Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Columbia River, Richland, WA on March 31

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Safety Zone; Columbia River, Richland, WA.

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 March 31

Title
Security Zone; San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA
Safety Zone; Columbia River, Vancouver, WA
Safety Zone; Columbia River, Richland, WA
Port Access Route Study: Approaches to Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts
Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
Agency Information Collection Activities: Family Reunification Task Force Travel Questionnaire and Website Application