Department of Homeland Security 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.