The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Aug. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request; FEMA Preparedness Grants: Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP).

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 Aug. 29

Title
Safety Zone; Lahaina Boat Basin, Maui, HI-Emergency Operations and Port Recovery
Interpretation of the Term Kiosk for Global Entry
Notice of President's National Infrastructure Advisory Council Meeting
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request; FEMA Preparedness Grants: Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP)
Agency Information Collection Activities: Gratuitous Services Agreement, Volunteer Release and Hold Harmless, and OBP Interest Sign-Up Sheet
Agency Information Collection Activities: Sector Outreach and Programs Online Meeting Registration Tool
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0079
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0066
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0118
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0100