Department of Homeland Security October 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Colorado (FEMA-4731-DR), dated August 25, 2023, and related determinations.

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Colorado (FEMA-4731-DR), dated August 25, 2023, and related determinations.

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Tennessee (FEMA-4729-DR), dated August 17, 2023, and related determinations.

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Mississippi (FEMA-4727-DR), dated August 12, 2023, and related determinations.

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of New Jersey (FEMA-4725-DR), dated August 11, 2023, and related determinations.

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Hawaii (FEMA-4724-DR), dated August 10, 2023, and related determinations.

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Minnesota (FEMA-4722-DR), dated July 19, 2023, and related determinations.

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Vermont (FEMA-4720-DR), dated July 14, 2023, and related determinations.

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the Hoopa Valley Tribe (FEMA-4707-DR), dated April 25, 2023, and related determinations.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is adopting the Department of Energy's (DOE) electric vehicle charging stations categorical exclusion (CE) pursuant to section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act to use for proposed DHS actions. This notice describes the categories of proposed actions for which DHS intends to use DOE's electric vehicle charging stations CE and details the consultation between the agencies.

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (FEMA-3599-EM), dated September 15, 2023, and related determinations.

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Florida (FEMA-3596-EM), dated August 28, 2023, and related determinations.

FEMA gives notice that the statewide per capita impact indicator under the Public Assistance program for disasters with an incident start date on or after October 1, 2023, will be increased.

FEMA gives notice of an adjustment to the threshold for Small Project subgrants made to State, Tribal, and local governments and private nonprofit facilities for disasters declared on or after October 1, 2023.

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Maine (FEMA-3598-EM), dated September 14, 2023, and related determinations.

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Washington (FEMA-4635-DR), dated January 5, 2022, and related determinations.

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Washington (FEMA-4539-DR), dated April 23, 2020, and related determinations.

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Washington (FEMA-4650-DR), dated March 29, 2022, and related determinations.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on a revision of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning changes to modernize and simplify the disaster assistance registration. The changes will reduce the burden on survivors by only requiring them to answer questions based on the type of assistance they need. This will also reduce the amount of time it takes for survivors to apply either online, or through a call center, therefore allowing call center agents to assist survivors more quickly.

Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulations for the annual Sacramento Ironman Swim on October 22, 2023, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways in the American River and Sacramento River during this event. The regulation for marine events in Northern California identifies the regulated area for this event in Sacramento, CA. During the enforcement period, unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or loitering or anchoring in the regulated area, unless authorized by the designated Patrol Commander (PATCOM) or other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies on scene to assist the Coast Guard in enforcing the regulated area.

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 purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of Mission Bay at the Quivira Basin Entrance near San Diego, California. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) Sensitive Site Strategy Evaluation Program (SSSEP) boom deployment exercise. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector San Diego.

The Coast Guard is temporarily modifying the operating schedule that governs the PATH Bridge, mile 3.0, across the Hackensack River, at Jersey City, New Jersey. This action is necessary to allow the bridge owner to complete the remaining replacements and repairs.

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 seeks comments concerning the application for the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP's) Community Rating System (CRS) program. This program allows communities to become eligible for discounts on the cost of flood insurance when the communities undertake activities to mitigate anticipated damage due to flooding. The application materials verify and document the community mitigation activities performed and provides FEMA with the information necessary to determine what flood insurance premium discounts are appropriate for participating communities.