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The Coast Guard is proposing to remove a security zone regulation for Rattlesnake, Tampa, FL, because the Chemical Formulators Chlorine Facility there is no longer operating. This change would lift existing restrictions on vessel movement in the area. The public is invited to share their comments on the proposal by April 14, 2025, through the Federal Decision-Making Portal. The proposal aims to update the security measures to reflect current needs, with no significant economic impact expected on small entities.

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 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a request for public comments on the extension of an existing information collection concerning fire safety in hotels and motels. This collection helps maintain a list of accommodations that meet fire safety standards, which federal employees and other travelers can use to ensure safe lodging. The information is collected through the Federal Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Declaration Form and is published on the National Master List. Comments on this extension, which involves no change to the current collection, must be submitted by February 10, 2025.

The Coast Guard has implemented a temporary moving security zone around vessels transporting sensitive cargo in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and La Quinta Channel, effective from December 1 to December 16, 2024. Entry into this 500-yard security zone is restricted and only permitted with explicit authorization from the Captain of the Port, ensuring the protection of the vessels and surrounding waters from security threats. This rule is not expected to significantly affect small businesses or marine traffic, as most vessels can navigate around the zone. Additionally, the Coast Guard respects First Amendment rights and suggests coordination for protest activities to ensure safety and security.

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.

The Coast Guard has proposed creating a temporary safety zone on parts of the Garrison Channel, Seddon Channel Turning Basin, and Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida, during the Super Bowl LV celebrations from January 29 to February 7, 2021. This safety zone aims to protect the public and event staff from hazards related to vessel traffic. All boats must move at a steady speed without stopping or anchoring, unless there's an emergency. The Coast Guard is inviting public comments on the proposed rule.

The Coast Guard has decided to remove a regulated navigation area in Sparkman Channel, Tampa, Florida. Initially, the area restricted vessel drafts to protect navigation due to an underwater pipeline, but advancements in technology have rendered these restrictions unnecessary. The change, effective March 4, 2021, aims to eliminate these outdated limitations, and the Coast Guard sees no significant impact on small businesses or the environment. This action is being taken under the authority granted by U.S. law, and no new rules or navigational hurdles are being introduced by this change.

The proposed rule by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under the Department of Homeland Security mandates that rail carriers electronically submit export manifest data for trains leaving the U.S. This new regulation aims to enhance cargo security by requiring pre-departure information through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), improving risk assessment, and ensuring compliance with U.S. export laws. The rule also outlines the parties eligible to submit data and specifies timelines for data submissions to minimize the risk of undocumented and potentially hazardous cargo leaving the country. Additionally, the economic analysis suggests that the regulation could result in significant cost savings for both CBP and the trade industry by streamlining the export process and reducing reliance on paper documentation.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on changes to a previously approved information collection related to training evaluation forms. These forms help FEMA assess the effectiveness of its training programs by collecting feedback from participants several months after completing the training. This helps FEMA understand how the training impacts the participants’ jobs and if the skills learned are being applied in real-life situations. FEMA invites comments on the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of this data collection to improve its processes.

The Coast Guard is implementing a permanent safety zone in the waters around Bahia de Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico. This safety zone is designed to protect lives during ship-to-ship transfers of liquefied gas, preventing any unauthorized persons or vessels from entering the zone while these operations are active. The safety zone extends 100 yards from the transfer location, and access is only permitted with permission from the Captain of the Port San Juan or a designated Coast Guard official. This new rule becomes effective on March 5, 2021, and aims to ensure navigational safety in this busy maritime area.