CBP Interim Final Rule Creating CNMI Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program

CBP interim final rule (IFR) creating the CNMI Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS–TAP), which will allow prescreened Chinese nationals to travel to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) without a visa under specified conditions. The rule also amends DHS regulations to require individuals intending to travel to Guam or the CNMI under the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program to submit Form I-736 electronically in advance of travel and receive an electronic travel authorization prior to embarking on a carrier for travel to Guam or the CNMI. The IFR is effective 9/30/24. Comments are due 3/18/24. (89 FR 3299, 1/18/24)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

8 CFR Parts 212, 214, and 233

[Docket No. USCBP–2023–0020; CBP Dec. 23–07]

RIN 1651–AB37

Guam-Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Visa Waiver Program Automation and Electronic Travel Authorization; Creation of CNMI Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS–TAP)

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS.

ACTION: Interim final rule; request for comments.