Department of Homeland Security – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Florida (FEMA-4806-DR), dated August 10, 2024, and related determinations.

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Montana (FEMA-4801-DR), dated July 18, 2024, and related determinations.

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of West Virginia (FEMA-4787-DR), dated May 24, 2024, and related determinations.

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA-4804-DR), dated July 23, 2024, and related determinations.

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Iowa (FEMA-4796-DR), dated June 24, 2024, and related determinations.

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of New Hampshire (FEMA-4740-DR), dated September 14, 2023, and related determinations.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Technical Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) will hold an in-person public meeting with a virtual option on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, and Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The meeting will be open to the public in-person and via a Microsoft Teams Video Communications link.

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).

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).

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.

This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for the State of North Carolina (FEMA-3608-EM), dated August 6, 2024, and related determinations.

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of North Carolina (FEMA-3608-EM), dated August 6, 2024, and related determinations.

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Georgia (FEMA-3607-EM), dated August 5, 2024, and related determinations.

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Florida (FEMA-3605-EM), dated August 3, 2024, and related determinations.

The U.S. Coast Guard is accepting applications to fill fifteen (15) vacancies on the National Boating Safety Advisory Committee (Committee). This Committee advises the Secretary of Homeland Security via the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on matters relating to boating safety. Individuals currently holding these appointments will need to re-apply if they wish to continue as Committee members.

This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect the continuation of import restrictions on certain categories of archaeological and ethnological material of Yemen, pursuant to an agreement between the United States and the Republic of Yemen (the Agreement). The restrictions were originally imposed on an emergency basis by CBP Decision 20-01 on February 5, 2020, and will now continue, with various amendments, through April 15, 2029. The Designated List of archaeological and ethnological material of Yemen to which the restrictions apply is reproduced below, with certain modifications to make it consistent with the Agreement.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the waterways surrounding Key West, Florida, during the 27th Annual Key West Paddle Classic event. The safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of event participants and spectators from potential hazards associated with this event. 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.

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a safety zone for certain waters of the Delaware River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters on a portion of the Delaware River near Eddystone, PA, during non-lethal signaling and warning device training conducted from onboard U.S. Coast Guard vessels. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Delaware Bay or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) proposes to modify and reissue an existing DHS system of records titled, "DHS/FEMA-008 Disaster Recovery Assistance Files System of Records." This system of records describes DHS/FEMA's collection and maintenance of records on applicants for its Disaster Assistance programs that provide financial and other assistance to survivors of Presidentially declared disasters or emergencies. DHS/FEMA is updating this system of records notice to add or modify several routine uses and update the categories of records. This modified system will be included in DHS's inventory of record systems.

We are requesting your comments on the proposed establishment of a security zone for navigable waters within a 50-yard radius of Base Los Angeles-Long Beach on Terminal Island within the main channel of Los Angeles Harbor. This proposed action would provide for the security of Coast Guard personnel, vessels, and property. We seek your comments on the proposed security zone and consideration of the proposed radius. We also plan to host a public meeting on September 23, 2024.

The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the Poquoson Seafood Festival Workboat Races on the Back River, VA, on September 15, 2024, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Coast Guard regulations for marine events within the Fifth Coast Guard District identify the regulated area for this event in Poquoson, VA. During the enforcement period, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or local law enforcement vessel approved by the Captain of the Port (COTP).

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)/Program Analysis & Evaluation (PA&E) within Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) submits the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance.

The Coast Guard is revising existing regulations by updating two dates of events in the Seventh Coast Guard District Captain of the Port (COTP) St. Petersburg. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters in Sarasota and St. Petersburg, FL.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Chesapeake Bay adjacent to the William P. Lane Bridge, Annapolis MD. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters during a paddleboat race on September 15, 2024. This action will prohibit persons and vessels from entering the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region or a designated representative.

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR), abstracted below, 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: 1625-0073, Alteration of Unreasonable Obstructive Bridges; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and comments by OIRA ensure we only impose paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of duties.