Department of Homeland Security September 6, 2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Safety Zone; Susquehanna River, Havre de Grace, MD
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Susquhanna River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters of the Susquehanna River at Havre de Grace, MD, on September 10, 2022, (with alternate date of September 11, 2022) from potential hazards during a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region or a designated representative.
State Enforcement of Inland Navigation Rules
The Coast Guard is issuing this interim rule to remove an incorrect statement about field preemption of State or local regulations regarding inland navigation. The incorrect language was added in a 2014 rulemaking, and the error was recently discovered. By removing the language, this rule clarifies the ability of States to regulate inland navigation as they have historically done. This rule does not require States to take any action.
Safety Zone; Military Ocean Terminal Concord Safety Zone, Suisun Bay, Military Ocean Terminal Concord, CA
The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone in the navigable waters of Suisun Bay, off Concord, CA, in support of explosive on- loading to Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO) from September 5, 2022, through September 8, 2022. This safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential explosion within the explosive arc. The safety zone is open to all persons and vessels for transitory use, but vessel operators desiring to anchor or otherwise loiter within the safety zone must obtain the permission of the Captain of the Port San Francisco or a designated representative. All persons and vessels operating within the safety zone must comply with all directions given to them by the Captain of the Port San Francisco or a designated representative.
Implementation of Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians
On June 27, 2022, President Joseph Biden issued a memorandum to the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) determining that it was in the foreign policy interest of the United States to defer, through June 30, 2024, the removal of certain Liberian nationals, and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Liberia, who are present in the United States and to provide them with employment authorization documentation. The memorandum directed the Secretary to make provision for immediate allowance of employment authorization for such individuals. This Notice provides information about Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain eligible Liberian nationals, and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Liberia, and provides information on how eligible individuals may apply for DED-based Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) with USCIS. Through this notice, DHS is providing employment authorization, including procedures for obtaining related documentation, for covered individuals through June 30, 2024, and automatically extending the validity of DED-based EADs bearing a Category Code of A-11 and a ``Card Expires'' date of March 30, 2020, January 10, 2021, or June 30, 2022, through June 30, 2024. Finally, this Notice provides instructions for DED-eligible Liberians, or individuals without nationality who last habitually resided in Liberia, on how to file for travel authorization.
Regulated Area; San Francisco Bay Navy Fleet Week Parade of Ships and Blue Angels Demonstration, San Francisco, CA
The Coast Guard will enforce the limited access area in the navigable waters of the San Francisco Bay for the San Francisco Bay Navy Fleet Week Parade of Ships and Blue Angels Demonstration from October 7 through October 9, 2022. This action is necessary to ensure the safety of event participants and spectators. During the enforcement period, unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring in the regulated area, unless authorized by the Patrol Commander (PATCOM).
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