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[Federal Register: November 1, 1994]


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Part V





Department of Justice





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Bureau of Prisons



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28 CFR Part 524




Classification and Program Review; Proposed Rule
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Prisons

28 CFR Part 524

[BOP-1026-P]
RIN 1120-AA30

 
Classification and Program Review

AGENCY: Bureau of Prisons, Justice.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons is proposing to amend 
its regulations on Classification and Program Review to require program 
reviews for an inmate at least once every 90 days when an inmate is 
within twelve months of the projected release date. Current regulations 
require program reviews at least once every 90 days when an inmate is 
within two years of the projected release date. This amendment is 
intended to allow for the more efficient use of Bureau staff.

DATES: Comments due by January 3, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Office of General Counsel, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 
320 First Street NW., Washington, DC 20534.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roy Nanovic, Office of General 
Counsel, Bureau of Prisons, phone (202) 514-6655.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Bureau of Prisons is proposing to amend 
its regulations on Classification and Program Review. A final rule on 
this subject was published in the Federal Register on July 3, 1991 (56 
FR 30676) and was amended August 5, 1992 (57 FR 34662).
    Program reviews provide the inmate with an opportunity to discuss 
staff's assessment of the inmate's performance in the institution's 
programming. Current regulations in 28 CFR 524.12(b) require a program 
review for an inmate every 180 days until the inmate is within two 
years of the projected release date, when a program review is required 
at least once every ninety days. In the interest of better using staff 
resources, the Bureau is proposing to continue the conducting of 
program reviews every 180 days until the inmate is within twelve months 
of the projected release date.
    The Bureau of Prisons has determined that this rule is not a 
significant regulatory action for the purpose of E.O. 12866, and 
accordingly was not reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget. 
After review of the law and regulations, the Director, Bureau of 
Prisons has certified that this rule, for the purpose of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 96-354), does not have a significant impact on 
a substantial number of small entities.
    Interested persons may participate in this proposed rulemaking by 
submitting data, views, or arguments in writing to the Bureau of 
Prisons, 320 First Street NW., HOLC Room 754, Washington, DC 20534. 
Comments received during the comment period will be considered before 
final action is taken. All comments received remain on file for public 
inspection at the above address. The proposed rule may be changed in 
light of the comments received. No oral hearings are contemplated.

List of Subjects in 28 CFR Part 524

    Prisoners.
Kathleen M. Hawk,
Director, Bureau of Prisons.

    Accordingly, pursuant to the rulemaking authority vested in the 
Attorney General in 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and delegated to the Director, 
Bureau of Prisons in 28 CFR 0.96(p), it is proposed to amend part 524 
in subchapter B of 28 CFR, chapter V as set forth below.
SUBCHAPTER B--INMATE ADMISSION, CLASSIFICATION, AND TRANSFER

PART 524--CLASSIFICATION OF INMATES

    1. The authority citation for 28 CFR part 524 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 18 U.S.C. 3521-3528, 3621, 3622, 3624, 
4001, 4042, 4081, 4082 (Repealed in part as to offenses committed on 
or after November 1, 1987), 5006-5024 (Repealed October 12, 1984 as 
to offenses committed after that date), 5039; 21 U.S.C. 848; 28 
U.S.C. 509, 510; Title V, Pub. L. 91-452, 84 Stat. 933 (18 U.S.C. 
Chapter 223); 28 CFR 0.95-0.99.

    2. In Sec. 524.12, paragraph (b) is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 524.12  Initial classification and program reviews.

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    (b) Staff shall conduct a program review for each inmate at least 
once every 180 days. When an inmate is within twelve months of the 
projected release date, a program review shall be conducted at least 
once every 90 days.
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