Department of Homeland Security June 3, 2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

On April 4, 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published, in the Federal Register, the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) Reporting Requirements notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). The NPRM proposes regulations to implement CIRCIA's covered cyber incident and ransom payment reporting requirements for covered entities. In the section describing covered entities, the NPRM included information and references in the applicability criteria for transportation system entities that were based on a proposed rule that has not yet been published by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This document clarifies and corrects the proposed applicability criteria for pipeline facilities and systems in the sector-based criteria discussion for transportation systems sector entities.

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain waters of Umatilla Marina. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Irrigon, OR, during a fireworks display on July 27, 2024. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from entering the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Columbia River or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeks applicants for appointment to the Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee.