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Homeland Security Information Network Advisory Committee

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Homeland Security Information Network Advisory Committee will hold a conference call on December 3, 2008, to discuss implementation efforts associated with the Next Generation of the Homeland Security Information Network.

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it will remove one system of records notice from its inventory of record systems because the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center no longer requires the system. The obsolete system is Treasury/FLETC.004 FLETC Administrative Records.

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it will remove ten systems of records notices from its inventory of record systems because the Federal Emergency Management Agency no longer requires these systems. These ten obsolete systems are: FEMA/PER2 Equal Employment Opportunity Complaints of Discrimination Files, FEMA/PER3 Payroll and Leave Accounting, FEMA/FIA1 Federal Crime Insurance Program, FEMA/REG1 State and Local Civil Preparedness Instruction Program, FEMA/SLPS1 Application for Enrollment in Architectural Engineering Professional Development Program, FEMA/SLPS2 Military Reserve Program, FEMA/SLPS3 Radioactive Material Inventory, FEMA/SLPS4 Maintenance and Calibration, FEMA/SLPS5 Radiation Exposure and Radioactive materials; Radiation Committee Records, and FEMA/CGC1 Cerro Grande Fire Assistance Claim Files.

Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee will meet on December 3, 2008, in Arlington, VA. This meeting will be open to the public.

Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; Customs and Border Protection Advanced Passenger Information System

Tue, Nov 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security is issuing a final rule to amend its regulations to exempt portions of the system of records entitled the Advanced Passenger Information System from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. Specifically, the Department proposes to exempt portions of the Advanced Passenger Information System from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements.

Privacy Act of 1974; Customs and Border Protection Advanced Passenger Information System Systems of Records

Tue, Nov 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) gives notice that it is expanding its system of records for collecting certain biographical information on all passengers and crew members who arrive in or depart from, or transit through (and crew that over fly) the United States on a covered air or vessel carrier, and, in the case of crew members, those who continue domestically on a foreign air or vessel carrier, to additionally encompass private aircraft, rail, and bus travel. The system of records is the Advance Passenger Information System.

Additional Countries Designated for the Visa Waiver Program

Mon, Nov 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Citizens and eligible nationals of participating Visa Waiver Program countries may apply for admission to the United States at a U.S. port of entry as nonimmigrant aliens for a period of ninety days or less for business or pleasure without first obtaining a nonimmigrant visa, provided that they are otherwise eligible for admission under applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. This rule adds the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, the Republic of Korea, and the Slovak Republic to the list of countries authorized to participate in the Visa Waiver Program.

Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; Department of Homeland Security Internal Affairs

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is giving concurrent notice of a revised and updated system of records pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the Department of Homeland Security Internal Affairs system of records and this proposed rulemaking. In this proposed rulemaking, the Department proposes to exempt portions of the system of records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements.

Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security Internal Affairs System of Records

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, and as part of the Department of Homeland Security's ongoing effort to review and update legacy system of records notices, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to consolidate two legacy record systems titled, Treasury/ CS.127 Internal Affairs Records System, and Justice/INS.002 INS Office of Internal Audit Investigations Index and Records into one Department of Homeland Securitywide system of records notice titled Internal Affairs. This system will allow the Department of Homeland Security to collect and maintain records on applicants, past and present employees, contractors, and contractor applicants relating to investigations conducted by Department of Homeland Security Headquarters or its components with the exception of investigations conducted by the Office of the Inspector General, which are covered by DHS/OIG002
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Privacy Act of 1974; Retirement of System of Records

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to retire the following Privacy Act system of records notice, Treasury/CS.064 (October 18, 2001), from its inventory of record systems and rely upon the Governmentwide system of records notice issued by the General Services Administration, GSA/GOVT6 GSA SmartPay Purchase Charge Card Program (November 3, 2006), which is written to cover all Federal government purchase charge card record systems.

Review and Revision of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice informs the public that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is currently revising the 2006 National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) and, as part of a comprehensive national review process, solicits public comment on issues or language in this draft document that need to be updated during this triennial review cycle. [[Page 67533]]

Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman; DHS CIS Ombudsman Case Problem Submission

Mon, Nov 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman, submits this extension for the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman is soliciting comments concerning an extension to an existing information collection, DHS CIS Ombudsman Case Problem Submission, DHS Form 7001.

Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security Biographies and Awards System of Records

Mon, Nov 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and as part of the Department of Homeland Security's ongoing effort to review and update legacy system of record notices, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to consolidate four legacy record systems: Treasury/CS.032 Biographical Files (Headquarters), October 18, 2001, FEMA/EX1 Biographies, September 7, 1990, FEMA/EX2 President's and Director's Award Nominees, September 7, 1990, and DOT/CG 671 Biographical Statement, April 11, 2000, into one Departmentwide system of records. The Department of Homeland Security also proposes to partially consolidate Treasury/USSS.008 Public Affairs Record System, August 28, 2001, into this new record system. This system will allow the Department of Homeland Security to collect and maintain the biographical information of Department of Homeland Security employees and other individuals, as well as Departmental award recipients who are not employed by the Department of Homeland Security. Departmental award recipi

Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security Correspondence Records System of Records

Mon, Nov 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to consolidate two legacy record systems: Treasury/CS.056 Congressional and Public Correspondence File, October 18, 2001, FEMA/ADM1 Office Files, September 7, 1990, into a new record system, titled Department of Homeland Security Correspondence Records. The Department of Homeland Security also proposes to partially consolidate Treasury/USSS.008 Public Affairs Record System, August 28, 2001, into this new record system. This system will allow the Department of Homeland Security to collect and maintain incoming information and responses to inquiries, comments, or complaints made to the Department. Categories of individuals, categories of records, and the routine uses of these system of records notices have been consolidated and updated to better reflect the Department's correspondence record systems. This consolidated system will be included in the Department of Homeland Security's i

Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Program

Wed, Nov 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register of October 29, 2008. That document contained an omission; specifically, it did not include ``DHS'' in the reference to the docket number.

Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Trade Transparency

Fri, Oct 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is giving concurrent notice of a new system of records pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Trade Transparency Analysis and Research (TTAR) system and this proposed rulemaking. In this proposed rulemaking, the Department proposes to exempt portions of the system of records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of
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Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; United States Coast Guard Courts Martial Records

Fri, Oct 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is giving concurrent notice of a revised and updated system of records pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the Department of Homeland Security/United States Coast Guard Courts Martial Records System of Records and this proposed rulemaking. In this proposed rulemaking, the Department proposes to exempt portions of the system of records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements.

Privacy Act of 1974; United States Coast Guard Courts Martial Case Files System of Records

Fri, Oct 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, and as part of the Department of Homeland Security ongoing effort to review and update legacy system of record notices the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to consolidate two legacy record systems: DOT/CG 507 Coast Guard Supplement to the Manual of Courts Martial Investigations and DOT/CG 510 Records of Trial: Special, General and Summary Courts Martial into a Department of Homeland Security system of records notice titled, United States Coast Guard Courts Martial Case Files. This system will be used by the United States Coast Guard to collect and maintain records on military and civilian employees of the United States Coast Guard who are tried by, or involved with, court martial in the United States Coast Guard. Categories of individuals, categories of records, and the routine uses of these legacy system of records notices have been consolidated and updated to better reflect the Department of Homeland Security/United

Privacy Act of 1974; United States Coast Guard Employee Assistance Program Records System of Records

Fri, Oct 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, and as part of the Department of Homeland Security's ongoing effort to review and update legacy system of records notices, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to update and reissue DOT/CG 636 Personal Affairs Record System Coast Guard Military Personnel. This system will allow the United States Coast Guard to administer the United States Coast Guard Employee Assistance Program for military personnel. Categories of individuals, categories of records, and the routine uses of this legacy system of records notice has been updated to better reflect the United States Coast Guard's Employee Assistance Program record systems. This new system titled United States Coast Guard Employee Assistance Program, will be included in the Department's inventory of record systems.

Privacy Act of 1974; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Trade Transparency Analysis and Research (TTAR) System

Fri, Oct 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to establish a new system of records titled U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Trade Transparency Analysis and Research (TTAR). TTAR contains trade and financial data that is analyzed to generate leads for and otherwise support ICE investigations of tradebased money laundering, contraband smuggling, trade fraud and other financial crimes. The data in TTAR is generally maintained in the ICE Data Analysis and Research Trade Transparency System (DARTTS), a software application and data repository that conducts analysis of trade and financial data to identify statistically anomalous transactions that may warrant investigation for money laundering or other importexport crimes. Additionally, a Privacy Impact Assessment for DARTTS will be posted on the Department's privacy Web site.
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Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security Employee Assistance Program Records System of Records

Fri, Oct 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and as part of the Department of Homeland Security's ongoing effort to review and update legacy system of record notices, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to update and reissue one legacy record system: Justice/INS 019 INS Employment Assistance Program Treatment Referral Records. This system will allow the Department of Homeland Security to collect and maintain records on the Department's Employee Assistance Program. Categories of individuals, categories of records, and the routine uses of this legacy system of records notice has been reviewed and updated to better reflect the Department's Employee Assistance Program record systems. This reclassified system, titled Employee Assistance Program Records, will be included in the Department's inventory of record systems.

Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security Drug Free Workplace System of Records

Fri, Oct 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 the Department of Homeland Security is issuing a system of records notice for the Department's Drug Free Workplace Records. This record system will allow the Department of Homeland Security to collect maintain information gathered by and in the possession of Department of Homeland Security Drug Free Workplace Program Officials, used in the course of their duties in verifying positive test results for illegal use of controlled substance, and possession, distribution, or trafficking of controlled substances. This new system will be included in the Department's inventory of record systems.

Published Privacy Impact Assessments on the Web

Fri, Oct 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Privacy Office of the Department of Homeland Security is making available eleven (11) Privacy Impact Assessments on various programs and systems in the Department. These assessments were approved and published on the Privacy Office's Web site between April 1, 2008 and June 30, 2008.

Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Program

Wed, Oct 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeks comment on a recent amendment to the Homeland Security Act entitled the Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate. The amendment requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) to ``regulate the sale and transfer of ammonium nitrate by an ammonium nitrate facility * * * to prevent the misappropriation or use of ammonium nitrate in an act of terrorism.''

Safe Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter: Clarification; Final Regulatory Flexibility

Tue, Oct 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is finalizing the Supplemental Proposed Rule published on March 26, 2008 and reaffirming regulations providing a ``safe harbor'' from liability under section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act for employers that follow certain procedures after receiving a noticeeither a ``nomatch letter'' from the Social Security Administration (SSA), or a ``notice of suspect document'' from DHSthat casts doubt on the employment eligibility of their employees. DHS is also correcting a typographical error in the rule text promulgated in August 2007.

Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; Department of Homeland Security Claims Records

Tue, Oct 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is giving concurrent notice of a revised and updated system of records pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the Department of Homeland Security Claims Records system of records and this proposed rulemaking. In this proposed rulemaking, the Department proposes to exempt portions of the system of records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements.

Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security Claims Records; System of Records

Tue, Oct 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and as part of the Department of Homeland Security's ongoing effort to review and update legacy system of record notices, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to consolidate nine legacy record systems: DOT/CG 508 Claims and Litigation, Treasury/CS.045 Claims Act File, Treasury/CS.046 Claims Case File, Treasury/CS.144 Mail Protest File, Treasury/CS.148 Military Personnel and Civilian Employees' Claims Act File, Treasury/CS.232 Tort Claims Act File, Treasury/CS.234 Tort Claims Act File, Treasury/CS.268 Military Personnel and Civilian Employees' Claim Act File, and FEMA/GC 1 Claims (litigation) into one Department of Homeland Securitywide system of records. The Department of Homeland Security also proposes to partially consolidate one legacy record system: Treasury/USSS.001 Administrative Information System, August 28, 2001, into this Departmentwide system of records. This system will allow the Department of Homeland Security to respond to, and pro

National Protection and Programs Directorate; Notice of Availability of Risk-Based Performance Standards Guidance for

Mon, Oct 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is accepting comments on the draft ``RiskBased Performance Standards'' Guidance associated with the Chemical Facility AntiTerrorism Standards.

Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) General Counsel

Thu, Oct 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security is issuing a final rule to amend its regulations to exempt portions of a new system of records entitled the ``Immigration and Customs Enforcement General Counsel Electronic Management System'' (GEMS) from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. Specifically, the Department exempts portions of the GEMS system from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements.

Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Student and Exchange

Thu, Oct 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security is issuing a final rule to amend its regulations to exempt portions of a new system of records entitled the ``Immigration and Customs Enforcement Student and Exchange Visitor Information System'' (SEVIS) from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. Specifically, the Department exempts portions of the SEVIS system from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements.

Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; Department of Homeland Security General Legal Records

Thu, Oct 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is giving concurrent notice of a revised and updated system of records pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the Department of Homeland Security General Legal Records system of records and this proposed rulemaking. In this proposed rulemaking, the Department proposes to exempt portions of the system of records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements.

Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security Payroll, Personnel, and Time and Attendance Records System of

Thu, Oct 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and as part of the Department of Homeland Security's ongoing effort to review and update legacy system of record notices, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to consolidate four legacy record systems: Treasury/CS.165 Overtime Earnings, Treasury/FLETC.001 FLETC Payroll/Personnel Records System, Treasury/CS.170 Overtime
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Reports, and Treasury/CS.251 Unscheduled Overtime Report (Customs Form 31) into one Department of Homeland Securitywide system of records. This system will help the Department of Homeland Security ensure proper payment of salary and benefits to Department of Homeland Security personnel and track time worked for reporting and compliance purposes. Categories of individuals, categories of records, and the routine uses of these legacy system of records notices have been consolidated and updated to better reflect the Department's payroll, personnel, and time and attendance record systems. This consolidated system, titled

Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security General Legal Records System of Records

Thu, Oct 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and as part of the Department of Homeland Security's ongoing effort to review and update legacy system of record notices, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to consolidate seven legacy record systems: Treasury/CS.022 Attorney Case File, Treasury/CS.042 Case and Complaint File, Treasury/ CS.043 Case Files (Associate Chief Counsel Gulf Customs Management Center), Treasury/CS.061 Court Case File, Treasury/CS.133 Justice Department Case File, Treasury/CS.138 Litigation Issue Files, and Justice/INS022 The Immigration and Naturalization Service Attorney/ Representative Complaint/Petition Files. The Department of Homeland Security also proposes to partially consolidate Treasury/USSS.002 Chief Counsel Record System into this system. This system will assist attorneys in providing legal advice to the Department of
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Homeland Security on a wide variety of legal issues. Categories of individuals, categories of records, and the routine uses of t

Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security Contractors and Consultants System of Records

Thu, Oct 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and as part of the Department of Homeland Security's ongoing effort to review and update legacy system of record notices, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to consolidate one legacy system of records notice, DOT/CG 536 Contract and Real Property File System as a Department of Homeland Securitywide system of records notice titled Department of Homeland Security Contractors and Consultants. The Department of Homeland Security also proposes to partially consolidate one legacy record system, Treasury/USSS.001 Administrative Information System into this Departmentwide system of records. This system will allow the Department of Homeland Security to collect and maintain records on the Department's contractors and consultants. Categories of individuals, categories of records, and the routine uses of this legacy system have been reviewed and updated to better reflect the Department's contractor and consultant record system. T

Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security Asset Management Records System of Records

Thu, Oct 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to consolidate four legacy record systems: Justice/INS004 The Asset Management Information System (AMIS), FEMA/ADM2 Office Services File System, Treasury/CS.044 Certificates of Clearance, and Treasury/CS.201 Property File Non Expendable into one Departmentwide system of records. The Department of Homeland Security also proposes to partially consolidate one legacy record system: Treasury/USSS.001 Administrative Information System into this Departmentwide system of records. This system will allow the Department of Homeland Security to collect and maintain records of all Departmentowned or controlled property that has been issued to current and former DHS employees and contractors. Categories of individuals, categories of records, and the routine uses of these legacy system of records notices have been consolidated and updated to better reflect the Department's asset management record s

Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; Grievances, Appeals, and Disciplinary Action System of Records

Mon, Oct 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is giving concurrent notice of a revised and updated system of records pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the Department of Homeland Security Grievances, Appeals, and Disciplinary Action system of records and this proposed rulemaking. In this proposed rulemaking, the Department proposes to exempt portions of the system of records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements.

Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security Accounts Payable System of Records.

Fri, Oct 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and as part of the Department of Homeland Security's ongoing effort to review and update legacy system of record notices, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to consolidate three legacy record systems: Treasury/CS.207 Reimbursable Assignment/Workticket System, October 18, 2001, Treasury/ CS.249 Uniform AllowanceUnit Record, October 18, 2001, and Treasury/ CS.269 Accounts Payable Voucher File, October 18, 2001. This system will allow the Department of Homeland Security to collect and maintain payment records. Categories of individuals, categories of records, and the routine uses of these legacy system of records notices have been consolidated and updated to better reflect the Department's accounts payable record systems. This consolidated system, titled Accounts Payable, will be included in the Department's inventory of record systems.

Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security Grievances, Appeals, and Disciplinary Action Records System of

Fri, Oct 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and as part of the Department of Homeland Security's ongoing effort to review and update legacy system of record notices, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to consolidate four legacy record systems: Treasury/CS.077 Disciplinary Action Grievance and Appeal Case Files, October 18, 2001, Treasury/CS.159 Notification of Personnel Management Division When an Employee is Placed Under Investigation by the Office of Internal Affairs, October 18, 2001, FEMA/NETC3 Records of Alleged Misconduct of Students Attending Training Courses at the National Emergency Training Center, September 7, 1990, and FEMA/PER1 Grievance Records, September 7, 1990, into one Department of Homeland Securitywide system of records. The Department of Homeland Security also proposes to partially consolidate Treasury/USSS.002 Chief Counsel Record System, August 28, 2001, into this system. This system will allow the Department of Homeland Security to document all current and forme

Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security Accounts Receivable System of Records

Fri, Oct 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and as part of the Department of Homeland Security's ongoing effort to review and update legacy system of record notices, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to consolidate five legacy record systems: Treasury/CS.005 Accounts Receivable, October 18, 2001, Treasury/CS.030 Bankrupt PartiesInInterest, October 18, 2001, Treasury/CS.031 Bills Issued Files, October 18, 2001, Treasury/CS.211 Sanction List, October 18, 2001, and FEMA/OC2, Debt Collection Files, December 3, 1993, into one Departmentwide system of records. This system will allow the Department to collect and maintain records of debts owed to the Department. Categories of individuals, categories of records, and the routine uses of these legacy system of records notices have been consolidated and updated to better reflect the Department's accounts receivable record systems. This consolidated system, titled Accounts Receivable, will be included in the Department's inventory of records sys

Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security Emergency Personnel Location Records System of Records

Fri, Oct 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and as part of the Department of Homeland Security's ongoing effort to review and update legacy system of record notices, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to consolidate two legacy record systems: FEMA/NP1 Emergency Assignment Records, September 7, 1990, and FEMA/NP2 Key Personnel Central Locator List, September 7, 1990, into one Department of Homeland Securitywide system of records. This system will allow the Department of Homeland Security and its components to contact necessary Departmental personnel, including Federal employees and contractors, and other individuals to respond to all hazards emergencies including technical, manmade or natural disasters, or to participate in exercises. Categories of individuals, categories of records, and the routine uses of these legacy system of records notices have been consolidated and updated to better reflect the Department's emergency personnel location record systems. This reclassified system, ti

Notice of Adjustment of Disaster Grant Amounts

Fri, Oct 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

FEMA gives notice of an increase of the maximum amount for Small Project Grants to State and local governments and private nonprofit facilities for disasters declared on or after October 1, 2008.

Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate; Submission for Review; Information Collection Request for the DHS S&T

Thu, Oct 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) invites the general public to comment on a new data collection form for the DHS Science and Technology Directorate's Project 25 (P25) Compliance Assessment Program (CAP): Supplier's Declaration of Compliance (SDoC) (DHS Form 10044) and Summary Test Report. The attacks of September 11, 2001, and the destruction of Hurricane Katrina made apparent the need for emergency response radio systems that can interoperate, regardless of which organization manufactured the equipment. In response, and per congressional direction, DHS and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed the P25 CAP to improve the emergency response community's confidence in purchasing land mobile radio (LMR) equipment built to P25 LMR standards. The P25 CAP establishes a process for ensuring that equipment complies with P25 standards and is capable of interoperating across manufacturers.

The Department of Homeland Security needs to be able to collect essential

Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee

Tue, Oct 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee will meet October 2022, 2008, at the Booz Allen Hamilton office in Norfolk, VA. The meeting will be closed to the public beginning October 20, 2008 at 12 p.m.

Privacy Act of 1974; United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Database System of Records

Tue, Oct 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and as part of the Department of Homeland Security's ongoing effort to review and update legacy system of records notices, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to update and reissue the following legacy record system DOT/CG 501 Auxiliary Management Information System, April 11, 2000, as a Department of Homeland Security system of records notice titled United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Database. The Auxiliary Database is the United States Coast Guard's information system that tracks and reports contact, activity, performance, and achievement information about the members of its volunteer workforce element, the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Categories of individuals and categories of records
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have been reviewed, and the routine uses of this legacy system of records notice have been updated to better reflect the United States Coast Guard's Auxiliary Database record system. This new system will be inc

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Tue, Oct 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it will remove five system of records notices from its inventory of record systems because the United States Coast Guard no longer requires the systems. The five obsolete systems are: DOT/CG 503 Motorboat Registration, April 11, 2000, DOT/CG 509 NonJudicial Punishment Record, April 11, 2000, DOT/CG 526 Adjudication and Settlement of Claims System, April 11, 2000, DOT/CG 633 Coast Guard Civilian Personnel Security Program, April 11, 2000, and DOT/CG 676 Official Coast Guard Reserve Service Record, April 11, 2000.

Management Directorate; Department of Homeland Security Human Resources Management System

Tue, Oct 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice informs the public of the operative date the Department of Homeland Security is rescinding application of the Department of Homeland Security Human Resources Management System.

National Protection and Programs Directorate; Submission for Review: US-CERT Incident Reporting

Tue, Oct 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) invites the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on new information collection request 1670NEW, USCERT Incident Reporting. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35) as amended by the ClingerCohen Act (Pub. L. 104 106), DHS is soliciting comments for this collection. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on June 11, 2008 at 73 FR 33101 allowing for a 60day public comment period. No comments were received on this information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments.

Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security Advisory Committees System of Records

Fri, Oct 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and as part of the Department of Homeland Security's ongoing effort to review and update legacy system of record notices, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to consolidate two legacy record systems: FEMA/ADM3Advisory Committee Files (55 FR 37182 September 7, 1990) and DOT/CG 586 Chemical Transportation Industry Advisory Committee (65 FR 19475 April 11, 2000) into one system, titled Department of Homeland Security Advisory Committees. This system will allow the Department of Homeland Security to collect and maintain information on advisory committee members and applicants. Categories of individuals, categories of records, and the routine uses of these legacy system of records notices have been consolidated and updated to better reflect the Department's advisory committee record systems. This consolidated system will be included in the Department of Homeland Security's inventory of system records.

Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security Childcare System of Records

Fri, Oct 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to reclassify one legacy record system titled, DOT/CG 634 Childcare Program Record System (65 FR 19475 April 11, 2000), as a new Department of Homeland Security wide records system, titled Childcare. This system will allow the Department of Homeland Security to collect and maintain Department sponsored childcare program records. Categories of individuals, categories of records, and the routine uses of this legacy system of records notice have been reviewed and updated to better reflect the Department's childcare record system. This updated system will be included in the Department of Homeland Security's inventory of record systems.

Privacy Act of 1974; Retirement of System of Records

Tue, Sep 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to retire the following Privacy Act system of records notice, Treasury/CS.123 Injury Notice (66 FR 52984, October 18, 2001), from its inventory of record systems and rely upon the Governmentwide system of records notice issued by the Department of Labor, DOL/GOVT1 ESA, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Federal Employees Compensation Act File (67 FR 49338, July 30, 2002), which is written to cover all Federal workers' compensation programs.

Privacy Act of 1974; Retirement of Systems of Records

Tue, Sep 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Privacy Act of 1974; Retirement of System of Records

Tue, Sep 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to retire the following Privacy Act system of records notice, DOE33 Personnel Medical Records System (60 FR 33510 June 28, 1995), from its inventory of record systems and rely upon the Governmentwide system of records notice issued by the Office of Personnel Management, OPM/GOV10 Employee Medical File System Records (71 FR 35360 June 19, 2006), which is written to cover all Federal employee medical file records.

Privacy Act of 1974; Retirement of System of Records

Tue, Sep 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to retire the following Privacy Act systems of records notice, FEMA/OC1 Travel and Transportation Accounting (55 FR 37182 September 7, 1990), from its inventory of record systems and rely upon the Governmentwide system of records notice issued by the General Services Administration, GSA/GOVT 4 (Contracted Travel Service Program (50 FR 20294 April 15, 1985), which is written to cover all Federal travel service programs.

Privacy Act of 1974; Retirement of System of Records

Tue, Sep 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to retire the following Privacy Act system of records notice Treasury/CS.190 Personnel Case File (66 FR 52984 October 18, 2001) and partially retire sections of USSS.002 Chief Counsel Record System (66 FR 45362 August 28, 2001) relating to equal employment opportunities from its inventory of record systems and rely upon the Governmentwide system of records notice issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, EEOC/ GOVT1 (67 FR 49338 July 30, 2002), which is written to cover all Federal equal employment opportunity programs.

Privacy Act of 1974; Retirement of System of Records

Tue, Sep 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Privacy Act of 1974; Consolidation of Department of Homeland Security Training Systems of Records

Tue, Sep 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to consolidate the following Privacy Act system of records notices, Treasury/CS.238 Training and Career Individual Development Plans (66 FR 52984 October 18, 2001), Treasury/CS.239 Training Records (66 FR 52984 October 18, 2001), FEMA/NETC1 Student Application and Registration Records (55 FR 37182 September 7, 1990), FEMA/NETC2 Emergency Management Training Program Home Study Courses (55 FR 37182 September 7, 1990), FEMA/NETC4 Associate Faculty Tracking System (55 FR 37182 September 7, 1990), Treasury/FLETC. 002 FLETC Trainee Records (66 FR 43955 August 21, 2001), and USSS.009 Training Information System (66 FR 45362 August 28, 2001), into the existing Department of Homeland Securitywide system of records notice titled DHS/ALL003 Department of Homeland Security General Training Records (71 FR 26767 May 8, 2006).

Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice

Privacy Act of 1974; Consolidation of Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General Systems of

Tue, Sep 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to consolidate the following Privacy Act system of records notices, FEMA/IG1 General Investigative Files (55 FR 37182 September 7, 1990), into the existing Department of Homeland Securitywide system of records notice titled DHS/OIG002 Office of Inspector General (OIG) Investigations Data Management System (IDMS) (70 FR 58448 October 6, 2005).

Privacy Act of 1974; Retirement of Systems of Records

Tue, Sep 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to retire the following Privacy Act system of records notices, Treasury/CS.001 Acceptable Level of Competence, Negative Determination (66 FR 52984 October 18, 2001) and Treasury/CS.286 Electronic Job Application Processing System (66 FR 52984 October 18, 2001), from its inventory of records systems and rely upon the Governmentwide system of records notice issued by the Office of Personnel Management, OPM/GOVT5 Recruiting, Examining, and Placement Records (71 FR 35351 June 19, 2006) which is written to cover all Federal recruiting, examining, and placement activities.

Privacy Act of 1974; Retirement of System of Records

Tue, Sep 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to retire the following Privacy Act system of records notice, Treasury/CS.054 Confidential Statements of Employment and Financial Interests (66 FR 52984 October 18, 2001), from its inventory of record systems and rely upon the Governmentwide system of records notice issued by the Office of Government Ethics, OGE/GOVT2 Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports (68 FR 24722 May 8, 2003), which is written to cover all confidential statements of employment and financial interests record systems submitted by Federal Government employees.

Privacy Act of 1974; United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Benefits Information System

Mon, Sep 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to consolidate three legacy record systems: Justice/INS013 INS Computer Linked Application Information Management System (CLAIMS) (67 FR 64132 October 17, 2002), Justice/INS031 Redesigned Naturalization Application Casework System (RNACS) (67 FR 20996 April 29, 2002), and Justice/INS 033 I551 Renewal Program Temporary Sticker Issuance I90 Manifest System (SIIMS) (66 FR 6673 January 22, 2001) into one Department of Homeland Security/United States Citizenship and Immigration Services system of records notice titled, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Benefits Information System. Categories of individuals, categories of records, and the routine uses of these legacy system of records notices have been
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consolidated and updated to better reflect the Department's immigration petition and application information record systems. This system will be included in t

National Protection and Programs Directorate; Designation of the Sector-Specific Agency for the Critical Manufacturing

Fri, Sep 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice informs the public that the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has designated the DHS Office of Infrastructure Protection (IP) as the SectorSpecific Agency (SSA) for the Critical Manufacturing Sector under the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). IP will now move forward with the organization and coordination processes identified in the NIPP for establishing a new critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR) sector. These initial steps will include establishing Government and Sector Coordinating Councils, which will begin the process of full integration into the CIKR Sector Partnership, implementation of the NIPP Risk Management Framework and development of the Critical Manufacturing Sector Specific Plan.

This designation also includes language changes to the NIPP identifying the new sector, which will take affect immediately and remain in effect until the NIPP is rewritten and published in 2009. These changes will include adding the Critical Manufa

The National Infrastructure Advisory Council

Fri, Sep 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) will meet on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at the J.W. Marriott's Salons E and F, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20004.

Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board

Fri, Sep 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Security of Aircraft and Safety of Passengers Departing From Airports From Venezuela to the United States

Fri, Sep 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document informs the public that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is unable to determine whether international airports in Venezuela that serve as the last point of departure for nonstop flights to the United States maintain and carry out effective aviation security measures. Since the Government of Venezuela has refused multiple requests to allow assessments of its airports by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), DHS can no longer verify the security of its airports. As authorized by statute, DHS is directing all U.S. and foreign air carriers (and their agents) providing service between the United States and Venezuelan airports, to provide notice to any passenger purchasing a ticket for transportation between the United States and these airports that DHS is unable to determine whether such airports maintain and carry out effective security measures. DHS is also requiring that similar notices be posted at U.S. airports.

Privacy Act of 1974; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bond Management Information System (BMIS) System of

Thu, Sep 11 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and as part of the Department of Homeland Security's ongoing effort to review and update legacy system of record notices, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) proposes to republish a legacy record system titled Justice/INS.008, Bond Management Information System (63 FR 70159, Dec. 18, 1998) as an ICE system of records titled Bond Management Information System. Categories of individuals, categories of records, and the routine uses of this legacy system of records notice has been consolidated and updated to better reflect the agency's immigration bond administration and financial management records. This system will be included in the Department of Homeland Security's inventory of record systems. ICE is not claiming any Privacy Act exemptions for this system of records.

Post-Contract Award Information

Tue, Sep 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy and Legislation Office, will submit the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413 (as amended), 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is soliciting comments related to its request for extension of an existing information collection authority for
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information collected from contractors during the postcontract award phase of public contract administration under Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR).

Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee

Thu, Aug 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee will meet on September 17, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV. This meeting will be open to the public.

Solicitation of Proposal Information for Award of Public Contracts

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy and Legislation Office, will submit the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413 (as amended), 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is soliciting comments related to its request for extension of an existing information collection authority for the solicitation of proposal information for award of public contracts under Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR). DHS previously published this information collection request (ICR) in the Federal Register on June 6, 2008 at 73 FR 32343, for a 60day public comment period. No comments were received by DHS. The purpose of this notice is to allow additional 30days for public comments.

Homeland Security Advisory Council

Fri, Aug 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) will meet via teleconference for purposes of reviewing and reporting to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security the ten most pressing strategic level challenges that will confront the next Secretary of Homeland Security.

Changes to Requirements Affecting H-2B Nonimmigrants and Their Employers

Wed, Aug 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security is proposing to amend its regulations affecting temporary nonagricultural workers within the H 2B nonimmigrant classification and their U.S. employers. This proposed rule would modify current limitations with respect to petitions for unnamed H2B workers and the period of time that an H2B worker must remain outside the United States before he or she would be eligible to seek certain nonimmigrant status again. In addition, to better ensure the integrity of the H2B program, this rule proposes to: Require employer attestations; preclude the imposition of fees by employers on prospective H2B workers; require reimbursement of fees paid by H2B workers to recruiters; preclude the change of the employment start date after the grant of the temporary labor certification; eliminate the process whereby H2B petitions may be approved notwithstanding the absence of a valid temporary labor certification; require employer notifications when H2B workers fail to show up for work,

Petitions for Aliens To Perform Nonagricultural Temporary Services or Labor (H-2B): Withdrawal of Proposed Rule

Wed, Aug 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is withdrawing the proposed rule, Petitions for Aliens to Perform Nonagricultural Temporary Services or Labor (H2B), published on January 27, 2005, in the Federal Register at 70 FR 3984. The rule proposed significant changes to USCIS' regulations that were designed to increase the effectiveness of the H2B nonimmigrant visa classification while providing protections for U.S. workers. The H2B nonimmigrant visa classification applies to foreign workers to perform nonagricultural temporary labor or services. The proposed rule would have established a onestep petition process for U.S. employers seeking H2B temporary workers eliminating the need for U.S. employers to apply for a labor certification from the Department of Labor (DOL); required electronic filing of the Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Form I 129, within 60 days in advance of the requested employment start date; eliminated the use of agents as H2B petitioners; and, established new man

Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Pattern Analysis and

Mon, Aug 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security is issuing a final rule to amend its regulations to exempt portions of a new system of records entitled the ``Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Pattern Analysis and Information Collection (ICEPIC) System'' from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. Specifically, the Department exempts portions of the ICEPIC system from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements.

Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; Fraud Detection and National Security Data System (FDNS-DS) System

Mon, Aug 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security is concurrently establishing a new system of records pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 entitled the Technical Fraud Detection and National Security Data System (FDNSDS). The USCIS has developed the Fraud Detection and National Security Data System (FDNSDS), a case management system used to record, track, and manage immigration inquiries, investigative referrals, law enforcement requests, and case determinations involving benefit fraud, criminal activity, public safety and national security concerns. In this proposed rulemaking, the Department proposes to exempt portions of this system of records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements.

Privacy Act of 1974: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE Pattern Analysis and Information Collection

Mon, Aug 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is re- publishing the system of records notice (SORN) for the ICE Pattern Analysis and Information Collection (ICEPIC) system to address comments received through the Federal Register comment procedure. A minor change has been made to the SORN to update the contact point for individual requests for access to and amendment of records in the system and to propose a new routine use for investigation and remediation of any loss or compromise of personal data from the system, should such a loss or compromise occur.

On January 30, 2008, ICE originally established this system of records and published the SORN and associated proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register, 73 FR 5577 and 73 FR 5460 (Jan. 30, 2008). ICE received and considered the public comments, all of which were generally in favor of the system and the proposed rule. In light of the comments received, ICE concluded that no changes to the SORN are warranted at this time other than the prop

Privacy Act of 1974; United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; Fraud Detection and National Security Data

Mon, Aug 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The USCIS has developed the Fraud Detection and National Security Data System (FDNSDS), a case management system used to record, track, and manage immigration inquiries, investigative referrals, law enforcement requests, and case determinations involving benefit fraud, criminal activity, public safety and national security concerns.

National Protection and Programs Directorate; Submission for Review: Constellation/Automated Critical Asset Management

Fri, Aug 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) invites the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on new information collection request 1670NEW, Constellation/Automated Critical Asset Management System (C/ACAMS) Functional Survey. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35) as amended by the ClingerCohen Act (Pub. L. 104 106), DHS is soliciting comments for this collection. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on June 5, 2008 at 73 FR 32037 allowing for a 60day public comment period. No comments were received on this information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments.

National Protection and Programs Directorate; Submission for Review: CAPTAP Train the Trainer Survey 1670-NEW

Fri, Aug 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) invites the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on new information collection request 1670NEW, CAPTAP Train the Trainer Survey. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35) as amended by the ClingerCohen Act (Pub. L. 104106), DHS is soliciting comments for this collection.

Science and Technology Directorate; Submission for Review; Information Collection Request for the DHS S&T Tech

Fri, Aug 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) invites the general public to comment on new data collection forms for the Tech Clearinghouse program: Consent Form, Entrance Form, Structured Assessment Case 1, Structured Assessment Case 2, Structured Assessment Case 3, Structured Assessment Case 4, and Exit Form. The Homeland Security Act of 2002 requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) to establish a Technology Clearinghouse to encourage and support innovative technical solutions to enhance homeland security and the mission of the Department (Pub. L. 107296, Section 313). This requirement responds to longstanding requests by the first responder community to create a resource for information and technology that would assist them in support of their mission. In order to assess the current version of the DHS Tech Clearinghouse, a National Online Electronic Assessment (NOEA) will be administered. This notice and request

The Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council

Wed, Jul 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The update provides a change to the previously published FRN DHS20080074, which moved the start time of the Critical
Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council meeting on July 30, 2008, from 8:20 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to 8 a.m. EDT. The meeting will adjourn at 4 p.m. EDT. Checkin for the meeting will begin at 7:30 a.m. EDT. Please note that the meeting may adjourn early if the committee has completed its business.

The meeting agenda is as follows:
7:30 a.m. Registration.
8 a.m. Call to Order: Sector Roll Call.
8:10 a.m. The Three Pillars of the CIPAC Partnership.
8:30 a.m. The Pathway to the Present: How We Got Where We Are Now. 8:50 a.m. Setting the Stage for Today's Discussions.
9 a.m. DHS and the National Infrastructure Protection Plan Framework. 9:35 a.m. AssetBased Infrastructure Protection.
10:35 a.m. SystemsBased Infrastructure Protection.
12:15 p.m. CrossSector Dependencies and Interdependencies.
1:15 p.m. Regional Implementation of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan.

Office of Health Affairs; BioWatch Filter Holder Log

Tue, Jul 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Health Affairs, WMD and Biodefense, has submitted the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The Office of Health Affairs, WMD and Biodefense are soliciting comments concerning a new information collection request, Bio Watch Filter Holder Log Form 9500. DHS previously published this information collection request (ICR) in the Federal Register on April 4, 2008 at 73 FR 18542, for a 60day public comment period. No comments were received by DHS. The purpose of this notice is to allow additional 30days for public comments.

Notice of Public Meeting of the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program Governing Board

Mon, Jul 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) will hold a public meeting of its Project 25 (P25) Compliance Assessment Program (CAP) Governing Board (GB). The P25 CAP GB is composed of public sector officials who represent the collective interest of organizations that procure P25 equipment. The purpose of the meeting is to review and approve the proposed Compliance Assessment Bulletin(s).

If time permits, the P25 CAP GB will take oral public comments during the last ten minutes of the call. If you would like to provide oral comments (two minutes maximum), please indicate so when registering for the conference call. The P25 CAP GB also welcomes ongoing written feedback on the program. To provide your written comments anytime, please visit http://www.safecomprogram.gov/SAFECOM/ current

Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; Border Crossing Information

Fri, Jul 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security is proposing to amend its regulations to exempt portions of a system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. Specifically, the Department proposes to exempt portions of the Border Crossing Information from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements. This document is a republication of the Treasury Department exemption regulation (title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, part 1) which previously covered the Border Crossing Information as part of the Treasury Enforcement Communications System (TECS) System of Records Notice.

Privacy Act of 1974; U.S. Customs and Border Protection--Border Crossing Information, Systems of Records

Fri, Jul 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) gives notice that it is establishing a distinct System of Records, Border Crossing Information (BCI). BCI will receive and maintain border crossing information on travelers who are admitted or paroled into the United States, this information includes: Certain biographical information; a photograph; certain itinerary information provided by air and sea carriers and any other forms of passenger transportation, including rail, which is or may subsequently be mandated, or is or may be provided on a voluntary basis; and the time and location of the border crossing. Previously, maintenance of this border crossing information was covered by the Treasury Enforcement Communications System (TECS) ``system of records notice.'' See 66 FR 52984, dated October 18, 2001. As part of DHS's ongoing effort to increase transparency regarding the collection of information at the Department, as w