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The U.S. Coast Guard has created a temporary security zone in San Diego Bay, near the Coast Guard Sector San Diego. This area will be protected from possible threats like terrorist acts and accidents during specific times on March 10 and 11, 2021. Access to this zone is restricted without permission from the Captain of the Port or their representative. These measures are in place to ensure the safety of important officials and the public around the coast.

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 Secretary of Homeland Security has extended a finding of a mass influx of aliens at the southern U.S. border, which originally went into effect in January 2025. This finding, which will last for 180 days, allows the federal government to request assistance from state and local governments to manage immigration law enforcement. The extension is due to concerns of potential increases in illegal entries, criminal activity, and overwhelming demands on law enforcement and immigration resources. This decision aims to maintain operational control over the border to ensure the safety and welfare of residents across all 50 states.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is asking the public to share their thoughts on a previously approved information collection that gathers feedback on how well FEMA delivers services. This request, submitting the information for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is part of FEMA's effort to improve service quality and meet customer needs, in line with Executive Order 12862. The feedback will be used to gain insights into customer experiences and expectations, but won't be part of statistical surveys. Public comments are welcome until May 27, 2025.

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 Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is seeking public feedback on its proposal to extend the use of an information collection tool called Form I-134A. This form is used to assess if U.S.-based individuals can financially support certain immigrants during their temporary stay in the U.S., as part of several programs, including Uniting for Ukraine and Family Reunification Parole processes. The public can submit comments for 60 days to evaluate the necessity and efficiency of the information collection, which affects over a million respondents annually. The USCIS is also collecting biometric data to verify identities and conduct background checks as part of this process.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a 60-day notice inviting public comments on revisions to its information collection process. This involves consolidating previous evaluation instruments into two forms used by three FEMA offices to assess training programs. The notice aims to reduce paperwork burdens and improve data collection, impacting state, local, and tribal governments, as well as the private sector. Comments are requested on whether these changes will enhance performance evaluation and information collection efficiency.