# Regulatory Changes Required by the Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Homeland Security Department |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-08-11 |
| Effective | 2026-08-11 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 8 CFR 214, 8 CFR 252 |
| Summary | The Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022 amended the nonimmigrant classifications for aliens in transit (C) and for aliens serving as crewmen (D) to include individuals who perform ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations to or from another vessel engaged in foreign trade (lightering). The statute authorizes qualifying aliens to seek admission to the United States or request temporary landing permits for a period not to exceed 180 days. This rule amends Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations to conform to these statutory changes and make related technical ame |
| Document number | 2026-16319 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/11/2026-16319/regulatory-changes-required-by-the-energy-security-and-lightering-independence-act-of-2022). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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