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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is seeking public comments on a proposed new information collection initiative. This initiative involves gathering applicants' social media identifiers to enhance identity verification and national security screening as directed by Executive Order 14161. The public can submit comments on this proposal within the 60-day period ending on May 5, 2025, through the regulations.gov website. The initiative estimates a total of approximately 285,999 hours of public burden, yet no additional costs are anticipated for respondents beyond current requirements.

The U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, announced its plan to request an extension from the Office of Management and Budget for an existing information collection related to safety regulations in the commercial fishing industry. This collection aims to enhance safety on fishing vessels and applies to vessel owners and operators. The Coast Guard is inviting the public to comment on the information collection, focusing on its usefulness, accuracy, and any ways to reduce its burden. Comments can be submitted online by April 19, 2021.

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 issued a notice finalizing flood hazard determinations for various communities. These determinations may involve changes to Base Flood Elevations, flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, or other flood zone details on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps. The finalized maps and reports are crucial for communities participating in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as they guide floodplain management efforts and help calculate flood insurance premiums. The finalized information will be accessible online by June 16, 2021, and helps ensure that communities can manage and mitigate flood risks effectively.

The Department of Homeland Security has renewed the charter for the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC), as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security. The HSAC will continue to provide independent advice on homeland security issues until March 5, 2027. Some changes to the council have been made, including reducing the number of members from 40 to 35, extending the term for each member to three years, and replacing co-chairs with a single Chair and Vice Chair.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of several advisory committees, in line with Executive Order 14217, aimed at reducing federal bureaucracy. The committees being terminated include the Homeland Security Academic Partnership Council and the Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee, among others. This decision was made by the Secretary of Homeland Security after consulting with the DHS Committee Management Officer and other officials, and it is deemed to be in the best interest of the Department. This action complies with regulations set forth by the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing corrections to a notice regarding temporary travel restrictions between the United States and Mexico that was initially published on December 22, 2020. The notice contained incorrect date references. Specifically, it mistakenly stated “January 21, 2020" instead of the correct date, "January 21, 2021," in two sections of the original document. These corrections ensure that the intended travel restriction dates are accurately communicated.

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, is inviting public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for several communities. These determinations include changes to flood maps that designate base flood elevations and special flood hazard areas. This information is crucial for communities to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Residents and stakeholders can review the preliminary maps online and submit feedback by July 16, 2025.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is requesting public comments on extending the current information collection related to the monthly report on naturalization papers. This extension is proposed without any changes and is part of complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The form, used by court clerks, helps USCIS update records to show new citizens, audit naturalization certificates, and handle reimbursements to courts for naturalization-related expenses. The public is invited to comment on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden related to this data collection by March 15, 2021.