22 C.F.R. PART 193—BENEFITS FOR HOSTAGES IN IRAQ, KUWAIT, OR LEBANON
Title 22 - Foreign Relations
Authority: Section 599C, Pub. L. No. 101–513, 104 Stat. 2064, unless otherwise noted.
Source: 55 FR 52838, Dec. 24, 1990, unless otherwise noted.
(a) The Secretary of State shall, upon his or her own initiative or upon application under §193.3, notify the appropriate federal authorities, in classified or unclassified form as he or she determines to be necessary in the best interests of the affected individuals, the names of persons whom he or she determines to be in a hostage status within the meaning of subsection 599C)(d) of Public Law No. 101–513. (b) In the case of Iraq and Kuwait, hostage status may be accorded to United States nationals, or family members of United States nationals, (1) who are or who have been in a hostage status as defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section in Iraq or Kuwait at any time during the period beginning on August 2, 1990 and terminating on the date on which United States economic sanctions are lifted, and (2) who are being or who have been held in custody by governmental or military authorities of such country or who are taking or have taken refuge in the country in fear of being taken into such custody (including residing in any diplomatic mission or consular post in that country.) (c) In the case of Lebanon, hostage status may be accorded to United States nationals, which, for purposes of this paragraph, includes lawful permanent residents of the United States, who have been forcibly detained, held hostage, or interned for any period of time after June 1, 1982, by any government (including the agents thereof) or group in Lebanon for the purpose of coercing the United States or any other government. (d) Determinations of the Secretary regarding questions of eligibility status under 599C of the Act shall be final, but interested persons may request administrative reconsideration on the basis of information which was not considered at the time of the original determination. The criteria for such determinations are those which are prescribed in the Act and in these regulations. (e) Eligibility determinations made under these regulations shall not be deemed to confer federal employment status for any purpose. (f) Eligibility for benefits shall be subject to the availability of funds under subsection 599C(e) of the Act. [55 FR 52838, Dec. 24, 1990, as amended at 57 FR 3283, Jan. 29, 1992] (a) For purposes of eligibility, the term covered family members shall be defined as prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management in accordance with 5 CFR §890.1202. (b) The term United States economic sanctions against Iraq means the exercise of authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by the President with respect to financial transactions with Iraq. (c) The term United States national means any individual who is a citizen of the United States or who, though not a citizen of the United States, owes permanent allegiance to the United States. (d) The term lawful permanent resident means any individual who has been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant in accordance with the immigration laws, such status not having changed. [55 FR 52838, Dec. 24, 1990, as amended at 57 FR 3283, Jan. 29, 1992] (a) Individuals who claim any eligibility under section 599C of the Act may apply for benefits in accordance with the procedures described herein. Family members may submit applications on behalf of persons who are unable to do so by reason of their hostage status. (b) All applications for benefits1 1 Application form may be obtained from the Office of Citizens Consular Services, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520. (c) Applications shall contain all identifying and other data to support the claim, including, where appropriate, copies of relevant documents respecting status, salary, and health and life insurance coverage. (d) All applications shall be mailed to: Kuwait/Iraq/Lebanon Hostage Benefits Program, room 4817, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520–4818. (e) Applications should be filed as quickly as possible, because benefits are available only until the funds allocated under the Act have been spent. When funds have been expended, the Department will publish a notice in the (f) The Department of State may require of applicants such additional verification of hostage status and other pertinent information as it deems necessary. [55 FR 52838, Dec. 24, 1990, as amended at 57 FR 3283, Jan. 29, 1992] (a) No application under this subpart may be denied by the Department except upon the written concurrence of the Assistant Legal Adviser for Consular Affairs. (b) All applications shall be considered, evaluated, and/or prepared by the Federal Benefits Section of the Office of Overseas Citizens Consular Services. All federal agencies or other interested persons should contact the office at the address listed in §193.3(d). (c) The Department of State shall, where possible, notify individuals in writing of their eligibility for benefits under the Act, or ineligibility therefor, within thirty days of the Department's decision. [55 FR 52838, Dec. 24, 1990, as amended at 57 FR 3283, Jan. 29, 1992]
Title 22: Foreign Relations
PART 193—BENEFITS FOR HOSTAGES IN IRAQ, KUWAIT, OR LEBANON
Section Contents
§ 193.1 Determination of hostage status.
§ 193.2 Definitions.
§ 193.3 Applications.
§ 193.4 Consideration and denial of claims: Notification of determinations.
§ 193.1 Determination of hostage status.
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§ 193.2 Definitions.
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§ 193.3 Applications.
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§ 193.4 Consideration and denial of claims: Notification of determinations.
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