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August 16, 2024

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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 89, Number 159 (Friday, August 16, 2024)]
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[Pages 66822-66829]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16453]

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Vol. 89

Friday,

No. 159

August 16, 2024

Part VIII

Department of Homeland Security

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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 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 6, 2023, at <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaMain">https://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.

Christina E. McDonald,
Associate General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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116....................... Modernizing Regulations 1615-AC88
Governing Nonimmigrant
Workers.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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117....................... Modernizing H-1B 1615-AC70
Requirements and
Oversight, Providing
Flexibility in the F-1
Program, and Program
Improvements Affecting
Other Nonimmigrant
Workers.
118....................... Modernizing H-2 Program 1615-AC76
Requirements, Oversight,
and Worker Protections.
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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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119....................... Petition for Immigrant 1615-AC85
Worker Reforms.
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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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120....................... U.S. Citizenship and 1615-AC68
Immigration Services Fee
Schedule and Changes to
Certain Other Immigration
Benefit Request
Requirements.
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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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121....................... Claims Procedures Under 1625-AA03
the Oil Pollution Act of
1990.
122....................... Safety Management Systems 1625-AC65
for Domestic Passenger
Vessels.
123....................... Implementation of Training 1625-AC68
Requirements for
Personnel Serving on U.S.-
Flagged Passenger Ships
That Carry More than 12
Passengers on
International Voyages.
124....................... MARPOL Annex VI; 1625-AC78
Prevention of Air
Pollution From Ships.
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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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125....................... Commercial Fishing 1625-AB85
Vessels--Implementation
of 2010 and 2012
Legislation.
126....................... Lifejacket Approval 1625-AC62
Harmonization.
127....................... Cybersecurity in the 1625-AC77
Marine Transportation
System.
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U.S. Coast Guard--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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128....................... User Fees for Inspected 1625-AC55
Towing Vessels.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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129....................... Automated Commercial 1651-AB59
Environment (ACE)
Electronic Export
Manifest For Vessel Cargo.
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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....................... Vetting of Certain Surface 1652-AA69
Transportation Employees.
131....................... Amending Vetting 1652-AA70
Requirements for
Employees With Access to
a Security Identification
Display Area (SIDA).
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Federal Emergency Management Agency--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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132....................... Updates to Floodplain 1660-AB12
Management and Protection
of Wetlands Regulations
to Implement the Federal
Flood Risk Management
Standard.
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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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133....................... Ammonium Nitrate Security 1670-AA00
Program.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Proposed Rule Stage

116. Modernizing Regulations Governing Nonimmigrant Workers [1615-AC88]

Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101; 8 U.S.C. 1184; 8 U.S.C. 1324a
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to
amend its regulations governing certain nonimmigrant workers. The
proposed changes include updating the employment authorization rules
regarding dependent spouses of certain nonimmigrants; increasing
flexibilities for certain nonimmigrant workers, including those who
resign or are terminated from employment, and religious workers who
have reached their maximum period of stay or are waiting for immigrant
visas to become available; and modernizing policies and procedures for
Employment Authorization Documents.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/00/25
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mark Phillips, Residence and Naturalization
Division Chief, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Office of Policy and Strategy, 5900 Capital
Gateway Drive, Suite 4S190, Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009, Phone: 240
721-3000.
RIN: 1615-AC88

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Final Rule Stage

117. Modernizing H-1B Requirements and Oversight, Providing Flexibility
in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other
Nonimmigrant Workers [1615-AC70]

Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 101, 112 and 202; 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)
and (H)(i)(b), 1103(a)(3), 1184(a), (c), (g); and (i) and 1357(b). . .
. ; . . .
Abstract: On October 23, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM or proposed rule)
88 FR 72870 that proposed to amend its regulations governing H-1B
specialty occupation workers and F-1 students who are the beneficiaries
of timely filed H-1B cap-subject petitions. Specifically, DHS proposed
to revise the regulations relating to definition of ``specialty
occupation'' and the ``employer-employee relationship''; provide
flexibility for start-up entrepreneurs; implement new requirements and
guidelines for H-1B site visits; provide flexibility on the employment
start date listed on the petition (in limited circumstances); address
``cap-gap'' issues; bolster the H-1B registration process to reduce the
possibility of misuse and fraud in the H-1B registration system;
modernize cap exemptions; clarify the requirement that an amended or
new petition be filed where there are material changes; and codify
USCIS' deference policy and requirement of maintenance of status for
all employment-based nonimmigrant classifications that use Form I-129,
among other provisions. The October 23, 2023 NPRM was informed by
public comments USCIS received in response to a Request for Public
Input that published on April 19, 2021.
On February 2, 2024, DHS published a final rule, 89 FR 7456,
implementing a beneficiary centric selection process for H-1B
registrations, as well as additional integrity measures and
flexibilities related to H-1B registration. DHS continues to consider
the suggestions made in public comments received as they relate to the
other proposed provisions discussed in the October 23, 2023 NPRM, and
intends to finalize the remaining provisions in one or more actions.
Timetable:

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles Nimick, Chief, Business and Foreign Workers
Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, 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-AC70

118. Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker
Protections [1615-AC76]

Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 202, 8 U.S.C. secs. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a)
and (b);1103(a)(3), 1184(a), (c) and (g), 1324a, 1225; 1357
Abstract: On September 20, 2023, DHS published a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) which proposed several changes to modernize and
reform the H-2A and H-2B nonimmigrant worker programs. Many of the
proposals contained in the NPRM were informed by public feedback USCIS
received in response to its April 19, 2021 Request for Public Input.
Specifically, the NPRM incorporated new policies that if finalized
would produce program efficiencies, address current aspects of the
program that may unintentionally result in exploitation or other abuse
of persons seeking to come to this country as H-2A and H-2B workers,
build upon existing protections against prohibited payments or other
assessment of fees and/or salary deductions by H-2A and H-2B employers
in connection with recruitment and/or H-2 employment, and otherwise add
protections for workers. DHS did not propose any changes that would
revise the temporary labor certification process or the regulations
contained in 20 CFR part 655 or 29 CFR part 501 and 503. The public
comment period closed November 20, 2023, and DHS is continuing to
review the comments received during the comment period and in
accordance with the instructions contained in the NPRM.
Timetable:

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Long-Term Actions

119. Petition for Immigrant Worker Reforms [1615-AC85]

Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 112; 8 U.S.C. 1103(a); 8 U.S.C. 1153(b);
8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(E) and (F); 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(5)(C) and (r)
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to
amend its regulations governing employment-based immigrant petitions in
the first, second, and third preference classifications. Petitions for
these classifications are filed by employers, or in certain cases by
noncitizens on their own behalf, to bring talent and skills to the
United States. The proposed rule would, if finalized, codify current
policy guidance and implement administrative decisions regarding
successorship-in-interest and ability to pay; update provisions
governing extraordinary ability and outstanding professors and
researchers; modernize outdated provisions for individuals of
extraordinary ability and outstanding professors and researchers;
clarify evidentiary requirements for first preference classifications,
second preference national interest waiver (NIW) classifications, and
physicians of national and international renown; implement reforms to
ensure the integrity of the I-140 program; and correct errors and
omissions.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/00/25
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Completed Actions

120. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes
to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements [1615-AC68]

Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1356(m), (n)
Abstract: On January 31, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) published a final rule, 89 FR 6194, that adjusted the fees
charged by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for
immigration and naturalization benefit requests. The rule rescinds and
replaces the changes made by an August 3, 2020, rule and establishes
new USCIS fees to recover USCIS operating costs. This rule also
provides additional fee exemptions for certain humanitarian categories
and makes changes to certain other immigration benefit request
requirements.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/04/23 88 FR 402
NPRM Correction..................... 01/09/23 88 FR 1172
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/06/23
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 02/24/23 88 FR 11825
NPRM Comment Period Extended End.... 03/13/23
Final Rule.......................... 01/31/24 89 FR 6194
Final Rule; Correction.............. 03/21/24 89 FR 20101
Final Rule Effective................ 04/01/24
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kika 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. Coast Guard (USCG)

Proposed Rule Stage

121. Claims Procedures Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 [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................................ 03/00/25
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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#7210171c18131f1b1c5c1a5c051a1b061732070111155c1f1b1e">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1625-AA03

122. Safety Management Systems For Domestic Passenger Vessels [1625-
AC65]

Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3202 and 3203; DHS Delegation No.
0170.1(92)(b)
Abstract: The Coast Guard reviewed the public input received in
response to its January 2021 ANPRM on a possible new safety management
system (SMS) for passenger and small passenger vessels. This proposed
rulemaking would outline new SMS regulations for small passenger
vessels (SPVs) meeting the statutory definition of a covered small
passenger vessel in line with the 2010 and 2020 Coast Guard
Authorization Acts. Under this proposed rulemaking, all SPVs on oceans
or coastwise routes, or having overnight accommodations for passengers,
would be required to implement an SMS conforming to the requirements of
a newly developed SPV SMS or an accepted alternative.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 01/15/21 86 FR 3899
ANPRM Correction.................... 03/01/21 86 FR 11913
ANPRM Comment Period Extended....... 04/01/21 86 FR 17090
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 04/15/21 .......................
ANPRM Comment Period Extended End... 06/01/21 .......................
NPRM................................ 10/00/24 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: David Ward, Occupational Safety and Health Program
Manager, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of
Operating & Environmental Standards (CG-OES-2), 2703 Martin Luther King
Jr. Avenue SE, Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593, Phone: 202 372-1386,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7014110619145e0711021430050313175e1d191c">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1625-AC65

123. Implementation of Training Requirements for Personnel Serving on
U.S.-Flagged Passenger Ships That Carry More Than 12 Passengers on
International Voyages [1625-AC68]

Legal Authority: 14 U.S.C. 102(3); 14 U.S.C. 503; 46 U.S.C. 7101;
46 U.S.C. 7306; 46 U.S.C. 7313
Abstract: This proposed rule would implement the 2016 amendments to
the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) and the STCW Code by revising
U.S. Coast Guard regulations at 46 CFR subchapter B, parts 11 and 12 to
include additional requirements for the training and qualifications of
masters, officers, and ratings on passenger ships, as required by the
STCW Convention, to which the United States is a signatory. First, the
Coast Guard would implement the 2016 amendments to the STCW Convention
and the STCW Code for personnel serving on passenger ships that operate
on international voyages. The proposed revisions would add a
requirement for all personnel to complete passenger ship emergency
familiarization training appropriate to their capacity, duties, and
responsibilities during an emergency before being assigned to shipboard
duties. The proposal would also expand the applicability of crowd
management training to include qualified ratings.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/00/24 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Megan Johns Henry, Marine Transportation
Specialist, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office
of Merchant Mariner Credentialing (CG-MMC-1), 2703 Martin Luther King
Jr. Avenue SE, STOP 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509, Phone: 202 372-
1255, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b4d9d1d3d5da9ad79adedbdcdac7f4c1c7d7d39ad9ddd8">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1625-AC68

124. MARPOL Annex VI; Prevention of Air Pollution From Ships [1625-
AC78]

Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903
Abstract: The Coast Guard is proposing regulations to carry out the
provisions of Annex VI of the MARPOL Protocol, which is focused on the
prevention of air pollution from ships. The Act to Prevent Pollution
from Ships has already given direct effect to most provisions of Annex
VI, and the Coast Guard and the Environmental Protection Agency have
carried out some Annex VI provisions through previous rulemakings. This
proposed rule would fill gaps in the existing framework for carrying
out the provisions of Annex VI. Chapter 4 of Annex VI contains
shipboard energy efficiency measures that include short-term measures
reducing carbon emissions linked to climate change and supports
Administration goals outlined in Executive Order 14008 titled Tackling
the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad. This proposed rule would apply
to U.S.-flagged ships. It would also apply to foreign-flagged ships
operating either in U.S. navigable waters or in the U.S. Exclusive
Economic Zone.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/00/24 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Frank Strom, Chief, Systems Engineering Division
(CG-ENG-3), Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office
of Design and Engineering Standards, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
SE, STOP 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509, Phone: 202 372-1375, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#422430232c296c236c3136302d2f02373121256c2f2b2e">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1625-AC78

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

Final Rule Stage

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

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

Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 4502 and 5103; Pub. L. 111-281; Pub. L.
112-213
Abstract: The Coast Guard will implement 2010 and 2012 legislation
that pertains to uninspected commercial fishing industry vessels. The
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: Joseph Myers, Project Manager, 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: 202 372-1249, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0d67627e687d652369236074687f7e4d787e6e6a23606461">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1625-AB85

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 is amending the lifejacket approval
requirements and follow-up program requirements by incorporating new
bi-national standards. At the same time, the Coast Guard is amending
lifejacket and personal flotation devices (PFDs) carriage requirements
to allow for the use of equipment approved to the new

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standards, and to remove obsolete equipment approval requirements. The
new standards are intended to replace the legacy standards. The
amendments 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. The rule is expected to provide a cost
savings by reducing the regulatory burden on PFD manufacturers by
harmonizing our PFD approval standards with Canada, requiring less
frequent inspections of manufacturing facilities, and providing lower
cost PFD user manuals. 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:

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: 571 607-4931, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c7ada6a4b6b2a2abaea9a2e9aae9beb2b5aca8b1aea4af87b2b4a4a0e9aaaeab">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1625-AC62

127. Cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System [1625-AC77]

Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70101; 46 U.S.C. 70102; 46 U.S.C. 70103;
46 U.S.C. 70104; 46 U.S.C. 70124
Abstract: The Coast Guard has published a proposed rule to update
its maritime security regulations by adding regulations specifically
focused on establishing minimum cybersecurity requirements for U.S.-
flagged vessels, Outer Continental Shelf facilities, and U.S.
facilities subject to the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002
regulations. This proposed rulemaking is part of an ongoing effort to
address emerging cybersecurity risks and threats to maritime security
by including additional security requirements to safeguard the marine
transportation system.
Timetable:

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Frank Strom, Chief, Systems Engineering Division
(CG-ENG-3), Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office
of Design and Engineering Standards, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
SE, STOP 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509, Phone: 202 372-1375, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fb9d899a9590d59ad5888f899496bb8e88989cd5969297">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1625-AC77

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Completed Actions

128. User Fees For Inspected Towing Vessels [1625-AC55]

Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103; 46 U.S.C. 2110; Pub. L. 115-282,
sec. 815
Abstract: This rulemaking revised user fees for towing vessels
inspected under 46 CFR subchapter M and updated the existing user fee
in 46 CFR 2.10-101 for sea-going towing vessels inspected under 46 CFR
subchapter I. These user fees are for services related to the
inspection of these vessels and will reflect the differences in cost to
the government to provide these services to vessels that use a safety
management system involving a third party and vessels that do not.
Timetable:

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Hnatow, Project Manager, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-
CVC-1), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, STOP 7501, Washington,
DC 20593-7501, Phone: 202 372-1216, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b0dad5deded9d6d5c29edc9ed8ded1c4dfc7f0c5c3d3d79eddd9dc">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1625-AC55

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)

Proposed Rule Stage

129. <bullet> Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Electronic Export
Manifest for Vessel Cargo [1651-AB59]

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
Abstract: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) proposes to
amend its regulations to require the advance submission of electronic
export manifest (EEM) information to CBP in the Automated Commercial
Environment for cargo transported by vessel departing the United
States. The proposed rule would identify the parties eligible to
transmit advance vessel EEM information, and their responsibilities,
and describe the time frames for transmission of the information prior
to cargo loading or conveyance departure. Requiring this data in
advance would significantly improve cargo safety and security while
minimizing disruption to the flow of commerce in the sea environment.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/00/24 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Thomas Pagano, Chief, Outbound Enforcement Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
Office of Field Operations, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC
20229, Phone: 202 344-3277, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#47242537223f372835332a26292e212234330724372569232f3469202831">[email&#160;protected]</a>
RIN: 1651-AB59

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Long-Term Actions

130. Vetting of Certain Surface Transportation Employees [1652-AA69]

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 114; Pub. L. 108-90, sec. 520; Pub. L.
110-53, secs. 1411, 1414, 1512, 1520, 1522, and 1531

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Abstract: The 9/11 Act requires vetting of certain railroad, public
transportation, and over-the-road bus employees. Also, 6 U.S.C. 469
requires TSA to collect fees to recover the costs of the vetting
services. On May 23, 2023, the Transportation Security Administration
(TSA) issued a proposed rule to establish the standards and procedures
to conduct the required vetting and recover costs. This regulation is
related to 1652-AA55, Security Training for Surface Transportation
Employees.
Timetable:

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ashlee Marks, Branch Manager, Policy Development
Branch, Surface Division, Department of Homeland Security,
Transportation Security Administration, Policy, Plans, and Engagement,
6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6028, Phone: 571
227-3740, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9cfdeff4f0f9f9b2f1fdeef7efdce8effdb2f8f4efb2fbf3ea">[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#076d666a62742975726062754773746629636f7429606871">[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#81e2e9f3e8f2f5e8efe4afe3e4f8e4f3c1f5f2e0afe5e9f2afe6eef7">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1652-AA69

131. 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 an appeal and
waiver process for the issuance of credentials for unescorted access,
and propose an extension of the lookback 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: Zachary Landis, Branch Manager, Airports Security
Programs, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security
Administration, Aviation Division, Policy, Plans, and Engagement,
Springfield, VA 20598-6028, Phone: 571 230-4863, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3b415a58535a494215575a555f52487b4f485a155f5348155c544d">[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#412b202c24326f3334262433013532206f2529326f262e37">[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#fc9f948e958f88959299d29e9985998ebc888f9dd298948fd29b938a">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1652-AA70

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Final Rule Stage

132. Updates to Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands
Regulations To Implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
[1660-AB12]

Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; 42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.; E.O. 11988 of May 24, 1977, 42 FR 26951, 3 CFR,
1977 Comp., p. 117; E.O. 11990 of May 24, 1977, 42 FR 26961, 3 CFR,
1977 Comp., p. 121; E.O. 13690, 80 FR 6425; E.O. 14030, 86 FR 27967
Abstract: On October 2, 2023, consistent with President Biden's
Executive Order on Climate Related Financial Risk (E.O. 14030), the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) proposed to amend its
regulations at 44 CFR part 9, ``Floodplain Management and Protection of
Wetlands,'' to incorporate amendments to Executive Order 11988 and the
Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS). The FFRMS is a flexible
framework allowing agencies to choose among three approaches to define
the floodplain and corresponding flood elevation requirements for
federally funded projects. 44 CFR part 9 describes FEMA's process under
Executive Order 11988 for determining whether the proposed location for
an action falls within a floodplain and how to complete the action in
the floodplain, in light of the risk of flooding.
The rule would change how FEMA defines a floodplain with respect to
certain actions. Additionally, under the rule, FEMA would use natural
systems, ecosystem process, and nature-based approaches, where
practicable, when developing alternatives to locating the proposed
action in the floodplain. FEMA has engaged the public extensively on
these matters.

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On February 5, 2015, FEMA acting on behalf of the Mitigation
Framework Leadership Group, published a Federal Register notice seeking
comments on a draft of the Revised Guidelines for Implementing
Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management. The 60-day comment period
was extended an additional 30 days. During the public comment period
for the Revised Guidelines, FEMA sent advisories to representatives
from Governors' offices nationwide inviting comments on the draft
Revised Guidelines. Over 25 meetings were held across the country with
State, local, and Tribal officials and interested stakeholders to
discuss the draft Revised Guidelines as well as 9 public listening
sessions across the country attended by over 700 participants to
facilitate feedback. All relevant comments received in response to
these efforts have been posted to the public rulemaking docket on the
Federal eRulemaking portal at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/document/FEMA-2015-0006-0001/comment">https://www.regulations.gov/document/FEMA-2015-0006-0001/comment</a>. Comments from meetings and listening
sessions can be found at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FEMA-2015-0006/document">https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FEMA-2015-0006/document</a>. Additionally, FEMA published a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (NPRM) in 2016 seeking public comment on FEMA's proposed
implementation of the Revised Guidelines. All relevant comments
received in response to the 2016 NPRM were posted to the public
rulemaking docket on the Federal eRulemaking portal at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/document/FEMA-2015-0006-0373/comment">https://www.regulations.gov/document/FEMA-2015-0006-0373/comment</a>.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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Proposed Policy: Request for 10/02/23 88 FR 67697
Comments.
Proposed Policy: Comment Period End. 12/01/23 .......................
NPRM................................ 10/02/23 88 FR 67869
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/01/23 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 07/00/24 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Portia Ross, Office of Environmental and Historic
Preservation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, Phone: 202
709-0677, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#80e6e5ede1adf2e5e7f5ece1f4e9efeef3c0e6e5ede1aee4e8f3aee7eff6">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1660-AB12

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Proposed Rule Stage

133. 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................... 07/00/24 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ann Hunziker, Branch Chief for Policy Rulemaking
and Engagement, Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency, 1310 N. Courthouse Rd., Arlington, VA
22202, Phone: 202 604-5817, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8dece3e3a3e5f8e3f7e4e6e8ffcdeee4feeca3e9e5fea3eae2fb">[email&#160;protected]</a>.
RIN: 1670-AA00

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