Department of Homeland Security February 23, 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is amending its regulations governing the employment authorization of aliens and the employment eligibility verification process. This rule provides for employer-specific employment authorization for certain aliens lawfully enlisted into the U.S. Armed Forces (Armed Forces), and those whose enlistment the Secretary with jurisdiction over such Armed Force has determined would be vital to the national interest. This rule also adds the military identification card to the list of documents acceptable for establishing employment eligibility and identity for the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9), but only for use by the Armed Forces to verify employment eligibility of aliens lawfully enlisted in the Armed Forces. This rule is necessary to conform DHS regulations to existing statutory authorities regarding the enlistment of aliens by the Armed Forces.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Chickahominy River in the vicinity of Charles City County and James City County, VA in support of the demolition of the Route 5 Bridge over the Chickahominy River. This action will protect the maritime public on the Chickahominy River from the hazards associated with bridge demolition and explosive blasting.

The Coast Guard proposes a temporary safety zone within the navigable waters of Oceanside Harbor for the Ironman 70.3 California. This temporary safety zone is necessary to provide safety for the swimmers, crew, spectators, vessels and other users of the waterway. Persons and vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring within this safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or his designated representative.