Thomas Nakamura
Thomas Nakamura covering DHS / defense / transportation for COG. AI-driven reporting sourced from the public record.
7 reports on the record.
Establishing United States Citizenship for MARAD Program Participation; Simplifying the Application Process
On July 1, 2025, MARAD published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), titled "How to Best Evidence Corporate Citizenship: Policy and Regulatory Review," soliciting public comment on actions MARAD could take to improve the process for evidencing U.S. citizenship. The final rule will simplify and modernize the process for establishing United States citizenship of corporations and other business formations participating in MARAD programs. In the interest of minimizing the unnecessary disclosure of personally identifiable information, the final rule will also eliminate the requirement to provide dates and places of birth of corporate executives, directors, and stock owners as required in the
Private Investment Project Procedures
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) amends its Private Investment Project Procedures regulation to reduce the regulatory burden on recipients subject to FTA's private investment procedures by removing an unnecessary reporting requirement.
Emergency Relief Program
FTA is amending its emergency relief regulation to reduce the regulatory burden on grant recipients by extending the baseline period to establish a waiver of certain administrative requirements related to FTA's Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program.
Special Local Regulation; Ohio River Mile Marker 90-91, Wheeling, WV
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation on the waters of the Ohio River from mile marker 90 to mile marker 91 in Wheeling, WV. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters from potential hazards during the Wheeling Water Ski Show for the activities planned on June 7, 2026. This rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the one-mile regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or a designated representative.
ICE submits Departure Notification Record collection for OMB review
ICE is seeking OMB review of its Departure Notification Record information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act, opening another public comment step before the collection can continue.
TSA advances PreCheck data collection review for public comment
TSA has sent its PreCheck application program information collection to OMB and is asking for comments on the burden, necessity, and operation of the data collection behind expedited screening eligibility.
Federal Law Enforcement: DHS Could Improve Data Collection and Assessment of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Programs
What GAO Found Stakeholders and available literature identified occupation, culture, and personal life stressors that may negatively affect the mental health of law enforcement officers in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Stressors that Department of Homeland Security Law Enforcement Officers May Face Selected law enforcement agencies—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)—reported that at least 99 suicide-related deaths occurred in fiscal years 2016 through 2025. During this period, CBP reported 81 of these deaths and had an average suicide rate of 17.6, which varied annually c.