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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
Federal Register / Vol. 78 , No. 5 / Tuesday, January 8, 2013 /
Unified 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 all current
and projected rulemakings, existing regulations, and completed actions
of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components. This
agenda provides the public with information about DHS's regulatory
activity. DHS expects that this information will enable the public to
be more aware of, and effectively participate in, the Department's
regulatory activity. DHS invites the public to submit comments on any
aspect of this agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
General
Please direct general comments and inquiries on the agenda to the
Regulatory Affairs Law Division, U.S. Department of Homeland Security,
Office of the General Counsel, 245 Murray Lane, Mail Stop 0485,
Washington, DC 20528-0485.
Specific
Please direct specific comments and inquiries on individual
regulatory actions identified in this agenda to the individual listed
in the summary of the regulation as the point of contact for that
regulation.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DHS provides this notice pursuant to the
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 96-354, Sep.
19, 1980) and Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review''
(Sep. 30, 1993) as incorporated in Executive Order 13563 ``Improving
Regulation & Regulatory Review'' (Jan. 18, 2011), which require the
Department to publish a semiannual agenda of regulations. The
regulatory agenda is a summary of all current and projected
rulemakings, as well as actions completed since the publication of the
last regulatory agenda for the Department. DHS's last semiannual
regulatory agenda was published on February 13, 2012, at 77 FR 7960.
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.
As part of the Unified Agenda, Federal agencies are also required
to prepare a Regulatory Plan of the most important significant
regulatory actions that the agency reasonably expects to issue in
proposed or final form in that fiscal year. As in past years, for fall
editions of the Unified Agenda, the entire Regulatory Plan and agency
regulatory flexibility agendas, in accordance with the publication
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, are printed in the
Federal Register.
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602) requires Federal
agencies to publish their regulatory flexibility agenda in the Federal
Register. A regulatory flexibility agenda shall contain, among other
things, ``a brief description of the subject area of any rule which is
likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.'' DHS'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: October 19, 2012.
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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307....................... Ammonium Nitrate Security 1601-AA52
Program.
308....................... Homeland Security 1601-AA65
Acquisition Regulation,
Subcontractor Labor Hour
Rates Under Time and
Materials Contracts.
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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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309....................... Administrative Appeals 1615-AB98
Office: Procedural
Reforms To Improve
Efficiency.
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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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310....................... Registration Requirement 1615-AB71
for Petitioners Seeking
To File H-1B Petitions on
Behalf of Aliens Subject
to Numerical Limitations.
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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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311....................... Numbering of Undocumented 1625-AA14
Barges.
312....................... Updates to Maritime 1625-AB38
Security.
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313....................... Lifesaving Devices on 1625-AB83
Uninspected Vessels
(Section 610 Review).
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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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314....................... Implementation of the 1995 1625-AA16
Amendments to the
International Convention
on Standards of Training,
Certification, and
Watchkeeping (STCW) for
Seafarers, 1978 (Reg Plan
Seq No. 59).
315....................... Commercial Fishing 1625-AA77
Industry Vessels.
316....................... Nontank Vessel Response 1625-AB27
Plans and Other Vessel
Response Plan
Requirements.
317....................... Commercial Fishing 1625-AB85
Vessels--Implementation
of 2010 Legislation.
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this
issue of the Federal Register.
U.S. Coast Guard--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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318....................... Marine Transportation- 1625-AA12
Related Facility Response
Plans for Hazardous
Substances.
319....................... Tank Vessel Response Plans 1625-AA13
for Hazardous Substances.
320....................... Inspection of Towing 1625-AB06
Vessels.
321....................... MARPOL Annex 1 Update..... 1625-AB57
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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322....................... Importer Security Filing 1651-AA70
and Additional Carrier
Requirements.
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Transportation Security Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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323....................... General Aviation Security 1652-AA53
and Other Aircraft
Operator Security.
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Transportation Security Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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324....................... Aircraft Repair Station 1652-AA38
Security (Reg Plan Seq
No. 66).
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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
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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325....................... Standards To Prevent, 1653-AA65
Detect and Respond to
Sexual Abuse and Assault
in Confinement Facilities
(Section 610 Review) (Reg
Plan Seq No. 68).
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this
issue of the Federal Register.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Office of the Secretary (OS)
Long-Term Actions
307. Ammonium Nitrate Security Program
Legal Authority: 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act, sec 563,
subtitle J--Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate, Pub. L. 110-161
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 12/00/13 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jon MacLaren, Ammonium Nitrate Program Manager,
Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary,
Infrastructure Security Compliance Division (NPPD/ISCD), Mail Stop
0610, 245 Murray Lane SW., Arlington, VA 20598-0610, Phone: 703 235-
5263, Email: jon.m.maclaren@hq.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1601-AA52
308. Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation, Subcontractor Labor Hour
Rates Under Time and Materials Contracts
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 5 U.S.C. 302; 41 U.S.C. 418b(a); 41
U.S.C. 418b(b); 41 U.S.C. 414; 48 CFR part 1, subpart 1.3; DHS
Delegation Number 0700
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to
amend its Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) parts 3016
and 3052 to require DHS contracts for time and material or labor hours
(T&M/LH) to include separate labor hour rates for subcontractors and a
description of the method that will be used to record and bill for
labor hours for both contractors and subcontractors.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/21/12 77 FR 50449
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/22/12 .......................
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Final Rule.......................... To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jeremy F. Olson, Senior Procurement Analyst,
Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement
Officer, Washington, DC 20528, Phone: 202 447-5197, Fax: 202 447-5310,
Email: jerry.olson@hq.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1601-AA65
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Proposed Rule Stage
309. Administrative Appeals Office: Procedural Reforms To Improve
Efficiency
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 proposed rule revises the requirements and
procedures for the filing of motions and appeals before the Department
of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,
and its Administrative Appeals Office. 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.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 04/00/13 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: William K. Renwick, Supervisory Citizenship and
Immigration Appeals Officer, Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services, Administrative Appeals Office,
Washington, DC 20529-2090, Phone: 703 224-4501, Email:
william.k.renwick@uscis.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1615-AB98
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Long-Term Actions
310. Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking To File H-1B
Petitions on Behalf of Aliens Subject to Numerical Limitations
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1184(g)
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security will finalize its
regulations governing petitions filed on behalf of alien workers
subject to annual numerical limitations. This rule proposes to
establish an electronic registration program for petitions subject to
numerical limitations for the H-1B nonimmigrant classification. This
action is necessary because the demand for H-1B specialty occupation
workers by U.S. companies may exceed the numerical limitation. This
rule is intended to allow USCIS to more efficiently manage the intake
and lottery process for these H-1B petitions.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 03/03/11 76 FR 11686
NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/02/11 .......................
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Final Rule.......................... To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Susan Arroyo, Chief of Staff, Service Center
Operations, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20529, Phone: 202 272-1094, Fax: 202 272-1543, Email:
susan.k.arroyo@uscis.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1615-AB71
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Proposed Rule Stage
311. Numbering of Undocumented Barges
Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 12301
Abstract: Title 46 U.S.C. 12301, as amended by the Abandoned Barge
Act of 1992, requires that all undocumented barges of more than 100
gross tons
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operating on the navigable waters of the United States be numbered.
This rulemaking would establish a numbering system for these barges.
The numbering of undocumented barges will allow identification of
owners of barges found abandoned. This rulemaking supports the Coast
Guard's broad role and responsibility of maritime stewardship.
Timetable:
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Request for Comments................ 10/18/94 59 FR 52646
Comment Period End.................. 01/17/95 .......................
ANPRM............................... 07/06/98 63 FR 36384
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 11/03/98 .......................
NPRM................................ 01/11/01 66 FR 2385
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/11/01 .......................
NPRM Reopening of Comment Period.... 08/12/04 69 FR 49844
NPRM Reopening Comment Period End... 11/10/04 .......................
Supplemental NPRM................... 12/00/12 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Denise Harmon, Project Manager, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, National Vessel Documentation
Center, 792 T.J. Jackson Drive, Falling Waters, WV 25419, Phone: 304
271-2506.
RIN: 1625-AA14
312. Updates to Maritime Security
Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226; 33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. ch 701;
50 U.S.C. 191 and 192; EO 12656; 3 CFR 1988 Comp p 585; 33 CFR 1.05-1;
33 CFR 6.04-11; 33 CFR 6.14; 33 CFR 6.16; 33 CFR 6.19; DHS Delegation
No 0170.1
Abstract: The Coast Guard proposes certain additions, changes, and
amendments to 33 CFR, subchapter H. Subchapter H is comprised of parts
101 through 106. Subchapter H implements the major provisions of the
Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002. This rulemaking is the
first major revision to subchapter H. The proposed changes would
further the goals of domestic compliance and international cooperation
by incorporating requirements from legislation implemented since the
original publication of these regulations, such as the SAFE Port Act,
and including international standards such as STCW security training.
This rulemaking has international interest because of the close
relationship between subchapter H and the International Ship and Port
Security Code (ISPS).
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 04/00/13 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: LCDR Loan O'Brien, Project Manager, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Commandant, (CG-FAC-2), 2100
Second Street SW., STOP 7581, Washington, DC 20593-7581, Phone: 202
372-1133, Email: loan.t.o'brien@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625-AB38
313. Lifesaving Devices on Uninspected Vessels (Section 610 Review)
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 111-281; 33 U.S.C. 1903(b); 46 U.S.C.
3306; 46 U.S.C. 4102; 46 U.S.C. 4302; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1
Abstract: Section 619 of the 2010 Coast Guard Authorization Act,
(Act) (Pub. L. 111-281) amends title 46, United States Code (U.S.C.)
4102(b), and directs the Coast Guard to require the installation,
maintenance, and use of life preservers and other lifesaving devices
for individuals on uninspected vessels. Currently, uninspected
commercial barges not carrying passengers for hire do not meet this
mandate. This proposed rule would fulfill that statutory mandate by
changing 46 CFR 25.25 and several associated tables by removing the
exemption from existing regulations for uninspected commercial barges
not carrying passengers for hire and prescribe regulations requiring
the installation, maintenance, and use of lifesaving devices to enhance
the safety of persons working aboard these vessels.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 04/00/13 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined.
Agency Contact: Martin L. Jackson, Project Manager, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Commandant (CG-ENG-4), 2100 2nd
Street SW., STOP 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126, Phone: 202 372-1391,
Email: martin.l.jackson@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625-AB83
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Final Rule Stage
314. Implementation of the 1995 Amendments to the International
Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
(STCW) for Seafarers, 1978
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 59 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 1625-AA16
315. Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels
Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 4502(a) to 4502(d); 46 U.S.C. 4505 and
4506; 46 U.S.C. 6104; 46 U.S.C. 10603; DHS Delegation No. 0170.1(92)
Abstract: This proposed rule would have amended commercial fishing
industry vessel requirements to enhance maritime safety. Commercial
fishing is one of the most dangerous industries in America. The
Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Act of 1988 (the Act,
codified in 46 U.S.C. chapter 45) gives the Coast Guard regulatory
authority to improve the safety of vessels operating in that industry.
Although significant reductions in industry deaths were recorded after
the Coast Guard issued its initial rules under the Act in 1991, we
believe more deaths and serious injury can be avoided through
compliance with new regulations in the following areas: Vessel
stability and watertight integrity, vessel maintenance and safety
equipment including crew immersion suits, crew training and drills, and
improved documentation of regulatory compliance. This regulatory
project was opened in 2002 to consider regulatory changes to improve
safety in the commercial fishing industry, which remains one of the
most hazardous occupations in the United States. The Coast Guard is now
intending to withdraw this rulemaking, subject to public comment on why
it should remain open, in light of the 2010 adoption by Congress of new
legislation that provides the Coast Guard with important new regulatory
authority over commercial fishing safety. Withdrawal of this project
will help the Coast Guard focus its regulatory efforts on timely
regulatory implementation of its 2010 statutory authority, which will
be done under a separate RIN (1625-AB85).
Timetable:
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ANPRM............................... 03/31/08 73 FR 16815
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ANPRM Comment Period End............ 12/15/08
Notice of Withdrawal................ 03/00/13
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jack Kemerer, Project Manager, CG-5433, Department
of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20593, Phone: 202 372-1249, Email:
jack.a.kemerer@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625-AA77
316. Nontank Vessel Response Plans and Other Vessel Response Plan
Requirements
Legal Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 33 U.S.C. 1223; 33 U.S.C.
1231; 33 U.S.C. 3121; 33 U.S.C. 1903; 33 U.S.C. 1908; 46 U.S.C. 6101
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish regulations requiring
owners or operators of nontank vessels to prepare and submit oil spill
response plans. The Federal Water Pollution Control Act defines nontank
vessels as self-propelled vessels of 400 gross tons or greater that
operate on the navigable waters of the United States, carry oil of any
kind as fuel for main propulsion, and are not tank vessels. The NPRM
proposed to specify the content of a response plan, and among other
issues, address the requirement to plan for responding to a worst case
discharge and a substantial threat of such a discharge. Additionally,
the NPRM proposed to update International Shipboard Oil Pollution
Emergency Plan (SOPEP) requirements that apply to certain nontank
vessels and tank vessels. Finally, the NPRM proposed to require vessel
owners and operators to submit their vessel response plan control
number as part of the notice of arrival information. This project
supports the Coast Guard's broad roles and responsibilities of maritime
stewardship.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 08/31/09 74 FR 44970
Public Meeting...................... 09/25/09 74 FR 48891
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/30/09
Final Rule.......................... 04/00/13
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mr. Timothy M. Brown, Project Manager, Office of
Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC-1), Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Stop 7581,
Washington, DC 20593-7581, Phone: 202 372-7581, Email:
timothy.m.brown@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625-AB27
317. Commercial Fishing Vessels--Implementation of 2010 Legislation
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 111-281; title VI (Marine Safety)
Abstract: The Coast Guard is implementing those requirements of a
2010 statute that pertain to uninspected commercial fishing industry
vessels and that took effect upon enactment of the statute 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 strategic goal of maritime safety.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 04/00/13
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jack Kemerer, Project Manager, CG-5433, Department
of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20593, Phone: 202 372-1249, Email:
jack.a.kemerer@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625-AB85
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Long-Term Actions
318. Marine Transportation-Related Facility Response Plans for
Hazardous Substances
Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); Pub. L. 101-380; Pub. L. 108-
293
Abstract: This project would implement provisions of the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) that require an owner or operator of a
marine transportation-related facility transferring bulk hazardous
substances to develop and operate in accordance with an approved
response plan. The regulations would apply to marine transportation-
related facilities that, because of their location, could cause harm to
the environment by discharging a hazardous substance into or on the
navigable waters or adjoining shoreline. A separate rulemaking, under
RIN 1625-AA13, was developed in tandem with this rulemaking and
addresses hazardous substances response plan requirements for tank
vessels. This project supports the Coast Guard's broad roles and
responsibilities of maritime safety and maritime stewardship by
reducing the consequence of pollution incidents. This action is
considered significant because of substantial public and industry
interest.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 05/03/96 61 FR 20084
Notice of Public Hearings........... 07/03/96 61 FR 34775
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 09/03/96
NPRM................................ 03/31/00 65 FR 17416
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/29/00
Notice To Reopen Comment Period..... 02/17/11 76 FR 9276
Comment Period Reopen End........... 05/18/11
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: CDR Michael Roldan, Project Manager, CG-521,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street
SW., STOP 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126, Phone: 202 372-1420, Email:
luis.m.roldan@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625-AA12
319. Tank Vessel Response Plans for Hazardous Substances
Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); Pub. L. 101-
380; Pub. L. 108-293
Abstract: This project would implement provisions of the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990 that require an owner or operator of a tank
vessel carrying bulk hazardous substances to develop and submit to the
Coast Guard a response plan and operate in accordance with an approved
response plan. The regulations would apply to vessels operating on the
navigable waters or within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the
United States that carry bulk hazardous substances. Additionally, this
project would update shipboard marine pollution emergency plans for
noxious liquid substance (SMPEP-NLS) requirements that apply to certain
nontank vessels and tank vessels. A separate rulemaking, under RIN
1625-AA12, would address hazardous substances response plan
requirements for marine transportation-related facilities. This project
supports the
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Coast Guard's broad roles and responsibilities of maritime safety and
maritime stewardship by reducing the consequences of pollution
incidents.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 05/03/96 61 FR 20084
Notice of Public Hearings........... 07/03/96 61 FR 34775
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 09/03/96
NPRM................................ 03/22/99 64 FR 13734
Notice of Public Hearing............ 06/15/99 64 FR 31994
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 06/15/99
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/21/99
NPRM Extended Comment Period End.... 08/30/99
Notice To Reopen Comment Period..... 02/17/11 76 FR 9276
Comment Period End.................. 05/18/11
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Raymond Martin, Project Manager CG-5225, Department
of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., STOP
7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126, Phone: 202 372-1449, Email:
raymond.w.martin@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625-AA13
320. Inspection of Towing Vessels
Legal Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103; 46 U.S.C. 3301; 46 U.S.C. 3306; 46
U.S.C. 3308; 46 U.S.C. 3316; 46 U.S.C. 3703; 46 U.S.C. 8104; 46 U.S.C.
8904; DHS Delegation No. 0170.1
Abstract: This rulemaking would implement a program of inspection
for certification of towing vessels, which were previously uninspected.
It would prescribe standards for safety management systems and third-
party auditors and surveyors, along with standards for construction,
operation, vessel systems, safety equipment, and recordkeeping.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/11/11 76 FR 49976
Notice of Public Meetings........... 09/09/11 76 FR 55847
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/09/11
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Final Rule.......................... To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Patrick Mannion, Project Manager, CG-5222,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street
SW., STOP 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126, Phone: 202 372-1439, Email:
patrick.j.mannion@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625-AB06
321. MARPOL Annex 1 Update
Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1902; 46 U.S.C. 3306
Abstract: In this rulemaking, the Coast Guard would amend the
regulations in subchapter O (Pollution) of title 33 of the CFR,
including regulations on vessels carrying oil, oil pollution
prevention, oil transfer operations, and rules for marine environmental
protection regarding oil tank vessels, to reflect changes to
international oil pollution standards adopted since 2004. Additionally,
this regulation would update shipping regulations in title 46 to
require Material Safety Data Sheets, in accordance with international
agreements, to protect the safety of mariners at sea.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/09/12 77 FR 21360
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/26/12
Comment Period Extended............. 09/07/12 77 FR 43741
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Final Rule.......................... To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Scott Hartley, Program Manager CG-OES-2, Department
of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., STOP
7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126, Phone: 202 372-1437, Email:
scott.e.hartley@uscg.mil.
RIN: 1625-AB57
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)
Final Rule Stage
322. Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements
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 interim final rule implements the provisions of
section 203 of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of
2006. It amended CBP Regulations to require carriers and importers to
provide to CBP, via a CBP-approved electronic data interchange system,
information necessary to enable CBP to identify high-risk shipments to
prevent smuggling and insure cargo safety and security. Under the rule,
importers and carriers must submit specified information to CBP before
the cargo is brought into the United States by vessel. This advance
information improves CBP's risk assessment and targeting capabilities,
assists CBP in increasing the security of the global trading system,
and facilitates the prompt release of legitimate cargo following its
arrival in the United States. The interim final rule requested comments
on those required data elements for which CBP provided certain
flexibilities for compliance and on the revised costs and benefits and
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis. CBP plans to issue a final rule after
CBP completes a structured review of the flexibilities and analyzes the
comments.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/02/08 73 FR 90
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/03/08
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 02/01/08 73 FR 6061
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/18/08
Interim Final Rule.................. 11/25/08 73 FR 71730
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 01/26/09
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 06/01/09
End.
Correction.......................... 07/14/09 74 FR 33920
Correction.......................... 12/24/09 74 FR 68376
Final Action........................ 02/00/13
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Craig Clark, Program Manager, Vessel Manifest &
Importer Security Filing, Office of Cargo and Conveyance Security,
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
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Proposed Rule Stage
323. General Aviation Security and Other Aircraft Operator Security
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 (73 FR 64790), 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.
After considering comments received on the NPRM and sponsoring
public meetings with stakeholders, TSA decided to revise the original
proposal to tailor security requirements to the general aviation
industry. TSA is preparing a supplemental NPRM (SNPRM), which will
include a comment period for public comments. TSA is considering the
following proposed provisions in the SNPRM: (1) The type of aircraft
subject to TSA regulation; (2) compliance oversight; (3) watch list
matching of passengers; (4) prohibited items; (5) scope of the
background check requirements and the procedures used to implement the
requirement; and (6) other issues. Additionally, in the SNPRM, TSA
plans to propose security measures for foreign aircraft operators
commensurate with measures for U.S. operators.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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 12/18/08 73 FR 77045
for Comments.
Supplemental NPRM................... 08/00/13
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kerwin Wilson, Acting Assistant General Manager,
General Aviation Security, Department of Homeland Security,
Transportation Security Administration, Office of Security Policy and
Industry Engagement, TSA-28, HQ, E, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington,
VA 20598-6028, Phone: 571 227-3788, Email: kerwin.wilson@tsa.dhs.gov.
Dominick S. Caridi, Director, Regulatory and Economic Analysis,
Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security
Administration, Office of Security Policy and Industry Engagement, TSA-
28, HQ, E10-419N, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6028,
Phone: 571 227-2952, Fax: 703 603-0404, Email:
dominick.caridi@tsa.dhs.gov.
Denise Daniels, Attorney, Regulations and Security Standards
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security
Administration, Office of the Chief Counsel, TSA-2, HQ, E12-127S, 601
South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6002, Phone: 571 227-3443, Fax:
571 227-1381, Email: denise.daniels@tsa.dhs.gov.
RIN: 1652-AA53
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Final Rule Stage
324. Aircraft Repair Station Security
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 66 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 1652-AA38
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE)
Proposed Rule Stage
325. Standards To Prevent, Detect and Respond to Sexual Abuse
and Assault in Confinement Facilities (Section 610 Review)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 68 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 1653-AA65
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