Homeland Security Department publishes notice on Feb. 4

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Feb. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records.

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 Feb. 4

Title
Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection-014 Regulatory Audit Archive System (RAAS) System of Records
Security Zone for Navy Diving Exercise; Gastineau Channel, Juneau, AK
Wyoming; Amendment No. 8 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
Illinois; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records