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Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Family Unity Benefits
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: Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition
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.
Accreditation and Approval of Thionville Surveying Company, Inc., (Harahan, LA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Thionville Surveying Company, Inc., (Harahan, LA) has been approved to gauge animal and vegetable oils and accredited to test certain animal and vegetable oils for customs purposes for the next four years as of July 13, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of Saybolt LP (Nederland, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Saybolt LP (Nederland, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of August 25, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of NMK Resources, Inc. (Thorofare, NJ) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that NMK Resources, Inc. (Thorofare, NJ) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of November 5, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of NMK Resources, Inc. (Kenner, LA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that NMK Resources, Inc. (Kenner, LA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of July 15, 2021.
Approval of Laboratory Service, Inc. (Savannah, GA) as a Commercial Gauger
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Laboratory Service, Inc. (Savannah, GA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of October 6, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Nederland, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc. (Nederland, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of September 29, 2021.
Approval of WFR Metering, Inc. (Houston, TX) as a Commercial Gauger
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that WFR Metering, Inc. (Houston, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of December 16, 2021.
Approval of The Strawn Group (Houston, TX) as a Commercial Gauger
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that The Strawn Group (Houston, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for the next four years as of December 14, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of Saybolt LP (Corpus Christi, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Saybolt LP (Corpus Christi, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of September 1, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of NMK Resources, Inc. (Pasadena, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that NMK Resources, Inc. (Pasadena, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of September 14, 2021.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Generic Information Collection: USSS Customer Satisfaction Surveys; Correction
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a document in the Federal Register on August 31, 2023, regarding the Generic Information Collection: USSS Customer Satisfaction Surveys. The document listed incorrect instructions to address comments regarding the inquiry and an incorrect comment closing date.
Extension and Redesignation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status
Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is extending the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, beginning on November 21, 2023, and ending on May 20, 2025. This extension allows existing TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS through May 20, 2025, so long as they otherwise continue to meet the eligibility requirements for TPS. Existing TPS beneficiaries who wish to extend their status through May 20, 2025, must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period described in this notice. The Secretary is also redesignating Afghanistan for TPS. The redesignation of Afghanistan allows additional Afghan nationals (and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Afghanistan) who have been continuously residing in the United States since September 20, 2023, to apply for TPS for the first time during the initial registration period described under the redesignation information in this notice. In addition to demonstrating continuous residence in the United States since September 20, 2023, and meeting other eligibility criteria, initial applicants for TPS under this designation must demonstrate that they have been continuously physically present in the United States since November 21, 2023, the effective date of this redesignation of Afghanistan for TPS.
Employment Authorization for Afghan F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the Current Armed Conflict and Current Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
This notice announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is suspending certain regulatory requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Afghanistan, regardless of country of birth (or individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Afghanistan), and who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the current armed conflict and current humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The Secretary is taking action to provide relief to these Afghan students who are in lawful F-1 nonimmigrant students status, so the students may request employment authorization, work an increased number of hours while school is in session, and reduce their course load while continuing to maintain their F-1 nonimmigrant student status. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will deem an F-1 nonimmigrant student granted employment authorization by means of this notice to be engaged in a ``full course of study'' for the duration of the employment authorization, if the nonimmigrant student satisfies the minimum course load requirement described in this notice.
Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec Services, LLC (Houston, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec Services, LLC (Houston, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of October 13, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec Services, LLC (Destrehan, LA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec Services, LLC (Destrehan, LA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of July 16, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of Saybolt LP. (St. Rose, Louisiana) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Saybolt LP. (St. Rose, Louisiana) has been approved to gauge and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of July 15, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec Services, LLC (Penuelas, PR) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec Services, LLC (Penuelas, PR) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of September 13, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec Services, LLC (East Providence, RI) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec Services, LLC (East Providence, RI) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of September 17, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec Services, LLC (Corpus Christi, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec Services, LLC (Corpus Christi, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of September 1, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (Channelview, TX), as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (Channelview, TX) has been approved to gauge and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of June 15, 2021.
Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Everett, MA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec, LLC (Everett, MA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of March 3, 2020.
Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Houston, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek, USA Inc. (Houston, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of September 27, 2019.
Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Bayamon, PR) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc. (Bayamon, PR) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of March 4, 2020.
Accreditation and Approval of Saybolt LP (Guayanilla, PR) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Saybolt LP (Guayanilla, PR) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of November 16, 2020.
Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Savannah, GA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc. (Savannah, GA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of February 27, 2020.
Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Marion, AR) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc. (Marion, AR) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of June 15, 2020.
Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Signal Hill, CA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek, USA Inc. (Signal Hill, CA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of November 18, 2019.
Accreditation and Approval of Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (New Haven, CT) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (New Haven, CT) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of November 6, 2019.
Safety Zone; 26th Annual Key West Paddle Classic, Atlantic Ocean, Key West, FL
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the waterways surrounding Key West, Florida, during the 26th Annual Key West Paddle Classic event. The safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of event participants and spectators. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Key West or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Southern Command Dive Operation, Gulf of Mexico, Key West, FL
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the waterways surrounding Key West, Florida, during the Southern Command's (SOCOM) Dive operation. The safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of event participants. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Key West or a designated representative.
Special Local Regulation; Swim the Loop and Motts Channel Sprint; Wrightsville Beach, NC
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the ``Swim the Loop and Motts Channel Sprint'' on October 15, 2023, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Fifth Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event, which lies in the vicinity of Wrightsville Beach, NC. During the enforcement period, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any official authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector North Carolina.
Security Zone; Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD
At the request of the United States Secret Service (USSS), the Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone for the protection of persons who will be in Baltimore, MD on September 24, 2023. This security zone will prohibit persons and vessels from entering or remaining within the security zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or a designated representative.
Safety Zone, Allegheny River, Mile Markers 15.5 to 16.5, Allegheny County, PA
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the waters of the Allegheny River on September 22, 2023, at mile marker 15.5 to 16.5 from 7:30 through 9 a.m. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during an on- land demolition. This rulemaking prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or a designated representative.
Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0018
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: 1625-0018, Official Logbook; without change. 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.
Availability of Coast Guard Data to the Public in Implementation of the Open Government Data Act and To Support Coast Guard Rulemaking
The Coast Guard announces the availability of Coast Guard data to the public in implementation of the Open Government Data Act and in support of Coast Guard rulemaking. The Coast Guard anticipates that the online data and geospatial dashboard will empower the general public, affected entities, and other interested parties to engage more effectively in Coast Guard rulemakings. We encourage you to submit comments describing what additional resources or data would help you participate in Coast Guard rulemakings.
National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; October 17, 2023 Virtual Meeting
The National Boating Safety Advisory Committee (Committee) and its Subcommittees will meet virtually to discuss matters relating to national boating safety. The virtual meeting will be open to the public.
Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Captain of the Port of Charleston
The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the Swim around Charleston on September 24, 2023, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Captain of the Port Charleston identifies the regulated area for this event in Charleston, SC. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Captain of the Port Charleston or a designated representative.
Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to amend its regulations affecting temporary agricultural (H-2A) and temporary nonagricultural (H-2B) nonimmigrant workers (H-2 programs) and their employers. This notice of proposed rulemaking is intended to better ensure the integrity of the H-2 programs and enhance protections for workers.
Safety Zone; Pacific Ocean; Santa Catalina Island, California
The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the navigable waters in the Pacific Ocean on the East end of Santa Catalina Island, California. This safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by ongoing recovery operations relating to the grounding of the 62-foot F/V PACIFIC KNIGHT. Entry of persons or vessels into this safety zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach, or his designated representative.
Special Local Regulations; Clearwater Offshore Nationals/Race World Offshore; Gulf of Mexico; Clearwater, FL
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Clearwater offshore Nationals/Race World Offshore on September 24, 2023, 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 Clearwater, 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.
Next Generation Network Priority Services User Requirements
The DHS CISA Emergency Communications Division (ECD) will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance.
Extension and Amendment of Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Cambodia
This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect an extension of import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological material of Cambodia, the addition of certain categories of archaeological and ethnological material of Cambodia to the existing import restrictions, and the clarification of certain categories of archaeological material of Cambodia. The United States has entered into an agreement with Cambodia that supersedes the existing agreement and amends the import restrictions that became effective on September 19, 2018. The restrictions, originally imposed by Treasury Decision (T.D.) 99-88 and last extended by CBP Dec. 18-11 for an additional five-year period, will continue with these amendments through September 19, 2028. The Designated List of archaeological and ethnological material of Cambodia to which the restrictions apply is reproduced below, with the amendments described.
Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation, Subcontractor Labor Hour Rates Under Time and Materials Contracts (HSAR Case 2010-001); Withdrawal
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is withdrawing its proposed rule titled Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) Subcontractor Labor Hour Rates Under Time and Materials Contracts (HSAR Case 2010-001) and providing this notice of cancellation. The notice of proposed rulemaking proposed to amend the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) parts 3016 and 3052 to require DHS contracts for time and material or labor hours (T&M/LH) to include separate labor hour rates for subcontractors and a description of the method that will be used to record and bill for labor hours for both contractors and subcontractors. DHS is withdrawing this proposed rule because of differing agency priorities and the staleness of the public comments. DHS will not take any further action on this proposal.
Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX
The Coast Guard is establishing one temporary, 500-yard radius, moving security zone for certain vessel carrying Certain Dangerous Cargoes (CDC) within the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and the La Quinta Channel. The temporary security zone is needed to protect the vessels, the CDC cargo, and the surrounding waterway from terrorist acts, sabotage, or other subversive acts, accidents, or other events of a similar nature. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Corpus Christi or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Bay St. Louis, MS
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters at the opening of Bay St. Louis, extending the entire width of the channel, approximately \1/2\ mile south of the Hwy 90 Bridge. This safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the 2023 Swim Across the Bay. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized the Captain of the Port Sector Mobile (COTP) or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Wilmington River, Savannah, GA
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone encompassing the Causton Bluff Bridge, on the Wilmington River, Savannah, GA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters for the planned demolition and removal of structural components of the original bridge, in preparation of the construction of a new span. This rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Savannah or a designated representative.
Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
New or modified Base (1-percent annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and/or regulatory floodways (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations) as shown on the indicated Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for each of the communities listed in the table below are finalized. Each LOMR revises the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and in some cases the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, currently in effect for the listed communities.
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
On July 31, 2023, FEMA published in the Federal Register a proposed flood hazard determination notice that contained an erroneous table. This notice provides corrections to those tables to be used in lieu of the erroneous information. The tables provided here represent the proposed flood hazard determinations and communities affected for Essex County, Massachusetts (All Jurisdictions), Middlesex County, Massachusetts (All Jurisdictions), Norfolk County, Massachusetts (All Jurisdictions), and Worcester County, Massachusetts (All Jurisdictions).
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