Recent Department of Homeland Security regulations affecting small businesses

Coast Guard proposes Special Local Regulation for Columbia River marine events requiring Captain of the Port authorization for vessel and personnel access to regulated areas.

Federal Emergency Management Agency announces Fiscal Year 2027 financial assistance arrangements for private insurers participating in the National Flood Insurance Program's Write Your Own Program.

TSA seeks OMB extension of information collection 1652-0043 requiring Federal Air Marshal applicants and incumbents to submit physical and mental health certification forms.

CBP seeks OMB approval to extend recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act; the Federal Register notice invites public comment on the information collection request.

The Department of Homeland Security requests OMB approval to extend the information collection for vessel foreign repair and equipment purchase records under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

TSA's Reimbursable Screening Services Program allows public and private entities to request TSA security screening services outside primary airport terminals under OMB control number 1652-0073 with an extended paperwork collection period.

USCIS implements interim final rule codifying immigration fees required by H.R.1, including new Form I-94 fees, asylum application fees, and employment authorization validity periods.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council will meet in person on May 7, 2026, with virtual public access to hear senior leadership remarks, subcommittee reports, public comments summary, and a vote on the draft final report.

FEMA sets the statewide per capita indicator at $189 for recommending cost share adjustments on major disasters declared between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection extends emergency import restrictions on Afghan archaeological and ethnological material through April 28, 2029.

Coast Guard establishes temporary safety zone prohibiting vessel entry on Cheboygan, Black, Indian, and Crooked rivers in Michigan without Captain of the Port authorization due to flood hazards.

TSA requests OMB approval for a new Insider Threat Incident Reporting Tool requiring public submission of details about potential insider threats and involved persons.

Coast Guard establishes temporary security zone on Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela Rivers in Pittsburgh during the National Football League Draft; vessel entry prohibited without Captain of the Port authorization.

USCIS extends its currently approved information collection for fee waiver requests under the Paperwork Reduction Act, soliciting public comment on burden estimates and respondent costs.

Coast Guard establishes temporary safety zone in Cheboygan River and Black River, Michigan, prohibiting vessel entry without authorization to protect against flood-related hazards.