Extension of the Re-registration Period for Haiti Temporary Protected Status, 76503-76504 [2012-31032]

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City Hall, 202 West Main Street, Elma, WA 98541. City Hall, 609 8th Street, Hoquiam, WA 98550. City Hall, 100 South 3rd Street, McCleary, WA 98557. City Hall, 112 North Main Street, Montesano, WA 98563. City Hall, 204 East Main Street, Oakville, WA 98568. Planning and Permits Building, 710 Point Brown Avenue Southeast, Ocean Shores, WA 98569. City Hall, 740 North Montesano Street, Westport, WA 98595. Grays Harbor County Division of Emergency Management, 310 West Spruce Street, Suite 212, Montesano, WA 98563. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ‘‘Flood Insurance.’’) ACTION: James A. Walke, Acting Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. SUMMARY: On October 1, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) extended the designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months by notice in the Federal Register. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established a 60-day reregistration period from October 1, 2012 through November 30, 2012. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy on many TPS beneficiaries’ ability to timely file for reregistration, DHS is extending the reregistration period through January 29, 2013 through this Notice. DATES: DHS extended Haiti TPS on October 1, 2012. The re-registration period that was to expire on November 30, 2012, will be extended with a new filing deadline of January 29, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: • For further information on TPS, including guidance on the application process and additional information on eligibility, please visit the USCIS TPS [FR Doc. 2012–31305 Filed 12–27–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–12–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [CIS No. 2530–12; DHS Docket No. USCIS– 2012–0009] tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RIN 1615–ZB14 Extension of the Re-registration Period for Haiti Temporary Protected Status U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:15 Dec 27, 2012 Jkt 229001 Notice; Extension of Reregistration Period. PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Web page at https://www.uscis.gov/tps. You can find specific information about the extension of Haiti for TPS and the extension of the re-registration period by selecting ‘‘TPS Designated Country: Haiti’’ from the menu on the left of the TPS Web page. On the Haiti TPS Web page, there is a link to the Federal Register notice at 77 FR 59943 (October 1, 2012) that provides detailed information and procedures to reregister for Haiti TPS. • You can also contact the TPS Operations Program Manager at the Family and Status Branch, Service Center Operations Directorate, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, Mail Stop 2060, Washington, DC 20529– 2060; or by phone at (202) 272–1533 (this is not a toll-free number). Note: The phone number provided here is solely for questions regarding this TPS notice. It is not for individual case status updates. • Applicants seeking information about the status of their individual cases can check Case Status Online, available E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1 76504 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 249 / Friday, December 28, 2012 / Notices at the USCIS Web site at https:// www.uscis.gov, or call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 800–375–5283 (TTY 800–767–1833). Service is available in English and Spanish only. • Further information will also be available at local USCIS offices upon publication of this Notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: When did the Secretary extend the TPS designation for Haiti? On October 1, 2012, the Secretary extended the TPS designation for Haiti for a period of 18 months by notice in the Federal Register. See 77 FR 59943. The extension is effective from January 23, 2013 through July 22, 2014. Why is the Secretary extending the reregistration period for Haitian TPS beneficiaries? Due to the disruptive effects of Hurricane Sandy across the Northeastern region of the United States, DHS is extending the reregistration period through January 29, 2013. DHS recognizes that Haitian TPS beneficiaries affected by the hurricane may require additional time to prepare a re-registration application and to gather either the funds to cover the reregistration fees or the documentation to support a fee waiver request. Janet Napolitano, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–31032 Filed 12–27–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [Docket No. USCBP–2012–0046] Notice of Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection (COAC) U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (COAC) will meet Tuesday, January 15, 2013 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST via teleconference. The meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The COAC meeting will take place from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 via teleconference. Please be advised that VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:15 Dec 27, 2012 Jkt 229001 the meeting is scheduled for one hour and that the meeting may close early if the committee completes its business. Registration: If you plan on attending, please register either online at https:// apps.cbp.gov/te_registration/?w=112 or by email to tradeevents@dhs.gov, or by fax to 202–325–4290 by close-ofbusiness on January 11, 2013. If you have completed an online onsite registration and wish to cancel your registration, you may do so at https:// apps.cbp.gov/te_registration/ cancel.asp?w=112. Please feel free to share this information with interested members of your organizations or associations. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via teleconference. Members of the public interested in attending this teleconference meeting may do so by following the process outlined below (see ‘‘Public Participation’’). Written comments must be submitted and received by January 9, 2013. Comments must be identified by USCBP–2012– 0046 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: tradeevents@dhs.gov. Include the docket number in the subject line of the message. • Fax: 202–325–4290. • Mail: Ms. Wanda Tate, Office of Trade Relations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3.5–A, Washington, DC 20229. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and the docket number for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received by COAC, go to https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Wanda Tate, Office of Trade Relations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3.5– A, Washington, DC 20229; tradeevents@dhs.gov; telephone 202– 344–1440; facsimile 202–325–4290. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), DHS hereby announces the meeting of the Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection (COAC). COAC is tasked with providing advice to the PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on matters pertaining to the commercial operations of CBP and related functions within DHS or the Department of the Treasury. The teleconference meeting of the COAC will be held on the date and time specified above. The COAC will meet to review, discuss next steps, and formulate recommendations on the work of the One U.S. Government at the Border subcommittee: Master Principles for a One U.S. Government at the Border Cooperation document. Public Participation: This meeting is open to the public; however, participation in COAC deliberations is limited to committee members and the COAC chairs. Please note that the meeting may close early if all business is finished. Members of the public may register online to attend this COAC teleconference meeting as per the instructions set forth below. All members of the public wishing to attend should promptly call in at the beginning of the teleconference. Each individual must provide his or her full legal name, email address and phone number no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on January 9, 2013, via email at tradeevents@dhs.gov or via phone at 202–344–1440. The meeting’s teleconference call details will be provided to registered members of the public via email. Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact Ms. Wanda Tate as soon as possible. Dated: December 21, 2012. Maria Luisa O’Connell, Senior Advisor for Trade, Office of Trade Relations. [FR Doc. 2012–31280 Filed 12–27–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5604–N–16] Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2) Reporting Office of Community Planning and Development, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 249 (Friday, December 28, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76503-76504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-31032]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

[CIS No. 2530-12; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2012-0009]
RIN 1615-ZB14


Extension of the Re-registration Period for Haiti Temporary 
Protected Status

AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of 
Homeland Security.

ACTION: Notice; Extension of Re-registration Period.

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SUMMARY: On October 1, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security 
(Secretary) extended the designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected 
Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months by notice in the Federal 
Register. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established a 60-
day re-registration period from October 1, 2012 through November 30, 
2012. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy on many TPS beneficiaries' 
ability to timely file for re-registration, DHS is extending the re-
registration period through January 29, 2013 through this Notice.

DATES: DHS extended Haiti TPS on October 1, 2012. The re-registration 
period that was to expire on November 30, 2012, will be extended with a 
new filing deadline of January 29, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
     For further information on TPS, including guidance on the 
application process and additional information on eligibility, please 
visit the USCIS TPS Web page at https://www.uscis.gov/tps. You can find 
specific information about the extension of Haiti for TPS and the 
extension of the re-registration period by selecting ``TPS Designated 
Country: Haiti'' from the menu on the left of the TPS Web page. On the 
Haiti TPS Web page, there is a link to the Federal Register notice at 
77 FR 59943 (October 1, 2012) that provides detailed information and 
procedures to re-register for Haiti TPS.
     You can also contact the TPS Operations Program Manager at 
the Family and Status Branch, Service Center Operations Directorate, 
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland 
Security, Mail Stop 2060, Washington, DC 20529-2060; or by phone at 
(202) 272-1533 (this is not a toll-free number). Note: The phone number 
provided here is solely for questions regarding this TPS notice. It is 
not for individual case status updates.
     Applicants seeking information about the status of their 
individual cases can check Case Status Online, available

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at the USCIS Web site at https://www.uscis.gov, or call the USCIS 
National Customer Service Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833). 
Service is available in English and Spanish only.
     Further information will also be available at local USCIS 
offices upon publication of this Notice.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

When did the Secretary extend the TPS designation for Haiti?

    On October 1, 2012, the Secretary extended the TPS designation for 
Haiti for a period of 18 months by notice in the Federal Register. See 
77 FR 59943. The extension is effective from January 23, 2013 through 
July 22, 2014.

Why is the Secretary extending the re-registration period for Haitian 
TPS beneficiaries?

    Due to the disruptive effects of Hurricane Sandy across the 
Northeastern region of the United States, DHS is extending the re-
registration period through January 29, 2013. DHS recognizes that 
Haitian TPS beneficiaries affected by the hurricane may require 
additional time to prepare a re-registration application and to gather 
either the funds to cover the re-registration fees or the documentation 
to support a fee waiver request.

Janet Napolitano,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-31032 Filed 12-27-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-97-P

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