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The Department of Homeland Security has issued a notice regarding a mass influx of aliens in the United States. This finding was signed by the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security on January 23, 2025, and is documented under citation 90 FR 8399. The notice outlines the situation and is intended to inform the public and relevant agencies about the significant increase in individuals entering the country.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice asking for public comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations for certain communities. These changes might involve alterations to Base Flood Elevation, flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, or regulatory floodway designations on Flood Insurance Rate Maps and related reports. Submissions are due by June 24, 2025, and the proposed changes aim to ensure communities meet floodplain management requirements necessary for participating in the National Flood Insurance Program. Community members can access the relevant documents online or at local map repositories for review and comparison.

By the authority of the President, Executive Order 14218 aims to stop taxpayer money from supporting illegal immigration by reinforcing the laws set by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. Federal agencies are tasked with identifying and adjusting programs that wrongfully provide benefits to illegal immigrants. The order mandates enhanced verification systems to ensure only qualified individuals receive taxpayer-funded benefits, and any misuse of resources should be reported to the appropriate authorities for action. The order also emphasizes adhering to the law and clarifies that it does not grant any new legal rights or benefits.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice about an extension request for its Information Collection Request titled TSA infoBoards, under the Paperwork Reduction Act. TSA infoBoards serve as a voluntary information-sharing platform for stakeholders in the transportation security community, allowing users to access mission-critical information. The TSA seeks public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this information collection and aims to ensure it meets practical utility and minimizes burdens on users. Comments are welcomed until January 6, 2025, and the extension seeks to continue using forms TSA 1427 and TSA 1430 for registration and information collection purposes.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued an amendment to a major disaster declaration for New York State originally made in March 2020. This amendment, effective December 13, 2020, replaces Thomas Von Essen with David Maurstad as the Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster. The notice includes various federal assistance programs available for disaster relief, such as Community Disaster Loans and Hazard Mitigation Grants. The notice provides necessary details for further contact and guidance regarding this amendment.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is extending the collection of information required for the Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status without changes. This petition allows victims of certain crimes and their immediate family members to apply for temporary nonimmigrant status, which may lead to permanent residency. The notice, published under 86 FR 3172, invites public comments until February 16, 2021, on the practicality, accuracy, and burden of the proposed information collection methods. The USCIS estimates significant public involvement with about 258,591 total annual hours of public burden associated with these collections.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice regarding an amendment to an emergency declaration for Florida. This amendment modifies a previous notice dated November 11, 2020, known as FEMA-3551-EM, and is effective as of December 9, 2020. The amendment specifies that the emergency incident period ended on November 12, 2020. It also lists the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers that are relevant for disaster-related financial reporting and funding.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Department of Homeland Security, has released the finalized Version 5.0 of the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide. This guide is designed to simplify the process of determining eligibility for the Public Assistance Program by consolidating policies and incorporating external FEMA resources. It emphasizes reducing paperwork and supports the rebuilding of disaster-hit communities with cost-effective hazard mitigation measures. Version 5.0 will be applicable to incidents declared on or after January 6, 2025, and is accessible online through FEMA’s site and the regulations.gov website.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is ending the parole programs for citizens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV programs) that were previously established. These programs allowed certain inadmissible individuals and their families to enter the U.S. for urgent reasons or significant public benefit. DHS decided to terminate these programs due to insufficient benefits, increased illegal immigration, and inconsistency with the current administration’s policy goals. Notice of termination is effective as of March 25, 2025, requiring individuals under these programs to leave the U.S. by April 24, 2025, unless individual extensions are granted.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has updated a disaster declaration for Tennessee originally issued in September 2023. On October 7, 2024, Darryl L. Dragoo was appointed as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, replacing Leda M. Khoury. This change impacts the management of various assistance programs, such as disaster housing, crisis counseling, and unemployment assistance, which are identified by specific federal assistance catalog numbers. The update was filed on December 5, 2024, and is documented under FEMA's internal procedure.