[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 72 (Friday, April 12, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-9169]




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Part V





Department of Justice





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Bureau of Prisons



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28 CFR Part 547



Special Food or Meals; Final Rule

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Prisons

28 CFR Part 547

[BOP-1044-F]
RIN 1120-AA37


Special Food or Meals

AGENCY: Bureau of Prisons, Justice.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons is revising 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 dietary practices, and medical diet foods. This 
amendment is intended to provide for the secure and orderly operation 
of the institution.

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 13, 1996.

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 amending its 
regulations on special foods (28 CFR 547.20). A proposed rule on this 
subject was published in the Federal Register September 13, 1995 (60 FR 
47648). No comment was received on this proposed rule, and the Bureau 
is therefore adopting the proposed rule as final. In adopting the 
proposed rule as final, the Bureau is modifying one provision for the 
purpose of clarification. As proposed, paragraph (b) of Sec. 547.20 
referred to religious diet or ceremonial meals and included a cross 
reference to the pertinent regulations on religious beliefs and 
practices. Interim regulations on religious beliefs and practices were 
published in the Federal Register on September 6, 1995 (60 FR 46485). 
The wording in paragraph (b) and the cross reference have been adjusted 
accordingly.
    Members of the public may submit comment concerning this rule by 
writing the previously cited address. These comments will be considered 
but will receive no response in the Federal Register.
    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.

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), part 547 in subchapter C of 28 
CFR, chapter V is amended 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. Subpart C, consisting of Sec. 547.20, is revised to read as 
follows:

Subpart C--Special Food or Meals


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 dietary practices as authorized in accordance with 28 
CFR 548.20.
    (c) Medical diet foods.

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