Homeland Security Department publishes notice on Feb. 10

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations.

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. 10

Title
Guidance Documents: Determining Whether a Floating OCS Facility Is a Vessel or Non-Vessel; Oversight and Manning Requirements
Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, Sector St. Petersburg
Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Larimer County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas
Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0016
Intent To Request a Revision From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) Flying Armed