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DHS/USICE RIN: 1653-AA43 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Amendment of Flight Training Regulations for F and M Nonimmigrants and to Transition J Flight Training Programs of the Department of State to M Flight Programs with the Department of Homeland Security 
Abstract: This regulation will ensure that, in the interest of national security, DHS provides efficient and effective oversight for flight training programs. The eight Department of State (DOS) flight training programs that are validated to enroll J visa exchange visitors will, at DOS request, be incorporated into the DHS Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) flight training certification process no later than June 1, 2010. This regulation will accomplish and facilitate this transition, modify existing M regulations to improve the tracking of flight training students in M classification and promote international flight safety by expanding practical training opportunities for this group. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214    22 CFR 62   
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need: On July 11, 2008, the Department of State published Public Notice 6284, 73 FR 40008, Exchange Visitor Program—Termination of Flight Training Programs. The notice informs the public that the Department of State will cease sponsorship of their existing flight training programs on June 1, 2010. To avoid adverse consequences to these programs, DHS will need to implement this rule no later than December 31, 2009.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: The benefits of the Amendment of Flight Training Regulations for F and M Nonimmigrants and to Transition J Flight Training Programs of the Department of State to M Flight Programs with the Department of Homeland Security are impossible to quantify or monetize using standard economic accounting techniques. The number of alien flight training students and the number of flight training programs and providers is in constant flux. There are immeasurable benefits for both national security and the economy to continued monitoring of flight training programs, improved tracking of alien flight training, and the promotion of international flight safety.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  03/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Louis Farrell
Director, Student and Exchange Visitor Program
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Potomac Center North, 500 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20024-6121
Phone:703 603-3400