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August 8, 2022

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Homeland Security Department

Abstract

This regulatory agenda is a semiannual summary of projected regulations, existing regulations, and completed actions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components. This agenda provides the public with information about DHS's regulatory and deregulatory activity. DHS expects that this information will enable the public to be more aware of, and effectively participate in, the Department's regulatory and deregulatory activity. DHS invites the public to submit comments on any aspect of this agenda.

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 151 (Monday, August 8, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 48294-48299]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-14604]

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Vol. 87

Monday,

No. 151

August 8, 2022

Part IX

Department of Homeland Security

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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 87 , No. 151 / Monday, August 8, 2022 / UA:
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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 projected
regulations, existing regulations, and completed actions of the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components. This agenda
provides the public with information about DHS's regulatory and
deregulatory activity. DHS expects that this information will enable
the public to be more aware of, and effectively participate in, the
Department's regulatory and deregulatory 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, 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE,
Mail Stop 0485, Washington, DC 20528-0485.

Specific

Please direct specific comments and inquiries on individual actions
identified in this agenda to the individual listed in the summary
portion as the point of contact for that action.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DHS provides this notice pursuant to the
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 96-354, Sept.
19, 1980) and Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review''
(Sept. 30, 1993) as incorporated in Executive Order 13563 ``Improving
Regulation and Regulatory Review'' (Jan. 18, 2011), which require the
Department to publish a semiannual agenda of regulations. The
regulatory agenda is a summary of existing and projected regulations as
well as actions completed since the publication of the last regulatory
agenda for the Department. DHS's last semiannual regulatory agenda was
published online on December 10, 2021, at <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaMain">http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaMain</a>.
Beginning in fall 2007, the internet became the basic means for
disseminating the Unified Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda is
available online at <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov">www.reginfo.gov</a>.
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602) requires Federal
agencies to publish their regulatory flexibility agendas in the Federal
Register. A regulatory flexibility agenda shall contain, among other
things, a brief description of the subject area of any rule which is
likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities. DHS's printed agenda entries include regulatory actions
that are in the Department's regulatory flexibility agenda. Printing of
these entries is limited to fields that contain information required by
the agenda provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Additional
information on these entries is available in the Unified Agenda
published on the internet.
The semiannual agenda of the Department conforms to the Unified
Agenda format developed by the Regulatory Information Service Center.

Dated: April 1, 2022.
Christina E. McDonald,
Associate General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs.

Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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119....................... Homeland Security 1601-AA72
Acquisition Regulation,
Enhancement of
Whistleblower Protections
for Contractor Employees.
120....................... Homeland Security 1601-AA78
Acquisition Regulation:
Information Technology
Security Awareness
Training (HSAR Case 2015-
002).
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Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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121....................... Homeland Security 1601-AA76
Acquisition Regulation:
Safeguarding of
Controlled Unclassified
Information (HSAR Case
2015-001).
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Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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122....................... Homeland Security 1601-AA79
Acquisition Regulation:
Privacy Training (HSAR
Case 2015-003).
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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123....................... U.S. Citizenship and 1615-AC68
Immigration Services Fee
Schedule.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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124....................... Requirements for Filing 1615-AB98
Motions and
Administrative Appeals.
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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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125....................... Claims Procedures Under 1625-AA03
the Oil Pollution Act of
1990 (USCG-2004-17697).
126....................... Lifejacket Approval 1625-AC62
Harmonization.
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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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127....................... Commercial Fishing 1625-AB85
Vessels--Implementation
of 2010 and 2012
Legislation.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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128....................... Importer Security Filing 1651-AA70
and Additional Carrier
Requirements (Section 610
Review).
129....................... Implementation of the Guam- 1651-AA77
CNMI Visa Waiver Program
(Section 610 Review).
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Transportation Security Administration--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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130....................... Amending Vetting 1652-AA70
Requirements for
Employees With Access to
a Security Identification
Display Area (SIDA).
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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131....................... Ammonium Nitrate Security 1670-AA00
Program.
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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132....................... Chemical Facility Anti- 1670-AA01
Terrorism Standards
(CFATS).
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

Office of the Secretary (OS)

Proposed Rule Stage

119. Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation, Enhancement of
Whistleblower Protections for Contractor Employees [1601-AA72]

Legal Authority: Sec. 827 of the National Defense Authorization Act
(NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2013, (Pub. L. 112-239, enacted January 2,
2013); 41 U.S.C. 1302(a)(2) and 1707
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to
amend its Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) parts 3003
and 3052 to implement section 827 of the National Defense Authorization
Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239, enacted January
2, 2013) for the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Section 827 of the
NDAA for FY 2013 established enhancements to the Whistleblower
Protections for Contractor Employees for all agencies subject to
section 2409 of title 10, United States Code, which includes the USCG.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 05/00/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Nancy Harvey, Policy Analyst, Department of
Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Room 3636-
15, 301 7th Street SW, Washington, DC

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20528, Phone: 202 447-0956, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#47292629243e692f263531223e072f3669232f3469202831">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1601-AA72

120. Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Information Technology
Security Awareness Training (HSAR Case 2015-002) [1601-AA78]

Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 302; 41 U.S.C. 1707, 1302 and
1303
Abstract: This Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) rule
would standardize information technology security awareness training
and DHS Rules of Behavior requirements for contractor and subcontractor
employees who access DHS information systems and information resources
or contractor-owned and/or operated information systems and information
resources capable of collecting, processing, storing, or transmitting
controlled unclassified information (CUI).
Timetable:

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Shaundra Ford, Procurement Analyst, Department of
Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition
Policy and Legislation, 245 Murray Lane SW, Washington, DC 20528,
Phone: 202 447-0056, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e1928980948f859380cf878e9385a18990cf858992cf868e97">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
Nancy Harvey, Policy Analyst, Department of Homeland Security,
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Room 3636-15, 301 7th Street
SW, Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447-0956, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a6c8c7c8c5df88cec7d4d0c3dfe6ced788c2ced588c1c9d0">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1601-AA78

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

Office of the Secretary (OS)

Final Rule Stage

121. Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Safeguarding of
Controlled Unclassified Information (HSAR Case 2015-001) [1601-AA76]

Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 to 302; 41 U.S.C. 1302, 1303 and 1707
Abstract: This Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) rule
would implement security and privacy measures to ensure Controlled
Unclassified Information (CUI), such as Personally Identifiable
Information (PII), is adequately safeguarded by DHS contractors.
Specifically, the rule would define key terms, outline security
requirements and inspection provisions for contractor information
technology (IT) systems that store, process or transmit CUI, institute
incident notification and response procedures, and identify post-
incident credit monitoring requirements.
Timetable:

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Shaundra Ford, Procurement Analyst, Department of
Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition
Policy and Legislation, 245 Murray Lane SW, Washington, DC 20528,
Phone: 202 447-0056, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e99a81889c878d9b88c78f869b8da98198c78d819ac78e869f">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
Nancy Harvey, Policy Analyst, Department of Homeland Security,
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Room 3636-15, 301 7th Street
SW, Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447-0956, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#204e414e43590e4841525645596048510e4448530e474f56">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1601-AA76

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

Office of the Secretary (OS)

Completed Actions

122. Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Privacy Training (HSAR
Case 2015-003) [1601-AA79]

Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 302; 41 U.S.C. 1303, 1702 and
1707
Abstract: This Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) rule
would require contractors to complete training that addresses the
protection of privacy, in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, and
the handling and safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information
and Sensitive Personally Identifiable Information. DHS is withdrawing
this regulatory action, because privacy training is covered by the
Federal Acquisition Regulation final rule titled Privacy Training (81
FR 93476, Dec. 20, 2016) and DHS FAR Class Deviation Number 17-03.
Timetable:

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Candace Lightfoot, Procurement Analyst, Department
of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer,
Acquisition Policy and Legislation, Room 3636-15, 301 7th Street SW,
Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447-0082, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0566646b616466602b696c626d71636a6a71456d742b616d762b626a73">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
Nancy Harvey, Policy Analyst, Department of Homeland Security,
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Room 3636-15, 301 7th Street
SW, Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447-0956, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#046a656a677d2a6c657672617d446c752a606c772a636b72">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1601-AA79

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Proposed Rule Stage

123. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule [1615-AC68]

Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1356(m), (n)
Abstract: DHS will propose to adjust the fees charged by U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for immigration and
naturalization benefit requests. On August 3, 2020, DHS adjusted the
fees USCIS charges for immigration and naturalization benefit requests,
imposed new fees, revised certain fee waiver and exemption policies,
and changed certain application requirements via the rule ``USCIS Fee
Schedule & Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request
Requirements.'' DHS has been preliminarily enjoined from implementing
that rule by court order. This rule would rescind and replace the
changes made by the August 3, 2020, rule and establish new USCIS fees
to recover USCIS operating costs.

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Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/00/22
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kika M. Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Department
of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 5900
Capital Gateway Drive, Suite 4S190, Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009, Phone:
240 721-3000.
RIN: 1615-AC68

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Long-Term Actions

124. Requirements for Filing Motions and Administrative Appeals [1615-
AB98]

Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552 and 552a; 8 U.S.C. 1101, 1103 and
1304; 6 U.S.C. 112
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing
this rule to improve the administration of U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) appeals, motions, and certifications. The
proposed changes would update and restructure the regulations in order
to clarify and streamline the administrative review process, increase
efficiency, and reflect the establishment of DHS and its components.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/00/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: William K. Renwick, Jr., Branch Chief, Department
of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,
Administrative Appeals Office, 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Suite 4S190,
Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009, Phone: 240 721-3000.
RIN: 1615-AB98

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Proposed Rule Stage

125. Claims Procedures Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (USCG-2004-
17697) [1625-AA03]

Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 2713 and 2714
Abstract: The purpose of this project is to remove superseded
regulations at 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 135, and to
finalize the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA90) claims procedures at 33
CFR part 136. The OPA90 claims procedures, implementing OPA90 section
1013 (Claims Procedures) and section 1014 (Designation of Source and
Advertisement), were established by an interim rule, titled ``Claims
under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990'' (Interim Rule) that has not been
substantively amended since it was published in 1992. 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 12/10/92
End.
Notice of Inquiry................... 11/01/11 76 FR 67385
Notice of Inquiry Comment Period End 01/30/12
NPRM................................ 05/00/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Benjamin White, Project Manager, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, National Pollution Funds Center
(NPFC), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, STOP 7605, Washington,
DC 20593-7605, Phone: 202 795-6066, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2b494e45414a4642450543055c43425f4e6b5e58484c05464247">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1625-AA03

126. Lifejacket Approval Harmonization [1625-AC62]

Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306(a); 46 U.S.C. 3306(b); 46 U.S.C.
4102(a); 46 U.S.C. 4102(b); 46 U.S.C. 4302(a); 46 U.S.C. 4502(a); 46
U.S.C. 4502(c)(2)(B)
Abstract: The Coast Guard proposes to amend the lifejacket approval
requirements and follow-up program requirements by incorporating new
bi-national standards. At the same time, the Coast Guard proposes to
amend lifejacket and personal flotation devices (PFDs) carriage
requirements to allow for the use of equipment approved to the new
standards, and to remove obsolete equipment approval requirements. The
new standards are state-of-the-art and are intended to replace the
legacy standards. The proposed amendments will streamline the process
for approval of PFDs and allow manufacturers the opportunity to produce
more innovative equipment that meets the approval requirements of both
Canada and the United States, while reducing the burden for
manufacturers in both the approval process and follow-up program. These
proposed changes are expected to promote economic relief. The proposed
rule is expected to promote economic relief by reducing the regulatory
burden on PFD manufacturers by harmonizing our PFD approval standards
with Canada, requiring less frequent inspections of manufacturing
facilities, providing lower cost PFD user manuals, and by creating a
new market in PFDs with a lower buoyancy rating. This rule is
consistent with Executive Order 14058, which directs agencies to take
actions that improve service delivery and customer experience by
decreasing administrative burdens, enhancing transparency, and
improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jacqueline M. Yurkovich, Project Manager,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and
Engineering Standards (CG-ENG-4), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
SE, STOP 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509, Phone: 202 372-1389, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#670d06041612020b0e0902490a491e12150c08110e040f2712140400490a0e0b">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1625-AC62

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Long-Term Actions

127. Commercial Fishing Vessels--Implementation of 2010 and 2012
Legislation [1625-AB85]

Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 4502 and 5103; Pub. L. 111-281
Abstract: The Coast Guard would implement 2010 and 2012 legislation
that pertains to uninspected commercial fishing industry vessels. The

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requirements took effect upon enactment of the legislation but require
amendments to Coast Guard regulations to be implemented. Coast Guard is
changing the applicability of the regulations, and adding new
requirements to safety training, equipment, vessel examinations, vessel
safety standards, the documentation of maintenance, and the termination
of unsafe operations. This rulemaking promotes the Coast Guard's
maritime safety mission.
Timetable:

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Morgan Benggio, Marine Transportation Safety
Specialist, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office
of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC-3), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr.
Avenue SE, Stop 7501, Washington, DC 20593-7501, Phone: 202 372-1246,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a6cbc9d4c1c7c888c288c4c3c8c1c1cfc9e6d3d5c5c188cbcfca">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1625-AB85

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)

Long-Term Actions

128. Importer Security Filing And Additional Carrier Requirements
(Section 610 Review) [1651-AA70]

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 and 1434; 19 U.S.C. 1624; 19 U.S.C.
2071 (note); 46 U.S.C. 60105
Abstract: This final rule implements the provisions of section 203
of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006. On
November 25, 2008, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published an
interim final rule (CBP Dec. 08-46) in the Federal Register (73 FR
71730), that finalized most of the provisions proposed in the Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking. It requires carrier and importers to provide to
CBP, via a CBP approved electronic data interchange system, certain
advance information pertaining to cargo brought into the United States
by vessel to enable CBP to identify high-risk shipments to prevent
smuggling and ensure cargo safety and security. The interim final rule
did not finalize six data elements that were identified as areas of
potential concern for industry during the rulemaking process and, for
which, CBP provided some type of flexibility for compliance with those
data elements. CBP solicited public comment on these six data elements
and also invited comments on the revised Regulatory Assessment and
Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis. (See 73 FR 71782-85 for
regulatory text and 73 CFR 71733-34 for general discussion.)
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 Extended 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
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Brian Sale, Branch Chief, Manifest & Conveyance
Security Division, Cargo & Conveyance, Office of Field Operation,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20229, Phone: 202 325-3338,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6b0919020a05450a45180a070e2b08091b450f0318450c041d">[email&#160;protected]</a>; <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#aec1c8c183c3cfc0c7c8cbdddaccdccfc0cdc6eecdccde80cac6dd80c9c1d8">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1651-AA70

129. Implementation of the Guam-CNMI VISA Waiver Program (Section 610
Review) [1651-AA77]

Legal Authority: Pub. L. 110-229, sec. 702
Abstract: The interim final rule amends Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) regulations to implement section 702 of the Consolidated
Natural Resources Act of 2008 (CNRA). This law extends the immigration
laws of the United States to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands (CNMI) and provides for a joint visa waiver program for travel
to Guam and the CNMI. This rule implements section 702 of the CNRA by
amending the regulations to replace the current Guam Visa Waiver
Program with a new Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program. The amended
regulations set forth the requirements for nonimmigrant visitors who
seek admission for business or pleasure and solely for entry into and
stay on Guam or the CNMI without a visa. This rule also establishes six
ports of entry in the CNMI for purposes of administering and enforcing
the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program. Section 702 of the Consolidated
Natural Resources Act of 2008 (CNRA), subject to a transition period,
extends the immigration laws of the United States to the Commonwealth
of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and provides for a visa waiver
program for travel to Guam and/or the CNMI. On January 16, 2009, the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection
(CBP), issued an interim final rule in the Federal Register replacing
the then-existing Guam Visa Waiver Program with the Guam-CNMI Visa
Waiver Program and setting forth the requirements for nonimmigrant
visitors seeking admission into Guam and/or the CNMI under the Guam-
CNMI Visa Waiver Program. As of November 28, 2009, the Guam-CNMI Visa
Waiver Program is operational. This program allows nonimmigrant
visitors from eligible countries to seek admission for business or
pleasure for entry into Guam and/or the CNMI without a visa for a
period of authorized stay not to exceed 45 days. This rulemaking would
finalize the January 2009 interim final rule.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 01/16/09 74 FR 2824
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 01/16/09 .......................
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 03/17/09 .......................
End.
Technical Amendment; Change of 05/28/09 74 FR 25387
Implementation Date.
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Final Action........................ To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No.
Agency Contact: Neyda I. Yejo, Program Manager, Electronic System
for Travel Authorization, Office of Field Operations, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20229, Phone: 202 344-2373,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0b656e726f6a256225726e61644b68697b256f6378256c647d">[email&#160;protected]</a>.

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RIN: 1651-AA77

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Long-Term Actions

130. Amending Vetting Requirements for Employees With Access to a
Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) [1652-AA70]

Legal Authority: Pub. L. 114-190, sec. 3405
Abstract: As required by the FESSA, TSA will propose a rule to
revise its regulations, reflecting current knowledge of insider threat
and intelligence, to enhance the eligibility requirements and
disqualifying criminal offenses for individuals seeking or having
unescorted access to any SIDA of an airport. Consistent with the
statutory mandate, TSA will consider adding to the list of
disqualifying criminal offenses and criteria, develop a waiver process
for approving the issuance of credentials for unescorted access, and
propose an extension of the look back period for disqualifying crimes.
As part of TSA's reevaluation of the eligibility and redress standards
for aviation workers required by the Act, TSA is also reevaluating the
current vetting process to minimize any security risks that may exist.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kevin Knott, Branch Manager, Airports Policy
Branch-Aviation Division, Department of Homeland Security,
Transportation Security Administration, Policy, Plans, and Engagement,
6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6028, Phone: 571
227-4370, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d0bbb5a6b9befebbbebfa4a490a4a3b1feb4b8a3feb7bfa6">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
James Ruger, Chief Economist, Economic Analysis Branch-Coordination
& Analysis Division, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation
Security Administration, Policy, Plans, and Engagement, 6595
Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6028, Phone: 571 227-
5519, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#167c777b73653864637173645662657738727e6538717960">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
Christine Beyer, Senior Counsel, Regulations and Security
Standards, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security
Administration, Chief Counsel's Office, 6595 Springfield Center Drive,
Springfield, VA 20598-6002, Phone: 571 227-3653, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e5868d978c96918c8b80cb87809c8097a5919684cb818d96cb828a93">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1652-AA70

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Proposed Rule Stage

131. Ammonium Nitrate Security Program [1670-AA00]

Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 488 et seq.
Abstract: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
(CISA) is proposing a rulemaking to implement the December 2007
amendment to the Homeland Security Act titled ``Secure Handling of
Ammonium Nitrate.'' This amendment requires the Department of Homeland
Security to ``regulate the sale and transfer of ammonium nitrate by an
ammonium nitrate facility . . . to prevent the misappropriation or use
of ammonium nitrate in an act of terrorism.'' CISA previously issued a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on August 3, 2011. CISA is
planning to issue a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM).
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 10/29/08 73 FR 64280
ANPRM Correction.................... 11/05/08 73 FR 65783
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 12/29/08 .......................
NPRM................................ 08/03/11 76 FR 46908
Notice of Public Meetings........... 10/07/11 76 FR 62311
Notice of Public Meetings........... 11/14/11 76 FR 70366
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/01/11 .......................
Notice of Availability.............. 06/03/19 84 FR 25495
Notice of Availability Comment 09/03/19 .......................
Period End.
Supplemental NPRM................... 04/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ryan Donaghy, Deputy Branch Chief for Chemical
Security Policy, Rulemaking, and Engagement, Department of Homeland
Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, 245 Murray
Lane SW, Mail Stop 0610, Arlington, VA 20528, Phone: 571 532-4127,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#88faf1e9e6a6ece7e6e9efe0f1c8ebe1fbe9a6ece0fba6efe7fe">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1670-AA00

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Long-Term Actions

132. Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) [1670-AA01]

Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 621 to 629
Abstract: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
(CISA) previously invited public comment on an Advance Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) during August 2014 for potential revisions
to the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) regulations.
The ANPRM provided an opportunity for the public to provide
recommendations for possible program changes. In June 2020, CISA
published for public comment a retrospective analysis of the CFATS
program. And in January 2021, CISA invited additional public comment
through an ANPRM concerning the removal of certain explosive chemicals
from CFATS. CISA intends to address many of the subjects raised in both
ANPRMs and the retrospective analysis in this regulatory action,
including potential updates to CFATS cybersecurity requirements and
Appendix A to the CFATS regulations.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 08/18/14 79 FR 48693
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 10/17/14 .......................
ANPRM............................... 01/06/21 86 FR 495
Announcement of Availability; 06/22/20 85 FR 37393
Retrospective Analysis.
Announcement of Availability; 09/21/20 .......................
Retrospective Analysis Comment
Period End.
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ryan Donaghy, Deputy Branch Chief for Chemical
Security Policy, Rulemaking, and Engagement, Department of Homeland
Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, 245 Murray
Lane SW, Mail Stop 0610, Arlington, VA 20528, Phone: 571 532-4127,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#22505b434c0c464d4c43454a5b62414b51430c464a510c454d54">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1670-AA01

[FR Doc. 2022-14604 Filed 8-5-22; 8:45 am]
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