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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
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Regulatory Information Service Center.
Christina E. McDonald,
Associate General Counsel for Regulatory
Affairs.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY—COMPLETED ACTIONS
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
351 ....................
Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation, Subcontractor Labor Hour Rates Under Time and Materials
Contracts.
Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information (HSAR
Case 2015–001).
352 ....................
1601–AA65
1601–AA76
U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES—PROPOSED RULE STAGE
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
353 ....................
Modernizing H–1B Requirements and Oversight, Providing Flexibility in the F–1 Program, and Program
Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers (Reg Plan Seq No. 90).
Modernizing H–2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections (Reg Plan Seq No. 91) ......
Petition for Immigrant Worker Reforms ...........................................................................................................
Modernizing Regulations Governing Nonimmigrant Workers ..........................................................................
354 ....................
355 ....................
356 ....................
1615–AC70
1615–AC76
1615–AC85
1615–AC88
References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
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U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES—FINAL RULE STAGE
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
357 ....................
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements (Reg Plan Seq No. 93).
References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
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U.S. COAST GUARD—PROPOSED RULE STAGE
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
358 ....................
359 ....................
360 ....................
Claims Procedures Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 .................................................................................
Cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System (Reg Plan Seq No. 95) ................................................
MARPOL Annex VI; Prevention of Air Pollution From Ships (Reg Plan Seq No. 96) ...................................
1625–AA03
1625–AC77
1625–AC78
References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
U.S. COAST GUARD—FINAL RULE STAGE
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
361 ....................
362 ....................
User Fees for Inspected Towing Vessels ........................................................................................................
Lifejacket Approval Harmonization ..................................................................................................................
1625–AC55
1625–AC62
U.S. COAST GUARD—LONG-TERM ACTIONS
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
363 ....................
Commercial Fishing Vessels—Implementation of 2010 and 2012 Legislation ...............................................
1625–AB85
TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION—LONG-TERM ACTIONS
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
364 ....................
365 ....................
Vetting of Certain Surface Transportation Employees ....................................................................................
Amending Vetting Requirements for Employees With Access to a Security Identification Display Area
(SIDA).
1652–AA69
1652–AA70
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY—PROPOSED RULE STAGE
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
366 ....................
Updates to Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands Regulations to Implement the Federal
Flood Risk Management Standard (Reg Plan Seq No. 105).
1660–AB12
References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
CYBERSECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY—PROPOSED RULE STAGE
Title
367 ....................
368 ....................
Ammonium Nitrate Security Program ..............................................................................................................
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) .....................................................................................
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
Office of the Secretary (OS)
Completed Actions
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Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
351. Homeland Security Acquisition
Regulation, Subcontractor Labor Hour
Rates Under Time and Materials
Contracts [1601–AA65]
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 5 U.S.C.
302; 41 U.S.C. 418b(a); 41 U.S.C.
418b(b); 41 U.S.C. 414; 48 CFR 1,
subpart 1.3; DHS Delegation Number
0700
Abstract: The Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) is
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withdrawing its proposed rule titled
Homeland Security Acquisition
Regulation (HSAR) Subcontractor Labor
Hour Rates Under Time and Materials
Contracts (HSAR Case 2010–001) and
providing a Notice of Withdrawal. The
notice of proposed rulemaking proposed
to amend the Homeland Security
Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) parts
3016 and 3052 to require DHS contracts
for time and material or labor hours
(T&M/LH) to include separate labor
hour rates for subcontractors and a
description of the method that will be
used to record and bill for labor hours
for both contractors and subcontractors.
DHS is withdrawing this proposed rule
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1670–AA00
1670–AA01
because of differing agency priorities
and the staleness of the public
comments. DHS will not take any
further action on this proposal at this
time.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Notice of Withdrawal.
Date
FR Cite
08/21/12
10/22/12
77 FR 50449
09/19/23
88 FR 64399
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
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Agency Contact: Catherine Benavides,
Senior Procurement Analyst,
Department of Homeland Security,
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer,
Acquisition Policy and Legislation
Branch, Acquisition Policy & Oversight
Division, 6595 Springfield Drive,
Springfield, VA 22150, Phone: 202 875–
1049, Email: catherine.benavides@
hq.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1601–AA65
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
352. Homeland Security Acquisition
Regulation: Safeguarding of Controlled
Unclassified Information (HSAR Case
2015–001) [1601–AA76]
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq.
No. 90 in part II of this issue of the
Federal Register.
RIN: 1615–AC70
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
implements 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
defines key terms, outlines security
requirements and inspection provisions
for contractor information technology
(IT) systems that store, process or
transmit CUI, institutes incident
notification and response procedures,
and identifies post-incident credit
monitoring requirements.
Timetable:
354. Modernizing H–2 Program
Requirements, Oversight, and Worker
Protections [1615–AC76]
Action
Date
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NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
NPRM Comment
Period Extended.
NPRM Comment
Period Extended End.
Final Rule ............
Final Rule Correction.
Final Rule Effective.
FR Cite
01/19/17
03/20/17
82 FR 6429
03/20/17
82 FR 14341
04/19/17
06/21/23
07/21/23
88 FR 40560
88 FR 47054
07/21/23
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
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS)
Proposed Rule Stage
353. Modernizing H–1B Requirements
And Oversight, Providing Flexibility in
the F–1 Program, and Program
Improvements Affecting Other
Nonimmigrant Workers [1615–AC70]
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq.
No. 91 in part II of this issue of the
Federal Register.
RIN: 1615–AC76
355. • Petition for Immigrant Worker
Reforms [1615–AC85]
Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 112; 8 U.S.C.
1103(a); 8 U.S.C. 1153(b); 8 U.S.C.
1154(a)(1)(E) and (F); 8 U.S.C.
1182(a)(5)(C) and (r)
Abstract: The Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing
to amend its regulations governing
employment-based immigrant petitions
in the first, second, and third preference
classifications. Petitions for these
classifications are filed by employers, or
in certain cases by noncitizens on their
own behalf, to bring talent and skills to
the United States. The proposed rule
would, if finalized, codify current
policy guidance and implement
administrative decisions regarding
successorship-in-interest and ability to
pay; update provisions governing
extraordinary ability and outstanding
professors and researchers; modernize
outdated provisions for individuals of
extraordinary ability and outstanding
professors and researchers; clarify
evidentiary requirements for first
preference classifications, second
preference national interest waiver
(NIW) classifications, and physicians of
national and international renown;
implement reforms to ensure the
integrity of the I–140 program; and
correct errors and omissions.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
FR Cite
08/00/24
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles Nimick,
Chief, Business and Foreign Workers
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Division, Office of Policy and Strategy,
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–AC85
356. • Modernizing Regulations
Governing Nonimmigrant Workers
[1615–AC88]
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101; 8
U.S.C. 1184; 8 U.S.C. 1324a
Abstract: The Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to
amend its regulations governing certain
nonimmigrant workers. The proposed
changes include updating the
employment authorization rules
regarding dependent spouses of certain
nonimmigrants; increasing flexibilities
for certain nonimmigrant workers,
including those who resign or are
terminated from employment and
religious workers who have reached
their maximum period of stay or are
waiting for immigrant visas to become
available; and additional measures to
modernize policies and procedures for
Employment Authorization Documents.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
Date
FR Cite
10/00/24
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mark Phillips,
Residence and Naturalization Division
Chief, Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Office of Policy
and Strategy, 5900 Capital Gateway
Drive, Suite 4S190, Camp Springs, MD
20588–0009, Phone: 240 721–3000.
RIN: 1615–AC88
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS)
Final Rule Stage
357. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services Fee Schedule and Changes to
Certain Other Immigration Benefit
Request Requirements [1615–AC68]
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq.
No. 93 in part II of this issue of the
Federal Register.
RIN: 1615–AC68
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Proposed Rule Stage
Final Rule Stage
358. Claims Procedures Under the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990 [1625–AA03]
361. User Fees for Inspected Towing
Vessels [1625–AC55]
Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103; 46
U.S.C. 2110; Pub. L. 115–282, sec. 815
Abstract: This rulemaking would
revise user fees for towing vessels
inspected under 46 CFR subchapter M
and update the existing user fee in 46
CFR 2.10–101 for sea-going towing
vessels inspected under 46 CFR
subchapter I. These user fees are for
services related to the inspection of
these vessels and will reflect the
differences in cost to the government to
provide these services to vessels that
use a safety management system
involving a third party and vessels that
do not.
Timetable:
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 ..................
FR Cite
08/12/92
09/09/92
12/10/92
57 FR 36314
57 FR 41104
11/01/11
01/30/12
76 FR 67385
03/00/24
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
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359. Cybersecurity in the Marine
Transportation System [1625–AC77]
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq.
No. 95 in part II of this issue of the
Federal Register.
RIN: 1625–AC77
360. Marpol Annex VI; Prevention of
Air Pollution From Ships [1625–AC78]
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq.
No. 96 in part II of this issue of the
Federal Register.
RIN: 1625–AC78
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Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
FR Cite
01/11/22
04/11/22
I
07/00/24
87 FR 1378
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hnatow,
Project Manager, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard,
Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG–
CVC–1), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr.
Avenue SE, STOP 7501, Washington,
DC 20593–7501, Phone: 202 372–1216,
Email: jennifer.l.hnatow@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625–AC55
362. 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 would
amend the lifejacket approval
requirements and follow-up program
requirements by incorporating new binational standards. At the same time,
the Coast Guard would 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 intended to replace
the legacy standards. The amendments
would 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,
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while reducing the burden for
manufacturers in both the approval
process and follow-up program. The
rule is expected to provide a cost
savings 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 potentially 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
NPRM ..................
NPRM Correction
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
Date
04/07/23
05/01/23
06/06/23
FR Cite
88 FR 21016
88 FR 26514
07/00/24
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
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Long-Term Actions
363. Commercial Fishing Vessels—
Implementation of 2010 and 2012
Legislation [1625–AB85]
Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 4502 and
5103; Pub. L. 111–281; Pub. L. 112–213
Abstract: The Coast Guard will
implement 2010 and 2012 legislation
that pertains to uninspected commercial
fishing industry vessels. The
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
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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
Action
Final Rule ............
FR Cite
81 FR 40437
81 FR 53986
09/19/16
12/18/16
03/00/25
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Joseph Myers, Project
Manager, 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: 202 372–1249,
Email: joseph.d.myers@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625–AB85
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
Transportation Security Administration
(TSA)
Long-Term Actions
364. Vetting of Certain Surface
Transportation Employees [1652–AA69]
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Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 114; Pub. L.
108–90, sec. 520; Pub. L. 110–53, secs.
1411, 1414, 1512, 1520, 1522, and 1531
Abstract: The 9/11 Act requires
vetting of certain railroad, public
transportation, and over-the-road bus
employees. Also, 6 U.S.C. 469 requires
TSA to collect fees to recover the costs
of the vetting services. On May 23, 2023,
the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) issued a proposed
rule to establish the standards and
procedures to conduct the required
vetting and recover costs. This
regulation is related to 1652–AA55,
Security Training for Surface
Transportation Employees.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
NPRM Extension
of Comment
Period.
NPRM Extension
Comment Period End.
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FR Cite
05/23/23
08/21/23
88 FR 33472
08/22/23
88 FR 57044
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To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Victor Parker, Branch
Manager, Policy Development Branch,
Surface Division, Department of
Homeland Security, Transportation
Security Administration, Policy, Plans
and Engagement, 6595 Springfield
Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598–
6028, Phone: 571 227–3664, Email:
victor.parker@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
Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598–
6002, Phone: 571 227–3653, Email:
christine.beyer@tsa.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1652–AA69
365. 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 an appeal
and waiver process for the issuance of
credentials for unescorted access, and
propose an extension of the lookback
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:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
10/01/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
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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
Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598–
6002, Phone: 571 227–3653, Email:
christine.beyer@tsa.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1652–AA70
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)
Proposed Rule Stage
366. Updates to Floodplain
Management and Protection of
Wetlands Regulations To Implement
the Federal Flood Risk Management
Standard [1660–AB12]
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq.
No. 105 in part II of this issue of the
Federal Register.
RIN: 1660–AB12
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (DHS)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Security Agency (CISA)
Proposed Rule Stage
367. 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
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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
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
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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
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Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ryan Donaghy,
Deputy Branch Chief for Chemical
Security Policy, Rulemaking, and
Engagement, Department of Homeland
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cisa.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1670–AA00
368. 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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10/17/14
79 FR 48693
01/06/21
06/22/20
86 FR 495
85 FR 37393
09/21/20
11/00/23
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.
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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 June 13, 2023, 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.
Christina E. McDonald,
Associate General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs.
Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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351....................... Homeland Security 1601-AA65
Acquisition Regulation,
Subcontractor Labor Hour
Rates Under Time and
Materials Contracts.
352....................... Homeland Security 1601-AA76
Acquisition Regulation:
Safeguarding of
Controlled Unclassified
Information (HSAR Case
2015-001).
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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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353....................... Modernizing H-1B 1615-AC70
Requirements and
Oversight, Providing
Flexibility in the F-1
Program, and Program
Improvements Affecting
Other Nonimmigrant
Workers (Reg Plan Seq No.
90).
354....................... Modernizing H-2 Program 1615-AC76
Requirements, Oversight,
and Worker Protections
(Reg Plan Seq No. 91).
355....................... Petition for Immigrant 1615-AC85
Worker Reforms.
356....................... Modernizing Regulations 1615-AC88
Governing Nonimmigrant
Workers.
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this
issue of the Federal Register.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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357....................... U.S. Citizenship and 1615-AC68
Immigration Services Fee
Schedule and Changes to
Certain Other Immigration
Benefit Request
Requirements (Reg Plan
Seq No. 93).
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this
issue of the Federal Register.
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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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358....................... Claims Procedures Under 1625-AA03
the Oil Pollution Act of
1990.
359....................... Cybersecurity in the 1625-AC77
Marine Transportation
System (Reg Plan Seq No.
95).
360....................... MARPOL Annex VI; 1625-AC78
Prevention of Air
Pollution From Ships (Reg
Plan Seq No. 96).
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this
issue of the Federal Register.
U.S. Coast Guard--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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361....................... User Fees for Inspected 1625-AC55
Towing Vessels.
362....................... 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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363....................... Commercial Fishing 1625-AB85
Vessels--Implementation
of 2010 and 2012
Legislation.
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Transportation Security Administration--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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364....................... Vetting of Certain Surface 1652-AA69
Transportation Employees.
365....................... Amending Vetting 1652-AA70
Requirements for
Employees With Access to
a Security Identification
Display Area (SIDA).
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Federal Emergency Management Agency--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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366....................... Updates to Floodplain 1660-AB12
Management and Protection
of Wetlands Regulations
to Implement the Federal
Flood Risk Management
Standard (Reg Plan Seq
No. 105).
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this
issue of the Federal Register.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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367....................... Ammonium Nitrate Security 1670-AA00
Program.
368....................... Chemical Facility Anti- 1670-AA01
Terrorism Standards
(CFATS).
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Office of the Secretary (OS)
Completed Actions
351. Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation, Subcontractor Labor Hour
Rates Under Time and Materials Contracts [1601-AA65]
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 5 U.S.C. 302; 41 U.S.C. 418b(a); 41
U.S.C. 418b(b); 41 U.S.C. 414; 48 CFR 1, subpart 1.3; DHS Delegation
Number 0700
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is withdrawing
its proposed rule titled Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation
(HSAR) Subcontractor Labor Hour Rates Under Time and Materials
Contracts (HSAR Case 2010-001) and providing a Notice of Withdrawal.
The notice of proposed rulemaking proposed to amend the Homeland
Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) parts 3016 and 3052 to require
DHS contracts for time and material or labor hours (T&M/LH) to include
separate labor hour rates for subcontractors and a description of the
method that will be used to record and bill for labor hours for both
contractors and subcontractors. DHS is withdrawing this proposed rule
because of differing agency priorities and the staleness of the public
comments. DHS will not take any further action on this proposal at this
time.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/21/12 77 FR 50449
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/22/12 .......................
Notice of Withdrawal................ 09/19/23 88 FR 64399
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
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Agency Contact: Catherine Benavides, Senior Procurement Analyst,
Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement
Officer, Acquisition Policy and Legislation Branch, Acquisition Policy
& Oversight Division, 6595 Springfield Drive, Springfield, VA 22150,
Phone: 202 875-1049, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 1601-AA65
352. 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
implements 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 defines key terms, outlines security
requirements and inspection provisions for contractor information
technology (IT) systems that store, process or transmit CUI, institutes
incident notification and response procedures, and identifies 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.......................... 06/21/23 88 FR 40560
Final Rule Correction............... 07/21/23 88 FR 47054
Final Rule Effective................ 07/21/23 .......................
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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)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Proposed Rule Stage
353. Modernizing H-1B Requirements And Oversight, Providing Flexibility
in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other
Nonimmigrant Workers [1615-AC70]
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 90 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 1615-AC70
354. Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker
Protections [1615-AC76]
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 91 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 1615-AC76
355. Petition for Immigrant Worker Reforms [1615-AC85]
Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 112; 8 U.S.C. 1103(a); 8 U.S.C. 1153(b);
8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(E) and (F); 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(5)(C) and (r)
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to
amend its regulations governing employment-based immigrant petitions in
the first, second, and third preference classifications. Petitions for
these classifications are filed by employers, or in certain cases by
noncitizens on their own behalf, to bring talent and skills to the
United States. The proposed rule would, if finalized, codify current
policy guidance and implement administrative decisions regarding
successorship-in-interest and ability to pay; update provisions
governing extraordinary ability and outstanding professors and
researchers; modernize outdated provisions for individuals of
extraordinary ability and outstanding professors and researchers;
clarify evidentiary requirements for first preference classifications,
second preference national interest waiver (NIW) classifications, and
physicians of national and international renown; implement reforms to
ensure the integrity of the I-140 program; and correct errors and
omissions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/00/24 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles Nimick, Chief, Business and Foreign Workers
Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, 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-AC85
356. Modernizing Regulations Governing Nonimmigrant Workers
[1615-AC88]
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101; 8 U.S.C. 1184; 8 U.S.C. 1324a
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to
amend its regulations governing certain nonimmigrant workers. The
proposed changes include updating the employment authorization rules
regarding dependent spouses of certain nonimmigrants; increasing
flexibilities for certain nonimmigrant workers, including those who
resign or are terminated from employment and religious workers who have
reached their maximum period of stay or are waiting for immigrant visas
to become available; and additional measures to modernize policies and
procedures for Employment Authorization Documents.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/00/24 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mark Phillips, Residence and Naturalization
Division Chief, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Office of Policy and Strategy, 5900 Capital
Gateway Drive, Suite 4S190, Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009, Phone: 240
721-3000.
RIN: 1615-AC88
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Final Rule Stage
357. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes
to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements [1615-AC68]
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 93 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 1615-AC68
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Proposed Rule Stage
358. Claims Procedures Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 [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................................ 03/00/24 .......................
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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
359. Cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System [1625-AC77]
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 95 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 1625-AC77
360. Marpol Annex VI; Prevention of Air Pollution From Ships [1625-
AC78]
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 96 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 1625-AC78
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Final Rule Stage
361. User Fees for Inspected Towing Vessels [1625-AC55]
Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103; 46 U.S.C. 2110; Pub. L. 115-282,
sec. 815
Abstract: This rulemaking would revise user fees for towing vessels
inspected under 46 CFR subchapter M and update the existing user fee in
46 CFR 2.10-101 for sea-going towing vessels inspected under 46 CFR
subchapter I. These user fees are for services related to the
inspection of these vessels and will reflect the differences in cost to
the government to provide these services to vessels that use a safety
management system involving a third party and vessels that do not.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/11/22 87 FR 1378
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/11/22 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 07/00/24 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hnatow, Project Manager, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-
CVC-1), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, STOP 7501, Washington,
DC 20593-7501, Phone: 202 372-1216, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 1625-AC55
362. 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 would amend the lifejacket approval
requirements and follow-up program requirements by incorporating new
bi-national standards. At the same time, the Coast Guard would 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
intended to replace the legacy standards. The amendments would
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. The rule is expected to provide a cost savings 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 potentially 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................................ 04/07/23 88 FR 21016
NPRM Correction..................... 05/01/23 88 FR 26514
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/06/23 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 07/00/24 .......................
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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
363. Commercial Fishing Vessels--Implementation of 2010 and 2012
Legislation [1625-AB85]
Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 4502 and 5103; Pub. L. 111-281; Pub. L.
112-213
Abstract: The Coast Guard will implement 2010 and 2012 legislation
that pertains to uninspected commercial fishing industry vessels. The
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
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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............. 09/19/16 .......................
NPRM Comment Period Extended End.... 12/18/16 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 03/00/25 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Joseph Myers, Project Manager, 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: 202 372-1249, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 1625-AB85
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Long-Term Actions
364. Vetting of Certain Surface Transportation Employees [1652-AA69]
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 114; Pub. L. 108-90, sec. 520; Pub. L.
110-53, secs. 1411, 1414, 1512, 1520, 1522, and 1531
Abstract: The 9/11 Act requires vetting of certain railroad, public
transportation, and over-the-road bus employees. Also, 6 U.S.C. 469
requires TSA to collect fees to recover the costs of the vetting
services. On May 23, 2023, the Transportation Security Administration
(TSA) issued a proposed rule to establish the standards and procedures
to conduct the required vetting and recover costs. This regulation is
related to 1652-AA55, Security Training for Surface Transportation
Employees.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 05/23/23 88 FR 33472
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/21/23 .......................
NPRM Extension of Comment Period.... 08/22/23 88 FR 57044
NPRM Extension Comment Period End... 10/01/23 .......................
Final Rule.......................... To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Victor Parker, Branch Manager, Policy Development
Branch, Surface Division, Department of Homeland Security,
Transportation Security Administration, Policy, Plans and Engagement,
6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6028, Phone: 571
227-3664, 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-AA69
365. 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 an appeal and
waiver process for the issuance of credentials for unescorted access,
and propose an extension of the lookback 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)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Proposed Rule Stage
366. Updates to Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands
Regulations To Implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
[1660-AB12]
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 105 in part II of this
issue of the Federal Register.
RIN: 1660-AB12
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Proposed Rule Stage
367. 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
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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................... 01/00/24 .......................
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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
368. 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.
NPRM................................ 11/00/23 .......................
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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-AA01
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