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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has postponed the implementation date for changes to electronic Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) admission applications from January 25, 2021, to April 25, 2021. These modifications will expand the zone identification number from seven to nine digits to help with trade operations. The delay allows CBP and trade participants more time to make necessary programming updates and coordinate with local zone operators who will receive new zone ID numbers. Comments on this notice can be submitted by email.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has decided to extend the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador for 18 months, starting March 10, 2025, and ending September 9, 2026. This extension allows eligible Salvadorans to stay in the U.S. safely due to ongoing environmental challenges in El Salvador, such as natural disasters and a lack of clean water. Existing TPS beneficiaries must re-register between January 17, 2025, and March 18, 2025, to maintain their status and, if desired, renew their Employment Authorization Documents. DHS has recognized 232,000 Salvadoran beneficiaries eligible for re-registration under this extension.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency has announced new interest rates for calculating interest on overdue accounts and refunds of customs duties, effective from January 1, 2025. For both corporations and non-corporations, the interest rate on underpayments will be 7 percent. The interest rate on overpayments will be 7 percent for non-corporations and 6 percent for corporations. These rates are based on the Federal short-term rate and have decreased from the previous quarter.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on proposed changes to flood hazard areas, such as changes to Base Flood Elevation or Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries. These changes are shown on the preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for certain communities. The information helps communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Comments must be submitted by April 8, 2025, and affected communities can view and compare maps online.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Department of Homeland Security has issued a notice requesting comments on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations could change flood insurance rate maps by altering base flood elevations, flood depths, and floodplain boundaries. Communities must review these changes, as they are crucial for maintaining their eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program. Community members have until June 20, 2025, to submit their feedback or appeal any changes, and an independent panel can be used to resolve disputes if necessary.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, released a notice amending a previous emergency declaration for Georgia (FEMA-3616-EM) initially issued on September 26, 2024. This amendment announced that the emergency incident period ended on October 30, 2024. Additionally, it specified several programs under the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) for funding and reporting purposes related to the emergency. These programs include Community Disaster Loans, Disaster Legal Services, and Disaster Housing Assistance, among others.

The Coast Guard is making corrections to a rule that was published in the Federal Register on November 25, 2024. This rule requires Coast Guard-approved training providers to submit course completion data electronically within 5 business days and introduces some editorial changes. However, the document had four errors that needed fixing, which are addressed in this correction. The corrections are effective on January 17, 2025, and involve updates to various sections and instructions in the original document.

The Coast Guard is proposing a temporary safety zone in Corpus Christi Bay and the Corpus Christi Ship Channel during an airshow from April 29 to May 2, 2021. This is to ensure the safety of people and vessels on the water, and no vessel or person will be allowed in the safety zone without permission. The zone will be in effect from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day of the event. The Coast Guard invites public comments on this proposal to help shape the outcome of the rulemaking.

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking public comments on their proposal to extend an information collection related to Foreign Trade Zones without changes to the existing requirements. This process is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and comments can be submitted until March 17, 2025. The information collection involves recordkeeping and the submission of certification letters by businesses operating in these zones, with a total estimated annual burden of 299 hours. The CBP wants feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to ease the burden of this information collection.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) posted a correction notice about a previous publication from February 24, 2025, regarding flood hazard determinations for Berrien County, Michigan. The initial publication had an error in its table by not including the Village of Stevensville as one of the affected communities. FEMA has now published the corrected table that includes all the necessary and accurate information. People can view the updated flood maps and related documents online or send comments to FEMA by June 24, 2025.