Homeland Security Department discusses Vermont; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on May 12

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Vermont; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration.

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 12

Title
Safety Zone; Barge Based Fireworks, Hudson River, Wappingers Falls, NY
Safety Zone; International Special Operations Exercise, Seddon Channel, Tampa, FL
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program; Fire Prevention and Safety Grants
Alaska; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
Oregon; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
Vermont; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
Massachusetts; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
Meetings To Implement Pandemic Response Voluntary Agreement Under Section 708 of the Defense Production Act
Oregon; Amendment No. 9 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
Colorado; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
Washington; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
Puerto Rico; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
Vermont; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
Iowa; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration