PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): December 3, 2002 – The Department of Justice of Federated States of Micronesia is again inviting comments on the re-promulgation of the alien worker moratorium regulations implemented in Public Law No.12-13.
The Department has placed a deadline of December 13, 2002 for the public to submit their concerns. In its entirety, the notice reads:
“PUBLIC NOTICE
Inviting comments on the re-promulgation of the alien worker moratorium regulations implementing Public Law No. 12-13 (Moratorium on Entry of Non-Citizen Workers)
The Department of Justice of the Federated States of Micronesia wishes to advise the public, especially employers who utilize the services of non-citizen workers, that Public Law No. 12-13, which took effect December 13, 2001, placed a moratorium effective March 13, 2002 on the entry of additional non-citizen workers except in occupations and industries for which there are insufficient trained FSM citizens. The law required the President to consult with the Governors to identify the occupations and industries for which there are insufficient trained FSM citizens and promulgate regulations to implement the moratorium by March 13m 2002. The alien worker moratorium regulation is now being updated for re-promulgation by December 13, 2002.
The public is therefore requested to review the alien worker moratorium regulations and submit any written comments before December 13, 2002 to:
Secretary, FSM Department of Justice
P.O. Box PS-105
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM 96941
or by fax (691) 320-2234
The public’s input is solicited.”
The current list of affected occupations is as followed:
Industries:
Airline
Manufacturing
Computer and related activities
Fisheries
Mining
Petroleum Bulk Plant Transportation, Distribution and Storage
Telecommunication
Occupations:
Administration Management
Agricultural Researchers
Agronomist
Air Conditioning Technicians
Aircraft Mechanics
Animal Husbandry Professionals
Anthropologists
Architects
Archivists, Librarians and Information Professionals
Aquaculture Researchers and Professionals
Attorneys
Auto Body Builders
Bakers, Pastry-Cooks and Confectionary Makers
Bank Managers/supervisors
Blacksmiths, Toolmakers and related Trades Workers
Biologists
Business Managers and Supervisors
Business Services Agents and Trade Brokers
Carpenters/Masons
Cable Splicers
Chemists
Comptrollers
Computer Programmers and Technicians
Cooks
Counseling Professionals
Dentists
Draftsmen
Economists
Electricians
Electronics Technicians
Engineers
Environmental Scientists
Finance Managers
Fishing Boat Engineers
Fishing Venture Export Coordinators
Flight Attendants
General Managers
Geologists and Geophysicists
Government Contractors (Individuals/organizations/those in the organization’s employment)
Hairdressers, Barbers, Beauticians
Health Professionals/Medical Technologists
Heavy Equipment Mechanics & Operators
Information Technology Experts
Language Translators and Interpreters
Law Enforcement Instructors
Linemen
Long-line and Purse Seine Fishermen
Marine Biologists
Market Oriented Crop Growers and Producers
Metal, machinery and Related Trades Workers
Meteorologists
Medical doctors
Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Fitters
Nurses
Paralegals
Pilots and co-pilots
Petroleum Bulk Facilities Managers and Technicians
Physical Therapists
Physicists and Astronomers
Photographers and Image and Sound Recording Equipment Operators
