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Secretary of State, amended DHS 

regulations to establish an electronic 

travel authorization process for 

individuals traveling to Guam or the 

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 

Islands (CNMI) under the Guam-CNMI 

Visa Waiver Program (G–CNMI VWP). 

See § 212.1(q)(9) of title 8 of the Code 

of Federal Regulations (8 CFR 

212.1(q)(9)). The IFR also amended DHS 

regulations to establish the CNMI 

Economic Vitality & Security Travel 

Authorization Program (EVS–TAP) that 

also includes an electronic travel 

authorization process for certain 

nationals of the People’s Republic of 

China (PRC) traveling to the CNMI only. 

See 8 CFR 212.1(r). As detailed in the 

IFR, to fully integrate the two automated 

systems in an efficient and cost-effective 

manner, DHS would implement the 

CNMI EVS–TAP after the system for G– 

CNMI VWP automation became fully 

operational. 89 FR at 3303, 3310. The 

IFR explained that when DHS was ready 

to fully implement CNMI EVS–TAP, 

DHS would provide notification in the 

Federal Register, and the CNMI EVS– 

TAP would be implemented 45 days 

after publication as set forth in 8 CFR 

212.1(r)(11). Id. 

Implementation of CNMI EVS–TAP 

Although the IFR was effective on 

September 30, 2024, DHS incorporated 

a 60-day transition period to facilitate 

travelers adjusting to the new collection 

method. See 8 CFR 212.1(q)(9)(i). This 

60-day transition period ended on 

November 29, 2024, and the system for 

G–CNMI VWP automation is fully 

operational. Accordingly, carriers must 

now deny boarding to travelers without 

a visa or without an approved electronic 

travel authorization. See 8 CFR 

212.1(q)(5)(iv). 

DHS is now ready to implement 

CNMI EVS–TAP. Pursuant to 8 CFR 

212.1(r)(11), this document provides 

notification that CBP is implementing 

the requirements of CNMI EVS–TAP set 

forth in 8 CFR 212.1(r) for certain PRC 

nationals as of February 20, 2024. At 

that time, eligible nationals from the 

PRC seeking to travel to the CNMI only 

for a period not to exceed 14 days 

without a visa under the CNMI EVS– 

TAP will be required to obtain an 

electronic travel authorization from CBP 

prior to embarking on such travel. See 

8 CFR 212.1(r). Concurrently, the 

current parole policy for PRC nationals 

seeking to enter the CNMI will be 

discontinued on February 20, 2024. 

Alejandro N. Mayorkas, 

Secretary of Homeland Security. 

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Federal Emergency Management 

Agency 

[Docket ID: FEMA–2024–0010] 

Public Assistance Program and Policy 

Guide, FP 104–009–2 

AGENCY: Federal Emergency 

Management Agency, Department of 

Homeland Security. 

ACTION: Notice of availability. 

SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency 

Management Agency (FEMA) is 

announcing availability of the final 

version of the Public Assistance 

Program and Policy Guide Version 5.0. 

DATES: The policy will apply to 

incidents declared on or after January 6, 

2025. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Robert Pesapane, Director, Public 

Assistance Division, Federal Emergency 

Management Agency, fema-recovery-papolicy@fema.dhs.gov, (202) 646–3834. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 

document announces the availability of 

Version 5.0 of the Public Assistance 

Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG). The 

PAPPG provides a comprehensive and 

streamlined guide for evaluating 

eligibility under the Public Assistance 

(PA) Program. It consolidates relevant 

policies into a single document, while 

also referencing external FEMA policies 

and resources to support stakeholders 

involved in the implementation of each 

step in the recovery process. The release 

of Version 5.0 reflects FEMA’s 

continued commitment to improving 

access to the PA Program, reducing the 

documentation burden on our 

customers, and promoting timely 

recovery efforts. By integrating costeffective hazard mitigation measures, 

Version 5.0 also helps facilitate resilient 

rebuilding in communities affected by 

disasters. 

Version 5.0 is available in docket ID 

FEMA–2024–0010. For access to the 

docket go to https://

www.regulations.gov and search for the 

docket ID. It is also available on FEMA’s 

internet site, located at https://

www.fema.gov/assistance/public. 

Authority: The Robert T. Stafford 

Disaster Relief and Emergency 

Assistance Act, as amended (Stafford 

Act), 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.; 44 CFR part 

206. 

Deanne Criswell, 

Administrator, Federal Emergency 

Management Agency. 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

[Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2024–0033; 

FXIA16710900000–245–FF09A10000] 

Conference of the Parties to the 

Convention on International Trade in 

Endangered Species of Wild Fauna 

and Flora (CITES); Twentieth Regular 

Meeting: Taxa Being Considered for 

Amendments to the CITES Appendices 

and Proposed Resolutions, Decisions, 

and Agenda Items Being Considered; 

Observer Information 

Correction 

In Notice document 2024–30698, 

appearing on pages 105074 through 

105089, in the issue of Thursday, 

December 26, 2024, make the following 

correction: 

On page 105075, in the first column, 

in the DATES section, the text ‘‘January 

16, 2025’’ should read ‘‘January 27, 

2025’’. 

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BILLING CODE 0099–10–D 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Fish and Wildlife Service 

[Docket No. FWS–R7–NWRS–2023–0072; 

FF07R00000–245–FXRS12610700000] 

Notice of Availability; Draft 

Supplemental Environmental Impact 

Statement for a Potential Land 

Exchange Involving Izembek National 

Wildlife Refuge Lands; Extension of 

Public Comment Period 

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, 

Interior. 

ACTION: Notice of availability; extension 

of public comment period. 

SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and 

Wildlife Service (FWS), announce that 

we are extending the public comment 

period for a draft supplemental 

environmental impact statement (draft 

supplemental EIS) to consider the 

effects of a potential land exchange of 

certain lands owned by the King Cove 

Corporation with certain lands owned 

by the U.S. Government and located 

within the Izembek National Wildlife 

Refuge and Izembek Wilderness Area. If 

a land exchange is approved, King Cove 

Corporation would use the acquired 

land for a road corridor for 

noncommercial use. We invite comment 

on the draft supplemental EIS from the 

public and local, State, Tribal, and 

Federal agencies. Comments previously 

submitted need not be resubmitted, as 

they will be fully considered. 

DATES: Submitting Comments: The 

comment period for the draft 


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