Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 90 , No. 181 / Monday, September 22, 2025 /

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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 https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaMain.

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.

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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Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Completed Actions

(USCIS)

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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:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM................................ 10/23/23 88 FR 72870

NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/22/23 .......................

Final Rule.......................... 02/02/24 89 FR 7456

Final Rule Effective................ 03/04/24 .......................

Final Rule.......................... 12/18/24 89 FR 103054

Final Rule Effective................ 01/17/25 .......................

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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-AC70

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:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM................................ 09/20/23 88 FR 65040

NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/20/23 .......................

Final Rule.......................... 12/18/24 89 FR 103202

Final Rule Effective................ 01/17/25 .......................

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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-AC76

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:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM................................ 06/21/24 89 FR 52324

NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/19/24 .......................

Final Rule.......................... 10/00/25 .......................

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Megan Johns Henry, Marine Transportation

Specialist, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office

of Merchant Mariner Credentialing (CG-MMC-1), 2703 Martin Luther King

Jr. Avenue SE, STOP 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509

Phone: 571 610-3303

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM................................ 05/23/23 88 FR 33472

NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/21/23 .......................

NPRM Extension of Comment Period.... 08/22/23 88 FR 57044

NPRM Extension Comment Period End... 10/01/23 .......................

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Final Rule.......................... To Be Determined

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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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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: [email protected]

RIN: 1670-AA00

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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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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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Christopher Mabelitini, Director, Intellectual

Property Rights & E-Commerce Division, Department of Homeland Security,

Customs Revenue Functions, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

20229

Phone: 202 325-6915

RIN: 1685-AA02

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