[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 67 (Thursday, April 8, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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28 CFR Part 504



Acceptance of Donations; Final Rule

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Prisons

28 CFR Part 504

BOP-1075-F
RIN 1120-AA71


Acceptance of Donations

AGENCY: Bureau of Prisons, Justice.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons is removing from the 
Code of Federal Regulations obsolete regulations concerning the 
acceptance of donations.

EFFECTIVE DATE: April 8, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Rules Unit, 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 removing its 
regulations on the acceptance of donations (28 CFR part 504). A final 
rule on this subject was published in the Federal Register September 
22, 1989 (54 FR 39094) and was amended November 17, 1993 (58 FR 60768).
    Authority to accept donations for use by the Bureau of Prisons or 
Federal Prison Industries, Inc. was delegated by the Attorney General 
to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons in 28 CFR 0.96(s). This 
delegation was rescinded on January 28, 1999 (64 FR 4295). The Bureau 
is accordingly removing its regulations on the subject.
    Because an immediate rescission is required pursuant to the change 
in delegated authority, the Bureau finds good cause for exempting the 
provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553) requiring 
notice of proposed rulemaking, the opportunity for public comment, and 
delay in effective date. Members of the public may submit comments 
concerning this rule by writing to the previously cited address. These 
comments will be considered but will receive no response in the Federal 
Register.

Executive Order 12866

    This rule falls within a category of actions that the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) has determined not to constitute 
``significant regulatory actions'' under section 3(f) of Executive 
Order 12866 and, accordingly, it was not reviewed by OMB.

Executive Order 12612

    This regulation will not have substantial direct effects on the 
States, on the relationship between the national government and the 
States, or on distribution of power and responsibilities among the 
various levels of government. Therefore, in accordance with Executive 
Order 12612, it is determined that this rule does not have sufficient 
federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism 
Assessment.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Director of the Bureau of Prisons, in accordance with the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 605(b)), has reviewed this 
regulation and by approving it certifies that this regulation will not 
have a significant economic impact upon a substantial number of small 
entities for the following reasons: This rule pertains to the 
correctional management of offenders committed to the custody of the 
Attorney General or the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, and its 
economic impact is limited to the Bureau's appropriated funds.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

    This rule will not result in the expenditure by State, local and 
tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of 
$100,000,000 or more in any one year, and it will not significantly or 
uniquely affect small governments. Therefore, no actions were deemed 
necessary under the provisions of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 
1995.

Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996

    This rule is not a major rule as defined by Sec. 804 of the Small 
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. This rule will 
not result in an annual effect on the economy of $100,000,000 or more; 
a major increase in costs or prices; or significant adverse effects on 
competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or on 
the ability of United States-based companies to compete with foreign-
based companies in domestic and export markets.

Plain Language Instructions

    We try to write clearly. If you can suggest how to improve the 
clarity of these regulations, call or write Roy Nanovic, Rules Unit, 
Office of General Counsel, Bureau of Prisons, 320 First St., 
Washington, DC 20534; telephone (202) 514-6655.

List of Subjects in 28 CFR Part 504

    Administrative practice and procedure, Prisoners.
Kathleen Hawk Sawyer,
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(o), subchapter A of 28 CFR, chapter V 
is amended as set forth below.

SUBCHAPTER A--GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

PART 504--[REMOVED]

    1. In 28 CFR Subchapter A, Part 504 is removed.

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