[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 162 (Friday, August 21, 1998)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 44777] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-22505] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 51 [Public Notice 2712] Passport Procedures--Amendment to Restriction of Passports Regulation AGENCY: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This rule adopts as final the interim final rule amending the rules concerning passport restrictions published November 25, 1997. This rule added one new ground for denying, revoking or canceling a passport. EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 1997. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon E. Palmer-Royston, Office of Passport Policy and Advisory Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State (202) 955-0231. List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 51 Administrative practice and procedure, Passports and visas. Accordingly, the interim rule amending 22 CFR part 51 which was published at 62 FR 62694 on November 25, 1997, is adopted as a final rule without change. Dated: August 3, 1998. Mary A. Ryan, Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs. [FR Doc. 98-22505 Filed 8-20-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-06-M