Department of Homeland Security October 21, 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Implementation of Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure for Hong Kong
On August 5, 2021, President Joseph Biden issued a memorandum to the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) directing the Secretary to take appropriate measures to defer for 18 months, through February 5, 2023, the removal of certain Hong Kong residents present in the United States. This Notice provides information about Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain eligible Hong Kong residents and provides information on how eligible individuals may apply for DED-related Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) with USCIS. For the purposes of this Notice, a Hong Kong resident is defined as an individual of any nationality, or without nationality, who has met the requirements for, and been granted, a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passport, a British National Overseas Passport, a British Overseas Citizen Passport, a Hong Kong Permanent Identity card, or a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Document of Identity for Visa Purposes.
Senior Executive Service Performance Review Boards
This notice announces the appointment of members of the Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Boards (PRBs) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The purpose of the PRBs is to make recommendations to the appointing authority (i.e., Component head) on the performance of senior executives (career, noncareer, and limited appointees), including recommendation on performance ratings, performance-based pay adjustments, and performance awards. The PRBs will also make recommendations on the performance of Transportation Security Executive Service, Senior Level, and Scientific and Professional employees. To make its recommendations, the PRBs will review performance appraisals, initial summary ratings, any response by the employee, and any higher-level official's findings.
Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
This Notification announces the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to continue to temporarily limit the non- essential travel of individuals from Canada into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Canada border. This Notification further announces that the Secretary intends to lift these limitations for individuals who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) to align with anticipated changes to international travel by air.
Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico
This Notification announces the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to continue to temporarily limit the non- essential travel of individuals from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Mexico border. This Notification further announces that the Secretary intends to lift these limitations for individuals who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) to align with anticipated changes to international travel by air.
Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, Sector St. Petersburg
The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the OPA World Championships/Englewood Beach Waterfest event on November 19, 2021 through November 21, 2021, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for recurring marine events within Sector St. Petersburg identifies the regulated area for this event in Englewood, FL. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any designated representative.
Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General Investigative Records System of Records
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is giving concurrent notice of an updated and reissued system of records pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the ``DHS/Office of Inspector General (OIG)-002 Investigative Records System of Records'' and this proposed rulemaking. In this proposed rulemaking, the Department proposes to exempt portions of the system of records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), proposes to modify and reissue a current DHS system of records titled, ``DHS/OIG-002 Investigative Records System of Records.'' This system of records allows DHS OIG to collect and maintain records related to alleged violations of criminal, civil, and administrative laws and regulations pertaining to DHS programs, operations, and employees, as well as contractors and other individuals and entities associated with DHS; monitor complaint and investigation assignments, status, disposition, and results; manage investigations and information provided during the course of such investigations; audit actions taken by DHS management regarding employee misconduct and other allegations; audit legal actions taken following referrals to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for criminal prosecution or litigation; provide information relating to any adverse action or other proceeding that may occur as a result of the findings of an investigation; and provide a system for calculating and reporting statistical information. DHS OIG is updating this system of records notice to provide notice of changes to the Authorities, Categories of Records, Record Source Categories, and Routine Uses. Additionally, DHS is issuing an updated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to exempt this system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act, elsewhere in the Federal Register. This modified system will be included in DHS's inventory of record systems.
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