What did Homeland Security Department publish on Jan. 11?

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page proposed rule on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on User Fees for Inspected Towing Vessels.

The Department was built out of more than 20 agencies in 2002. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lower taxes and boosting federal efficiency, argued the Department is burdened with "unneeded bureaucracy" which could be handled by other departments or standalone operations.

Notices are required documents detailing rules and regulations being proposed by each federal department. This allows the public to see what issues legislators and federal departments are focusing on.

Any person or organization can comment on the proposed rules. Departments and agencies must then address “significant issues raised in comments and discuss any changes made,” the Federal Register says.

Notices published by the Homeland Security Department on Jan. 11

Title
Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation
User Fees for Inspected Towing Vessels
Regulated Navigation Area; NW Natural PGM Site, Willamette River, Portland OR
Notice of President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee Meeting
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0036
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0032