Department of Homeland Security 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 1660-0023; Effectiveness of a Community's Implementation of the NFIP Community Assistance Program CAC and CAV Reports
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 revision of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this Notice seeks comments concerning the collection of information through the Community Visit Report and the Community Contact Report to assure that communities are achieving flood loss reduction objectives. The two key methods FEMA uses in determining community assistance needs to meet these objectives are through the Community Assistance Contact (CAC) and Community Assistance Visit (CAV), which serve to provide a systematic means of monitoring community National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, OMB No. 1660-0015; Revisions to National Flood Insurance Program Maps: Application Forms and Instructions for (C)LOMAs and (C)LOMR-Fs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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 revision of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this Notice seeks comments concerning information required by FEMA to amend or revise National Flood Insurance Program Maps to remove certain property from the 1-percent annual chance floodplain.
Safety Zone; Lyme Community Days, Chaumont Bay, NY
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for Lyme Community Days Fireworks on Chaumont Bay, Lyme, New York. All vessels are prohibited from transiting the zone except as specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. This action is necessary and intended to ensure safety of life on navigable waters immediately prior to, during, and immediately after the fireworks event.
Electronic Signature and Storage of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification
This final rule amends Department of Homeland Security regulations to provide that employers and recruiters or referrers for a fee who are required to complete and retain the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, may sign this form electronically and retain this form in an electronic format. This final rule makes minor changes to an interim final rule promulgated in 2006.
North Dakota; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of North Dakota (FEMA-1907-DR), dated April 30, 2010, and related determinations.
Regulated Navigation Areas; Bars Along the Coasts of Oregon and Washington; Amendment
The Coast Guard is making a change to the Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) covering the Umpqua River Bar in Oregon so that it does not include those waters between ``Navigation Aid Number 8'' and ``Navigation Aid Number 6'' on the Umpqua River. The change has been requested by a number of individuals and organizations that believe they are able to safely use those waters when the bar is restricted or closed.
Inland Navigation Rules; Correction
In the Federal Register published on April 15, 2010, the Coast Guard placed the Inland Navigation Rules into the Code of Federal Regulations. That publication contained an error in the ``Discussion of the Rule'' section. This error does not impact the regulations, but has caused confusion among some members of the public.
North Dakota; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of North Dakota (FEMA-1907-DR), dated April 30, 2010, and related determinations.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Passenger and Crew Manifest
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Passenger and Crew Manifest (Advance Passenger Information System-APIS). This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).
Accreditation and Approval of Camin Cargo Control, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, Camin Cargo Control, Inc., 230 Marion Ave., Linden, NJ 07036, has been approved to gauge and accredited to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analyses and gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific test or gauger service this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection by calling (202) 344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to cbp.labhq@dhs.gov. Please reference the Web site listed below for a complete listing of CBP approved gaugers and accredited laboratories. https://cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operationssupport/labs scientificsvcs/commercialgaugers/.
National Advisory Council Meeting
This notice announces the date, time, location, and agenda for the next meeting of the National Advisory Council (NAC). At the meeting, the subcommittees will report on their work since the February 10-11, 2010 meeting. This meeting will be open to the public.
Safety Zone; Mississippi River, Mile 840.0 to 839.8
The Coat Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all waters of the Upper Mississippi River, Mile 840.0 to 839.8, extending the entire width of the river. This safety zone is needed to protect persons and vessels from safety hazards associated with a barge based firework display occurring on the Upper Mississippi River. Entry into this zone is be prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Upper Mississippi River or a designated representative.
Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Patuxent River, Solomons, MD
This action is a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to the Coast Guard's June 10, 2010, notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed special local regulations for the ``Chesapeake Challenge'' power boat races, a marine event to be held on the waters of the Patuxent River, near Solomons, MD on October 1, 2010. This supplemental proposal adds an additional date to the ``Chesapeake Challenge'' power boat racing on October 3, 2010. These special local regulations are necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. This action is intended to temporarily restrict vessel traffic in a portion of the Patuxent River during the event.
Safety Zone; Annual Kennewick, WA, Columbia Unlimited Hydroplane Races, Kennewick, WA
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Columbia River in Kennewick, Washington for the ``Annual Kennewick, Washington, Columbia Unlimited Hydroplane Races'' also known as the Tri-City Water Follies Hydroplane Races. The safety zone is necessary to help ensure the safety of the participants as well as the maritime public and will do so by prohibiting all persons and vessels from entering or remaining in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or his designated representative.
Safety Zone; Transformers 3 Movie Filming, Chicago River, Chicago, IL
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Chicago River near Chicago, Illinois. This zone is intended to restrict vessels from a portion of the Chicago River due to the filming of a major motion picture. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect the surrounding public and vessels from the hazards associated with the different types of stunts that will be performed during the filming of this movie.
Oklahoma; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Oklahoma (FEMA-1917-DR), dated May 24, 2010, and related determinations.
Virginia; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Virginia (FEMA-1905-DR), dated April 27, 2010, and related determinations.
New York; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of New York (FEMA-1899-DR), dated April 16, 2010, and related determinations.
New York; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of New York (FEMA-1899-DR), dated April 16, 2010, and related determinations.
West Virginia; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of West Virginia (FEMA-1918-DR), dated June 24, 2010, and related determinations.
West Virginia; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of West Virginia (FEMA-1918-DR), dated June 24, 2010, and related determinations.
California; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of California (FEMA-1911-DR), dated May 7, 2010, and related determinations.
Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Potomac River, Charles County, MD
The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone upon specified waters of the Potomac River. All persons and vessels are prohibited from transiting the zone, except as authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Baltimore. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during a fireworks display launched from a discharge barge located near Dumfries, Virginia. This safety zone is intended to protect the maritime public in a portion of the Potomac River.
Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Port Huron to Mackinac Island Sail Race
The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the annual Port Huron to Mackinac Island Sail Race. This action is necessary to safely control vessel movements in the vicinity of the race starting point and provide for the safety of the general boating public and commercial shipping. During this period, no person or vessel may enter the regulated area without the permission of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM).
Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Service Ombudsman; Agency Information Collection Activities: CIS Ombudsman Case Problem Submission Worksheet, DHS Form 7001 and Virtual Ombudsman System
The Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Service Ombudsman, DHS will submit the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DHS previously published this information collection request (ICR) in the Federal Register on April 29, 2010, 75 FR 22609 for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received by DHS. The purpose of this notice is to allow additional 30-days for public comments.
National Protection and Programs Directorate; Infrastructure Protection Data Call Survey; Correction
On December 22, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Office of Infrastructure Protection (IP), Infrastructure Information Collection Division (IICD) published a 60-day comment period notice in the Federal Register at 74 FR 68070-68071 seeking comments for an information collection entitled, ``IP Data Call.'' This is a correction notice to correct the title of the published 60-day notice to read, ``IP Data Call Survey.'' There are no further updates. This correction notice is issued as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Special Local Regulations; Sabine River, Orange, TX
The Coast Guard proposes to establish a temporary Special Local Regulation in the Port Arthur Captain of the Port Zone on the Sabine River, Orange, Texas. This Special Local Regulation is intended to restrict vessels from portions of the Sabine River during the Thunder on the Sabine boat races. This Special Local Regulation is necessary to protect spectators and vessels from the hazards associated with powerboat races.
Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation; Lead System Integrators [HSAR Case 2009-003]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing an interim rule amending the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) to implement section 6405 of the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007. This section of the Act and these implementing regulations restrict contractors from acting as lead system integrators in the acquisition of DHS major systems if they have direct financial interests in the development or construction of any individual system or element of any system of systems they integrate subject to stated exceptions.
Safety Zones: Annual Events Requiring Safety Zones in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone
The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zones for annual fireworks displays in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone from July 2, 2010 through July 31, 2010. This action is necessary to protect the safety of life and property on navigable waters during these events. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the safety zones without the permission of the Captain of the Port Buffalo.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 1660-0036; Federal Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance Customer Satisfaction Surveys
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 revision of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this Notice seeks comments concerning which is necessary for assessment and improvement of the delivery of disaster assistance. The forms serve as survey tools used to evaluate customer perceptions of effectiveness, timeliness and satisfaction with initial, continuing and final delivery of disaster-related assistance.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, OMB No. 1660-0086; National Flood Insurance Program-Mortgage Portfolio Protection Program (MPPP)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will submit the information collection abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The submission will describe the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort and resources used by respondents to respond) and cost, and the actual data collection instruments FEMA will use.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, OMB No. 1660-0026; State Administrative Plan for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will submit the information collection abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The submission will describe the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort and resources used by respondents to respond) and cost, and the actual data collection instruments FEMA will use.
Extension of the Initial Registration Period for Haitians Under the Temporary Protected Status Program
On January 21, 2010, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security designated Haiti under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for a period of 18 months. DHS established a 180-day registration period (from January 21, 2010, through July 20, 2010). This notice extends the registration period through January 18, 2011. This extension is necessary to provide applicants more time to register for TPS.
Minnesota; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Minnesota (FEMA-1921-DR), dated July 2, 2010, and related determinations.
West Virginia; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of West Virginia (FEMA-1903-DR), dated April 23, 2010, and related determinations.
Virginia; Amendment No. 5 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Virginia (FEMA-1874-DR), dated February 16, 2010, and related determinations.
Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee
The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (HSSTAC) will meet July 20-21, 2010 at 4075 Wilson Blvd., Liberty Conference Center, 3rd Floor in Arlington, VA 22203. This meeting will be partially closed to the public.
Maine; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Maine (FEMA-1920-DR), dated July 1, 2010, and related determinations.
Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the Offshore Supply Vessel MONICA W CALLAIS
The Coast Guard announces that a Certificate of Alternative Compliance was issued for the offshore supply vessel MONICA W CALLAIS as required by 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33 CFR 81.18.
Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the Offshore Supply Vessel CALLAIS SEARCHER
The Coast Guard announces that a Certificate of Alternative Compliance was issued for the offshore supply vessel CALLAIS SEARCHER as required by 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33 CFR 81.18.
Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the Offshore Supply Vessel MARIE ELISE
The Coast Guard announces that a Certificate of Alternative Compliance was issued for the offshore supply vessel MARIE ELISE as required by 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33 CFR 81.18.
Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the Offshore Supply Vessel/Well Stimulation Vessel BLUE TARPON
The Coast Guard announces that a Certificate of Alternative Compliance was issued for the offshore supply vessel BLUE TARPON as required by 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33 CFR 81.18.
Regulated Navigation Area; Hudson River and Port of NY/NJ
The Coast Guard is establishing a regulated navigation area (RNA) from Port Coeymans, New York on the Hudson River to Jersey City, New Jersey on Upper New York Bay, and from Jersey City to the Willis Avenue Bridge site on the Harlem River, New York, including all waters of the East River between these two locations. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters during the load out and transit of the Willis Avenue Bridge replacement span.
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