ORGANIZATION

Pt. 5 PART 5—ORGANIZATION Sec. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Central and field organization, established places at which, the officers from whom, and the methods whereby the public may secure information, make submittals, or request, or obtain decisions; and statements of the general course and method by which its functions are channeled and determined. 5.3 Rules of procedure, description of forms available or the places at which forms may be obtained, and instructions as to the scope and content of all papers, reports, or examinations. 5.4 Substantive rules of general applicability adopted as authorized by law, and statements of general policy or interpretation of general applicability formulated and adopted by the agency. Authority:

Sec. 4, 63 Stat. 111, as amended, sec. 501, 65 Stat. 290; 22 U.S.C. 2658, 31 U.S.C. 483a, 5 U.S.C. 552, E.O. 10501; 18 FR 7049; 3 CFR, 1949-1953 Comp., page 979.

Source:

33 FR 7078, May 11, 1968, unless otherwise noted.

§ 5.1 Introduction.

The sections in this part 5 are issued pursuant to section 3 of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, effective July 4, 1967.

§ 5.2 Central and field organization, established places at which, the officers from whom, and the methods whereby the public may secure information, make submittals, or request, or obtain decisions; and statements of the general course and method by which its functions are channeled and determined.

(a) The following statements of the central and field organization of the Department of State and its Foreign Service posts are hereby prescribed:

(1) The central organization of the Department of State was issued as Public Notice No. 267, 32 FR 8923, June 22, 1967.

(2) The foreign field organization of the Department of State was issued as Public Notice No. 254, 32 FR 3712, March 3, 1967.

(3) The domestic field organization of the Department of State was issued as Public Notice No. 268, 32 FR 8925, June 22, 1967.

(b) As used in the following sections, the term “Department of State” includes all offices within the Department in Washington, its domestic field offices in the United States, all Foreign Service posts throughout the world, and U.S. missions to international organizations unless otherwise specified.

(c) Any person desiring information concerning a matter handled by the Department of State, or any person desiring to make a submittal or request in connection with such a matter, should communicate either orally or in writing with the appropriate office. If the office receiving the communication does not have jurisdiction to handle the matter, the communication, if written, will be forwarded to the proper office, or, if oral, the person will be advised how to proceed. When the submittal or request consists of a formal application for one of the documents, privileges, or other benefits provided for in the laws administered by the Department of State, or in the regulations implementing these laws, the instructions on the form as to preparation and place of submission should be followed. In such cases, the provisions of this part referring to the particular regulation concerned should be consulted.

§ 5.3 Rules of procedure, description of forms available or the places at which forms may be obtained, and instructions as to the scope and content of all papers, reports, or examinations.

Rules of procedure regarding the following listed matters may be consulted under the corresponding regulations referenced in § 5.4, or obtained upon application to the offices listed below. Forms pertaining to the following listed matters, and instructions relating thereto may also be obtained at the offices indicated below:

Subject matter Office Address Appointment of Foreign Service Officers Board of Examiners for the Foreign Service Department of State, Room 7314, 1800 N. Kent St., Arlington, Va. 22209. Authentication and other services Document and Reference Division Department of State, Room 2815, 22d and D Sts. NW., Washington, DC 20520. Claims and stolen property Legal Adviser Department of State, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20520. International educational and cultural exchange program Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Department of State, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20520. International traffic in arms Office of Munitions Control Department of State, Room 800, 1700 N. Lynn St., Arlington, Va. 22209. Nationality and passports Passport Office Department of State, Room 362, 1425 K St., NW., Washington, DC 20524. Protection and welfare of U.S. citizens, shipping and seamen, and other consular services abroad Office of Special Consular Services Department of State, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20520. Visa issuance Visa Office Department of State, Annex 2, 515 22d Street NW., Washington, DC 20520.

§ 5.4 Substantive rules of general applicability adopted as authorized by law, and statements of general policy or interpretation of general applicability formulated and adopted by the agency.

(a) The regulations of the Department of State required to be published under the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act are found in the Code of Federal Regulations and the Federal Register. Any person desiring information with respect to a particular procedure should examine the pertinent regulation cited hereafter.

(b) The following are citations to regulations within the scope of this section.

(1) Acceptance of Gifts and Decorations from Foreign Governments. 22 CFR part 3 et seq.

(2) Employee Responsibility and Conduct. 22 CFR part 10 et seq.

(3) Appointment of Foreign Service Officers. 22 CFR part 11 et seq.

(4) Fees for Services in the United States, fees and Charges, Foreign service. 22 CFR part 21 et seq.; 22 CFR part 22 et seq.

(5) Claims and Stolen Property. 22 CFR part 31 et seq.

(6) Issuance of Visas. 22 CFR parts 41-42 et seq.

(7) Nationality and Passports. 22 CFR part 50 et seq.

(8) International Educational and Cultural Exchanges. 22 CFR part 61 et seq.

(9) Protection and Welfare of Americans Abroad. 22 CFR part 71 et seq.

(10) Shipping and Seamen Abroad. 22 CFR part 81 et seq.

(11) Other Consular Services Abroad. 22 CFR part 91 et seq.

(12) Economic, Commercial and Civil Air Functions Abroad. 22 CFR part 101 et seq.

(13) International Traffic in Arms. 22 CFR part 121 et seq.

(14) Certificates of Authentication. 22 CFR part 131 et seq.

(15) Civil Rights. 22 CFR part 141 et seq.

(16) Department of State Procurement. 41 CFR part 6-1 et seq.