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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management
Agency
National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP); Assistance to Private Sector
Property Insurers, Availability of
FY2008 and FY2009 Arrangements
Federal Emergency
Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Each year the Federal
Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) is required by the Write-YourOwn (WYO) program Financial
Assistance/Subsidy Arrangement
(Arrangement) to notify the private
insurance companies (Companies) and
to make available to the Companies the
terms for subscription or re-subscription
to the Arrangement. In keeping with
that requirement, this notice provides
the terms to the Companies to subscribe
or re-subscribe to the Arrangement.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Edward L. Connor, FEMA, 500 C Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20472, 202–646–
3429 (phone), 202–646–3445 (facsimile),
or Edward.Connor@dhs.gov (e-mail).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
Write-Your-Own (WYO) program
Financial Assistance/Subsidy
Arrangement (Arrangement),
approximately 90 private sector
property insurers issue flood insurance
policies and adjust flood insurance
claims under their own names based on
an Arrangement with the Federal
Insurance Administration (FIA)
published at 44 CFR part 62, appendix
A. The WYO insurers receive an
expense allowance and remit the
remaining premium to the Federal
Government. The Federal Government
also pays WYO insurers for flood losses
and pays loss adjustment expenses
based on a fee schedule. In addition,
under certain circumstances
reimbursement for litigation costs,
including court costs, attorney fees,
judgments, and settlements, are paid by
FIA based on documentation submitted
by the WYO insurers. The complete
Arrangement is published in 44 CFR
Part 62, appendix A. Each year FEMA
is required to publish in the Federal
Register and make available to the
Companies the terms for subscription or
re-subscription to the Arrangement.
FEMA published a notice at 72 FR
41770, on July 31, 2007, that during
September 2007, FEMA would send a
copy of the offer for the FY2008
Arrangement, together with related
materials and submission instructions,
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to all private insurance companies
participating under the current FY2007
Arrangement.
The FY2007 Arrangement was
extended by FEMA into FY2008
pending publication of an Interim Rule
and the release of new Schedules. The
Interim Rule published April 3, 2008
(73 FR 18182), and the revised
Schedules were finalized June 1, 2008.
The Interim Rule implemented
changes to the Arrangement as follows:
1. Changes made address the WYO
Companies’ cooperation in helping
ensure that agents writing flood
insurance under the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP) avail
themselves of the training opportunities
needed to meet the minimum NFIP
training requirements called for in
section 207 of the Bunning-BereuterBlumenauer Flood Insurance Reform
Act of 2004, Public Law 108–264, 118
Stat. 727 (42 U.S.C. 4011 note).
2. In certain heavy loss years, the
potential exists for the NFIP to exhaust
its authority to borrow funds from the
Treasury to pay claims. In such an
event, there may be a period of time
during which no funds are available in
the Treasury until the Congress takes
action to either increase the program’s
borrowing authority, or appropriate
funds to relieve the debt. The Interim
Rule revised 44 CFR part 62, appendix
A, Article VII, section A. to provide that
in such circumstances, the Federal
Insurance Administrator will suspend
the NFIP’s payment of claims until
funds are again available in the
Treasury, and that the WYO Companies
are not required to pay claims from their
own funds in the event of such a
suspension.
3. FEMA revised 44 CFR part 62,
appendix A, Article III, section C.1. of
the Arrangement which deals with the
Unallocated Loss Adjustment Expense
(ULAE) for which WYO Companies
receive reimbursement under the
Arrangement. The ULAE rate used to be
an expense reimbursement of 3.3
percent of the incurred loss (except that
it did not include ‘‘incurred but not
reported’’). The IR removed the ULAE
compensation percentage from the
Arrangement. Instead, the percentage is
now communicated by FEMA to the
WYO Companies through an ULAE
Schedule.
The only changes to the FY2008
Arrangement were those that were
implemented in the April 3, 2008
Interim Rule. No changes are planned
for the FY2009 Arrangement.
During August 2008, FEMA will send
a copy of the offer for the FY2009
Arrangement, together with related
materials and submission instructions,
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to all private insurance companies
participating under the current FY2008
Arrangement. Any private insurance
company not currently participating in
the WYO Program but wishing to
consider FEMA’s offer for either FY2008
or FY2009 may request a copy by
writing: Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Mitigation
Division, Attn: WYO Program, 500 C
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, or
contact Edward Connor at 202–646–
3445 (Facsimile), or
Edward.Connor@dhs.gov (e-mail).
Dated: August 1, 2008.
Michael Buckley.
Deputy Assistant Administrator, National
Flood Insurance Program, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Department of
Homeland Security.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Form G–28, and Form G–28I,
Emergency Submission to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB);
Comment Request
30-Day Notice of Information
Collection Under Review: Form G–28,
Notice of Entry of Appearance as
Attorney or Accredited Representative,
and Form G–28I, Notice of Entry of
Appearance of Foreign Attorney.
ACTION:
The data collected on Forms G–28
and G–28I is used by the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) to determine
eligibility of the individual to appear as
a representative. Form G–28 is used by
attorneys admitted to practice in the
United States and accredited
representatives of charitable
organizations recognized by the Board
of Immigration Appeals. Form G–28I
will be used by attorneys admitted to
the practice of law in countries other
than the United States, and only with
matters filed in DHS offices outside the
geographical confines of the United
States.
The Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS), has
submitted the following emergency
information collection, utilizing
emergency review procedures, to the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and clearance in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13,
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44 U.S.C. 35). The purpose of this notice
is to allow 30 days for public comments.
Comments are encouraged and will be
accepted for thirty days until September
8, 2008. This process is conducted in
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Written comments and/or suggestions
regarding the item(s) contained in this
notice, especially regarding the
estimated public burden and associated
response time, should be directed to the
Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), and to the Office of Information
and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), USCIS
Desk Officer. Comments may be
submitted to: USCIS, Chief, Regulatory
Management Division, Clearance Office,
111 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3008,
Washington, DC 20529. Comments may
also be submitted to DHS via facsimile
to 202–272–8352 or via e-mail at
rfs.regs@dhs.gov, and to the OMB USCIS
Desk Officer via facsimile at 202–395–
6974 or via e-mail at
oira_submission@omb.eop.gov.
When submitting comments by e-mail
please make sure to add Form G–28 in
the subject box. Written comments and
suggestions from the public and affected
agencies should address one or more of
the following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques, or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submission of
responses.
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Overview of This Information
Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection:
Emergency request for OMB approval.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection:
Notice of Entry of Appearance as
Attorney or Accredited Representative,
and Notice of Entry of Appearance of
Foreign Attorney.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security
sponsoring the collection: Form G–28,
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and Form G–28I. U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services.
(4) Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: Primary: Individuals or
households. The data collected on
Forms G–28 and G–28I are used by DHS
to determine eligibility of the individual
to appear as a representative.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: 2,479,000 responses at 20
minutes (.333) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: 825,507 annual burden
hours.
If you have additional comments,
suggestions, or need a copy of the
proposed information collection
instrument with instructions, or
additional information, please visit the
USCIS Web site at: https://
www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp.
If additional information is required
contact: USCIS, Regulatory Management
Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue,
Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529,
(202) 272–8377.
Dated: August 4, 2008.
Stephen Tarragon,
Management Analyst, Regulatory
Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Department of
Homeland Security.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Customs and Border Protection
[CBP Dec. 08–30]
Container Seals on Maritime Cargo
U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, Homeland Security.
ACTION: General notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This document brings
attention to the existing statutory
requirement by which all maritime
containers in transit to the United States
are required to be sealed with a seal
meeting the ISO/PAS 17712 standard
and specifies the date on which the
requirement shall take effect.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 15, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Leslie Fleming Luczkowski, Cargo and
Conveyance Security, Office of Field
Operations, (202) 344–1927.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
Pursuant to 6 U.S.C. 944, as amended
by Section 1701 of Title XVII
(‘‘Maritime Cargo’’) of the Implementing
Recommendations of the 911
Commission Act of 2007 (911 Act), the
Secretary of Homeland Security is
authorized to establish by regulation
minimum standards and procedures for
securing containers in transit to the
United States. The 911 Act provides that
if the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) does not issue an interim final
rule for establishing such minimum
standards and procedures by April 1,
2008, effective no later than October 15,
2008, all containers in transit to the
United States shall be required to be
sealed with a seal meeting the
International Organization for
Standardization Publicly Available
Specification 17712 (ISO/PAS 17712)
standard for sealing containers. As DHS
has not issued regulations establishing
minimum standards and procedures for
securing such containers at this time,
pursuant to 6 U.S.C. 944, all maritime
containers in transit to the U.S. by
vessel shall be required to be sealed
with a seal meeting the ISO/PAS 17712
standard for sealing containers no later
than October 15, 2008.
As 6 U.S.C. 944 imposes a selfexecuting legal requirement, DHS is not
required to issue regulations for this
requirement to be implemented. This
document does not impose additional
requirements beyond those found in 6
U.S.C. 944. This document simply
serves to bring attention to the existing
statutory requirement that all maritime
containers in transit to the United States
by vessel are required to be sealed with
a seal meeting the ISO/PAS 17712
standard and specifies the date on
which the requirement takes effect.
The ISO/PAS 17712 Standard
Generally, ISO/PAS 17712 requires
that container freight seals meet or
exceed certain standards for strength
and durability so as to prevent
accidental breakage, early deterioration
(due to weather conditions, chemical
action, etc.) or undetectable tampering
under normal usage. ISO/PAS 17712
also requires that each seal be clearly
and legibly marked with a unique
identification number.
Copies of ISO/PAS 17712 may be
purchased from the International
Organization for Standardization, 1, rue
´
de Varembe, CH–1211 Geneva 20,
Switzerland or the American National
Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street,
New York, NY 10036.
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[Notices]
[Pages 46028-46029]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Agency Information Collection Activities: Form G-28, and Form G-
28I, Emergency Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB);
Comment Request
ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form G-
28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited
Representative, and Form G-28I, Notice of Entry of Appearance of
Foreign Attorney.
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The data collected on Forms G-28 and G-28I is used by the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to determine eligibility of the
individual to appear as a representative. Form G-28 is used by
attorneys admitted to practice in the United States and accredited
representatives of charitable organizations recognized by the Board of
Immigration Appeals. Form G-28I will be used by attorneys admitted to
the practice of law in countries other than the United States, and only
with matters filed in DHS offices outside the geographical confines of
the United States.
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS), has submitted the following emergency
information collection, utilizing emergency review procedures, to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13,
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44 U.S.C. 35). The purpose of this notice is to allow 30 days for
public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for
thirty days until September 8, 2008. This process is conducted in
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained
in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and
associated response time, should be directed to the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS), and to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), USCIS Desk
Officer. Comments may be submitted to: USCIS, Chief, Regulatory
Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite
3008, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via
facsimile to 202-272-8352 or via e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov, and to the
OMB USCIS Desk Officer via facsimile at 202-395-6974 or via e-mail at
oira_submission@omb.eop.gov.
When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add Form G-
28 in the subject box. Written comments and suggestions from the public
and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four
points:
(1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of
the collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques,
or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses.
Overview of This Information Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection: Emergency request for OMB
approval.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Notice of Entry of Appearance as
Attorney or Accredited Representative, and Notice of Entry of
Appearance of Foreign Attorney.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form G-28,
and Form G-28I. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. The data
collected on Forms G-28 and G-28I are used by DHS to determine
eligibility of the individual to appear as a representative.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 2,479,000
responses at 20 minutes (.333) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 825,507 annual burden hours.
If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the
proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or
additional information, please visit the USCIS Web site at: https://
www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp.
If additional information is required contact: USCIS, Regulatory
Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3008, Washington,
DC 20529, (202) 272-8377.
Dated: August 4, 2008.
Stephen Tarragon,
Management Analyst, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security.
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