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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is inviting public comments until May 13, 2025, on its Information Collection Request for the Case Assistance Form, DHS Form 7001, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The form, used by individuals and employers facing issues with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has been revised for usability, focusing on streamlining sections and enhancing online features. These improvements include a progress bar, adaptive questions based on user responses, and a web portal for checking case status and uploading documents. The changes aim to make the form more user-friendly and efficient, reducing the average completion time from 50 minutes and addressing issues highlighted in a recent usability study.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hosting a remote meeting via web conference to discuss the Voluntary Agreement for the Manufacture and Distribution of Critical Healthcare Resources for pandemic response. The meeting will occur on January 15, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time, with the first hour open to the public. Interested members of the public can participate by submitting written comments in advance using the provided methods by January 14, 2021. Part of the meeting will be closed to the public to protect confidential information and ensure willing participation from private sector partners.

This document, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), updates a major disaster declaration in Florida. Originally dated October 7, 2024, the amendment was issued on November 4, 2024, and announces that the emergency period has ended as of November 2, 2024. Additionally, it details various federal assistance programs available for disaster-related aid, such as loans, crisis counseling, and disaster unemployment assistance. The notice was filed by Deanne Criswell, Administrator of FEMA.

President Biden has reinstated Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for eligible Liberians, allowing them to remain in the United States and continue working until June 30, 2022. This decision was made to support Liberians who have been residing in the U.S. and were part of the DED program as of January 10, 2021, while they transition to lawful permanent resident status. The action reflects the strong relationship between the United States and Liberia and aligns with U.S. foreign policy interests. Some individuals, such as those deemed ineligible for Temporary Protected Status or those with adverse foreign policy impacts, are excluded from this DED extension.

The Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, issued a final rule to rename the "Gulf of Mexico" as the "Gulf of America" in its regulations. This change follows Executive Order 14172, titled "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness," and aims to ensure consistency across federal government references. No notice of proposed rulemaking was required for this rule as it makes no substantive changes impacting public rights or obligations. The renaming is effective March 17, 2025, and involves technical amendments with no additional costs to the public.

The document is a notification from the Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, about temporary rules they issued for safety zones, security zones, and special local regulations that became effective and expired primarily between October 2021 and December 2021. These temporary rules were necessary for safety and security but could not be published in the Federal Register in time. Mariners and the public were informed through other methods like Local Notices to Mariners and press releases. The Coast Guard lists these temporary rules periodically to fulfill its obligation of public notification.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending the emergency declaration for Virginia, initially made on September 29, 2024. The notice, dated November 1, 2024, marks the closure of the emergency incident period effective October 3, 2024. This update includes various programs available for disaster assistance, such as Community Disaster Loans and Disaster Housing Assistance. The notice is part of FEMA's ongoing efforts to manage disaster relief and recovery.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security announced a 30-day period for public comments on changes to the information collection related to the H-2 program. These changes are in line with the proposed rule titled "Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections." The notice emphasizes the need for public input, particularly regarding the burden of information collection on businesses and how it may affect H-2 worker compliance. The agency also provided details on how to submit feedback and encouraged stakeholders to consider privacy when providing information.

The Department of Homeland Security, along with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, has issued a notice to update tariffs on goods imported from China following a presidential order issued on February 1, 2025. This measure is part of an effort to combat the synthetic opioid supply chain in China, and it imposes an additional 10% duty on these imports. Certain exemptions apply, but most products from China, including Hong Kong, will be subject to this new duty if consumed or withdrawn after February 4, 2025. The document stresses that these new fees will apply alongside existing tariffs and precautions are in place to prevent duty-free treatment for these goods.

The memorandum titled "Preserving and Fortifying Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)" outlines a directive by the President to maintain and strengthen the DACA program. Established during the Obama-Biden Administration, DACA provides temporary relief from deportation for certain undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, allowing them to work and contribute to the economy. The memorandum instructs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, to take appropriate actions to uphold the program, ensuring that it aligns with existing laws. It also specifies that the memorandum does not create any legal rights for individuals against the United States or its agencies.