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September 22, 2025

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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 90, Number 181 (Monday, September 22, 2025)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 45520-45525]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-18329]

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Vol. 90

Monday,

No. 181

September 22, 2025

Part VIII

Department of Homeland Security

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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 90 , No. 181 / Monday, September 22, 2025 /
Unified 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 13, 2024, 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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89........................ Petition for Immigrant 1615-AC85
Worker Reforms.
90........................ U.S. Citizenship and 1615-AC93
Immigration Services
Employment-Based
Immigrant Visa, Fifth
Preference (EB-5) Fee
Rule.
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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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91........................ Modernizing H-1B 1615-AC70
Requirements and
Oversight, Providing
Flexibility in the F-1
Program, and Program
Improvements Affecting
Other Nonimmigrant
Workers.
92........................ Modernizing H-2 Program 1615-AC76
Requirements, Oversight,
and Worker Protections.
93........................ Modernizing Regulations 1615-AC88
Governing Nonimmigrant
Workers.
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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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94........................ Implementation of Training 1625-AC68
Requirements for
Personnel Serving on U.S.-
Flagged Passenger Ships
That Carry More than 12
Passengers on
International Voyages.
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U.S. Coast Guard--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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95........................ Cybersecurity in the 1625-AC77
Marine Transportation
System.
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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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96........................ Electronic Export Manifest 1651-AB59
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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97........................ Vetting of Certain Surface 1652-AA69
Transportation Employees.
98........................ 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--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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99........................ Ammonium Nitrate Security 1670-AA00
Program.
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Customs Revenue Functions--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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100....................... Entry of Low-Value 1685-AA01
Shipments.
101....................... Trade and National 1685-AA02
Security Actions and Low-
Value Shipments.
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Proposed Rule Stage
(USCIS)

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89. PETITION FOR IMMIGRANT WORKER REFORMS [1615-AC85]

Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 111, 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
aliens on their own behalf, to bring talent and skills to the United
States. The proposed rule would, if finalized, implement reforms to
ensure the integrity of the program, such as defining bona fide job
offer and clarifying site visit authority. It would also 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; and correct errors and
omissions.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/00/26 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Paul Buono, 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-AC85

90. U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES EMPLOYMENT-BASED
IMMIGRANT VISA, FIFTH PREFERENCE (EB-5) FEE RULE [1615-AC93]

Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101; 8 U.S.C. 1103; 8 U.S.C. 1254a; 8
U.S.C. 1254b; 8 U.S.C. 1304; 8 U.S.C. 1356; Pub. L. 107-609; 48 U.S.C.
1806; Pub. L. 107-296, 116 Stat. 2135 (6 U.S.C. 101 note); Pub. L. 115-
218, 132 Stat. 1547; Pub. L. 116-159, 134 Stat. 709
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to
adjust the fees U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
charges for Employment-Based Fifth Preference (EB-5) immigration
benefit requests. This rule also proposes to codify in regulation
certain elements of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 and make
one technical amendment. DHS intends that the rule will provide USCIS
the resources necessary to accomplish the goals of the EB-5 Reform and
Integrity Act of 2022 and enhance and maintain the integrity of the EB-
5 program.
On Jan. 31, 2024, DHS adjusted these fees as part of a larger fee
rule with other changes; however, it did not implement EB-5 Reform and
Integrity Act of 2022 requirements.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/00/25 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Carol Cribbs, Deputy Chief Financial Officer,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746
Phone: 240 721-3000
RIN: 1615-AC93

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91. 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; 6 U.S.C. 112; 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(F) and (H)(i)(b), 1103(a)(1) and (3), 1184(a), (c), (g);
and (i); 8 U.S.C. 1258; and 1357(b); . . .
Abstract: On October 23, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM or proposed rule)
at 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 beneficiary-owners; 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. On December 18, 2024, DHS
published a final rule, 89 FR 103054, to modernize and improve the
efficiency of the H-1B program, add benefits and flexibilities, and
improve integrity measures.
Timetable:

92. MODERNIZING H-2 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, OVERSIGHT, AND WORKER
PROTECTIONS [1615-AC76]

Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 111, 112, 8 U.S.C. secs.
1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) and (b);1103(a)(3), 1184(a), (c) and (g), 1324a,
1225; 1258; 1357; 1374a
Abstract: On December 18, 2024, DHS published a final rule amending
its regulations affecting temporary agricultural (H-2A) and temporary
nonagricultural (H-2B) nonimmigrant workers (H-2 programs) and their
employers. The final rule went into effect on January 17, 2025. The
final rule modernizes and improves H-2 regulations by strengthening the
integrity of the H-2 programs, providing greater flexibilities for H-2
workers, and increasing program efficiency. DHS did not make any
changes that revise the temporary labor certification process or the
regulations contained in 20 CFR part 655 or 29 CFR part 501 and 503.
Timetable:

93. 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: USCIS is withdrawing this rule from the Unified Agenda.
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; providing flexibilities for
certain nonimmigrant workers, including those who resign or are
terminated from employment, to find employment, and religious workers
who have been negatively impacted by the recent EB-4 visa
retrogression, and modernizing policies and procedures for Employment
Authorization Documents.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn........................... 04/04/25 .......................
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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

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

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94. 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: On June 21, 2024, Coast Guard published a proposed rule
to implement the 2016 amendments to the International Convention on
Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers
(STCW) and the STCW Code. The rule would revise U.S. Coast Guard
regulations at 46 CFR subchapter B, parts 11 and 12 to include

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additional requirements for the training and qualifications of masters,
officers, and ratings on passenger ships. These revisions are 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 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 rule would also expand the applicability of crowd
management training to include qualified ratings.
Timetable:

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: 571 610-3303
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#39545c5e5857175a17535651574a794c4a5a5e17545055">[email&#160;protected]</a>
RIN: 1625-AC68

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

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95. 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 final 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 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:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 02/22/24 89 FR 13403
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 04/09/24 89 FR 24751
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/22/24 .......................
NPRM Comment Period Extended End.... 05/22/24 .......................
Final Rule; Request for comments.... 01/17/25 90 FR 6298
Extended Comment Period End......... 03/18/25 .......................
Final Rule Effective................ 07/16/25 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Commander Christopher Rabalais, 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#99faf1ebf0eaedf6e9f1fcebb7e9b7ebf8fbf8f5f8f0ead9eceafafeb7f4f0f5">[email&#160;protected]</a>
RIN: 1625-AC77

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Proposed Rule Stage
(USCBP)
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96. 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 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................................ 10/00/25 .......................
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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#fd9e9f8d98858d928f89909c93949b988e89bd9e8d9fd399958ed39a928b">[email&#160;protected]</a>
RIN: 1651-AB59

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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Transportation Security Administration Long-Term Actions
(TSA)

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97. 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
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

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Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6028
Phone: 571 227-3740
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2342504b4f46460d4e42514850635750420d474b500d444c55">[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#adc7ccc0c8de83dfd8cac8dfedd9decc83c9c5de83cac2db">[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#583b302a312b2c31363d763a3d213d2a182c2b39763c302b763f372e">[email&#160;protected]</a>
RIN: 1652-AA69

98. 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: The FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016
(FESSA) requires TSA to enhance the eligibility requirements and
disqualifying criminal offenses for individuals seeking or having
unescorted access to any Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) of
an airport. TSA will propose a rule to revise its regulations,
reflecting current knowledge of insider threat and intelligence,
concerning access to any SIDA of an airport. TSA will propose additions
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: Bob Scott, Airport Policy Director, Department of
Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Airports
Security Programs, Aviation Division, Policy, Plans, and Engagement,
6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6028
Phone: 202 579-3744
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d4b6bbb6faa7b7bba0a094a0a7b5fab0bca7fab3bba2">[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#9bf1faf6fee8b5e9eefcfee9dbefe8fab5fff3e8b5fcf4ed">[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#6a09021803191e03040f44080f130f182a1e190b440e0219440d051c">[email&#160;protected]</a>
RIN: 1652-AA70

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Long-Term Actions
Agency (CISA)

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99. AMMONIUM NITRATE SECURITY PROGRAM [1670-AA00]

Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 488 et seq.
Abstract: This rule would implement a December 2007 amendment to
the Homeland Security Act. The amendment is titled ``Secure Handling of
Ammonium Nitrate.'' It 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.'' The Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an Advance Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking in 2008 and a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in
2011. CISA is planning to issue a Supplemental Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking.
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.
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Supplemental NPRM................... To Be Determined
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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#77161919591f02190d1e1c120537141e041659131f0459101801">[email&#160;protected]</a>
RIN: 1670-AA00

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
------------------------------------------- Long-Term Actions
Customs Revenue Functions (CUSTREV)

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100. ENTRY OF LOW-VALUE SHIPMENTS [1685-AA01]

Legal Authority: 19 U.S.C. 1321
Abstract: This rule would amend the U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) regulations pertaining to the entry of certain low-
value shipments not exceeding $800 that are eligible for an
administrative exemption from duty and tax. Specifically, CBP proposes
to create a new process for entering low-value shipments, allowing CBP
to target high-risk shipments more effectively, including those
containing synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. This rule would also
revise the current process for entering low-value shipments to require
additional data elements that would assist CBP in verifying eligibility
for duty- and tax-free entry of low-value shipments and bona-fide
gifts.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/14/25 90 FR 3048
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/17/25 .......................
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Final Rule.......................... To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Christopher Mabelitini, Director, Intellectual
Property Rights & E-Commerce Division, Department of Homeland Security,
Customs Revenue Functions, 1300

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Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20229
Phone: 202 325-6915
RIN: 1685-AA01

101. TRADE AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACTIONS AND LOW-VALUE SHIPMENTS [1685-
AA02]

Legal Authority: 19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2)(C)
Abstract: This rule would amend U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) regulations pertaining to the administrative exemption for
certain low-value shipments not exceeding $800. Specifically, CBP
proposes to make merchandise that is subject to certain trade or
national security actions ineligible for this administrative exemption
and to require that certain shipments claiming this exemption provide
the 10-digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)
classification of the merchandise.
Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/21/25 90 FR 6852
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/24/25 .......................
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Final Rule.......................... To Be Determined
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BILLING CODE 9110-9B-P

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BILLING CODE 9110-9B-P

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