[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 79 (Monday, April 26, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 21805-21813]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-8960]
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Part VIII
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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' 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 Law 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' last semiannual regulatory agenda
was published on December 7, 2009, at 74 FR 64448.
Beginning in the 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.
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' 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: February 26, 2010.
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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185 Registration Requirements for Petitioners Seeking to File H-1B Petitions on Behalf of 1615-AB71
Aliens Subject To Numerical Limitations...............................................
186 U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule............................... 1615-AB80
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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187 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Transitional Nonimmigrant Investor 1615-AB75
Classification........................................................................
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U.S. Coast Guard--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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188 Numbering of Undocumented Barges (USCG-1998-3798)..................................... 1625-AA14
189 Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels (USCG-2003-16158)................................. 1625-AA77
190 Inspection of Towing Vessels (USCG-2006-24412)........................................ 1625-AB06
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U.S. Coast Guard--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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191 Standards for Living Organisms in Ships' Ballast Water Discharged in U.S. Waters (USCG- 1625-AA32
2001-10486)...........................................................................
192 Passenger Weight and Inspected Vessel Stability Requirements (USCG-2007-0030)......... 1625-AB20
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U.S. Coast Guard--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
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193 Claims Procedures Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (USCG-2004-17697)............... 1625-AA03
194 Great Lakes Pilotage Rates--2010 Annual Review and Adjustment (Section 610 Review).... 1625-AB39
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
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195 Transportation of Certain Merchandise and Equipment Between Coastwise Points.......... 1651-AA84
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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196 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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197 Aircraft Repair Station Security...................................................... 1652-AA38
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Transportation Security Administration--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
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198 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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199 Update of FEMA's Public Assistance Regulations........................................ 1660-AA51
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Proposed Rule Stage
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
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185. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PETITIONERS SEEKING TO FILE H-1B
PETITIONS ON BEHALF OF ALIENS SUBJECT TO NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1184(g)
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security is proposing to amend its
regulations governing petitions filed on behalf of alien workers
subject to annual numerical limitations. This rule proposes an
electronic registration program for petitions subject to numerical
limitations contained in the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act).
Initially, the program would be for the H-1B nonimmigrant
classification; however, other nonimmigrant classifications will be
added as needed. This action is necessary because the demand for H-1B
specialty occupation workers by U.S. companies generally exceeds the
numerical limitation. This rule is intended to allow USCIS to more
efficiently manage the intake and lottery process for these H-1B
petitions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/10
NPRM Comment Period End 10/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Claudia F. Young, Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services, Service Center Operations, 20
Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8163
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB71
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186. U. S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES 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 06/00/10
NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Rendell Jones, Chief Financial Officer, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Suite
4018, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20259
Phone: 202 272-1969
Fax: 202 272-1970
Email: [email protected]
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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187. COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS TRANSITIONAL
NONIMMIGRANT INVESTOR CLASSIFICATION
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101 to 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC
1186a
Abstract: On May 8, 2008, Public Law 110-229, Commonwealth Natural
Resources Act, established a transitional period for the application of
the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to the Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Although the CNMI is subject to most
U.S. laws, the CNMI has administered its own immigration system under
the terms of its 1976 covenant with the United States. The Department
of Homeland Security is proposing to amend its regulations by creating
a new E2 CNMI Investor classification for the duration of the
transition period. These temporary provisions are necessary to reduce
the potential harm to the CNMI economy before these foreign workers and
investors are required to convert into U.S. immigrant or nonimmigrant
visa classifications.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/14/09 74 FR 46938
NPRM Comment Period End 10/14/09
Final Action 07/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Kevin J. Cummings, Chief of Business and Foreign
Workers Division, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Office of Policy and Strategy, 20 Massachusetts
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529-2140
Phone: 202 272-8410
Fax: 202 272-1542
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB75
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Proposed Rule Stage
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
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188. 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
Supplemental NPRM 11/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Denise Harmon, Project Manager, Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Coast Guard, National Vessel Documentation Center, 792
T.J. Jackson Drive, Falling Waters, WV 25419
Phone: 304 271-2506
RIN: 1625-AA14
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189. 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 10/00/10
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: [email protected]
RIN: 1625-AA77
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190. INSPECTION OF TOWING VESSELS (USCG-2006-24412)
Legal Authority: 46 USC 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 3703, 8104, and
8904; 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 a significant rulemaking, especially
for small entities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Michael Harmon, Program Manager, CG-522, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., STOP 7126,
Washington, DC 20593-7126
Phone: 202 372-1427
RIN: 1625-AB06
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Final Rule Stage
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
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191. 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 performance standards to
33 CFR part 151, subparts C and D, for discharges of ballast water. It
supports the Coast Guard's broad roles and responsibilities of maritime
safety and maritime stewardship. 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 08/28/09 74 FR 44632
Public Meeting 09/14/09 74 FR 46964
Public Meeting 09/22/09 74 FR 48190
Public Meeting 09/28/09 74 FR 49355
Notice--Extension of Comment
Period 10/15/09 74 FR 52941
Public Meeting 10/22/09 74 FR 54533
Public Meeting Correction 10/26/09 74 FR 54944
NPRM Comment Period End 12/04/09 74 FR 52941
Final Rule 12/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Mr. John C Morris, Project Manager, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., STOP 7126,
Washington, DC 20593-7126
Phone: 202 372-1433
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1625-AA32
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192. 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
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USC App 1804; EO 11735; EO 12234; DHS 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
NPRM Comment Period End 02/06/09
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/18/09 74 FR 7576
NPRM Comment Period End 03/20/09
Final Action 06/00/10
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: [email protected]
RIN: 1625-AB20
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Long-Term Actions
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
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193. 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 04/00/11
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: [email protected]
RIN: 1625-AA03
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194. GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE RATES--2010 ANNUAL REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENT
(SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Legal Authority: 46 USC 9303(f)
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: [email protected]
RIN: 1625-AB39
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Prerule Stage
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)
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195. TRANSPORTATION OF CERTAIN MERCHANDISE AND
EQUIPMENT BETWEEN COASTWISE POINTS
Legal Authority: 46 USC 55102
Abstract: The Jones Act provides that only coastwise-qualified vessels
may transport merchandise between coastwise points. During 2009, U.S.
Customs and Border Protection proposed modifying previously-issued
ruling letters that determined whether the transportation of certain
articles and equipment by non-coastwise-qualified vessels between
coastwise points was in violation of the Jones Act. Because any
determination on this matter made by CBP would impact a broad range of
regulated parties, and the scope of potential economic impact of any
change in existing practice is unknown, CBP is issuing an advance
notice of proposed rulemaking to solicit public comment.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 06/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Glen E. Vereb, Chief, Cargo Security, Carriers and
Immigration Branch, Office of International Trade, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20229
Phone: 202 325-0212
RIN: 1651-AA84
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Final Rule Stage
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)
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196. IMPORTER SECURITY FILING AND ADDITIONAL CARRIER REQUIREMENTS
Legal Authority: PL 109-347, sec 203; 5 USC 301; 19 USC 66; 19 USC
1431; 19 USC 1433 to 1434; 19 USC 1624; 19 USC 2071 note; 46 USC 60105
Abstract: This interim final rule implements the provisions of section
203 of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006. It
amends CBP Regulations to require carriers and importers to provide to
CBP, via a CBP-approved electronic data interchange system, information
necessary to enable CBP to identify high-risk shipments to prevent
smuggling and insure cargo safety and security. Under the rule,
importers and carriers must submit specified information to CBP before
the cargo is brought into the United States by vessel. This advance
information will improve CBP's risk assessment and targeting
capabilities, assist CBP in increasing the security of the global
trading system, and facilitate the prompt release of legitimate cargo
following its arrival in the United States.
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
Correction 12/24/09 74 FR 68376
Final Action 11/00/10
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
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1651-AA70
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Final Rule Stage
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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197. AIRCRAFT REPAIR STATION SECURITY
Legal Authority: 49 USC 114; 49 USC 44924
Abstract: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) proposed to
add a new regulation to improve the security of domestic and foreign
aircraft repair stations, as required by the section 611 of Vision
100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act and section 1616 of the 9/
11 Commission Act of 2007. The regulation proposed general requirements
for security programs to be adopted and implemented by repair stations
certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). A notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) was published in the Federal Register on
November 18, 2009, requesting public comments to be submitted on
January 19, 2010. The comment period was extended to February 19, 2010.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Notice--Public Meeting; Request
for Comments 02/24/04 69 FR 8357
Report to Congress 08/24/04
NPRM 11/18/09 74 FR 59873
NPRM Comment Period End 01/19/10
NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/29/09 74 FR 68774
NPRM Extended Comment Period End02/19/10
Final Rule 12/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Celio Young, Program Manager, Repair Stations,
Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security
Administration, Office of Transportation Sector Network Management,
General Aviation
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Division, TSA-28, HQ, E5, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-
6028
Phone: 571 227-3580
Fax: 571 227-1362
Email: [email protected]
Thomas (Tom) Philson, Manager, Economic Analysis, Department of
Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Office of
Transportation Sector Network Management, TSA-28, HQ, E10-411N, 601
South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6028
Phone: 571 227-3236
Fax: 571 227-1362
Email: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
RIN: 1652-AA38
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Long-Term Actions
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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198. 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
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
RIN: 1652-AA43
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Proposed Rule Stage
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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199. UPDATE OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REGULATIONS
Legal Authority: 42 USC 5121 to 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 to reflect lessons learned from recent events, and propose
further substantive and non-substantive clarifications and corrections
to improve upon 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, improving the Project Worksheet
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process, empowering grantees, and improving State Administrative Plans.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/10
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 20472-3100
Phone: 202 646-2751
Fax: 202 646-3304
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1660-AA51
[FR Doc. 2010-8960 Filed 04-23-10; 8:45 am]
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