Homeland Security Department discusses Readability Changes for Special Requirements for Admission, Extension, and Maintenance of Nonimmigrant Status on Oct. 17

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page rule on Oct. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Readability Changes for Special Requirements for Admission, Extension, and Maintenance of Nonimmigrant Status.

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 Oct. 17

Title
Safety Zone; Potomac River, Washington, DC
Safety Zone; NAS Jax Air Show, St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL
Safety Zone; Missouri River Mile Markers 139.5-139.2, Jefferson City, MO
Readability Changes for Special Requirements for Admission, Extension, and Maintenance of Nonimmigrant Status
Eleventh Coast Guard District Annual Marine Events; Northern California and Lake Tahoe, CA
Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the PHILLY SHIPYARD, INC. HULL NO. 038, O.N. 1321554
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records