Department of Homeland Security October 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Agency Information Collection Activities: Regulation on Agency Protests; OMB No. 1600-0004
The Department of Homeland Security 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. DHS previously published this information collection request (ICR) in the Federal Register on August 22, 2023, 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.
Technical Mapping Advisory Council; Meeting
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Technical Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) will hold an in-person public meeting with a virtual option on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, and Wednesday, November 29, 2023. The meeting will be open to the public in-person and via a Microsoft Teams Video Communications link.
Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee; Public Meeting
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will hold a virtual meeting of the Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee (STSAC) on November 16, 2023. Members of the public will be able to participate virtually via WebEx. The meeting agenda and information on public participation is provided below under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.
National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee Meeting; November 2023 Meeting
The meeting of the National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee scheduled for November 28 through 30, 2023, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) is cancelled.
Safety Zone; Vessel Launch, San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters in the vicinity of General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA, during the launch of the USNS Robert Kennedy. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the launching and subsequent berthing of the USNS Robert Kennedy. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector San Diego.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Okeechobee Waterway, Stuart, FL
The Coast Guard proposes to modify the operating schedule that governs the Roosevelt (US1) Bridge, across the Okeechobee Waterway, mile 7.5, at Stuart, FL. This action is necessary to allow the drawbridge to operate on demand as outlined in the Record of Decision for the high-level fixed US1 Roosevelt Bridge which was constructed in 1997. Additionally, with the anticipated increase in railway activity on the adjacent railroad bridge, this proposed modification will allow the bridges to operate in concert. The drawbridge name in the regulation is incorrect and will be changed. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of Existing Collection; U.S. Customs Declaration (CBP Form 6059B)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security, will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Employment Eligibility Verification
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.
Agency Information Collection Activities; New Collection: E-Verify NextGen, I-9NG
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.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection; Customer Profile Management System-IDENTity Verification Tool (CPMS-IVT)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort, and resources used by the respondents to respond), the estimated cost to the respondent, and the actual information collection instruments.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA; I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member; I-864EZ, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed revision of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort, and resources used by the respondents to respond), the estimated cost to the respondent, and the actual information collection instruments.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Verification Request and Verification Request Supplement
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed revision of a currently approved collection of information or new collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort, and resources used by the respondents to respond), the estimated cost to the respondent, and the actual information collection instruments.
FY 2023 Senior Executive Service Performance Review Boards
This notice announces the appointment of members of the FY 2023 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 recommendation.
Prohibited Items
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is amending its interpretive rule that provides guidance to the public on the types of items that TSA considers to be weapons, explosives, and incendiaries, which are prohibited in airport sterile areas, in the cabins of aircraft, or in passengers' checked baggage. This document adds a limited type of unpressurized gas cylinders for air guns used in competitive shooting to those items that may be placed in checked baggage but continue to be prohibited in sterile areas and aircraft cabins. This document also provides clarification on prohibited sharp objects and certain self-defense items.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Petition To Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative; Application for Advance Processing of an Orphan Petition; Supplement 1, Listing of an Adult Member of the Household; Supplement 2, Consent To Disclose Information
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on this proposed revision of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e. the time, effort, and resources used by the respondents to respond), the estimated cost to the respondent, and the actual information collection instruments.
Special Local Regulations; Key West World Championship, Key West, FL
The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the Key West World Championship to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Seventh Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Key West, FL. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area without permission from the Captain of the Port Key West or a designated representative.
Request for Comment on Software Identification Ecosystem Option Analysis
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announces the publication of ``Software Identification Ecosystem Option Analysis,'' which is a white paper on software identification ecosystems and requests public comment on the paths forward identified by the paper and on the analysis of the merits and challenges of the software identifier ecosystems discussed. Additionally, CISA requests input on analysis or approaches currently absent from the paper.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request; Revision to National Flood Insurance Program Maps: Application Forms and Instructions for LOMRs and CLOMRs
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 renewal of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning information required by FEMA to revise National Flood Insurance Program Maps.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: E-Verify Program
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.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Contractor Fitness/Security Screening Request Form; OMB Control No. 1601-NEW
The Department of Homeland Security 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. DHS previously published this information collection request (ICR) in the Federal Register on August 15, 2023, 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.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Personal Identity Verification Official (PIV-O) Credential and Shield Request, OMB Control No. 1601-NEW
The Department of Homeland Security, 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. DHS previously published this information collection request (ICR) in the Federal Register on August 15, 2023, 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.
Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to amend its regulations governing H-1B specialty occupation workers to modernize and improve the efficiency of the H-1B program, add benefits and flexibilities, and improve integrity measures. Some of the proposed provisions would narrowly impact other nonimmigrant classifications, including: H-2, H-3, F-1, L-1, O, P, Q-1, R-1, E-3, and TN. DHS intends to finalize the proposals contained in this rulemaking through one or more final rules, depending on agency resources.
Safety Zone; Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth Coast Guard District
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for a fireworks display at The Wharf DC on October 25, 2023, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for Fireworks Displays within the Fifth Coast Guard District identifies the safety zone for this event in Washington, DC. During the enforcement period, vessels may not enter, remain in, or transit through the safety zone unless authorized to do so by the COTP or his representative, and vessels in the vicinity must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
Elimination of Debit Voucher Interest Accruing Before the Issuance of a Bill
This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect the elimination of CBP's collection of interest specific to debit vouchers in order to enable CBP to efficiently include debit voucher bills in CBP's automated billing process in the Automated Commercial Environment. As a result of this change, CBP will automatically issue debit voucher bills, inclusive of all applicable interest accruing on such bills and dishonored payment fees. Interest on the debited amount will accrue from the date of the issuance of a debit voucher bill, and no longer from the date of the debit voucher.
Security Zone; Watson Bayou, Panama City, FL
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone for navigable waters of Watson Bayou, Panama City FL, within an area bound by the following points: 30[deg]08'17.8'' N, 85[deg]38'6.6'' W (Diamond Point), thence northeast toward 30[deg]08'34.6'' N, 85[deg]37'55.7'' W (Eastern Shipbuilding), thence east to the South East Avenue Bridge. The security zone is needed to protect the official party, the public, and the surrounding waterway from terrorist acts, sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents, or other causes of a similar nature. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Sector Mobile Captain of the Port (COTP).
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, at Jupiter, FL
The Coast Guard proposes to temporarily modify the operating schedule that governs the Indiantown Road Bridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW), mile 1006.2, at Jupiter, Florida. This action is necessary to alleviate vehicle traffic congestion on the Indiantown Road Bridge caused by the replacement and closure of a nearby bridge. Once construction of the nearby bridge has been completed, the Indiantown Road Drawbridge will return to normally scheduled operations. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Florida; Amendment No. 5 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Florida (FEMA-4734-DR), dated August 31, 2023, and related determinations.
Florida; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Florida (FEMA-4734-DR), dated August 31, 2023, and related determinations.
Florida; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Florida (FEMA-4734-DR), dated August 31, 2023, and related determinations.
Florida; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Florida (FEMA-4734-DR), dated August 31, 2023, and related determinations.
Florida; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Florida (FEMA-4734-DR), dated August 31, 2023, and related determinations.
Florida; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Florida (FEMA-4734-DR), dated August 31, 2023, and related determinations.
Washington; Amendment No. 6 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Washington (FEMA-4584-DR), dated February 4, 2021, and related determinations.
Florida; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration
This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for the State of Florida (FEMA-3596-EM), dated August 28, 2023, and related determinations.
Safety Zone; Cumberland River, Nashville, TN
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Cumberland River extending from mile marker 190 through 191. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by aerial operations. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley.
Louisiana; Amendment No. 9 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-4611-DR), dated August 29, 2021, and related determinations.
Tennessee; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Tennessee (FEMA-4742-DR), dated September 27, 2023, and related determinations.
Missouri; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Missouri (FEMA-4741-DR), dated September 21, 2023, and related determinations.
New Hampshire; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of New Hampshire (FEMA-4740-DR), dated September 14, 2023, and related determinations.
Florida; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration
This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for the State of Florida (FEMA-3596-EM), dated August 28, 2023, and related determinations.
Wyoming; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Wyoming (FEMA-4739-DR), dated September 11, 2023, and related determinations.
Georgia; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Georgia (FEMA-4738-DR), dated September 7, 2023, and related determinations.
Georgia; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Georgia (FEMA-4738-DR), dated September 7, 2023, and related determinations.
Georgia; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Georgia (FEMA-4738-DR), dated September 7, 2023, and related determinations.
Maine; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Maine (FEMA-4737-DR), dated September 6, 2023, and related determinations.
Maine; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Maine (FEMA- 4736-DR), dated September 5, 2023, and related determinations.
Tennessee; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Tennessee (FEMA-4735-DR), dated September 4, 2023, and related determinations.
Florida; Amendment No. 7 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Florida (FEMA-4734-DR), dated August 31, 2023, and related determinations.
Florida; Amendment No. 6 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Florida (FEMA-4734-DR), dated August 31, 2023, and related determinations.
Burns Paiute Tribe; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Burns Paiute Tribe (FEMA-4733-DR), dated August 28, 2023, and related determinations.
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