[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Justice Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]



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Part XI



Department of Justice



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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                                            


  



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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

8 CFR Ch. I

21 CFR Ch. I

28 CFR Ch. I

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Department of Justice.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice is publishing its April 1996 
regulatory agenda pursuant to E.O. 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and 
Review,'' 58 FR 51735, and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 
sections 601-612 (1988).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Hinchman, Office of Policy 
Development, Department of Justice, Room 4256, 10th and Constitution 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530, (202) 514-8059.

Eleanor D. Acheson,

Assistant Attorney General, Office of Policy Development.

                                     Bureau of Prisons--Proposed Rule Stage                                     
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1674        Release of Information................................................................    1120-AA21 
1675        Postsecondary Education Programs......................................................    1120-AA25 
1676        Inmate Personal Property..............................................................    1120-AA46 
1677        Correspondence: Restricted Special Mail Procedures....................................    1120-AA48 
1678        Correspondence: Pretrial Inmates......................................................    1120-AA52 
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                                       Bureau of Prisons--Final Rule Stage                                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1679        Volunteer Community Service Projects..................................................    1120-AA03 
1680        Intensive Confinement Centers.........................................................    1120-AA11 
1681        Research..............................................................................    1120-AA14 
1682        Incoming Publications/Inmate Legal Activities.........................................    1120-AA15 
1683        Religious Beliefs and Practices.......................................................    1120-AA17 
1684        English as a Second Language Program..................................................    1120-AA19 
1685        Infectious Diseases...................................................................    1120-AA23 
1686        Plastic Surgery.......................................................................    1120-AA26 
1687        Fines and Costs.......................................................................    1120-AA29 
1688        Birth Control, Pregnancy, Child Placement, Abortion...................................    1120-AA31 
1689        Literacy Program......................................................................    1120-AA33 
1690        Inmate Discipline (Good Conduct Time).................................................    1120-AA34 
1691        Postsecondary Education Programs......................................................    1120-AA35 
1692        Drug Abuse Treatment Programs: Early Release Consideration............................    1120-AA36 
1693        Special Food..........................................................................    1120-AA37 
1694        Telephone Regulations and Inmate Financial Responsibility.............................    1120-AA39 
1695        Use of Force..........................................................................    1120-AA41 
1696        Inmate Organizations..................................................................    1120-AA42 
1697        Central Inmate Monitoring.............................................................    1120-AA43 
1698        Education Tests: Minimum Standards for Administration, Interpretation, and Use........    1120-AA44 
1699        Unescorted Transfers and Voluntary Surrenders.........................................    1120-AA45 
1700        Scope of Rules: National Security Considerations......................................    1120-AA47 
1701        Telephone Regulations and Inmate Financial Responsibility.............................    1120-AA49 
1702        Federal Prison Industries (FPI) Work Program..........................................    1120-AA50 
1703        Release Preparation Program...........................................................    1120-AA51 
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                                      Bureau of Prisons--Completed Actions                                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1704        Administrative Remedy Program.........................................................    1120-AA20 
1705        HIV Programs; Notification Provisions.................................................    1120-AA22 
1706        Inmate Work and Performance Pay Program...............................................    1120-AA28 

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1707        Correspondence........................................................................    1120-AA38 
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                                   Civil Rights Division--Proposed Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1708        Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities;              
            Children's Facilities.................................................................    1190-AA38 
1709        Redress Provisions for Persons of Japanese Ancestry: Guidelines under Ishida v. United              
            States................................................................................    1190-AA40 
1710        Redress Provisions for Persons of Japanese Ancestry: Guidelines for Those Who                       
            Involuntarily Returned to Japan During the War........................................    1190-AA42 
1711        Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines; Detectable Warnings.........    1190-AA43 
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                                     Civil Rights Division--Final Rule Stage                                    
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1712        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services;                
            Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities; Accessibility Standards..............    1190-AA26 
1713        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services...    1190-AA36 
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                                    Civil Rights Division--Long-Term Actions                                    
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1714        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities--               
            Implementation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972........................    1190-AA28 
1715        Procedures for Complaints of Employment Discrimination Filed Against Recipients of                  
            Federal Financial Assistance; Rescission of Limitation on Participation of the                      
            Department of Education...............................................................    1190-AA30 
1716        Amendment to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities--                      
            Implementation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964............................    1190-AA31 
1717        Amendment to Coordination of Enforcement of Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted                 
            Programs--Implementation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964..................    1190-AA32 
1718        Unfair Immigration-Related Employment Practices.......................................    1190-AA33 
1719        Procedures for the Administration of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, As                 
            Amended...............................................................................    1190-AA35 
1720        Implementation of the Provisions of the Voting Rights Act Regarding Language Minority               
            Groups................................................................................    1190-AA39 
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                                    Civil Rights Division--Completed Actions                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1721        Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities;              
            Children's Facilities.................................................................    1190-AA34 
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                              Drug Enforcement Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                              
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1722        Removal of Restrictions on Employing Certain Individuals..............................    1117-AA28 
1723        Exemption of Chemical Mixtures........................................................    1117-AA31 
1724        Diversion Control Fee Account.........................................................    1117-AA34 

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1725        Establishment of Freight Forwarding Facilities........................................    1117-AA36 
1726        Removal of Exemption for Products Containing Ephedrine With Guaifenesin (Which Are                  
            Lawfully Marketed Under the FDCA) From the Chemical Control Provisions of the CSA.....    1117-AA37 
1727        Exemption from Import/Export Requirements for Personal Medical Use....................    1117-AA38 
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                                Drug Enforcement Administration--Final Rule Stage                               
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1728        Prescriptions for Controlled Substances, Requirements for Use of Automated Data                     
            Processing Systems....................................................................    1117-AA03 
1729        Definition and Registration of Disposers..............................................    1117-AA19 
1730        Distribution of Chemical Import/Export Declaration....................................    1117-AA21 
1731        Waiver of Requirements for Distribution of Prescription Drug Products That Contain                  
            List I Chemicals......................................................................    1117-AA29 
1732        Manufacturer Reporting................................................................    1117-AA30 
1733        Removal of Exemption for Certain Pseudoephedrine Products Marketed Under the Federal                
            Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act..........................................................    1117-AA32 
1734        Consolidation, Elimination, and Clarification of Various Regulations..................    1117-AA33 
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                               Drug Enforcement Administration--Long-Term Actions                               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1735        Reporting on Psychotropic Substances..................................................    1117-AA22 
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                               Drug Enforcement Administration--Completed Actions                               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1736        Reports of Precursor and Essential Chemical Imports and Exports.......................    1117-AA17 
1737        Information for Exports of Precursor and Essential Chemicals..........................    1117-AA18 
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1738        Discipline of Attorneys and Representatives...........................................    1125-AA13 
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                            Executive Office for Immigration Review--Final Rule Stage                           
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1739        Motions and Appeals in Immigration Proceedings........................................    1125-AA01 
1740        Rules Concerning Conditional Permanent Residence for Alien Entrepreneurs in                         
            Deportation Proceedings...............................................................    1125-AA02 
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                                    General Administration--Final Rule Stage                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1741        Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of Justice..    1103-AA25 
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                              Immigration and Naturalization Service--Prerule Stage                             
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1742        F, J, and M Nonimmigrant Student Requirements for Admission, Tracking, Maintenance of               
            Status and for Employment Authorization...............................................    1115-AD16 
1743        Expansion of Direct Mail Program......................................................    1115-AD73 
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1744        Revised Grounds of Exclusion, Parole of Aliens into the United States, and Waivers of               
            Inadmissibility for Immigrants and Nonimmigrants......................................    1115-AB45 
1745        Visa Waiver Pilot Program.............................................................    1115-AB93 
1746        Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence: Conditional                
            Residents and Fiance(e)s..............................................................    1115-AC70 
1747        Mexican and Canadian Nonresident Alien Border Crossing Cards (BCCs)...................    1115-AD24 
1748        J Nonimmigrants: Requirements for Admission and Maintenance of Status; Employment                   
            Authorization.........................................................................    1115-AD37 
1749        Validity of Approved Petitions and Appeal Rights......................................    1115-AD45 
1750        Standardized Testing for Naturalization; Procedures for Approval of Test Providers....    1115-AD52 
1751        Nonimmigrant Classes; Diplomat and Government Representatives; Transits; Requirements               
            for Admission, Extension and Maintenance of Status....................................    1115-AD57 
1752        Procedures for Filing a Derivative Petition (Form I-730) for a Spouse and Unmarried                 
            Children of a Refugee/Asylee..........................................................    1115-AD59 
1753        Executing Final Order of Exclusion or Deportation; Conforming 72-Hour Notice                        
            Provisions............................................................................    1115-AD71 
1754        Nonimmigrant Classes; S Classification; Law Enforcement Initiatives; Alien Witnesses..    1115-AD86 
1755        Arrival/Departure Records; Retention of Departure Portion of the Form I-94 for                      
            Seaports..............................................................................    1115-AD94 
1756        Inspection of Alien Crew Members; 90-day Waiver.......................................    1115-AD95 
1757        Screening Requirements of Carriers for Reduction, Refund, or Waiver of Fines..........    1115-AD97 
1758        Border Services User Fee..............................................................    1115-AE01 
1759        Introduction of Secure Employment Authorization Document..............................    1115-AE06 
1760        Disclosure of Information.............................................................    1115-AE17 
1761        Designation of INS Certified Centers..................................................    1115-AE18 
1762        Acquisition of Citizenship; Equal Treatment of Women in Conferring Citizenship to                   
            Children Born Abroad..................................................................    1115-AE19 
1763        Apprehension, Custody and Detention; Aggravated Felony Convictions....................    1115-AE25 
1764        Temporary Protected Status; Designations and Extensions...............................    1115-AE26 
1765        Eligibility of Persons for Refugee Status and Withholding of Deportation; Elimination               
            of Parole Review Program for Excludable Mariel Cubans.................................    1115-AE30 
1766        Elimination of Listing of Transportation Lines Signatory to Contracts.................    1115-AE34 
1767        Manifest Requirements for In-Transit Passengers.......................................    1115-AE37 
1768        Contracts with Transportation Lines; Limiting Transfers of Transit Without Visa Aliens              
            in the United States to One; Electronic Ticketing.....................................    1115-AE41 
1769        Examinations Fee Account Schedule.....................................................    1115-AE42 
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                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Final Rule Stage                            
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1770        Nonimmigrant Classes; Temporary Employees.............................................    1115-AA25 
1771        Arrest and Detention of Aggravated Felons.............................................    1115-AB19 
1772        Nonimmigrant Classes; NATO-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7; Control of Employment of Aliens                 
            (Special Requirement for Admission, Extension and Maintenance of Status; NATO)........    1115-AB52 

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1773        Field Officers; Powers and Duties; Subpoena...........................................    1115-AB63 
1774        Nonimmigrant Classes; North American Free Trade Agreement (U.S.-Canada Free-Trade                   
            Agreement Amendments).................................................................    1115-AB72 
1775        Control of Employment of Aliens.......................................................    1115-AB73 
1776        Petition To Classify Alien as Immediate Relative of a United States Citizen or                      
            Preference Immigrant; Adjustment of Status to That of a Person Admitted for Permanent               
            Residence.............................................................................    1115-AC43 
1777        Conditional Basis of Lawful Permanent Residence for Certain Alien Spouses and Sons and              
            Daughters; Battered and Abused Conditional Residents..................................    1115-AC47 
1778        Treaty Aliens, E Classification.......................................................    1115-AC51 
1779        Release Procedures; Lawful Permanent Residents Convicted of Aggravated Felonies.......    1115-AC60 
1780        Temporary Alien Workers Seeking Classification Under the Immigration and Nationality                
            Act...................................................................................    1115-AC72 
1781        Registration and Fingerprinting of Nonimmigrants Designated by the Attorney General;                
            Removal of Certain Requirements for Nonimmigrants Bearing Iraqi and Kuwaiti Travel                  
            Documents.............................................................................    1115-AC83 
1782        Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence: Interview....    1115-AD12 
1783        Inspection of Persons Applying for Admission..........................................    1115-AD17 
1784        Classification of Certain Scientists of the Independent States of the Former Soviet                 
            Union and Baltic States as Employment-Based Immigrants................................    1115-AD29 
1785        Adjustment of Status; Certain Nationals of the Peoples Republic of China..............    1115-AD33 
1786        Privilege of Communication............................................................    1115-AD50 
1787        Revocation of Naturalization..........................................................    1115-AD54 
1788        Petitions for Employment-Based Immigrants.............................................    1115-AD55 
1789        INS Forms Available From the Superintendent of Documents..............................    1115-AD58 
1790        Issuance of Charging Documents by Asylum Officers.....................................    1115-AD64 
1791        Requests for Additional Evidence To Support Immigrant Visa Petitions..................    1115-AD70 
1792        Admission of Certain Nurses Seeking Nonimmigrant Classification Under the H-1A                      
            Category..............................................................................    1115-AD74 
1793        Certification of Designated Fingerprint Services (Outside Entities) To Take                         
            Fingerprints..........................................................................    1115-AD75 
1794        Fees for Participation in Dedicated Commuter Lanes at Selected Ports of Entry;                      
            Collection of Fees Under the Dedicated Commuter Lane Program; Port Passenger                        
            Accelerated Service System, PORTPASS..................................................    1115-AD82 
1795        Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence; Temporary                  
            Removal of Certain Restrictions on Eligibility........................................    1115-AD83 
1796        Revocations and Designation of International Airport Status for Ports of Entry for                  
            Aliens Arriving by Aircraft...........................................................    1115-AD84 
1797        Establishment of Form I-551, Alien Registration Receipt Card, as the Exclusive Form of              
            Registration for Lawful Permanent Residents...........................................    1115-AD87 
1798        Waiver of the Two-Year Home Country Physical Presence Requirement for Certain Foreign               
            Medical Graduates.....................................................................    1115-AD89 
1799        Fees Assessed for Defaulted Payments..................................................    1115-AD92 
1800        Preinspection Services for Aircraft, Vessels, and Trains Outside the United States                  
            (Preinspection).......................................................................    1115-AD98 
1801        Waiver of Educational Requirements for Naturalization of Certain Applicants...........    1115-AE02 
1802        Petition to Classify Alien as Immediate Relative of a U.S. Citizen or as a Preference               
            Immigrant; Self-Petitioning for Certain Battered or Abused Alien Spouses and Children.    1115-AE04 
1803        Nationality and Naturalization........................................................    1115-AE07 
1804        Notice to Carriers of the INS Policy on the Requirements of Arrival/Departure                       
            Manifests, Form I-94, and Fines Implications Under Section 231(a).....................    1115-AE11 
1805        Employer Sanctions Modifications......................................................    1115-AE21 
1806        Priority Dates for Employment-Based Petitions.........................................    1115-AE24 
1807        Amendment to Limitations on Discretion to Grant an Application for Relief Under                     
            Section 212(c)........................................................................    1115-AE27 
1808        Effect of Parole of Cuban and Haitian Nationals on Resettlement Assistance Eligibility    1115-AE29 
1809        Regulations Pertaining to Adjudications Processing....................................    1115-AE31 
1810        Processing of Applicants for Admission to the United States...........................    1115-AE32 
1811        Orphan Petitions; Petitions To Classify Alien as Immediate Relative of a United States              
            Citizen or Preference Immigrant; Change in Definition of Child........................    1115-AE33 
1812        Contracts with Transportation Lines; Signatory Authority..............................    1115-AE36 
1813        Adding Sanford, Florida to the List of Ports of Entry to Accept Applications for                    
            Direct Transit Without Visas (TWOV)...................................................    1115-AE40 
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                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Long-Term Actions                           
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1814        Seizure and Forfeiture of Conveyances.................................................    1115-AA95 
1815        Termination of Temporary Resident Status..............................................    1115-AB74 
1816        Contracts with Transportation Lines; Increasing the Liquidated damages for Carrier                  
            Violations of the TWOV Agreement to $3000.............................................    1115-AC17 
1817        Application for the Exercise of Discretion Under 212c, Aggravated Felons..............    1115-AC35 
1818        Consent To Reapply for Admission After Deportation, Removal, or Departure at                        
            Government Expense....................................................................    1115-AC37 
1819        Unavailability of TWOV to Citizens of the Former Socialist Federal Republic of                      
            Yugoslavia............................................................................    1115-AC87 
1820        Nonimmigrant Classes; B Visitor for Business or Pleasure..............................    1115-AC89 
1821        Physical and Mental Examination of Arriving Aliens....................................    1115-AD10 
1822        Citizenship Documents.................................................................    1115-AD51 
1823        Administrative Application for Suspension of Deportation Procedure Before a District                
            Director..............................................................................    1115-AD78 
1824        Regulation Changes Necessitated by the Break-up of the Soviet Union and                             
            Czechoslovakia, the Unification of the Two Germanies, and the Name Change of the                    
            Democratic Republic of Vietnam........................................................    1115-AD96 
1825        Automated Issuance of Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record..............................    1115-AD99 
1826        Cost of Detention of Stowaways........................................................    1115-AE03 
1827        Notice of Policy Regarding Fines Imposed on Carriers Who Bring Aliens to the United                 
            States Without Proper Documentation...................................................    1115-AE09 
1828        ''Master Exhibits'' Currently Available...............................................    1115-AE14 
1829        Immigration and Naturalization Service P-1 Nonimmigrants..............................    1115-AE38 
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                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Completed Actions                           
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1830        Temporary Protected Status............................................................    1115-AC30 
1831        Applicant Processing for Family Unity Benefits........................................    1115-AC39 
1832        Appellate Jurisdiction................................................................    1115-AD41 
1833        Issuance of Travel Documents Using Form I-131.........................................    1115-AD46 
1834        Resubmission of Rejected Applications for Legalization................................    1115-AD49 
1835        Temporary Alien Workers Seeking H Classifications for the Purpose of Obtaining                      
            Graduate Medical Education or Training................................................    1115-AD66 
1836        Reorganization of the Immigration and Naturalization Service..........................    1115-AD72 
1837        Waiver of Certain Types of Visas Unforeseen Emergency.................................    1115-AD77 
1838        Clarification of Filing Venue, Fees, and Filing Requirements for Certain Applications               
            for Replacement Alien Registration Card, Form I-551...................................    1115-AD81 
1839        Immigrant Petitions; Children of Widows and Widowers..................................    1115-AD91 
1840        Former Citizens of the United States Regaining United States Citizenship..............    1115-AE00 
1841        Nonimmigrant Classes; Transits; Requirements for Admission, Extension, and Maintenance              
            of Status.............................................................................    1115-AE05 
1842        Notice of Policy Regarding Contracts Between the Immigration and Naturalization                     
            Service and Transportation Lines......................................................    1115-AE08 
1843        Notice to Carriers of the INS Policy Requesting the U.S. Customs Service (USCS) to                  
            Deny or Revoke Permission to Unlade Passengers for Those That Are Delinquent in INS                 
            Fines Liquidated Damages..............................................................    1115-AE10 
1844        Order To Show Cause and Notice of Hearing: Apprehension, Custody, and Detention.......    1115-AE13 
1845        Subpoena Issuance Authority...........................................................    1115-AE15 
1846        Renewal of Immigration and Naturalization Service Citizens' Advisory Panel............    1115-AE28 
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                                      Legal Activities--Proposed Rule Stage                                     
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1847        Production or Disclosure of Material or Information...................................    1105-AA20 
1848        Violent Crime and Drug Emergency Areas................................................    1105-AA29 
1849        Qualifications for Chapter 13 Standing Trustees.......................................    1105-AA32 
1850        Implementation of Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act...................    1105-AA39 
1851        False Claims Amendments Act of 1986--Civil Investigative Demands......................    1105-AA42 

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1852        Implementation of the National Stolen Passenger Motor Vehicle Information System                    
            (NSPMVIS).............................................................................    1105-AA44 
1853        Filing of Informational Materials.....................................................    1105-AA45 
1854        Child Protection Restoration and Penalties Enhancement Act of 1990....................    1105-AA46 
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                                       Legal Activities--Final Rule Stage                                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1855        Revision of Regulations Governing the Remission or Mitigation of Civil and Criminal                 
            Forfeitures...........................................................................    1105-AA23 
1856        Qualifications for Trustees...........................................................    1105-AA30 
1857        Guidelines for Reviewing Applications for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses                
            Filed Under 11 USC 330................................................................    1105-AA33 
1858        Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Program................................................    1105-AA34 
1859        Recommendations to the President on Civil Aeronautics Board Decisions.................    1105-AA41 
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                                       Legal Activities--Long-Term Actions                                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1860        Criminal Fines Enforcement............................................................    1105-AA16 
1861        Federal Claims Collection Standards (FCCS)............................................    1105-AA31 
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                                       Legal Activities--Completed Actions                                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1862        Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Guidelines.....    1105-AA36 
1863        Use and Examination of Materials Submitted Pursuant to the Antitrust Civil Process Act    1105-AA37 
1864        Designation of Agencies to Receive and Investigate Reports Required Under the Victims               
            of Child Abuse Act....................................................................    1105-AA38 
1865        Procedures for Receipt and Consideration of Written Comments Submitted Under                        
            Subsection 2(b) of the Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act.........................    1105-AA40 
1866        Revision of Policy Concerning Consent To Try Civil Matters Before Magistrate Judges...    1105-AA43 
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                                 Office of Justice Programs--Proposed Rule Stage                                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1867        Arrest Policies in Domestic Violence Cases............................................    1121-AA35 
1868        Private Sector/Prison Industry Enhancement Certification..............................    1121-AA36 
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                                  Office of Justice Programs--Final Rule Stage                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1869        State Criminal Alien Assistance Program...............................................    1121-AA24 
1870        Violent Offender Incarceration and Truth in Sentencing Incentive Grant Program........    1121-AA25 
1871        Young American Medals Program.........................................................    1121-AA37 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1872        Confidentiality of Identifiable Research and Statistical Information..................    1121-AA33 
1873        Criminal Justice Block Grants.........................................................    1121-AA34 
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                                  Office of Justice Programs--Completed Actions                                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1874        Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to                        
            Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations........    1121-AA18 
1875        Victim Assistance Grant Program Guidelines............................................    1121-AA30 
1876        Criminal Justice Information Systems..................................................    1121-AA32 
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



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1674. RELEASE OF INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 
3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 513

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document consolidates procedures for releasing requested 
records in the possession of the Bureau of Prisons. The rule has been 
developed to help ensure that the Bureau of Prisons is in compliance 
with the statutory requirements of the Freedom of Information Act (5 
USC 552) and the Privacy Act (5 USC 552a) and to supplement Department 
of Justice regulations at 28 CFR 16 implementing those statutes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/96
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA21
_______________________________________________________________________




1675. POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 
4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 
to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 544

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document restricts eligibility for Bureau payment of 
tuition for inmates who are refusing participation in the Inmate 
Financial Responsibility Program and for inmates who have a deportation 
detainer.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________




1676. INMATE PERSONAL PROPERTY

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621; 18 USC 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 
18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081; 18 USC 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 
5039; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 553.10 to 553.15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document revises procedures governing the transfer of 
inmate personal property between institutions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/01/96                    61 FR 14440
NPRM Comment Period End         05/31/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC 754, 320 First Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________




1677. CORRESPONDENCE: RESTRICTED SPECIAL MAIL PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing

[[Page 23182]]

Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 551; 5 USC 552a; 18 USC 1791; 18 USC 3621; 18 
USC 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081; 18 USC 
4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 540.18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document provides for restricted special mail procedures 
in instances where the Warden has reason to believe that the special 
mail may pose or may threaten physical harm to the intended recipient.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/14/96                     61 FR 5846
NPRM Comment Period End         04/15/96
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________




1678.  CORRESPONDENCE: PRETRIAL INMATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 551; 5 USC 552a; 18 USC 1791; 18 USC 3621; 18 
USC 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081; 18 USC 
4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 540.14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document requires that general correspondence from 
pretrial inmates may not be sealed and may be read and inspected by 
staff.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1679. VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  18 USC 1512; 18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 
4001; 18 USC 4005; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 4161 to 
4166; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 551.60

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document establishes provisions for Voluntary Community 
Service Projects. A volunteer community service project is a project 
designed to provide for the public good which has been developed by 
local government or by a nonprofit charitable organization for approval 
by the Bureau. This rule provides for the voluntary participation by an 
inmate in a volunteer community service project. The intent of this 
rule is to promote the public interest and provide for the security and 
good order of the institution by reducing inmate idleness.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/19/93                     58 FR 5210
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________




1680. INTENSIVE CONFINEMENT CENTERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 
4042; 18 USC 4046; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 
5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 524.31 to 524.34

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document establishes procedures for the operation of a 
specialized program combining features of a military boot camp with the 
traditional correctional values of the Bureau of Prisons. Inmates who 
successfully complete this program may be placed in community-based 
programs for longer periods of time than ordinarily permitted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________




1681. RESEARCH

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 
4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 
to 510

[[Page 23183]]

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 512.10 to 512.22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document will revise Bureau regulations in conformance 
with newly issued Departmental regulations on the Protection of Human 
Subjects. This action is necessary to provide for the establishment and 
operation of Bureau institutional review boards, to simplify the 
application process, and to clarify existing policy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/23/94                    59 FR 13860
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________




1682. INCOMING PUBLICATIONS/INMATE LEGAL ACTIVITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 551; 5 USC 552a; 18 USC 1791; 18 USC 3621 to 
3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 
USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510; 28 USC 1346(b); 28 
USC 2671 to 2680

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 540.71; 28 CFR 543.11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends Bureau regulations on Incoming 
Publications to require that inmates in medium security, high security, 
and administrative institutions may receive softcover publications only 
from the publisher, book club, or bookstore. A conforming amendment is 
made to the Bureau's regulations on Inmate Legal Activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/18/94                     59 FR 2668
NPRM Comment Period End         03/21/94
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________




1683. RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND PRACTICES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 
4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 
to 510; 42 USC 1996

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 548.10 to 548.20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends the Bureau's regulations on religious 
beliefs and practices in order to provide for the uniform 
implementation of a common fare religious diet menu and to simplify and 
update procedures relating to religious beliefs and practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/06/95                    60 FR 46485
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA17
_______________________________________________________________________




1684. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 
4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 
to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 544.40 to 544.44

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document incorporates statutory mandatory functional 
literacy requirements into Bureau regulations. These functional 
literacy requirements provide that inmates who are not proficient in 
English must participate in an English as a Second Language program 
until they function at the eighth grade level on a nationally 
recognized test.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/29/94                    59 FR 14724
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________




1685. INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 
4005; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 
5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 549

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document combines existing regulations on HIV programs 
with provisions applicable to correctional management of tuberculosis 
and hepatitis B.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/05/95                    60 FR 52278
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/04/95
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________




1686. PLASTIC SURGERY

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 
4005; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 
5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

[[Page 23184]]

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 549

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document revises the Bureau's regulations on plastic 
surgery to allow for approval ordinarily only in cases where plastic 
surgery is a standard medical treatment for a current condition and for 
the protection of WITSEC inmate identities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/20/95                    60 FR 54288
NPRM Comment Period End         12/19/95
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________




1687. FINES AND COSTS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3565; 18 USC 3568 to 3569; 18 USC 3621; 18 USC 
3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 4161 to 
4166; 18 USC 4201 to 4218; 18 USC 5031 to 5042; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 571.50 to 571.56

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document will revise Bureau regulations to update 
procedures for processing a fine or costs ordered by the court with 
respect to an inmate convicted of an offense committed before November 
1, 1987.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________




1688. BIRTH CONTROL, PREGNANCY, CHILD PLACEMENT, ABORTION

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  18 USC 1512; 18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 
4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 4161 to 4166; 18 USC 
5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 551.22 to 551.24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document removes references to restrictions on Bureau 
funding of an elective abortion. Removal of these references is 
necessary to conform to changes in legislative authority. This document 
also makes various editorial or organizational changes for the sake of 
clarity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/06/94                    59 FR 62968
Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________




1689. LITERACY PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 
4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 
to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 544.70 to 544.76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document implements statutory provisions which make an 
inmate's vesting of good conduct time contingent upon the inmate's 
obtaining or making satisfactory progress toward obtaining a General 
Educational Degree or high school diploma. Additional changes to the 
regulations on the Bureau's literacy program are made for the sake of 
clarification or simplification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action Effective          12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________




1690. INMATE DISCIPLINE (GOOD CONDUCT TIME)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 
4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 
to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 541

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document implements provisions of the Violent Crime 
Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 which require that inmates 
sentenced for crimes of violence display ``exemplary compliance'' with 
institution regulations in order to earn good conduct time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/26/95                    60 FR 54922
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/95
Final Action                    07/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________




1691. POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 
4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC

[[Page 23185]]

5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 544.20 to 544.23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document clarifies requirements for tuition funding 
sources and makes various administrative changes in the operation of 
the program. The intent of this revision is to provide for the more 
efficient use of Bureau resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________




1692. DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS: EARLY RELEASE CONSIDERATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 
4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 4251 to 4255; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 
USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document implements provisions of the Violent Crime 
Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 which allow for consideration 
of early release of eligible non-violent offenders who complete a 
residential drug abuse treatment program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/25/95                    60 FR 27692
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________




1693. SPECIAL FOOD

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 
4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 
to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 547

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document clarifies the Bureau's regulations on the 
introduction of special foods into an institution.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/13/95                    60 FR 47648
NPRM Comment Period End         11/13/95
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA37
_______________________________________________________________________




1694. TELEPHONE REGULATIONS AND INMATE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 
4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 540

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document postpones the effective date for certain 
provisions of the final rule on Telephone Regulations and Inmate 
Financial Responsibility which was published on April 4, 1994.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/02/96                       61 FR 90
Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action Effective          12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________




1695. USE OF FORCE

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621; 18 USC 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 
18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509; 
28 USC 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 552.24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document increases the frequency of staff monitoring of 
inmates in four-point restraints.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________




1696. INMATE ORGANIZATIONS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  18 USC 1512; 18 USC 3621; 18 USC 3622; 18 USC 3624; 
18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4005; 18 USC 4081; 18 USC 4082; 18 USC 4161 to 
4166; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 551.30 to 551.36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document generally revises the regulations governing 
inmate organizations. The revised provisions prohibit fund-raising 
activities by inmates and require the orderly disbursement of 
accumulated funds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/20/95                    60 FR 54289
NPRM Comment Period End         12/19/95
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 23186]]

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________




1697. CENTRAL INMATE MONITORING

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3521 to 3528; 18 USC 3621; 18 USC 3622; 18 USC 
3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081; 18 USC 4082; 18 USC 5006 
to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 524.70 to 524.78

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document revises regulations on the Bureau's central 
inmate monitoring system for general clarity, to remove obsolete 
categories, to update staff responsibilities, and to make various 
changes in administrative procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________




1698. EDUCATION TESTS: MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ADMINISTRATION, 
INTERPRETATION, AND USE

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621; 18 USC 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 
18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081; 18 USC 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 
5039; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 544.10 to 544.13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document rescinds existing Bureau regulations on testing 
requirements, as guidelines established by test publishers are adequate 
for the administrative processing of education tests.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/96
Final Action Effective          06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




1699. UNESCORTED TRANSFERS AND VOLUNTARY SURRENDERS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621; 18 USC 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 
18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081; 18 USC 4082; 18 USC 4161 to 4166; 18 USC 5006 
to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 522.30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document updates statutory citations and makes an 
editorial change in the heading of the subpart.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/96
Final Action Effective          06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________




1700. SCOPE OF RULES: NATIONAL SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621; 18 USC 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 
18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081; 18 USC 4082; 18 USC 4161 to 4166; 18 USC 5006 
to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 501

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document allows for special administrative measures 
which may be taken with regard to a specific inmate when necessary to 
avoid the risk of disclosure of classified information that could 
endanger national security.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/13/95                    60 FR 53490
Final Action                    07/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________




1701.  TELEPHONE REGULATIONS AND INMATE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 551; 5 USC 552a; 18 USC 1791; 18 USC 3013; 18 
USC 3571; 18 USC 3572; 18 USC 3621; 18 USC 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 
3663; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081; 18 USC 4082; 18 USC 5006 
to 5024; ...

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 540.105; 28 CFR 545.11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document establishes limitations on telephone privileges 
and commissary privileges for inmates who refuse to participate in the 
inmate financial responsibility program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/02/96                       61 FR 92
NPRM Comment Period End         03/04/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534

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Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




1702.  FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES (FPI) WORK PROGRAM

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  18 USC 4126

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 345.11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document clarifies the definition of ``FPI Work 
Status.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/96
Final Action Effective          06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




1703.  RELEASE PREPARATION PROGRAM

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3565; 18 USC 3568 to 3569; 18 USC 3582; 18 USC 
3621; 18 USC 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081; 
18 USC 4082; 18 USC 4161 to 4166; 18 USC 4201 to 4218; 18 USC 5006 to 
5024; 18 USC 5031 to 5042; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 571.10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document provides for exceptions in the operation of the 
inmate release preparation program at an administrative maximum 
security institution.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1704. ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDY PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 542

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/02/96                       61 FR 86
Final Action Effective          02/05/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________




1705. HIV PROGRAMS; NOTIFICATION PROVISIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 549.16

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Superseded by RIN 1120-AA23     10/05/95                    60 FR 52278

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA22
_______________________________________________________________________




1706. INMATE WORK AND PERFORMANCE PAY PROGRAM

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 545.20 to 545.31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/04/96                      61 FR 378
Final Action Effective          01/04/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________




1707. CORRESPONDENCE

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 540

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/18/95                    60 FR 65204
Final Action Effective          12/18/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



_______________________________________________________________________




1708. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR 
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES; CHILDREN'S FACILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12186; 5 USC 301; 28 USC 509; PL 101-336; 28 
USC 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On July 26, 1991, the Department published its final rules 
implementing titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act 
(ADA), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by 
public entities (title II) and in places of accommodation and 
commercial facilities (title III). Those regulations included 
accessibility guidelines but did not specifically include guidelines 
for facilities designed for children.
This rule amends the ADA Standards for Accessible Design to include 
guidelines based on children's dimensions and anthropometrics and 
applies to newly constructed and altered facilities that are designed 
for use primarily by children. The rule ensures that newly constructed 
and altered children's facilities are readily accessible to and usable 
by children with disabilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John L. Wodatch, Chief, Disability Rights Section, 
Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, P.O. Box 66738, 
Washington, DC 20035-6738
Phone: 800 514-0301
TDD: 800 514-0383
Fax: 202 307-1198

RIN: 1190-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




1709.  REDRESS PROVISIONS FOR PERSONS OF JAPANESE ANCESTRY: 
GUIDELINES UNDER ISHIDA V. UNITED STATES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  50 USC app. 1989; Ishida v. United States, No. 94-
5151 (Fed. Cir. July 6, 1995)

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 74.3(b)(9)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the Department's regulations governing 
redress provisions for persons of Japanese ancestry under the Civil 
Liberties Act of 1988 to make eligible for payments of $20,000 those 
persons who were born after their parents ``voluntarily'' evacuated 
from the prohibited military zones of the West Coast of the United 
States as a result of military proclamations issued pursuant to 
Executive Order 9066. This change is being made as a result of a 
decision adverse to the Federal government in the Federal Circuit case 
Ishida v. United States.
This rule also makes eligible for redress those persons who were born 
outside the prohibited military zones in the United States after their 
parents were released from internment camps during the defined war 
period and whose parents had resided in the prohibited military zones 
on the West Coast immediately prior to their internment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Tink D. Cooper, Attorney, Department of Justice, Civil 
Rights Division, Office of Redress Administration, P.O. Box 66260, 
Washington, DC 20035-6260
Phone: 202 219-6900
TDD: 202 219-4710

RIN: 1190-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________




1710.  REDRESS PROVISIONS FOR PERSONS OF JAPANESE ANCESTRY: 
GUIDELINES FOR THOSE WHO INVOLUNTARILY RETURNED TO JAPAN DURING THE WAR

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  50 USC app. 1989 et seq

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 74.4(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the Department's regulations governing 
redress provisions for persons of Japanese ancestry under the Civil 
Liberties Act of 1988 to make eligible for payments of $20,000 those 
persons who were otherwise eligible for redress under these 
regulations, but who involuntarily relocated (or who lacked the 
necessary capacity to relocate voluntarily) to Japan during World War 
II. In practice, this amendment will make potentially eligible those 
persons who were evacuated, relocated, or interned by the United States 
Government, and who, as minors, involuntarily relocated (or lacked the 
capacity to leave the custody and control of their parents or guardians 
who chose to relocate) to Japan during World War II.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Tink D. Cooper, Attorney, Department of Justice, Civil 
Rights Division, Office of Redress Administration, P.O. Box 66260, 
Washington, DC 20035-6260
Phone: 202 219-6900
TDD: 202 219-4710

RIN: 1190-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________




1711.  AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES; 
DETECTABLE WARNINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510; 42 USC 12186(b)

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1991, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers 
Compliance Board (Access Board) issued the Americans with Disabilities 
Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), later codified at 36 CFR part 
1191. Sections 1 through 10 of ADAAG were adopted as the accessibility 
standards for the Americans with Disabilities Act by the Department of 
Justice, codified at 28 CFR part 36, and by the Department of 
Transportation, codified 49 CFR part 37. These Standards for Accessible 
Design included a requirement that small raised truncated domes be used 
at curb ramps, hazardous vehicular areas, and certain reflecting pool 
edges in order to warn

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pedestrians who are blind or who have vision impairments of potential 
hazards in the circulation path.
By a joint final rule published on April 12, 1994, at 59 FR 17442, the 
Access Board, the Department of Justice (RIN 1190-AA25) and the 
Department of Transportation, suspended this requirement until July 26, 
1996, in order to permit the Access Board to conduct further studies on 
the effectiveness of these detectable warnings. As a result of that 
initial study, the Access Board has determined that further research is 
needed. Therefore, the Department of Justice, the Access Board, and the 
Department of Transportation jointly propose to extend the suspension 
of this detectable warning requirement until July 26, 1998.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janet L. Blizard, Supervisory Attorney, Department of 
Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section, P.O. Box 
66738, Washington, DC 20035-6738
Phone: 202 514-0301
TDD: 800 514-0383
Fax: 202 307-1198

RIN: 1190-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



_______________________________________________________________________




1712. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE AND LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT SERVICES; PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES; 
ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12134; 42 USC 12186; 5 USC 301; 28 USC 509; 28 
USC 510; PL 101-336

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 35; 28 CFR 36; 28 CFR 37; 28 CFR 38

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On July 26, 1991, the Department published its final rules 
implementing titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act 
(ADA), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by 
public entities (title II) and in places of public accommodation and 
commercial facilities (title III). Those regulations included 
accessibility guidelines required for facilities covered by title III -
- The ADA Standards for Accessible Design -- but did not specifically 
include guidelines for facilities covered by title II, such as 
courthouses or prisons. Title II entities now have the option of using 
the ADA standards (without certain exceptions applicable only to title 
III facilities) or another existing standard, the Uniform Federal 
Accessibility Standards.
The final rule will amend titles II and III to adopt a revised version 
of the ADA Standards, which incorporates new guidelines for facilities 
typically covered by title II. The new guidelines were issued as the 
interim final ADA Accessibility Guidelines by the Access Board and were 
published on the same day as the Department's proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/94                    59 FR 31808
NPRM Comment Period End         08/19/94
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: John Wodatch, Chief, Disability Rights Section, 
Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, P.O. Box 66738, 
Washington, DC 20035-6738
Phone: 800 514-0301
TDD: 800 514-0383
Fax: 202 307-1198

RIN: 1190-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________




1713. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE AND LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12134; 5 USC 301; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510; PL 
101-336

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed amendment would revise the Department's 
regulation implementing Title II to clarify the requirement for 
installation of curb ramps at existing pedestrian walkways and to 
extend the time period for compliance beyond the current deadline of 
January 26, 1995. This amendment responds to public concerns about the 
unique and significant capital expense involved in the installation of 
curb ramps.
The amendment would establish a two-tier system under which public 
entities would be required to provide access to pedestrian walkways 
serving government offices, public transportation, public 
accommodations, places of employment, and the residences of individuals 
with disabilities by January 26, 2000. Access to existing pedestrian 
walkways in other areas would be required by January 26, 2005. The 
proposed rule would require public entities to included a schedule for 
the implementation of these requirements in their transition plans.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/95                    60 FR 58462
NPRM Comment Period End         01/26/96
Comment Period Extended to 3/1/
96                              02/06/96                     61 FR 4389
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John L. Wodatch, Chief, Disability Rights Section, 
Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, P.O. Box 66738, 
Washington, DC 20035-6738
Phone: 800 514-0301
TDD: 800 514-0383
Fax: 202 307-1198

RIN: 1190-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



_______________________________________________________________________




1714. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED 
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES--IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION 
AMENDMENTS OF 1972

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 42 subpart J (New)

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Merrily A. Friedlander
Phone: 202 307-2222
TDD: 202 307-2678
Fax: 202 307-0595

RIN: 1190-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________




1715. PROCEDURES FOR COMPLAINTS OF EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION FILED 
AGAINST RECIPIENTS OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; RESCISSION OF 
LIMITATION ON PARTICIPATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 42; 29 CFR 1691

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Merrily A. Friedlander
Phone: 202 307-2222
TDD: 202 307-2678

RIN: 1190-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




1716. AMENDMENT TO NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS AND 
ACTIVITIES--IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 42.101 to 42.112

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Merrily A. Friedlander
Phone: 202 307-2222
TDD: 202 307-2678
Fax: 202 307-0595

RIN: 1190-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________




1717. AMENDMENT TO COORDINATION OF ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION IN 
FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS--IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL 
RIGHTS ACT OF 1964

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 42.401 to 42.415

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Merrily A. Friedlander
Phone: 202 307-2222
TDD: 202 307-2678
Fax: 202 307-0595

RIN: 1190-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________




1718. UNFAIR IMMIGRATION-RELATED EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 44.100 to 44.305

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/14/91                    56 FR 40247
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/14/91
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/15/91


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James S. Angus
Phone: 202 616-5594
TDD: 202 616-5525
Fax: 202 616-5509

RIN: 1190-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________




1719. PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SECTION 5 OF THE VOTING 
RIGHTS ACT OF 1965, AS AMENDED

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 51

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: George A. Schneider
Phone: 202 307-3153

RIN: 1190-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________




1720. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT 
REGARDING LANGUAGE MINORITY GROUPS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 55

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Susanna C. Lorenzo-Giguere
Phone: 202 514-9822
Fax: 202 307-3961

RIN: 1190-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



_______________________________________________________________________




1721. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR 
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES; CHILDREN'S FACILITIES

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 1190-AA38      03/29/96

RIN: 1190-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1722. REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  21 USC 822

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1301.76(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes certain restrictions on the employment by 
registrants of individuals convicted of a felony offense relating to 
controlled substances, persons denied DEA registration or who had it 
revoked for cause.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: DEA-118

Agency Contact: G. Thomas Gitchel, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement 
Administration, Washington, DC 20537
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________




1723. EXEMPTION OF CHEMICAL MIXTURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  21 USC 802; 21 USC 830; 21 USC 871(b)

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Domestic Chemical Diversion Control Act of 1993 removed 
the exemption from regulation for chemical mixtures. Chemical mixtures 
are now regulated, unless specifically exempted by the Administrator. 
In the proposed rule regarding the implementation of the Domestic 
Chemical Diversion Control Act of 1993, DEA proposed regulations 
regarding exemption of chemical mixtures. Based on industry comments, 
the proposed regulations were subsequently withdrawn for reassessment 
and consultation with industry. These proposed regulations establish 
the new provisions regarding the exemption of chemical mixtures. Based 
on extensive consultations with industry, the regulations are intended 
to establish the least possible burden on industry while remaining 
consistent with the requirements of the law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-137

Agency Contact: Howard McClain, Jr., Chief, Drug and Chemical 
Evaluation Section, Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, 
Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7183

RIN: 1117-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________




1724. DIVERSION CONTROL FEE ACCOUNT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  21 USC 802; 21 USC 821; 21 USC 822; 21 USC 871(b)

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In furtherance of the DEA's 1992 final rule regarding the 
increase of application fees (57 FR 60148), DEA is publishing this 
explanation of the components of the diversion control program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA Number 140P

Agency Contact: G. Thomas Gitchel, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement 
Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________




1725.  ESTABLISHMENT OF FREIGHT FORWARDING FACILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  21 USC 821 to 824; 21 USC 827; 21 USC 871(b); 21 USC 
875; 21 USC 877; 21 USC 958(d); 21 USC 965

[[Page 23192]]

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1301; 21 CFR 1304

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is proposing to amend its regulations to define the term 
Freight Forwarding Facility and to exempt such facilities from the 
requirement of registration, in response to industry requests for 
recognition of such facilities. The proposed amendments will establish 
the regulatory guidelines under which registrants may utilize a freight 
forwarding facility while shipping controlled substances to another 
registrant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA Number 143P

Agency Contact: G. Thomas Gitchel, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement 
Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297
Fax: 202 307-8570

RIN: 1117-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________




1726.  REMOVAL OF EXEMPTION FOR PRODUCTS CONTAINING EPHEDRINE 
WITH GUAIFENESIN (WHICH ARE LAWFULLY MARKETED UNDER THE FDCA) FROM THE 
CHEMICAL CONTROL PROVISIONS OF THE CSA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  21 USC 802; 21 USC 811; 21 USC 830; 21 USC 871(b)

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1309; 21 CFR 1310; 21 CFR 1313

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is proposing to remove the exemption for certain products 
containing ephedrine in combination with guaifenesin (which are 
lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) 
from the provisions of the CSA. Due to the large-scale utilization of 
FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) ephedrine/guaifenesin products for 
the clandestine manufacture of controlled substances, DEA has 
determined that such products should be subject to the chemical control 
provisions of the CSA to prevent their diversion.
The Domestic Chemical Diversion Control Act of 1993 removed the 
exemption for single-entity ephedrine products lawfully marketed under 
the FDCA. In response to that, laboratory operators have searched for 
alternate sources of precursor material. This has led to the illicit 
use of OTC pseudoephedrine and ephedrine/guaifenesin products. The 
illicit use of pseudoephedrine is the subject of a Federal Register 
Notice published on 10/31/95 (60 FR 55348).
This action proposes to make certain products containing ephedrine and 
guaifenesin subject to the requirements of the CSA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA Number 141P

Agency Contact: Howard McClain, Jr., Chief, Drug and Chemical 
Evaluation Section, Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, 
Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7183
Fax: 202 307-8570

RIN: 1117-AA37
_______________________________________________________________________




1727.  EXEMPTION FROM IMPORT/EXPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL 
MEDICAL USE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  21 USC 952; 21 USC 956 to 958

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1311

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is amending the exemption from the import/export 
requirements of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) for individuals 
carrying personal use quantities of controlled substances into or out 
of the United States. The exemption is being amended to restrict the 
exemption to only those drugs that may be marketed or distributed 
exemption to only those controlled substances that may be marketed or 
distributed lawfully under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act 
(FDCA). If a controlled substance is not approved under the FDCA, it 
will be subject to the import/export requirements of the CSA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA Number 146I

Agency Contact: G. Thomas Gitchel, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement 
Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297
Fax: 202 307-8570

RIN: 1117-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1728. PRESCRIPTIONS FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF 
AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  21 USC 821; 21 USC 829; 21 USC 871(b)

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1306.21; 21 CFR 1306.22; 21 CFR 1306.26; 21 CFR 
1306.31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend existing regulations concerning the 
maintenance and retrieval of controlled substance prescription 
information stored in automated data processing systems. The rule is 
intended to clarify and simplify existing requirements. Some of these 
requirements are being met in another rule concerning the facsimile 
transmission of prescriptions.
This rule will be withdrawn, the remaining proposed amendments have

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been superseded by amendments made in the pending NPRM entitled 
Consolidation, Elimination, and Clarification of Various Regulations 
(RIN 1117-AA33).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/05/89                    54 FR 36815
NPRM Comment Period End         11/24/89                    54 FR 43436
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: G. Thomas Gitchel, Chief, State and Industry Section, 
Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement 
Administration, Washington, DC 20537
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________




1729. DEFINITION AND REGISTRATION OF DISPOSERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  21 USC 821; 21 USC 822; 21 USC 823; 21 USC 824; 21 
USC 871(b); 21 USC 875; 21 USC 877

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In years past, most pharmaceutical manufacturers and 
wholesalers, as a service to their customers, accepted returns of 
outdated/damaged merchandise. Also, agencies such as DEA and state 
Boards of Pharmacy accepted surrendered drugs or witnessed their 
disposal by controlled substance registrants. Over the past several 
years, environmental concerns and regulations have eliminated many of 
the disposal options which had been available. As a result, drug 
producers and government agencies alike are increasingly reluctant to 
be involved in the disposal process. Due to these factors and the time 
and resources expended by DEA and manufacturers, a disposer 
registration has become an essential link in the legitimate 
distribution chain. Therefore, DEA is proposing the establishment of a 
new category of controlled substance registrant as a disposer.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/23/95                    60 FR 43732
NPRM Comment Period End         10/23/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA 108

Agency Contact: James A. Pacella, Chief, Policy Unit, Office of 
Diversion Control, Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement 
Administration, Washington, DC 20537
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________




1730. DISTRIBUTION OF CHEMICAL IMPORT/EXPORT DECLARATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  21 USC 802; 21 USC 830; 21 USC 871(b); 21 USC 971

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1313

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The DEA is amending its regulations concerning the 
disposition of Copy 3 of the Precursor and Essential Chemical Import/
Export Declaration (DEA Form 486). The amendment is being made to 
eliminate confusion between the regulation and the instructions set 
forth on the reporting form.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/23/93                    58 FR 49455
NPRM Comment Period End         11/22/93
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA 110

Agency Contact: James A. Pacella, Chief, Policy Unit, Office of 
Diversion Control, Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement 
Administration, Washington, DC 20537
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA21
_______________________________________________________________________




1731. WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG 
PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN LIST I CHEMICALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  21 USC 802; 21 USC 822; 21 USC 871(b)

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1309; 21 CFR 1310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend 21 CFR, parts 1309 and 1310, to waive 
the requirement for registration, and allow the use of records required 
to be kept under FDA regulations in lieu of maintaining separate DEA 
records, for the distribution of drug products that are subject to 
regulation as List I chemicals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/95                    60 FR 49527
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-133

Agency Contact: G. Thomas Gitchel, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement 
Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________




1732. MANUFACTURER REPORTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  21 USC 802; 21 USC 830; 21 USC 871(b)

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule specifies the reporting requirements for bulk

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chemical manufacturers, as required by the Domestic Chemical Diversion 
Control Act of 1993. The rule provides that existing reports may be 
used to satisfy the reporting requirement.
Regulations concerning this requirement were previously proposed in the 
NPRM re: Implementation of the Domestic Chemical Diversion Control Act 
of 1993 (1117-AA23). Following industry comments, the reporting 
provisions were withdrawn for further consideration and consultation 
with industry. Based on consultations with industry new regulations are 
now being proposed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/95                    60 FR 49529
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-135

Agency Contact: Howard McClain, Jr., Chief, Drug and Chemical 
Evaluation Section, Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, 
Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7183

RIN: 1117-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




1733. REMOVAL OF EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PSEUDOEPHEDRINE PRODUCTS MARKETED 
UNDER THE FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  21 USC 802; 21 USC 811; 21 USC 830; 21 USC 871(b)

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1309; 21 CFR 1310; 21 CFR 1313

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is proposing to remove certain pseudoephedrine products 
from the exemption granted to drug products that are marketed under the 
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, based on evidence that the 
products are being diverted for the illicit manufacture of controlled 
substances. DEA is proposing to limit the regulation of these products 
to the distribution level through waiver of the registration 
requirement for retailers and establishment of a threshold that will 
not require recordkeeping and reporting for sales of personal use 
quantities to legitimate users. Further, the number of products to be 
regulated has been limited.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/31/95                    60 FR 55347
NPRM Comment Period End         01/02/96
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-138

Agency Contact: Howard McClain, Jr., Chief, Drug and Chemical 
Evaluation Section, Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, 
Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7183

RIN: 1117-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________




1734. CONSOLIDATION, ELIMINATION, AND CLARIFICATION OF VARIOUS 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  21 USC 802; 21 USC 871(b)

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1301; 21 CFR 1302; 21 CFR 1304; 21 CFR 1305; 21 
CFR 1306; 21 CFR 1307; 21 CFR 1310; 21 CFR 1311; 21 CFR 1316

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Consistent with the White House National Performance Review 
initiative, DEA has conducted a review of Title 21, Code of Federal 
Regulations, Parts 1300 to End. In the course of this review, DEA has 
identified a number of areas in the regulations where steps can be 
taken to eliminate outdated requirements, consolidate related sections, 
and otherwise streamline the regulations. This action should reduce the 
regulations and provide a more consistent and easily understood 
framework of guidelines for industry to follow in complying with the 
requirements of the Controlled Substances Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/05/96                     61 FR 8503
Correction                      03/21/96                    61 FR 11594
NPRM Comment Period End         07/31/96                     61 FR 8503
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA Number 139P

Agency Contact: G. Thomas Gitchel, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement 
Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1735. REPORTING ON PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1304

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/18/93                    58 FR 53680
NPRM Comment Period End         12/17/93


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James A. Pacella
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA22
_______________________________________________________________________

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1736. REPORTS OF PRECURSOR AND ESSENTIAL CHEMICAL IMPORTS AND EXPORTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1310; 21 CFR 1313

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Prior to NPRM         12/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James A. Pacella
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA17
_______________________________________________________________________




1737. INFORMATION FOR EXPORTS OF PRECURSOR AND ESSENTIAL CHEMICALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1313

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       12/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James A. Pacella
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1738.  DISCIPLINE OF ATTORNEYS AND REPRESENTATIVES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1252b; 8 USC 1362

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 292

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends 8 CFR parts 3 and 292 by changing both the 
present procedures for disciplining attorneys and representatives who 
practice before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, which 
includes the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Immigration Courts 
and the procedures for disciplining attorneys and representatives who 
practice before the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). This 
rule also includes a provision which as promulgated as an interim rule 
on April 6, 1992, pursuant to section 545 of the Immigration Act of 
1990, Public Law 101-649 (IMMACT), concerning sanctions against 
attorneys or representatives who engage in frivolous behavior in 
immigration proceedings. This rule outlines the authority of EOIR to 
investigate and impose disciplinary sanctions against attorneys and 
representatives who practice before its tribunals. The rule clarifies 
the authority of the INS to investigate complaints regarding attorneys 
and representatives who practice before the INS and outlines the 
procedures by which the INS may initiate disciplinary proceedings 
before EOIR against practitioners who before the INS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/96
Interim Final Rule              07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Margaret M. Philbin, General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2400, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1125-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1739. MOTIONS AND APPEALS IN IMMIGRATION PROCEEDINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 1252b; 
8 USC 1362; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510; 28 USC 1746; Sec. 2, Reorg. Plan 
No. 2 of 1950; 3 CFR, 1949 to 1953 Comp, p 1002

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 1; 8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 
242

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, June 1991.

Abstract: Proposed regulations were published in the Federal Register 
on June 7, 1994 (59 FR 29386) (hereinafter referred to as the June 
proposed rulemaking), concerning motions and appeals in immigration 
proceedings and on May 13, 1994 (59 FR 24977) (hereinafter referred to 
as the May proposed rulemaking), concerning fees. The June proposed 
rulemaking was promulgated to implement section 545 of the Immigration 
Act of 1990, Public Law 101-649, which requires both time and number 
limitations on motions to reopen and reconsider and changes in the 
substantive and procedural aspects of motion and appeal practice. The 
May proposed rulemaking was promulgated to establish an alternative 
procedure for filing proof of fee payments with the Board of 
Immigration Appeals (Board).
Since the publication of these two proposed rules, the agency has 
further examined its current appeal procedures and has decided to 
establish a uniform central system for filing and tracking appeals 
before the Board. Under the proposed procedure, parties would file a 
notice of appeal from a decision of an Immigration Judge and remit the 
appeal fee or fee waiver petition with the notice of appeal directly to 
the Board. The rule would also require that motions to reopen and 
motions to

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reconsider decisions of the Board be filed directly with the Board 
accompanied by the appropriate fee or fee waiver petition. This rule 
would supersede the May and June proposed rulemakings.
This proposed centralization of the appeals procedure, published as a 
proposed rule, merges merges these substantive and procedural proposals 
into one rule with some changes to clarify certain provisions and to 
reflect many of the commenters' concerns. This rule addresses both the 
language of section 545(d) of the Immigration Act of 1990 and new 
procedural changes to the filing of appeals, motions, and their 
concomitant fees with the Board.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/07/94                    59 FR 29386
NPRM Comment Period End         08/08/94
Second NPRM                     05/09/95                    60 FR 24573
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: EOIR-102P

Agency Contact: Margaret M. Philbin, General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2400, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1125-AA01
_______________________________________________________________________




1740. RULES CONCERNING CONDITIONAL PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR ALIEN 
ENTREPRENEURS IN DEPORTATION PROCEEDINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 1252b; 
8 USC 1362; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510; 28 USC 1746; Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 
1950, sec 2; 3 CFR, 1949 to 1953 Comp, p 1002

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Immigration Act of 1990 provides that an alien 
entrepreneur and his or her family may obtain lawful permanent 
residence on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements of a 
timely petition and interview for removal of the condition two years 
after obtaining such status. Termination of such status is made 
reviewable in deportation proceedings before an Immigration Judge. This 
rule sets forth the procedures that an Immigration Judge will follow in 
reviewing the termination by the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
of conditional permanent resident status of alien entrepreneurs and 
their families.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/12/93                    58 FR 59953
NPRM Comment Period End         12/13/93
Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Margaret M. Philbin, General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2400, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1125-AA02
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


General Administration (DOJADM)



_______________________________________________________________________




1741. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE 
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 5 USC 7301; 5 USC app, Ethics in 
Government Act of 1978, as amended; 18 USC 207(h)(1); 18 USC 208; 28 
USC 528; EO 12674; EO 12731; 5 CFR 735; 5 CFR 2634; 5 CFR 2635; 5 CFR 
2641; DOJ Ord 1735.1

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 3801 (New); 28 CFR 45 (Removal)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would supplement the uniform Standards of Ethical 
Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch for employees of the 
Department of Justice. This supplement is necessary because it 
addresses statutory requirements and issues that are unique to the 
Department. In addition, the rule would remove the existing Department 
standard-of-conduct regulations from 28 CFR part 45.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  None

Agency Contact: Rafael Alberto Madan, Attorney Advisor, Justice 
Management Division, Department of Justice, 10th & Constitution Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-3452

RIN: 1103-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                               Prerule Stage


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1742. F, J, AND M NONIMMIGRANT STUDENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION, 
TRACKING, MAINTENANCE OF STATUS AND FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1186a; 8 
USC 1324a

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations 
to clarify current regulations affecting F-1, J-1, and M-1 nonimmigrant 
students and their dependants; and to make necessary changes regarding 
controls over all foreign students in the United States.
This regulation re-engineers existing policies and procedures affecting 
the control and tracking of foreign students and the schools which are 
authorized to admit them. It will establish effective controls for 
monitoring and tracking of all nonimmigrant students (F, J, and M 
classifications). (INS 1458)
A pilot test will be conducted to ascertain the practical feasibility 
and viability of the student/school re-engineering effort.(INS 1762)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Eff. 7-20-92; 
Com. Due 9-18-92                07/20/92                    57 FR 31954
Notice of Pilot Program (INS 
1762)                           09/00/96
2nd Interim Final Rule (INS 
1458)                           12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS Nos. 1458 and 1762

Agency Contact: Maurice Berez, Adjudications Examiner, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3228

RIN: 1115-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________




1743. EXPANSION OF DIRECT MAIL PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 
1255a; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1201a; 8 USC 1301; 8 USC 1302; 8 USC 1303; 8 
USC 1304; 8 USC 1305; 8 USC 1324a; 8 CFR 2; 8 USC 1356

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 264; 8 CFR 274a; 8 CFR 245a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule conveys changes in filing procedures for certain 
petitions or applications for immigration benefits under the direct 
mail program. Filing will be done directly with the service centers 
rather than with the district offices thereby facilitating more 
expeditious processing of applications and/or petitions. (INS 1660)
The Service also will announce the expansion of the direct mail program 
to include the filing of Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. 
The Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, and New York District Offices will be 
the pilot sites for this expanded program. Forms will be mailed to one 
of four Service Centers in an effort to expedite processing. (INS 1745)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule INS No. 1660 
Direct Mail Prog. Expansion Eff. 
7-1-94; Com. Due 8-30-94        07/01/94                    59 FR 33903
Final Rule INS No. 1660 Direct 
Mail Prog. Expansion            12/00/96
Notice INS No. 1745             12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1660 and 1745

Agency Contact: Maurice Berez, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD73
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1744. REVISED GROUNDS OF EXCLUSION, PAROLE OF ALIENS INTO THE UNITED 
STATES, AND WAIVERS OF INADMISSIBILITY FOR IMMIGRANTS AND NONIMMIGRANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 
1226; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 
1153; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 1186A; 8 USC 1255; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 238; 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 204; 8 
CFR 207; 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 209; 8 CFR 210; 8 CFR 213; 8 CFR 223a; 8 CFR 
235; 8 CFR 236; 8 CFR 238; 8 CFR 239; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation provides changes to the grounds of exclusion 
applicable to those seeking admission to the US either on a temporary 
or permanent basis, and sets forth the circumstances under which 
discretionary waivers of excludability are available. The amendments 
reflect statutory changes made by section 601 of the Immigration Act of 
1990, IMMACT 90, as well as subsequent technical amendments to the 
statute. The rule is necessary to ensure implementation of, and 
regulatory compliance with, the statute as enacted by Congress.
This rule also changes language in 8 CFR 209.2(b) that pertains to the 
adjustment of status of aliens who, though granted asylum, are 
determined

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to be inadmissible aliens pursuant to the provisions set forth in 
IMMACT.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1413-92
Consolidated INS Rules 1304, RIN 1115-AC01; 1235, RIN 1115-AB39; 1232, 
RIN 1115-AB45; and 1648, RIN 1115-AD62.

Agency Contact: Sophia Cox, Senior Immigration Examiner, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________




1745. VISA WAIVER PILOT PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1356; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1103; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 217

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Visa Waiver Pilot Program allows nationals of designated 
countries to apply for admission to the US at land border ports, air 
and sea ports and to enter the US for business or pleasure for up to 90 
days without first obtaining a nonimmigrant visa.
INS 1755 permits nationals of Argentina, the Czech Republic and 
Slovenia to participate in this program.
INS 1447 permits nationals of 13 additional designated countries, 
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, 
Luxembourg, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, and San Marino to apply 
for admission for 90 days or less as nonimmigrant visitors for business 
or pleasure without first obtaining a nonimmigrant visa.
INS 1447R amends section 217 by removing Andorra, Austria, Italy, and 
Monaco as countries participating in the Visa Waiver Pilot Program. 
This action is necessary because these countries no longer meet the 
criteria for continued participation in the program.
INS 1674 provided notice of the Congressional extension of the VWPP 
through 9-30-96.
INS No. 1685 extends the VWPP to nationals of Ireland and also allows 
nationals of designated countries whose method of arrival at port-of-
entry had previously precluded them from participating in the VWPP to 
now participate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (INS No. 
1447) Eff. 10-1-91; Com. Due 10-
15-91                           09/13/91                    56 FR 46716
Public Notice (INS No. 1674) 
Eff. 10-25-94, Cut-off date 9-
30-96                           02/21/95                     60 FR 9699
Interim Final Rule (INS No. 
1685) Eff. 4/1/95; Com. due 5/
30/95                           03/28/95                    60 FR 15855
Final Rule (INS No. 1447)       10/00/96
Final Rule (INS No. 1685)       10/00/96
Interim Final Rule (1755)       10/00/96
NPRM (INS No. 1447R)            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1447-91, 1447R-93, 1674-94, 1685-95, 
and 1755-96
Final action pending (INS No. 1447 and 1447R); awaiting State 
Department review of concurrent regulations.
Interim rule will be promulgated upon DOJ and DOS joint designation of 
the countries cited in INS 1755.
The Visa Waiver Pilot Program is scheduled to expire on September 30, 
1996 unless extended by Congress.

Agency Contact: Tom Graber, Assistant Chief Inspector, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 7228, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7496

RIN: 1115-AB93
_______________________________________________________________________




1746. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS TO THAT OF PERSON ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT 
RESIDENCE: CONDITIONAL RESIDENTS AND FIANCE(E)S

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 
1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1257; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 
This rule clarifies procedures for fiance(e)s who marry after the 90 
day period of fiance(e) admission has ended; and also clarifies that 
persons who have had conditional residence terminated are not eligible 
to adjust status.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1353-91

Agency Contact: Rita A. Arthur, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AC70
_______________________________________________________________________




1747. MEXICAN AND CANADIAN NONRESIDENT ALIEN BORDER CROSSING CARDS 
(BCCS)

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1183; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 
1102; 8 USC 1201a; 8 USC 1301; 8 USC 1305; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 264; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule standardizes guidelines for the issuance of border 
crossing cards on the northern and southern borders to aliens who are 
citizens and residents of Mexico and Canada.
This rule will have minimal impact and should standardize guidelines 
for issuance of BCCs.

[[Page 23199]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/06/96                     61 FR 4374
NPRM Comment Period End         04/08/96
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1390

Agency Contact: Michael Jaromin, Chief Inspector, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 7228, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2694

RIN: 1115-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________




1748. J NONIMMIGRANTS: REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION AND MAINTENANCE OF 
STATUS; EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1324a

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States Information Agency (USIA) published 
regulations at 22 CFR 514 on March 19, 1993 (58 FR 15180) which made 
significant changes to the administration of the international 
educational and cultural exchange visitor category (J), including 
Service procedures for monitoring the authorized stay of program 
participants and authorizing employment for J aliens. 8 CFR 214.1, 
214.2, and 274a.12 will be changed to implement these procedures and 
eliminate burdensome paperwork for both the Service and public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1610
USIA published final ruling 3/19/93. INS awaiting inter-agency 
Memorandum of Understanding from USIA.

Agency Contact: Maurice Berez, Adjudications Examiner, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD37
_______________________________________________________________________




1749. VALIDITY OF APPROVED PETITIONS AND APPEAL RIGHTS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC 
1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule reinstates and clarifies procedures which determine 
when a relative petition remains valid or becomes invalid and ceases to 
convey a priority date. It also reinstates and revises procedures 
relating to a petitioner's appellate rights by extending the period in 
which an appeal may be filed from 15 to 30 days. This will standardize 
the filing period given petitioners who file appeals with the Board of 
Immigration Appeals by conforming them with the 30-day filing period 
given applicants who appeal with the Service's Administrative Appeals 
Division.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1619-93

Agency Contact: Ramonia Law-Hill, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________




1750. STANDARDIZED TESTING FOR NATURALIZATION; PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL 
OF TEST PROVIDERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1423; 8 USC 1443; 8 USC 1447; 8 USC 
1448

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 312

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service) is 
proposing a change in the criteria currently used for approving testing 
entities to administer standardized United States government, history 
and written and oral English testing for persons applying to become 
naturalized United States citizens. Dramatic increases in the number of 
individuals filing to become citizens and the need to strengthen the 
approval criteria in order to prevent fraud necessitate this change. 
After implementation, this rule will provide permanent procedures for 
approving testing entities to administer the written English language, 
history and government test and will allow the Service to focus 
manpower resources of naturalization interviews warranting greater 
investigation. The rule will also implement provisions mandated by the 
1994 Technical Corrections Act regarding 312 exemptions for persons 
with certain disabilities.
This rule while adding a section to 8 CFR, will assist the public by 
controlling the authorization of local testing centers, thereby 
eliminating fraud which is now plaguing the system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1275-93

Agency Contact: Craig Howie, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD52
_______________________________________________________________________

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1751. NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES; DIPLOMAT AND GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES; 
TRANSITS; REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION, EXTENSION AND MAINTENANCE OF 
STATUS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1186a; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 1282

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies status, employment, control, and travel 
limitations for diplomats and representatives of international 
organizations, including the United Nations. The rule will be 
undertaken as a result of a working relationship between the INS and 
the Department of State. The United States Mission to the United 
Nations will participate in drafting regulations pertaining to the 
United Nations Headquarters District.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1631
INS No. 1706 (RIN 1115-AE05) will be incorporated in this rulemaking.

Agency Contact: Katharine A. Lorr, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________




1752. PROCEDURES FOR FILING A DERIVATIVE PETITION (FORM I-730) FOR A 
SPOUSE AND UNMARRIED CHILDREN OF A REFUGEE/ASYLEE

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1157; 8 USC 
1159; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1158; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1282; 8 CFR 
2; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 207; 8 CFR 208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule responds to the family reunification needs of 
refugees by establishing an equitable and consistent following-to-join 
policy for refugees which parallels the current following-to-join 
procedures for asylees. This rule also proposes to amend asylum 
regulations by removing children born to or legally adopted by the 
principal alien and spouse after approval of the principal alien's 
asylum application from qualified relationship.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1639

Agency Contact: Ramonia Law-Hill, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD59
_______________________________________________________________________




1753. EXECUTING FINAL ORDER OF EXCLUSION OR DEPORTATION; CONFORMING 72-
HOUR NOTICE PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1253

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 237; 8 CFR 243

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule streamlines the regulatory process for executing a 
final order of exclusion by sliding forward the 72-hour waiting period, 
which currently falls after the Service assumes custody of the alien 
pursuant to a notice to surrender or arrest, to the period immediately 
after service of the decision upon the alien, in conformity to the 
current deportation procedure. The rule also eliminates the subsequent 
step of obtaining the alien's specific consent or request to waive the 
72-hour period when the alien has already waived appeal of the 
Immigration Judge's exclusion or deportation order on the record of 
proceeding before the Immigration Judge. These revisions are necessary 
in order to eliminate unnecessary detention costs to the taxpayer and 
potential delays resulting from the current 72-hour provision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1661-94
Additional INS contact: Robert K. Bingham

Agency Contact: Cristina Hamilton, Associate General Counsel, General 
Counsel, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 
425 I Street NW., Room 6100, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AD71
_______________________________________________________________________




1754. NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES; S CLASSIFICATION; LAW ENFORCEMENT 
INITIATIVES; ALIEN WITNESSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 
1184; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1324a; 8 
CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 274a; 8 CFR 299; 8 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Three regulatory initiatives dealing with the processing of 
alien witnesses have been prepared by the INS. INS No. 1683-94 provides 
the application and approval process for the admission of aliens in S 
nonimmigrant classification. It provides guidance to the various law 
enforcement agencies needing alien witnesses and informants to complete 
critical law enforcement initiatives in the United States. INS no. 
1728-95 establishes a fee for the processing of Form I-854, Inter-
Agency Alien Witness and Informant Record, for Law Enforcement Agency 
(LEA) requests for

[[Page 23201]]

S nonimmigrant classification for eligible alien witnesses and 
informants. The fee recovers the costs of the processing of requests 
for immigration benefits, and is needed to comply with specific Federal 
immigration laws and Federal user fee statute and regulations. INS No. 
1731 establishes procedures for temporary parole of witnesses using B-1 
visa classification or the Attorney General's parole authority.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (INS No. 
1683) Eff. 8-25-95; Com. due 12-
4-95                            08/25/95                    60 FR 44260
Interim Final Rule (INS No. 
1683) Correction                10/05/95                    60 FR 52068
Interim Final Rule (INS No. 
1683) Correction                10/05/95                    60 FR 52248
NPRM (INS No. 1728)             04/00/96
NPRM (INS No. 1731)             06/00/96
Final Rule (INS No. 1683)       10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1683-94; INS No. 1728-95; INS No. 1731-
95

Agency Contact: Katherine Lorr, Senior Immigration Examiner, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 1000, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7446

RIN: 1115-AD86
_______________________________________________________________________




1755. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE RECORDS; RETENTION OF DEPARTURE PORTION OF THE 
FORM I-94 FOR SEAPORTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 
1228; 8 USC 1229; 8 USC 1183; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1224; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 
1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1252

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 235; 8 CFR 231

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will allow the alien passenger to retain the 
departure Form I-94 while on vessels at sea instead of turning it in 
and having to prepare a new one for every entry into the US after 
departing from contiguous territory or adjacent islands. It is 
necessary to reduce INS resources expended on the inspection of non-
immigrant aliens traveling on cruise vessels which originated in the 
US. It will reduce the cost to the INS while facilitating the entry of 
bona fide travelers, and enhance the image of the INS with the tourism 
industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1694-95

Agency Contact: Tom Graber, Assistant Chief Inspector, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 7228, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7496

RIN: 1115-AD94
_______________________________________________________________________




1756. INSPECTION OF ALIEN CREW MEMBERS; 90-DAY WAIVER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1183; 8 USC 
1201; 8 USC 1224; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 
1252; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1258; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 1282

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 235; 8 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service (``the Service'') regulations by establishing a 
procedure whereby bona fide alien crewmen actively serving on board a 
maritime ferry or a maritime commercial cruise ship may, at the 
discretion of the Service, be inspected one time during every ninety-
day period during which the cruise ship conducts operations between 
Ports-Of-Entry (POEs) in the United States and a foreign country. This 
rule is necessary in order for the Service to formally codify the long-
standing practice of authorizing certain maritime crewmen landing 
privileges in the United States without further inspection during the 
intervening time between 90-day full-crew inspections.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1695-95

Agency Contact: Tom Graber, Assistant Chief Inspector, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 7228, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7496

RIN: 1115-AD95
_______________________________________________________________________




1757. SCREENING REQUIREMENTS OF CARRIERS FOR REDUCTION, REFUND, OR 
WAIVER OF FINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 273

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule sets forth the requirements that a carrier must 
satisfy in order that the INS may reduce, refund, or waive a fine 
incurred by the carrier for the transportation of an improperly 
documented alien to the US. The rule notifies the public of the 
requirements the INS expects the carriers to implement at ports of 
embarkation to satisfy the INS that they have properly screened all 
passengers on their vessel or aircraft bound for the US. The rule also 
notifies the public of the circumstances under which the INS may 
reduce, refund, or waive fines imposed on the carrier for the boarding 
of improperly documented aliens.
Certain qualified carriers that have achieved an Acceptable Performance 
Level (APL) in the number of improperly documented aliens brought to 
the United States, as determined by the INS, and having a satisfactory 
fines payment record, will be eligible for fines mitigation, the extent 
of the mitigation being determined by the carrier's APL.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

[[Page 23202]]

Additional Information: INS No. 1697

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 7228, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AD97
_______________________________________________________________________




1758. BORDER SERVICES USER FEE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1356; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 286

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Legislation currently pending would provide for the 
establishment of a border services user fee which would be applied to 
border-related services and enforcement. The fee is proposed to be 
$1.50 for each non-commercial conveyance and $0.75 for each pedestrian, 
for every land border entry, including persons arriving via ferries. 
This rule will, among other things, develop special discounted fee 
programs for frequent border crossers and establish penalties for non-
payment of fees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1700-95

Agency Contact: Michael Jaromin, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 7223, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________




1759. INTRODUCTION OF SECURE EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1324a; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would provide for the centralized production of all 
employment authorization documents (EADs) at one or more service 
centers. Centralization will allow the INS to utilize new technology to 
produce more secure EADs. This will benefit employers, aliens with 
employment authorization and the INS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.
Additional Information: INS No. 1707

Agency Contact: Mayburn Deboe, Senior Immigration Examiner, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 3040, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3156

RIN: 1115-AE06
_______________________________________________________________________




1760. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1186A; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 1282

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes the current regulatory language 
conditioning an alien's nonimmigrant status on his or her providing 
full and truthful information requested by the INS, regardless of the 
requested information's materiality. This rule would clarify that the 
nonimmigrant's stay is conditioned on, among other things, the 
provision of all information deemed necessary to ensure that the alien 
has acquired, and is maintaining, lawful nonimmigrant status during the 
entire period of his or her stay, or is eligible to receive any other 
benefit under the INA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1732-95

Agency Contact: Miriam Jawitz Hetfield, Senior Adjudications Officer, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE17
_______________________________________________________________________




1761. DESIGNATION OF INS CERTIFIED CENTERS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1252b; 8 USC 1362; 8 USC 1421; 8 
USC 1443; 8 USC 1447; 8 USC 1448; 8 CFR 2.1

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 292; 8 CFR 310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory change is part of the Immigration and 
Naturalization (INS) ``Citizenship USA'' Project to make the 
naturalization process more accessible to eligible immigrants. The 
change is intended to increase the availability of high-quality, low-
cost assistance to applicants for naturalization and other immigration 
benefits. It will reduce the burden of current regulations and will 
clarify some regulatory provisions which have been confusing to 
affected parties. It will also expand the partnership between INS and 
organizations in local communities.
This rule amends INS regulations by providing procedures by which non-
profit agencies, community-based organizations, and other special 
interest groups may be designated as INS Certified Centers on a 
provisional basis for the purpose of informing and assisting those 
eligible to apply for various immigration benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS 1735)                 08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1735

Agency Contact: Jodi Martin, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536

[[Page 23203]]

Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE18
_______________________________________________________________________




1762. ACQUISITION OF CITIZENSHIP; EQUAL TREATMENT OF WOMEN IN CONFERRING 
CITIZENSHIP TO CHILDREN BORN ABROAD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1401

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule implements the Immigration and Nationality 
Technical Corrections Act of 1994, by establishing procedures for 
certain United States women to confer citizenship to their foreign-born 
children. The purpose of the rule is to ensure that all women receive 
equal treatment under laws relating to nationality. Implementation of 
the rule would allow for the issuance of certificates of citizenship to 
certain foreign-born children previously ineligible to acquire 
citizenship from their U.S. citizen mothers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1736-95

Agency Contact: Jane Barker, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20536, Room 3214
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE19
_______________________________________________________________________




1763.  APPREHENSION, CUSTODY AND DETENTION; AGGRAVATED FELONY 
CONVICTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1251; 8 
USC 1252; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 1252a; 8 USC 1252b; 8 USC 1254; 8 USC 
1362; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends existing INS regulations by incorporating 
decisions of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and the courts that 
heighten bond test under section 242(a)(2)(B) of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act which applies retroactively to any aggravated felony 
conviction occurring before, on, or after November 18, 1988. (The rule 
will add the word ``before'' to the phrase which previously cited 
convictions occurring on or after November 18, 1988).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1747-96

Agency Contact: Ira Frank, Senior Special Agent, Investigations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 1000, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-0747

RIN: 1115-AE25
_______________________________________________________________________




1764.  TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS; DESIGNATIONS AND EXTENSIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1254a; 8 USC 1254a note; 8 USC 
1362; 8 USC 1324a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1303; 8 CFR 2; 5 USC 301; 5 USC 
552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1201; 28 USC 509; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 240; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations published under this RIN implement provisions of 
the Immigration and Nationality Act as established by section 302 of 
the Immigration Act of 1990, Pub. L. 101-649, which allow for the 
establishment and implementation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
Previously published TPS regulations were cited by RIN 1115-AC30.
Recent regulatory actions:
INS No. 1608 provides for exceptions to deadlines for registering for 
TPS and updates the application process.
INS No. 1612 provides for the removal of obsolete TPS language.
INS No. 1746 provides for the extension of designation of Liberia for 
TPS through 3-28-97.

Timetable:

Exceptions to Registration  TPS Final Rule (INS No. 1608) 00/00/00

Liberia TPS (INS No. 1746)  Desig. Exten. 3-29-96 to 3-28-97; 03/01/96 
(61 FR 8076)

8 CFR Part 240 Removal of Obsolete TPS Language (INS No. 
1612)  Proposed Rule 06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: The Attorney General may designate other 
countries for TPS.
INS Nos. 1608, 1612, and 1746
Cross reference other TPS actions under RIN 1115-AC30.

Agency Contact: Ronald S. Chirlin, Senior Immigration Examiner, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE26
_______________________________________________________________________




1765.  ELIGIBILITY OF PERSONS FOR REFUGEE STATUS AND WITHHOLDING 
OF DEPORTATION; ELIMINATION OF PAROLE REVIEW PROGRAM FOR EXCLUDABLE 
MARIEL CUBANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1158; 8 USC 
1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 
1228; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1282; 8 CFR 2; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend two of the existing sections of 8 CFR 
governing eligibility for refugee status and one of the sections 
governing eligibility for withholding of deportation. It also would 
modify sections pertaining to the parole review program for excludable 
Mariel Cubans.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

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Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1752
Additional INS contact Bo Cooper

Agency Contact: Scott Busby, Assistant General Counsel, General 
Counsel, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 
425 I Street NW., Room 6100, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AE30
_______________________________________________________________________




1766.  ELIMINATION OF LISTING OF TRANSPORTATION LINES SIGNATORY 
TO CONTRACTS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1228; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 238

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Service regulations by removing the list 
of transportation lines signatory to the Immediate and Continuous 
Transit Agreement, also known as the TWOV agreement, or the 
preinspection agreement, from the Code of Federal Regulations. This 
will permit the Service to rapidly add or delete transportation lines 
signatory to these agreements to or from a list to be maintained at the 
Services's Headquarters Office of Inspections.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1760

Agency Contact: Robert F. Hutnick, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 7228, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7499

RIN: 1115-AE34
_______________________________________________________________________




1767.  MANIFEST REQUIREMENTS FOR IN-TRANSIT PASSENGERS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 
1228; 8 USC 1229

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 231

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will delete part 231, section 1(b) from title 8 of 
the Code of Federal Regulations. The rule will require the carrier to 
present an Arrival/Departure Manifest as required under Section 231 of 
the Immigration and Naturalization Act. This will necessitate the 
carrier to present an Arrival/Departure Record, Form I-94T, for each 
in-transit passenger coming to the United States. Under the current 
regulations, carriers are exempt presentation if the in-transit 
passenger arrives and departs on the same aircraft on a direct through 
flight. The rule will eliminate this exemption. The change is necessary 
so that the Service can identify and intercept those passengers who are 
listed in federal lookout systems as being ineligible for admission to 
the United States or wanted for past criminal action by a law 
enforcement agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1757

Agency Contact: Robert F. Hutnick, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 7228, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7499

RIN: 1115-AE37
_______________________________________________________________________




1768.  CONTRACTS WITH TRANSPORTATION LINES; LIMITING TRANSFERS 
OF TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA ALIENS IN THE UNITED STATES TO ONE; ELECTRONIC 
TICKETING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1228; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 238

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will limit the number of stops for Transit Without 
Visa (TWOV) applicants in the United States to one. It will allow TWOV 
passengers to present other than airline tickets to inspectors as 
evidence of continued transit through the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1766

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 7228, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2694

RIN: 1115-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________




1769.  EXAMINATIONS FEE ACCOUNT SCHEDULE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1356; PL 100-459; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 1, 1997.

Abstract: INS No. 1767 proposes to adjust the INS' Immigration 
Examinations Fee Account fee schedule to include a surcharge to fund 
the Cuban-Haitian Entrant Program. The fee adjustment is necessary to 
comply with a Congressional directive to transfer funding of the 
Program from the Community Relations Service to the Immigration 
Examinations Fee Account. Implementation of this rule will ensure that 
sufficient revenue is generated through the various Immigration 
examinations Fee Account fees to fund the Cuban-Haitian Entrant 
Program.
INS No. 1768 proposes to adjust the Immigration Examinations Fee 
account to reflect the cost of providing immigration and naturalization 
services, plus surcharges for the Asylum Program, as directed by 
Congress. The fee adjustment is necessary to comply with Federal 
statutes and Federal cost accounting standards. Implementation of this 
rule will ensure that sufficient funds are available for immigration 
and naturalization services, the Asylum

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Program, and to improve the quality of services provided to users.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS No. 1767)             05/00/96
NPRM (INS No. 1768)             11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS Nos. 1767 and 1768

Agency Contact: Michael Natchuras, Chief, Fee Policy and Rate Setting 
Branch, Budget, Office of Management, Department of Justice, 
Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 6240, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-2754

RIN: 1115-AE42
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1770. NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES; TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1258

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) imposed 
sanctions against employers who hire aliens not authorized to work. 
Since many of the nation's agricultural employers have become dependent 
upon such workers to meet production and harvesting needs, Congress 
created the Special Agricultural Workers (SAW) Program and the 
Replenishment Agricultural Workers (RAW) Program to grant permanent 
resident status to certain agricultural workers. To clarify the process 
through which employers can employ nonimmigrant seasonal and temporary 
agricultural workers, Congress moved agricultural employment from H-2 
classification into a separate H-2A class, and incorporated a labor 
certification process into the statute. This rule established special 
H-2A regulatory criteria, and supplemented the Department of Labor's 
rules covering the temporary agricultural labor certification process. 
This rule has amended Service regulations which pertain to temporary 
alien workers seeking classification under section 101(a)(15)(H) of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM; Com. Due 10-7-86          08/08/86                    51 FR 28576
Interim Final Rule Eff. 6-1-87; 
Com. Due 7-31-87                06/01/87                    52 FR 20554
2nd Interim Final Rule          06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1302-90
Rule contingent upon Department of Labor final regulations.
Cross reference INS No. 1008-88

Agency Contact: Helen V. deThomas, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________




1771. ARREST AND DETENTION OF AGGRAVATED FELONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 
1184; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1228; 8 
USC 1251; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1254; 8 USC 1362; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 242; 8 CFR 244

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Changes to the current regulations are necessitated by the 
Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 provisions relating to aliens convicted of 
aggravated felonies. The regulations delineate when a warrant of 
deportation may be used in lieu of a warrant of arrest to take an alien 
into custody.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule; Eff. 6-19-
90; Com. Due 7-19-90            06/19/90                    55 FR 24858
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1209

Agency Contact: Ira L. Frank, Senior Special Agent, Investigations 
Enforcement, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 1000, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-0747

RIN: 1115-AB19
_______________________________________________________________________




1772. NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES; NATO-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, AND 7; CONTROL OF 
EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS (SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ADMISSION, EXTENSION AND 
MAINTENANCE OF STATUS; NATO)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1186a

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 274a; 8 CFR 248; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Collaborative effort with INS, DOS, DOD and NATO on revising 
Service regulations relating to employment authorization for dependents 
of certain principal aliens in NATO status. The revision is necessary 
in order to expand and secure employment opportunities on the basis of 
reciprocity for dependents of US citizens in NATO status in NATO member 
countries and to make NATO dependent employment provisions conform with 
those of A and G nonimmigrants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/07/94                     59 FR 5533
NPRM Comment Period End         03/09/94
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1328-93

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Agency Contact: Katharine A. Lorr, Senior Immigration Examiner, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AB52
_______________________________________________________________________




1773. FIELD OFFICERS; POWERS AND DUTIES; SUBPOENA

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 
1251; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1357; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 287

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule permits service of a subpoena to be made by an 
immigration officer except when the subpoena is issued by an 
immigration judge on behalf of a party other than the INS. The rule 
permits an immigration officer to ask for a subpoena from an 
immigration judge. It deletes the Regional Director, Office of 
Professional Responsibility, as an official who may issue a subpoena 
and/or designate service of same. The rule specifically permits the 
subpoenaing of demonstrative evidence.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/91                    56 FR 48766
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/91
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1242

Agency Contact: Ira L. Frank, Senior Special Agent, Investigations 
Enforcement, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 1000, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-0747

RIN: 1115-AB63
_______________________________________________________________________




1774. NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES; NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (U.S.-
CANADA FREE-TRADE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1186a; 8 
USC 1187; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation provides amendments to part 214 in order to 
bring it into conformance with procedural changes effected by INS in 
the past year and provisions of the North American Free Trade 
Agreement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule; Eff. 1-1-94; 
Com. Due 2-28-94                12/30/93                    58 FR 69205
Interim Final Rule; Correction  01/13/94                     59 FR 1992
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1611-93
Cross reference INS No. 1310 and INS No. 1258.

Agency Contact: Helen V. deThomas, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________




1775. CONTROL OF EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1255a; 8 USC 1255a 
note; 8 USC 1324a; 8 USC 1160; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 210; 8 CFR 245a; 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The document reduction rule (INS No. 1399-93) reduces the 
number of Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)-issued documents 
that are acceptable for purposes of completing the Employment 
Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). This rule proposes to further 
simplify compliance with the employment eligibility verification 
requirements and address the concerns of employers who allege confusion 
created by the multiplicity of acceptable documents on the Form I-9.
A supplemental proposed rule published on June 22, 1995, at 60 FR 32472 
proposed creating a requirement on the part of the employee to sign an 
attestation in section 3 of Form I-9, during the reverification process 
indicating that they are still authorized to work in the United States 
(INS No. 1399S-94). The supplemental rule also proposed the elimination 
of Federal identification cards as acceptable List B identity 
documents.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS 1399); Comment Period 
End 12/23/93                    11/23/93                    58 FR 61846
Supplemental NPRM (INS 1339S) 
Comment Period End 7/24/95      06/22/95                    60 FR 32472
Final Rule (INS 1399)           05/00/96
Public Notice Pilot Demonstration Program (INS 1713)  Applications Due 
1-29-96 11/30/95 (60 FR 61630)  Appl. Extension Through 3-8-96 02/06/96 
(61 FR 4378)

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1399-92
INS No. 1399S-94, Control of Employment of Aliens Supplemental Rule.
INS No. 1713-95, Demonstration Project for Electronic I-9s, contact 
Robert Atwater, 202-514-2998.

Agency Contact: Dea Carpenter, Associate General Counsel, Office of 
General Counsel, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 6100, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________

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1776. PETITION TO CLASSIFY ALIEN AS IMMEDIATE RELATIVE OF A UNITED 
STATES CITIZEN OR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT; ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS TO THAT OF 
A PERSON ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC 
1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 9 USC 1255; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation allows a citizen or lawful permanent resident 
petitioner, or an alien applicant for permanent resident status, to 
seek an exemption from the general prohibition against approval of 
immigration benefits based upon a marriage entered into while the 
beneficiary or applicant was under deportation or exclusion 
proceedings. This regulation allows persons who have bona fide 
marriages to be excused from meeting the 2 year foreign residency 
requirement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule, Eff. 6-20-
91; Com. Due 7-22-91            06/20/91                    56 FR 28311
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1419-91

Agency Contact: Rita Arthur, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AC43
_______________________________________________________________________




1777. CONDITIONAL BASIS OF LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR CERTAIN ALIEN 
SPOUSES AND SONS AND DAUGHTERS; BATTERED AND ABUSED CONDITIONAL 
RESIDENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1186a; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the existing waiver provisions and 
establishes a third basis for waiving the joint filing requirement to 
remove the conditional basis of lawful permanent residence for certain 
alien spouses, sons, and daughters. This rule also allows battered or 
abused conditional residents to request removal of conditions without 
filing a joint petition with the abuser.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule, Eff. 5-16-
91; Com. Due 6-17-91            05/16/91                    56 FR 22635
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1423-91

Agency Contact: Rita Arthur, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




1778. TREATY ALIENS, E CLASSIFICATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1184; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule codifies existing policy guidelines on the 
classification of nonimmigrant treaty aliens. The regulation is 
necessary to fulfill U.S. treaty obligations, avoid confusion and 
ensure uniform adjudication of applications, and to facilitate change 
of status and stay of business traders and investors.
The rule responds to the need for uniformity between the Immigration 
and Naturalization Service and the Department of State, which have dual 
jurisdiction over E treaty aliens. Both the Service and the Department 
of State will use the same form for processing requests for E 
classification. It will encourage trade and investment in the United 
States by citizens of countries with whom the United States has 
treaties and ensure fair and consistent adjudication and enforcement by 
Service field offices throughout the United States and in the reviewing 
courts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/30/91                    56 FR 42952
NPRM Comment Period End         10/15/91
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1427-91

Agency Contact: Katharine A. Lorr, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________




1779. RELEASE PROCEDURES; LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS CONVICTED OF 
AGGRAVATED FELONIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1251; 8 
USC 1252; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 1252b; 8 USC 1254; 8 USC 1362; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation provides the procedures to be followed in 
determining release conditions for lawfully admitted aliens who are in 
deportation proceedings and who have been convicted of aggravated 
felonies as defined in section 101(a)(43) of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act.

[[Page 23208]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Eff. 5-21-91; 
Com. Due 6-20-91                05/21/91                    56 FR 23214
2nd Interim Final Rule          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1439

Agency Contact: Leonard Loveless, Special Programs Branch, Detention & 
Deportation Enforcement, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 3008, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 514-2871

RIN: 1115-AC60
_______________________________________________________________________




1780. TEMPORARY ALIEN WORKERS SEEKING CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE 
IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1186A; 8 
USC 1187; 8 CFR 2; 8 USC 1104; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1281; 8 
USC 1282

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement provisions of the Immigration Act 
of 1990 (IMMACT), Pub. L. 101-649, as they relate to temporary alien 
workers seeking nonimmigrant classification and admission to the US 
under sections 101(a)(15)(H),(L),(O), and (P) of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act (Act).
INS Regulation No. 1653 proposes to bring the H, O, and P 
Classification regulations into conformity with the employer sanctions 
provisions of Section 274a of the Act. It precludes foreign employers 
from filing petitions for O and P nonimmigrant aliens. Prospective 
foreign employers seeking to utilize these classifications will be 
required to employ the services of an established US agent in order to 
file a petition for an O or P nonimmigrant. The rule also would amend 
the H nonimmigrant regulations by requiring foreign employers seeking 
to petition for H-2B nonimmigrants to also utilize the services of an 
established US agent.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS 1653-94) Com. Due 10-
14-94                           08/15/94                    59 FR 41843
Final Action (INS 1653-94)      07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1653-94

Agency Contact: John Brown, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3240

RIN: 1115-AC72
_______________________________________________________________________




1781. REGISTRATION AND FINGERPRINTING OF NONIMMIGRANTS DESIGNATED BY THE 
ATTORNEY GENERAL; REMOVAL OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR NONIMMIGRANTS 
BEARING IRAQI AND KUWAITI TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1201a; 8 USC 1301; 8 
USC 1302; 8 USC 1303; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1305

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 264

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: INS No. 1606-93 provides for the removal of the requirement 
for the registration and fingerprinting of certain nonimmigrants 
bearing Iraqi and Kuwaiti travel documents who apply for admission to 
the United States. The rule also permits the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, through the publication of a public notice in 
the Federal Register, to require the registration and fingerprinting of 
certain nonimmigrants.
This rule makes final an interim regulation which provides the Service 
with regulatory flexibility to respond swiftly to national security 
emergencies. It removes a requirement from the CFR and permits the 
Service to modify practice by Public Notice.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (INS No. 
1606) Eff. 12-23-93; Com. Due 1-
24-94                           12/23/93                    58 FR 68024
Final Action (INS No. 1606)     07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1606-93

Agency Contact: Virginia Gorman, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 7228, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________




1782. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS TO THAT OF PERSON ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT 
RESIDENCE: INTERVIEW

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 
1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1257; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Existing regulations require that most applicants for 
adjustment of status to that of permanent residence be interviewed by 
an immigration officer. This interim rule will amend the interview 
requirement to allow the Service to waive the requirement where it is 
determined that an interview is not necessary. This action is necessary 
to ease the burden of unproductive interviews on the Service and the 
public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Eff. 11-2-92; 
Com. Due 12-2-92                11/02/92                    57 FR 49374
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1373-92

Agency Contact: Gerard Casale, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and

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Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 
20536-0002
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD12
_______________________________________________________________________




1783. INSPECTION OF PERSONS APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1183; 8 USC 
1201; 8 USC 1224; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 
1252; 8 USC 1353a; 8 USC 1353b; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 235

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides for the reimbursement to the INS for 
certain direct salary costs and administrative overhead charges in its 
overtime billing for arriving trains and vessels under 8 USC 1353b, for 
all immigration inspection services rendered to crews, and for services 
rendered to passengers not exempt under 8 USC 1353b or 1356(g).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Rule Com. Due 1-21-93  12/22/92                    57 FR 60741
2nd Proposed Rule               06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1512-92

Agency Contact: Larry Vogel, Financial Management, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 
6010, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7683

RIN: 1115-AD17
_______________________________________________________________________




1784. CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN SCIENTISTS OF THE INDEPENDENT STATES OF 
THE FORMER SOVIET UNION AND BALTIC STATES AS EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC 
1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the provisions of the Soviet Scientists 
Immigration Act of 1992 (PL 102-509) by providing petitioning 
procedures to establish eligibility as immigrants for certain 
qualifying scientists.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Eff. 5-27-93; 
Com. Due 6-28-93                05/27/93                    58 FR 30699
2nd Interim Final Rule, Eff. 10-
19-95; Com. Due 12-18-95        10/19/95                    60 FR 54027
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1602-92

Agency Contact: Michael Straus, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3228

RIN: 1115-AD29
_______________________________________________________________________




1785. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS; CERTAIN NATIONALS OF THE PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF 
CHINA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 
1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1257

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation implements the provisions of Public Law 102-
404, the Chinese Student Protection Act of 1992, by providing 
adjustment of status procedures for certain nationals of the Peoples 
Republic of China. This regulation allows qualified nationals of the 
Peoples Republic of China to become lawful permanent residents.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Eff. 7-1-93; 
Com. Due 8-2-93                 07/01/93                    58 FR 35832
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1607-93

Agency Contact: Rita A. Arthur, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________




1786. PRIVILEGE OF COMMUNICATION

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1252; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule updates the list of countries with which the United 
States has existing treaties requiring immediate communication with 
appropriate consular or diplomatic officers whenever nationals of those 
countries are detained in exclusion or expulsion proceedings.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/29/95                    60 FR 16042
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/29/95
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/30/95
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1616

Agency Contact: Ira L. Frank, Senior Special Agent, Investigations, 
Enforcement, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 1000, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-0747

RIN: 1115-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________




1787. REVOCATION OF NATURALIZATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1443

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 340

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will standardize procedures to be followed by the 
Service when revoking naturalization, or reopening naturalization 
decisions.

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This rule will bring Service procedures into conformance with changes 
brought about by the Immigration Act of 1990.
The rule specifies the administrative process by which the Attorney 
General may reopen and reconsider applications for naturalization 
pursuant to section 340(h) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The 
rule will conform applicable regulations to the statutory changes made 
by the Immigration Act of 1990. The rule also clarifies the procedures 
by which the Service recommends judicial revocation of naturalization 
pursuant to section 340(a).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Comments Due 9-26-94       07/28/94                    59 FR 38381
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1634-93

Agency Contact: Ronald Chirlin, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD54
_______________________________________________________________________




1788. PETITIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC 
1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186A; 8 USC 1255; 8 CFR 2; 8 USC 1153(b)

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will make changes to the regulations 
governing employment-based immigrant petitions. These regulations were 
promulgated in November of 1991. Since then, the Service has discovered 
certain provisions in the regulations which need clarification or 
revision. The Service also needs to incorporate certain changes made by 
the Miscellaneous and Technical Immigration and Naturalization 
Amendments of 1991 into the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/06/95                    60 FR 29771
NPRM Comment Period End         08/07/95
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1633-93

Agency Contact: Michael W. Straus, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD55
_______________________________________________________________________




1789. INS FORMS AVAILABLE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 282; 8 CFR 299; 8 CFR 499

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule updates the listing of INS forms, including 
information related to current edition dates, OMB control numbers, 
stock numbers for forms available from the Superintendent of documents, 
and general information concerning the reproduction of forms by private 
parties. The rule provides a direct benefit to the public by 
establishing standards which allow for the electronic generation of 
immigration forms. This effort will provide an alternative means to 
manually completing various applications/petitions. It will also ensure 
that the INS officials are aware of the standards and acceptability of 
certain electronically reproduced forms.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Eff. 5-17-94; 
Com. Due 7-18-94                05/17/94                    59 FR 25555
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1638-93

Agency Contact: Richard Sloan, Director, Policy Directives and 
Instructions Branch, Office of Policy and Planning, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 
5307, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3291

RIN: 1115-AD58
_______________________________________________________________________




1790. ISSUANCE OF CHARGING DOCUMENTS BY ASYLUM OFFICERS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 
1201; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 1252b; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1356; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 236; 8 CFR 242; 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: INS No. 1343 established procedures to be used in filing for 
asylum under section 208, and withholding of deportation under section 
243(h) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by the 
Refugee Act of 1980, PL 96-212. The rule modifies the final rule on 
asylum adjudication published on July 27, 1990 at 55 FR 30674. It 
establishes seven Asylum Offices and their jurisdictions; and also 
indicated how asylum and withholding of deportation applications should 
be filed by mail with these offices instead of with Service district 
offices and suboffices.
INS No. 1343 was further modified by INS No. 1651N (2-22-95, 60 FR 
9774) which eliminated several of the practices established by the 
interim rule. This final rule solely delineates the issuance of 
charging documents by supervisory asylum officers, which is an 
essential step in the asylum reform process established by INS No. 
1651/1651N.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Rule (INS 1343) Eff. 10/
09/91                           10/01/95                    56 FR 50810
Final Rule (INS 1343)           06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1651-93 (Procedures for Adjudication of 
Applications for Asylum and for Withholding of Deportation and for 
Employment Authorization)
INS No. 1651N-94 (Form I-589, Request for Asylum and for Withholding of 
Deportation in the United States: Establishment of Compliance Date)
INS No. 1343-94 (Issuance of Charging Documents in Exclusion and 
Deportation Proceedings by Supervisory Asylum Officers), cross 
reference RIN 1115-AC67.

Agency Contact: Christine Davidson, Senior Policy Analyst, Asylum, 
International Affairs, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., ULLICO 3rd Floor, Washington, 
DC 20536
Phone: 202 633-4389

RIN: 1115-AD64
_______________________________________________________________________




1791. REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT IMMIGRANT VISA 
PETITIONS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC 
1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations by providing a petitioner in an immigrant visa petition 
proceeding with a period of 12 weeks to respond to the Service's 
request for additional information and/or documentation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Com. Due 9-19-94           07/19/94                    59 FR 36729
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1659-94

Agency Contact: Maurice Berez, Adjudication Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________




1792. ADMISSION OF CERTAIN NURSES SEEKING NONIMMIGRANT CLASSIFICATION 
UNDER THE H-1A CATEGORY

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1282

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amended existing regulations concerning admission 
of certain nurses seeking nonimmigrant classification under the H-1A 
category. This rule is necessary due to a change in the method that the 
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCLEX) uses to administer 
the permanent state licensure examination. With the change in testing 
procedures the rule will provide that nurses entering the US, on the 
basis of a temporary license issued by the state of intended 
employment, pass the NCLEX within 6 months after the date of their 
initial admission to the US.
(This class no longer exists and a final rule will be published to 
remove applicable reference).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Eff. 10/07/94 
Com. due 12/06/94               10/07/94                    59 FR 51101
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1663-94.
Cross Reference INS No. 1654-94, RIN 1115-AD66

Agency Contact: John Brown, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3240

RIN: 1115-AD74
_______________________________________________________________________




1793. CERTIFICATION OF DESIGNATED FINGERPRINT SERVICES (OUTSIDE 
ENTITIES) TO TAKE FINGERPRINTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1253 note; 
8 USC 1252b; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1356

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation would certify designated fingerprint services 
to take fingerprints of applicants for immigration benefits. The 
regulation would require the designated fingerprint services to receive 
training and to verify the identity of the applicants. The 
certification process would place the fingerprint services under INS 
oversight and protect the integrity of the fingerprinting process.
This rule will improve the integrity of the fingerprint collection 
system and relieve resources strains on the Service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/15/95                    60 FR 25856
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS 1666-94
The rule previously referred to ``designated outside entities''; the 
new terminology used in the text is ``designated fingerprint 
services.''

Agency Contact: Jack Rasmussen, Adjudication Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3240

RIN: 1115-AD75
_______________________________________________________________________

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1794. FEES FOR PARTICIPATION IN DEDICATED COMMUTER LANES AT SELECTED 
PORTS OF ENTRY; COLLECTION OF FEES UNDER THE DEDICATED COMMUTER LANE 
PROGRAM; PORT PASSENGER ACCELERATED SERVICE SYSTEM, PORTPASS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1252 note; 
8 USC 1252b; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1356; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1183; 8 USC 
1224; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 1252

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 235; 8 CFR 286; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule allows for the collection of a fee at the time of 
application for participation in a Dedicated Commuter Lane (DCL), 
instead of at the time of approval of the application. The DCL program 
is a pilot project established at selected land border ports of entry 
to expedite the transborder movement of eligible, pre-screened, low-
risk groups through designated traffic lanes. The rule clarifies the 
fee requirements for use of the DCL. (INS No. 1675)
A second rule will be promulgated which will formalize application 
procedures and eligibility requirements as well as fee requirements for 
participants in the INSPASS Program. This rule is necessary to 
facilitate the entry of authorized travelers at Ports of Entry to the 
United States while enhancing the ability of the Service to deny entry 
to inadmissible travelers. (INS No. 1756)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (INS 1675) 
Eff. 9/29/95; Com. due 11/28/95 09/29/95                    60 FR 50386
Interim Final Rule (INS 1756)   05/00/96
Final Rule (INS 1675)           07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1675 and 1756
(INS contact for rulemaking 1756 is Ronald Hays)

Agency Contact: Robert Mocny, Assistant Chief Inspector, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 7228, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3275

RIN: 1115-AD82
_______________________________________________________________________




1795. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS TO THAT OF PERSON ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT 
RESIDENCE; TEMPORARY REMOVAL OF CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON ELIGIBILITY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 5 USC 552(a); 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 
USC 1201; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 1252b; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1356; 8 USC 
1102; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1228

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 217; 8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule allows certain persons in the US to adjust status 
to that of a lawful permanent resident before October 1, 1997. These 
persons, although eligible for immigrant visa issuance abroad, have 
been barred from adjustment of status because they had entered the US 
without inspection or had violated the conditions of temporary 
nonimmigrant status. The rule allows prospective lawful permanent or 
conditional residents to avoid the difficulties and expense of travel 
to a US consulate or embassy abroad. It continues to penalize these 
violators of the immigration laws by requiring most adult applicants to 
pay an additional sum in excess of the standard adjustment filing fee. 
After adjusting status they may lawfully live and work in the US and 
may later be eligible to seek US citizenship through naturalization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Eff. 10-1-94; 
Com. Due 12-6-94                10/07/94                    59 FR 51091
Interim Final Rule Correction   10/20/94                    59 FR 53020
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1676

Agency Contact: Rita Arthur, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD83
_______________________________________________________________________




1796. REVOCATIONS AND DESIGNATION OF INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT STATUS FOR 
PORTS OF ENTRY FOR ALIENS ARRIVING BY AIRCRAFT

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes Eagle Pass, TX from the port of entry lists 
for aliens arriving by vessel, land transportation or by aircraft. 
Future Texas transactions will be handled at Maverick County Airport.
This rule will have a minimal impact on the public and merely transfers 
workload from some location to another location.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/27/95                    60 FR 15703
NPRM Comment Period End         05/26/95
Final Rule                      04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS NO. 1677-94

Agency Contact: Andrea Sickler, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 7228, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3275

RIN: 1115-AD84
_______________________________________________________________________

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1797. ESTABLISHMENT OF FORM I-551, ALIEN REGISTRATION RECEIPT CARD, AS 
THE EXCLUSIVE FORM OF REGISTRATION FOR LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1201a; 8 USC 1301; 8 
USC 1302; 8 USC 1303; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1305

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 264

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule would remove the obsolete Form I-151, Alien 
Registration Receipt Card, from the listing of forms recognized by the 
Service as evidence of registration for lawful permanent residence in 8 
CFR 264.1. (A previous final rule, published on 9/20/93 at 58 FR 48775, 
had already removed I-151 from the list of prescribed Service forms in 
8 CFR 299.) By removing from the regulations the last reference to Form 
I-151 as a valid document, this rule would complete the Services 
declared policy of establishing the current Form I-551 as the exclusive 
form of registration for lawful permanent residents.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/24/95                    60 FR 27441
NPRM Comment Period End         07/24/95
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1686-95

Agency Contact: Gerard Casale, Senior Immigration Examiner, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20356
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________




1798. WAIVER OF THE TWO-YEAR HOME COUNTRY PHYSICAL PRESENCE REQUIREMENT 
FOR CERTAIN FOREIGN MEDICAL GRADUATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 
1184; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 1252; 8 CFR 2; 8 USC 
1255; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1258

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 248

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 25, 1994.
Pub. L. 103-416, Section 220, statutory provisions in effect upon 
approval.

Abstract: This rule implements changes to INS regulations resulting 
from recent legislative changes instituted by the Immigration and 
Nationality Technical Corrections Act, Public Law 103-416. The changes 
allow certain foreign medical graduates who entered the US in J-1 
status, and their J-2 dependent spouse and children to obtain a waiver 
of the 2 year home country physical presence requirement pursuant to a 
request by a State Department of Public Health, or its equivalent, thus 
allowing them to work at a health care facility in an area designated 
by the Secretary, Health and Human Services, as having a shortage of 
health care professionals. This rule will allow foreign medical 
graduates to change their nonimmigrant status in the US from J-1 
exchange visitor to H-1B specialty occupation worker.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/18/95                    60 FR 26676
Interim Final Rule Effective 05/
18/95; Comm. due 07/17/95       05/18/95
Interim Final Rule Correction to 
Interim Rule                    05/24/95                    60 FR 27598
Final Rule                      09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1688-95

Agency Contact: Sophia Cox, Senior Immigration Examiner, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD89
_______________________________________________________________________




1799. FEES ASSESSED FOR DEFAULTED PAYMENTS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1252 note; 
8 USC 1252b; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1356; 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 31 USC 
9701; EO 12356, 47 FR 14874, 15557; 3 CFR, 1982 Comp., p 166; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document proposes to amend existing Immigration and 
Naturalization Service (Service) regulations to increase the fee 
imposed when a check submitted to the Service in payment of a fee is 
not honored by the bank upon which it is drawn, from $5.00 to $30.00. 
The purpose of the proposed change is to enable the Service to recoup 
the administrative costs incurred in processing all returned checks and 
other defaulted payments. This action will result in the Service no 
longer losing money as a result of bad check activity. The rule will 
apply to all returned checks, including Immigration User Fee payments 
bounce, fines, penalties, etc. The rule is necessary in order for the 
INS to recover the entire cost associated with the processing of 
defaulted payments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/28/95                    60 FR 50145
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1692-95

Agency Contact: Allen Sinsheimer, Systems Accountant, Office of Finance 
Management, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 6010, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7683

RIN: 1115-AD92
_______________________________________________________________________




1800. PREINSPECTION SERVICES FOR AIRCRAFT, VESSELS, AND TRAINS OUTSIDE 
THE UNITED STATES (PREINSPECTION)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1183; 8 USC

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1201; 8 USC 1224; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 
1252

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 235

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule addresses preinspection in other than adjacent 
islands and contiguous territories and also provides the regulatory 
authority to preinspect trains. The Service has expanded preinspection 
to Ireland which is neither a contiguous territory nor an adjacent 
island and plans to preinspect trains in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Rule; Comments due 6/
19/95                           05/18/95                    60 FR 26696
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1698-95

Agency Contact: Virginia Gorman, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 7228, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AD98
_______________________________________________________________________




1801. WAIVER OF EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NATURALIZATION OF CERTAIN 
APPLICANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1423; 8 USC 1443; 8 USC 1447; 8 USC 
1448; PL 103-416

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 312

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 1, 1995.
PL 103-416, section 108

Abstract: This rule exempts persons over 65 years of age, who have been 
lawful permanent residents residing in the United States at least 20 
years, from US history and government knowledge testing. The exemption 
would be the same as that which currently exists for the English 
language requirement. The rule would also exempt those persons unable 
to comply there with from all testing due to a physical or 
developmental disability or mental impairment. Provisions of this 
proposed rule have been incorporated into a policy statement expected 
to be released before the end of the calendar year. This agency 
decision has eliminated the need for an addition to 8 CFR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1702
Additional INS contact Pearl Chang

Agency Contact: Craig S. Howie, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE02
_______________________________________________________________________




1802. PETITION TO CLASSIFY ALIEN AS IMMEDIATE RELATIVE OF A U.S. CITIZEN 
OR AS A PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT; SELF-PETITIONING FOR CERTAIN BATTERED OR 
ABUSED ALIEN SPOUSES AND CHILDREN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC 
1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 CFR 2; PL 103-322

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule allows battered and abused spouses and children of 
United States Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents to petition for 
immigrant classification. The consent of the abuser would not be 
required.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/26/96                    61 FR 13061
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/26/96
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/28/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1705-95

Agency Contact: Rita Arthur, Senior Adjudications Officer, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________




1803. NATIONALITY AND NATURALIZATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1433; 8 USC 1443; 8 USC 1448

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 322; 8 CFR 337

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, October 25, 1994.
PL 103-416

Abstract: These regulations implement provisions of the Immigration and 
Nationality Technical Amendments Act of 1994.
INS No. 1763 implements changes to 8 CFR 322 by establishing procedures 
for a US citizen parent to apply for the expeditious naturalization of 
his or her children born outside the US. The purpose of the rule is to 
relax the requirements of US citizenship for children born to or 
adopted by US citizens abroad.
INS No. 1712 allows children born to US citizen parents who do not meet 
residence retention requirements to derive citizenship from their US 
citizen grandparents if they meet the residence retention requirements.
INS No. 1764 reverses the authority to schedule all administrative 
oath-taking ceremonies with the District Director. The rule will not 
impact the Immigration Judges authority to administer the oath at 
ceremonies conducted by the Service.
Various other issues addressed in these rulemakings include: procedures 
for obtaining citizenship for children born abroad to one or more US 
citizens;

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requirements and procedures for regaining citizenship; revision to 
Naturalization Certificate wording to reflect that naturalization 
eligibility no longer requires an intent to reside in the US 
permanently; changes in terminology relating to expatriation; 
administrative and judicial determinations relating to the loss of 
citizenship; and condition under which US Passports and Consular 
Reports of Birth may be cancelled.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule (INS 1764)           05/00/96
Interim Final Rule (INS 1763)   05/00/96
Proposed Rule (INS 1712)        12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS Nos. 1763 and 1712 Contact, Jane Barker
INS No. 1764 Contact, Susan Arroyo

Agency Contact: Jane Barker, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________




1804. NOTICE TO CARRIERS OF THE INS POLICY ON THE REQUIREMENTS OF 
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE MANIFESTS, FORM I-94, AND FINES IMPLICATIONS UNDER 
SECTION 231(A)

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 
1228; 8 USC 1229

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 231

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule makes modifications to the current regulations at 8 
CFR 231.1 regarding fines against carriers for violation of section 
231(a) of the Act regarding the submission of properly completed 
arrival/departure manifests, Forms I-94. This rule modifies the 
criteria the INS will use to fine carriers under section 231 of the 
Act.
New criteria put forth in this policy notice will clarify the 
requirements regarding the carrier's submission of properly completed 
arrival/departure manifest Forms I-94, allowing the INS and carriers to 
improve cooperation to achieve rapid facilitation of the traveling 
public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Policy with 30 day 
comment period                  05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1711-95

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 7228, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AE11
_______________________________________________________________________




1805. EMPLOYER SANCTIONS MODIFICATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1324a; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is considering further changes to streamline the 
verification and enforcement process requirements related to the 
Employer Sanctions provisions of the Immigration Control and Reform 
Act.
INS No. 1738 will allow INS to issue and service a notice of intent to 
fine upon an alleged violator after the INS has determined that a 
person or entity has violated section 274a of the Act. This rule will 
also allow interested parties to electronically generate blank copies 
of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form, (Form I-9).
INS No. 1737 will allow the INS to discontinue it's practice of 
providing any person or entity required to retain Forms I-9 with at 
least 3 days notice prior to an inspection of the Forms I-9. This 
practice is not mandated by law, and the INS believes that it may have 
impeded investigations by giving employers the opportunity to make 
changes or corrections to form or to fraudulently create or destroy 
Forms I-9.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (INS 1738)   04/00/96
Proposed Rule (INS 1737)        04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS Nos. 1737 and 1738

Agency Contact: Angelo Sorrento, Special Agent, Investigations, 
Enforcement, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 1000, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-0747

RIN: 1115-AE21
_______________________________________________________________________




1806.  PRIORITY DATES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PETITIONS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC 
1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule eliminates the requirement that an application for 
labor certification filed with a State employment office before October 
1, 1991, must be filed with the Service in connection with a petition 
filed under section 203(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
before October 1, 1993, in order to maintain a pre-October 1, 1991 
priority date. This rule implements section 218 of the Immigration and 
Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994, Public Law 102-232, 
which amended section 161(C)(1) of the Immigration Act of 1990, Public 
Law 102-649.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS NO. 1647-95

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Agency Contact: Michael W. Straus, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE24
_______________________________________________________________________




1807.  AMENDMENT TO LIMITATIONS ON DISCRETION TO GRANT AN 
APPLICATION FOR RELIEF UNDER SECTION 212(C)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 
1184; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 
1252; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends part 212 of title 8 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations which apply to limitations on discretion to grant an 
application for relief under section 212(c) of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act. The changes will expand the class of aliens eligible 
for 212(c) relief. The rule allows an alien who has adjusted status 
pursuant to section 245A or section 210 of the Act to use the combined 
period of his or her status as a temporary permanent resident and 
lawful permanent resident to establish seven (7) years of continuous 
physical presence in the United States. The change will provide 
uniformity between the regulation and case law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1748-96

Agency Contact: David Dixon, Appellate Counsel, General Counsel, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 6100, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 703 756-6257

RIN: 1115-AE27
_______________________________________________________________________




1808.  EFFECT OF PAROLE OF CUBAN AND HAITIAN NATIONALS ON 
RESETTLEMENT ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 
1184; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 
1252; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation amends language in 8 CFR 212 to clarify that 
nationals of Cuba or Haiti who were paroled into the United States 
since October 1, 1991, are to be considered to have been paroled in a 
status that makes them eligible for assistance under Section 501 of the 
Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980, as amended. This rule is 
necessary to ensure that these aliens are not inadvertently denied 
benefits for which they are eligible.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1751-96
Additional INS contact: Michael Sheridan

Agency Contact: Janice Podolny, Associate General Counsel, General 
Counsel, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 
425 I Street NW., Room 6100, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AE29
_______________________________________________________________________




1809.  REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ADJUDICATIONS PROCESSING

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 5 USC 552(a); 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 
USC 1201; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 1252b; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1356; 31 USC 
9701; EO 12356, 47 FR 14874, 15557; 3 CFR, 1982 Comp., p. 166; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises existing regulations by eliminating 
obsolete sections, and by reducing other sections through elimination 
of duplication and deletion of references to purely internal procedural 
matters and streamlining. All changes made are editorial and non-
substantive in nature and have no impact on governmental or 
nongovernmental entities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1753

Agency Contact: Lawrence J. Weinig, Director, Field Managment Project, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7425

RIN: 1115-AE31
_______________________________________________________________________




1810.  PROCESSING OF APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE UNITED 
STATES

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1181; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 
1203; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1257; 8 USC 1183; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1224; 8 USC 
1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1221; ...

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 211; 8 CFR 235; 8 CFR 251; 8 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises existing regulations by eliminating 
obsolete sections and by reducing other sections through elimination of 
duplication, deletion of references to purely internal procedural 
matters and streamlining. All changes are considered to be editorial 
and non-substantive in nature and have no impact on governmental or 
nongovernmental entities.

[[Page 23217]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1754

Agency Contact: Lawrence J. Weinig, Director, Field Manual Project, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street, NQ, Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7425

RIN: 1115-AE32
_______________________________________________________________________




1811.  ORPHAN PETITIONS; PETITIONS TO CLASSIFY ALIEN AS 
IMMEDIATE RELATIVE OF A UNITED STATES CITIZEN OR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT; 
CHANGE IN DEFINITION OF CHILD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-51

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Service's existing regulations by 
replacing the phrase ``legitimate child'' with ``child born in 
wedlock''. This change also makes the criteria for immigration, based 
on orphan classification and on certain other parent-child 
relationships, much easier to understand and apply.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1761 (Additional INS contact Ramonia 
Law-Hill)

Agency Contact: Rita Arthur, Adjudications Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE33
_______________________________________________________________________




1812.  CONTRACTS WITH TRANSPORTATION LINES; SIGNATORY AUTHORITY

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1228; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 238

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule updates the list of transportation lines signatory 
to the immediate and continuous transit agreement with the Service. 
This agreement allows the carrier to transport aliens in-transit 
through the United States who are not in possession of a valid 
nonimmigrant visa or who are not exempt presentation of one. This rule 
is routine and will not impact any entities adversely.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1758

Agency Contact: Robert F. Hutnick, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 7228, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7499

RIN: 1115-AE36
_______________________________________________________________________




1813.  ADDING SANFORD, FLORIDA TO THE LIST OF PORTS OF ENTRY TO 
ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR DIRECT TRANSIT WITHOUT VISAS (TWOV)

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 1282; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule adds Sanford, Florida to the list of ports of entry 
where, except for transit from one part of foreign contiguous territory 
to another part of the same territory, an alien must make application 
for admission to the United States as a direct transit without visa. 
This change is made because of increased international commerce serving 
Sanford, Florida.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1765

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 7228, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2694

RIN: 1115-AE40
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1814. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF CONVEYANCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 274

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Joseph Travis
Phone: 202 616-2737

RIN: 1115-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________




1815. TERMINATION OF TEMPORARY RESIDENT STATUS

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 210

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Eff. 4-5-90; 
Com. Due 5-7-90                 04/05/90                    55 FR 12629


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael W. Straus

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Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AB74
_______________________________________________________________________




1816. CONTRACTS WITH TRANSPORTATION LINES; INCREASING THE LIQUIDATED 
DAMAGES FOR CARRIER VIOLATIONS OF THE TWOV AGREEMENT TO $3000

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 238

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick
Phone: 202 514-2694

RIN: 1115-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________




1817. APPLICATION FOR THE EXERCISE OF DISCRETION UNDER 212C, AGGRAVATED 
FELONS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule, Eff. 10-3-
91; Com. Due 11-4-91            10/03/91                    56 FR 50033


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Sophia Cox
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AC35
_______________________________________________________________________




1818. CONSENT TO REAPPLY FOR ADMISSION AFTER DEPORTATION, REMOVAL, OR 
DEPARTURE AT GOVERNMENT EXPENSE

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule, Eff. 5-21-
91; Com. Due 6-20-91            05/21/91                    56 FR 23212


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sophia Cox
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________




1819. UNAVAILABILITY OF TWOV TO CITIZENS OF THE FORMER SOCIALIST FEDERAL 
REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (INS 1397R) 
Eff. 8-16-93; Com. Due 9-15-93  08/16/93                    58 FR 43438


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick
Phone: 202 514-2694

RIN: 1115-AC87
_______________________________________________________________________




1820. NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES; B VISITOR FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 274a

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/05/93                    58 FR 58982
NPRM Comment Period End         12/06/93


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Helen V. deThomas
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________




1821. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EXAMINATION OF ARRIVING ALIENS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 234

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sophia Cox
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________




1822. CITIZENSHIP DOCUMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 341; 8 CFR 342; 8 CFR 343; 8 CFR 343a; 8 CFR 343b; 
8 CFR 343c

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pearl Chang
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD51
_______________________________________________________________________




1823. ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION FOR SUSPENSION OF DEPORTATION PROCEDURE 
BEFORE A DISTRICT DIRECTOR

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 244

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Finkelstein
Phone: 202 514-3197

RIN: 1115-AD78
_______________________________________________________________________




1824. REGULATION CHANGES NECESSITATED BY THE BREAK-UP OF THE SOVIET 
UNION AND CZECHOSLOVAKIA, THE UNIFICATION OF THE TWO GERMANIES, AND THE 
NAME CHANGE OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AD96
_______________________________________________________________________




1825. AUTOMATED ISSUANCE OF FORM I-94 ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE RECORD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 231

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

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Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Claire Seglem
Phone: 202 514-0912

RIN: 1115-AD99
_______________________________________________________________________




1826. COST OF DETENTION OF STOWAWAYS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 235; 8 CFR 237; 8 CFR 253

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Linda Loveless
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AE03
_______________________________________________________________________




1827. NOTICE OF POLICY REGARDING FINES IMPOSED ON CARRIERS WHO BRING 
ALIENS TO THE UNITED STATES WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 273

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AE09
_______________________________________________________________________




1828. ``MASTER EXHIBITS'' CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 208

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice (to be published upon 
availability of new exhibits)   00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John Evans
Phone: 202 633-1040

RIN: 1115-AE14
_______________________________________________________________________




1829.  IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE P-1 NONIMMIGRANTS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1282; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is establishing a P-1 Nonimmigrant Advisory 
Committee for the purpose of examining the question of whether United 
States based entertainment groups seeking to employ alien entertainers 
may file P-1 nonimmigrant petitions. The Advisory committee will also 
provide input regarding the appropriate use of the P-1 nonimmigrant 
classification as it relates to the employment of non-United States 
based circus personnel.
The result of this Committees effort may be the promulgation of revised 
Service regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Establishment of an 
Advisory Committee; Statement of 
qualifications due 5-7-96       03/08/96                     61 FR 9498


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1741
Proposed rulemaking action undetermined.

Agency Contact: John Brown, Senior Examiner, Examinations, Department 
of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., 
Room 3215, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE38
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1830. TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 240; 8 CFR 274a; 8 CFR 299

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

All actions final; new actions 
and actions still pending are 
reported under RIN 1115-AE26    01/30/96                     61 FR 3053

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Ronald S. Chirlin
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________




1831. APPLICANT PROCESSING FOR FAMILY UNITY BENEFITS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 242; 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 264; 8 CFR 274a; 8 CFR 299

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/21/95                    60 FR 66062
Final Action Effective          12/21/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jack Hartsoch
Phone: 202 514-3156

RIN: 1115-AC39
_______________________________________________________________________

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1832. APPELLATE JURISDICTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 236; 8 
CFR 280

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action by INS Program 
Office and General Counsel      03/29/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Terrance M. O'Reilly
Phone: 202 786-4256

RIN: 1115-AD41
_______________________________________________________________________




1833. ISSUANCE OF TRAVEL DOCUMENTS USING FORM I-131

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 299

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by INS Program Office 02/20/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael Straus
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________




1834. RESUBMISSION OF REJECTED APPLICATIONS FOR LEGALIZATION

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 245a

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by INS Program Office 03/28/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael W. Straus
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD49
_______________________________________________________________________




1835. TEMPORARY ALIEN WORKERS SEEKING H CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE 
OF OBTAINING GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION OR TRAINING

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/04/95                    60 FR 62021
Final Action Effective          12/04/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John W. Brown
Phone: 202 514-3240

RIN: 1115-AD66
_______________________________________________________________________




1836. REORGANIZATION OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action (INS No. 1682)     11/14/95                    60 FR 57165
Final Action Effective          11/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Janet Taylor
Phone: 202 514-1989

RIN: 1115-AD72
_______________________________________________________________________




1837. WAIVER OF CERTAIN TYPES OF VISAS UNFORESEEN EMERGENCY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/22/96                    61 FR 11717
Final Action Effective          03/22/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AD77
_______________________________________________________________________




1838. CLARIFICATION OF FILING VENUE, FEES, AND FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR 
CERTAIN APPLICATIONS FOR REPLACEMENT ALIEN REGISTRATION CARD, FORM I-551

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 264; 8 CFR 299; 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 211; 8 CFR 223; 8 
CFR 235; 8 CFR 251; 8 CFR 252; 8 CFR 274a; 8 CFR 316; 8 CFR 334

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by INS Program Office 03/28/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gerard Casale
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD81
_______________________________________________________________________




1839. IMMIGRANT PETITIONS; CHILDREN OF WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/27/96                     61 FR 7206
Final Action Effective          02/27/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Ramonia Law-Hill
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD91
_______________________________________________________________________




1840. FORMER CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES REGAINING UNITED STATES 
CITIZENSHIP

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 324

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by INS Program Office 03/08/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Pearl Chang
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE00
_______________________________________________________________________

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1841. NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES; TRANSITS; REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION, 
EXTENSION, AND MAINTENANCE OF STATUS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by INS Program Office; 
merged with RIN 1115-AD57, INS 
1631                            02/20/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Katharine Lorr
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE05
_______________________________________________________________________




1842. NOTICE OF POLICY REGARDING CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE IMMIGRATION AND 
NATURALIZATION SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION LINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 238

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/12/96                     61 FR 5410
Final Action Effective          03/13/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AE08
_______________________________________________________________________




1843. NOTICE TO CARRIERS OF THE INS POLICY REQUESTING THE U.S. CUSTOMS 
SERVICE (USCS) TO DENY OR REVOKE PERMISSION TO UNLADE PASSENGERS FOR 
THOSE THAT ARE DELINQUENT IN INS FINES LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  19 CFR 122

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by Program Office due 
to external policy change by 
USCS.                           02/07/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AE10
_______________________________________________________________________




1844. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND NOTICE OF HEARING: APPREHENSION, CUSTODY, 
AND DETENTION

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 242

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/06/96                     61 FR 8858
Final Action Effective          03/06/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ira L. Frank
Phone: 202 514-0747

RIN: 1115-AE13
_______________________________________________________________________




1845. SUBPOENA ISSUANCE AUTHORITY

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 287

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/13/95                    60 FR 56936
Final Action Effective          12/13/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Alan R. Conroy
Phone: 202 514-3073

RIN: 1115-AE15
_______________________________________________________________________




1846.  RENEWAL OF IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE 
CITIZENS' ADVISORY PANEL

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  00 USC 00

CFR Citation:  00 CFR 00

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, with the concurrence of the Attorney General, 
is renewing, for a 2-year period of time, the Citizens' Advisory Panel 
(CAP). The CAP will provide recommendations to the Attorney General on 
ways to reduce the number of complaints of abuse made against employees 
of the Service and, most importantly, to minimize or eliminate the 
causes for those complaints. The CAP is seeking to address the 
complaints of impropriety by making recommendations on community 
policing and training initiatives for law enforcement personnel in 
order to strengthen the relationship between the Service and all 
members of the community.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/20/96                    61 FR 11432

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1749
Notice establishing the CAP was published on 2-11-94 at 59 FR 6658 (RIN 
1115-AD68)

Agency Contact: Susan Wilt, Coordinator, CAP, Internal Audit, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3260, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2373

RIN: 1115-AE28
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1847. PRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL OR INFORMATION

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 16 subparts A and D

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Updating and revision of Department of Justice regulations 
implementing the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act of 
1974.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Janice Galli McLeod, Attorney, Department of Justice, 
Office of Information & Privacy, Flag Building, Suite 570, Washington, 
DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-4453
Fax: 202 514-1009

RIN: 1105-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________




1848. VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG EMERGENCY AREAS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-322, sec 90107 Violent Crime Cntl & Law Enf 
Act of 1994

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 92 (New)

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, January 11, 1995.

Abstract: This rule provides consolidated procedures for requests for 
designations of violent crime or drug emergency areas and appropriate 
Federal Assistance under section 90107 of the Violent Crime Control and 
Law Enforcement Act of 1994. In general, section 90107 provides that 
the chief executive of a State or local government may make a written 
request to the Attorney General that the President designate a state or 
part of a state to be a ``violent crime or drug emergency area.'' This 
rule specifies the information to be submitted in support of such a 
request, sets forth the procedures to be followed by the requesters, 
and provides the process and criteria for Attorney General review of 
such requests. Section 90107 also provides the President may (1) direct 
any Federal agency, with or without reimbursement, to utilize its 
authorities and the resources granted it under Federal law in support 
of State or local assistance efforts and (2) provide technical and 
advisory assistance, including communications support and law 
enforcement-related intelligence information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Hinchman, Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Justice, Office of Policy Development, Room 4256, 10th Street & 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-8059
Fax: 202 514-8639

RIN: 1105-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________




1849. QUALIFICATIONS FOR CHAPTER 13 STANDING TRUSTEES

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  28 USC 586(e)(1)

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 58

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: United States Trustees have the authority to appoint one or 
more individuals to serve as chapter 13 standing trustees in a judicial 
district if the number of chapter 13 cases warrants the appointment. 
Under 28 USC section 586(b) standing trustees receive a percentage of 
all funds paid under chapter 13 plans to pay for their compensation and 
actual necessary expenses. The Director of the Executive Office for 
United States Trustees, by virtue of authority delegated by the 
Attorney General, fixes each standing trustee's percentage fee and the 
maximum annual compensation. 28 USC section 586(e)(1). This rule is 
designed to eliminate conflicts of interest, curb unnecessary expenses, 
and ensure financial and management accountability.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Esther I. Estryn, Deputy General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for United States Trustees, 901 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 307-1399

RIN: 1105-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________




1850. IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT 
ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-414 Communications Assistance for Law 
Enforcement Act

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FBI intends to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking 
setting forth the Cost Recovery Regulations implementing the 
Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA), which became 
effective October 25, 1994. The proposed Cost Recovery Regulations set 
forth the procedures by which telecommunications carriers may be 
reimbursed for all reasonable costs directly associated with the 
modifications performed by carriers in connection with equipment, 
facilities, and services installed or deployed on or before January 1, 
1995.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Walter V. Meslar, Chief, Telecommunications Contracts

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and Audit Unit, Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 
14800 Conference Center Dr., Suite 300, Chantilly, VA 22021
Phone: 703 814-4900

RIN: 1105-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________




1851. FALSE CLAIMS AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1986--CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMANDS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  31 USC 3733

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 28

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements and clarifies the provisions concerning 
civil investigative demands (CIDs) in Section 6(a) of the False Claims 
Amendments Act of 1986, 31 USC 3733. In particular, this rule 1) 
delegates certain delegable powers and responsibilities that the 
statute vests in the Attorney General to the Assistant Attorney General 
for the Civil Division and to the U.S. Attorneys; 2) specifies which 
United States employees may have access to information produced in 
response to CIDs; 3) clarifies that Department trial attorneys, in 
certain circumstances, have authority unilaterally to alter certain 
features of oral examinations taken pursuant to CIDs, such as date, 
time, and place; and 4) clarifies the statutory provision allowing 
Department attorneys to make ``official use'' of CID material in 
connection with cases and proceedings, by defining ``official use.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael F. Hertz, Director, Commercial Litigation 
Branch, Department of Justice, Civil Division, P.O. Box 261, 
Washington, DC 20044
Phone: 202 514-7179

RIN: 1105-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________




1852.  IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL STOLEN PASSENGER MOTOR 
VEHICLE INFORMATION SYSTEM (NSPMVIS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 33109 to 33111

CFR Citation:  28 CFR Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Attorney General is required to establish a National 
Stolen Passenger Motor Vehicle Information System pursuant to the Anti 
Car Theft Act of 1992 (49 USC 33109 to 33111). The FBI is coordinated 
efforts in this matter and under delegated authority from the Attorney 
General, the FBI is issuing this rule to establish a national system to 
verify the theft status of major motor vehicle component parts. The 
system will include certain information about each passenger motor 
vehicle reported to a law enforcement agency as stolen and not 
recovered. The rule provides how an individual or entity may obtain 
information from the system on whether a vehicle or part is listed as 
stolen. The rule also provides verification procedures to be followed 
by insurance carriers and certain motor vehicle part businesses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Mike Pritchard, NSPMVIS Project Coordinator, Department 
of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Room 11105, J. Edgar 
Hoover Bldg., 10th & Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20535
Phone: 202 324-2741

RIN: 1105-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




1853.  FILING OF INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  22 USC 611 et seq Foreign Agents Registration Act of 
1938

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 5.400; 28 CFR 5.401; 28 CFR 5.402

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As a result of the passage of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 
1995 (LDA), the Foreign Agents Registration Unit of the Criminal 
Division is issuing a new regulation concerning which ``informational 
materials'' must be filed with the Attorney General under the Foreign 
Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 USC 611, et seq (FARA). 
In addition to updating the terminology used in the existing 
regulations from ``political propaganda'' to ``informational 
materials'' as provided in the LDA, this rule makes other changes to 28 
CFR 5.400, 5.401, and 5.402.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frederick J. Close, Acting Chief, Registration Unit, 
Internal Security Section, Department of Justice, Criminal Division, 
1400 NY Ave., NW., Room 9300, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-1216
Fax: 202 514-2836

RIN: 1105-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________




1854.  CHILD PROTECTION RESTORATION AND PENALTIES ENHANCEMENT 
ACT OF 1990

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  18 USC 1028(d); 18 USC 2257

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 75

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the regulations at 28 CFR 75 which set forth 
the requirements to be met by all producers of materials containing one 
or more visual depictions of actual sexually explicit conduct made 
after November 1, 1990, for the retention of records concerning the 
actual, previous, and assumed names and of the dates of birth of each 
performer portrayed in such visual depictions. This rule amends the 
time such records must be

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retained, the list of persons excepted from compliance, and the 
effective date of the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Terry R. Lord, Acting Chief, Child Exploitation and 
Obscenity Section, Department of Justice, Criminal Division, 1001 G 
Street NW., Suite 310, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-5780
Fax: 202 514-1793

RIN: 1105-AA46
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1855. REVISION OF REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE REMISSION OR MITIGATION OF 
CIVIL AND CRIMINAL FORFEITURES

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  28 USC 509; 28 USC 510; 28 USC 515 to 518; 28 USC 
524; 8 USC 1324; 15 USC 1177; 17 USC 509; 18 USC 512; 18 USC 981; 18 
USC 982; 18 USC 1467; 18 USC 1955; 18 USC 1963; 18 USC 2253; 18 USC 
2254

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation amends and adopts rules that govern the 
processing of petitions for remission and mitigation of forfeitures by 
the Criminal Division, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 
and the United States Marshals Service of the United States Department 
of Justice. It is intended to provide a basis for similar rules to be 
adopted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the Internal 
Revenue Service, the United States Secret Service of the Department of 
the Treasury, and the United States Postal Service. The Department 
proposes this regulation in an effort to ameliorate the harsh results 
in individual forfeiture cases and to provide relief to innocent 
persons whose property is used by others for criminal purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/29/94                    59 FR 33457
NPRM Comment Period End         07/29/94
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: LEGAL AUTHORITY CONT: 18 USC 2513; 19 USC 1613; 
19 USC 1618; 21 USC 853; 21 USC 881; 22 USC 401.

Agency Contact: Nancy L. Rider, Deputy Chief, Asset Forfeiture and 
Money Laundering Sect., Department of Justice, 1400 New York Avenue, 
Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-1263
Fax: 202 514-5522

RIN: 1105-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________




1856. QUALIFICATIONS FOR TRUSTEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  28 USC 586(d)

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 58

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: United States Trustees appoint private trustees to serve in 
bankruptcy cases filed under title 11, United States Code. Pursuant to 
28 USC section 586(d), the Attorney General is required to prescribe by 
rule qualifications for membership on panels from which the United 
States Trustees appoint trustees to serve in specific bankruptcy cases 
filed under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. In addition, the Attorney 
General is required to prescribe by rule qualifications for appointment 
as a standing trustee in cases filed under chapters 12 and 13 of the 
Bankruptcy Code. The qualifications prescribed by the Attorney General 
pursuant to 28 USC section 586(d) are found at 28 CFR 58.3, 58.4. This 
rule amends those qualifications by adding a requirement that the 
applicant have three years of either bankruptcy experience or 
experience as a fiduciary. In addition, this rule clarifies that the 
United States Trustees have authority not only to establish panels of 
trustees in the first instance, but also to revise and periodically 
reconstitute such panels. Finally, the rule sets forth certain 
technical amendments to 28 CFR Part 58.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/16/93                    58 FR 48472
NPRM Comment Period End         10/18/93
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Esther I. Estryn, Deputy General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for United States Trustees, 901 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 29530
Phone: 202 307-1399

RIN: 1105-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




1857. GUIDELINES FOR REVIEWING APPLICATIONS FOR COMPENSATION AND 
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FILED UNDER 11 USC 330

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  28 USC 586(a)(3)(A)(i)

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CFR Citation:  28 CFR 58

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: United States Trustees must comply with guidelines adopted by 
the Executive Office for United States Trustees in reviewing 
applications filed by case trustees and professionals under section 330 
of title 11, United States Code. 28 USC 586(a)(3)(A)(i). These 
guidelines are made pursuant to 28 USC 586(a)(3)(A)(i).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Martha L. Davis, General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for United States Trustees, 901 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 307-1399

RIN: 1105-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________




1858. MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-322, sec 220001, Violent Crime Cntl & Law Enf 
Act, 1994

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, March 13, 1995.

Abstract: This rule develops, in cooperation with the States, a 
national voluntary motor vehicle theft prevention program under which 
the owner of a motor vehicle may voluntarily sign a consent form with a 
participating State or locality in which the motor vehicle owner states 
that the vehicle is not normally operated under certain specified 
conditions. Under this program, the owner agrees to display program 
decals or devices on the owner's vehicle and to permit law enforcement 
officials in any State to stop the motor vehicle and take reasonable 
steps to determine whether the vehicle is being operated by or with the 
permission of the owner, if the vehicle is being operated under the 
specified conditions.
Participating States and localities will authorize law enforcement 
officials in the State or locality to stop motor vehicles displaying 
program decals or devices under the specified conditions and take 
reasonable steps to determine whether the vehicle is being operated by 
or with the permission of the owner.
This rule establishes the specified conditions under which stops may be 
authorized by owners who state that they do not ordinarily operate 
their vehicles under such conditions: (1) driving a vehicle between 
1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.; and (2) driving a vehicle across a United 
States land border or into a United States port.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/25/95                    59 FR 54459
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/95
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Hinchman, Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Justice, Office of Policy Development, Room 4256, 10th & Constitution 
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-8059
Fax: 202 514-8639

RIN: 1105-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________




1859. RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PRESIDENT ON CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD 
DECISIONS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510; EO 12597

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule eliminates an unnecessary provision which sets 
forth procedures for the Department of Justice to receive public 
comments from private parties on recommendations by the Department to 
the President concerning decisions by the Department of Transportation 
authorizing air carriers to engage in foreign air transportation. In 
practice, the Department of Justice rarely provides such 
recommendations to the President, making the establishment of formal 
procedures to receive public comments concerning such recommendations 
unnecessary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Howard M. Blumenthal, Assistant Chief, Legal Policy 
Section, Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, Main Bldg., Room 
3121, 10th & Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-2513
Fax: 202 514-9082

RIN: 1105-AA41
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1860. CRIMINAL FINES ENFORCEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 72

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Lynne Solien
Phone: 202 616-6444

RIN: 1105-AA16
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1861. FEDERAL CLAIMS COLLECTION STANDARDS (FCCS)

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  4 CFR 101 to 105

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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Agency Contact: Robert N. Ford
Phone: 202 514-5343
Fax: 202 514-1965

RIN: 1105-AA31
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Legal Activities (LA)



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1862. JACOB WETTERLING CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN AND SEXUALLY VIOLENT 
OFFENDER GUIDELINES

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Guidelines                04/04/96                    61 FR 15110

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: David J. Karp
Phone: 202 514-3273
Fax: 202 514-8639

RIN: 1105-AA36
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1863. USE AND EXAMINATION OF MATERIALS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO THE 
ANTITRUST CIVIL PROCESS ACT

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 49

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    01/25/96                     61 FR 2116
Final Action Effective          01/25/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Howard M. Blumenthal
Phone: 202 514-2513
Fax: 202 514-9082

RIN: 1105-AA37
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1864. DESIGNATION OF AGENCIES TO RECEIVE AND INVESTIGATE REPORTS 
REQUIRED UNDER THE VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE ACT

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 81

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    02/29/96                     61 FR 7704
Final Action Effective          04/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Terry R. Lord
Phone: 202 514-5780
Fax: 202 514-1793

RIN: 1105-AA38
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1865. PROCEDURES FOR RECEIPT AND CONSIDERATION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS 
SUBMITTED UNDER SUBSECTION 2(B) OF THE ANTITRUST PROCEDURES AND 
PENALTIES ACT

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 50.13

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    03/28/96                    61 FR 13763
Final Action Effective          03/28/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Howard M. Blumenthal
Phone: 202 514-2513
Fax: 202 514-9082

RIN: 1105-AA40
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1866.  REVISION OF POLICY CONCERNING CONSENT TO TRY CIVIL 
MATTERS BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGES

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 18 USC 3401(f)

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A working group consisting of representatives from senior 
Justice Department offices and litigating divisions and the U.S. 
Attorneys Offices reviewed the Department's policy concerning consent 
to try civil matters before magistrate judges. As a result of this 
review, the Department reaffirms its existing policy of encouraging the 
use of magistrate judges to assist the district courts in resolving 
civil disputes whenever possible but, by this rule, makes several 
clarifying changes. This rule eliminates paragraphs (1) through (4) of 
52.01 as merely summarizing provisions of federal statutory and case 
law set forth elsewhere; revises 52.01(b) to include the involvement of 
significant rights of large numbers of persons as a factor to be 
considered relating to the complexity of the case; amends 52.01(b) to 
require that the determination by the government attorney whether to 
consent to a trial before a magistrate judge be made ``with the 
concurrence of his or her supervisor''; and conforms the terminology of 
52.01 and 52.02 to the Judicial Improvements Act of 1990 which changed 
the designation of persons appointed under 28 USC 631 from U.S. 
magistrates to that of U.S. magistrate judges.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    03/05/96                     61 FR 8472
Final Action Effective          03/05/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary C. Morgan, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, 
Office of Policy Development, Department of Justice, 10th & 
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Room 4240, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-0052

RIN: 1105-AA43
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Justice Programs (OJP)



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1867. ARREST POLICIES IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3796 hh et seq

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 90.60

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, January 1995. Final, Statutory, March 
1995.

Abstract: A proposed rule is being issued for grants to encourage 
arrest policies pursuant to the Violence Against Women Act, title IV of 
the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Public Law 
103-322, 108 Stat. 1796. This Federal discretionary grant program is to 
encourage States, units of local government, and Indian tribal 
government to treat domestic violence as a serious violation of 
criminal law. The regulation is being published under section 801 of 
the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, as amended, 42 USC 
3752.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Kathy Schwartz, Administrator, Violence Against Women 
Program Office, Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, 633 
Indiana Avenue NW., Room 444, Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 307-6026

RIN: 1121-AA35
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1868.  PRIVATE SECTOR/PRISON INDUSTRY ENHANCEMENT CERTIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 1761

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Private Sector/Prison Industry Enterprise Certification 
(PIECP) exempts certified State and local industries from two Federal 
statutes regulating the interstate commerce and marketability of prison 
made goods. The Ashurst Sumners Act, codified at 18 USC section 1761 
and the Walsh Healy Public Contracts Act, codified at 41 USC sections 
35 to 45. Exempted industries must meet specific requirements aimed at 
preventing the unfair trade of prison made goods in order to receive 
Bureau of Justice Assistance certification. This guideline implements 
the statutory requirements set forth at 18 USC 1761(c) and sets forth 
the administrative procedures of this certification program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Thomas Albrecht, Bureau of Justice Assistance, 
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs
Phone: 202 514-6236

RIN: 1121-AA36
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Office of Justice Programs (OJP)



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1869. STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1365; PL 103-317

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) provides 
Federal assistance to States for costs incurred for the imprisonment of 
an illegal alien convicted of a felony by the State.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              10/06/94                    59 FR 50830
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Linda J. McKay, State and Local Assistance Division 
Chief, East Branch, Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, 
633 Indiana Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 514-6638

RIN: 1121-AA24
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1870. VIOLENT OFFENDER INCARCERATION AND TRUTH IN SENTENCING INCENTIVE 
GRANT PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Subtitle A title II Violent Crime Cont and Law Enf 
Act of 1994; PL 103-322; 108 Stat 1796

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 91

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, January 13, 1995.
Sec 20105 of title II of Violent Crime Cont and Law Enf Act of 1994 
requires the Attorney General to issue rules and regulations re use of 
title II grant funds within 90 days of Act enactment.

Abstract: This regulation implements authorization for grants to 
States, and States organized in multistate compacts, for assistance to 
adult and juvenile correctional systems. The program recognizes that 
States and local jurisdictions have experienced substantial increases 
in jail, prison and juvenile confinement populations in recent years, 
resulting in escalating costs and serious difficulties in managing 
overcapacity correctional populations. Because of these constraints, 
correctional systems have often been unable to implement new programs, 
develop alternative confinement strategies, or open new facilities. 
This program seeks to provide funds to address the immediate needs of 
correctional facilities and programs.
In particular, the program emphasizes the need to make available both 
conventional jail and prison space for the confinement of violent 
offenders and to ensure that violent offenders remain incarcerated for 
substantial periods of time through the implementation of truth in 
sentencing laws. Accordingly, subtitle A directs the Attorney General 
to award grants to construct, develop, expand, modify, operate or 
improve correctional facilities and other correctional facilities that 
will free secure prison

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space for the confinement of violent offenders.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              12/07/94                    59 FR 63015
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Larry Meacham, Corrections Program Office, Department 
of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, 633 Indiana Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 307-3914

RIN: 1121-AA25
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1871.  YOUNG AMERICAN MEDALS PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1921 et seq

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 0.12

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule provides an outline of the program 
governing awards of the Young American Medals for Bravery and Service.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christine M. Craig, Office of the General Counsel, 
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, 633 Indiana Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 307-0790

RIN: 1121-AA37
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Office of Justice Programs (OJP)



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1872. CONFIDENTIALITY OF IDENTIFIABLE RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL 
INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 22

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Christine Craig
Phone: 202 307-0790

RIN: 1121-AA33
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1873. CRIMINAL JUSTICE BLOCK GRANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 33

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Christine Craig
Phone: 202 307-0790

RIN: 1121-AA34
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Office of Justice Programs (OJP)



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1874. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER 
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 70

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action - (Correction to 
Final Rule on 11/24/95, 60 FR 
57931)                          07/26/95                    60 FR 38241

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Cynthia Schwimer
Phone: 202 307-3186

RIN: 1121-AA18
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1875. VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/27/95                    60 FR 55051

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Carolyn A. Hightower
Phone: 202 307-5947

RIN: 1121-AA30
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1876. CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 20

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn by Program Office 
Before Publication of NPRM      02/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Christine Craig

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Phone: 202 307-0790

RIN: 1121-AA32
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