Department of Homeland Security September 2012 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

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Agency Information Collection Activities: Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, Form I-693; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection
Document Number: 2012-22093
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-07
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be submitting 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 notice was previously published in the Federal Register on June 18, 2012, at 77 FR 36285, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS received one submission from one commenter in response to the 60-day notice.
Homeland Security Advisory Council
Document Number: 2012-22065
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-07
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) will meet in person and members of the public may participate by conference call on September 25, 2012. The two-day meeting will be partially closed to the public.
Special Local Regulation: Hydroplane Races in Lake Sammamish, WA
Document Number: 2012-22012
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-09-07
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce the Special Local Regulation, Hydroplane Races within the Captain of the Port Puget Sound Area of Responsibility for the 2012 Fall Championship hydroplane event in Lake Sammamish, WA from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. each day from September 28, 2012 through September 30, 2012. This action is necessary to restrict vessel movement in the vicinity of the race courses thereby ensuring the safety of participants and spectators during these events. During the enforcement period non-participant vessels are prohibited from entering the designated race areas. Spectator craft entering, exiting or moving within the spectator area must operate at speeds which will create a minimum wake.
Safety Zones; Annual Firework Displays Within the Captain of the Port, Puget Sound Area of Responsibility
Document Number: 2012-22010
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-09-07
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone for the Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival during the date and time noted below. This action is necessary to prevent injury and to protect life and property of the maritime public from the hazards associated with the firework display. During the enforcement period, entry into, transit through, mooring, or anchoring within these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Puget Sound or his Designated Representative.
Medical Waivers for Merchant Mariner Credential Applicants With Anti-Tachycardia Devices or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Document Number: 2012-22006
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-09-07
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is seeking public comment regarding criteria for granting medical waivers to mariners who have anti-tachycardia devices or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). Current Coast Guard guidance found in Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 04-08, Medical and Physical Evaluation Guidelines for Merchant Mariner Credentials (NVIC 04-08), states that anti-tachycardia devices or ICDs are generally not waiverable. The Coast Guard is considering changing that policy. Prior to issuing a policy change on whether to grant waivers for anti-tachycardia devices or ICDs and the criteria for such waivers, the Coast Guard will accept comments from the public on whether the proposed criteria would adequately address safety concerns regarding merchant mariners with ICDs.
Safety Zone, ESI Ironman 70.3 Augusta Triathlon, Savannah River; Augusta, GA
Document Number: 2012-22004
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-09-07
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the waters of the Savannah River in Augusta, Georgia during the ESI Ironman 70.3 Augusta Triathlon on Sunday, September 30, 2012. The event will include a 1.1 mile swim on the waters of the Savannah River. The temporary safety zone is necessary for the safety of the race participants, participant vessels, spectators, and the general public during the swim portion of the competition. Persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Savannah or a designated representative.
Vessels in Foreign and Domestic Trades
Document Number: 2012-21999
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-09-06
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection
Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR); Revision Initiative [HSAR Case 2009-002]; Correction
Document Number: 2012-21961
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-09-06
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
DHS is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of August 22, 2012. As published, the final rule incorrectly uses the word (DATE) in several places in part 3052 of title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations. We are correcting each instance of (DATE) to correctly state the appropriate date of ``(SEP 2012)''. The final rule amended multiple sections of the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) to align existing content with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); implemented Section 695 of the Post- Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 by restricting the length of certain noncompetitive contracts entered into by the Department of Homeland Security to facilitate the response to or recovery from a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other manmade disaster; clarified agency acquisition regulations; and made editorial corrections.
Safety Zone; Head of the Cuyahoga, U.S. Rowing Masters Head Race National Championship, and Dragon Boat Festival, Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, OH
Document Number: 2012-21921
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-09-06
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will establish a temporary safety zone on the Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, OH. This safety zone is intended to restrict vessels from a portion of the Cuyahoga River during the Head of the Cuyahoga, the U.S. Rowing Masters Head Race International Championship, and the Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival. This safety zone is necessary to protect spectators, participants, and vessels from the hazards associated with rowing regattas.
Safety Zone; TriRock San Diego, San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA
Document Number: 2012-21920
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-09-06
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone upon the navigable waters of the San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA, in support of a bay swim in San Diego Harbor. This safety zone is necessary to provide for the safety of the participants, crew, spectators, participating vessels, and other vessels and 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.
Safety Zone: America's Cup World Series Regattas, San Francisco Bay; San Francisco, CA
Document Number: 2012-21919
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-09-06
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone for sailing regattas to be conducted on the waters of San Francisco Bay adjacent to the City of San Francisco waterfront in the vicinity of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. This rule will regulate the on-water activities associated with 2012 America's Cup World Series regattas scheduled for October 2-3, 2012. This safety zone is established to ensure the safety of mariners transiting the area from the dangers associated with the sailing events. Unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or remaining in the safety zone without permission of the Captain of the Port or their designated representative.
Louisiana; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration
Document Number: 2012-21787
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-05
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-3347-EM), dated August 27, 2012, and related determinations.
Mississippi; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration
Document Number: 2012-21785
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-05
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for the State of Mississippi (FEMA-3348-EM), dated August 28, 2012, and related determinations.
Mississippi; Emergency and Related Determinations
Document Number: 2012-21782
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-05
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Mississippi (FEMA-3348-EM), dated August 28, 2012, and related determinations.
Regulated Navigation Area; Thames River Degaussing Range Replacement Operations; New London, CT
Document Number: 2012-21760
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-09-05
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard proposes to establish a regulated navigation area (RNA) on the navigable waters of the Thames River in New London Harbor, New London, CT. The proposed RNA would establish speed and wake restrictions as well as allow the Coast Guard to prohibit all vessel traffic through the RNA during degaussing range replacement operations, both planned and unforeseen, that could pose an imminent hazard to persons and vessels operating in the area. This rule is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters during the replacement of the degaussing range and its supporting system.
Special Anchorage Area; Stockton Springs, ME
Document Number: 2012-21759
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-09-05
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard proposes to establish a special anchorage area in Stockton Springs, Maine. This proposed action is necessary to facilitate safe navigation in that area and provide safe and secure anchorages for vessels not more than 20 meters in length. This action is intended to increase the safety of life and property in Stockton Springs, improve the safety of anchored vessels, and provide for the overall safe and efficient flow of vessel traffic and commerce.
Louisiana; Emergency and Related Determinations
Document Number: 2012-21756
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-05
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-3347-EM), dated August 27, 2012, and related determinations.
New Mexico; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
Document Number: 2012-21755
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-05
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of New Mexico (FEMA-4079-DR), dated August 24, 2012, and related determinations.
Oklahoma; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
Document Number: 2012-21747
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-05
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Oklahoma (FEMA-4078-DR), dated August 22, 2012, and related determinations.
Ohio; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
Document Number: 2012-21746
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-05
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Ohio (FEMA-4077-DR), dated August 20, 2012, and related determinations.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget
Document Number: 2012-21736
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-04
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding Information Collection Requests (ICRs), abstracted below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting approval of a revision to the following collections of information: 1625-0016, Welding and Hot Work Permits; Posting of Warning Signs; 1625-0023, Barge Fleeting Facility Records; 1625-0038, Plan Approval and Records for Tank, Passenger, Cargo, and Miscellaneous Vessels, Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, Nautical School Vessels and Oceanographic Research Vessels46 CFR subchapters D, H, I, I-A, R and U; and 1625-0039, Declaration of Inspection Before Transfer of Liquid Cargo in Bulk. Our ICRs describe the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and comments by OIRA ensure we only impose paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of duties.
Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget
Document Number: 2012-21719
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-04
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0071, Boat Owner's Report, Possible Safety Defect. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Before submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting comments as described below.
Safety Zone; Liberty to Freedom Swims, Liberty Island, Upper Bay and Hudson River, NY
Document Number: 2012-21717
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-09-04
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the navigable waters of Upper New York Bay, NY and the Lower Hudson River for the September 5, 2012 and September 15, 2012 Liberty to Freedom swim events. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect the maritime public and event participants from the hazards associated with swim events. This rule is intended to restrict all vessels and persons from entering into, transiting through, mooring, or anchoring within the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) New York or a designated representative.
Notification of the Imposition of Conditions of Entry for Certain Vessels Arriving to the United States From the Republic of Yemen
Document Number: 2012-21715
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-04
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The United States Coast Guard announces that it will impose conditions of entry on vessels arriving from the country of the Republic of Yemen, with the exception of vessels arriving from the Ash Shihr Terminal, the Balhalf LNG Terminal, and the Port of Hodeidah.
Suspension of Community Eligibility
Document Number: 2012-21701
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-09-04
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
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. Also, information identifying the current participation status of a community can be obtained from FEMA's Community Status Book (CSB). The CSB is available at https:// www.fema.gov/fema/csb.shtm.
Vermont; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
Document Number: 2012-21700
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-04
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for State of Vermont (FEMA-4066-DR), dated June 22, 2012, and related determinations.
Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-005 Trade Transparency Analysis and Research (TTAR) System of Records
Document Number: 2012-21691
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-04
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to amend a current Department of Homeland Security system of records titled, ``Department of Homeland Security/ Immigration and Customs Enforcement-005 Trade Transparency Analysis and Research (TTAR) System of Records.'' This system of records is being modified to include new categories of individuals, categories of records, and purposes. The system is also being updated to update, consolidate, and clarify the existing routine uses, to reflect a proposed change to the retention period of the system's data, and to update and simplify the description of the record sources. The data in the TTAR system of records is generally maintained in the ICE Data Analysis and Research Trade Transparency System (DARTTS), which is a software application and data repository that conducts analysis of trade and financial data to identify statistically anomalous transactions that may warrant investigation for money laundering or other import-export crimes. Additionally, an update to the Privacy Impact Assessment for DARTTS has been posted on the Department's privacy web site (see www.dhs.gov/privacy). The exemptions for the existing system of records notice will continue to be applicable for this system of records notice. This updated system will be included in the Department of Homeland Security's inventory of record systems.
Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC) Meeting
Document Number: 2012-21631
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-04
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will hold a meeting of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC) on September 18, to discuss the recommendations of its sub-committees. This meeting will be open to the public.
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