Department of Homeland Security March 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Agency Information Collection Activities: Ship's Stores Declaration
The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995: Ship's Stores Declaration. This is a proposed extension of an information collection that was previously approved. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended with no change to the burden hours. This document is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register (69 FR 76952) on December 23, 2004, allowing for a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Establishment of a Container Station
The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995: Establishment of a Container Station. This is a proposed extension of an information collection that was previously approved. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended with no change to the burden hours. This document is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register (69 FR 76951) on December 23, 2004, allowing for a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Certificate of Compliance for Turbine Fuel Withdrawals
The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995: Certificate of Compliance for Turbine Fuel Withdrawals. This is a proposed extension of an information collection that was previously approved. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended with no change to the burden hours. This document is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register (69 FR 76950) on December 23, 2004, allowing for a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Information
The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995: Request for Information. This is a proposed extension of an information collection that was previously approved. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended with no change to the burden hours. This document is published to obtain comments form the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register (69 FR 76951-76952) on December 23, 2004, allowing for a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Entry of Articles for Exhibition
The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995: Entry of Articles for Exhibition. This is a proposed extension of an information collection that was previously approved. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended with no change to the burden hours. This document is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register (69 FR 76955) on December 23, 2004, allowing for a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Record of Foreign Vessel Repair
The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995: Record of Foreign Vessel Repair. This is a proposed extension of an information collection that was previously approved. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended with no change to the burden hours. This document is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register (69 FR 76953) on December 23, 2004, allowing for a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Lay Order Period-General Order Merchandise
The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995: Lay Order PeriodGeneral Order Merchandise. This is a proposed extension of an information collection that was previously approved. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended with no change to the burden hours. This document is published to obtain comments form the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register (69 FR 76953-769354) on December 23, 2004, allowing for a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Implementation of Sector Mobile
The Coast Guard announces the stand-up of Sector Mobile. Sector Mobile Commanding Officer has the authority, responsibility and missions of Group Mobile and Marine Safety Office Mobile in one command. The Coast Guard has established a continuity of operations whereby all previous practices and procedures will remain in effect until superseded by an authorized Coast Guard official or document.
Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Townsend Gut, ME
The Coast Guard has temporarily changed the drawbridge operation regulations that govern the operation of the SR 27 Bridge, at mile 0.7, across Townsend Gut, between Boothbay Harbor and Southport, Maine. This temporary rule requires the bridge to open at specific times between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., each day, from March 14, 2005 through November 30, 2005. Additionally, this temporary rule would also allow four 4-day closures during the effective period of this rule when the bridge may remain in the closed position. This action is necessary to help facilitate rehabilitation construction at the bridge.
Suspension of Community Eligibility
This rule identifies communities, where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with the floodplain management requirements of the program. If the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) receives documentation that the community has adopted the required floodplain management measures prior to the effective suspension date given in this rule, the suspension will not occur and a notice of this will be provided by publication in the Federal Register on a subsequent date.
Kentucky; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA-1578-DR), dated February 8, 2005, and related determinations.
American Samoa; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Territory of American Samoa (FEMA-1582-DR), dated February 18, 2005, and related determinations.
Security Zone; Protection of Military Cargo, Captain of the Port Zone Puget Sound, WA
The Captain of the Port Puget Sound will begin enforcing the Budd Inlet security zone in West Bay, Olympia, WA, on Friday, March 11, 2005 at 8 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. The security zone provides for the security of Department of Defense assets and military cargo in the navigable waters of Puget Sound and adjacent waters. The security zone will be enforced until Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a proposed new information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), this notice seeks comments concerning FEMA's Web site usability study to identify visitors' information needs, usage patterns, preferences, ease of use, and overall satisfaction.
Open Meeting/Conference Call, Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy
In accordance with section 10 (a) (2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, FEMA announces the following committee meeting: Name: Board of Visitors (BOV) for the National Fire Academy. Dates of Meeting: April 5-6, 2005. Place: Building H, Room 300, National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, Maryland. Time: April 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and April 6, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Proposed Agenda: Review National Fire Academy Program Activities.
Homeland Security Advisory Council; Correction
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is correcting a notice that was published in the Federal Register on March 7, 2005, at 70 FR 11017 which announced the holding of a meeting for the purposes of receiving reports and briefings, and member deliberations. In the ADDRESSES section to the notice, DHS inadvertently omitted the identification of the appropriate DHS docket number associated with the notice. DHS would like to announce that the DHS docket number for submitting comments via to this notice is DHS-2005-0019. Directions for submitting comments using this method are outlined within 70 FR 11017.
National Boating Safety Advisory Council
The National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC) and its subcommittees on boats and associated equipment, aftermarket marine equipment, and prevention through people will meet to discuss various issues relating to recreational boating safety. All meetings will be open to the public.
Exclusion Zones for Marine LNG Spills
At the request of the Attorney General of Rhode Island, the Coast Guard is reopening the public comment period on a petition from the City of Fall River, Massachusetts. Fall River?s petition asks the Coast Guard to promulgate regulations establishing thermal and vapor dispersion exclusion zones for marine spills of liquefied natural gas, similar to Department of Transportation regulations for such spills on land. The Attorney General of Rhode Island asked that we reopen the comment period for an additional sixty days, to allow his office to review a threat analysis being prepared for its consideration.
Rates for Pilotage on the Great Lakes
The Coast Guard is changing the rates for pilotage on the Great Lakes. The last full-rate adjustment for pilotage on the Great Lakes became effective in August 2001, and a partial-rate adjustment became effective January 12, 2004. This change is necessary both to generate sufficient revenues for allowable expenses and to ensure that the pilots receive target compensation.
Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Categories of Archaeological Material From the Prehispanic Cultures of the Republic of El Salvador
This document amends the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect the extension of the import restrictions on certain categories of archaeological material from the Prehispanic cultures of the Republic of El Salvador which were imposed by T.D. 95- 20. The Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State, has determined that conditions continue to warrant the imposition of import restrictions. Accordingly, the restrictions will remain in effect for an additional 5 years, and the CBP regulations are being amended to indicate this extension. These restrictions are being extended pursuant to determinations of the United States Department of State made under the terms of the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act in accordance with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property. T.D. 95-20 contains the Designated List of archaeological material representing Prehispanic cultures of El Salvador.
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee
The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) and its working groups will meet to discuss various issues relating to the training and fitness of merchant marine personnel. MERPAC advises the Secretary of Homeland Security on matters relating to the training, qualifications, licensing, and certification of seamen serving in the U.S. merchant marine. All meetings will be open to the public.
Safety and Security Zones; Fifth Coast Guard District
The Coast Guard proposes to remove three established safety/ security zone regulations for Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, Captain of the Port Hampton Roads and Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, Delaware Bay, Delaware River and its tributaries. The Commander of the Fifth Coast Guard District recently issued a District-wide security zone regulation for escorted vessels that will make these three previously established safety/security zone regulations unnecessary. This proposed rule would eliminate any duplication between the three established safety/security zone regulations and the recently established District-wide security zone regulation for escorted vessels.
Security Zone; Fifth Coast Guard District
The Coast Guard is establishing permanent moving security zones around escorted vessels while they are in the navigable waters of the Fifth Coast Guard District. The security zones require all vessels in a 500-yard radius around escorted vessels, to operate at the minimum speed necessary to navigate safely and prohibits any vessels from entering within 100 yards of an escorted vessel. These security zones mitigate potential terrorist acts and enhance public and maritime safety and security.
Regulated Navigation Area; Humboldt Bay Bar Channel and Humboldt Bay Entrance Channel, Humboldt Bay, CA
The Coast Guard is designating the Humboldt Bay Bar Channel and the Humboldt Bay Entrance Channel as a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) for certain commercial vessels transporting oil or hazardous material as cargo. This action is necessary to reduce significant hazards to subject vessels, the port and the public that are present during periods of poor weather conditions. The RNA codifies existing Captain of the Port San Francisco Bay (COTP) policies for vessels transporting oil or certain dangerous cargoes in bulk within Humboldt Bay.
Regulated Navigation Area and Security Zones; High Capacity Passenger Vessels in Alaska
The Coast Guard proposes to establish moving and fixed security zones in the navigable waters of Coast Guard District 17 around and under all high capacity passenger (HCP) vessels. The zones would extend 100 yards from HCP vessels while they are underway and 25 yards from HCP vessels while they are moored or anchored. The Coast Guard also proposes to establish a regulated navigation area that would require other vessels operating within 250 yards of a HCP vessel be subject to speed restrictions. These security zones and regulated navigation area are needed to secure and safeguard HCP vessels and ports from sabotage, terrorist acts, and other incidents. Entry into these security zones would be prohibited, unless specifically authorized by the Coast Guard District 17 Commander, cognizant Captain of the Port, or the on-scene official patrol.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Application to Payoff or Discharge Alien Crewman (Form I-408)
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Application to Pay Off or Discharge Alien Crewman (Form I-408). This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)).
Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Documentation Requirements for Articles Entered Under Various Special Tariff Treatment Provisions
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning Documentation Requirements for Articles Entered Under Various Special Tariff Treatment Provisions. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)).
Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Drawback Process Regulations and Entry Collection Documents
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning Drawback Process Regulations and Entry Collection Documents. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)).
Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Automated Clearinghouse Credit
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning Automated Clearinghouse Credit. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)).
Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa (Form I-193)
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa (Form I-193). This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)).
Petitions for Aliens To Perform Temporary Nonagricultural Services or Labor (H-2B)
On January 27, 2005, at 70 FR 3984, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published a proposed rule in the Federal Register, to provide a uniform review process governing petitions for aliens to perform temporary nonagricultural services or labor. To ensure that the public has ample opportunity to fully review and comment on the proposed rule, DHS has extended the comment period for this rule for an additional 30 days. This document informs the public that the comment period has been extended until April 8, 2005.
Border and Transportation Security Directorate; Notice of 30-Day Information Collection Under Review for United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT)
The Department of Homeland Security, Border and Transportation Security Directorate, DHS has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on January 5, 2004, at 69 FR 479, allowing for a 60- day public comment period. No comments were received by DHS on this information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments.
Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements: Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review; Screener Medical Questionnaire
This notice announces that TSA has forwarded the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. TSA published a Federal Register notice, with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments, of the following collection of information on November 22, 2004, 69 FR 67933.
Notice of Intent To Request Renewal From the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of a Current Public Collection of Information; TSA Customer Comment Card
TSA invites public comment on currently approved information collection requirement abstracted below that will be submitted to OMB for renewal in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Homeland Security Advisory Council
The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) will hold a meeting for the purposes of receiving reports and briefings, and holding member deliberations. The HSAC will receive reports from: the HSAC Task Force on Intelligence and Information Sharing and State Fusion Centers, Chaired by Governor Mitt Romney, Governor of Massachusetts; the HSAC Task Force on Private Sector Information Sharing, Chaired by Mayor Patrick McCrory, Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina; the HSAC Task Force on Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience, Chaired by Dr. Ruth David, CEO of Analytic Services, Inc.; and the HSAC Task Force on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Effect Attacks on American Soil, Chaired by Dr. Lydia Thomas, CEO of Mitretek Systems. Additionally, the HSAC will receive detailed briefings covering specific critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, interdependencies, infrastructure resilience, and vulnerability mitigation. The HSAC will also hold roundtable deliberations and discussions among HSAC members.
Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Severn River, College Creek, Weems Creek and Carr Creek, Annapolis, MD
The Coast Guard is amending the special local regulations at 33 CFR 100.518, established for marine events held annually in the Severn River, Annapolis, Maryland by publishing the name of the events, the dates and modifying the boundaries of the regulated area. The marine events included in this rule include the Safety at Sea Seminar, U.S. Naval Academy crew races and the Blue Angels air show. This rule is intended to restrict vessel traffic in portions of the Severn River during the period of these marine events and is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget (OMB): OMB Control Numbers: 1625-0013, 1625-0032, 1625-0037, 1625-0041, and 1625-0042
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Coast Guard intends to seek the approval of OMB for the renewal of five Information Collection Requests (ICRs). The ICRs comprise (1) 1625- 0013, Plan Approval and Records for Load Lines, (2) 1625-0032, Vessel Inspection Related Forms and Reporting Requirements Under Title 46 U.S. Code, (3) 1625-0037, Certificates of Compliance, Boiler/Pressure Vessel Repairs, Cargo Gear Records, and Shipping Papers, (4) 1625-0041, Various International Agreement Pollution Prevention Certificates and Documents, and Equivalency Certificates, and (5) 1625-0042, Requirements for Lightering of Oil and Hazardous Material Cargoes. Before submitting the ICRs to OMB, the Coast Guard is inviting comments on them as described below.
Special Local Regulations; Rowing Regattas, Indian Creek, Miami Beach, FL
The Coast Guard is establishing temporary special local regulations for several rowing regattas on Indian Creek, in the vicinity of the 63rd Street Bridge, Miami Beach, Florida. This rule is necessary to insure the safety of life of participants and spectators in the regatta area. This rule is intended to restrict vessels from entering the regulated area during the events unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Miami, Florida, or his designated representative. The rule further prohibits anchoring or mooring in the regulated area during the events.
United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement
This document amends the Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'') Regulations on an interim basis to implement the preferential tariff treatment and other customs-related provisions of the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement entered into by the United States and the Republic of Chile.
Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations
Technical information or comments are requested on the proposed Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed BFE modifications for the communities listed below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Rhode Island; Emergency and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Rhode Island (FEMA-3203-EM), dated February 17, 2005, and related determinations.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a proposed continuing collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), this notice seeks comments concerning information collections required for Fire Management Assistance Grant Program (FMAGP) eligibility determinations, grants management, and compliance with other Federal laws and regulations,
Massachusetts; Emergency and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (FEMA-3201-EM), dated February 17, 2005, and related determinations.
Nevada; Emergency and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Nevada (FEMA-3202-EM), dated February 17, 2005, and related determinations.
Arizona; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Arizona (FEMA-1581-DR), dated February 17, 2005, and related determinations.
Connecticut; Emergency and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Connecticut (FEMA-3200-EM), dated February 17, 2005, and related determinations.
Illinois; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration
This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for the State of Illinois (FEMA-3199-EM), dated February 1, 2005, and related determinations.
Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations
Technical information or comments are requested on the proposed Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed BFE modifications for the communities listed below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Kansas; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Kansas (FEMA-1579-DR), dated February 8, 2005, and related determinations.
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