§ 139.5 Scope, applicability, and agency cooperation.

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Title 6—Domestic Security > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY > PART 139—CONDUCT ON FEDERAL PROPERTY > Subpart A—General

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(a) Scope. This part applies to all Federal property under the protection responsibility of the Secretary of Homeland Security and all persons on such property, as well as areas outside such Federal property to the extent necessary to protect the property and persons on the property.

(b) Applicability. This part shall not be construed to nullify any other Federal, state, or local laws or regulations applicable to any area in which Federal property is situated; preclude or limit the authority of any Federal law enforcement agency; or restrict the authority of the Administrator of General Services or other Federal Government entity to promulgate regulations affecting property under its jurisdiction, custody, or control.

(c) Cooperation. Federal tenants must cooperate to the fullest extent possible with all applicable provisions set out in this part; promptly report all crimes and suspicious circumstances occurring on Federal property first to the Federal Protective Service MegaCenter at 1-877-4FPS-411, and, as appropriate, the local responding law enforcement authority; provide training to employees regarding protection and responses to emergency situations; and make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of protection on Federal property.

(d) Notice. The Facility Security Committee or highest-ranking official of the sole Federal agency occupant or a designee must ensure a notice is posted in a conspicuous place at each Federal facility under the protection responsibility of the Secretary of Homeland Security. The posted notice:

(1) Shall be 11 inches by 14 inches;

(2) Shall describe the rules and regulations governing personal conduct contained in this part; and

(3) Shall be prescribed in accordance with directions provided by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and found on its website at: https://www.dhs.gov/fps-visitors.

(e) Effective Date. The regulations in this part are effective Nov. 5, 2025.

[90 FR 24218, June 9, 2025, as amended at 90 FR 49248, Nov. 5, 2025]

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