DHS Acquisition Rules
Federal Register rules, proposed rules, and notices from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its acquisition components — sorted newest first. DHS components buy independently with their own contracting cultures (CBP vs TSA vs FEMA vs CISA). Rule changes from the HSAR and protest patterns surface where each component is currently strong or weak on evaluation discipline.
Safety Zone; Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of Monroe Harbor and Lake Michigan. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fireworks display and drone show. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan.
Safety Zone; Savannah River, Savannah, GA
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters near Elba Island Cut on the Savannah River, Savannah, GA. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with installation of submerged dredge pipelines. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Savannah, or their designated representative.
In this interim final rule ("IFR"), the Department of Justice ("DOJ") and the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") (collectively, "the Departments") codify the framework for implementing the SAFER SKIES Act, which authorizes State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement or correctional ("SLTT") agencies to conduct counter-unmanned aircraft system ("C-UAS") operations. This framework governs training and certification (including a two-tiered structure for detection and warning operatio
Regulated Navigation Area; Hudson River, Albany, NY
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary regulated navigation area (RNA) for navigable waters on the Hudson River near Albany, NY. This RNA prohibits entry of vessels or persons during full enforcement unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector New York, or their designated representative, imposes a "Slow- No Wake" speed restriction, and sets forth other limitations. This rule is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards
Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the USCG East District, Ocean City, NJ
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Ocean City "Night in Venice" Fireworks Display to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the USCG East District identifies the regulated area for this event in Ocean City, NJ. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
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