmigrant status. Nothing in this notice limits the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security or his or her designee or any other federal agency to invoke against any foreign country or its nationals any other remedy, penalty or enforcement action available by law. Paul A. Schneider, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–29785 Filed 12–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG–2006–24163] National Environmental Policy Act; Draft Environmental Impact Statement on U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area Operations Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of availability; request for public comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard, with the National Marine Sanctuary Program West Coast Region as a cooperating agency, announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) to implement enhanced environmental protection measures to the Coast Guard’s operations in the areas of responsibility for Coast Guard Districts 11 (California) and 13 (Oregon and Washington) for public review and comment. The DEIS analyzes the environmental impacts of routine Coast Guard vessel and air operations when engaged in the following missions and activities: Law enforcement, national security, search and rescue, aids to navigation, and oil pollution and vessel grounding response. This analysis does not include live fire exercises. Comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties to ensure that the full range and significance of issues related to this proposed action are PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 77043 identified. The Coast Guard has established a Web site at the address below to provide the public with additional information. https:// pacareaeis.uscg.e2m-inc.com. DATES: Comments and related materials must reach the Docket Management Facility on or before February 17, 2009. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard Docket Number USCG–2006–24163 to the Docket Management Facility at the U.S. Department of Transportation. To avoid duplication, please use only one of the following methods: (1) Online: https:// www.regulations.gov. (2) By mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. (3) Fax: 202–493–2251. (4) Delivery: Room W12–140 on the Ground Floor of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202–366–9329. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, the proposed project, or the associated draft Environmental Impact Statement, contact LT Jeff Bray, Coast Guard Commandant, CG–0942, JEFF.R.BRAY@USCG.MIL or telephone 202–372–3752. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Participation and Request for Comments We encourage you to submit comments and related material on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). Publication of this notice begins the official 45-day public comment period that will help refine the alternatives being considered. The Coast Guard provides this notice to advise the public and other agencies of the Coast Guard’s intentions, to obtain suggestions and information on the issues and alternatives included in the DEIS, and to request comments from those parties that may be interested or affected by these proposed alternatives. All comments received will be posted, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, docket number USCG–2006–24163, and will include any personal information you have provided. E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 244 (Thursday, December 18, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 77043]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-29785]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


Identification of Foreign Countries Whose Nationals Are Eligible 
To Participate in the H-2A Visa Program

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: On December 18, 2008, DHS published in the Federal Register a 
final rule ``Changes to Requirements Affecting H-2A Nonimmigrants,'' 
which provides that the Secretary of Homeland Security will publish a 
list of designated countries whose nationals can be the beneficiaries 
of an approved H-2A petition and are eligible for H-2A visas. This 
initial list will be composed of countries that are important for the 
operation of the H-2A program and are cooperative in the repatriation 
of their citizens, subjects, nationals or residents who are subject to 
a final order of removal from the United States. Publication of such 
notice is made by the Secretary of Homeland Security, with the 
concurrence of the Secretary of State. Under the final rule, the 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will only approve petitions for 
H-2A nonimmigrant status for nationals of countries designated by means 
of this list or by means of the special procedure allowing petitioners 
to request approval for particular beneficiaries if the Secretary of 
Homeland Security determines that it is in the U.S. interest. Pursuant 
to the final rule, this notice designates those countries the Secretary 
of Homeland Security, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, 
has found to be eligible to participate in the H-2A program.

DATES: This notice is effective January 17, 2009, and shall be without 
effect at the end of one year after January 17, 2009.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Designation of Countries Whose Nationals Are Eligible To Participate in 
the H-2A Visa Program

    Pursuant to the authority provided to the Secretary of Homeland 
Security under sections 241, 214(a)(1), and 215(a)(1) of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1231, 1184(a)(1), and 
1185(a)(1)), I have designated, with the concurrence of the Secretary 
of State, that nationals from the following countries are eligible to 
participate in the H-2A visa program: Argentina; Australia; Belize; 
Brazil; Bulgaria; Canada; Chile; Costa Rica; Dominican Republic; El 
Salvador; Guatemala; Honduras; Indonesia; Israel; Jamaica; Japan; 
Mexico; Moldova; New Zealand; Peru; Philippines; Poland; Romania; South 
Africa; South Korea; Turkey; Ukraine; United Kingdom.
    This notice does not affect the status of aliens who currently hold 
H-2A nonimmigrant status.
    Nothing in this notice limits the authority of the Secretary of 
Homeland Security or his or her designee or any other federal agency to 
invoke against any foreign country or its nationals any other remedy, 
penalty or enforcement action available by law.

Paul A. Schneider,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-29785 Filed 12-17-08; 8:45 am]
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