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Part IX
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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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, U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane, Mail Stop 0485,
Washington, DC 20528-0485.
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 20, 2010, at 75 FR 79788.
Beginning in the fall 2007, the Internet became the basic means for
disseminating the Unified Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda is
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 23, 2011.
Christina E. McDonald,
Acting Associate General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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211....................... Registration Requirement 1615-AB71
for Petitioners Seeking
To File H-1B Petitions on
Behalf of Aliens Subject
to Numerical Limitations.
212....................... Commonwealth of the 1615-AB76
Northern Mariana Islands
Transitional Worker
Classification.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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213....................... E-2 Nonimmigrant Status 1615-AB75
for Aliens in the
Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands
With Long-Term Investor
Status.
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U.S. Coast Guard--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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214....................... Claims Procedures Under 1625-AA03
the Oil Pollution Act of
1990 (USCG-2004-17697).
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U.S. Coast Guard--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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215....................... Numbering of Undocumented 1625-AA14
Barges.
216....................... Inspection of Towing 1625-AB06
Vessels.
217....................... Updates to Maritime 1625-AB38
Security.
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U.S. Coast Guard--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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218....................... Standards for Living 1625-AA32
Organisms in Ships'
Ballast Water Discharged
in U.S. Waters.
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U.S. Coast Guard--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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219....................... Commercial Fishing 1625-AA77
Industry Vessels.
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U.S. Coast Guard--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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220....................... Passenger Weight and 1625-AB20
Inspected Vessel
Stability Requirements.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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221....................... Importer Security Filing 1651-AA70
and Additional Carrier
Requirements.
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Transportation Security Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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222....................... Aircraft Repair Station 1652-AA38
Security.
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Transportation Security Administration--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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223....................... Modification of the 1652-AA43
Aviation Security
Infrastructure Fee (ASIF)
(Market Share).
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Final Rule Stage
211. Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking To File H-1B
Petitions on Behalf of Aliens Subject to Numerical Limitations
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 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 for the H-1B nonimmigrant classification. 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................................ 03/03/11 76 FR 11686
NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/02/11 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 04/00/12 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Susan Arroyo, Chief of Staff, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 20
Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529, Phone: 202 272-1094,
Fax: 202 272-1543, E-mail: susan.arroyo@dhs.gov.
RIN: 1615-AB71
212. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Transitional Worker
Classification
Legal Authority: (Pub. L. 110-229)
Abstract: This final rule amends Department of Homeland Security
regulations to create and establish procedures for a new, temporary,
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)-only transitional
worker classification (CW classification). This final rule implements
the CNMI transitional worker provisions of the Consolidated Natural
Resources Act of 2008 (CNRA), extending the immigration laws of the
United States to the CNMI. The transitional worker program is intended
to provide for an orderly transition from the CNMI permit system to the
U.S. Federal immigration system under the Immigration and Nationality
Act (INA). A CW transitional worker is an alien worker who is
ineligible for another classification under the INA and who
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performs services or labor for an employer in the CNMI. The CNRA
imposes a 5-year transition period before the INA requirements become
fully applicable in the CNMI. The new CW classification will be in
effect for the duration of that transition period, unless extended by
the Secretary of Labor. The rule also establishes employment
authorization incident to CW status.
Timetable:
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Interim Final Rule.................. 10/27/09 74 FR 55094
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 11/27/09 .......................
End.
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 12/09/09 74 FR 64997
End Extended.
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 01/08/10 .......................
End.
Final Action........................ 06/00/11 .......................
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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: 202 272-1470, Fax: 202
272-1480, E-mail: kevin.cummings@dhs.gov.
RIN: 1615-AB76
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Completed Actions
213. E-2 Nonimmigrant Status for Aliens in the Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands With Long-Term Investor Status
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101 to 1103; 8 U.S.C. 1182; 8 U.S.C.
1184; 8 U.S.C. 1186a
Abstract: This final rule amends Department of Homeland Security
regulations governing E-2 nonimmigrant treaty investors to establish
procedures for classifying long-term investors in the Commonwealth of
the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) as E-2 nonimmigrants. This final
rule implements the CNMI nonimmigrant investor visa provisions of the
Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, extending the immigration
laws of the United States to the CNMI.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 09/14/09 74 FR 46938
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/14/09 .......................
Final Action........................ 12/20/10 75 FR 79264
Final Action Effective.............. 01/19/11 .......................
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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: 202 272-1470, Fax: 202
272-1480, E-mail: kevin.cummings@dhs.gov.
RIN: 1615-AB75
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Prerule Stage
214. Claims Procedures Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (USCG-2004-
17697)
Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 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 (OPA). 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 OPA 90, 33 U.S.C. 2712(a)(4). This rulemaking supports
the Coast Guard's broad role and responsibility of maritime
stewardship.
Timetable:
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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 12/10/92 .......................
End.
Notice of Inquiry................... 08/00/11 .......................
Supplemental NPRM................... 12/00/12 .......................
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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, E-mail: benjamin.h.white@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625-AA03
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Proposed Rule Stage
215. Numbering of Undocumented Barges
Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 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 Period.... 08/12/04 69 FR 49844
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/10/04 .......................
Supplemental NPRM................... 09/00/11 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Denise Harmon, Project Manager, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, National Vessel Documentation
Center,
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792 T.J. Jackson Drive, Falling Waters, WV 25419, Phone: 304 271-2506.
RIN: 1625-AA14
216. Inspection of Towing Vessels
Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103; 46 U.S.C. 3301; 46 U.S.C. 3306; 46
U.S.C. 3308; 46 U.S.C. 3316; 46 U.S.C. 3703; 46 U.S.C. 8104; 46 U.S.C.
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 auditors and surveyors, along with standards for construction,
operation, vessel systems, safety equipment, and recordkeeping.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 07/00/11 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael Harmon, Program Manager, CG-5222,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 2nd Street SW.,
STOP 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126, Phone: 202 372-1427, E-mail:
michael.j.harmon@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625-AB06
217. Updates to Maritime Security
Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226; 33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. ch 701;
50 U.S.C. 191 and 192; EO 12656; 3 CFR 1988 Comp p 585; 33 CFR 1.05-1;
33 CFR 6.04-11; 33 CFR 6.14; 33 CFR 6.16; 33 CFR 6.19; DHS Delegation
No 0170.1
Abstract: The Coast Guard proposes certain additions, changes, and
amendments to 33 CFR, subchapter H. Subchapter H is comprised of parts
101 thru 106. Subchapter H implements the major provisions of the
Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002. This rulemaking is the
first major revision to subchapter H. The proposed changes would
further enhance the security of our Nation's ports, vessels,
facilities, and Outer Continental Shelf facilities and incorporate
requirements from legislation implemented since the original
publication of these regulations in 2003. This rulemaking has
international interest because of the close relationship between
subchapter H and the International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS).
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 07/00/11 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: LCDR Loan O'Brien, Project Manager, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Commandant, (CG-5442), 2100 2nd
Street SW., STOP 7581, Washington, DC 20593-7581, Phone: 877 687-2243,
Fax: 202 372-1906, E-mail: loan.t.o'brien@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625-AB38
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Final Rule Stage
218. Standards for Living Organisms in Ships' Ballast Water Discharged
in U.S. Waters
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 4711
Abstract: This rulemaking adds 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 economically significant.
Timetable:
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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.......................... 07/00/11 .......................
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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, E-mail:
john.c.morris@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625-AA32
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Long-Term Actions
219. Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels
Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 4502(a) to 4502(d); 46 U.S.C. 4505 and
4506; 46 U.S.C. 6104; 46 U.S.C. 10603; DHS Delegation No. 0170.1(92)
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend commercial fishing industry
vessel requirements to enhance maritime safety. Commercial fishing
remains one of the most dangerous industries in America. The Commercial
Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Act of 1988 (``the Act,'' codified in 46
U.S.C. chapter 45) gives the Coast Guard regulatory authority to
improve the safety of vessels operating in that industry. Although
significant reductions in industry deaths were recorded after the Coast
Guard issued its initial rules under the Act in 1991, we believe more
deaths and serious injury can be avoided through compliance with new
regulations in the following areas: Vessel stability and watertight
integrity, vessel maintenance and safety equipment including crew
immersion suits, crew training and drills, and improved documentation
of regulatory compliance.
Timetable:
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ANPRM............................. 03/31/08 73 FR 16815
ANPRM Comment Period End.......... 12/15/08 .........................
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NPRM.............................. To Be Determined
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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, E-mail:
jack.a.kemerer@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625-AA77
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Completed Actions
220. Passenger Weight and Inspected Vessel Stability Requirements
Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2103;
46 U.S.C. 2113; 46 U.S.C. 3205; 46 U.S.C. 3301; 46
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U.S.C. 3306; 46 U.S.C. 3307; 46 U.S.C. 3703; 46 U.S.C. 5115; 46 U.S.C.
6101; 49 U.S.C. App 1804; EO 11735; EO 12234; DHS Delegation No 0170.1;
Pub. L. 103-206, 107 Stat 2439
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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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 Rule.......................... 12/14/10 75 FR 78064
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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 2nd Street SW.,
STOP 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126, Phone: 202 372-1371, E-mail:
william.s.peters@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625-AB20
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)
Final Rule Stage
221. Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 109-347, sec 203; 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C.
66; 19 U.S.C. 1431; 19 U.S.C. 1433 to 1434; 19 U.S.C. 1624; 19 U.S.C.
2071 note; 46 U.S.C. 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 06/01/09
End.
Correction.......................... 07/14/09 74 FR 33920
Correction.......................... 12/24/09 74 FR 68376
Final Action........................ 08/00/11
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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, E-
mail: richard.dinucci@dhs.gov.
RIN: 1651-AA70
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Final Rule Stage
222. Aircraft Repair Station Security
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 114; 49 U.S.C. 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 by
January 19, 2010. The comment period was extended to February 19, 2010,
on request of the stakeholders to allow the aviation industry and other
interested entities and individuals additional time to complete their
comments.
TSA has coordinated its efforts with the FAA throughout the
rulemaking process to ensure that the final rule does not interfere
with FAA's ability or authority to regulate part 145 repair station
safety matters.
Timetable:
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Notice--Public Meeting; Request for 02/24/04 69 FR 8357
Comments.
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 End.... 02/19/10
Final Rule.......................... 10/00/11
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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 Division, TSA-28, HQ, E5, 601 South 12th Street,
Arlington, VA 20598-6028,
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Phone: 571 227-3580, Fax: 571 227-1362, E-mail: celio.young@dhs.gov.
Thomas Philson, Deputy Director, Regulatory and 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, E-mail: thomas.philson@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, E-mail: linda.kent@dhs.gov.
RIN: 1652-AA38
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Long-Term Actions
223. Modification of the Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee (ASIF)
(Market Share)
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 44901; 49 U.S.C. 44940
Abstract: The Transportation Security Administration will propose a
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
developing a market share methodology and intends to seek public
comments through issuance of a notice of proposed rulemaking.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Notice; Requesting Comment- 11/05/03 68 FR 62613
Imposition of the Aviation Security
Infrastructure Fee (ASIF).
Notice--Imposition of ASIF; Comment 01/05/04
Period End.
Notice--Imposition of ASIF; Comment 12/31/03 68 FR 75611
Period Extended.
Notice--Imposition of ASIF; Extended 02/05/04
Comment Period End.
Next Action Undetermined............
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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, E-mail: michael.gambone@dhs.gov.
Thomas Philson, Deputy Director, Regulatory and 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, E-mail: thomas.philson@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, E-mail: linda.kent@dhs.gov.
RIN: 1652-AA43
[FR Doc. 2011-15490 Filed 7-6-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-9B-P
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