Short Takes – 6-1-26 - Federal Register Edition

Security Zones; Vessels Carrying Dangerous Cargo, Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channels, Corpus Christi, TX. Federal Register CG final rule. Summary: “The Coast Guard is establishing a security zone around vessels carrying Certain Dangerous Cargos (CDCs), for which the Captain of the Port, Corpus Christi deems enhanced security measures are necessary on a case-by-case basis. This security zone is needed to safeguard these vessels, the public, and the surrounding area from sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents, or other events of a similar nature. This rulemaking prohibits entry of vessels or person into this security zone during enforcement periods unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Corpus Christi or their designated representative.” 

Medical Devices; Gastroenterology-Urology Devices; Classification of the Orally Ingested Transient Device for Constipation. Federal Register FDA final order. Summary: “The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the orally ingested transient device for constipation into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for classification of the orally ingested transient device for constipation. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.” 

See here for an insurance company perspective.  

NOTE: I am sorry, but I just had to include this new medical device announcement. I mean, a swallowable vibrator to stimulate bowel movements, how could I not mention it? 

Agency Information Collection Activities: Office for Bombing Prevention-Technical Analysis. Federal Register, CISA new 30-day information collection request (ICR) notice. Summary: “The Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) within Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will submit the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. CISA previously published this information collection request (ICR) in the Federal Register on July 11, 2025, for a 60-day public comment period. Zero comments were received by CISA. The purpose of this notice is to allow additional 30 days for public comments.” 

Agency Information Collection Activities: State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Evaluation. Federal Register CISA new 60-day ICR notice. Summary: “The Stakeholder Engagement Division (SED) Grant Analytics Branch within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) submits the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.”