Homeland Security Department discusses Major Disaster Declarations; COVID-19 Pandemic on May 4

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

The notice is focused on Major Disaster Declarations; COVID-19 Pandemic.

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 May 4

Title
Special Local Regulations; Annual Events in Captain of the Port Delaware Bay Zone
Special Local Regulations: Miami Beach Air and Sea Show, Atlantic Ocean, Miami Beach, FL
Special Local Regulation: Pompano Race Weekend, Pompano Beach, FL
Special Local Regulation: Riviera Race Weekend, Riviera Beach, FL
Amendments of Emergency and Major Disaster Declarations
Major Disaster Declarations; COVID-19 Pandemic
Temporary Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Renewal Applicants
Safety Zones; Pensacola, Panama City, and Tallahassee, Florida