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DHS/USCBP RIN: 1651-AB40 Publication ID: Spring 2022 
Title: Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)--Extension of and Increase in Travel Promotion Fee 
Abstract:

This rule amended DHS's Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) DHS regulations to reflect provisions in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 and the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020. The rule extended the travel promotion fee to 2027 and increase the travel promotion fee from $10 to $17. As a result of these changes, the total cost of the ESTA application increased from $14 to $21.

 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 217.5   
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1103    8 U.S.C. 1187   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Rule  05/20/2022  87 FR 30769   
Final Action Effective  05/20/2022 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Macharia Davis
Branch Chief ESTA/EVUS, Admissibility and Passenger Program, Office of Field Operations
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20229
Phone:202 344-2589
Email: macharia.davis@cbp.dhs.gov