[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 233 (Monday, December 7, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 64447-64453]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-28603]
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Part VII
Department of Homeland Security
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Office of the Secretary
6 CFR Chs. I and II
[DHS Docket No. OGC-RP-04-001]
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DHS.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: This regulatory agenda is a semiannual summary of all current
and projected rulemakings, existing regulations, and completed actions
of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components. This
agenda provides the public with information about DHS's regulatory
activity. DHS expects that this information will enable the public to
be more aware of, and effectively participate in, the Department's
regulatory activity. DHS invites the public to submit comments on any
aspect of this agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
General
Please direct general comments and inquiries on the agenda to
the Regulatory Affairs Division, Office of the General Counsel,
Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528.
Specific
Please direct specific comments and inquiries on individual
regulatory actions identified in this agenda to the individual
listed in the summary of the regulation as the point of contact for
that regulation.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DHS provides this notice pursuant to the requirements of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 96-354, September 19, 1980) and
Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review''
(September 30, 1993), which require the Department to publish a
semiannual agenda of regulations. The regulatory agenda is a
summary of all current and projected rulemakings, as well as
actions completed since the publication of the last regulatory
agenda for the Department.
DHS's last semiannual regulatory agenda was published on May
11, 2009, at 74 FR 21944.
Beginning in fall 2007, the Internet became the basic means for
disseminating the Unified Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda will
be available online at www.reginfo.gov.
As part of the Unified Agenda, federal agencies are also
required to prepare a Regulatory Plan of the most important
significant regulatory actions that the agency reasonably expects
to issue in proposed or final form in that fiscal year. As in past
years, for fall editions of the Unified Agenda, the entire
regulatory plan, including DHS's regulatory plan, is printed in the
Federal Register.
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602) requires federal
agencies to publish their regulatory flexibility agenda in the
Federal Register. A regulatory flexibility agenda shall contain,
among other things, ``a brief description of the subject area of
any rule . . . which is likely to have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities.'' DHS's printed
agenda entries include regulatory actions that are in the
Department's regulatory flexibility agenda. Printing of these
entries is limited to fields that contain information required by
the agenda provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Additional
information on these entries is available in the Unified Agenda
published on the Internet.
The semiannual agenda of the Department conforms to the Unified
Agenda format developed by the Regulatory Information Service
Center.
Dated: October 9, 2009.
Christina E. McDonald,
Deputy Associate General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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375 Registration Requirements for Employment-Based Categories Subject to Numerical 1615-AB71
Limitations (Reg Plan Seq No. 59).....................................................
376 Adjustment of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition Fee 1615-AB80
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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377 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Transitional Nonimmigrant Investor 1615-AB75
Classification (Reg Plan Seq No. 63)..................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
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U.S. Coast Guard--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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378 Claims Procedures Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (USCG-2004-17697)............... 1625-AA03
379 Standards for Living Organisms in Ships' Ballast Water Discharged in U.S. Waters (USCG- 1625-AA32
2001-10486) (Reg Plan Seq No. 66).....................................................
380 Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels (USCG-2003-16158)................................. 1625-AA77
381 Inspection of Towing Vessels (USCG-2006-24412) (Reg Plan Seq No. 67).................. 1625-AB06
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
U.S. Coast Guard--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
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382 Numbering of Undocumented Barges (USCG-1998-3798)..................................... 1625-AA14
383 Passenger Weight and Inspected Vessel Stability Requirements (USCG-2007-0030)......... 1625-AB20
384 Great Lakes Pilotage Rates--2010 Annual Review and Adjustment (Section 610 Review).... 1625-AB39
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
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385 Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements (Reg Plan Seq No. 69).... 1651-AA70
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Transportation Security Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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386 Aircraft Repair Station Security (Reg Plan Seq No. 72)................................ 1652-AA38
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Transportation Security Administration--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
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387 Modification of the Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee (ASIF) (Market Share)........ 1652-AA43
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Federal Emergency Management Agency--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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388 Update of FEMA's Public Assistance Regulations (Reg Plan Seq No. 84).................. 1660-AA51
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Proposed Rule Stage
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
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375. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED CATEGORIES SUBJECT
TO NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 59 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 1615-AB71
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376. ADJUSTMENT OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION BENEFIT
APPLICATION AND PETITION FEE SCHEDULE
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1356(m)
Abstract: This rule will adjust the fee schedule for U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services (USCIS) immigration and naturalization benefit
applications and petitions, including nonimmigrant applications and
visa petitions. These fees fund the cost of processing applications and
petitions for immigration benefits and services, and USCIS' associated
operating costs. USCIS is revising these fees because the current fee
schedule does not adequately recover the full costs of services
provided by USCIS. Without an adjustment of the fee schedule, USCIS
cannot provide adequate capacity to process all applications and
petitions in a timely and efficient manner. The fee review is
undertaken pursuant to the requirements of the Chief Financial Officers
Act of 1990 (CFO Act), 31 U.S.C. 901-03. The CFO Act requires each
agency's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to ``review, on a biennial
basis, the fees, royalties, rents, and other charges imposed by the
agency for services and things of value it provides, and make
recommendations on revising those charges to reflect costs incurred by
it in providing those services and things of value.`` Id. at 902(a)(8).
This rule will reflect recommendations made by the DHS CFO and USCIS
CFO, as required under the CFO Act.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/10
NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Rendell Jones, Chief Financial Officer, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 20
Massachusetts Avenue NW., Suite 4018, Washington, DC 20259
Phone: 202 272-1969
Fax: 202 272-1970
Email: rendell.jones@dhs.gov
RIN: 1615-AB80
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Final Rule Stage
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
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377. COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS TRANSITIONAL
NONIMMIGRANT INVESTOR CLASSIFICATION
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 63 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 1615-AB75
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Proposed Rule Stage
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
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378. CLAIMS PROCEDURES UNDER THE OIL POLLUTION ACT OF 1990 (USCG-2004-
17697)
Legal Authority: 33 USC 2713 and 2714
Abstract: This rulemaking implements section 1013 (Claims Procedures)
and section 1014 (Designation of Source and Advertisement) of the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990. An interim rule was published in 1992, and
provides the basic requirements for the filing of claims for
uncompensated removal costs or damages resulting from the discharge of
oil, for the designation of the sources of the discharge, and for the
advertisement of where claims are to be filed. The interim rule also
includes the processing of natural resource damage (NRD) claims. The
NRD claims, however, were not processed until September 25, 1997, when
the Department of Justice issued an opinion that the Oil Spill
Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF) is available without further appropriation
to pay trustee NRD claims under the general claims provisions of the
Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990, 33 U.S.C. 2712(a)(4). Release of this
more comprehensive notice of proposed rulemaking has been delayed while
the Coast Guard gained experience on NRD claims, as well as other OPA
damages. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's broad role and
responsibility of maritime stewardship.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 08/12/92 57 FR 36314
Correction 09/09/92 57 FR 41104
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/10/92
Supplemental NPRM 10/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Benjamin White, Project Manager, National Pollution
Funds Center, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, NPFC
MS 7100, United States Coast Guard, 4200 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington,
VA 20598-7100
Phone: 202 493-6863
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Email: benjamin.h.white@uscg.mil
RIN: 1625-AA03
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379. STANDARDS FOR LIVING ORGANISMS IN SHIPS' BALLAST WATER DISCHARGED
IN U.S. WATERS (USCG-2001-10486)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 66 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 1625-AA32
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380. COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY VESSELS (USCG-2003-16158)
Legal Authority: 46 USC 4502(a) to 4502(d); 46 USC 4505 and 4506; 46
USC 6104; 46 USC 10603; DHS Delegation No. 0170.1(92)
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend commercial fishing industry
vessel requirements to enhance maritime safety. The proposed changes
would affect vessel stability and watertight integrity, carriage of
immersion suits, training, compliance documentation, and safety
equipment.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 03/31/08 73 FR 16815
ANPRM Comment Period End 12/15/08
NPRM 06/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Jack Kemerer, Project Manager, CG-5433, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20593
Phone: 202 372-1249
Email: jack.a.kemerer@uscg.mil
RIN: 1625-AA77
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381. INSPECTION OF TOWING VESSELS (USCG-2006-24412)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 67 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 1625-AB06
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Long-Term Actions
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
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382. NUMBERING OF UNDOCUMENTED BARGES (USCG-1998-3798)
Legal Authority: 46 USC 12301
Abstract: Title 46 U.S.C. 12301, as amended by the Abandoned Barge Act
of 1992, requires that all undocumented barges of more than 100 gross
tons operating on the navigable waters of the United States be
numbered. This rulemaking would establish a numbering system for these
barges. The numbering of undocumented barges will allow identification
of owners of barges found abandoned and help prevent future marine
pollution. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's broad role and
responsibility of maritime stewardship.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Request for Comments 10/18/94 59 FR 52646
Comment Period End 01/17/95
ANPRM 07/06/98 63 FR 36384
ANPRM Comment Period End 11/03/98
NPRM 01/11/01 66 FR 2385
NPRM Comment Period End 04/11/01
NPRM Reopening of Comment Period08/12/04 69 FR 49844
NPRM Comment Period End 11/10/04
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Patricia Williams, Project Manager, National Vessel
Documentation Center, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast
Guard, 792 T.J. Jackson Drive, Falling Waters, WV 25419
Phone: 304 271-2506
RIN: 1625-AA14
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383. PASSENGER WEIGHT AND INSPECTED VESSEL STABILITY REQUIREMENTS (USCG-
2007-0030)
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321(j); 43 USC 1333; 46 USC 2103, 2113, 3205,
3301, 3306, 3307, 3703, 5115, 6101; 49 USC App 1804; EO 11735; EO
12234; Dept of Homeland Security Delegation No 0170.1; PL 103-206, 107
Stat 2439; 49 USC App 1804; EO 11735
Abstract: The Coast Guard proposes developing a rule that addresses
both the stability calculations and the environmental operating
requirements for certain domestic passenger vessels. The proposed rule
would address the outdated per-person weight averages that are
currently used in stability calculations for certain domestic passenger
vessels. In addition, the proposed rule would add environmental
operating requirements for domestic passenger vessels that could be
adversely affected by sudden inclement weather. This rulemaking would
increase passenger safety by significantly reducing the risk of certain
types of passenger vessels capsizing due to either passenger
overloading or operating these vessels in hazardous weather conditions.
This rulemaking would support the Coast Guard's broad role and
responsibility of maritime safety.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/20/08 73 FR 49244
NPRM Comment Period End 11/18/08
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 12/08/08 73 FR 74426
Comment Period End 02/06/09
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/18/09 74 FR 7576
Comment Period End 03/20/09
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: William Peters, Program Manager, Office of Design and
Engineering Standards, Systems Engineering Division (CG-5212),
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street
SW., STOP 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126
Phone: 202 372-1371
Email: william.s.peters@uscg.mil
RIN: 1625-AB20
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384. <> GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE RATES--2010 ANNUAL REVIEW
AND ADJUSTMENT (SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Legal Authority: 46 USC 9303(f)
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Abstract: The Coast Guard is proposing to update the rates for pilotage
on the Great Lakes by 5.07 percent to generate sufficient revenue to
cover allowable expenses, target pilot compensation, and returns on
investment. The proposed update reflects an August 1, 2010, increase in
benchmark contractual wages and benefits, as well as an increase in the
ratio of pilots to ``bridge hours.'' This rulemaking promotes the Coast
Guard strategic goal of maritime safety.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/30/09 74 FR 56153
NPRM Comment Period End 11/30/09
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Agency Contact: Paul Wasserman, Director, Great Lakes Pilotage (CG-
54122), Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second
Street SW., STOP 7581, Washington, DC 20593-7581
Phone: 202 372-1535
Email: paul.m.wasserman@uscg.mil
RIN: 1625-AB39
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Final Rule Stage
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)
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385. IMPORTER SECURITY FILING AND ADDITIONAL CARRIER REQUIREMENTS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 69 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 1651-AA70
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Proposed Rule Stage
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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386. AIRCRAFT REPAIR STATION SECURITY
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 72 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 1652-AA38
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Long-Term Actions
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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387. MODIFICATION OF THE AVIATION SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE FEE (ASIF)
(MARKET SHARE)
Legal Authority: 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44940
Abstract: The Transportation Security Administration will revise the
method for apportioning the Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee (ASIF)
among air carriers. The ASIF is a fee imposed on air carriers and
foreign air carriers to help pay the Government's costs of providing
civil aviation security services.
Starting in fiscal year 2005, the Aviation and Transportation Security
Act (ATSA) (Pub. L. 107-71; Nov. 19, 2001), codified at 49 U.S.C.
44940, authorizes TSA to change the methodology for imposing the ASIF
on air carriers and foreign air carriers from a system based on their
2000 screening costs to a system based on market share or other
appropriate measures.
On November 5, 2003, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
published a notice requesting comment on possible changes in order to
allow for open industry and public input. TSA sought comments on issues
regarding how to impose the ASIF, and whether, when, and how often the
ASIF should be adjusted. The comment period was extended on the notice
for an additional 30 days, until February 5, 2004. TSA is considering a
market share methodology for implementation.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Notice; Requesting Comment-
Imposition of the Aviation
Security Infrastructure Fee
(ASIF) 11/05/03 68 FR 62613
Notice--Imposition of ASIF;
Comment Period End 01/05/04
Notice--Imposition of ASIF;
Comment Period Extended 12/31/03 68 FR 75611
Notice--Imposition of ASIF;
Extended Comment Period End 02/05/04
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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Agency Contact: Michael Gambone, Deputy Director, Office of Revenue,
Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security
Administration, Office of Finance and Administration, TSA-14, HQ, W12-
319, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6014
Phone: 571 227-1081
Fax: 571 227-2904
Email: michael.gambone@dhs.gov
Nicholas (Nick) Acheson, Sr. Economist, Regulatory Development and
Economic Analysis, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation
Security Administration, Office of Transportation Sector Network
Management, TSA-28, HQ, E10-410N, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA
20598-6028
Phone: 571 227-5474
Fax: 571 227-1362
Email: nicholas.acheson@dhs.gov
Linda L. Kent, Assistant Chief Counsel, Regulations and Security
Standards Division, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation
Security Administration, Office of the Chief Counsel, TSA-2, HQ, E12-
126S, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6002
Phone: 571 227-2675
Fax: 571 227-1381
Email: linda.kent@dhs.gov
RIN: 1652-AA43
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Proposed Rule Stage
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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388. UPDATE OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REGULATIONS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 84 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 1660-AA51
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