DOS Finalizes Official Passport Rule

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 9, 2016 - "The Department of State finalizes its amendment of the passport rules for issuance of an official passport to an official or employee of a state, local, tribal, or territorial government traveling abroad to carry out official duties in support of the U.S. government. DATES: Effective February 9, 2016. ... Accordingly, the interim rule amending 22 CFR part 51 which was published at 80 FR 27857 on May 15, 2015, is adopted as a final rule without change."