[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 89 (Monday, May 11, 2009)]
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Part VII
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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, reviews of existing regulations, and
completed actions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its
component agencies and divisions. This agenda provides the public with
information about DHS' 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. The public also is
invited to submit comments on any aspect of this agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
General
Please direct all comments and inquiries on the agenda in
general 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 regulatory action.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is given pursuant to the
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 96-354,
September 19, 1980) and Executive Order (E.O.) 12866, ``Regulatory
Planning and Review'' (September 30, 1993), which require the
publication of a semiannual agenda of regulations by the Department.
The regulatory agenda is a semiannual summary of all current and
projected rulemakings, as well as actions completed since the
publication of the last regulatory agenda for the Department. DHS' last
semiannual regulatory agenda was published on Novemeber 24, 2008, at 73
FR 71378.
Beginning with the fall 2007 edition, the Internet will be the
basic means for disseminating the Unified Agenda. The complete
Unified Agenda will be available online at www.reginfo.gov, in a
format that offers users a greatly enhanced ability to obtain
information from the Agenda database.
Because publication in the Federal Register is mandated for the
regulatory flexibility agendas required by the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602), DHS' printed agenda entries include
regulatory actions that are in the Department's regulatory
flexibility agenda, in accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility
Act, because they are likely to have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. Printing of these
entries is limited to fields that contain information required by
the Regulatory Flexibility Act's Agenda requirements. Additional
information on these entries is available in the Unified Agenda
published on the Internet. In addition, for fall editions of the
Agenda, the entire regulatory plan will continue to be printed in
the Federal Register, as in past years, including DHS' regulatory
plan.
In September 2005, DHS joined the Environmental Protection
Agency Federal Partner online electronic Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) located at www.regulations.gov; with the exception of
the Coast Guard and TSA, who remained with the Department of
Transportation's (DOT) electronic Docketing Management System.
Effective October 1, 2007, the Coast Guard and TSA have fully
migrated to FDMS, ensuring that all DHS regulatory actions subject
to public comment are now available on www.regulations.gov.
The semiannual agenda of the Department conforms to the Unified
Agenda format developed by the Regulatory Information Service
Center.
Dated: March 20, 2009.
Mary Kate Whalen,
Associate General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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212 Adjustment of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition Fee 1615-AB80
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Completed Actions
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Regulation
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213 Alternate Alien Petition Program for EB Base Immigrants Based on Approved Labor 1615-AB34
Certifications........................................................................
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U.S. Coast Guard--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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214 Standards for Living Organisms in Ships' Ballast Water Discharged in U.S. Waters (USCG- 1625-AA32
2001-10486)...........................................................................
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215 Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels (USCG-2003-16158)................................. 1625-AA77
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U.S. Coast Guard--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
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216 Claims Procedures Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (USCG-2004-17697)............... 1625-AA03
217 Numbering of Undocumented Barges (USCG-1998-3798)..................................... 1625-AA14
218 Inspection of Towing Vessels (USCG-2006-24412)........................................ 1625-AB06
219 Passenger Weight and Inspected Vessel Stability Requirements (USCG-2007-0030)......... 1625-AB20
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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220 Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements.......................... 1651-AA70
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Transportation Security Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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221 Air Cargo Screening................................................................... 1652-AA64
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Transportation Security Administration--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
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222 Modification of the Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee (ASIF) (Market Share)........ 1652-AA43
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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223 Electronic Signature and Storage of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification..... 1653-AA47
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Federal Emergency Management Agency--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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224 Update of FEMA's Public Assistance Regulations........................................ 1660-AA51
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Federal Emergency Management Agency--Completed Actions
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Regulation
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225 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.............................................. 1660-AA50
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Proposed Rule Stage
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
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212. <> 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 10/00/09
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/09
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
RIN: 1615-AB80
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Completed Actions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
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213. ALTERNATE ALIEN PETITION PROGRAM FOR EB BASE IMMIGRANTS BASED ON
APPROVED LABOR CERTIFICATIONS
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153 and
1154; 8 USC 1182;
Abstract: DHS and the Department of Labor's Employment and Training
Administration (DOL) are proposing changes to reduce the incentives and
opportunities for fraud and abuse related to the permanent employment
of aliens in the United States. DHS is considering the elimination of
the current practice of allowing the substitution of alien
beneficiaries on permanent labor certifications, among other options.
In addition, DHS is proposing to reduce further the likelihood of the
submission of malafide Form I-140, Immigration Petition for Alien
Worker, which are employment-based petitions that are supported by
fraudulent or stale labor certification applications for the permanent
employment of aliens in the United States by proposing a 45-day period
for employers to file approved permanent labor certifications in
support of Form I-140 petitions with DHS after the issuance of an
approved labor certification by DOL.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn 04/16/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Sophia Cox, Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., 2nd
Floor, Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-1522
Email: sophia.cox@dhs.gov
RIN: 1615-AB34
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Proposed Rule Stage
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
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214. STANDARDS FOR LIVING ORGANISMS IN SHIPS' BALLAST WATER DISCHARGED
IN U.S. WATERS (USCG-2001-10486)
Legal Authority: 16 USC 4711
Abstract: This rulemaking would propose to add a performance standard
to 33 CFR part 151, subpart D, for all ballast water management methods
being used as alternatives to mid-ocean ballast water exchange. It
supports the Coast Guard's strategic goals of marine safety and
protection of natural resources. This project is significant due to
high interest from Congress and several Federal and State agencies, as
well as costs imposed on industry.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 03/04/02 67 FR 9632
ANPRM Comment Period End 06/03/02
NPRM 08/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Bivan R. Patnaik, Project Manager, CG-5224, Department
of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 372-1435
Email: bivan.r.patnaik@uscg.mil
RIN: 1625-AA32
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215. 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 12/00/09
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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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Long-Term Actions
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
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216. 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 strategic goal of
protection of natural resources.
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 To Be Determined
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
Email: benjamin.h.white@uscg.mil
RIN: 1625-AA03
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217. 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 strategic goal of
protection of natural resources.
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
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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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218. INSPECTION OF TOWING VESSELS (USCG-2006-24412)
Legal Authority: 46 USC 3301, 46 USC 3305, 46 USC 3306, and 46 USC
3103; 46 USC 3703 [DHS Delegation No 0170.1]
Abstract: This rulemaking would implement a program of inspection for
certification of towing vessels, which were previously uninspected. It
would prescribe standards for safety management systems and third-party
entities along with standards for construction, operation, vessel
systems, safety equipment, and recordkeeping. Due to the costs imposed
on an entire uninspected segment of the marine industry, the Coast
Guard projects that this will be an economically significant
rulemaking.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Dave Dolloff, Program Manager, CG-5222, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 372-1415
RIN: 1625-AB06
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219. 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 strategic goal 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., Washington, DC 20593
Phone: 202 372-1371
Email: william.s.peters@uscg.mil
RIN: 1625-AB20
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Final Rule Stage
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)
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220. IMPORTER SECURITY FILING AND ADDITIONAL CARRIER REQUIREMENTS
Legal Authority: PL 109-347, sec 203; 5 USC 301; 19 USC 66, 1431, 1433,
1434, 1624, 2071 note; 46 USC 60105
Abstract: On November 25, 2008, CBP published an interim final rule to
implement the provision of section 203 of the Security and
Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006. The rule requires carriers
to submit a vessel stow plan and container status messages under
certain scenarios where cargo containers are destined for the United
States. The rule also requires importers or their agents to submit an
Importer Security Filing (ISF) with eight data elements, no later than
24 hours before the cargo is laden at the foreign port and two data
elements, no later than 24 hours prior to arrival in the United States.
The interim final rule included a delayed compliance date for affected
importers and carriers by 12 months after date of publication. CBP is
conducting a review, through June 1, 2009, to determine any specific
compliance difficulties that importers and shippers may experience in
submitting all ten data elements 24 hours before lading Written
comments may be submitted on or before June 1, 2009, concerning the
data elements for which some type of flexibility has been provided.
Based on the structured review and public comment periods, CBP will
conduct an analysis of the elements subject to flexibility and issue a
final rule to eliminate, modify, or maintain these requirements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/02/08 73 FR 90
NPRM Comment Period End 03/03/08
NPRM Comment Period Extended 02/01/08 73 FR 6061
NPRM Comment Period End 03/18/08
Interim Final Rule 11/25/08 73 FR 71730
Interim Final Rule Effective 01/26/09
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 06/01/09
Final Action 12/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Richard DiNucci, Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, 1300
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20229
Phone: 202 344-2513
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Email: richard.dinucci@dhs.gov
RIN: 1651-AA70
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Final Rule Stage
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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221. AIR CARGO SCREENING
Legal Authority: PL 110-53, sec 1602; 49 USC 114; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC
44901 to 44905; 49 USC 44913 to 44914; 49 USC 44916; 49 USC 44935 to
44936; 49 USC 46105
Abstract: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will
establish the Certified Cargo Screening Program that will certify
shippers, manufacturers, and other entities to screen air cargo
intended for transport on a passenger aircraft. This will be the
primary means through which TSA will meet the requirements of section
1602 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of
2007 that mandates that 100 percent of air cargo transported on
passenger aircraft, operated by an air carrier or foreign air carrier
in air transportation or intrastate air transportation, must be
screened by August 2010, to ensure the security of all such passenger
aircraft carrying cargo.
Under this rulemaking, each certified cargo screening facility (CCSF)
and their employees and authorized representatives that will be
screening cargo must successfully complete a security threat
assessment. The CCSF must also submit to an audit of their security
measures by TSA-approved auditors, screen cargo using TSA-approved
methods, and initiate strict chain of custody measures to ensure the
security of the cargo throughout the supply chain prior to tendering it
for transport on passenger aircraft.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 07/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Victor Parker, Branch Chief, Air Cargo Policy & Plans,
Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security
Administration, Office of Transportation Sector Network Management,
TSA-28, HQ, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6028
Phone: 571 227-3664
Email: victor.parker@dhs.gov
Adam Sicking, Economist, Regulatory Development and Economic Analysis,
Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security
Administration, Office of Transportation Sector Network Management,
TSA-28, HQ, E10-345N, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6028
Phone: 571 227-2304
Fax: 571 227-1362
Email: adam.sicking@dhs.gov
Alice Crowe, Sr. Attorney, Regulations and Security Standards Division,
Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security
Administration, Office of the Chief Counsel, TSA-2, HQ, E12-320N, 601
South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6002
Phone: 571 227-2652
Fax: 571 227-1379
Email: alice.crowe@dhs.gov
RIN: 1652-AA64
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Long-Term Actions
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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222. 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) Final Rule Stage
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE)
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223. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE AND STORAGE OF FORM I-9, EMPLOYMENT
ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1324a; 8 CFR 2
Abstract: This interim rule amends Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) regulations to provide that employers and recruiters or referrers
for a fee required to complete and retain Forms I-9, Employment
Eligibility Verification, may sign and retain these forms
electronically. This rule implements statutory changes to the Form I-9
retention requirement that President George W. Bush signed into law on
October 30, 2004. In implementing these changes, this rule sets
standards for electronic signatures and the electronic retention of the
Form I-9.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 06/15/06 71 FR 34510
Interim Final Rule Effective 06/15/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 08/14/06
Final Rule 07/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Allan Vanscoy, Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 500 12th Street SW., Washington,
DC 20025
Phone: 202 732-5798
RIN: 1653-AA47
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Proposed Rule Stage
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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224. UPDATE OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REGULATIONS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 5121-5207
Abstract: This proposed rule would revise the Federal Emergency
Management Agency's Public Assistance program regulations. Many of
these changes reflect amendments made to the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act by the Post-Katrina
Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 and the Security and
Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006. The proposed rule also
proposes a few further substantive and nonsubstantive clarifications
and corrections to the Public Assistance regulations. This proposed
rule is intended to improve the efficiency and consistency of the
Public Assistance Program, as well as implement new statutory authority
by expanding Federal assistance, providing for precautionary
evacuations, improving the Project Worksheet process, empowering
grantees, and improving State Administrative Plans.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: James A. Walke, Disaster Assistance Directorate,
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency,
500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-2751
Fax: 202 646-3304
Email: james.walke@dhs.gov
RIN: 1660-AA51
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Completed Actions
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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225. ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2229, Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act
of 1974, as amended
Abstract: FEMA would update existing guidance on grants made directly
to fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service (EMS)
organizations of a State. The purpose of the grants is to enhance these
organizations' ability to protect both the health and safety of the
public and that of firefighting personnel facing fire and fire-related
hazards. Grants are also made to eligible organizations and fire
departments for the purpose of fire prevention and firefighter safety
research activities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn 02/11/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Brian Cowan, Director, Assistance to Firefighters
Program Office, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, 800 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20472-3620
Phone: 866 274-0960
Fax: 202 786-9938
Email: firegrants@dhs.gov
RIN: 1660-AA50
[FR Doc. E9-10269 Filed 05-08-09; 8:45 am]
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