What did Homeland Security Department publish on Jan. 19?

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

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. 19

Title
Revision of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Flight Training Security
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant
Agency Information Collection Activities; New Collection: Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker: H-1 Classifications
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: National Interest Waiver; Supplemental Evidence to I-140 and I-485
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Employment Authorization for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse
Screening Requirements for Carriers