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Vol. 85
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Office of the Secretary
6 CFR Chs. I and II
[DHS Docket No. OGC-RP-04-001]
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DHS.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: This regulatory agenda is a semiannual summary of projected
regulations, existing regulations, and completed actions of the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components. This agenda
provides the public with information about DHS's regulatory and
deregulatory activity. DHS expects that this information will enable
the public to be more aware of, and effectively participate in, the
Department's regulatory and deregulatory activity. DHS invites the
public to submit comments on any aspect of this agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
General
Please direct general comments and inquiries on the agenda to the
Regulatory Affairs Law Division, Office of the General Counsel, U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE,
Mail Stop 0485, Washington, DC 20528-0485.
Specific
Please direct specific comments and inquiries on individual actions
identified in this agenda to the individual listed in the summary
portion as the point of contact for that action.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DHS provides this notice pursuant to the
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 96-354, Sept.
19, 1980) and Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review''
(Sept. 30, 1993) as incorporated in Executive Order 13563 ``Improving
Regulation and Regulatory Review'' (Jan. 18, 2011) 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 December 26, 2019,
at 84 FR 71142.
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: March 3, 2020.
Christina E. McDonald,
Associate General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs.
Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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116....................... Homeland Security 1601-AA72
Acquisition Regulation,
Enhancement of
Whistleblower Protections
for Contractor Employees.
117....................... Homeland Security 1601-AA76
Acquisition Regulation:
Safeguarding of
Controlled Unclassified
Sensitive Information
(HSAR Case 2015-001).
118....................... Homeland Security 1601-AA78
Acquisition Regulation:
Information Technology
Security Awareness
Training (HSAR Case 2015-
002).
119....................... Homeland Security 1601-AA79
Acquisition Regulation:
Privacy Training (HSAR
Case 2015-003).
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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120....................... Collection and Use of 1615-AC14
Biometrics by U.S.
Citizenship and
Immigration Services.
121....................... Removing H-4 Dependent 1615-AC15
Spouses From the Classes
of Aliens Eligible for
Employment Authorization.
122....................... Short-Term Non-Emergency 1615-AC51
Extension for E-Verify
Employers in the H-2A
Program.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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123....................... Removal of International 1615-AC04
Entrepreneur Parole
Program.
124....................... U.S. Citizenship and 1615-AC18
Immigration Services Fee
Schedule and Changes to
Certain Other Immigration
Benefit Request
Requirements.
125....................... Removal of 30-Day 1615-AC19
Processing Provision for
Asylum Applicant-Related
Form I-765 Employment
Authorization
Applications.
126....................... Asylum Application, 1615-AC27
Interview, and Employment
Authorization for
Applicants.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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127....................... Requirements for Filing 1615-AB98
Motions and
Administrative Appeals.
128....................... EB-5 Immigrant Investor 1615-AC11
Regional Center Program.
129....................... Electronic Processing of 1615-AC20
USCIS Immigration Benefit
Requests.
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U.S. Coast Guard--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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130....................... Financial Responsibility-- 1625-AC39
Vessels; Superseded
Pollution Funds (USCG-
2017-0788).
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U.S. Coast Guard--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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131....................... Commercial Fishing 1625-AB85
Vessels--Implementation
of 2010 and 2012
Legislation.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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132....................... Importer Security Filing 1651-AA70
and Additional Carrier
Requirements (Section 610
Review).
133....................... Implementation of the Guam- 1651-AA77
CNMI Visa Waiver Program
(Section 610 Review).
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Transportation Security Administration--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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134....................... Security Training for 1652-AA55
Surface Transportation
Employees.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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135....................... Visa Security Program Fee. 1653-AA77
136....................... Establishing a Fixed Time 1653-AA78
Period of Admission and
an Extension of Stay
Procedure for
Nonimmigrant Academic
Students, Exchange
Visitors, and
Representatives of
Foreign Information Media.
137....................... Adjusting Program Fees for 1653-AA81
the Student and Exchange
Visitor Program.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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138....................... Procedures and Standards 1653-AA67
for Declining Surety
Immigration Bonds and
Administrative Appeal
Requirement for Breaches.
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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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139....................... Ammonium Nitrate Security 1670-AA00
Program.
140....................... Chemical Facility Anti- 1670-AA01
Terrorism Standards
(CFATS).
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Office of the Secretary (OS)
Long-Term Actions
116. 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) and 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:
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NPRM................................ To Be Determined
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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
117. 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, 1303 and 1707
Abstract: This Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) rule
would implement security and privacy measures to ensure Controlled
Unclassified Information (CUI), such as Personally Identifiable
Information (PII), is adequately safeguarded by DHS contractors.
Specifically, the rule would define key terms, outline security
requirements and inspection provisions for contractor information
technology (IT) systems that store, process or transmit CUI, institute
incident notification and response procedures, and identify post-
incident credit monitoring requirements.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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
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Final Rule.......................... To Be Determined
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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, 245 Murray Lane SW, 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
118. 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, 1302 and
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:
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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
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Final Rule.......................... To Be Determined
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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, 245 Murray Lane SW, 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
119. 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. 1303, 1702 and
1707
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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
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Final Rule.......................... To Be Determined
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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,
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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
120. Collection and Use of Biometrics by U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1103(a); 8. U.S.C. 1444 to 1446; 8 U.S.C.
1365a and 1365b; 8 U.S.C. 1304(a); Pub. L. 107-56; Pub. L. 107-173;
Pub. L. 109-248, sec. 402(a) and 402(b)
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will propose to
update its regulations to eliminate multiple references to specific
biometric types, and to allow for the expansion of the types of
biometrics required to establish and verify an identity. DHS will also
propose to modify age restrictions where they exist to detect, deter,
or prevent human trafficking of children; establish consistent identity
enrollment and verification policies and processes; and align U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) biometric collection with
other immigration operations. The DHS proposal will provide a
definition to the public on the term biometric and how biometrics will
be used in the immigration process.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 07/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael J. McDermott, Acting Division Chief,
Security and Public Safety Division, Office of Policy and Strategy,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 2304, Washington, DC 20529,
Phone: 202 272-8377, Fax: 202 272-1480.
RIN: 1615-AC14
121. Removing H-4 Dependent Spouses From the Classes of Aliens Eligible
for Employment Authorization
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 112; 8 U.S.C. 1103(a), 1184(a)(1) and
1324a(H)(3)(B)
Abstract: On February 25, 2015, DHS published a final rule that
amended DHS regulations to extend eligibility for employment
authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrant
workers who are seeking employment-based lawful permanent resident
(LPR) status. DHS is publishing this notice of proposed rulemaking to
propose to remove from its regulations this class of aliens for
eligibility for employment authorization.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 09/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles Locky Nimick, Chief, Business and Foreign
Workers Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 20 Massachusetts
Avenue NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20529-2090, Phone: 202 272-8377,
Fax: 202 272-1480.
RIN: 1615-AC15
122. Short-Term Non-Emergency Extension for E-Verify Employers
in the H-2A Program
E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory.
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 107-296, sec. 116; 6 U.S.C. 112; 8 U.S.C.
1103(a), 1184(a)(1), and 1324a(h)(3)(B)
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security proposes to amend its
regulations regarding short-term extensions for U.S. employers seeking
temporary or seasonal agricultural nonimmigrant workers in the H-2A
program to provide a short-term non-emergency extension of the H-2A
petition validity period by up to 14 days to U.S. employers who are
participants in good standing in E-Verify.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 08/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles Locky Nimick, Chief, Business and Foreign
Workers Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 20 Massachusetts
Avenue NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20529-2090, Phone: 202 272-8377,
Fax: 202 272-1480.
RIN: 1615-AC51
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Final Rule Stage
123. Removal of International Entrepreneur Parole Program
E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory.
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)(A)
Abstract: On January 17, 2017, DHS published the International
Entrepreneur Final Rule (the IE final rule) in the Federal Register at
82 FR 5238, with an original effective date of July 17, 2017. On May
29, 2018, DHS published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
proposing to remove the international entrepreneur parole program from
DHS regulations and solicited public comments on the proposal.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 08/31/16 81 FR 60129
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/17/16
Final Rule.......................... 01/17/17 82 FR 5238
Final Rule Delay of Effective Date.. 07/11/17 82 FR 31887
Final Rule Effective................ 07/17/17
NPRM--Removal of International 05/29/18 83 FR 24415
Entrepreneur Parole Program.
NPRM Comment Period End-Removal of 06/28/18
International Entrepreneur Parole
Program.
Final Action--Removal of 09/00/20
International Entrepreneur Parole
Program.
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles Locky Nimick, Chief, Business and Foreign
Workers Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 20 Massachusetts
Avenue NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20529-2090, Phone: 202 272-8377,
Fax: 202 272-1480.
RIN: 1615-AC04
124. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes
to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements
E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory.
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1356(m)
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Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducted a FY 2019/2020
fee review for its Immigration Examinations Fee Account (IEFA),
pursuant to the requirements of the Chief Financial Officers Act of
1990 (CFO Act), 31 U.S.C. 901-03 and the Immigration and Nationality
Act, section 286(m), 8 U.S.C. 1356(m). The CFO Act requires each
agency's chief financial officer 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.'' As a result of the FY 2019/2020
IEFA fee review, on November 14, 2019, DHS issued a proposed rule (84
FR 62280) to adjust USCIS' fee schedule via notice and comment
rulemaking. That comment period was subsequently extended on December
9, 2019 (84 FR 67243) and reopened on January 24, 2020 (85 FR 4243).
DHS is considering the comments received in developing a final rule.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 11/14/19 84 FR 62280
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 12/09/19 84 FR 67243
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/16/19
NPRM Comment Period Extended End.... 12/30/19
NPRM Comment Period Reopened........ 01/24/20 85 FR 4243
NPRM Comment Period Reopened End.... 02/10/20
Final Action........................ 09/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kika M. Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Department
of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Suite
4018, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20529, Phone: 202 272-
8377, Fax: 202 272-1480.
RIN: 1615-AC18
125. Removal of 30-Day Processing Provision for Asylum Applicant-
Related Form I-765 Employment Authorization Applications
E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory.
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101 and 1103; Pub. L. 103-322; 8 U.S.C.
1105a; 8 U.S.C. 1151, 1153 and 1154; 8 U.S.C. 1182; 8 U.S.C. 1186a; 8
U.S.C. 1255; Pub. L. 113-4; 5 U.S.C. 801
Abstract: On September 9, 2019, DHS issued a proposed rule that
would withdraw a regulatory provision stating that U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) has 30 days from the date an asylum
applicant files the initial Form I-765, Application for Employment
Authorization (EAD application) to grant or deny that initial
employment authorization application. DHS also proposed removing the
provision requiring that the application for renewal must be received
by USCIS 90 days prior to the expiration of the employment
authorization. DHS will issue a final rule to respond to public
comments and finalize removal of these provisions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/09/19 84 FR 47148
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/08/19
Final Action........................ 06/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Daniel Kane, Branch Chief, Service Center
Operations, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20529-
2140, Phone: 202 272-8377.
RIN: 1615-AC19
126. Asylum Application, Interview, and Employment Authorization for
Applicants
E.O. 13771 Designation: Regulatory.
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1158(d)(2)
Abstract: On November 14, 2019, The Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) proposed regulatory amendments intended to promote greater
accountability in the application process for requesting employment
authorization and to deter the fraudulent filing of asylum applications
for the purpose of obtaining Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).
DHS is considering public comments in development of the final rule.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 11/14/19 84 FR 62374
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/13/20
Final Action........................ 08/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Maureen A. Dunn, Chief, Humanitarian Affairs
Division, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Office of Policy and Strategy, Suite 1200, 20
Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20529, Phone: 202 272-8377,
Fax: 202 272-1480.
RIN: 1615-AC27
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Long-Term Actions
127. Requirements for Filing Motions and Administrative Appeals
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552 and 552a; 8 U.S.C. 1101, 1103 and
1304; 6 U.S.C. 112
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing
this rule to improve the administration of U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) appeals, motions, and certifications. The
proposed changes would update and restructure the regulations in order
to clarify and streamline the administrative review process, increase
efficiency, and reflect the establishment of DHS and its components.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/00/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: William K. Renwick, Jr., Branch Chief, Department
of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,
Administrative Appeals Office, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20529-2090, Phone: 202 272-8377, Fax: 202 272-1480.
RIN: 1615-AB98
128. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5); Pub. L. 102-395, secs. 610
and 601(a); Pub. L. 107-273, sec. 11037; Pub. L. 101-649, sec. 121(a);
Pub. L. 105-119, sec. 116; Pub. L. 106-396, sec. 402; Pub. L. 108-156,
sec. 4; Pub. L. 112-176, sec. 1; Pub. L. 114-113, sec. 575; Pub. L.
114-53, sec. 131; Pub. L. 107-273
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering
making regulatory changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional
Center Program. DHS issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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(ANPRM) to seek comment from the public on several topics, including:
(1) The process for initially designating entities as regional centers,
(2) a potential requirement for regional centers to utilize an exemplar
filing process, (3) continued participation requirements for
maintaining regional center designation; and (4) the process for
terminating regional center designation. While DHS has gathered some
information related to these topics, the ANPRM sought additional
information that can help the Department make operational and security
updates to the Regional Center Program while minimizing the impact of
such changes on regional center operations and EB-5 investors.
Timetable:
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ANPRM............................... 01/11/17 82 FR 3211
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 04/11/17
NPRM................................ 12/00/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles Locky Nimick, Chief, Business and Foreign
Workers Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 20 Massachusetts
Avenue NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20529-2090, Phone: 202 272-8377,
Fax: 202 272-1480.
RIN: 1615-AC11
129. Electronic Processing of USCIS Immigration Benefit Requests
E.O. 13771 Designation: Deregulatory.
Legal Authority: 6 U.S.C. 112; 8 U.S.C. 1103; 44 U.S.C. 3504
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will propose
to: (1) Set requirements for mandatory-online submission for
immigration benefit requests and explain the requirements associated
with electronic processing; and (2) make changes to existing
regulations to allow end-to-end digital processing.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 06/00/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael Mayhew, Chief of Staff, Immigration Records
and Identity Services Directorate, Department of Homeland Security,
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20529, Phone: 202 272-8377, Fax: 202 272-1480.
RIN: 1615-AC20
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Proposed Rule Stage
130. 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:
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NPRM................................ 05/13/20 85 FR 28802
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/11/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Benjamin White, Project Manager, National Pollution
Funds Center, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2703
Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, STOP 7605, Washington, DC 20593-7605,
Phone: 202 795-6066, Email: benjamin.h.white@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625-AC39
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Long-Term Actions
131. Commercial Fishing Vessels--Implementation of 2010 and 2012
Legislation
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 4502 and 5103; 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:
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NPRM................................ 06/21/16 81 FR 40437
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 08/15/16 81 FR 53986
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/19/16
NPRM Comment Period Extended End.... 12/18/16
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Final Rule.......................... To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Joseph Myers, Project Manager, 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:
joseph.d.myers@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625-AB85
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)
Long-Term Actions
132. 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
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U.S.C. 1431; 19 U.S.C. 1433 and 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 Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking. 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:
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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 06/01/09
End.
Correction.......................... 07/14/09 74 FR 33920
Correction.......................... 12/24/09 74 FR 68376
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Final Action........................ To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Brian Sale, Branch Chief, Manifest & Conveyance
Security Division, Cargo & Conveyance, Office of Field Operation,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20229, Phone: 202 325-3338,
Email: brian.a.sale@cbp.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1651-AA70
133. 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:
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Interim Final Rule.................. 01/16/09 74 FR 2824
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 01/16/09
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 03/17/09
End.
Technical Amendment; Change of 05/28/09 74 FR 25387
Implementation Date.
Final Action........................ 06/00/21
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No.
Agency Contact: Neyda Yejo, Program Manager, Electronic System for
Travel Authorization, Office of Field Operations, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20229, Phone: 202 344-2373,
Email: neyda.i.yejo@cbp.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1651-AA77
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Completed Actions
134. Security Training for Surface Transportation Employees
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 114; Pub. L. 110-53, secs. 1405, 1408,
1501, 1512, 1517, 1531, and 1534
Abstract: The 9/11 Act requires security training for employees of
higher-risk freight railroad carriers, public transportation agencies
(including rail mass transit and bus systems), passenger railroad
carriers, and over-the-road bus (OTRB) companies. This final rule
implements the regulatory mandate. Owner/operators of these higher-risk
railroads, systems, and companies will be required to train employees
performing security-sensitive functions, using a curriculum addressing
preparedness and how to observe, assess, and respond to terrorist-
related threats and/or incidents. As part of this rulemaking, the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expanding its current
requirements for rail security coordinators and reporting of
significant security concerns (currently limited to freight railroads,
passenger railroads, and the rail operations of public transportation
systems) to include the bus components of higher-risk public
transportation systems and higher-risk OTRB companies. TSA is also
adding a definition for Transportation Security-Sensitive Materials
(TSSM). Other provisions are being amended or added, as necessary, to
implement these additional requirements.
Timetable:
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Notice; Request for Comment......... 06/14/13 78 FR 35945
Notice; Comment Period End.......... 07/15/13
NPRM................................ 12/16/16 81 FR 91336
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/16/17
Final Rule.......................... 03/23/20 85 FR 16456
Final Rule Effective................ 06/22/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Chandru (Jack) Kalro, Deputy Director, Surface
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security
Administration, Policy, Plans, and Engagement, 601 South 12th Street,
Arlington, VA 20598-6028, Phone: 571 227-1145, Email:
surfacefrontoffice@tsa.dhs.gov.
Alex Moscoso, Chief Economist, Economic Analysis Branch--
Coordination & Analysis Division, Department of Homeland Security,
Transportation Security Administration, Policy, Plans, and Engagement,
601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6028, Phone: 571 227-5839,
Email: alex.moscoso@tsa.dhs.gov.
Traci Klemm, Assistant Chief Counsel, Regulations and Security
Standards, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security
Administration, Chief Counsel's Office, 601 South 12th Street,
Arlington, VA 20598-6002, Phone: 571 227-3596, Email:
traci.klemm@tsa.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1652-AA55
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE)
Proposed Rule Stage
135. Visa Security Program Fee
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1356
Abstract: ICE seeks to enable the expansion of the Visa Security
Program (VSP) by proposing to move it to a user-fee funded model (as
opposed to relying on appropriations). The VSP leverages resources in
the National Capital Region (NCR) and at U.S. diplomatic posts overseas
to vet and screen visa applicants; identifies and prevents the travel
of those who constitute potential national security and/or public
safety threats; and launches investigations into criminal and/or
terrorist affiliated networks operating in the U.S. and abroad. The
fees collected as a result of this rule would fund an expansion of the
VSP, enabling ICE to extend visa security screening and vetting
operations and investigative efforts to more visa-issuing posts
overseas, and in turn, enhance the U.S. government's ability to prevent
travel to the United States by illicit actors.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Sharon Hageman, Acting Regulations Unit Chief/Chief
Economist, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement, 500 12th Street SW, Mail Stop 5006, Washington, DC
20536, Phone: 202 732-3462, Email: sharon.hageman@ice.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1653-AA77
136. Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of
Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors,
and Representatives of Foreign Information Media
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101; 8 U.S.C. 1103; 8 U.S.C. 1182 and
1184
Abstract: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will
propose to modify the period of authorized stay for certain categories
of nonimmigrants traveling to the United States by eliminating the
availability of ``duration of status'' and by providing a maximum
period of authorized stay with options for extensions for each
applicable visa category.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 07/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Sharon Hageman, Acting Regulations Unit Chief/Chief
Economist, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement, 500 12th Street SW, Mail Stop 5006, Washington, DC
20536, Phone: 202 732-3462, Email: sharon.hageman@ice.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1653-AA78
137. Adjusting Program Fees for the Student and Exchange
Visitor Program
E.O. 13771 Designation: Other.
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1372(e); 8 U.S.C. 1372(g); 8 U.S.C.
1356(m); 8 U.S.C. 1356(n)
Abstract: ICE will propose a regulation to adjust fees that the
Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) charges individuals and
organizations to improve compliance and enforcement related to
nonimmigrant students. ICE has determined that increasing the fees is
necessary to support increased compliance including worksite
enforcement, investigating fraud related to nonimmigrant employment,
and enforcement regarding nonimmigrant students who violate their
status. The SEVP fee schedule was last adjusted in a rule published on
May 23, 2019.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Sharon Hageman, Acting Regulations Unit Chief/Chief
Economist, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement, 500 12th Street SW, Mail Stop 5006, Washington, DC
20536, Phone: 202 732-3462, Email: sharon.hageman@ice.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1653-AA81
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE)
Final Rule Stage
138. 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) is
establishing 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 new bonds from Treasury-certified
sureties. ICE will also require surety companies seeking to overturn a
breach determination to file an administrative appeal raising all legal
and factual defenses.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 06/05/18 83 FR 25951
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/06/18
Final Action........................ 07/00/20
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Sharon Hageman, Acting Regulations Unit Chief/Chief
Economist, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement, 500 12th Street SW, Mail Stop 5006, Washington, DC
20536, Phone: 202 732-3462, Email: sharon.hageman@ice.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1653-AA67
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Long-Term Actions
139. 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 titled ``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.'' In June 2019, DHS
published a notice announcing the availability of a redacted version of
a technical report titled Ammonium Nitrate Security Program Technical
Assessment. Sandia National Laboratories developed the report. DHS
requested public comments on the report and its application to the
proposed definition of ammonium nitrate. DHS will review and consider
all the comments received and then determine the next appropriate steps
for this rulemaking.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 10/29/08 73 FR 64280
ANPRM Correction.................... 11/05/08 73 FR 65783
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 12/29/08
NPRM................................ 08/03/11 76 FR 46908
Notice of Public Meetings........... 10/07/11 76 FR 62311
Notice of Public Meetings........... 11/14/11 76 FR 70366
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/01/11
Notice of Availability.............. 06/03/19 84 FR 25495
Notice of Availability Comment 09/03/19
Period End.
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Lona Saccomando, Chemical Facility of Interest
(CFOI) Coordinator, Infrastructure Security Compliance Division,
Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Security Agency, 245 Murray Lane SW, Mail Stop 0610, Arlington, VA
20528-0610, Phone: 703 603-4868, Email: lona.saccomando@cisa.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1670-AA00
140. 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. In
addition, DHS intends to publish a notice announcing the availability
of a retrospective analysis of the data, assumptions, and methodology
that were used to support the 2007 CFATS interim final rule. The intent
of the retrospective analysis is to determine the most accurate
assessment of the costs and burdens of the program and to update or
confirm previous cost estimates based on observed data from the
operation of the CFATS program since 2007.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 08/18/14 79 FR 48693
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 10/17/14
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NPRM................................ To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Lona Saccomando, Chemical Facility of Interest
(CFOI) Coordinator, Infrastructure Security Compliance Division,
Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Security Agency, 245 Murray Lane SW, Mail Stop 0610, Arlington, VA
20528-0610, Phone: 703 603-4868, Email: lona.saccomando@cisa.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1670-AA01
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