Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

Part VIII

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of the Secretary

6 CFR Chs. I and II

[DHS Docket No. OGC-RP-04-001]

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DHS.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This regulatory agenda is a semiannual summary of all current

and projected rulemakings, existing regulations, and completed actions

of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components. This

agenda provides the public with information about DHS' regulatory

activity. DHS expects that this information will enable the public to

be more aware of, and effectively participate in, the Department's

regulatory activity. DHS invites the public to submit comments on any

aspect of this agenda.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

General

Please direct general comments and inquiries on the agenda to

the Regulatory Affairs Law Division, Office of the General Counsel,

Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528.

Specific

Please direct specific comments and inquiries on individual

regulatory actions identified in this agenda to the individual

listed in the summary of the regulation as the point of contact for

that regulation.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

DHS provides this notice pursuant to the requirements of the

Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 96-354, September 19, 1980) and

Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review''

(September 30, 1993), which require the Department to publish a

semiannual agenda of regulations. The regulatory agenda is a

summary of all current and projected rulemakings, as well as

actions completed since the publication of the last regulatory

agenda for the Department. DHS' last semiannual regulatory agenda

was published on December 7, 2009, at 74 FR 64448.

Beginning in the fall 2007, the Internet became the basic means

for disseminating the Unified Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda

will be available online at www.reginfo.gov.

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602) requires federal

agencies to publish their regulatory flexibility agenda in the

Federal Register.A regulatory flexibility agenda shall contain,

among other things, ``a brief description of the subject area of

any rule . . . which is likely to have a significant economic

impact on a substantial number of small entities.'' DHS' printed

agenda entries include regulatory actions that are in the

Department's regulatory flexibility agenda. Printing of these

entries is limited to fields that contain information required by

the agenda provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Additional

information on these entries is available in the Unified Agenda

published on the Internet.

The semiannual agenda of the Department conforms to the Unified

Agenda format developed by the Regulatory Information Service

Center.

Dated: February 26, 2010.

Christina E. McDonald,

Deputy Associate General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Proposed Rule Stage

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Regulation

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185 Registration Requirements for Petitioners Seeking to File H-1B Petitions on Behalf of 1615-AB71

Aliens Subject To Numerical Limitations...............................................

186 U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule............................... 1615-AB80

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Final Rule Stage

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Regulation

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187 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Transitional Nonimmigrant Investor 1615-AB75

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U.S. Coast Guard--Proposed Rule Stage

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188 Numbering of Undocumented Barges (USCG-1998-3798)..................................... 1625-AA14

189 Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels (USCG-2003-16158)................................. 1625-AA77

190 Inspection of Towing Vessels (USCG-2006-24412)........................................ 1625-AB06

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U.S. Coast Guard--Final Rule Stage

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Regulation

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191 Standards for Living Organisms in Ships' Ballast Water Discharged in U.S. Waters (USCG- 1625-AA32

2001-10486)...........................................................................

192 Passenger Weight and Inspected Vessel Stability Requirements (USCG-2007-0030)......... 1625-AB20

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U.S. Coast Guard--Long-Term Actions

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Regulation

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

194 Great Lakes Pilotage Rates--2010 Annual Review and Adjustment (Section 610 Review).... 1625-AB39

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection--Prerule Stage

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Regulation

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195 Transportation of Certain Merchandise and Equipment Between Coastwise Points.......... 1651-AA84

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection--Final Rule Stage

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Regulation

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196 Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements.......................... 1651-AA70

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Transportation Security Administration--Final Rule Stage

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Regulation

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197 Aircraft Repair Station Security...................................................... 1652-AA38

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Transportation Security Administration--Long-Term Actions

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Regulation

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198 Modification of the Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee (ASIF) (Market Share)........ 1652-AA43

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Federal Emergency Management Agency--Proposed Rule Stage

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Regulation

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199 Update of FEMA's Public Assistance Regulations........................................ 1660-AA51

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Proposed Rule Stage

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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185. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PETITIONERS SEEKING TO FILE H-1B

PETITIONS ON BEHALF OF ALIENS SUBJECT TO NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1184(g)

Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security is proposing to amend its

regulations governing petitions filed on behalf of alien workers

subject to annual numerical limitations. This rule proposes an

electronic registration program for petitions subject to numerical

limitations contained in the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act).

Initially, the program would be for the H-1B nonimmigrant

classification; however, other nonimmigrant classifications will be

added as needed. This action is necessary because the demand for H-1B

specialty occupation workers by U.S. companies generally exceeds the

numerical limitation. This rule is intended to allow USCIS to more

efficiently manage the intake and lottery process for these H-1B

petitions.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 08/00/10

NPRM Comment Period End 10/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Claudia F. Young, Department of Homeland Security, U.S.

Citizenship and Immigration Services, Service Center Operations, 20

Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529

Phone: 202 272-8163

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1615-AB71

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186. U. S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1356(m)

Abstract: This rule will adjust the fee schedule for U.S. Citizenship

and Immigration Services (USCIS) immigration and naturalization benefit

applications and petitions, including nonimmigrant applications and

visa petitions. These fees fund the cost of processing applications and

petitions for immigration benefits and services, and USCIS' associated

operating costs. USCIS is revising these fees because the current fee

schedule does not adequately recover the full costs of services

provided by USCIS. Without an adjustment of the fee schedule, USCIS

cannot provide adequate capacity to process all applications and

petitions in a timely and efficient manner. The fee review is

undertaken pursuant to the requirements of the Chief Financial Officers

Act of 1990 (CFO Act), 31 U.S.C. 901-03. The CFO Act requires each

agency's chief financial officer (CFO) to ``review, on a biennial

basis, the fees, royalties, rents, and other charges imposed by the

agency for services and things of value it provides, and make

recommendations on revising those charges to reflect costs incurred by

it in providing those services and things of value.'' Id. at 902(a)(8).

This rule will reflect recommendations made by the DHS CFO and USCIS

CFO, as required under the CFO Act.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 06/00/10

NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Rendell Jones, Chief Financial Officer, Department of

Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Suite

4018, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20259

Phone: 202 272-1969

Fax: 202 272-1970

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1615-AB80

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Final Rule Stage

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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187. COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS TRANSITIONAL

NONIMMIGRANT INVESTOR CLASSIFICATION

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101 to 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC

1186a

Abstract: On May 8, 2008, Public Law 110-229, Commonwealth Natural

Resources Act, established a transitional period for the application of

the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to the Commonwealth of the

Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Although the CNMI is subject to most

U.S. laws, the CNMI has administered its own immigration system under

the terms of its 1976 covenant with the United States. The Department

of Homeland Security is proposing to amend its regulations by creating

a new E2 CNMI Investor classification for the duration of the

transition period. These temporary provisions are necessary to reduce

the potential harm to the CNMI economy before these foreign workers and

investors are required to convert into U.S. immigrant or nonimmigrant

visa classifications.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 09/14/09 74 FR 46938

NPRM Comment Period End 10/14/09

Final Action 07/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Cummings, Chief of Business and Foreign

Workers Division, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and

Immigration Services, Office of Policy and Strategy, 20 Massachusetts

Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529-2140

Phone: 202 272-8410

Fax: 202 272-1542

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1615-AB75

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Proposed Rule Stage

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

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188. NUMBERING OF UNDOCUMENTED BARGES (USCG-1998-3798)

Legal Authority: 46 USC 12301

Abstract: Title 46 U.S.C. 12301, as amended by the Abandoned Barge Act

of 1992, requires that all undocumented barges of more than 100 gross

tons operating on the navigable waters of the United States be

numbered. This rulemaking would establish a numbering system for these

barges. The numbering of undocumented barges will allow identification

of owners of barges found abandoned and help prevent future marine

pollution. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's broad role and

responsibility of maritime stewardship.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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Request for Comments 10/18/94 59 FR 52646

Comment Period End 01/17/95

ANPRM 07/06/98 63 FR 36384

ANPRM Comment Period End 11/03/98

NPRM 01/11/01 66 FR 2385

NPRM Comment Period End 04/11/01

NPRM Reopening of Comment Period08/12/04 69 FR 49844

NPRM Comment Period End 11/10/04

Supplemental NPRM 11/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Denise Harmon, Project Manager, Department of Homeland

Security, U.S. Coast Guard, National Vessel Documentation Center, 792

T.J. Jackson Drive, Falling Waters, WV 25419

Phone: 304 271-2506

RIN: 1625-AA14

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189. COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY VESSELS (USCG-2003-16158)

Legal Authority: 46 USC 4502(a) to 4502(d); 46 USC 4505 and 4506; 46

USC 6104; 46 USC 10603; DHS Delegation No. 0170.1(92)

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend commercial fishing industry

vessel requirements to enhance maritime safety. The proposed changes

would affect vessel stability and watertight integrity, carriage of

immersion suits, training, compliance documentation, and safety

equipment.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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ANPRM 03/31/08 73 FR 16815

ANPRM Comment Period End 12/15/08

NPRM 10/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Jack Kemerer, Project Manager, CG-5433, Department of

Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW.,

Washington, DC 20593

Phone: 202 372-1249

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1625-AA77

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190. INSPECTION OF TOWING VESSELS (USCG-2006-24412)

Legal Authority: 46 USC 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 3703, 8104, and

8904; DHS Delegation No 0170.1

Abstract: This rulemaking would implement a program of inspection for

certification of towing vessels, which were previously uninspected. It

would prescribe standards for safety management systems and third-party

entities, along with standards for construction, operation, vessel

systems, safety equipment, and recordkeeping. Due to the costs imposed

on an entire uninspected segment of the marine industry, the Coast

Guard projects that this will be a significant rulemaking, especially

for small entities.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 08/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Michael Harmon, Program Manager, CG-522, Department of

Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., STOP 7126,

Washington, DC 20593-7126

Phone: 202 372-1427

RIN: 1625-AB06

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Final Rule Stage

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

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191. STANDARDS FOR LIVING ORGANISMS IN SHIPS' BALLAST WATER DISCHARGED

IN U.S. WATERS (USCG-2001-10486)

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4711

Abstract: This rulemaking would propose to add performance standards to

33 CFR part 151, subparts C and D, for discharges of ballast water. It

supports the Coast Guard's broad roles and responsibilities of maritime

safety and maritime stewardship. This project is significant due to

high interest from Congress and several Federal and State agencies, as

well as costs imposed on industry.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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ANPRM 03/04/02 67 FR 9632

ANPRM Comment Period End 06/03/02

NPRM 08/28/09 74 FR 44632

Public Meeting 09/14/09 74 FR 46964

Public Meeting 09/22/09 74 FR 48190

Public Meeting 09/28/09 74 FR 49355

Notice--Extension of Comment

Period 10/15/09 74 FR 52941

Public Meeting 10/22/09 74 FR 54533

Public Meeting Correction 10/26/09 74 FR 54944

NPRM Comment Period End 12/04/09 74 FR 52941

Final Rule 12/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Mr. John C Morris, Project Manager, Department of

Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., STOP 7126,

Washington, DC 20593-7126

Phone: 202 372-1433

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1625-AA32

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192. PASSENGER WEIGHT AND INSPECTED VESSEL STABILITY REQUIREMENTS (USCG-

2007-0030)

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321(j); 43 USC 1333; 46 USC 2103, 2113, 3205,

3301, 3306, 3307, 3703, 5115, 6101; 49

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USC App 1804; EO 11735; EO 12234; DHS Delegation No 0170.1; PL 103-206,

107 Stat 2439; 49 USC App 1804; EO 11735

Abstract: The Coast Guard proposes developing a rule that addresses

both the stability calculations and the environmental operating

requirements for certain domestic passenger vessels. The proposed rule

would address the outdated per-person weight averages that are

currently used in stability calculations for certain domestic passenger

vessels. In addition, the proposed rule would add environmental

operating requirements for domestic passenger vessels that could be

adversely affected by sudden inclement weather. This rulemaking would

increase passenger safety by significantly reducing the risk of certain

types of passenger vessels capsizing due to either passenger

overloading or operating these vessels in hazardous weather conditions.

This rulemaking would support the Coast Guard's broad role and

responsibility of maritime safety.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 08/20/08 73 FR 49244

NPRM Comment Period End 11/18/08

NPRM Comment Period Reopened 12/08/08 73 FR 74426

NPRM Comment Period End 02/06/09

NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/18/09 74 FR 7576

NPRM Comment Period End 03/20/09

Final Action 06/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: William Peters, Program Manager, Office of Design and

Engineering Standards, Systems Engineering Division (CG-5212),

Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street

SW., STOP 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126

Phone: 202 372-1371

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1625-AB20

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Long-Term Actions

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

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193. CLAIMS PROCEDURES UNDER THE OIL POLLUTION ACT OF 1990 (USCG-2004-

17697)

Legal Authority: 33 USC 2713 and 2714

Abstract: This rulemaking implements section 1013 (Claims Procedures)

and section 1014 (Designation of Source and Advertisement) of the Oil

Pollution Act of 1990. An interim rule was published in 1992, and

provides the basic requirements for the filing of claims for

uncompensated removal costs or damages resulting from the discharge of

oil, for the designation of the sources of the discharge, and for the

advertisement of where claims are to be filed. The interim rule also

includes the processing of natural resource damage (NRD) claims. The

NRD claims, however, were not processed until September 25, 1997, when

the Department of Justice issued an opinion that the Oil Spill

Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF) is available without further appropriation

to pay trustee NRD claims under the general claims provisions of the

Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990, 33 U.S.C. 2712(a)(4). Release of this

more comprehensive notice of proposed rulemaking has been delayed while

the Coast Guard gained experience on NRD claims, as well as other OPA

damages. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's broad role and

responsibility of maritime stewardship.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule 08/12/92 57 FR 36314

Correction 09/09/92 57 FR 41104

Interim Final Rule Comment

Period End 12/10/92

Supplemental NPRM 04/00/11

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Benjamin White, Project Manager, National Pollution

Funds Center, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, NPFC

MS 7100, United States Coast Guard, 4200 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington,

VA 20598-7100

Phone: 202 493-6863

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1625-AA03

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194. GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE RATES--2010 ANNUAL REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENT

(SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Legal Authority: 46 USC 9303(f)

Abstract: The Coast Guard is proposing to update the rates for pilotage

on the Great Lakes by 5.07 percent to generate sufficient revenue to

cover allowable expenses, target pilot compensation, and returns on

investment. The proposed update reflects an August 1, 2010, increase in

benchmark contractual wages and benefits, as well as an increase in the

ratio of pilots to ``bridge hours.'' This rulemaking promotes the Coast

Guard strategic goal of maritime safety.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 10/30/09 74 FR 56153

NPRM Comment Period End 11/30/09

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Agency Contact: Paul Wasserman, Director, Great Lakes Pilotage (CG-

54122), Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second

Street SW., STOP 7581, Washington, DC 20593-7581

Phone: 202 372-1535

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1625-AB39

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Prerule Stage

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)

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195. TRANSPORTATION OF CERTAIN MERCHANDISE AND

EQUIPMENT BETWEEN COASTWISE POINTS

Legal Authority: 46 USC 55102

Abstract: The Jones Act provides that only coastwise-qualified vessels

may transport merchandise between coastwise points. During 2009, U.S.

Customs and Border Protection proposed modifying previously-issued

ruling letters that determined whether the transportation of certain

articles and equipment by non-coastwise-qualified vessels between

coastwise points was in violation of the Jones Act. Because any

determination on this matter made by CBP would impact a broad range of

regulated parties, and the scope of potential economic impact of any

change in existing practice is unknown, CBP is issuing an advance

notice of proposed rulemaking to solicit public comment.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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ANPRM 06/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Glen E. Vereb, Chief, Cargo Security, Carriers and

Immigration Branch, Office of International Trade, Department of

Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300

Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20229

Phone: 202 325-0212

RIN: 1651-AA84

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Final Rule Stage

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)

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196. IMPORTER SECURITY FILING AND ADDITIONAL CARRIER REQUIREMENTS

Legal Authority: PL 109-347, sec 203; 5 USC 301; 19 USC 66; 19 USC

1431; 19 USC 1433 to 1434; 19 USC 1624; 19 USC 2071 note; 46 USC 60105

Abstract: This interim final rule implements the provisions of section

203 of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006. It

amends CBP Regulations to require carriers and importers to provide to

CBP, via a CBP-approved electronic data interchange system, information

necessary to enable CBP to identify high-risk shipments to prevent

smuggling and insure cargo safety and security. Under the rule,

importers and carriers must submit specified information to CBP before

the cargo is brought into the United States by vessel. This advance

information will improve CBP's risk assessment and targeting

capabilities, assist CBP in increasing the security of the global

trading system, and facilitate the prompt release of legitimate cargo

following its arrival in the United States.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 01/02/08 73 FR 90

NPRM Comment Period End 03/03/08

NPRM Comment Period Extended 02/01/08 73 FR 6061

NPRM Comment Period End 03/18/08

Interim Final Rule 11/25/08 73 FR 71730

Interim Final Rule Effective 01/26/09

Interim Final Rule Comment

Period End 06/01/09

Correction 12/24/09 74 FR 68376

Final Action 11/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Richard DiNucci, Department of Homeland Security, U.S.

Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, 1300

Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20229

Phone: 202 344-2513

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1651-AA70

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Final Rule Stage

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

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197. AIRCRAFT REPAIR STATION SECURITY

Legal Authority: 49 USC 114; 49 USC 44924

Abstract: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) proposed to

add a new regulation to improve the security of domestic and foreign

aircraft repair stations, as required by the section 611 of Vision

100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act and section 1616 of the 9/

11 Commission Act of 2007. The regulation proposed general requirements

for security programs to be adopted and implemented by repair stations

certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). A notice of

proposed rulemaking (NPRM) was published in the Federal Register on

November 18, 2009, requesting public comments to be submitted on

January 19, 2010. The comment period was extended to February 19, 2010.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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Notice--Public Meeting; Request

for Comments 02/24/04 69 FR 8357

Report to Congress 08/24/04

NPRM 11/18/09 74 FR 59873

NPRM Comment Period End 01/19/10

NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/29/09 74 FR 68774

NPRM Extended Comment Period End02/19/10

Final Rule 12/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Celio Young, Program Manager, Repair Stations,

Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security

Administration, Office of Transportation Sector Network Management,

General Aviation

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Division, TSA-28, HQ, E5, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-

6028

Phone: 571 227-3580

Fax: 571 227-1362

Email: [email protected]

Thomas (Tom) Philson, Manager, Economic Analysis, Department of

Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Office of

Transportation Sector Network Management, TSA-28, HQ, E10-411N, 601

South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6028

Phone: 571 227-3236

Fax: 571 227-1362

Email: [email protected]

Linda L. Kent, Assistant Chief Counsel, Regulations and Security

Standards Division, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation

Security Administration, Office of the Chief Counsel, TSA-2, HQ, E12-

126S, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6002

Phone: 571 227-2675

Fax: 571 227-1381

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1652-AA38

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Long-Term Actions

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

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198. MODIFICATION OF THE AVIATION SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE FEE (ASIF)

(MARKET SHARE)

Legal Authority: 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44940

Abstract: The Transportation Security Administration will revise the

method for apportioning the Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee (ASIF)

among air carriers. The ASIF is a fee imposed on air carriers and

foreign air carriers to help pay the Government's costs of providing

civil aviation security services.

Starting in fiscal year 2005, the Aviation and Transportation Security

Act (ATSA) (Pub. L. 107-71; Nov. 19, 2001), codified at 49 U.S.C.

44940, authorizes TSA to change the methodology for imposing the ASIF

on air carriers and foreign air carriers from a system based on their

2000 screening costs to a system based on market share or other

appropriate measures.

On November 5, 2003, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

published a notice requesting comment on possible changes in order to

allow for open industry and public input. TSA sought comments on issues

regarding how to impose the ASIF, and whether, when, and how often the

ASIF should be adjusted. The comment period was extended on the notice

for an additional 30 days, until February 5, 2004. TSA is considering a

market share methodology for implementation.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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Notice; Requesting Comment-

Imposition of the Aviation

Security Infrastructure Fee

(ASIF) 11/05/03 68 FR 62613

Notice--Imposition of ASIF;

Comment Period End 01/05/04

Notice--Imposition of ASIF;

Comment Period Extended 12/31/03 68 FR 75611

Notice--Imposition of ASIF;

Extended Comment Period End 02/05/04

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Michael Gambone, Deputy Director, Office of Revenue,

Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security

Administration, Office of Finance and Administration, TSA-14, HQ, W12-

319, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6014

Phone: 571 227-1081

Fax: 571 227-2904

Email: [email protected]

Nicholas (Nick) Acheson, Sr. Economist, Regulatory Development and

Economic Analysis, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation

Security Administration, Office of Transportation Sector Network

Management, TSA-28, HQ, E10-410N, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA

20598-6028

Phone: 571 227-5474

Fax: 571 227-1362

Email: [email protected]

Linda L. Kent, Assistant Chief Counsel, Regulations and Security

Standards Division, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation

Security Administration, Office of the Chief Counsel, TSA-2, HQ, E12-

126S, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6002

Phone: 571 227-2675

Fax: 571 227-1381

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1652-AA43

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Proposed Rule Stage

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

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199. UPDATE OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REGULATIONS

Legal Authority: 42 USC 5121 to 5207

Abstract: This proposed rule would revise the Federal Emergency

Management Agency's Public Assistance program regulations. Many of

these changes reflect amendments made to the Robert T. Stafford

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act by the Post-Katrina

Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 and the Security and

Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006. The proposed rule also

proposes to reflect lessons learned from recent events, and propose

further substantive and non-substantive clarifications and corrections

to improve upon the Public Assistance regulations. This proposed rule

is intended to improve the efficiency and consistency of the Public

Assistance program, as well as implement new statutory authority by

expanding Federal assistance, improving the Project Worksheet

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process, empowering grantees, and improving State Administrative Plans.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 12/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: James A. Walke, Disaster Assistance Directorate,

Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency,

500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472-3100

Phone: 202 646-2751

Fax: 202 646-3304

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1660-AA51

[FR Doc. 2010-8960 Filed 04-23-10; 8:45 am]

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