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enter the United States, as defined in § 53.1. The fee for granting an exception under this subsection is $25.

(Proclamation 3004 dated January 17, 1953, 18 F.R. 489, 3 CFR, 1949-1953 Comp.) [22 F.R. 10836, Dec. 27, 1957, as amended, 23 F.R. 8699, Nov. 7, 1958; Dept. Reg. 108.456, 26 F.R. 482, Jan. 19, 1961; Dept. Reg. 108.460, 26 F.R. 1242, Feb. 14, 1961]

§ 53.4 Persons considered as bearing passports.

Every citizen of the United States, or person who owes allegiance to the United States, who is included in a valid passport issued by or under authority of the Secretary of State shall for the purpose of the rules and regulations in this part be considered as bearing a separate valid passport if such passport is presented to the appropriate official at the time he departs from or enters into or attempts to depart from or enter into any territory of the United States as defined in § 53.1.

§ 53.5

Prevention of departure from or entry into the United States.

(a) Nothing in this part shall be construed as prohibiting the Secretary of State or his representative at a port in the United States from preventing the departure from or entry into the United States, as defined in § 53.1, of a citizen of the United States or a person who owes allegiance to the United States, unless he bears a passport, card of identification, or other document of identity issued by or under authority of the Secretary of State, notwithstanding the fact he may be destined for or arriving from a place outside any such territory of the United States for which a valid passport is not required under the regulations in this part.

(b) Nor shall anything in the regulations in this part be construed as prohibiting the Secretary of State or his representative at a port in the United States from preventing temporarily the departure from or entry into the United

States, as defined in § 53.1, of a citizen of the United States or a person who owes allegiance to the United States, notwithstanding the fact that such person may bear a valid passport, card of identification, or other document of identity issued by or under authority of the Secretary of State or be destined for or arriving from a place outside any such territory of the United States for which a valid passport is not required under the regulations in this part.

§ 53.6 Attempt of a citizen or national to enter without a valid passport.

If any person who alleges that he is a citizen of the United States or a person who owes allegiance to the United States attempts to enter the United States contrary to the provisions of the regulations in this part, the appropriate officer of the United States at the port at which the attempt is made to enter the United States, if satisfied that such person is a citizen of the United States or a person who owes allegiance to the United States, shall detain such person and immediately report the facts in the case to the Secretary of State and await his instructions.

§ 53.7 Optional use of a valid passport.

Nothing in this part shall be construed to prevent the use of a valid passport by any citizen of the United States, or a person who owes allegiance to the United States, in a case in which a passport is not required by this part. § 53.8 Discretional exercise of authority in passport matters.

Nothing in this part shall be construed to prevent the Secretary of State from exercising the discretion resting in him to refuse to issue a passport, to restrict its use to certain countries, to withdraw or cancel a passport already issued, or to withdraw a passport for the purpose of restricting its validity or use in certain countries.

[Dept. Reg. 108.360, 23 F.R. 2244, Apr. 5, 1958]

SUBCHAPTER G-INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE 1

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For the purpose of this part the following terms shall have the meaning here given:

(a) International educational and cultural exchange program of the Department of State. A program to promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and those of other countries and to strengthen cooperative international relations in connection with which payments are made direct by the Department of State, as well as similar programs carried out by other Government departments and agencies and by private organizations with funds appropriated or allocated to the Department of State when the regulations in this part apply under the provisions of § 61.2 (a) and (b).

1 Dept. Reg. 108.523, 30 F.R. 10229, Aug. 18, 1965.

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(b) Program and Department. convenience, the international educational and cultural exchange program of the Department of State will hereinafter be referred to as the "program," and the Department of State will hereinafter be referred to as the "Department."

(c) Participant. Any person taking part in the program for purposes listed in §§ 61.3 through 61.8, including both citizens of the United States and citizens and nationals of the other countries with which the program is conducted.

(d) Transportation. All necessary travel on railways, airplanes, steamships, busses, streetcars, taxicabs, and other usual means of conveyance.

(e) Excess baggage. Baggage in excess of the weight or size carried free by public carriers on first-class service.

(f) Per diem allowance. Per diem in lieu of subsistence includes all charges for meals and lodging; fees and tips; telegrams and telephone calls reserving hotel accommodations; laundry, cleaning and pressing of clothing; transportation between places of lodging or business and places where meals are taken.

[22 F.R. 10836, Dec. 27, 1957, as amended by Dept. Reg. 108.523, 30 F.R. 10229, Aug. 18, 1965]

§ 61.2 Applicability of this part under special circumstances.

(a) Funds administered by another department or agency. The regulations in this part shall apply to payments made to or on behalf of participants from funds appropriated or allocated to the Department and transferred by the Department to some other department, agency or independent establishment of the Government unless the terms of the transfer provide that such regulations shall not apply in whole or in part or with such modifications as may be prescribed in each case to meet the exigencies of the particular situation.

(b) Funds administered by private organizations. The regulations in this part shall apply to payments made to or on behalf of participants from funds appropriated or allocated to the Department and administered by an institution,

facility, or organization in accordance with the terms of a contract or grant made by the Department with or to such private organizations, unless the terms of such contract or grant provide that the regulations in this part are not to be considered applicable or that they are to be applied with such modifications as may be prescribed in each case to meet the exigencies of the particular situation.

(c) Appropriations or allocations. The regulations in this part shall apply to payments made by the Department with respect to appropriations or allocations which are or may hereafter be made available to the Department for the program so far as the regulations in this part are not inconsistent therewith. § 61.3 Grants to foreign participants to observe, consult, or demonstrate special skills.

A citizen or national of a foreign country who has been awarded a grant to observe, consult with colleagues, demonstrate special skills, or engage in specialized programs, may be entitled to any or all of the following benefits when authorized by the Department:

(a) Transportation. Accommodations, as authorized, on steamship, airplane, railway, or other means of conveyance. For travel in a privately owned vehicle, reimbursement will be in accordance with the provisions of the Standardized Government Travel Regulations.

(b) Excess baggage. Excess baggage as deemed necessary by the Department.

(c) Per diem allowances. Per diem allowance not to exceed $20 in lieu of subsistence expenses while participating in the program in the United States, its territories or possessions and while traveling within or between the United States, its territories or possessions: Provided, however, That, in accordance with standards and procedures prescribed from time to time by the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, a per diem allowance of not to exceed $35 may be established in the case of participants whose status and position require special treatment: And provided further, That the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs may in the case of any particular participant authorize a per diem allowance in excess of $35. The participant shall be considered as remaining in a travel status during the

entire period covered by his grant unless otherwise designated.

(d) Allowance. An allowance of not to exceed $70 in lieu of per diem while traveling to and from the United States. (e) Tuition and related expenses. Tuition and related expenses in connection with attendance at seminars and workshops, professional meetings, or other events in keeping with the purpose of the grant.

(f) Books and educational materials allowance. A reasonable allowance for books and educational materials.

(g) Advance of funds. Advance of funds including per diem.

[22 F.R. 10836, Dec. 27, 1957, as amended by Dept. Reg. 108.468, 26 F.R. 3103, Apr. 12, 1961; Dept. Reg. 108.523, 30 F.R. 10230, Aug. 18, 1965; Dept. Reg. 109.524, 30 F.R. 12639, Oct. 2, 1965]

§ 61.4

Grants to foreign participants to lecture, teach, and engage in research.

A citizen or national of a foreign country who has been awarded a grant to lecture, teach, and engage in research may be entitled to any or all of the following benefits when authorized by the Department:

(a) Transportation. Accommodations, as authorized, on steamship, airplane, railway, or other means of conveyance. For travel in a privately owned vehicle, reimbursement will be in accordance with the provisions of the Standardized Government Travel Regulations. Upon determination by the Department that difficulties experienced in obtaining the services of well qualified grantees from certain countries warrants it, provision may be made for payment for the travel of one dependent member of the grantee's immediate family.

(b) Excess baggage. Excess baggage as deemed necessary by the Department. (c) Per diem allowance. Per diem allowance not to exceed $18 in lieu of subsistence expenses while participating in the program in the United States, its territories or possessions and while travelling within or between the United States, its territories and possessions.

(d) Allowance. An allowance of not to exceed $50 in lieu of per diem while traveling to and from the United States.

(e) Tuition and related expenses. Tuition and related expenses in connection with attendance at educational institutions, seminars and workshops, pro

fessional meetings, or other events in keeping with the purpose of the grant.

(f) Books and educational materials allowance. A reasonable allowance for books and educational materials.

(g) Advance of funds. Advance of funds including per diem.

[22 F.R. 10836, Dec. 27, 1957, as amended by Dept. Reg. 108.434, 25 F.R. 4743, May 28, 1960; 29 F.R. 13102, Sept. 19, 1964; Dept. Reg. 108.523, 30 F.R. 10230, Aug. 18, 1965] § 61.5

Grants to foreign participants to study.

A citizen or national of a foreign country who has been awarded a grant to study may be entitled to any or all of the following benefits when authorized by the Department:

(a) Transportation. Accommodations, as authorized, on steamship, airplane, railway, or other means of conveyance.

(b) Excess baggage. Excess baggage as deemed necessary by the Department. (c) Per diem allowance. (1) Per diem allowance not to exceed $12 in lieu of subsistence expenses while traveling (i) from point of entry in the United States, its territories or possessions, to orientation centers and while in attendance at such centers, for purposes of orientation, not to exceed 30 days, (ii) to educational institutions of affiliation, and (iii) to point of departure; and while participating in authorized field trips or conferences.

(d) Allowance. An allowance of not to execed $35 in lieu of per diem while traveling to and from the United States. (e) Tuition. Tuition and related fees for approved courses of study.

(f) Books and educational materials allowance. A reasonable allowance for books and educational materials.

(g) Tutoring assistance. Special tutoring assistance in connection with approved courses of study.

(h) Advance of funds. Advance of funds including per diem.

[22 F.R. 10836, Dec. 27, 1957, as amended by Dept. Reg. 108.518, 30 F.R. 3265, Mar. 10, 1965; Dept. Reg. 108.523, 30 F.R. 10230, Aug. 18, 1965]

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and miscellaneous expenses in the United States and abroad, including baggage charges, and per diem in lieu of subsistence at the maximum rates allowable while in a travel status in accordance with the provisions of the Standardized Government Travel Regulations and the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended. The participant shall be considered as remaining in a travel status during the entire period covered by his assignment unless otherwise designated.

(b) Advance of funds. Advances of per diem as provided in the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended.

(c) Compensation. Compensation in accordance with Civil Service rules; or in accordance with the grade in which the position occupied may be administratively classified; or Foreign Service Act, as amended.

(d) Allowances for cost of living and living quarters. Allowances for living quarters, heat, fuel, light, and to compensate for the increased cost of living in accordance with the Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas), when not in a travel status as provided in paragraph (a) of this section.

(e) Books and educational materials allowance. A reasonable allowance for books and educational materials. Such books and materials, unless otherwise specified, shall be selected by the employee and purchased and shipped by the Department or its agent. At the conclusion of the assignment, the books and educational materials shall be transferred to and become the property of an appropriate local institution or be otherwise disposed of as directed by the Department.

(f) Families and effects. Cost of transportation of immediate family and household goods and effects when going to and returning from posts of assignment in foreign countries in accordance with the provisions of the Foreign Service Regulations of the United States of America.

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in the United States and abroad,' including baggage charges.

(b) Subsistence and miscellaneous travel expenses. Per diem, in lieu of subsistence while in a travel status, at the maximum rates allowable in accordance with the provisions of the Standardized Government Travel Regulations and the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended, unless otherwise specified, and miscellaneous travel expenses, in the United States and abroad. Alternatively, a travel allowance may be authorized to cover subsistence and miscellaneous travel expenses. The participant shall be considered as remaining in a travel status during the entire period covered by his grant unless otherwise designated.

(c) Orientation and debriefing within the United States. For the purpose of orientation and debriefing within the United States, compensation, travel, and per diem at the maximum rates allowable in accordance with the provisions of the Standardized Government Travel Regulations and the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended, unless otherwise specified. Alternatively, a travel allowance may be authorized to cover subsistence and miscellaneous travel expenses.

(d) Advance of funds. Advance of funds, including allowance for books and educational materials and per diem, or alternatively, the allowance to cover subsistence and miscellaneous travel expenses:

(e) Compensation. Compensation at a rate to be specified in each grant.

(f) Allowances. Appropriate allowances as determined by the Department. (g) Books and educational materials allowance. Where appropriate, an allowance for books and educational materials. Such books and materials, unless otherwise specified, shall be selected by the grantee and purchased and shipped

either by the grantee, or the Department or its agent. At the conclusion of the grant, the books and materials shall be transferred to and become the property of an appropriate local institution or be otherwise disposed of as directed by the Department.

[Dept. Reg. 108.498, 28 F.R. 9527, Aug. 30, 1963, as amended at 30 F.R. 10230, Aug. 18, 1965]

§ 61.8

Grants to United States participants to study.

A citizen of the United States who has been awarded a grant to study may be entitled to any or all of the following benefits when authorized by the Department.

(a) Transportation. Transportation and miscellaneous expenses in the United States and abroad, including baggage charges, and per diem in lieu of subsistence while in a travel status. Per diem at the maximum rates allowable in accordance with the provisions of the Standardized Government Travel Regulations and the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended, unless otherwise specified. Travel status shall terminate upon arrival at the place of study designated in the grant and shall recommence upon departure from that place to return home.

(b) Orientation and debriefing within the United States. For the purpose of orientation and debriefing within the United States travel and per diem at the maximum rates allowable in accordance with the provisions of the Standardized Government Travel Regulations and the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended, unless otherwise specified.

(c) Advance of funds. Advance of funds including per diem.

(d) Maintenance allowance. A maintenance allowance at a rate to be specified in each grant.

(e) Tuition. Tuition and related fees for approved courses of study.

(f) Books and educational materials allowance. A reasonable allowance for books and educational materials.

(g) Tutoring assistance. Special tutoring assistance in connection with approved courses of study.

§ 61.9 General provisions.

The following provisions shall apply to the foregoing regulations:

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