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The Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is seeking comments on a new information collection effort. This initiative involves conducting the SAFECOM Nationwide Surveys to evaluate the emergency communications capabilities of responders across different levels of government. The surveys will help assess current capabilities and identify needs and gaps, with the data being shared with relevant emergency communication stakeholders. CISA aims to minimize the burden on respondents by offering various submission methods, including electronic forms. Comments on the proposed information collection are due by April 19, 2021.

The Coast Guard has issued a final rule to establish a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio, to ensure safety during a bank stabilization construction project. Starting December 2, 2024, until July 11, 2025, vessel speeds will be limited, and access to the RNA will be restricted during construction hours unless permitted by the Captain of the Port. The rule aims to minimize risks to both vessels and construction workers, while also providing exceptions for small entities, and has been reviewed to ensure compliance with various federal regulations and executive orders.

The Coast Guard has established a new anchorage ground near Rice Island on the Lower Columbia River to enhance navigation safety by creating more space for commercial vessels to anchor. This rule, set to be effective from January 15, 2025, comes in response to increased commercial traffic in the area. During the review process, 42 comments were received, addressing concerns like the depth of the anchorage ground and potential environmental impacts on species such as the Green Sturgeon. The Coast Guard assessed regulatory requirements and determined that this new anchorage ground would not have significant economic or environmental impacts.

The Coast Guard has implemented a temporary safety zone in Duluth-Superior Harbor, set from February 24 to March 5, 2021. This zone is designed to ensure safety during an extreme sports event and spans from Connor's Point Marina in Superior, WI, to Rice's Point in Duluth, MN, extending 100 yards from barges placed in the waterway. The rule prohibits entry or anchoring within this zone without permission from the Captain of the Port Duluth. It was enacted without a prior notice due to urgent safety concerns, especially as the harbor is not expected to have vessel traffic due to ice and the closure of the Sault Saint Marie Locks.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of an approved information collection related to the Registration for Classification as a Refugee. This notice aligns with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to gather input on the need, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collection process. The public can submit comments until March 4, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The estimated total burden time for this collection is about 183,223 hours annually, at an estimated cost burden of $12,000.

The Coast Guard has implemented a temporary rule to maintain a modified schedule for operating the Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge over the Okeechobee Waterway in Stuart, Florida. This rule, effective until May 31, 2025, aims to keep train traffic moving efficiently while ensuring predictable and reliable drawbridge openings for boats. The Coast Guard is extending the temporary rule without a prior notice due to insufficient time to evaluate necessary data before the previous rule expired. Public comments regarding this temporary rule are welcome until March 10, 2025, and any necessary changes will be considered for a final decision.

The Coast Guard has proposed a new rule to improve the schedule for operating the Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge over the Okeechobee Waterway in Stuart, FL. The proposed changes aim to make the bridge operation more predictable and reliable due to increased railway activity. The new schedule would ensure the bridge remains open for navigation except when allowing trains to pass, with fixed 10-minute opening periods each hour. The proposal seeks public comments, highlighting the importance of public participation in shaping the final decision.

The document is a proposed rule by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of the Treasury, which seeks to amend the regulations for low-value shipments valued at $800 or less. CBP aims to create a new process for these shipments to better target high-risk consignments, including those possibly containing illicit substances like fentanyl. This new "enhanced entry process" involves electronic data submission for a more efficient screening and clearance, while also offering a modified version of the current "release from manifest" process, now called the "basic entry process." Comments on the proposed changes are invited from the public until March 17, 2025.

The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice have announced a further delay in the implementation of the "Security Bars" final rule until December 31, 2025. This rule was originally intended to define certain public health concerns as threats to U.S. security, affecting asylum eligibility. The delay is due to potential conflicts with other existing regulations and the absence of current public health conditions that would activate the rule. The departments are seeking public comments on the postponement, but not on the potential modification or cancellation of the rule.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is seeking public feedback on a new information collection request related to cybersecurity incident reporting. They plan to update their current incident reporting form to gather more useful data for preventing and responding to cyber threats. CISA has decided to revise some questions based on previous feedback to reduce the burden on those completing the forms, and they are focusing on improvements related to preparedness for handling incidents and the sharing of specific data. The updated process aims to help CISA enhance its analysis and response to cybersecurity threats. Comments from the public are welcomed until February 18, 2025.