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Law

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Environmental Permitting

DHS serves as a member of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council), created under Title 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST-41) Act of 2015. FAST-41 created a governance structure, set of procedures, and funding authorities designed to improve the timeliness, predictability, and transparency of the Federal environmental review and authorization process for covered infrastructure projects. 

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Signed Regulatory Flexibility Act Executive Order 13272 Memo 2004

Signed Regulatory Flexibility Act Executive Order 13272 Memo 2004.

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DHS Rulemaking

The mission of the Department of Homeland Security is to ensure a homeland that is safe, secure, and resilient against terrorism and other hazards.

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Key DHS Laws

An overview of general DHS Laws, with a focus on emergency management, immigration, maritime law and transportation security.

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Laws & Regulations

Laws are passed by Congress and signed by the President. Regulations are issued to carry out the intent of enacted legislation.

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Law and Policy

Read about the legal authorities of the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) and find contact information for CRCL offices.

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Additional Laws & Regulations

Immigration laws and regulations

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Preparedness, Response and Recovery Laws & Regulations

Selection of laws and regulations related to Preparedness, Response and Recovery.

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Homeland Security Act of 2002

The Homeland Security Act of 2002 created the Department of Homeland Security, it’s mission, vision, and components.

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National Environmental Policy Act Compliance

The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA; 42 U.S.C. 4321et seq.), as amended, directs federal agencies to analyze, disclose, and consider the potential for impacts to the quality of the human environment in the planning and development of proposed actions.