; 22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.), except through the formal rulemaking process pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act ( 5 U.S.C. 551 et seq.) and notwithstanding the exceptions to such rulemaking process in such Act: Provided , That funds made available for such purpose shall only be made available after consultation with, and subject to the regular notification procedures of, the Committees on Appropriations, regarding how any proposed modification would affect the public diplomacy goals of, and the estimated economic impact on, the United States: Provided further , That such consultation shall take place not later than 30 days prior to the publication in the Federal Register of any regulatory action modifying the Exchange Visitor Program. (7) International fairs and expositions Notwithstanding section 204 of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 ( 22 U.S.C. 2452b ), funds appropriated by this Act under the heading Diplomatic Programs for this fiscal year may be made available for United States participation in international fairs and expositions abroad, including for construction and operation of United States pavilions or other major exhibits, subject to prior consultation with, and the regular notification procedures of, the Committees on Appropriations: Provided , That any such funds shall be made available on a cost matching basis from sources other than the United States Government, to the maximum extent practicable: Provided further , That funds made available pursuant to this paragraph may not be used to reimburse any participation in international fairs and expositions abroad that took place prior to the date of enactment of this Act: Provided further , That the Office of Inspector General, Department of State, shall conduct a financial and performance audit and issue a report on the use of such authority. (8) World tourism organization Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President is authorized to accept the statutes of,