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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.

Final Rule

Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Who Have Recently Traveled From or Were Otherwise Present Within the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan

This document announces the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security to direct all flights to the United States carrying persons who have recently traveled from, or were otherwise present within, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan to arrive at the U.S. airport where the U.S. government is focusing public health resources to implement enhanced public health measures. For purposes of this document, a person has recently traveled from the DRC, Uganda, or South

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY · Published May 21, 2026

Final Rule

Safety Zone; Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, Chesapeake, VA

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on a portion of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal in the vicinity of the Great Bridge Bridge, in Chesapeake, Virginia. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards which might arise during blank cannon fire. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia or their designated

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY · Published May 21, 2026

Final Rule

Special Local Regulation; Lower Chesapeake Bay, Hampton Roads, and the Elizabeth River, Virginia

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary Special Local Regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of the lower Chesapeake Bay, Hampton Roads, and the Elizabeth River, before, during, and after a series of events centering on a global gathering of tall ships and military ships to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States. This SLR is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and marine environment from potential hazards created by the presence of a parade of ships, fireworks, and oth

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY · Published May 21, 2026

Final Rule

Special Local Regulation; Battle of the Boats; York River, Yorktown, VA

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for navigable waters of the York River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Yorktown, VA during a high speed boat race and docking contest. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Virginia (COTP) or their designated representative.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY · Published May 21, 2026

Final Rule

Special Local Regulation; Sail Yorktown; York River, Yorktown, VA

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters on the York River, in Yorktown, VA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during a three-day marine event. This rulemaking prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia or a designated representative.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY · Published May 21, 2026

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