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Regulatory Affairs Law Division, Office
of the General Counsel, U.S. Department
of Homeland Security, 2707 Martin
Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Mail Stop
0485, Washington, DC 20528–0485.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Office of the Secretary
6 CFR Chs. I and II
[DHS Docket No. OGC–RP–04–001]
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory
and Deregulatory Actions
Office of the Secretary, DHS.
Semiannual regulatory agenda.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
This regulatory agenda is a
semiannual summary of projected
regulations, existing regulations, and
completed actions of the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) and its
components. This agenda provides the
public with information about DHS’s
regulatory and deregulatory activity.
DHS expects that this information will
enable the public to be more aware of,
and effectively participate in, the
Department’s regulatory and
deregulatory activity. DHS invites the
public to submit comments on any
aspect of this agenda.
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action.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DHS
provides this notice pursuant to the
requirements of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 96–354, Sept. 19,
1980) and Executive Order 12866
‘‘Regulatory Planning and Review’’
(Sept. 30, 1993) as incorporated in
Executive Order 13563 ‘‘Improving
Regulation and Regulatory Review’’
(Jan. 18, 2011), which require the
Department to publish a semiannual
agenda of regulations. The regulatory
agenda is a summary of existing and
projected regulations as well as actions
completed since the publication of the
last regulatory agenda for the
Department. DHS’s last semiannual
regulatory agenda was published online
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contain, among other things, a brief
description of the subject area of any
rule which is likely to have a significant
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Agenda format developed by the
Regulatory Information Service Center.
Dated: April 1, 2022.
Christina E. McDonald,
Associate General Counsel for Regulatory
Affairs.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY—PROPOSED RULE STAGE
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
119 ....................
Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation, Enhancement of Whistleblower Protections for Contractor Employees.
Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Information Technology Security Awareness Training (HSAR
Case 2015–002).
120 ....................
1601–AA72
1601–AA78
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY—FINAL RULE STAGE
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
121 ....................
Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information (HSAR
Case 2015–001).
1601–AA76
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY—COMPLETED ACTIONS
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
122 ....................
Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Privacy Training (HSAR Case 2015–003) .................................
1601–AA79
U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES—PROPOSED RULE STAGE
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
123 ....................
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule ..............................................................................
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U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES—LONG-TERM ACTIONS
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
124 ....................
Requirements for Filing Motions and Administrative Appeals .........................................................................
1615–AB98
U.S. COAST GUARD—PROPOSED RULE STAGE
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
125 ....................
126 ....................
Claims Procedures Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (USCG–2004–17697) .............................................
Lifejacket Approval Harmonization ..................................................................................................................
1625–AA03
1625–AC62
U.S. COAST GUARD—LONG-TERM ACTIONS
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
127 ....................
Commercial Fishing Vessels—Implementation of 2010 and 2012 Legislation ...............................................
1625–AB85
U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION—LONG-TERM ACTIONS
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
128 ....................
129 ....................
Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements (Section 610 Review) ...................................
Implementation of the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program (Section 610 Review) ........................................
1651–AA70
1651–AA77
TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION—LONG-TERM ACTIONS
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
130 ....................
Amending Vetting Requirements for Employees With Access to a Security Identification Display Area
(SIDA).
1652–AA70
CYBERSECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY—PROPOSED RULE STAGE
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
131 ....................
Ammonium Nitrate Security Program ..............................................................................................................
1670–AA00
CYBERSECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY—LONG-TERM ACTIONS
Title
132 ....................
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) .....................................................................................
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
Office of the Secretary (OS)
Proposed Rule Stage
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Identifier No.
Sequence No.
119. Homeland Security Acquisition
Regulation, Enhancement of
Whistleblower Protections for
Contractor Employees [1601–AA72]
Legal Authority: Sec. 827 of the
National Defense Authorization Act
(NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2013, (Pub. L.
112–239, enacted January 2, 2013); 41
U.S.C. 1302(a)(2) and 1707
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Abstract: The Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing
to amend its Homeland Security
Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) parts
3003 and 3052 to implement section 827
of the National Defense Authorization
Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013
(Pub. L. 112–239, enacted January 2,
2013) for the United States Coast Guard
(USCG). Section 827 of the NDAA for
FY 2013 established enhancements to
the Whistleblower Protections for
Contractor Employees for all agencies
subject to section 2409 of title 10,
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United States Code, which includes the
USCG.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
Date
FR Cite
05/00/23
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Nancy Harvey,
Policy Analyst, Department of
Homeland Security, Office of the Chief
Procurement Officer, Room 3636–15,
301 7th Street SW, Washington, DC
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20528, Phone: 202 447–0956, Email:
nancy.harvey@hq.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1601–AA72
120. Homeland Security Acquisition
Regulation: Information Technology
Security Awareness Training (HSAR
Case 2015–002) [1601–AA78]
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 302;
41 U.S.C. 1707, 1302 and 1303
Abstract: This Homeland Security
Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) rule
would standardize information
technology security awareness training
and DHS Rules of Behavior
requirements for contractor and
subcontractor employees who access
DHS information systems and
information resources or contractorowned and/or operated information
systems and information resources
capable of collecting, processing,
storing, or transmitting controlled
unclassified information (CUI).
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
NPRM Comment
Period Extended.
NPRM Comment
Period Extended End.
Supplemental
NPRM.
FR Cite
01/19/17
03/20/17
82 FR 6446
03/20/17
82 FR 14341
04/19/17
09/00/22
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Shaundra Ford,
Procurement Analyst, Department of
Homeland Security, Office of the Chief
Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy
and Legislation, 245 Murray Lane SW,
Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447–
0056, Email: shaundra.ford@hq.dhs.gov.
Nancy Harvey, Policy Analyst,
Department of Homeland Security,
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer,
Room 3636–15, 301 7th Street SW,
Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447–
0956, Email: nancy.harvey@hq.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1601–AA78
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
Office of the Secretary (OS)
Final Rule Stage
121. Homeland Security Acquisition
Regulation: Safeguarding of Controlled
Unclassified Information (HSAR Case
2015–001) [1601–AA76]
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 to 302;
41 U.S.C. 1302, 1303 and 1707
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Abstract: This Homeland Security
Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) rule
would implement security and privacy
measures to ensure Controlled
Unclassified Information (CUI), such as
Personally Identifiable Information (PII),
is adequately safeguarded by DHS
contractors. Specifically, the rule would
define key terms, outline security
requirements and inspection provisions
for contractor information technology
(IT) systems that store, process or
transmit CUI, institute incident
notification and response procedures,
and identify post-incident credit
monitoring requirements.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
NPRM Comment
Period Extended.
NPRM Comment
Period Extended End.
Final Rule ............
FR Cite
01/19/17
03/20/17
82 FR 6429
03/20/17
82 FR 14341
04/19/17
09/00/22
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Shaundra Ford,
Procurement Analyst, Department of
Homeland Security, Office of the Chief
Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy
and Legislation, 245 Murray Lane SW,
Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447–
0056, Email: shaundra.ford@hq.dhs.gov.
Nancy Harvey, Policy Analyst,
Department of Homeland Security,
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer,
Room 3636–15, 301 7th Street SW,
Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447–
0956, Email: nancy.harvey@hq.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1601–AA76
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
Office of the Secretary (OS)
Completed Actions
122. Homeland Security Acquisition
Regulation: Privacy Training (HSAR
Case 2015–003) [1601–AA79]
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 302;
41 U.S.C. 1303, 1702 and 1707
Abstract: This Homeland Security
Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) rule
would require contractors to complete
training that addresses the protection of
privacy, in accordance with the Privacy
Act of 1974, and the handling and
safeguarding of Personally Identifiable
Information and Sensitive Personally
Identifiable Information. DHS is
withdrawing this regulatory action,
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because privacy training is covered by
the Federal Acquisition Regulation final
rule titled Privacy Training (81 FR
93476, Dec. 20, 2016) and DHS FAR
Class Deviation Number 17–03.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
NPRM Comment
Period Extended.
NPRM Comment
Period Extended End.
Notice of Withdrawal.
Date
FR Cite
01/19/17
03/20/17
82 FR 6425
03/20/17
82 FR 14341
04/19/17
12/10/21
86 FR 70429
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Candace Lightfoot,
Procurement Analyst, Department of
Homeland Security, Office of the Chief
Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy
and Legislation, Room 3636–15, 301 7th
Street SW, Washington, DC 20528,
Phone: 202 447–0082, Email:
candace.lightfoot@hq.dhs.gov.
Nancy Harvey, Policy Analyst,
Department of Homeland Security,
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer,
Room 3636–15, 301 7th Street SW,
Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447–
0956, Email: nancy.harvey@hq.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1601–AA79
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS)
Proposed Rule Stage
123. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services Fee Schedule [1615–AC68]
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1356(m), (n)
Abstract: DHS will propose to adjust
the fees charged by U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) for
immigration and naturalization benefit
requests. On August 3, 2020, DHS
adjusted the fees USCIS charges for
immigration and naturalization benefit
requests, imposed new fees, revised
certain fee waiver and exemption
policies, and changed certain
application requirements via the rule
‘‘USCIS Fee Schedule & Changes to
Certain Other Immigration Benefit
Request Requirements.’’ DHS has been
preliminarily enjoined from
implementing that rule by court order.
This rule would rescind and replace the
changes made by the August 3, 2020,
rule and establish new USCIS fees to
recover USCIS operating costs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
FR Cite
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
09/00/22
Proposed Rule Stage
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kika M. Scott, Chief
Financial Officer, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services, 5900 Capital
Gateway Drive, Suite 4S190, Camp
Springs, MD 20588–0009, Phone: 240
721–3000.
RIN: 1615–AC68
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS)
Long-Term Actions
124. Requirements for Filing Motions
and Administrative Appeals [1615–
AB98]
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552 and
552a; 8 U.S.C. 1101, 1103 and 1304; 6
U.S.C. 112
Abstract: The Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing
this rule to improve the administration
of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS) appeals, motions, and
certifications. The proposed changes
would update and restructure the
regulations in order to clarify and
streamline the administrative review
process, increase efficiency, and reflect
the establishment of DHS and its
components.
Timetable:
Action
Date
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12/00/23
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: William K. Renwick,
Jr., Branch Chief, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services,
Administrative Appeals Office, 5900
Capital Gateway Drive, Suite 4S190,
Camp Springs, MD 20588–0009, Phone:
240 721–3000.
RIN: 1615–AB98
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125. Claims Procedures Under the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990 (USCG–2004–
17697) [1625–AA03]
Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 2713 and
2714
Abstract: The purpose of this project
is to remove superseded regulations at
33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
part 135, and to finalize the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA90) claims
procedures at 33 CFR part 136. The
OPA90 claims procedures,
implementing OPA90 section 1013
(Claims Procedures) and section 1014
(Designation of Source and
Advertisement), were established by an
interim rule, titled ‘‘Claims under the
Oil Pollution Act of 1990’’ (Interim
Rule) that has not been substantively
amended since it was published in
1992. This rulemaking supports the
Coast Guard’s strategic goal of
protection of natural resources.
Timetable:
Action
Date
Interim Final Rule
Correction ............
Interim Final Rule
Comment Period End.
Notice of Inquiry ..
Notice of Inquiry
Comment Period End.
NPRM ..................
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08/12/92
09/09/92
12/10/92
57 FR 36314
57 FR 41104
11/01/11
01/30/12
76 FR 67385
for the use of equipment approved to
the new standards, and to remove
obsolete equipment approval
requirements. The new standards are
state-of-the-art and are intended to
replace the legacy standards. The
proposed amendments will streamline
the process for approval of PFDs and
allow manufacturers the opportunity to
produce more innovative equipment
that meets the approval requirements of
both Canada and the United States,
while reducing the burden for
manufacturers in both the approval
process and follow-up program. These
proposed changes are expected to
promote economic relief. The proposed
rule is expected to promote economic
relief by reducing the regulatory burden
on PFD manufacturers by harmonizing
our PFD approval standards with
Canada, requiring less frequent
inspections of manufacturing facilities,
providing lower cost PFD user manuals,
and by creating a new market in PFDs
with a lower buoyancy rating. This rule
is consistent with Executive Order
14058, which directs agencies to take
actions that improve service delivery
and customer experience by decreasing
administrative burdens, enhancing
transparency, and improving the
efficiency and effectiveness of
government.
Timetable:
Action
05/00/23
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Benjamin White,
Project Manager, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard,
National Pollution Funds Center
(NPFC), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr.
Avenue SE, STOP 7605, Washington,
DC 20593–7605, Phone: 202 795–6066,
Email: benjamin.h.white@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625–AA03
NPRM ..................
Date
FR Cite
12/00/22
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jacqueline M.
Yurkovich, Project Manager,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
Coast Guard, Office of Design and
Engineering Standards (CG–ENG–4),
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE,
STOP 7509, Washington, DC 20593–
7509, Phone: 202 372–1389, Email:
jacqueline.m.yurkovich@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625–AC62
126. Lifejacket Approval
Harmonization [1625–AC62]
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306(a); 46
U.S.C. 3306(b); 46 U.S.C. 4102(a); 46
U.S.C. 4102(b); 46 U.S.C. 4302(a); 46
U.S.C. 4502(a); 46 U.S.C. 4502(c)(2)(B)
Abstract: The Coast Guard proposes to
amend the lifejacket approval
requirements and follow-up program
requirements by incorporating new binational standards. At the same time,
the Coast Guard proposes to amend
lifejacket and personal flotation devices
(PFDs) carriage requirements to allow
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
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Long-Term Actions
127. Commercial Fishing Vessels—
Implementation of 2010 and 2012
Legislation [1625–AB85]
Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 4502 and
5103; Pub. L. 111–281
Abstract: The Coast Guard would
implement 2010 and 2012 legislation
that pertains to uninspected commercial
fishing industry vessels. The
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requirements took effect upon
enactment of the legislation but require
amendments to Coast Guard regulations
to be implemented. Coast Guard is
changing the applicability of the
regulations, and adding new
requirements to safety training,
equipment, vessel examinations, vessel
safety standards, the documentation of
maintenance, and the termination of
unsafe operations. This rulemaking
promotes the Coast Guard’s maritime
safety mission.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period Extended.
NPRM Comment
Period End.
NPRM Comment
Period Extended End.
Final Rule ............
06/21/16
08/15/16
FR Cite
81 FR 40437
81 FR 53986
10/19/16
Action
12/18/16
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
NPRM Comment
Period Extended.
NPRM Comment
Period Extended End.
Interim Final Rule
Interim Final Rule
Effective.
Interim Final Rule
Comment Period End.
Correction ............
Correction ............
Next Action Undetermined.
07/00/23
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Morgan Benggio,
Marine Transportation Safety Specialist,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
Coast Guard, Office of Commercial
Vessel Compliance (CG–CVC–3), 2703
Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Stop
7501, Washington, DC 20593–7501,
Phone: 202 372–1246, Email:
morgan.d.benggio@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625–AB85
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(USCBP)
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Long-Term Actions
128. Importer Security Filing And
Additional Carrier Requirements
(Section 610 Review) [1651–AA70]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 109–347, sec.
203; 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 66; 19
U.S.C. 1431; 19 U.S.C. 1433 and 1434;
19 U.S.C. 1624; 19 U.S.C. 2071 (note);
46 U.S.C. 60105
Abstract: This final rule implements
the provisions of section 203 of the
Security and Accountability for Every
Port Act of 2006. On November 25,
2008, Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) published an interim final rule
(CBP Dec. 08–46) in the Federal
Register (73 FR 71730), that finalized
most of the provisions proposed in the
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. It
requires carrier and importers to
provide to CBP, via a CBP approved
electronic data interchange system,
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certain advance information pertaining
to cargo brought into the United States
by vessel to enable CBP to identify highrisk shipments to prevent smuggling
and ensure cargo safety and security.
The interim final rule did not finalize
six data elements that were identified as
areas of potential concern for industry
during the rulemaking process and, for
which, CBP provided some type of
flexibility for compliance with those
data elements. CBP solicited public
comment on these six data elements and
also invited comments on the revised
Regulatory Assessment and Final
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis. (See 73
FR 71782–85 for regulatory text and 73
CFR 71733–34 for general discussion.)
Timetable:
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01/02/08
03/03/08
73 FR 90
02/01/08
73 FR 6061
03/18/08
11/25/08
01/26/09
73 FR 71730
06/01/09
07/14/09
12/24/09
74 FR 33920
74 FR 68376
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Brian Sale, Branch
Chief, Manifest & Conveyance Security
Division, Cargo & Conveyance, Office of
Field Operation, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and
Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20229,
Phone: 202 325–3338, Email:
brian.a.sale@cbp.dhs.gov; ofomanifestbranch@cbp.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1651–AA70
129. Implementation of the GuamCNMI VISA Waiver Program (Section
610 Review) [1651–AA77]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 110–229, sec.
702
Abstract: The interim final rule
amends Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) regulations to
implement section 702 of the
Consolidated Natural Resources Act of
2008 (CNRA). This law extends the
immigration laws of the United States to
the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands (CNMI) and provides
for a joint visa waiver program for travel
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to Guam and the CNMI. This rule
implements section 702 of the CNRA by
amending the regulations to replace the
current Guam Visa Waiver Program with
a new Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver
Program. The amended regulations set
forth the requirements for nonimmigrant
visitors who seek admission for
business or pleasure and solely for entry
into and stay on Guam or the CNMI
without a visa. This rule also establishes
six ports of entry in the CNMI for
purposes of administering and enforcing
the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program.
Section 702 of the Consolidated Natural
Resources Act of 2008 (CNRA), subject
to a transition period, extends the
immigration laws of the United States to
the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands (CNMI) and provides
for a visa waiver program for travel to
Guam and/or the CNMI. On January 16,
2009, the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS), Customs and Border
Protection (CBP), issued an interim final
rule in the Federal Register replacing
the then-existing Guam Visa Waiver
Program with the Guam-CNMI Visa
Waiver Program and setting forth the
requirements for nonimmigrant visitors
seeking admission into Guam and/or the
CNMI under the Guam-CNMI Visa
Waiver Program. As of November 28,
2009, the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver
Program is operational. This program
allows nonimmigrant visitors from
eligible countries to seek admission for
business or pleasure for entry into Guam
and/or the CNMI without a visa for a
period of authorized stay not to exceed
45 days. This rulemaking would finalize
the January 2009 interim final rule.
Timetable:
Action
Interim Final Rule
Interim Final Rule
Effective.
Interim Final Rule
Comment Period End.
Technical Amendment; Change
of Implementation Date.
Final Action .........
Date
01/16/09
01/16/09
FR Cite
74 FR 2824
03/17/09
05/28/09
74 FR 25387
To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: No.
Agency Contact: Neyda I. Yejo,
Program Manager, Electronic System for
Travel Authorization, Office of Field
Operations, Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20229, Phone: 202
344–2373, Email: neyda.i.yejo@
cbp.dhs.gov.
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Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598–
6002, Phone: 571 227–3653, Email:
christine.beyer@tsa.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1652–AA70
RIN: 1651–AA77
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
Long-Term Actions
130. Amending Vetting Requirements
for Employees With Access to a
Security Identification Display Area
(SIDA) [1652–AA70]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 114–190, sec.
3405
Abstract: As required by the FESSA,
TSA will propose a rule to revise its
regulations, reflecting current
knowledge of insider threat and
intelligence, to enhance the eligibility
requirements and disqualifying criminal
offenses for individuals seeking or
having unescorted access to any SIDA of
an airport. Consistent with the statutory
mandate, TSA will consider adding to
the list of disqualifying criminal
offenses and criteria, develop a waiver
process for approving the issuance of
credentials for unescorted access, and
propose an extension of the look back
period for disqualifying crimes. As part
of TSA’s reevaluation of the eligibility
and redress standards for aviation
workers required by the Act, TSA is also
reevaluating the current vetting process
to minimize any security risks that may
exist.
Timetable:
Date
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FR Cite
To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kevin Knott, Branch
Manager, Airports Policy BranchAviation Division, Department of
Homeland Security, Transportation
Security Administration, Policy, Plans,
and Engagement, 6595 Springfield
Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598–
6028, Phone: 571 227–4370, Email:
kevin.knott@tsa.dhs.gov.
James Ruger, Chief Economist,
Economic Analysis BranchCoordination & Analysis Division,
Department of Homeland Security,
Transportation Security Administration,
Policy, Plans, and Engagement, 6595
Springfield Center Drive, Springfield,
VA 20598–6028, Phone: 571 227–5519,
Email: james.ruger@tsa.dhs.gov.
Christine Beyer, Senior Counsel,
Regulations and Security Standards,
Department of Homeland Security,
Transportation Security Administration,
Chief Counsel’s Office, 6595 Springfield
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Long-Term Actions
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(TSA)
Action
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SECURITY (DHS)
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
132. Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism
Standards (CFATS) [1670–AA01]
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Security Agency (CISA)
Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 621 to 629
Abstract: The Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
previously invited public comment on
an Advance Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (ANPRM) during August
2014 for potential revisions to the
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism
Standards (CFATS) regulations. The
ANPRM provided an opportunity for the
public to provide recommendations for
possible program changes. In June 2020,
CISA published for public comment a
retrospective analysis of the CFATS
program. And in January 2021, CISA
invited additional public comment
through an ANPRM concerning the
removal of certain explosive chemicals
from CFATS. CISA intends to address
many of the subjects raised in both
ANPRMs and the retrospective analysis
in this regulatory action, including
potential updates to CFATS
cybersecurity requirements and
Appendix A to the CFATS regulations.
Timetable:
Proposed Rule Stage
131. Ammonium Nitrate Security
Program [1670–AA00]
Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 488 et seq.
Abstract: The Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is
proposing a rulemaking to implement
the December 2007 amendment to the
Homeland Security Act titled ‘‘Secure
Handling of Ammonium Nitrate.’’ This
amendment requires the Department of
Homeland Security to ‘‘regulate the sale
and transfer of ammonium nitrate by an
ammonium nitrate facility . . . to
prevent the misappropriation or use of
ammonium nitrate in an act of
terrorism.’’ CISA previously issued a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
on August 3, 2011. CISA is planning to
issue a Supplemental Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM).
Timetable:
Action
Date
FR Cite
Action
ANPRM ...............
ANPRM Correction.
ANPRM Comment
Period End.
NPRM ..................
Notice of Public
Meetings.
Notice of Public
Meetings.
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Notice of Availability.
Notice of Availability Comment
Period End.
Supplemental
NPRM.
10/29/08
11/05/08
73 FR 64280
73 FR 65783
12/29/08
08/03/11
10/07/11
76 FR 46908
76 FR 62311
11/14/11
76 FR 70366
12/01/11
06/03/19
84 FR 25495
09/03/19
04/00/23
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ryan Donaghy,
Deputy Branch Chief for Chemical
Security Policy, Rulemaking, and
Engagement, Department of Homeland
Security, Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency, 245
Murray Lane SW, Mail Stop 0610,
Arlington, VA 20528, Phone: 571 532–
4127, Email: ryan.donaghy@
cisa.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1670–AA00
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ANPRM Comment
Period End.
ANPRM ...............
Announcement of
Availability; Retrospective Analysis.
Announcement of
Availability; Retrospective Analysis Comment
Period End.
Next Action Undetermined.
Date
FR Cite
08/18/14
10/17/14
79 FR 48693
01/06/21
06/22/20
86 FR 495
85 FR 37393
09/21/20
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ryan Donaghy,
Deputy Branch Chief for Chemical
Security Policy, Rulemaking, and
Engagement, Department of Homeland
Security, Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency, 245
Murray Lane SW, Mail Stop 0610,
Arlington, VA 20528, Phone: 571 532–
4127, Email: ryan.donaghy@
cisa.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1670–AA01
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Office of the Secretary
6 CFR Chs. I and II
[DHS Docket No. OGC-RP-04-001]
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DHS.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: This regulatory agenda is a semiannual summary of projected
regulations, existing regulations, and completed actions of the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components. This agenda
provides the public with information about DHS's regulatory and
deregulatory activity. DHS expects that this information will enable
the public to be more aware of, and effectively participate in, the
Department's regulatory and deregulatory activity. DHS invites the
public to submit comments on any aspect of this agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
General
Please direct general comments and inquiries on the agenda to the
Regulatory Affairs Law Division, Office of the General Counsel, U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE,
Mail Stop 0485, Washington, DC 20528-0485.
Specific
Please direct specific comments and inquiries on individual actions
identified in this agenda to the individual listed in the summary
portion as the point of contact for that action.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DHS provides this notice pursuant to the
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 96-354, Sept.
19, 1980) and Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review''
(Sept. 30, 1993) as incorporated in Executive Order 13563 ``Improving
Regulation and Regulatory Review'' (Jan. 18, 2011), which require the
Department to publish a semiannual agenda of regulations. The
regulatory agenda is a summary of existing and projected regulations as
well as actions completed since the publication of the last regulatory
agenda for the Department. DHS's last semiannual regulatory agenda was
published online on December 10, 2021, at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaMain.
Beginning in fall 2007, the internet became the basic means for
disseminating the Unified Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda is
available online at www.reginfo.gov.
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602) requires Federal
agencies to publish their regulatory flexibility agendas in the Federal
Register. A regulatory flexibility agenda shall contain, among other
things, a brief description of the subject area of any rule which is
likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities. DHS's printed agenda entries include regulatory actions
that are in the Department's regulatory flexibility agenda. Printing of
these entries is limited to fields that contain information required by
the agenda provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Additional
information on these entries is available in the Unified Agenda
published on the internet.
The semiannual agenda of the Department conforms to the Unified
Agenda format developed by the Regulatory Information Service Center.
Dated: April 1, 2022.
Christina E. McDonald,
Associate General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs.
Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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119....................... Homeland Security 1601-AA72
Acquisition Regulation,
Enhancement of
Whistleblower Protections
for Contractor Employees.
120....................... Homeland Security 1601-AA78
Acquisition Regulation:
Information Technology
Security Awareness
Training (HSAR Case 2015-
002).
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Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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121....................... Homeland Security 1601-AA76
Acquisition Regulation:
Safeguarding of
Controlled Unclassified
Information (HSAR Case
2015-001).
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Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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122....................... Homeland Security 1601-AA79
Acquisition Regulation:
Privacy Training (HSAR
Case 2015-003).
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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123....................... U.S. Citizenship and 1615-AC68
Immigration Services Fee
Schedule.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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124....................... Requirements for Filing 1615-AB98
Motions and
Administrative Appeals.
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U.S. Coast Guard--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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125....................... Claims Procedures Under 1625-AA03
the Oil Pollution Act of
1990 (USCG-2004-17697).
126....................... Lifejacket Approval 1625-AC62
Harmonization.
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U.S. Coast Guard--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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127....................... Commercial Fishing 1625-AB85
Vessels--Implementation
of 2010 and 2012
Legislation.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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128....................... Importer Security Filing 1651-AA70
and Additional Carrier
Requirements (Section 610
Review).
129....................... Implementation of the Guam- 1651-AA77
CNMI Visa Waiver Program
(Section 610 Review).
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Transportation Security Administration--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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130....................... Amending Vetting 1652-AA70
Requirements for
Employees With Access to
a Security Identification
Display Area (SIDA).
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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131....................... Ammonium Nitrate Security 1670-AA00
Program.
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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132....................... Chemical Facility Anti- 1670-AA01
Terrorism Standards
(CFATS).
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Office of the Secretary (OS)
Proposed Rule Stage
119. Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation, Enhancement of
Whistleblower Protections for Contractor Employees [1601-AA72]
Legal Authority: Sec. 827 of the National Defense Authorization Act
(NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2013, (Pub. L. 112-239, enacted January 2,
2013); 41 U.S.C. 1302(a)(2) and 1707
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to
amend its Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) parts 3003
and 3052 to implement section 827 of the National Defense Authorization
Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239, enacted January
2, 2013) for the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Section 827 of the
NDAA for FY 2013 established enhancements to the Whistleblower
Protections for Contractor Employees for all agencies subject to
section 2409 of title 10, United States Code, which includes the USCG.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 05/00/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Nancy Harvey, Policy Analyst, Department of
Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Room 3636-
15, 301 7th Street SW, Washington, DC
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20528, Phone: 202 447-0956, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 1601-AA72
120. Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Information Technology
Security Awareness Training (HSAR Case 2015-002) [1601-AA78]
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 302; 41 U.S.C. 1707, 1302 and
1303
Abstract: This Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) rule
would standardize information technology security awareness training
and DHS Rules of Behavior requirements for contractor and subcontractor
employees who access DHS information systems and information resources
or contractor-owned and/or operated information systems and information
resources capable of collecting, processing, storing, or transmitting
controlled unclassified information (CUI).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/19/17 82 FR 6446
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/20/17
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 03/20/17 82 FR 14341
NPRM Comment Period Extended End.... 04/19/17
Supplemental NPRM................... 09/00/22
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Shaundra Ford, Procurement Analyst, Department of
Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition
Policy and Legislation, 245 Murray Lane SW, Washington, DC 20528,
Phone: 202 447-0056, Email: [email protected].
Nancy Harvey, Policy Analyst, Department of Homeland Security,
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Room 3636-15, 301 7th Street
SW, Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447-0956, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 1601-AA78
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Office of the Secretary (OS)
Final Rule Stage
121. Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Safeguarding of
Controlled Unclassified Information (HSAR Case 2015-001) [1601-AA76]
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 to 302; 41 U.S.C. 1302, 1303 and 1707
Abstract: This Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) rule
would implement security and privacy measures to ensure Controlled
Unclassified Information (CUI), such as Personally Identifiable
Information (PII), is adequately safeguarded by DHS contractors.
Specifically, the rule would define key terms, outline security
requirements and inspection provisions for contractor information
technology (IT) systems that store, process or transmit CUI, institute
incident notification and response procedures, and identify post-
incident credit monitoring requirements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/19/17 82 FR 6429
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/20/17
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 03/20/17 82 FR 14341
NPRM Comment Period Extended End.... 04/19/17
Final Rule.......................... 09/00/22
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Shaundra Ford, Procurement Analyst, Department of
Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition
Policy and Legislation, 245 Murray Lane SW, Washington, DC 20528,
Phone: 202 447-0056, Email: [email protected].
Nancy Harvey, Policy Analyst, Department of Homeland Security,
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Room 3636-15, 301 7th Street
SW, Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447-0956, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 1601-AA76
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Office of the Secretary (OS)
Completed Actions
122. Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Privacy Training (HSAR
Case 2015-003) [1601-AA79]
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 302; 41 U.S.C. 1303, 1702 and
1707
Abstract: This Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) rule
would require contractors to complete training that addresses the
protection of privacy, in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, and
the handling and safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information
and Sensitive Personally Identifiable Information. DHS is withdrawing
this regulatory action, because privacy training is covered by the
Federal Acquisition Regulation final rule titled Privacy Training (81
FR 93476, Dec. 20, 2016) and DHS FAR Class Deviation Number 17-03.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/19/17 82 FR 6425
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/20/17
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 03/20/17 82 FR 14341
NPRM Comment Period Extended End.... 04/19/17
Notice of Withdrawal................ 12/10/21 86 FR 70429
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Candace Lightfoot, Procurement Analyst, Department
of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer,
Acquisition Policy and Legislation, Room 3636-15, 301 7th Street SW,
Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447-0082, Email:
[email protected].
Nancy Harvey, Policy Analyst, Department of Homeland Security,
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Room 3636-15, 301 7th Street
SW, Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447-0956, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 1601-AA79
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Proposed Rule Stage
123. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule [1615-AC68]
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1356(m), (n)
Abstract: DHS will propose to adjust the fees charged by U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for immigration and
naturalization benefit requests. On August 3, 2020, DHS adjusted the
fees USCIS charges for immigration and naturalization benefit requests,
imposed new fees, revised certain fee waiver and exemption policies,
and changed certain application requirements via the rule ``USCIS Fee
Schedule & Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request
Requirements.'' DHS has been preliminarily enjoined from implementing
that rule by court order. This rule would rescind and replace the
changes made by the August 3, 2020, rule and establish new USCIS fees
to recover USCIS operating costs.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/00/22
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kika M. Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Department
of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 5900
Capital Gateway Drive, Suite 4S190, Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009, Phone:
240 721-3000.
RIN: 1615-AC68
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Long-Term Actions
124. Requirements for Filing Motions and Administrative Appeals [1615-
AB98]
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552 and 552a; 8 U.S.C. 1101, 1103 and
1304; 6 U.S.C. 112
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing
this rule to improve the administration of U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) appeals, motions, and certifications. The
proposed changes would update and restructure the regulations in order
to clarify and streamline the administrative review process, increase
efficiency, and reflect the establishment of DHS and its components.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/00/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: William K. Renwick, Jr., Branch Chief, Department
of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,
Administrative Appeals Office, 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Suite 4S190,
Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009, Phone: 240 721-3000.
RIN: 1615-AB98
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Proposed Rule Stage
125. Claims Procedures Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (USCG-2004-
17697) [1625-AA03]
Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 2713 and 2714
Abstract: The purpose of this project is to remove superseded
regulations at 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 135, and to
finalize the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA90) claims procedures at 33
CFR part 136. The OPA90 claims procedures, implementing OPA90 section
1013 (Claims Procedures) and section 1014 (Designation of Source and
Advertisement), were established by an interim rule, titled ``Claims
under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990'' (Interim Rule) that has not been
substantively amended since it was published in 1992. This rulemaking
supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of protection of natural
resources.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 08/12/92 57 FR 36314
Correction.......................... 09/09/92 57 FR 41104
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 12/10/92
End.
Notice of Inquiry................... 11/01/11 76 FR 67385
Notice of Inquiry Comment Period End 01/30/12
NPRM................................ 05/00/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Benjamin White, Project Manager, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, National Pollution Funds Center
(NPFC), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, STOP 7605, Washington,
DC 20593-7605, Phone: 202 795-6066, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 1625-AA03
126. Lifejacket Approval Harmonization [1625-AC62]
Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306(a); 46 U.S.C. 3306(b); 46 U.S.C.
4102(a); 46 U.S.C. 4102(b); 46 U.S.C. 4302(a); 46 U.S.C. 4502(a); 46
U.S.C. 4502(c)(2)(B)
Abstract: The Coast Guard proposes to amend the lifejacket approval
requirements and follow-up program requirements by incorporating new
bi-national standards. At the same time, the Coast Guard proposes to
amend lifejacket and personal flotation devices (PFDs) carriage
requirements to allow for the use of equipment approved to the new
standards, and to remove obsolete equipment approval requirements. The
new standards are state-of-the-art and are intended to replace the
legacy standards. The proposed amendments will streamline the process
for approval of PFDs and allow manufacturers the opportunity to produce
more innovative equipment that meets the approval requirements of both
Canada and the United States, while reducing the burden for
manufacturers in both the approval process and follow-up program. These
proposed changes are expected to promote economic relief. The proposed
rule is expected to promote economic relief by reducing the regulatory
burden on PFD manufacturers by harmonizing our PFD approval standards
with Canada, requiring less frequent inspections of manufacturing
facilities, providing lower cost PFD user manuals, and by creating a
new market in PFDs with a lower buoyancy rating. This rule is
consistent with Executive Order 14058, which directs agencies to take
actions that improve service delivery and customer experience by
decreasing administrative burdens, enhancing transparency, and
improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jacqueline M. Yurkovich, Project Manager,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and
Engineering Standards (CG-ENG-4), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
SE, STOP 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509, Phone: 202 372-1389, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 1625-AC62
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Long-Term Actions
127. Commercial Fishing Vessels--Implementation of 2010 and 2012
Legislation [1625-AB85]
Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 4502 and 5103; Pub. L. 111-281
Abstract: The Coast Guard would implement 2010 and 2012 legislation
that pertains to uninspected commercial fishing industry vessels. The
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requirements took effect upon enactment of the legislation but require
amendments to Coast Guard regulations to be implemented. Coast Guard is
changing the applicability of the regulations, and adding new
requirements to safety training, equipment, vessel examinations, vessel
safety standards, the documentation of maintenance, and the termination
of unsafe operations. This rulemaking promotes the Coast Guard's
maritime safety mission.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/21/16 81 FR 40437
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 08/15/16 81 FR 53986
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/19/16 .......................
NPRM Comment Period Extended End.... 12/18/16 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 07/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Morgan Benggio, Marine Transportation Safety
Specialist, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office
of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC-3), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr.
Avenue SE, Stop 7501, Washington, DC 20593-7501, Phone: 202 372-1246,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 1625-AB85
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)
Long-Term Actions
128. Importer Security Filing And Additional Carrier Requirements
(Section 610 Review) [1651-AA70]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 109-347, sec. 203; 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C.
66; 19 U.S.C. 1431; 19 U.S.C. 1433 and 1434; 19 U.S.C. 1624; 19 U.S.C.
2071 (note); 46 U.S.C. 60105
Abstract: This final rule implements the provisions of section 203
of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006. On
November 25, 2008, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published an
interim final rule (CBP Dec. 08-46) in the Federal Register (73 FR
71730), that finalized most of the provisions proposed in the Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking. It requires carrier and importers to provide to
CBP, via a CBP approved electronic data interchange system, certain
advance information pertaining to cargo brought into the United States
by vessel to enable CBP to identify high-risk shipments to prevent
smuggling and ensure cargo safety and security. The interim final rule
did not finalize six data elements that were identified as areas of
potential concern for industry during the rulemaking process and, for
which, CBP provided some type of flexibility for compliance with those
data elements. CBP solicited public comment on these six data elements
and also invited comments on the revised Regulatory Assessment and
Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis. (See 73 FR 71782-85 for
regulatory text and 73 CFR 71733-34 for general discussion.)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/02/08 73 FR 90
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/03/08 .......................
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 02/01/08 73 FR 6061
NPRM Comment Period Extended End.... 03/18/08 .......................
Interim Final Rule.................. 11/25/08 73 FR 71730
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 01/26/09 .......................
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 06/01/09 .......................
End.
Correction.......................... 07/14/09 74 FR 33920
Correction.......................... 12/24/09 74 FR 68376
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Brian Sale, Branch Chief, Manifest & Conveyance
Security Division, Cargo & Conveyance, Office of Field Operation,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20229, Phone: 202 325-3338,
Email: [email protected]; [email protected].
RIN: 1651-AA70
129. Implementation of the Guam-CNMI VISA Waiver Program (Section 610
Review) [1651-AA77]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 110-229, sec. 702
Abstract: The interim final rule amends Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) regulations to implement section 702 of the Consolidated
Natural Resources Act of 2008 (CNRA). This law extends the immigration
laws of the United States to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands (CNMI) and provides for a joint visa waiver program for travel
to Guam and the CNMI. This rule implements section 702 of the CNRA by
amending the regulations to replace the current Guam Visa Waiver
Program with a new Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program. The amended
regulations set forth the requirements for nonimmigrant visitors who
seek admission for business or pleasure and solely for entry into and
stay on Guam or the CNMI without a visa. This rule also establishes six
ports of entry in the CNMI for purposes of administering and enforcing
the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program. Section 702 of the Consolidated
Natural Resources Act of 2008 (CNRA), subject to a transition period,
extends the immigration laws of the United States to the Commonwealth
of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and provides for a visa waiver
program for travel to Guam and/or the CNMI. On January 16, 2009, the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection
(CBP), issued an interim final rule in the Federal Register replacing
the then-existing Guam Visa Waiver Program with the Guam-CNMI Visa
Waiver Program and setting forth the requirements for nonimmigrant
visitors seeking admission into Guam and/or the CNMI under the Guam-
CNMI Visa Waiver Program. As of November 28, 2009, the Guam-CNMI Visa
Waiver Program is operational. This program allows nonimmigrant
visitors from eligible countries to seek admission for business or
pleasure for entry into Guam and/or the CNMI without a visa for a
period of authorized stay not to exceed 45 days. This rulemaking would
finalize the January 2009 interim final rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 01/16/09 74 FR 2824
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 01/16/09 .......................
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 03/17/09 .......................
End.
Technical Amendment; Change of 05/28/09 74 FR 25387
Implementation Date.
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Final Action........................ To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No.
Agency Contact: Neyda I. Yejo, Program Manager, Electronic System
for Travel Authorization, Office of Field Operations, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20229, Phone: 202 344-2373,
Email: [email protected].
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RIN: 1651-AA77
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Long-Term Actions
130. Amending Vetting Requirements for Employees With Access to a
Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) [1652-AA70]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 114-190, sec. 3405
Abstract: As required by the FESSA, TSA will propose a rule to
revise its regulations, reflecting current knowledge of insider threat
and intelligence, to enhance the eligibility requirements and
disqualifying criminal offenses for individuals seeking or having
unescorted access to any SIDA of an airport. Consistent with the
statutory mandate, TSA will consider adding to the list of
disqualifying criminal offenses and criteria, develop a waiver process
for approving the issuance of credentials for unescorted access, and
propose an extension of the look back period for disqualifying crimes.
As part of TSA's reevaluation of the eligibility and redress standards
for aviation workers required by the Act, TSA is also reevaluating the
current vetting process to minimize any security risks that may exist.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kevin Knott, Branch Manager, Airports Policy
Branch-Aviation Division, Department of Homeland Security,
Transportation Security Administration, Policy, Plans, and Engagement,
6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6028, Phone: 571
227-4370, Email: [email protected].
James Ruger, Chief Economist, Economic Analysis Branch-Coordination
& Analysis Division, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation
Security Administration, Policy, Plans, and Engagement, 6595
Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6028, Phone: 571 227-
5519, Email: [email protected].
Christine Beyer, Senior Counsel, Regulations and Security
Standards, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security
Administration, Chief Counsel's Office, 6595 Springfield Center Drive,
Springfield, VA 20598-6002, Phone: 571 227-3653, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 1652-AA70
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Proposed Rule Stage
131. Ammonium Nitrate Security Program [1670-AA00]
Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 488 et seq.
Abstract: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
(CISA) is proposing a rulemaking to implement the December 2007
amendment to the Homeland Security Act titled ``Secure Handling of
Ammonium Nitrate.'' This amendment requires the Department of Homeland
Security to ``regulate the sale and transfer of ammonium nitrate by an
ammonium nitrate facility . . . to prevent the misappropriation or use
of ammonium nitrate in an act of terrorism.'' CISA previously issued a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on August 3, 2011. CISA is
planning to issue a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 10/29/08 73 FR 64280
ANPRM Correction.................... 11/05/08 73 FR 65783
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 12/29/08 .......................
NPRM................................ 08/03/11 76 FR 46908
Notice of Public Meetings........... 10/07/11 76 FR 62311
Notice of Public Meetings........... 11/14/11 76 FR 70366
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/01/11 .......................
Notice of Availability.............. 06/03/19 84 FR 25495
Notice of Availability Comment 09/03/19 .......................
Period End.
Supplemental NPRM................... 04/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ryan Donaghy, Deputy Branch Chief for Chemical
Security Policy, Rulemaking, and Engagement, Department of Homeland
Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, 245 Murray
Lane SW, Mail Stop 0610, Arlington, VA 20528, Phone: 571 532-4127,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 1670-AA00
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Long-Term Actions
132. Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) [1670-AA01]
Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 621 to 629
Abstract: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
(CISA) previously invited public comment on an Advance Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) during August 2014 for potential revisions
to the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) regulations.
The ANPRM provided an opportunity for the public to provide
recommendations for possible program changes. In June 2020, CISA
published for public comment a retrospective analysis of the CFATS
program. And in January 2021, CISA invited additional public comment
through an ANPRM concerning the removal of certain explosive chemicals
from CFATS. CISA intends to address many of the subjects raised in both
ANPRMs and the retrospective analysis in this regulatory action,
including potential updates to CFATS cybersecurity requirements and
Appendix A to the CFATS regulations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 08/18/14 79 FR 48693
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 10/17/14 .......................
ANPRM............................... 01/06/21 86 FR 495
Announcement of Availability; 06/22/20 85 FR 37393
Retrospective Analysis.
Announcement of Availability; 09/21/20 .......................
Retrospective Analysis Comment
Period End.
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ryan Donaghy, Deputy Branch Chief for Chemical
Security Policy, Rulemaking, and Engagement, Department of Homeland
Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, 245 Murray
Lane SW, Mail Stop 0610, Arlington, VA 20528, Phone: 571 532-4127,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 1670-AA01
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