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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement
[Docket No. ICEB–2022–0014]
RIN 1653–ZA34
Employment Authorization for Haitian
F–1 Nonimmigrant Students
Experiencing Severe Economic
Hardship as a Direct Result of the
Current Crisis in Haiti; Correction
U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement; Department of Homeland
Security.
ACTION: Notice; correction.
AGENCY:
U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE), a
component of the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS), is making a
correction to the notice titled
‘‘Employment Authorization for Haitian
F–1 Nonimmigrant Students
Experiencing Severe Economic
Hardship as a Direct Result of the
Current Crisis in Haiti’’ that published
in the Federal Register on Thursday,
January 26, 2023.
DATES: August 8, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sharon Snyder, Unit Chief, Policy and
Response Unit, Student and Exchange
Visitor Program, MS 5600, U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement,
500 12th Street SW, Washington, DC
20536–5600; email: sevp@ice.dhs.gov,
telephone: (703) 603–3400. This is not
a toll-free number. Program information
can be found at https://www.ice.gov/
sevis/.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
Thursday, January 26, 2023, DHS
published a notice in the Federal
Register at 88 FR 5016. Due to
typographical errors, ICE is replacing
paragraphs within the following
sections, so that the eligibility
requirements are consistent with the
correct F–1 Notice eligibility language:
‘‘Who is covered by this notice?’’ and
‘‘Will the suspension of the
applicability of the standard student
employment requirements apply to an
individual who receives an initial F–1
visa and makes an initial entry into the
United States after the effective date of
this notice in the Federal Register?’’.
ICE is also correcting an incorrect
citation. The corrections are as follows:
(1) On pages 5016 and 5019, under
the sections ‘‘Who is covered by this
notice?’’ and ‘‘Will the suspension of
the applicability of the standard student
employment requirements apply to an
individual who receives an initial F–1
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visa and makes an initial entry into the
United States after the effective date of
this notice in the Federal Register?’’,
ICE is replacing the paragraphs to
correct the eligibility requirements
consistent with the correct F–1 Notice
eligibility language.
(2) On page 5020 and 5021, ICE is
correcting both instances of the CFR
citation to direct the public to the
correct version of the 8 CFR 103.7(c)
(Oct. 1, 2020).
Correction
In FR 2023–01593, Federal Register of
January 26, 2023, ICE is correcting the
following errors:
1. On page 5016, third column, the
text following the heading ‘‘Who is
covered by this notice?’’ is corrected to
read as follows:
This notice applies exclusively to F–
1 nonimmigrant students who meet all
of the following conditions:
(1) Are a citizen of Haiti, regardless of
country of birth (or an individual having
no nationality who last habitually
resided in Haiti);
(2) Were lawfully present in the
United States on the date of publication
of this notice in F–1 nonimmigrant
status, under section 101(a)(15)(F)(i) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act
(INA), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)(i);
(3) Are enrolled in an academic
institution that is Student and Exchange
Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified for
enrollment for F–1 nonimmigrant
students;
(4) Are currently maintaining F–1
nonimmigrant status; and
(5) Are experiencing severe economic
hardship as a direct result of the current
crisis in Haiti.
This notice applies to F–1
nonimmigrant students in an approved
private school in kindergarten through
grade 12, public school grades 9 through
12, and undergraduate and graduate
education. An F–1 nonimmigrant
student covered by this notice who
transfers to another SEVP-certified
academic institution remains eligible for
the relief provided by means of this
notice.
2. On page 5019, second column, the
text following the heading ‘‘Will the
suspension of the applicability of the
standard student employment
requirements apply to an individual
who receives an initial F–1 visa and
makes an initial entry into the United
States after the effective date of this
notice in the Federal Register?’’ is
corrected to read as follows:
No. The suspension of the
applicability of the standard regulatory
requirements only applies to certain F–
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1 nonimmigrant students who meet the
following conditions:
(1) Are a citizen of Haiti, regardless of
country of birth (or an individual having
no nationality who last habitually
resided in Haiti);
(2) Were lawfully present in the
United States on the date of publication
of this notice in F–1 nonimmigrant
status, under section 101(a)(15)(F)(i) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act
(INA), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)(i);
(3) Are enrolled in an academic
institution that is Student and Exchange
Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified for
enrollment for F–1 nonimmigrant
students;
(4) Are currently maintaining F–1
nonimmigrant status; and
(5) Are experiencing severe economic
hardship as a direct result of the current
crisis in Haiti.
This notice applies to F–1
nonimmigrant students in an approved
private school in kindergarten through
grade 12, public school grades 9 through
12, and undergraduate and graduate
education. An F–1 nonimmigrant
student covered by this notice who
transfers to another SEVP-certified
academic institution remains eligible for
the relief provided by means of this
notice.
3. On page 5020, third column, under
the heading ‘‘How may an eligible F–1
nonimmigrant student obtain
employment authorization for offcampus employment with a reduced
course load under this notice?’’, second
paragraph, the reference ‘‘8 CFR
103.7(c)’’ is corrected to read ‘‘8 CFR
103.7(c) (Oct. 1, 2020)’’;
4. On page 5021, second column, item
(a)(2) under ‘‘Processing’’, the reference
‘‘8 CFR 103.7(c)’’ is corrected to read ‘‘8
CFR 103.7(c) (Oct. 1, 2020)’’.
Alejandro Mayorkas,
Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration
Opening of Opportunity for Shippers
To Register as Certified Cargo
Screening Facilities
Transportation Security
Administration, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) is announcing an
opportunity for qualified, interested
shippers who agree to implement
SUMMARY:
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certain security controls to join the
Certified Cargo Screening Program
(CCSP). This notice provides the
procedures necessary to initiate the
registration process.
DATES: Applicable August 8, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons can
contact aircargoprograms@tsa.dhs.gov
to obtain a copy of the information
discussed in this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thomas Friedman, Industry Engagement
Manager, Air Cargo Division, Policy
Plans and Engagement, TSA; Telephone
(571) 227–3555; email:
aircargoprograms@tsa.dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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I. Background
TSA is required by law to ensure the
adequacy of security measures for the
transportation of air cargo.1 TSA
developed the CCSP in 2009 2 to provide
additional means of compliance with
statutory requirements for screening 100
percent of cargo transported on
passenger aircraft.3 The program
established a new regulatory framework
to screen cargo to TSA standards,
relieving the air carrier of the space,
time, and cost pressures associated with
screening cargo using technical means
on airport grounds. Any cargo screening
program that is compliant with the
CCSP regulation meets all national and
international standards required to
transport cargo aboard any commercial
aircraft, including passenger and allcargo aircraft. Under 49 CFR part 1549,
all registered CCSFs must operate under
the Certified Cargo Screening Standard
Security Program (CCSSSP).
Since establishment of the CCSP, TSA
has recognized other capabilities under
this regulatory structure. For example,
in 2018, TSA announced an opportunity
for canine providers to become Certified
Cargo Screening Facilities-Canine
(CCSF–K9).4 The availability to use
CCSF–K9s to screen cargo was a critical
part of TSA’s efforts to support
implementation of a mandate for
members of the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) to screen
100 percent of air cargo transported on
international aircraft, with no
distinction for passenger versus allcargo aircraft, beginning June 30, 2021.
CCSF–K9s are required to comply with
1 49
U.S.C. 44901.
FR 51848 (Aug. 18, 2011), codified at 49 CFR
part 1549.
3 See 49 U.S.C. 44901(g), added by section 1602
of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11
Commission Act of 2007, Public Law 110–53 (121
Stat. 266; Aug. 3, 2007).
4 See 83 FR 60883 (Nov. 27, 2018).
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the security program issued under the
authority of 49 CFR part 1549.
TSA has also historically recognized
Shipper-CCSFs.5 Shipper-CCSFs are
manufacturers who apply the security
controls required under the CCSP in the
course of manufacturing or packaging
their products, who can directly transfer
their manufactured goods or products to
an aircraft operator without a
requirement for additional screening.
Cargo tendered by a Shipper-CCSF may
be transported on any commercial
aircraft. Many medical device and
pharmaceutical manufacturers operate
today as Shipper CCSFs. The CCSP—
including CCSFs, CCSFs-K9 and
Shipper-CCSFs—is fully compliant with
ICAO requirements for air cargo. TSA
has approved Shipper-CCSFs when
requested, but has never fully integrated
these operations into the CCSSSP.
II. How To Become a Registered CCSF
TSA has decided to streamline its
security programs by incorporating
procedures for Shipper CCSFs into the
CCSSSP and, through this notice,
ensuring broad announcement of this
opportunity for shippers to register to
operate as CCSFs. To operate as a CCSF,
a shipper must register with TSA’s
CCSSSP office and be approved as a
holder of the CCSSSP. The security
program includes the requirements to
become a CCSF and, as applicable to
shippers and manufacturers, the
operational requirements for screening
their own products during the course of
manufacturing and packaging, and to
screen other air cargo items to national
and international security standards.
TSA is publishing this notice to
ensure all interested persons are aware
of the opportunity to become a CCSF.
To initiate the registration process,
shippers must send an email indicating
their interest to the email address
identified above under FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT and TSA will
respond with additional information
regarding the application requirements,
including the required procedures to
obtain access to Sensitive Security
Information (SSI) pursuant to 49 CFR
part 1520. Once TSA approves the
applicant’s access to SSI, TSA will
provide a copy of the CCSSSP, which
includes the detailed requirements for
an application to become a CCSF. In
general, each applicant must submit the
5 See, e.g., 01 FR 26229 (May 13, 2021), 30-day
notice for information collection under 49 CFR part
1548, ‘‘the CCSP allows shippers, indirect air
carriers, and other entities to voluntarily participate
in a program through which TSA certifies entities
to screen air cargo off-airport before it is tendered
to air carriers for transport on passenger aircraft.’’
(emphasis added)
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information required by 49 CFR
1549.7(a)(1). Each applicant also must
undergo an onsite corporate assessment
performed by TSA. TSA will use this
information to evaluate the applicant’s
qualifications and readiness to
participate in the CCSP.
The shipper may commence
operations as a CCSF under the security
program after it receives written
approval from TSA that all of TSA’s
requirements are met. As a CCSF, the
shipper could directly transfer cargo to
an aircraft operator without requiring
additional screening. A new registration
under the CCSP is effective for 36
months from the date of approval.
Dated: August 3, 2023.
Eddie D. Mayenschein,
Assistant Administrator, Policy, Plans, and
Engagement.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
[Docket No. FR–7070–N–47]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Office of Housing
Counseling—Agency Performance
Review; OMB Control No.: 2502–0574
Office of Policy Development
and Research, Chief Data Officer, HUD.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
HUD is seeking approval from
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for the information collection
described below. In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is
requesting comment from all interested
parties on the proposed collection of
information. The purpose of this notice
is to allow for an additional 30 days of
public comment.
DATES: Comments Due Date: September
7, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
invited to submit comments regarding
this proposal. Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting
‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open
for Public Comments’’ or by using the
search function. Interested persons are
also invited to submit comments
regarding this proposal and comments
should refer to the proposal by name
and/or OMB Control Number and
should be sent to: Colette Pollard,
Clearance Officer, REE, Department of
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[Notices]
[Pages 53505-53506]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16928]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration
Opening of Opportunity for Shippers To Register as Certified
Cargo Screening Facilities
AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is announcing
an opportunity for qualified, interested shippers who agree to
implement
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certain security controls to join the Certified Cargo Screening Program
(CCSP). This notice provides the procedures necessary to initiate the
registration process.
DATES: Applicable August 8, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons can contact [email protected]
to obtain a copy of the information discussed in this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Friedman, Industry Engagement
Manager, Air Cargo Division, Policy Plans and Engagement, TSA;
Telephone (571) 227-3555; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
TSA is required by law to ensure the adequacy of security measures
for the transportation of air cargo.\1\ TSA developed the CCSP in 2009
\2\ to provide additional means of compliance with statutory
requirements for screening 100 percent of cargo transported on
passenger aircraft.\3\ The program established a new regulatory
framework to screen cargo to TSA standards, relieving the air carrier
of the space, time, and cost pressures associated with screening cargo
using technical means on airport grounds. Any cargo screening program
that is compliant with the CCSP regulation meets all national and
international standards required to transport cargo aboard any
commercial aircraft, including passenger and all-cargo aircraft. Under
49 CFR part 1549, all registered CCSFs must operate under the Certified
Cargo Screening Standard Security Program (CCSSSP).
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\1\ 49 U.S.C. 44901.
\2\ 76 FR 51848 (Aug. 18, 2011), codified at 49 CFR part 1549.
\3\ See 49 U.S.C. 44901(g), added by section 1602 of the
Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007,
Public Law 110-53 (121 Stat. 266; Aug. 3, 2007).
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Since establishment of the CCSP, TSA has recognized other
capabilities under this regulatory structure. For example, in 2018, TSA
announced an opportunity for canine providers to become Certified Cargo
Screening Facilities-Canine (CCSF-K9).\4\ The availability to use CCSF-
K9s to screen cargo was a critical part of TSA's efforts to support
implementation of a mandate for members of the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) to screen 100 percent of air cargo
transported on international aircraft, with no distinction for
passenger versus all-cargo aircraft, beginning June 30, 2021. CCSF-K9s
are required to comply with the security program issued under the
authority of 49 CFR part 1549.
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\4\ See 83 FR 60883 (Nov. 27, 2018).
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TSA has also historically recognized Shipper-CCSFs.\5\ Shipper-
CCSFs are manufacturers who apply the security controls required under
the CCSP in the course of manufacturing or packaging their products,
who can directly transfer their manufactured goods or products to an
aircraft operator without a requirement for additional screening. Cargo
tendered by a Shipper-CCSF may be transported on any commercial
aircraft. Many medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers operate
today as Shipper CCSFs. The CCSP--including CCSFs, CCSFs-K9 and
Shipper-CCSFs--is fully compliant with ICAO requirements for air cargo.
TSA has approved Shipper-CCSFs when requested, but has never fully
integrated these operations into the CCSSSP.
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\5\ See, e.g., 01 FR 26229 (May 13, 2021), 30-day notice for
information collection under 49 CFR part 1548, ``the CCSP allows
shippers, indirect air carriers, and other entities to voluntarily
participate in a program through which TSA certifies entities to
screen air cargo off-airport before it is tendered to air carriers
for transport on passenger aircraft.'' (emphasis added)
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II. How To Become a Registered CCSF
TSA has decided to streamline its security programs by
incorporating procedures for Shipper CCSFs into the CCSSSP and, through
this notice, ensuring broad announcement of this opportunity for
shippers to register to operate as CCSFs. To operate as a CCSF, a
shipper must register with TSA's CCSSSP office and be approved as a
holder of the CCSSSP. The security program includes the requirements to
become a CCSF and, as applicable to shippers and manufacturers, the
operational requirements for screening their own products during the
course of manufacturing and packaging, and to screen other air cargo
items to national and international security standards.
TSA is publishing this notice to ensure all interested persons are
aware of the opportunity to become a CCSF. To initiate the registration
process, shippers must send an email indicating their interest to the
email address identified above under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
and TSA will respond with additional information regarding the
application requirements, including the required procedures to obtain
access to Sensitive Security Information (SSI) pursuant to 49 CFR part
1520. Once TSA approves the applicant's access to SSI, TSA will provide
a copy of the CCSSSP, which includes the detailed requirements for an
application to become a CCSF. In general, each applicant must submit
the information required by 49 CFR 1549.7(a)(1). Each applicant also
must undergo an onsite corporate assessment performed by TSA. TSA will
use this information to evaluate the applicant's qualifications and
readiness to participate in the CCSP.
The shipper may commence operations as a CCSF under the security
program after it receives written approval from TSA that all of TSA's
requirements are met. As a CCSF, the shipper could directly transfer
cargo to an aircraft operator without requiring additional screening. A
new registration under the CCSP is effective for 36 months from the
date of approval.
Dated: August 3, 2023.
Eddie D. Mayenschein,
Assistant Administrator, Policy, Plans, and Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2023-16928 Filed 8-7-23; 8:45 am]
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