[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 177 (Wednesday, September 13, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 47648]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-22630]




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Part II





Department of Justice





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Bureau of Prisons



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28 CFR Part 547



Special Food; Proposed Rule

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Prisons

28 CFR Part 547

[BOP-1044-P]
RIN 1120-AA37


Special Food

AGENCY: Bureau of Prisons, Justice.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons is proposing to revise 
its regulations on the introduction into institutions of special food 
or meals from outside sources. The revised provisions state more 
clearly that the Bureau is responsible for procuring and preparing any 
food or food ingredients served to the institution's inmate population. 
Special food or meals which may be served to specific groups of inmates 
rather than to the entire inmate population are identified as 
commissary food items, religious diet or ceremonial meals, and medical 
diet foods. This amendment is intended to provide for the secure and 
orderly operation of the institution.

DATES: Comments due by November 13, 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 special foods (28 CFR 547.20). A final rule on this 
subject was published in the Federal Register May 1, 1981 (46 FR 
24901).
    Current provisions in 28 CFR 547.20 specify that, with stated 
exceptions, the Bureau requires special food or meals prepared for and/
or served to any group(s) of inmates also to be served to the 
institution's entire inmate population. In revising this section, the 
Bureau is emphasizing that it is responsible for procuring and 
preparing food or food ingredients to be served to the institution's 
inmate population. Any special food or meals to be distributed are 
therefore to be supplied by the Bureau. Food brought into the 
institution under an approved visiting program has consequently been 
removed from the list of exceptions, and the remainder of the stated 
exceptions have been revised for reasons of organization and clarity.
    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 547

    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 547 
in subchapter C of 28 CFR, chapter V as set forth below.

SUBCHAPTER C--INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT

PART 547--FOOD SERVICE

    1. The authority citation for 28 CFR part 547 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 18 U.S.C. 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; 28 U.S.C. 509, 510; 28 
CFR 0.95-0.99.

    2. Section 547.20 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 547.20  Policy.

    The Bureau of Prisons is responsible for procuring and preparing 
any food or food ingredients to be served to the institution's inmate 
population. Except as allowed for in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this 
section, the Bureau requires that special food or meals prepared for 
and/or served to any group(s) of inmates also be served to the 
institution's entire inmate population. Special food or meals, as 
identified in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this section, may be 
prepared and/or served to a specific group of inmates rather than to 
the entire inmate population of the institution.
    (a) Food items sold in the institution's commissary.
    (b) Religious diet or ceremonial meals (see 28 CFR 548.13).
    (c) Medical diet foods.

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