Homeland Security Department discusses Security Zone; San Francisco Bay, Oakland Estuary, Alameda, CA on Feb. 16

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Security Zone; San Francisco Bay, Oakland Estuary, Alameda, CA.

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. 16

Title
Security Zone; San Francisco Bay, Oakland Estuary, Alameda, CA
Navigation and Navigable Waters, and Shipping; Technical, Organizational, and Conforming Amendments
Facial Comparison for APIS Compliance Test
Section 321 Data Pilot: Modification of Data Elements, Expansion of Pilot To Include Additional Test Participants, and Extension of Pilot
Technical Mapping Advisory Council; Meeting