Department of Homeland Security June 30, 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Coast Guard is implementing safety zones for annual fireworks displays in the Captain of the Port Detroit Zone during July 2006. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life and property on navigable waters during these events. These safety zones will restrict vessel traffic from a portion of the Captain of the Port Detroit Zone.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone encompassing the navigable waters of the St. Lawrence River during the Hydroplane Races on July 1, 2006 and July 2, 2006. This safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of spectators and vessels from the hazards associated with high speed boat races. This safety zone is intended to restrict vessel traffic from a portion of the St. Lawrence River in Ogdensburg, NY.

The Department of Homeland Security announced the establishment of the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council (CIPAC) by Notice published in the Federal Register on March 24, 2006 (``First CIPAC Notice''). That Notice identified the purpose of the committee as well as its membership. This Notice identifies the institutions currently serving as CIPAC members. This Notice also identifies the government entities that comprise the Government Coordinating Council for each sector.

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: Protest. This is a proposed extension of an information collection that was previously approved. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended without a 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 (71 FR 19197) on April 13, 2006, 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.

This document announces a modification to the Customs and Border Protection Automated Commercial System (ACS) Reconciliation prototype test that adds to the issues subject to the Reconciliation process those arising under the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement. Other than this modification, the test remains the same as set forth in previously published Federal Register notices.