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RIN: 1115-AE26

Publication ID: Spring 1997

Title: Regulations Relating to Temporary Protected Status
Abstract: Regulations published under this RIN implement provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act as established by section 302 of the Immigration Act of 1990, Pub. L. 101-649, which allow for the establishment and implementation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Currently, nationals of four countries (Liberia, Somalia, Rwanda, and Bosnia-Hercegovina) have been accorded TPS Status. Such designations are accomplished by notice published in the Federal Register. ^PPreviously published TPS regulations were cited by RIN 1115-AC30. ^PCurrent regulatory actions: ^PINS No. 1608 provides for exceptions to deadlines for registering for TPS and updates the application process. ^PINS No. 1612 provides for the removal of obsolete TPS language.
Agency: Department of Justice(DOJ)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103 8 CFR 240 8 CFR 299
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103 8 USC 1254a 8 USC 1254a note 8 USC 1362 8 USC 1324a 8 USC 1101 8 USC 1303 8 CFR 2 5 USC 301 5 USC 552 5 USC 552a 8 USC 1201 28 USC 509 31 USC 9701

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
TPS Final Rule (INS No. 1612) Removal of Obsolete Sections Covering TPS for Salvadorans	09/10/1996	61 FR 47667
TPS Final Rule (INS No. 1608) Exceptions to Registration	04/00/1997

Additional Information: The Attorney General may designate other countries for TPS. ^PINS Nos. 1608 and 1612. ^PINS No. 1608 issued as an interim rule on 11/5/93 at 58 FR 58935 ^PCross reference other TPS actions under RIN 1115-AC30.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined	Government Levels Affected: Federal
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
Agency Contact: Ronald S. Chirlin Staff Officer, Office of Examinations Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service Room 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536 Phone:202 514-5014