# Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A2017-28212 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Proposed Rule - **Published:** January 12, 2018 - **Citation:** 83 FR 1872 ## Text 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. 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, 245 Murray Lane, 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) and Executive Order 13771 “Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs” (Jan. 30, 2017), 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 on August 24, 2017, at 82 FR 40290. Beginning in fall 2007, the internet became the basic means for disseminating the Unified Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda is available online at www.reginfo.gov. The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602) requires Federal agencies to publish their regulatory flexibility agendas in the Federal Register . A regulatory flexibility agenda shall contain, among other things, a brief description of the subject area of any rule which is likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. DHS's printed agenda entries include regulatory actions that are in the Department's regulatory flexibility agenda. Printing of these entries is limited to fields that contain information required by the agenda provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Additional information on these entries is available in the Unified Agenda published on the internet. The semiannual agenda of the Department conforms to the Unified Agenda format developed by the Regulatory Information Service Center. Dated: September 29, 2017. Christina E. McDonald, Associate General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs. Office of the Secretary—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 263 Ammonium Nitrate Security Program 1601-AA52 264 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) 1601-AA69 265 Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation, Enhancement of Whistleblower Protections for Contractor Employees 1601-AA72 266 Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Sensitive Information (HSAR Case 2015-001) 1601-AA76 267 Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Information Technology Security Awareness Training (HSAR Case 2015-002) 1601-AA78 268 Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Privacy Training (HSAR Case 2015-003) 1601-AA79 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services—Proposed Rule Stage Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 269 Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking To File H-1B Petitions on Behalf of Aliens Subject to Numerical Limitations (Reg Plan Seq No. 44) 1615-AB71 270 Requirements for Filing Motions and Administrative Appeals 1615-AB98 271 EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program (Reg Plan Seq No. 46) 1615-AC11 272 Removing H-4 Dependent Spouses from the Class of Aliens Eligible for Employment Authorization (Reg Plan Seq No. 48) 1615-AC15 References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register . U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services—Final Rule Stage Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 273 EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Modernization (Reg Plan Seq No. 49) 1615-AC07 References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register . U.S. Coast Guard—Proposed Rule Stage Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 274 Financial Responsibility—Vessels; Superseded Pollution Funds (USCG-2017-0788) 1625-AC39 U.S. Coast Guard—Final Rule Stage Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 275 Seafarers' Access to Maritime Facilities 1625-AC15 U.S. Coast Guard—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 276 Outer Continental Shelf Activities 1625-AA18 277 Commercial Fishing Vessels—Implementation of 2010 and 2012 Legislation 1625-AB85 U.S. Customs and Border Protection—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 278 Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements (Section 610 Review) 1651-AA70 279 Implementation of the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program (Section 610 Review) 1651-AA77 U.S. Customs and Border Protection—Completed Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 280 Waiver of Passport and Visa Requirements Due to an Unforeseen Emergency 1651-AA97 Transportation Security Administration—Proposed Rule Stage Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 281 General Aviation Security and Other Aircraft Operator Security 1652-AA53 Transportation Security Administration—Final Rule Stage Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 282 Security Training for Surface Transportation Employees (Reg Plan Seq No. 57) 1652-AA55 References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register . U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement—Proposed Rule Stage Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 283 Procedures and Standards for Declining Surety Immigration Bonds and Administrative Appeal Requirement for Breaches 1653-AA67 Federal Emergency Management Agency—Proposed Rule Stage Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 284 Updates to Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands Regulations to Implement Executive Order 13690 and the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard 1660-AA85 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) Office of the Secretary (OS) Long-Term Actions 263. Ammonium Nitrate Security Program E.O. 13771 Designation: Other. Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 488 et seq. Abstract: This rulemaking will implement the December 2007 amendment to the Homeland Security Act entitled “Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate.” The 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.” Timetable: Action Date FR Cite ANPRM 10/29/08 73 FR 64280 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 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jon MacLaren, Chief, Rulemaking Section, Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Infrastructure Security Compliance Division (NPPD/ISCD), 245 Murray Lane, Mail Stop 0610, Arlington, VA 20528-0610, Phone: 703 235-5263, Fax: 703 603-4935, Email: jon.m.maclaren@hq.dhs.gov. RIN: 1601-AA52 264. Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) E.O. 13771 Designation: Other. Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 621 to 629 Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) previously invited public comment on an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) for potential revisions to the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) regulations. The ANPRM provided an opportunity for the public to provide recommendations for possible program changes. DHS is reviewing the public comments received in response to the ANPRM, after which DHS intends to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite ANPRM 08/18/14 79 FR 48693 ANPRM Comment Period End 10/17/14 NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jon MacLaren, Chief, Rulemaking Section, Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Infrastructure Security Compliance Division (NPPD/ISCD), 245 Murray Lane, Mail Stop 0610, Arlington, VA 20528-0610, Phone: 703 235-5263, Fax: 703 603-4935, Email: jon.m.maclaren@hq.dhs.gov. RIN: 1601-AA69 265. Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation, Enhancement of Whistleblower Protections for Contractor Employees E.O. 13771 Designation: Other. Legal Authority: Sec. 827 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2013, (Pub. L. 112-239, enacted January 2, 2013); 41 U.S.C. 1302(a)(2); 41 U.S.C. 1707 Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to amend its Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) parts 3003 and 3052 to implement section 827 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239, enacted January 2, 2013) for the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Section 827 of the NDAA for FY 2013 established enhancements to the Whistleblower Protections for Contractor Employees for all agencies subject to section 2409 of title 10, United States Code, which includes the USCG. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Nancy Harvey, Policy Analyst, Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Room 3636-15, 301 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447-0956, Email: nancy.harvey@hq.dhs.gov . RIN: 1601-AA72 266. Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Sensitive Information (HSAR Case 2015-001) E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt. Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 to 302; 41 U.S.C. 1302; 41 U.S.C. 1303; 41 U.S.C. 1707 Abstract: This Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) rule would implement adequate security and privacy measures to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII), for DHS contractors. Specifically, the rule would define key terms, outline security requirements and inspection provisions for contractor information technology (IT) systems that store or process sensitive information, institute incident notification and response procedures, and identify post-incident credit monitoring requirements. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/19/17 82 FR 6429 NPRM Comment Period End 03/20/17 NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/20/17 82 FR 14341 NPRM Comment Period Extended End 04/19/17 Final Rule To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Shaundra Duggans, Procurement Analyst, Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy and Legislation, Room 3114, 245 Murray Lane, Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447-0056, Email: shaundra.duggans@hq.dhs.gov . Nancy Harvey, Policy Analyst, Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Room 3636-15, 301 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447-0956, Email: nancy.harvey@hq.dhs.gov . RIN: 1601-AA76 267. Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Information Technology Security Awareness Training (HSAR Case 2015-002) E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt. Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 302; 41 U.S.C. 1707; 41 U.S.C. 1302; 41 U.S.C. 1303 Abstract: This Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) rule would standardize information technology security awareness training and DHS Rules of Behavior requirements for contractor and subcontractor employees who access DHS information systems and information resources or contractor-owned and/or operated information systems and information resources capable of collecting, processing, storing or transmitting controlled unclassified information (CUI). Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/19/17 82 FR 6446 NPRM Comment Period End 03/20/17 NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/20/17 82 FR 14341 NPRM Comment Period Extended End 04/19/17 Final Rule To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Shaundra Duggans, Procurement Analyst, Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy and Legislation, Room 3114, 245 Murray Lane, Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447-0056, Email: shaundra.duggans@hq.dhs.gov . Nancy Harvey, Policy Analyst, Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Room 3636-15, 301 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447-0956, Email: nancy.harvey@hq.dhs.gov . RIN: 1601-AA78 268. Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Privacy Training (HSAR Case 2015-003) E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt. Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 302; 41 U.S.C. 1707; 41 U.S.C. 1702; 41 U.S.C. 1303 Abstract: This Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) rule would require contractors to complete training that addresses the protection of privacy, in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, and the handling and safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information and Sensitive Personally Identifiable Information. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/19/17 82 FR 6425 NPRM Comment Period End 03/20/17 NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/20/17 82 FR 14341 NPRM Comment Period Extended End 04/19/17 Final Rule To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Candace Lightfoot, Procurement Analyst, Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy and Legislation, Room 3636-15, 301 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447-0082, Email: candace.lightfoot@hq.dhs.gov . Nancy Harvey, Policy Analyst, Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Room 3636-15, 301 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447-0956, Email: nancy.harvey@hq.dhs.gov . RIN: 1601-AA79 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Proposed Rule Stage 269. Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking To File H-1B Petitions on Behalf of Aliens Subject to Numerical Limitations Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 44 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register . RIN: 1615-AB71 270. Requirements for Filing Motions and Administrative Appeals E.O. 13771 Designation: Other. Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552; 5 U.S.C. 552a; 8 U.S.C. 1101; 8 U.S.C. 1103; 8 U.S.C. 1304; 6 U.S.C. 112 Abstract: This rule proposes to revise the requirements and procedures for the filing of motions and appeals before the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and its Administrative Appeals Office (AAO). The proposed changes are intended to streamline the existing processes for filing motions and appeals and will reduce delays in the review and appellate process. This rule also proposes additional changes necessitated by the establishment of DHS and its components. The proposed changes are intended to promote simplicity, accessibility, and efficiency in the administration of USCIS appeals and motions. The Department also solicits public comment on proposed changes to the AAO's appellate jurisdiction. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 09/00/18 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Charles “Locky” Nimick, Deputy Chief, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Administrative Appeals Office, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20529-2090, Phone: 703 224-4501, Email: charles.nimick@usics.dhs.gov . RIN: 1615-AB98 271. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 46 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register . RIN: 1615-AC11 272. • Removing H-4 Dependent Spouses From the Class of Aliens Eligible for Employment Authorization Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 48 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register . RIN: 1615-AC15 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Final Rule Stage 273. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Modernization Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 49 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register . RIN: 1615-AC07 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Proposed Rule Stage 274. • Financial Responsibility—Vessels; Superseded Pollution Funds (USCG-2017-0788) E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant. Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 2704; 33 U.S.C. 2716 and 2716a; 42 U.S.C. 9607 to 9609; 6 U.S.C. 552; E.O. 12580; sec. 7(b), 3 CFR, 1987; Comp., p. 193; E.O. 12777, secs. 4 and 5, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351, as amended by E.O. 13286, Sec. 89, 3; 3 CFR, 2004 Comp., p. 166, and by E.O. 13638, sec. 1, 3 CFR, 2014 Comp., p. 227; Department of Homeland; Security Delegation Nos. 0170.1 and 5110, Revision 01 Abstract: The Coast Guard proposes to amend its rule on vessel financial responsibility to include tank vessels greater than 100 gross tons, to clarify and strengthen the rule's reporting requirements, to conform its rule to current practice, and to remove two superseded regulations. This rulemaking will ensure the Coast Guard has current information when there are significant changes in a vessel's operation, ownership, or evidence of financial responsibility, and reflect current best practices in the Coast Guard's management of the Certificate of Financial Responsibility program. This rulemaking will also promote the Coast Guard's missions of maritime stewardship, maritime security and maritime safety. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 12/00/17 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, 4200 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 20598-7100, Phone: 202 493-6863, Email: benjamin.h.white@uscg.mil. RIN: 1625-AC39 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Final Rule Stage 275. Seafarers' Access to Maritime Facilities E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant. Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226; 33 U.S.C. 1231; Pub. L. 111-281, sec. 811 Abstract: This regulatory action will implement section 811 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-281), which requires the owner/operator of a facility regulated by the Coast Guard under the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-295) (MTSA) to provide a system that enables seafarers and certain other individuals to transit between vessels moored at the facility and the facility gate in a timely manner at no cost to the seafarer or other individual. Ensuring that such access through a facility is consistent with the security requirements in MTSA is part of the Coast Guard's Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security (PWCS) mission. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 12/29/14 79 FR 77981 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 05/27/15 80 FR 30189 NPRM Comment Period End 07/01/15 Final Rule 01/00/18 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: LCDR Yamaris Barril, Project Manager, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Commandant (CG-FAC-2) STOP 7501, Washington, DC 20593, Phone: 202 372-1151, Email: yamaris.d.barril@uscg.mil . RIN: 1625-AC15 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Long-Term Actions 276. Outer Continental Shelf Activities E.O. 13771 Designation: Other. Legal Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333(d)(1); 43 U.S.C. 1348(c); 43 U.S.C. 1356; DHS Delegation No 0170.1 Abstract: The Coast Guard is the lead Federal agency for workplace safety and health on facilities and vessels engaged in the exploration for, or development, or production of, minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), other than for matters generally related to drilling and production that are regulated by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE). This project would revise the regulations on OCS activities by: (1) Adding new requirements, for OCS units for lifesaving, fire protection, training, and helidecks; (2) providing for USCG acceptance and approval of specified classification society plan reviews, inspections, audits, and surveys; and (3) requiring foreign vessels engaged in OCS activities to comply with rules similar to those imposed on U.S. vessels similarly engaged. This project would affect the owners and operators of facilities and vessels engaged in offshore activities. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Request for Comments 06/27/95 60 FR 33185 Comment Period End 09/25/95 NPRM 12/07/99 64 FR 68416 NPRM Correction 02/22/00 65 FR 8671 NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/16/00 65 FR 14226 NPRM Comment Period Extended 06/30/00 65 FR 40559 NPRM Comment Period End 11/30/00 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Charles Rawson, Project Manager, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Commandant (CG-ENG-2), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, STOP 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509, Phone: 202 372-1390, Email: charles.e.rawson@uscg.mil . RIN: 1625-AA18 277. Commercial Fishing Vessels—Implementation of 2010 and 2012 Legislation E.O. 13771 Designation: Other. Legal Authority: Pub. L. 111-281 Abstract: The Coast Guard proposes to implement those requirements of 2010 and 2012 legislation that pertain to uninspected commercial fishing industry vessels and that took effect upon enactment of the legislation but that, to be implemented, require amendments to Coast Guard regulations affecting those vessels. The applicability of the regulations is being changed, and new requirements are being added 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: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/21/16 81 FR 40437 NPRM Comment Period Extended 08/15/16 81 FR 53986 NPRM Comment Period End 10/19/16 Second NPRM Comment Period End 12/18/16 Final Rule To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jack Kemerer, Project Manager, CG-CVC-3, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, STOP 7501, Washington, DC 20593-7501, Phone: 202 372-1249, Email: jack.a.kemerer@uscg.mil. RIN: 1625-AB85 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) Long-Term Actions 278. Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements (Section 610 Review) E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory. Legal Authority: Pub. L. 109-347, sec. 203; 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 66; 19 U.S.C. 1431; 19 U.S.C. 1433 to 1434; 19 U.S.C. 1624; 19 U.S.C. 2071 (note); 46 U.S.C. 60105 Abstract: This final rule implements the provisions of section 203 of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006. On November 25, 2008, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published an interim final rule (CBP Dec. 08-46) in the Federal Register (73 FR 71730), that finalized most of the provisions proposed in the NPRM. It requires carrier and importers to provide to CBP, via a CBP approved electronic data interchange system, certain advance information pertaining to cargo brought into the United States by vessel to enable CBP to identify high-risk shipments to prevent smuggling and ensure cargo safety and security. The interim final rule did not finalize six data elements that were identified as areas of potential concern for industry during the rulemaking process and, for which, CBP provided some type of flexibility for compliance with those data elements. CBP solicited public comment on these six data elements and also invited comments on the revised Regulatory Assessment and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis. (See 73 FR 71782-85 for regulatory text and 73 CFR 71733-34 for general discussion.) The remaining requirements of the rule were adopted as final. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite 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 07/14/09 74 FR 33920 Correction 12/24/09 74 FR 68376 Final Action 03/00/19 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Craig Clark, Branch Chief, Advance Data Programs and Cargo Initiatives, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20229, Phone: 202 344-3052, Email: craig.clark@cbp.dhs.gov. RIN: 1651-AA70 279. Implementation of the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program (Section 610 Review) E.O. 13771 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt. Legal Authority: Pub. L. 110-229, sec. 702 Abstract: The interim final rule amends Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations to implement section 702 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (CNRA). This law extends the immigration laws of the United States to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and provides for a joint visa waiver program for travel to Guam and the CNMI. This rule implements section 702 of the CNRA by amending the regulations to replace the current Guam Visa Waiver Program with a new Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program. The amended regulations set forth the requirements for nonimmigrant visitors who seek admission for business or pleasure and solely for entry into and stay on Guam or the CNMI without a visa. This rule also establishes six ports of entry in the CNMI for purposes of administering and enforcing the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program. Section 702 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (CNRA), subject to a transition period, extends the immigration laws of the United States to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and provides for a visa waiver program for travel to Guam and/or the CNMI. On January 16, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), issued an interim final rule in the Federal Register replacing the then-existing Guam Visa Waiver Program with the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program and setting forth the requirements for nonimmigrant visitors seeking admission into Guam and/or the CNMI under the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program. As of November 28, 2009, the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program is operational. This program allows nonimmigrant visitors from eligible countries to seek admission for business or pleasure for entry into Guam and/or the CNMI without a visa for a period of authorized stay not to exceed 45 days. This rulemaking would finalize the January 2009 interim final rule. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Interim Final Rule 01/16/09 74 FR 2824 Interim Final Rule Effective 01/16/09 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 03/17/09 Technical Amendment; Change of Implementation Date 05/28/09 74 FR 25387 Final Action 11/00/18 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No. Agency Contact: Stephanie Watson, Supervisory Program Manager, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 2.5B-38, Washington, DC 20229, Phone: 202 325-4548, Email: stephanie.e.watson@cbp.dhs.gov. RIN: 1651-AA77 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) Completed Actions 280. Waiver of Passport and VISA Requirements Due to an Unforeseen Emergency E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant. Legal Authority: 212(a)(7)(B) INA 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(7) Abstract: This rule reinstates a 1996 amendment to 8 CFR 212.1(g) regarding a waiver of documentary requirements for nonimmigrants seeking admission to the United States. The 1996 amendment allowed the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to waive passport and visa requirements due to an unforeseen emergency while preserving its ability to fine carriers for unlawfully transporting aliens to the United States who do not have a valid passport or visa. On November 20, 2009, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invalidated the 1996 amendment based on procedural grounds. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/08/16 81 FR 12032 NPRM Comment Period End 05/09/16 Final Rule 09/05/17 82 FR 41867 Final Rule Effective 10/05/17 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Joseph R. O'Donnell, Program Manager, Fines, Penalties and Forfeitures Division, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20229, Phone: 202 344-1691, Email: joseph.r.odonnell@dhs.gov. RIN: 1651-AA97 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Proposed Rule Stage 281. General Aviation Security and Other Aircraft Operator Security E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory. Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 469; 18 U.S.C. 842; 18 U.S.C. 845; 46 U.S.C. 70102 to 70106; 46 U.S.C. 70117; 49 U.S.C. 114; 49 U.S.C. 114(f)(3); 49 U.S.C. 5103; 49 U.S.C. 5103a; 49 U.S.C. 40113; 49 U.S.C. 44901 to 44907; 49 U.S.C. 44913 to 44914; 49 U.S.C. 44916 to 44918; 49 U.S.C. 44932; 49 U.S.C. 44935 to 44936; 49 U.S.C. 44942; 49 U.S.C. 46105 Abstract: On October 30, 2008, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), proposing to amend current aviation transportation security regulations to enhance the security of general aviation by expanding the scope of current requirements, and by adding new requirements for certain large aircraft operators and airports serving those aircraft. TSA also proposed that all aircraft operations, including corporate and private charter operations, with aircraft having a maximum certificated takeoff weight (MTOW) above 12,500 pounds (large aircraft) be required to adopt a large aircraft security program. TSA also proposed to require certain airports that serve large aircraft to adopt security programs. TSA has decided to not pursue this rulemaking. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 10/30/08 73 FR 64790 NPRM Comment Period End 12/29/08 Notice—NPRM Comment Period Extended 11/25/08 73 FR 71590 NPRM Extended Comment Period End 02/27/09 Notice—Public Meetings; Requests for Comments 12/18/08 73 FR 77045 Notice of Withdrawal 01/00/18 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kevin Knott, Branch Manager, Industry Engagement Branch—Aviation Division, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Office of Security Policy and Industry Engagement, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6028, Phone: 571 227-4370, Email: kevin.knott@tsa.dhs.gov. Alex Moscoso, Chief Economist, Economic Analysis Branch—Cross Modal Division, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Office of Security Policy and Industry Engagement, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6028, Phone: 571 227-5839, Email: alex.moscoso@tsa.dhs.gov. Mardi Ruth Thompson, Senior Counsel, Regulations and Security Standards, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Office of the Chief Counsel, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6002, Phone: 202 365-1850, Fax: 571 227-1379, Email: mardi.thompson@tsa.dhs.gov. RIN: 1652-AA53 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Final Rule Stage 282. Security Training for Surface Transportation Employees Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 57 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register . RIN: 1652-AA55 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE) Proposed Rule Stage 283. Procedures and Standards for Declining Surety Immigration Bonds and Administrative Appeal Requirement for Breaches E.O. 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant. Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1103 Abstract: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) proposes to set forth standards and procedures ICE will follow before making a determination to stop accepting immigration bonds posted by a surety company that has been certified to issue bonds by the Department of the Treasury when the company does not cure deficient performance. Treasury administers the Federal corporate surety program and, in its current regulations, allows agencies to prescribe “for cause” standards and procedures for declining to accept bonds from Treasury-certified sureties. ICE would also require surety companies seeking to overturn a breach determination to file an administrative appeal raising all legal and factual defenses. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/00/17 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Beth Cook, Deputy Chief, Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Suite 200, 166 Sycamore Street, Williston, VT 05495, Phone: 802 288-7742, Email: beth.e.cook@ice.dhs.gov. Molly Stubbs, ICE Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 500 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20536, Phone: 202 732-6202, Email: molly.stubbs@ice.dhs.gov. Brad Tuttle, Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 500 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20536, Phone: 202 732-5000, Email: bradley.c.tuttle@ice.dhs.gov. RIN: 1653-AA67 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Proposed Rule Stage 284. Updates to Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands Regulations To Implement Executive Order 13690 and the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory. Legal Authority: E.O. 11988, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 5201; 6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.; . . . Abstract: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) plans to withdraw a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published on August 22, 2016. The NPRM proposed changes to FEMA's “Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands” regulations to implement Executive Order 13690, which established the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS). FEMA also plans to withdraw a proposed supplementary policy (FEMA Policy: 078-3), which clarified how FEMA would apply the FFRMS. On August 15, 2017, the President issued Executive Order 13807, which revoked Executive Order 13690. Accordingly, FEMA plans to withdraw the NPRM and proposed supplementary policy. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/22/16 81 FR 57401 NPRM Comment Period End 10/21/16 Notice of Withdrawal 03/00/18 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kristin Fontenot, Office of Environmental and Historic Preservation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, Phone: 202 646-2741, Email: kristin.fontenot@fema.dhs.gov. RIN: 1660-AA85 [FR Doc. 2017-28212 Filed 1-11-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-9B-P --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A2017-28212. Public record. Not legal advice.