[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 1997 
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, Senior Counsel, 
Office of Policy Development, Department of Justice, Room 4256, 950 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530, (202) 514-8059.

Dated: March 24, 1997.

Eleanor D. Acheson,

Assistant Attorney General, Office of Policy Development.

                                     Bureau of Prisons--Proposed Rule Stage                                     
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1616        Postsecondary Education Programs......................................................    1120-AA25 
1617        Federal Prison Industries (FPI) Work Program: Deportation Orders......................    1120-AA57 
1618        Searching and Detaining or Arresting Persons Other Than Inmates.......................    1120-AA61 
1619        Progress Reports: Triennial Preparation...............................................    1120-AA63 
1620        Classification and Program Review: Team Meetings......................................    1120-AA64 
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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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1621        Volunteer Community Service Projects..................................................    1120-AA03 
1622        Intensive Confinement Centers.........................................................    1120-AA11 
1623        Incoming Publications/Inmate Legal Activities.........................................    1120-AA15 
1624        Religious Beliefs and Practices.......................................................    1120-AA17 
1625        English as a Second Language Program..................................................    1120-AA19 
1626        Infectious Diseases...................................................................    1120-AA23 
1627        Fines and Costs.......................................................................    1120-AA29 
1628        Birth Control, Pregnancy, Child Placement, Abortion...................................    1120-AA31 
1629        Literacy Program......................................................................    1120-AA33 
1630        Inmate Discipline (Good Conduct Time).................................................    1120-AA34 
1631        Postsecondary Education Programs......................................................    1120-AA35 
1632        Drug Abuse Treatment Programs: Early Release Consideration............................    1120-AA36 
1633        Telephone Regulations and Inmate Financial Responsibility.............................    1120-AA39 
1634        Inmate Personal Property..............................................................    1120-AA46 
1635        Scope of Rules: National Security Considerations......................................    1120-AA47 
1636        Correspondence: Restricted Special Mail Procedures....................................    1120-AA48 
1637        Telephone Regulations and Inmate Financial Responsibility.............................    1120-AA49 
1638        Correspondence: Pretrial Inmates......................................................    1120-AA52 
1639        Scope of Rules: Prevention of Acts of Violence and Terrorism..........................    1120-AA54 
1640        Incoming Publications: Nudity and Sexually Explicit Material or Information...........    1120-AA59 
1641        Transfer of Offenders to or from Foreign Countries....................................    1120-AA60 
1642        Good Conduct Time.....................................................................    1120-AA62 
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                                      Bureau of Prisons--Completed Actions                                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1643        Research..............................................................................    1120-AA14 
1644        Release of Information................................................................    1120-AA21 
1645        Unescorted Transfers and Voluntary Surrenders.........................................    1120-AA45 
1646        Federal Prison Industries (FPI) Work Program..........................................    1120-AA50 
1647        Transfer of Inmates to State Agents for Production on State Writs.....................    1120-AA53 

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1648        Inmate Legal Activities and Inmate Personal Property..................................    1120-AA58 
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                                     Civil Rights Division--Final Rule Stage                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1649        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services;                
            Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities; Accessibility........................    1190-AA26 
1650        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services...    1190-AA36 
1651        Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities;              
            Children's Facilities.................................................................    1190-AA38 
1652        Redress Provisions for Persons of Japanese Ancestry: Guidelines under Ishida v. United              
            States................................................................................    1190-AA40 
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                                    Civil Rights Division--Long-Term Actions                                    
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1653        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities--               
            Implementation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972........................    1190-AA28 
1654        Amendment to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities--                      
            Implementation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964............................    1190-AA31 
1655        Amendment to Coordination of Enforcement of Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted                 
            Programs--Implementation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964..................    1190-AA32 
1656        Procedures for the Administration of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, As                 
            Amended...............................................................................    1190-AA35 
1657        Implementation of the Provisions of the Voting Rights Act Regarding Language Minority               
            Groups................................................................................    1190-AA39 
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                              Drug Enforcement Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                              
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1658        Removal of Restrictions on Employing Certain Individuals..............................    1117-AA28 
1659        Exemption of Chemical Mixtures........................................................    1117-AA31 
1660        Separate Registrations for Separate Locations.........................................    1117-AA39 
1661        Restriction of Import/Export Requirements for Personal Medical Use....................    1117-AA41 
1662        Listed Chemicals; Proposed Thresholds for Iodine and Hydrochloric Gas (Hydrogen                     
            Chloride Gas).........................................................................    1117-AA43 
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                                Drug Enforcement Administration--Final Rule Stage                               
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1663        Prescriptions for Controlled Substances, Requirements for Use of Automated Data                     
            Processing Systems....................................................................    1117-AA03 
1664        Definition and Registration of Disposers..............................................    1117-AA19 
1665        Diversion Control Fee Account.........................................................    1117-AA34 
1666        Establishment of Freight Forwarding Facilities........................................    1117-AA36 
1667        Guidelines for Providing Controlled Substances to Ocean Vessels.......................    1117-AA40 
1668        Temporary Exemption From Chemical Registration Requirements for Distributions of                    
            Combination Ephedrine Products........................................................    1117-AA42 
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1669        Reporting on Psychotropic Substances..................................................    1117-AA22 
1670        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 
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                               Drug Enforcement Administration--Completed Actions                               
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1671        Consolidation, Elimination, and Clarification of Various Regulations..................    1117-AA33 
1672        Exemption From Import/Export Requirements for Personal Medical Use....................    1117-AA38 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1673        Discipline of Attorneys and Representatives...........................................    1125-AA13 
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                            Executive Office for Immigration Review--Final Rule Stage                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1674        Rules Concerning Conditional Permanent Residence for Alien Entrepreneurs in                         
            Deportation Proceedings...............................................................    1125-AA02 
1675        Fees for Motion to Reopen or Reconsider...............................................    1125-AA15 
1676        Representation and Appearances: Law Students and Law Graduates........................    1125-AA16 
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                           Executive Office for Immigration Review--Completed Actions                           
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1677        Listing of Free Legal Services Programs...............................................    1125-AA14 
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                                    General Administration--Final Rule Stage                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1678        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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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1679        Expansion of Direct Mail Program......................................................    1115-AD73 
1680        Canadian Border Boat Landing Program..................................................    1115-AE53 
1681        Corporate Reorganizations (Mergers and Acquisitions) and E, H, L Nonimmigrant                       
            Classification........................................................................    1115-AE55 
1682        Petition for Employment Creation Aliens...............................................    1115-AE56 
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                           Immigration and Naturalization Service--Proposed Rule Stage                          
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1683        Revised Grounds of Exclusion, Parole of Aliens Into the United States, and Waivers of               
            Inadmissibility for Immigrants and Nonimmigrants......................................    1115-AB45 
1684        Reduction of the Number of Documents Accepted for Employment Verification.............    1115-AB73 
1685        Standardized Testing for Naturalization; Procedures for Approval of Test Providers....    1115-AD52 
1686        Nonimmigrant Classes; Diplomat and Government Representatives; Transits; Requirements               
            for Admission, Extension and Maintenance of Status....................................    1115-AD57 
1687        Nonimmigrant Classes; S Classification; Law Enforcement Initiatives; Alien Witnesses..    1115-AD86 
1688        Inspection of Alien Crew Members; 90-day Waiver.......................................    1115-AD95 
1689        Employment Authorization Document Applications And Process............................    1115-AE06 
1690        Recognized Providers of Immigration Assistance and Forms Preparation Services.........    1115-AE18 
1691        Eligibility of Persons for Refugee Status and Withholding of Deportation; Elimination               
            of Parole Review Program for Excludable Mariel Cubans.................................    1115-AE30 
1692        Manifest Requirements for In-Transit Passengers.......................................    1115-AE37 
1693        Contracts with Transportation Lines; Limiting Transfers of Transit Without Visa Aliens              
            in the United States to One Electronic Ticketing......................................    1115-AE41 
1694        Examinations Fee Account Schedule.....................................................    1115-AE42 
1695        Judicial Review of Decisions of the Executive Office for Immigration and Immigration                
            and Naturalization Service............................................................    1115-AE46 
1696        Petitioning Requirements for the H Nonimmigrant Classification........................    1115-AE52 
1697        Charging of Fees for Mexican Border Crossing Cards....................................    1115-AE54 
1698        Suspension of Privilege to Transport Aliens to the United States......................    1115-AE59 
1699        Filing Factual Statements about Alien Prostitutes.....................................    1115-AE60 
1700        Rights of Habitual Residence between the United States and the Governments of the                   
            Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau................................................    1115-AE61 
1701        Nonimmigrant Overstays................................................................    1115-AE62 
1702        F-1 Visa Abusers and Foreign Students.................................................    1115-AE63 
1703        Registration of Aliens on Criminal Probation or Criminal Parole.......................    1115-AE65 
1704        Use of Parole for Humanitarian Reason or Significant Public Benefit and Report to                   
            Congress..............................................................................    1115-AE68 
1705        Limiting Liability for Certain Technical Violations of Paperwork Violations...........    1115-AE70 
1706        Powers and Duties of the Attorney General and the Commissioner Delegation of                        
            Immigration Enforcement Authority.....................................................    1115-AE76 
1707        Regulations Pertaining to Battered Aliens and to Mail Order Bride Businesses, as                    
            Mandated by IIRIRA....................................................................    1115-AE77 
1708        Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment...........................................    1115-AE79 
1709        Surrender of Aliens Ordered Removed from the United States............................    1115-AE82 
1710        Proceedings to Determine Deportability of Aliens in the United States: Apprehension,                
            Custody, Hearing, and Appeal..........................................................    1115-AE83 
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                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Final Rule Stage                            
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1711        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 
1712        Field Officers; Powers and Duties; Subpoena...........................................    1115-AB63 
1713        Nonimmigrant Classes; North American Free Trade Agreement (U.S.-Canada Free-Trade                   
            Agreement Amendments).................................................................    1115-AB72 
1714        Visa Waiver Pilot Program.............................................................    1115-AB93 
1715        Marriage During Deportation or Exclusion Proceedings; Bona Fide Marriage Exemption to               
            Prohibition Against Approval of Relative Visa Petition or Adjustment of Status........    1115-AC43 
1716        Removal of Conditional Basis and Lawful Permanent Residence for Certain Alien Spouses               
            and Sons and Daughters; Battered and Abused Conditional Residents.....................    1115-AC47 
1717        Treaty Aliens, E Classification.......................................................    1115-AC51 
1718        Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence: Conditional                
            Residents and Fiance(e)s..............................................................    1115-AC70 
1719        Temporary Alien Workers Seeking Classification Under the Immigration and Nationality                
            Act...................................................................................    1115-AC72 
1720        Nonimmigrant Classes; B Visitor for Business or Pleasure..............................    1115-AC89 
1721        Inspection of Persons Applying for Admission..........................................    1115-AD17 
1722        Mexican and Canadian Nonresident Alien Border Crossing Cards (BCCs)...................    1115-AD24 
1723        Adjustment of Status; Certain Nationals of the Peoples Republic of China..............    1115-AD33 

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1724        Petitions for Employment-Based Immigrants.............................................    1115-AD55 
1725        Procedures for Filing a Derivative Petition (Form I-730) for a Spouse and Unmarried                 
            Children of a Refugee/Asylee..........................................................    1115-AD59 
1726        Issuance of Charging Documents by Asylum Officers.....................................    1115-AD64 
1727        Requests for Additional Evidence To Support Immigrant Visa Petitions..................    1115-AD70 
1728        Admission of Certain Nurses Seeking Nonimmigrant Classification Under the H-1A                      
            Category..............................................................................    1115-AD74 
1729        Fees for Participation in Dedicated Commuter Lanes at Selected Ports of Entry;                      
            Collection of Fees Under the Dedicated Commuter Lane Program..........................    1115-AD82 
1730        Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence; Temporary                  
            Removal of Certain Restrictions on Eligibility........................................    1115-AD83 
1731        Waiver of the Two-Year Home Country Physical Presence Requirement for Certain Foreign               
            Medical Graduates.....................................................................    1115-AD89 
1732        Screening Requirements of Carriers for Reduction, Refund, or Waiver of Fines..........    1115-AD97 
1733        Preinspection Services for Aircraft, Vessels, and Trains Outside the United States                  
            (Preinspection).......................................................................    1115-AD98 
1734        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 
1735        Miscellaneous Modifications to Naturalization Regulations.............................    1115-AE07 
1736        Conditions on Nonimmigrant Status; Disclosure of Information..........................    1115-AE17 
1737        Acquisition of Citizenship; Equal Treatment of Women in Conferring Citizenship to                   
            Children Born Abroad..................................................................    1115-AE19 
1738        Employer Sanctions Modifications......................................................    1115-AE21 
1739        Regulations Relating to Temporary Protected Status....................................    1115-AE26 
1740        Periods of Lawful Temporary Residents Status and Lawful Permanent Resident Status to                
            Establish Seven Years of Lawful Domicile..............................................    1115-AE27 
1741        Regulations Pertaining to Adjudications Processing....................................    1115-AE31 
1742        Orphan Petitions; Petitions To Classify Alien as Immediate Relative of a United States              
            Citizen or Preference Immigrant; Change in Definition of Child........................    1115-AE33 
1743        Inspection and Expedited Removal of Aliens; Detention and Removal of Aliens; Conduct                
            of Removal Proceedings; Asylum Procedures.............................................    1115-AE47 
1744        Definition of the Term ``Lawfully Present'' for Purposes of Applying for Title II                   
            Benefits under the Social Security Act................................................    1115-AE51 
1745        Affidavits of Support on Behalf of Immigrants.........................................    1115-AE58 
1746        Employer Sanctions: Miscellaneous Provisions..........................................    1115-AE66 
1747        Employment Verification by Collective Bargaining Units................................    1115-AE67 
1748        Ineligibility of Certain Juvenile Offenders for Family Unity Program..................    1115-AE72 
1749        Certification of Certain Health Care Workers..........................................    1115-AE73 
1750        Adjustment of Status for Certain Polish or Hungarian Parolees.........................    1115-AE74 
1751        Pilot Programs to Require Bonding in Addition to the Affidavit of Support.............    1115-AE78 
1752        Establishment of Preinspected Automated Lane (PAL) Program at Immigration and                       
            Naturalization Service................................................................    1115-AE80 
1753        Addition of Organization to Listing of American Institutions of Research Recognized by              
            the Attorney General..................................................................    1115-AE84 
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                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Long-Term Actions                           
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1754        Nonimmigrant Classes; Temporary Employees-H-2A Agricultural...........................    1115-AA25 
1755        Seizure and Forfeiture of Conveyances.................................................    1115-AA95 
1756        Termination of Temporary Resident Status..............................................    1115-AB74 
1757        Contracts With Transportation Lines; Increasing the Liquidated Damages for Carrier                  
            Violations of the TWOV Agreement to $3000.............................................    1115-AC17 
1758        Unavailability of TWOV to Citizens of the Former Socialist Federal Republic of                      
            Yugoslavia............................................................................    1115-AC87 
1759        F, J, and M Nonimmigrant Student Requirements for Admission, Tracking, Maintenance of               
            Status and for Employment Authorization...............................................    1115-AD16 
1760        Executing Final Order of Exclusion or Deportation; Conforming 72-Hour Notice                        
            Provisions............................................................................    1115-AD71 
1761        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 
1762        Notice of Policy Regarding Fines Imposed on Carriers Who Bring Aliens to the United                 
            States Without Proper Documentation...................................................    1115-AE09 
1763        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 

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1764        ''Master Exhibits'' Currently Available...............................................    1115-AE14 
1765        Effect of Parole of Cuban and Haitian Nationals on Resettlement Assistance Eligibility    1115-AE29 
1766        Immigration and Naturalization Service P-1 Nonimmigrants..............................    1115-AE38 
1767        Agreement Promising Non-Deportation or Other Immigration Benefits.....................    1115-AE50 
1768        Order to Show Cause and Notice of Hearing; Apprehension, Custody and Detention........    1115-AE57 
1769        Collection of Fees under the Dedicated Commuter Lane Program, Port Passenger                        
            Accelerated Service System (PORTPASS)program..........................................    1115-AE71 
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                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Completed Actions                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1770        Arrest and Detention of Aggravated Felons.............................................    1115-AB19 
1771        Application for the Exercise of Discretion Under 212c, Aggravated Felons..............    1115-AC35 
1772        Consent To Reapply for Admission After Deportation, Removal, or Departure at                        
            Government Expense....................................................................    1115-AC37 
1773        Registration and Fingerprinting of Nonimmigrants Designated by the Attorney General;                
            Removal of Certain Requirements for Nonimmigrants Bearing Iraqi and Kuwaiti Travel                  
            Documents.............................................................................    1115-AC83 
1774        Physical and Mental Examination of Arriving Aliens....................................    1115-AD10 
1775        Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence: Interview....    1115-AD12 
1776        Classification of Certain Scientists of the Independent States of the Former Soviet                 
            Union and Baltic States as Employment-Based Immigrants................................    1115-AD29 
1777        Privilege of Communication............................................................    1115-AD50 
1778        Exceptions to the Educational Requirements for Naturalization for Certain Applicants..    1115-AE02 
1779        Priority Dates for Employment-Based Petitions.........................................    1115-AE24 
1780        Apprehension, Custody and Detention; Aggravated Felony Convictions....................    1115-AE25 
1781        Processing of Applicants for Admission to the United States...........................    1115-AE32 
1782        Adjudications and Deportation Process Streamlining....................................    1115-AE48 
1783        Detention of Aliens Convicted of Aggravated Felonies or Other Crimes..................    1115-AE49 
1784        Removal of Obsolete Sections of the Regulation Concerning Contracts with                            
            Transportation Lines..................................................................    1115-AE64 
1785        Administrative Deportation Procedures for Aliens Convicted of Aggravated Felonies Who               
            are Not Lawful Permanent Residents....................................................    1115-AE69 
1786        Adjustment of Certain Fees of the Immigration Examinations Fee Account................    1115-AE75 
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                                      Legal Activities--Proposed Rule Stage                                     
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1787        Production or Disclosure of Material or Information...................................    1105-AA20 
1788        False Claims Amendments Act of 1986--Civil Investigative Demands......................    1105-AA42 
1789        Implementation of the National Stolen Passenger Motor Vehicle Information System                    
            (NSPMVIS).............................................................................    1105-AA44 
1790        Filing of Informational Materials.....................................................    1105-AA45 
1791        Expansion of Documentation Options to Establish Eligibility Under the Radiation                     
            Exposure Compensation Act of 1990.....................................................    1105-AA49 
1792        Guidelines for Megan's Law and the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and                     
            Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act............................................    1105-AA50 
1793        Operation of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System....................    1105-AA51 
1794        Federal Convicted Offender DNA Database Program.......................................    1105-AA52 
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                                       Legal Activities--Final Rule Stage                                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1795        Qualifications for Chapter 13 Standing Trustees.......................................    1105-AA32 

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1796        Implementation of Section 109 of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act    1105-AA39 
1797        Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustment.........................................    1105-AA48 
1798        Classified National Security Information and Access to Classified Information.........    1105-AA53 
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                                       Legal Activities--Long-Term Actions                                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1799        Criminal Fines Enforcement............................................................    1105-AA16 
1800        Violent Crime and Drug Emergency Areas................................................    1105-AA29 
1801        Federal Claims Collection Standards (FCCS)............................................    1105-AA31 
1802        Child Protection Restoration and Penalties Enhancement Act of 1990....................    1105-AA46 
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                                       Legal Activities--Completed Actions                                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1803        Revision of Regulations Governing the Remission or Mitigation of Civil and Criminal                 
            Forfeitures...........................................................................    1105-AA23 
1804        Qualifications for Trustees...........................................................    1105-AA30 
1805        Police Corps Program..................................................................    1105-AA47 
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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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1806        Confidentiality of Identifiable Research and Statistical Information..................    1121-AA33 
1807        Criminal Justice Block Grants.........................................................    1121-AA34 
1808        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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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1809        Young American Medals Program.........................................................    1121-AA37 
1810        Grants Program for Indian Tribes......................................................    1121-AA41 
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                                  Office of Justice Programs--Completed Actions                                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1811        Violent Offender Incarceration and Truth in Sentencing Incentive Grant Program........    1121-AA25 
1812        Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Formula Grant Regulation........    1121-AA39 
1813        Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Formula Grant Regulation........    1121-AA43 
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



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1616. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/97
Final Action                    12/00/97

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
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1617. FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES (FPI) WORK PROGRAM: DEPORTATION ORDERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 4126

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 345

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document limits from consideration for any FPI 
assignment any inmate for whom a deportation order has been issued. In 
addition, any inmate already in an FPI assignment shall be removed 
immediately and shall be re-assigned to a non-FPI work assignment for 
which the inmate is eligible.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/97
Final Action                    11/00/97
Final Action Effective          12/00/97

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
Fax: 202 307-0828

RIN: 1120-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________




1618.  SEARCHING AND DETAINING OR ARRESTING PERSONS OTHER THAN 
INMATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 751 to 752; 18 USC 1791 to 1793; 18 USC 3050; 
18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4012; 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 511

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends the regulations on searching/detaining 
of non-inmates to authorize the Warden to conduct visual searches of 
visitors suspected of introducing contraband into a low and above 
security level institution (or administrative institution, or in a 
pretrial or in a jail unit within any security level institution) when 
there is reasonable suspicion that the visitor possesses contraband or 
is introducing or attempting to introduce contraband into the 
institution.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/05/97                    62 FR 10164
NPRM Comment Period End         05/05/97
Final Action                    11/00/97
Final Action Effective          12/00/97

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
Fax: 202 307-0828

RIN: 1120-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________




1619.  PROGRESS REPORTS: TRIENNIAL PREPARATION

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3521 to 3528; 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; 21 USC 848; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 524

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend regulations on progress reports to require that 
progress reports for designated inmates be prepared at least once every 
36 months. The purpose of this change is to streamline operations at 
Bureau facilities while continuing to provide appropriate program 
services to inmates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/05/97                    62 FR 10164
NPRM Comment Period End         05/05/97
Final Action                    11/00/97
Final Action Effective          12/00/97

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
Fax: 202 307-0828

RIN: 1120-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________




1620.  CLASSIFICATION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: TEAM MEETINGS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3521 to 3528; 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; 21 USC 848; 28 USC 509 and 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 524

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend regulations on classification and program review to 
discontinue the practice of permitting inmates to waive appearance at 
classification team meetings for program reviews. The purpose of this 
change is to ensure that inmates participate in program reviews.

[[Page 21884]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/97
Final Action                    01/00/98
Final Action Effective          02/00/98

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
Fax: 202 307-0828

RIN: 1120-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1621. 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                    06/00/97

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-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________




1622. 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              04/26/96                    61 FR 18658
Final Action                    06/00/97

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-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________




1623. 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                    07/00/97

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-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________




1624. 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.

[[Page 21885]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/06/95                    60 FR 46485
Final Action                    05/00/97

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-AA17
_______________________________________________________________________




1625. 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                    08/00/97

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-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________




1626. 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                    09/00/97

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-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________




1627. 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                    05/00/97
Final Action Effective          05/00/97

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-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________




1628. 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                    11/00/97
Final Action Effective          11/00/97

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-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________




1629. 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.

[[Page 21886]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/97
Final Action                    12/00/97
Final Action Effective          12/00/97

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-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________




1630. 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                    05/00/97
Final Action Effective          06/00/97

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-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________




1631. 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 544.20 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                    05/00/97
Final Action Effective          05/00/97

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-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________




1632. 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              05/17/96                    61 FR 25121
Final Action                    06/00/97
Final Action Effective          06/00/97

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-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________




1633. 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                    06/00/97
Final Action Effective          06/00/97

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-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________




1634. 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                    05/00/97
Final Action Effective          06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 21887]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1635. 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                    05/00/97
Final Action Effective          05/00/97

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-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________




1636. CORRESPONDENCE: RESTRICTED SPECIAL MAIL PROCEDURES

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 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                    06/00/97
Final Action Effective          07/00/97

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-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________




1637. 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                    06/00/97
Final Action Effective          07/00/97

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-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




1638. 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                            12/09/96                    61 FR 64954
NPRM Comment Period End         02/07/97
Final Action                    05/00/97
Final Action Effective          06/00/97

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-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________




1639. SCOPE OF RULES: PREVENTION OF ACTS OF VIOLENCE AND TERRORISM

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 4161 to 4166; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 
USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 501.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document provides for the imposition of special 
administrative measures that may be necessary to prevent acts of 
violence that may be caused by contacts with certain inmates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/17/96                    61 FR 25120

[[Page 21888]]

Final Action                    05/00/97
Final Action Effective          05/00/97

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
Fax: 202 307-0828

RIN: 1120-AA54
_______________________________________________________________________




1640.  INCOMING PUBLICATIONS: NUDITY AND SEXUALLY EXPLICIT 
MATERIAL OR INFORMATION

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; PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 540.70 to 540.72

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule modifies the Bureau of Prisons rule on Incoming 
Publications in order to implement the provisions of the Fiscal Year 
1997 Ominbus Budget Act (Public Law 104-208) prohibiting use of 
appropriated funds for distributing or making available to an inmate 
any commercially published information or material when such 
information or material is sexually explicit or features nudity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/06/96                    61 FR 57568
Final Action                    07/00/97
Final Action Effective          07/00/97

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
Fax: 202 307-0828

RIN: 1120-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________




1641.  TRANSFER OF OFFENDERS TO OR FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3565; 18 USC 3569; 18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 
3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 4100 to 
4115; 18 USC 4161 to 4166; 18 USC 4201 to 4218; 18 USC 5003; 18 USC 
5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 527

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this document the Bureau of Prisons is amending its 
regulations on the transfer offenders to or from foreign countries to 
conform with revised procedures of the United States Parole Commission.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/97
Final Action Effective          05/00/97

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
Fax: 202 307-0828

RIN: 1120-AA60
_______________________________________________________________________




1642.  GOOD CONDUCT TIME

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3568; 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 523

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document implements the Bureau of Prisons discretion in 
awarding good conduct time when the inmate has not earned or is not 
making satisfactory progress toward earning a high school diploma or 
GED.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/97
Final Action                    12/00/97
Final Action Effective          12/00/97

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
Fax: 202 307-0828

RIN: 1120-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1643. 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.

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 512.10 to 512.22

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/12/97                     62 FR 6660
Final Action Effective          02/12/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________




1644. RELEASE OF INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 513

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/09/96                    61 FR 64950
Final Action Effective          01/08/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic

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Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA21
_______________________________________________________________________




1645. UNESCORTED TRANSFERS AND VOLUNTARY SURRENDERS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 522.30

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/09/96                    61 FR 64953
Final Action Effective          12/09/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________




1646. FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES (FPI) WORK PROGRAM

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 345.11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/20/96                    61 FR 59168
Final Action Effective          11/20/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




1647. TRANSFER OF INMATES TO STATE AGENTS FOR PRODUCTION ON STATE WRITS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 527

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/24/97                    62 FR 13825
Final Action Effective          03/24/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic
Phone: 202 514-6655
Fax: 202 307-0828

RIN: 1120-AA53
_______________________________________________________________________




1648. INMATE LEGAL ACTIVITIES AND INMATE PERSONAL PROPERTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 543; 28 CFR 553

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/31/97                     62 FR 4890
Final Action Effective          03/03/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic
Phone: 202 514-6655
Fax: 202 307-0828

RIN: 1120-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



_______________________________________________________________________




1649. 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 (ADA Standards) -- 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                    09/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1650. 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

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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                    09/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1651. 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                            07/22/96                    61 FR 37964
NPRM Comment Period End         10/21/96
Final Action                    09/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1652. 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, 59 F.3d 
1224 (Fed. Cir. 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                            04/22/96                    61 FR 17667
NPRM Comment Period End         06/20/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

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

[[Page 21891]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



_______________________________________________________________________




1653. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1654. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1655. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1656. 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
Fax: 202 307-3961

RIN: 1190-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________




1657. 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: David H. Hunger
Phone: 202 307-2898
Fax: 202 307-3961

RIN: 1190-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1658. 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                            04/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1659. 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

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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. Based on 
extensive consultations with industry, DEA will publish proposed 
regulations intended to establish the least possible burden on industry 
while remaining consistent with the requirements of the law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1660. SEPARATE REGISTRATIONS FOR SEPARATE LOCATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  21 USC 821; 21 USC 822

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1301.23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is proposing amending 21 CFR 1301.23 to clarify the 
requirement that a physician must obtain a separate registration for 
each state in which he/she practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA 149P

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-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________




1661. RESTRICTION OF IMPORT/EXPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL MEDICAL USE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1311.27

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is proposing to amend title 21, Code of Federal 
Regulations, Section 1311.27 to restrict the quantity of controlled 
substances that may be carried for personal medical use by an 
individual entering the United States (U.S.) to an amount consistent 
with the individual's travel. This action is being taken in response to 
problems with the misuse of the personal medical use exemption as a 
means to obtain and import controlled substances into the U.S. in a 
manner inconsistent with the intent of the law. The amended regulations 
will allow individuals to carry a supply of controlled substances 
sufficient to meet their health needs during their travels while 
preventing the misuse of the exemption.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-151P

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-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________




1662.  LISTED CHEMICALS; PROPOSED THRESHOLDS FOR IODINE AND 
HYDROCHLORIC GAS (HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  21 USC 802; 21 USC 871(b); PL 104-237 Comprehensive 
Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is proposing amending its regulations to establish 
thresholds for iodine and hydrochloric gas (hydrogen chloride gas). The 
Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996 placed iodine and 
hydrochloric gas (hydrogen chloride gas) under control in List II of 
DEA's chemical controls. DEA may establish thresholds for transactions; 
if the transaction, or cumulative transactions in a calender month, is 
less than the threshold amount, then the transactions are not 
regulated. The thresholds identify for the regulated industry which 
transactions are subject to regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-156P

Agency Contact: Frank Sapienza, Chief, Drug & Chemical Evaluation 
Section, Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, Drug 
Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7183
Fax: 202 307-8570

RIN: 1117-AA43

[[Page 21893]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1663. 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: Some of the amendments proposed by this rule concerning the 
maintenance and retrieval of controlled substance prescription 
information stored in automated data processing systems have been 
accomplished by another rule concerning the facsimile transmission of 
prescriptions. (RIN 1117-AA15)
The remaining proposed amendments have been superseded by amendments 
made in the pending NPRM entitled Consolidation, Elimination, and 
Clarification of Various Regulations (RIN 1117-AA33). Accordingly, this 
rule will be withdrawn.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/05/89                    54 FR 36815
NPRM Comment Period End         11/24/89                    54 FR 43436
Final Action                    04/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1664. 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                    04/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1665. 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                            12/30/96                    61 FR 68624
NPRM Comment Period End         03/31/97
Final Action                    06/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1666. 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

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                            12/18/96                    61 FR 66637
NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/97
Final Action                    06/00/97

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

[[Page 21894]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1667. GUIDELINES FOR PROVIDING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO OCEAN VESSELS

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 871(b)

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1301.28

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is considering whether to propose amending its 
regulations regarding the supply of controlled substances to ocean 
vessels to provide a means of supply more consistent with current 
industry practices for other materials. The decision on whether to 
propose amendments will be based on the information and comments 
submitted in response to this advance notice of proposed rulemaking and 
DEA's experience with the existing procedures and practices for 
supplying controlled substances to ocean vessels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/18/96                    61 FR 49086
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/18/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA Number 142N

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-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________




1668.  TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FROM CHEMICAL REGISTRATION 
REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTIONS OF COMBINATION EPHEDRINE PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  21 USC 871(b); PL 104-237 Comprehensive 
Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996; 21 USC 822(d); 21 USC 957(b)(2)

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is amending its regulations to incorporate certain 
changes to the Controlled Substances Act made by the Comprehensive 
Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996 (MCA) and to provide temporary 
exemption from registration for persons who distribute combination 
ephedrine products. The MCA established the requirement that, effective 
October 3, 1996, persons who distribute combination ephedrine products 
shall be subject to the registration requirement. To avoid interruption 
in the legitimate distribution of these products, DEA is amending the 
regulations to provide a temporary exemption from registration pending 
promulgation of regulations regarding registration for such activities 
and issuance of such registrations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-154I

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-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1669. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1670. 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

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Howard McClain, Jr.
Phone: 202 307-7183
Fax: 202 307-8570

RIN: 1117-AA37

[[Page 21895]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1671. 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.

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action (Correction 
Published 04/01/97, 62 FR 15391, 
eff. 04/01/97)                  03/24/97                    62 FR 13938
Final Action Effective          03/24/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: G. Thomas Gitchel
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________




1672. EXEMPTION FROM IMPORT/EXPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL MEDICAL USE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1311

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/31/97                     62 FR 4644
Final Action Effective          01/31/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: G. Thomas Gitchel
Phone: 202 307-7297
Fax: 202 307-8570

RIN: 1117-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1673. 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                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/97

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1674. 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.

[[Page 21896]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/12/93                    58 FR 59953
NPRM Comment Period End         12/13/93
Final Action                    04/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1675. FEES FOR MOTION TO REOPEN OR RECONSIDER

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 1324b; 8 USC 1362; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510; 28 USC 1746; Reorg. 
Plan No.2 of 1950, sec 2; 3 CFR, 1949-1953 Comp, p 1002

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule clarifies when and how fees must be paid 
when a motion to reopen or reconsider is filed concurrently with any 
application for relief under the immigration laws for which a fee is 
chargeable. This interim rule applies to motions to reopen or 
reconsider that are filed in all types of immigration proceedings 
including those over which the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
and the Board of Immigration Appeals have appellate jurisdiction, 
respectively.
This interim rule is necessary to eliminate questions that have arisen 
regarding the payment of fees for applications for relief that require 
their own separate fees when filed concurrently with motions to reopen 
or reconsider.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/03/96                    61 FR 46373
Final Action                    04/00/97

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
Fax: 703 305-0443

RIN: 1125-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________




1676. REPRESENTATION AND APPEARANCES: LAW STUDENTS AND LAW 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 1103; 8 USC 1252b; 8 USC 1362

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 292

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule with request for comments amends 8 CFR part 
292 by revising two of the current restrictions on law students and law 
graduates who wish to appear before the Immigration and Naturalization 
Service (INS) and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), 
including the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Immigration Courts. 
Currently, section 292.1(a)(2) requires that a law student who wishes 
to appear before INS and/or EOIR file a statement that he or she is 
participating, under the direct supervision of a faculty member or an 
attorney, in a legal aid program or clinic conducted by a law school. 
This interim rule amends this provision to also allow a law student to 
appear before INS and/or EOIR if he or she is under the direct 
supervision of an attorney in a legal aid program or clinic conducted 
by a nonprofit organization. This amendment merely permits law 
students, like law graduates, to appear while participating in an 
independent legal aid program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/15/96                    61 FR 53609
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date                            10/15/96
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/16/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

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
Fax: 703 305-0443
Janice B. Podolny, Associate General Counsel, Department of Justice, 
Executive Office for Immigration Review, 425 I Street NW., Suite 6100, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1125-AA16
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1677. LISTING OF FREE LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS

Priority:  Info./Admin./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 212; 8 CFR 235; 8 CFR 236; 8 
CFR 242; 8 CFR 287; 8 CFR 292a

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/28/97                     62 FR 9017
Final Action Effective          03/31/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

[[Page 21897]]

Agency Contact: Margaret M. Philbin
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1125-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


General Administration (DOJADM)



_______________________________________________________________________




1678. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE 
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Priority:  Info./Admin./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              11/25/96                    61 FR 59811
Final Action                    11/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                               Prerule Stage


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1679. 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 initiated 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 are the 
pilot sites for this expanded program. Naturalization applications are 
mailed to the four service centers in an effort to expedite processing. 
(INS 1745)
The Service will also expand direct mail to include the filing of 
adjustment of status applications for employment-based immigrants. (INS 
1734). INS is expanding the program to require refugees and asylees to 
file their application for adjustment of status directly with an INS 
service center for processing. This procedural change will result in 
improved customer service by reducing processing times. (INS 1829)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule INS No. 1660 
Direct Mail Prog. Expan. Eff. 7/
1/94; Comment Period End 8/30/9407/01/94                    59 FR 33903
Notice; INS No. 1660N Pilot 
Direct Mail Prog. Baltimore 
Office, Imple. Date 7/1/94      07/01/94                    59 FR 33985
Notice INS No. 1745             01/25/96                     61 FR 2266
Notice (INS No. 1734)           10/30/96                    61 FR 56060
Interim Rule (INS No. 1829-96)  05/00/97
Final Rule (INS 1829-96)        09/00/97
Final Rule (INS No. 1660) Direct 
Mail Prog. Expansion            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1660, 1734 and 1745

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

RIN: 1115-AD73
_______________________________________________________________________




1680. CANADIAN BORDER BOAT LANDING PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

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

[[Page 21898]]

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 235.1(e)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies and standardizes procedures for the 
application, issuance and use of Form I-68, Canadian Border Boat 
Landing Card.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1796-96

Agency Contact: Ronald J. Hays, Staff Officer, Department of Justice, 
Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 4064, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-0912

RIN: 1115-AE53
_______________________________________________________________________




1681. CORPORATE REORGANIZATIONS (MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS) AND E, H, L 
NONIMMIGRANT 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 1101; 8 USC 1102; 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 214.1(h)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service solicits comments on establishing policy and 
administrative procedure for simplifying the processing of nonimmigrant 
temporary workers involved in mergers, acquisitions consolidations or 
other corporate restructurings. Streamlining Service Center procedures 
in this respect is in the public interest in light of increased numbers 
of corporate reorganizations anticipated in the future.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/00/97
NPRM                            11/00/97
Final Action                    06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1797-96

Agency Contact: Katherine A. Lorr, Staff Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014
Fax: 202 514-0198

RIN: 1115-AE55
_______________________________________________________________________




1682. PETITION FOR EMPLOYMENT CREATION ALIENS

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 1183; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1186b; 8 
USC 1201; 8 USC 1224; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 216; 8 CFR 235

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service solicits comments on necessary policy and 
administrative procedure for resolving current regulatory concerns 
regarding immigrant investors.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/00/97
NPRM                            12/00/97
Final Action                    06/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1798-96

Agency Contact: Katharine A. Lorr, Staff Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014
Fax: 202 514-0198

RIN: 1115-AE56
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1683. 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. On September 30, 1996, 
the President signed the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant 
Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA), which substantially revised most 
grounds of inadmissibility under section 212 of the Act and the waivers 
available for both immigrants and nonimmigrants. The Immigration and 
Naturalization Service will publish regulations implementing these new 
grounds of inadmissibility and new/revised waiver provisions. In 
addition, this rule will incorporate the changes made to the grounds of 
inadmissibility and waivers made by: IMMACT 90, Pub. L. 101-649; MTINA, 
Pub. L. 102-232; the National Institutes of Health Revitalization Act 
of 1993, Pub. L. 103-43; INTCA, Pub. L. 103-416; and AEDPA, Pub. L. 
104-132.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS No. 1232) Comment 
Period End 2/5/90               01/05/90                      55 FR 438
NPRM                            08/00/97

[[Page 21899]]

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

RIN: 1115-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________




1684. REDUCTION OF THE NUMBER OF DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED FOR EMPLOYMENT 
VERIFICATION

Priority:  Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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 1324a; PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 1997.

Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA).
The Service will publish implementing regulations to reduce the number 
of documents acceptable for purposes of employment verification on form 
I-9. Since enactment of the employer sanctions statute in 1986, critics 
have pointed to the multiplication on form I-9. Since enactment of the 
employer sanctions statute in 1986, critics have pointed to the 
multiplicity of easily counterfeitable work permits and identity 
documents that employers could accept in completing form I-9. Section 
412 of IIRIRA prescribes a reduction in the number of acceptable 
documents and establishes certain fraud resistant standards for such 
INS issued documents.
It should be noted that as a result of IIRIRA the previously published 
regulatory plan, titled ``Control of Employment of Aliens'' has been 
superseded by the new requirements provided in this new legislation. In 
order to avoid confusion this regulatory action is being referenced 
under the current RIN which captures all prior actions related to 
employment verification.

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
Applications Due 1/29/96 Public 
Notice Pilot Demonstration 
Program (INS 1713)              11/30/95                    60 FR 61630
Appl. Extension Through 3/8/96 
Public Notice Pilot 
Demonstration Program (INS 1713)02/06/96                     61 FR 4378
Final Rule INS No. 1399E        09/04/96                    61 FR 46534
Proposed Rule (INS No. 1819-96) 04/00/97
Final Rule (1819-96)            08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1819-96; PL 104-208, title 4
INS No. 1399S-94 Control of Employment of Aliens Supplemental Rule.; 
Action for INS No. 1399 and 1399S is cancelled as a result of the 
enactment of IIRIRA.
INS No. 1399E is an extracted portion of INS No. 1399, being published 
separately to allow for the production of a new, more secure Employment 
Authorization Document.
INS No. 1713-95, Demonstration Project for Electronic I-9s, contact 
Robert Atwater, 202-514-2998.

Agency Contact: Marion Metcalf, Special Assistant, Office of 
Enforcement, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 7246, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3032
Robert J. Quin, Investigator, Office of Enforcement, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street, NW., 
Room 1000, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2998

RIN: 1115-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________




1685. STANDARDIZED TESTING FOR NATURALIZATION; PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL 
OF TEST PROVIDERS

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 1423; 8 USC 1443; 8 USC 1447; 8 USC 
1448

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 312

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) is amending 
part 312 in its entirety to address recent changes to the testing 
requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Technical 
Corrections Act of 1994 (P.L. 103-416) and to revise and strengthen the 
current system for approving testing entities to administer 
standardized tests of U.S. history and government and written English 
for persons applying to become naturalized citizens of the United 
States. Concurrent efforts are also underway to develop new 
standardized examinations and comprehensive study materials for 
applicants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1275-93

Agency Contact: Thomas E. Cook, Branch Chief, Naturalization, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD52

[[Page 21900]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1686. 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 employment 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                            12/00/97

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, Staff 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1687. 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: Two 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 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (INS No. 
1683) Eff. 8/25/95; Comment 
Period End 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
Final Rule (INS No. 1683)       12/00/97
NPRM (INS No. 1728)             12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1683-94; and INS No. 1728-95. Form I-
854 is being revised and the effect of IIRIRA is being assessed.

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

RIN: 1115-AD86
_______________________________________________________________________




1688. 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                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1695-95

Agency Contact: Catherine Paler-Amaya, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 4064, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-4803

RIN: 1115-AD95
_______________________________________________________________________




1689. EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENT APPLICATIONS AND PROCESS

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: A Final Rule (INS No. 1399-96) introducing and authorizing 
centralized production of a new more secure and fraud resistant EAD 
Card or Form I-766 was published in the Federal Register at 61 FR 46534 
on September 4, 1996. Centralized production of this new EAD card will 
performed by one or more INS Service Centers. Also, an employment 
authorization document (EAD) application and proposed rule is

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planned pending IIRIRA Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant 
Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) regulatory initiatives and related 
policy actions. The proposed rule will provide a more efficient process 
for centralized production of the new EAD card.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/97

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, Staff Officer, Office of Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE06
_______________________________________________________________________




1690. RECOGNIZED PROVIDERS OF IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE AND FORMS 
PREPARATION SERVICES

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 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 Service's efforts to increase the availability of high-
quality, low-cost assistance to applicants for naturalization and other 
immigration benefits. It will clarify some regulatory provisions which 
have been confusing to affected parties and expand the partnership 
between INS and community-based organizations. This change will provide 
procedures by which qualifying nonprofit entities may be designated to 
provide assistance on a fee-for-service basis to applicants for various 
immigration benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS 1735)                 05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1735-95
This regulation would have an impact on State agencies authorized to 
regulate the practice of law in several States. If this regulation is 
adopted, a State could not impose a penalty for the unauthorized 
practice of law on a person engaged in activities permitted under this 
regulation, if the person is authorized to engage in the activities 
pursuant to this regulation. The State could impose a penalty for 
unauthorized practice of law if the person were not authorized to 
practice pursuant to this regulation.

Agency Contact: Thomas E. Cook, Branch Chief, Naturalization, 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE18
_______________________________________________________________________




1691. 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                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1692. MANIFEST REQUIREMENTS FOR IN-TRANSIT PASSENGERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 amend part 231, section 1(b) from title 8 of 
the Code of Federal Regulations. The rule will require the carrier to 
present an Arrival and 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                            09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1757 Changes to section 235 by IIRIRA 
of 1996 requires regulations to be altered. Discussions must be held at 
Headquarters, Inspections Division to determine course of action.

Agency Contact: Robert F. Hutnick, Assistant Chief Inspector, Office of

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Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 4064, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7499

RIN: 1115-AE37
_______________________________________________________________________




1693. 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                            06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

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 4064, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2694

RIN: 1115-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________




1694. EXAMINATIONS FEE ACCOUNT SCHEDULE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1356; PL 100-459; 31 USC 9701; PL 82-137; PL 
100-459; PL 101-515

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103.7

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS No. 1767)             08/00/97
NPRM (INS No. 1768)             10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1695. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF DECISIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR 
IMMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1242 note; 8 USC 1324b; 
28 USC 509; 28 USC 510; 28 USC 1746

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Executive Office of Immigration Review 
(``EOIR'') and the Immigration and Naturalization Service (``Service'') 
regulations specifically when an administration decision under the 
Immigration and Nationality Act is final for purpose of judicial review 
under the Administrative Procedures Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Margaret M. Philbin, General Counsel, Executive Office 
of Immigration Review, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 5107 Leesburg Pike Suite 2400, Falls Church, VA 
22401
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1115-AE46
_______________________________________________________________________




1696. PETITIONING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE H NONIMMIGRANT CLASSIFICATION

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 1281; 8 USC 1282

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 274

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the INS regulations to 
accommodate the need of certain U.S. workers. Specifically, this rule 
proposes to amend the Service's regulations with respect to the 
submission of itineraries and labor condition applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/97
Interim Final Rule              09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1769-96

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

RIN: 1115-AE52

[[Page 21903]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1697. CHARGING OF FEES FOR MEXICAN BORDER CROSSING CARDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 102; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 235; 8 CFR 264; 8 CFR 286

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the regulations to allow the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS Service) to charge a fee 
for the processing and issuance of Mexican Border Crossing Cards 
(BCCs), Form I-586.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1773-96

Agency Contact: Ronald J.Hays, Assistant Chief Inspector, Inspections, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-0912
Fax: 202 514-8345

RIN: 1115-AE54
_______________________________________________________________________




1698.  SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGE TO TRANSPORT ALIENS TO THE UNITED 
STATES

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 1252

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212.15

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, April 1997.

Abstract: The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility 
Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) added a provision to the Immigration and 
Nationality Act that allows INS to suspend a commercial airline's 
privilege to transport aliens to the United States if the carrier has a 
record of bringing in aliens who have fraudulent documents. The IIRIRA 
states that a proposed rule must be published within 90 days of the 
bills enactment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
Interim Final Rule              09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: Re: INS No. 1809-96

Agency Contact: Una Brien, Director, National Fines Office, Inspections 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 1400 Wilson Blvd. Suite 210, Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 202 305-7018

RIN: 1115-AE59
_______________________________________________________________________




1699.  FILING FACTUAL STATEMENTS ABOUT ALIEN PROSTITUTES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2424; PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 94 (New)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the Illegal Immigration Reform and 
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) was enacted. This law not 
only amended significant portions of Title 8 of the United states Code, 
but also changed the provisions of Title 18 United States Code (Crimes 
and Criminal Procedures). Because section 325 amends 18 USC, the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service will publish an implementing 
regulation dealing with the filing of statements by individuals who 
keep, maintain, control, support or harbor alien prostitutes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS No. 1810-96)          04/00/97
Final Rule (INS No. 1810-96)    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1810-96

Agency Contact: Elizabeth L. Dolan, Senior Special Agent, 
Investigations Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street, NW., Room 1000, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 307-0557

RIN: 1115-AE60
_______________________________________________________________________




1700.  RIGHTS OF HABITUAL RESIDENCE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES 
AND THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS, MICRONESIA AND PALAU

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 214.2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. The 
statute, among other things, requires that INS issue regulations 
governing the rights of ``habitual residence'' under 1) the Compact of 
Free Association between the United States and the Governments of the 
Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia; and 2) the 
Compact of Free Association between the Government of Palau.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RE: INS No. 1811-96

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

RIN: 1115-AE61
_______________________________________________________________________




1701.  NONIMMIGRANT OVERSTAYS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1202; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1224; 8 
USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1258; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 1282

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214.2; 8 CFR 214.2(f); 8 CFR 236; 8 CFR 248

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 21904]]

Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA). 
Section 632 of IIRIRA concerns authorized stay, voiding/cancellation of 
visas and eligibility for readmission to the U.S. Section 632 of IIRIRA 
concerns authorized stay, voiding/cancellation of visas and eligibility 
for readmission to the United States (U.S.) as a nonimmigrant. The INS 
will amend current regulations to provide for the exclusion of 
nonimmigrants who have previously over stayed their nonimmigrant status 
in the U.S. to reflect the 3 year and 5 year bars to admission 
specified at section 222(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act as 
amended by IIRIRA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS No. 1812-96)          04/00/97
Final Rule (INS No. 1812-96)    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RE: INS No. 1812-96

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

RIN: 1115-AE62
_______________________________________________________________________




1702.  F-1 VISA ABUSERS AND FOREIGN STUDENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1187; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1224; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1258; 8 USC 
1362; PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214.1; 8 CFR 214.2 (f); 8 CFR 214.3; 8 CFR 214.4; 
8 CFR 221.1; 8 CFR 235; 8 CFR 236; 8 CFR 248

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. The INS 
will amend current regulations governing F-1 foreign students and the 
schools authorized to enroll F-1 students. The purpose is to bar F-1 
eligibility and status for attendance at a public elementary school and 
publicly funded adult educations programs. In addition, this rulemaking 
will establish the reimbursement requirements and 12 month limit for F-
1 eligibility and status to attend an INS approved public secondary 
school.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
Final Rule                      07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RE: INS Docket No. 1813-96

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

RIN: 1115-AE63
_______________________________________________________________________




1703.  REGISTRATION OF ALIENS ON CRIMINAL PROBATION OR CRIMINAL 
PAROLE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1303(a); 8 USC 1304; PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 264; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. The INS 
will publish implementing regulations requiring registration on the 
form prescribed by the Attorney General of aliens who are or who have 
been on criminal probation or criminal parole.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM INS No. 1815-96            04/00/97
Final Rule INS No. 1815-96      08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RE: INS Docket No. 1815-96

Agency Contact: Joseph Calemine, Deportation and Detention Officer, 
Office of Enforcement, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street, NW., Room 3008, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 305-2316

RIN: 1115-AE65
_______________________________________________________________________




1704.  USE OF PAROLE FOR HUMANITARIAN REASON OR SIGNIFICANT 
PUBLIC BENEFIT AND REPORT TO CONGRESS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1182

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 11, 1997.

Abstract: Changes to the current regulations are necessitated by 
section 602 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant 
Responsibility Act of 1996. This section has reworded certain parole 
authority by stipulating parole on a case by case basis for urgent 
humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Furthermore, this 
section mandates a Report to Congress stating numbers of such parolees, 
commencing on January 1, 1998.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1840-97 This rule effects the following 
section of the I&NA - section 212, as amended by sections 602 IIRIRA.

Agency Contact: Gary Witt, Patrol Agent In Charge, Office of Field 
Operations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 1000D, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2455

RIN: 1115-AE68
_______________________________________________________________________




1705.  LIMITING LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS OF 
PAPERWORK VIOLATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1324a; PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 21905]]

Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. The INS 
will publish implementing regulations adding a reference to the ``good 
faith attempt'' exception to the employment verification requirements 
of I&NA 274A(b) and defining the following terms: ``technical or 
procedural failure'' and ``good faith attempt.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
Final Action                    08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RE: INS No. 1819-96 and Public Law 104-208, 
title 4

Agency Contact: Robert J. Quin, Investigator, Office of Enforcement, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street, NW., Room 1000, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2998

RIN: 1115-AE70
_______________________________________________________________________




1706.  POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE 
COMMISSIONER DELEGATION OF IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1357

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 2; 8 CFR 287

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 11, 1997.

Abstract: The Commissioner may enter into agreements with States of 
their political subdivisions for the purpose of assisting in the 
enforcement of immigration laws as detailed in Service Policy and 
Memorandum of Understanding between the Service and State and local 
agencies who have entered into agreement with the Commissioner. This 
change is intended to augment the number of agents available to the 
Service who can enforce the immigration laws while providing State and 
local officers with a means of enforcing laws which were previously 
restricted to INS employees. This rule implements sections 133 and 373 
of IIRIRA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1833-97 INS Nos. 1834-97
The rules will affect the following section of the INA: -Section 103, 
as amended by section of IIRIRA; -Section 287, as amended by section 
133 of IIRIRA;
Rules are contingent upon the formal recognition of Service Policy and 
Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between the Service and the State 
and/or political subdivisions therein which are delegated the authority 
to enforce the immigration laws.
Government jurisdictions affected will include local and State Police 
Agencies, Sheriff's Departments and detention facilities operated by 
the State or a political subdivision of a State.

Agency Contact: Gary D. Witt, Patrol Agent in Charge, Office of Field 
Operations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 1000D, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2445

RIN: 1115-AE76
_______________________________________________________________________




1707.  REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BATTERED ALIENS AND TO MAIL 
ORDER BRIDE BUSINESSES, AS MANDATED BY IIRIRA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1641(c); PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility 
Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) included a number of provisions relating to 
battered aliens and to mail order bride businesses. At present, INS 
anticipates rulemaking in the following Areas.
INS No.1842-97 is a notice which will centralize the filing of I-360 
self-petitions filed by battered spouses and children at the INS 
Vermont Service Center.
INS No. 1845-97 is necessitated by the section 501 of IIRIRA, which 
provides certain type of public benefits for those aliens who have made 
a prima facie case for eligibility pursuant to the INS'interim rule on 
self-petitions by battered aliens, published at 61 FR 13061 (March 26, 
1995; INS No. 1705-95). This new interim rule will define what 
constitutes a prima facie case.
INS No. 1838-97 will be an advance notice proposed rulemaking to 
solicit public input into the regulation of certain functions of the 
international matchmaking industry (also referred to as ``mail order 
bride businesses''), as required by section 652 of IIRIRA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1838-97

Agency Contact: Karen FitzGerald, Staff Officer, Office of 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________




1708.  CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY INFLATION ADJUSTMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1324a; 8 USC 1221; 8 
USC 1223; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1229; 8 USC 1253; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 1283; 8 
USC 1284; 8 USC 1285; 8 USC 1286

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 274a; 8 CFR 280

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In accordance with the requirements of section 4 of the 
Federal Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustment of Act of 1990, 
the In accordance with the requirements of section 4 of the Federal 
Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, the INS is 
adjusting for inflation civil monetary penalties assessed or enforced 
by the government.
This rule amends the INS regulations by providing for the appropriate 
increased fines and penalties.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
Interim Final Rule              09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Also Bob Hinchman at DOJ Office of Policy 
Development 514-8059 INS No. 1844-97

Agency Contact: Allen H. Sinsheinier, Systems Accountant, Office of 
Budget, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 
425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7715
Fax: 202 514-7860

RIN: 1115-AE79
_______________________________________________________________________




1709.  SURRENDER OF ALIENS ORDERED REMOVED FROM THE UNITED 
STATES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1254a; 8 USC 1245a note

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 240.13; 8 CFR 240.14; 8 CFR 240.15; 8 CFR 240.16

Legal Deadline: None
Although there is no formal legal deadline, the rule is an integral 
part of implementing PL 104-208.

Abstract: This rule requires aliens subject to a final order of removal 
to surrender to the INS. This rule also establishes procedures for 
surrender, and bars persons violating these procedures from obtaining 
discretionary immigration benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/97
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1847-97

Agency Contact: Brian Hays, Assistant General Counsel, Office of 
General Counsel, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street, Room 6100, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4616
Fax: 202 514-0455

RIN: 1115-AE82
_______________________________________________________________________




1710.  PROCEEDINGS TO DETERMINE DEPORTABILITY OF ALIENS IN THE 
UNITED STATES: APPREHENSION, CUSTODY, HEARING, AND APPEAL

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal 
governments.

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 241

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule estabilshes an administrative process whereby 
criminal aliens in state custody convicted of non-violent offenses may 
be deported prior to completion of their sentence to imprisonment 
pursuant to section 241(a)(4)(B) of the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: INS No.1848-97

Agency Contact: Joan S. Lieberman, Attorney, Office of General Counsel, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Washington, DC
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1711. 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                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1328-93

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

RIN: 1115-AB52
_______________________________________________________________________




1712. 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

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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                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1242

Agency Contact: Ronald W. Dodson, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1713. 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 
1993 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                    04/00/97

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, Staff 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1714. 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 Rule No. 1799 will finalize all those Visa Waiver Pilot Program 
countries which were added through the publication of interim 
regulations. This rule will also incorporate those statutory changes 
made to section 217 of the INA by IIRIRA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (1406-91) Comment Period 
End 5/22/91                     05/07/91                    56 FR 21101
Interim Final Rule (INS No. 
1447) Eff. 10/1/91; Comment 
Period End 10/15/91             09/13/91                    56 FR 46716
Public Notice (INS No. 1674) 
Eff. 10/25/94, Comment Period 
End 09/30/96                    02/21/95                     60 FR 9699
Interim Final Rule (INS No. 
1685) Eff. 4/1/95; Comment 
Period End 5/30/95              03/28/95                    60 FR 15855
Interim Final Rule (INS No. 
1777)                           07/08/96                    61 FR 35598
Interim Final Rule (INS No. 
1782-96 With Comments 
(Australia)                     07/29/96                    61 FR 39721
Final Rule (INS No. 1799)       06/00/97
Interim Final Rule (INS No. 
1787) With Comments (Czech 
Republic)                       09/00/97
Interim Final Rule (INS 1786-96) 
With Comments (Slovenia)        09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1447-91, 1622-94, 1685-95, 1777-96, and 
1782 are to be consolidated into one final rule making which is 
designated as INS No. 1799.
INS No. 1799 will be jointly published by INS and the Department of 
State.
INS No. 1447R is cancelled.
The Czech Republic and Slovenia are awaiting country approval by the 
Attorney General for participation in this program.
The Visa Waiver Pilot Program was extended on September 30, 1996, for 
one year, until September 30, 1997.

Agency Contact: Tom Graber, Assistant Chief Inspector, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 4064, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7496

RIN: 1115-AB93
_______________________________________________________________________




1715. MARRIAGE DURING DEPORTATION OR EXCLUSION PROCEEDINGS; BONA FIDE 
MARRIAGE EXEMPTION TO PROHIBITION AGAINST APPROVAL OF RELATIVE VISA 
PETITION OR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS

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

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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                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1419-91, Interim Rule under this RIN 
titled Powers and Duties of Service Officers; 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

Agency Contact: Rita Arthur, Staff 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1716. REMOVAL OF CONDITIONAL BASIS AND LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR 
CERTAIN ALIEN SPOUSES AND SONS AND DAUGHTERS; BATTERED AND ABUSED 
CONDITIONAL RESIDENTS

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 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                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1423-91

Agency Contact: Rita Arthur, Staff 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1717. 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                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1427-91

Agency Contact: Katharine A. Lorr, Staff 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1718. 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                            08/20/96                    61 FR 43028
NPRM Comment Period End         10/21/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1353-91

Agency Contact: Rita A. Arthur, Staff 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

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_______________________________________________________________________




1719. 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: This regulation implements provisions of the Immigration Act 
of 1990 (IMMACT), Pub. L. 101-649, relating to temporary alien workers 
seeking nonimmigrant classification and admission to the US under 
sections 101(a)(15)(H),(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 Comment Period Ends 8-12-91 
(INS No. 1417-91)               07/11/91                    56 FR 31553
Final Rule Eff. 10/1/91 (INS No. 
1417-91)                        12/02/91                    56 FR 61111
Final Rule Correction (INS No. 
1417-91)                        01/08/92                      57 FR 749
Interim Final Rule Com. Due 6/8/
92 (INS No. 1454-92)            04/09/92                    57 FR 12179
Interim Final Rule Com. End 6/8/
92 (INS No. 1452-92)            04/09/92                    57 FR 12177
Interim Final Rule Eff. 3/31/92 
(INS No. 1452-92)               04/09/92                    57 FR 12177
Interim Final Rule Eff. 4/1/92 
(INS No. 1454-92)               04/09/92                    57 FR 12179
NPRM (INS 1653-94) Comment 
Period End 10/14/94             08/15/94                    59 FR 41843
Final Action                    11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1653-94; INS No. 1805-96

Agency Contact: John Brown, Staff 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1720. NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES; B VISITOR FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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; 8 USC 
1324a

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule incorporates into current regulations the 
information contained in the Service's Operations Instructions (OIs) 
and the interpretive note material to Volume 9 of the Department of 
State's Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) relating to the B-1 (visitor for 
business) and B-2 (visitor for pleasure) classifications, with 
appropriate modifications due to the passage of the Immigration Act of 
1990 and the Miscellaneous and Technical Immigration and Naturalization 
Amendments of 1991. This rule clarifies the criteria for according B-1 
or B-2 classification to applicants for admission to the US. In 
addition, by incorporating the applicable portions of the instructions 
presently contained in the OIs and the FAM notes into regulations such 
information will be more readily available to the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/05/93                    58 FR 58982
NPRM Comment Period End         12/06/93
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1441-93

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

RIN: 1115-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________




1721. 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 Comment Period End 
1/21/93                         12/22/92                    57 FR 60741
2nd Proposed Rule               04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1512-92

Agency Contact: Rick Marks, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1722. 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

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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 amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(Service) regulations to clarify and standardize procedures for the 
application and issuance of border crossing cards to citizens and 
residents of Mexico or Canada, or British subjects residing permanently 
in Canada who wish to enter the United States for business or pleasure; 
lists types of documentation acceptable as proof of residence or 
economic solvency; designates specific geographic jurisdictions for the 
ports to accept applications and issue BCCs; and, provides for issuance 
of temporary border crossing documents to applicants who appear 
eligible for BCC issuance. This rule promotes uniformity and clarity in 
the application requirements, decision-making process, and issuance of 
entry documents, while enhancing effective and efficient border 
enforcement within the border crossing card program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/06/96                     61 FR 4374
NPRM Comment Period End         04/08/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1390

Agency Contact: Ronald Hays, Assistant Chief Inspector, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 4064, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2694

RIN: 1115-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________




1723. 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                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1607-93

Agency Contact: Rita A. Arthur, Staff 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1724. 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                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1633-93

Agency Contact: Michael W. Straus, Staff 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1725. 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                            07/09/96                    61 FR 35984
Interim Final Rule              04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1639

Agency Contact: Ramonia Law-Hill, Staff 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

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1726. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Rule (INS 1343) Eff. 10/
09/91                           10/01/95                    56 FR 50810
Final Rule (INS 1343)           06/00/97

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: 202 305-2663

RIN: 1115-AD64
_______________________________________________________________________




1727. REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT IMMIGRANT VISA 
PETITIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

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                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1659-94

Agency Contact: Michael Shaul, Staff Officer, Field Manual Project, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., ULLICO Bldg. 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7439

RIN: 1115-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________




1728. 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 Comment 
Period End 12/06/94             10/07/94                    59 FR 51101
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/07/94
Interim Final Rule              03/07/97                    62 FR 10422
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/06/97
Final Action                    09/00/97

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, Staff 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1729. FEES FOR PARTICIPATION IN DEDICATED COMMUTER LANES AT SELECTED 
PORTS OF ENTRY; COLLECTION OF FEES UNDER THE DEDICATED COMMUTER LANE 
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 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;

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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: These rules provide 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 first rule clarifies 
the requirements for the use of the DCL. (INS No. 1675). A second rule 
will set forth the fee required of participants in order to cover the 
technological costs (INS No. 1794).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (INS 1675) 
Eff. 9/29/95; Comment Period End 
11/28/95                        09/29/95                    60 FR 50386
Interim Rule (INS 1794)         10/11/96                    61 FR 53303
Final Rule (INS 1675-94) 
Effective (INS 1675-94) 10/16/9610/16/96                    61 FR 53830
Interim Rule (INS 1675-96) 
Comment Period End 12/10/96     12/10/96
Final Action (INS 1794-96)      07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1675 and 1794-96

Agency Contact: Robert Mocny, Assistant Chief Inspector, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 4064, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3275

RIN: 1115-AD82
_______________________________________________________________________




1730. 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                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1676

Agency Contact: Gerard Casale, Staff 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1731. 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; Comment Period End 07/17/
95                              05/18/95                    60 FR 26676
Interim Final Rule Correction to 
Interim Rule                    05/24/95                    60 FR 27598
Final Rule                      04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1688-95

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

RIN: 1115-AD89

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1732. SCREENING REQUIREMENTS OF CARRIERS FOR REDUCTION, REFUND, OR 
WAIVER OF FINES

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

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                            06/10/96                    61 FR 29323
NPRM Comment Period End         08/09/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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 4064, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AD97
_______________________________________________________________________




1733. 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 
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 Period 
End 06/19/95                    05/18/95                    60 FR 26696
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1698-95

Agency Contact: Bill Plunges, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1734. 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                    05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1705-95

Agency Contact: Rita Arthur, Staff 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1735. MISCELLANEOUS MODIFICATIONS TO NATURALIZATION 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:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1433; 8 USC 1443; 8 USC 1448

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 322; 8 CFR 337

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement provisions of the Immigration and 
Nationality Technical Amendments Act of 1994.
INS No. 1712 implements changes to 8 CFR 322 by establishing procedures 
for a U.S. citizen parent to apply for the expeditious naturalization 
of his or her children born outside the U.S. The purpose of the rule is 
to relax the requirements of U.S. citizenship for children born to or 
adopted by U.S. citizens abroad. It allows certain U.S. parents who do 
not meet physical presence requirements to use the

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physical presence of their U.S. parent (the child's U.S. grandparent). 
The purpose of the rule is to relax the requirements of U.S. 
citizenship for children born to or adopted by U.S. citizens abroad.
INS No. 1764 reserves 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Rule (INS 1712)        09/10/96                    61 FR 47690
Final Rule (INS 1712)           04/00/97
Final Rule (INS 1764)           04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Jane Barker, Staff 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1736. CONDITIONS ON NONIMMIGRANT STATUS; DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

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 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                            06/14/96                    61 FR 30188
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1732-95

Agency Contact: Miriam Jawitz Hetfield, Staff 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1737. 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.
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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/05/96                    61 FR 35111
Correction to Interim rule.     08/27/96                    61 FR 43948
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1736-95

Agency Contact: Jane Barker, Staff 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1738. 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 Reform and Control 
Act.
INS No. 1738 will allow INS to issue and serve a warning Notice 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 its 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 forms or to fraudulently create or destroy 
Forms I-9.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (INS 1738)   10/07/96                    61 FR 52235
Correction (Final Rule)         10/29/96                    61 FR 55840
Final Rule (INS No. 1738)       04/00/97
Proposed Rule (INS 1737)        00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS Nos. 1737 and 1738 INS No. 1737 Proposed 
Rule

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was returned to INS unpublished due to nonconcurrance by OMB and DOJ. 
The Status or anticipated publication date will not be determined until 
unresolved issues are addressed.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1739. REGULATIONS RELATING TO TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS

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). 
Currently, nationals of four countries (Liberia, Somalia, Rwanda, and 
Bosnia-Hercegovina) have been accorded TPS Status. Such designations 
are accomplished by notice published in the Federal Register.
Previously published TPS regulations were cited by RIN 1115-AC30.
Current 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

TPS Final Rule (INS No. 1612) 
Removal of Obsolete Sections 
Covering TPS for Salvadorans    09/10/96                    61 FR 47667
TPS Final Rule (INS No. 1608) 
Exceptions to Registration      04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: The Attorney General may designate other 
countries for TPS.
INS Nos. 1608 and 1612.
INS No. 1608 issued as an interim rule on 11/5/93 at 58 FR 58935
Cross reference other TPS actions under RIN 1115-AC30.

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

RIN: 1115-AE26
_______________________________________________________________________




1740. PERIODS OF LAWFUL TEMPORARY RESIDENTS STATUS AND LAWFUL PERMANENT 
RESIDENT STATUS TO ESTABLISH SEVEN YEARS OF LAWFUL DOMICILE

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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Rule (INS No. 1748-96)  11/25/95                    61 FR 59824
Final Action                    04/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1741. REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ADJUDICATIONS PROCESSING

Priority:  Other Significant

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 1102; 8 
USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 1155; 8 USC 1160; 8 
USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1186b; 8 USC 1187

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 101; 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 210; 8 CFR 212; 8 
CFR 214; 8 CFR 216; 8 CFR 240; 8 CFR 245a; 8 CFR 249; 8 CFR 336

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's direction to each agency to 
undertake a review of its regulations for the purpose of reducing the 
regulations or, when possible, rendering them more readable and 
comprehensible, the Immigration and Naturalization Service is engaging 
in a thorough line-by-line review of all regulations in Title 8 of the 
Code of Federal Regulations (8 CFR). As a result, the Service is 
amending its regulations consistent with the President's directive by 
publishing a series of separate rulemakings in the Federal Register. 
Over the course of the next two fiscal years, these rulemakings will 
address all parts of 8 CFR by updating obsolete references;by 
eliminating portions dealing with terminated programs;by

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removing language relating to purely procedural matters involving only 
internal Service processes; by elimination of references which 
unnecessarily duplicate language contained in the statute or in other 
portions of the regulations; and by streamlining awkward and confusing 
language.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: INS Nos. 1753-96;1754-96;and 1789-96 Additional 
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 
1227; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 1252b; 8 USC 1254; 8 USC 1254a 
note; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1255 note; 8 USC 1259; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 1282; 
8 USC 1304; 1356; 8 USC 1443; 8 USC 1447; 8 USC 1448; 31 USC 9701; EO 
12356; 47 FR 14874; 47 FR 15557; 3 CFR; 1982 Comp., 166; 8 CFR part 2.

Agency Contact: Lawrence J. Weinig, Director, Field Manual Project 
Office, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 
425 I Street NW., ULLICO 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7425

RIN: 1115-AE31
_______________________________________________________________________




1742. 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              05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Karen FitzGerald, Staff 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1743. INSPECTION AND EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF ALIENS; DETENTION AND REMOVAL 
OF ALIENS; CONDUCT OF REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS; ASYLUM PROCEDURES

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:  5 USC 301; 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 
1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 1158; 8 USC 1181; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 
1183; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1185; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1187; ...

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 1; 8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 207; 8 CFR 
208; 8 CFR 209; 8 CFR 211; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 213; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 216; 
8 CFR 217; 8 CFR 221; 8 CFR 223; ...

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 1, 1997.
The statute requires the Attorney General to promulgate implementing 
regulations by March 1, 1997.

Abstract: Many of the provisions of the Illegal Immigration Reform and 
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) become effective April 1, 
1997. Some provisions of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty 
Act of 1996 (AEDPA) that were not superseded by IIRIRA became effective 
November 1, 1996. The INS and the EOIR will publish an interim rule to 
revise the asylum process; provide a mechanism for the determination 
and review of certain applicants wh demonstrate a credible fear of 
persecution if returned to their own country; define the inspection and 
admission process including new expedited removal procedures for aliens 
attempting to enter the United States through fraud or 
misrepresentation apprehension,detention, and removal of aliens; 
address conduct of removal proceedings; and revise many other sections 
of the regulations to conform with the new laws.
It should be noted that this regulatory action replaces the information 
that was published in the Regulatory Plan, titled ``Expedited 
Exclusion'' under the same RIN No. 1115-AE47.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Rule (1788-96) Comment 
Period End 2/3/97               01/03/97                      62 FR 444
Interim Rule (1788-96) Comment 
Period End 7/15/97              03/06/97                    62 FR 10312
Interim Rule (1788-96)          04/01/97
Interim Rule Correction 
(Effective Date 04/01/97)       04/01/97                    62 FR 15362

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1788-96 and 1790-96 Additional CFR 
cites; 8 CFR 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 
243, 244, 245, 246, 248, 251, 252, 253, 274a, 286, 287, 299, 316, 318 
and 329.
Additional Legal Authorities: 8 USC 1186b, 1187, 1201, 1203, 1221, 
1222, 1223, 1224, 1225, 1226, 1227, 1251, 1252, 1252note, 1252a, 1252b, 
1253, 1254, 1254a note, 1255, 1256, 1258, 1259, 1281, 1282, 1304, 
1324a, 1330, 1356, 1357, 1362, 1429, 1440, 1443, 1447; 28 USC 509, 510, 
1746; 31 USC 9701; 3 CFR, 1982 Comp., p. 166; 8 CFR part 2.

Agency Contact: Linda Loveless, Assistant Chief Inspector, Office of 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 4064, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7489
Peggy Philbin, General Counsel, Executive Office of Immigration Review, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 5107 
Leesburg Pike, Suite 2400, Falls Church, VA 22041

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Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1115-AE47
_______________________________________________________________________




1744. DEFINITION OF THE TERM ``LAWFULLY PRESENT'' FOR PURPOSES OF 
APPLYING FOR TITLE II BENEFITS UNDER THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT

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; EO 12356; 47 FR 14874 to 15557; 1982 Comp., p. 166; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 1, 1996.

Abstract: Section 401(a) of the Personal Responsibility and Work 
Reconciliation Act of 1996 provides that, with limited exceptions, only 
qualified aliens, as defined under section 431, may receive certain 
Federal public benefits. Section 401(b)(2) provides an exception which 
allows aliens who are ``lawfully present in the United States'' as 
determined by the Attorney General to receive Social Security benefits 
under title II of the Social Security Act.
This interim rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(Service) regulations to define the term ``an alien who is lawfully 
present in the United States'' so that the Social Security 
Administration may determine which aliens are eligible for benefits 
under title II of the Social Security Act. Aliens who are considered 
``lawfully present in the United States,'' however, must otherwise 
satisfy the requirements for benefits under title II of the Social 
Security Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End: 11/05/96            09/06/96                    61 FR 47039
Final Rule                      09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1792-96

Agency Contact: Derek C. Smith, Assistant General Counsel, Office of 
the General Counsel, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street, Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AE51
_______________________________________________________________________




1745.  AFFIDAVITS OF SUPPORT ON BEHALF OF IMMIGRANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1183a; PL 104-208; PL 104-193; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 213a; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 1997.

Abstract: This rule will amend the INS regulations by establishing that 
an individual (the sponsor) who files and affidavit of support under 
section 213A of the I&NA on behalf of an intending immigrant incurs an 
obligation that may be enforced by a civil action. This rule also 
specifies the requirements that Federal, state or local agencies or 
private entities must meet to request reimbursement from the sponsor 
for provision of means-tested public benefits, and provides procedures 
for imposing the civil penalty provided for under section 213A of the 
I&NA, if the sponsor fails to give notice of any change of address. 
This rule is necessary to ensure that sponsors of aliens meet their 
obligations under section 213A of the I&NA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Rule Comment Period End 
06/00/97                        04/00/97
Final Rule                      09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Re: INS No. 1807-96; PL 104-208, title IV and 
PL 104-193, Title IV

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

RIN: 1115-AE58
_______________________________________________________________________




1746.  EMPLOYER SANCTIONS: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1324a; PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 264; 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. The INS 
will publish implementing regulations requiring aliens to provide to 
the Commissioner of INS their social security account numbers and 
adding the phrase ``an entity in any branch of the Federal government'' 
to the term ``entity''. The rulemaking will be effective immediately 
upon publication. The reason for publication of this rule without 
provision for public comment is that the INS is adding in its 
regulations language specifically added by the passage of the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule INS No. 1816-96      04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RE: INS No. 1816-96; PL 104-208, title 4

Agency Contact: Robert J. Quin, Investigator, Office of Enforcement, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street, NW., Room 1000, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2998

RIN: 1115-AE66
_______________________________________________________________________




1747.  EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION BY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1324a; PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA). 
The INS will publish amendatory regulations adding employers who are 
members of an association that employs members of a collective 
bargaining unit under a collective bargaining agreement to those 
entities which may rely upon the Form I-9 completed by a previous 
employer within the association under prescribed terms and conditions.

[[Page 21918]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Rule INS No. 1817-96    04/00/97
Final Rule INS No. 1817-96      08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RE: INS Docket No. 1817-96; PL 104-208, title 4

Agency Contact: Robert J. Quin, Investigator, Office of Enforcement, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street, NW-Room 1000, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2998

RIN: 1115-AE67
_______________________________________________________________________




1748.  INELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN JUVENILE OFFENDERS FOR FAMILY 
UNITY PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1225a note; PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 236.23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. The INS 
will publish a regulation implementing a new basis of ineligibility for 
Family Unity benefits for certain juvenile offenders.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Rule INS No. 1823-96    04/00/97
Final Rule INS No. 1823-96      08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RE: INS No. 1823-96; PL 104-208, title III, 
section 38; and this regulation will affect 8 CFR 242.5 that will be 
renumbered 8 CFR 236.25.

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

RIN: 1115-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________




1749.  CERTIFICATION OF CERTAIN HEALTH CARE WORKERS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1182(a)(5); PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214.2; 8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 248

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. The 
statute, among other things, requires that certain foreign health care 
workers present a certificate from CGFNS or another agency to be 
determined by the Department of State, or, in the case of adjustment of 
status, to the Attorney General, in order to enter the United States. 
The certificate must address such issues as licensure, training, 
language skills, and education. The Service will be required to amend 
its regulations in order to provided information to the public 
concerning this issue.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Rule                    04/00/97
Final Rule                      08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RE: INS No. 1824-96; PL 104-208

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

RIN: 1115-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________




1750.  ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN POLISH OR HUNGARIAN 
PAROLEES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1182

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 646 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant 
Responsibility Act of 1996 (PL 104-208), requires the Attorney General 
to establish procedures by which certain nationals of Poland or Hungary 
who were paroled into the United States from 1989 to 1991 may apply for 
adjustment to permanent resident status in the United States. An 
implementation policy memorandum and an interim rule are needed to make 
this new law effective.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Rule (INS No. 1825-97)  04/00/97
Final Rule (INS No. 1825-97)    10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1115-AE74
_______________________________________________________________________




1751.  PILOT PROGRAMS TO REQUIRE BONDING IN ADDITION TO THE 
AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1183; PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 213

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 1997.

Abstract: This rule will amend the Immigration and Naturalization 
Service regulations by naming five district offices of the Service 
which will establish and conduct a pilot program to require aliens to 
post a bond in addition to the affidavit requirements under section 
213A of the Immigration and Nationality Act and the deeming 
requirements under section 421 of the Personal Responsibility and Work 
Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. This rule will establish the 
criteria and procedures for certifying bonding companies for 
participation in the program and the debarment of any such company that 
fails to pay a bond. It will also establish the criteria for setting 
the amount of the bond. This rule will stipulate that the pilot program 
will terminate after 3 years of operation.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Rule (Comment Period End 
06/00/97)                       04/00/97
Final Rule                      09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1843-97; PL 104-208, title 5, Secs. 502 
and 564.

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

RIN: 1115-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________




1752.  ESTABLISHMENT OF PREINSPECTED AUTOMATED LANE (PAL) 
PROGRAM AT IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulation by establishing a Preinspected Automated Lane (PAL) Program 
for the use of eligible persons and vehicles at immigration checkpoints 
within the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Rule with request for 
comments                        04/00/97
Final Action                    08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1830-97

Agency Contact: William Carter, Border Patrol Agent, Office of 
Enforcement, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street, N.W. 20536, Room 4226
Phone: 202 514-3072

RIN: 1115-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________




1753.  ADDITION OF ORGANIZATION TO LISTING OF AMERICAN 
INSTITUTIONS OF RESEARCH RECOGNIZED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1181; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1443; 8 USC 
1447; 8 CFR 2.1

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 316

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations to add the University of La Verne (La Verne College of 
Athens) to the list of America institutions of research recognized by 
the attorney General for the purpose of preserving residence in the 
United States for naturalization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1849-97

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

RIN: 1115-AE84
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1754. NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES; TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES-H-2A AGRICULTURAL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Comment Period End 10/7/86 08/08/86                    51 FR 28576
Interim Final Rule Eff. 6/1/87; 
Comment Period End7/31/87       06/01/87                    52 FR 20554
2nd Interim Final Rule          00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael Strauss
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________




1755. 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: 202 514-9661

RIN: 1115-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________




1756. TERMINATION OF TEMPORARY RESIDENT STATUS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 210

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1115-AB74
_______________________________________________________________________




1757. 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

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Phone: 202 514-2694

RIN: 1115-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________




1758. UNAVAILABILITY OF TWOV TO CITIZENS OF THE FORMER SOCIALIST FEDERAL 
REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (INS 1397) 
Eff. 1/19/93; Com. End 2-18-93) 
(INS 1397)                      01/19/93                     58 FR 4891
Interim Final Rule              08/16/93                    58 FR 43438
Interim Final Rule (INS 1397R) 
Eff. 8/16/93; Com. End 9/15/93 
(INS 1397R)                     08/16/93                    58 FR 43438
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick
Phone: 202 514-2694

RIN: 1115-AC87
_______________________________________________________________________




1759. F, J, AND M NONIMMIGRANT STUDENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION, 
TRACKING, MAINTENANCE OF STATUS AND FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

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 214; 8 CFR 274a

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/20/92                    57 FR 31954
Interim Final Rule Eff. 7-20-92; 
Com. Due 9-18-92                07/20/92                    57 FR 31954
Notice of Pilot Program (INS 
1800)                           01/17/97                    62 FR 26851
Proposed Rule (INS 1458)        03/00/99
Final Rule (INS No. 1458)       10/00/99

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Maurice Berez
Phone: 202 514-3228

RIN: 1115-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________




1760. 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.

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 237; 8 CFR 243

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Cristina Hamilton
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AD71
_______________________________________________________________________




1761. 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 Significant

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1762. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1763. 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 Significant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 231

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Policy With 30 Day 
Comment Period                  00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AE11
_______________________________________________________________________




1764. ``MASTER EXHIBITS'' CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Priority:  Other Significant

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 D. Evans
Phone: 202 305-2673
Fax: 202 305-2796
Email: evans;@justice.usdoj.gov

RIN: 1115-AE14
_______________________________________________________________________




1765. EFFECT OF PAROLE OF CUBAN AND HAITIAN NATIONALS ON RESETTLEMENT 
ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/12/96                    61 FR 36610
Interim Rule Comment Period End 09/10/96                    61 FR 36610
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Janice Podolny

[[Page 21921]]

Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AE29
_______________________________________________________________________




1766. IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE P-1 NONIMMIGRANTS

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 214

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
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John Brown
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE38
_______________________________________________________________________




1767. AGREEMENT PROMISING NON-DEPORTATION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION BENEFITS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 0.197

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/13/96                    61 FR 48405
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cristina Hamilton
Phone: 202 514-2895
Fax: 202 514-0455

RIN: 1115-AE50
_______________________________________________________________________




1768. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND NOTICE OF HEARING; APPREHENSION, CUSTODY 
AND DETENTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 242

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick
Phone: 202 616-7499

RIN: 1115-AE57
_______________________________________________________________________




1769.  COLLECTION OF FEES UNDER THE DEDICATED COMMUTER LANE 
PROGRAM, PORT PASSENGER ACCELERATED SERVICE SYSTEM (PORTPASS)PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 2869q; PL 104-208

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. The INS 
will publish amendatory regulations to remove restrictions currently in 
place which will limit the locations where the Service can implement 
dedicated commuter lanes. In addition, the proposed rule will 
incorporate other projects designed to enhance border security and 
effective traffic management at Ports-of-Entry. Finally, the 
regulations may adjust the fee structure in order to administer these 
projects.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS No. 1820-96)          00/00/00
Final Rule (INS No. 1820-96)    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RE: INS No. 1820-96; Pub. L. 104-208, title 1

Agency Contact: Robert Mocny, Inspector, Office of Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street, NW., Room 4214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-0911

RIN: 1115-AE71
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1770. ARREST AND DETENTION OF AGGRAVATED FELONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Incorporate in 
IRAIRA.                         01/10/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Ronald W. Dodson
Phone: 202 514-0747

RIN: 1115-AB19
_______________________________________________________________________




1771. APPLICATION FOR THE EXERCISE OF DISCRETION UNDER 212C, AGGRAVATED 
FELONS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn per program office.   01/21/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Sophia Cox
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AC35
_______________________________________________________________________




1772. CONSENT TO REAPPLY FOR ADMISSION AFTER DEPORTATION, REMOVAL, OR 
DEPARTURE AT GOVERNMENT EXPENSE

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212

[[Page 21922]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn per program office.   01/21/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sophia Cox
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________




1773. REGISTRATION AND FINGERPRINTING OF NONIMMIGRANTS DESIGNATED BY THE 
ATTORNEY GENERAL; REMOVAL OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR NONIMMIGRANTS 
BEARING IRAQI AND KUWAITI TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 264

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/10/96                    61 FR 47668
Final Action Effective          10/10/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Virginia Gorman
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________




1774. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EXAMINATION OF ARRIVING ALIENS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 234; 8 CFR 299

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by program office.    01/08/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sophia Cox
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________




1775. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS TO THAT OF PERSON ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT 
RESIDENCE: INTERVIEW

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 245

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action (1373-95)          11/25/96                    61 FR 59825
Final Action Effective          12/26/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gerard Casale
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD12
_______________________________________________________________________




1776. CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN SCIENTISTS OF THE INDEPENDENT STATES OF 
THE FORMER SOVIET UNION AND BALTIC STATES AS EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/13/97                     62 FR 6707
Final Action Effective          02/13/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael Straus
Phone: 202 514-3228

RIN: 1115-AD29
_______________________________________________________________________




1777. PRIVILEGE OF COMMUNICATION

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 242

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Incorporate into 
IIRIRA.                         01/13/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Ronald W. Dodson
Phone: 202 514-0747

RIN: 1115-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________




1778. EXCEPTIONS TO THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NATURALIZATION FOR 
CERTAIN APPLICANTS

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 299; 8 CFR 312; 8 CFR 499

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/19/97                    62 FR 12915
Final Action Effective          03/19/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Craig S. Howie/Jody Marten
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE02
_______________________________________________________________________




1779. PRIORITY DATES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PETITIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/31/97                     62 FR 4631

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1115-AE24
_______________________________________________________________________




1780. APPREHENSION, CUSTODY AND DETENTION; AGGRAVATED FELONY CONVICTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 242

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Incorporated Into 
IRAIRA                          01/13/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Ronald W.Dodson
Phone: 202 514-0747

RIN: 1115-AE25
_______________________________________________________________________




1781. PROCESSING OF APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES

Priority:  Other Significant

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

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

[[Page 21923]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Consolidated Into 
INS 1788-96, Published 1/3/97.  01/16/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Lawrence J. Weinig
Phone: 202 616-7425

RIN: 1115-AE32
_______________________________________________________________________




1782. ADJUDICATIONS AND DEPORTATION PROCESS STREAMLINING

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 212; 8 CFR 242.5; 8 CFR 246

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Incorporated Into 
RIN 1115-AE47 (INS No. 1788-96) 01/07/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lawrence J. Weinig
Phone: 202 616-7425
Fax: 202 305-1496

RIN: 1115-AE48
_______________________________________________________________________




1783. DETENTION OF ALIENS CONVICTED OF AGGRAVATED FELONIES OR OTHER 
CRIMES

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 242

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Incorporated Into 
RIN 1115-AE47, Published 01/03/
97.                             01/16/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leonard Loveless
Phone: 202 514-2865

RIN: 1115-AE49
_______________________________________________________________________




1784.  REMOVAL OF OBSOLETE SECTIONS OF THE REGULATION CONCERNING 
CONTRACTS WITH TRANSPORTATION LINES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1228; PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 233

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA). 
The INS will publish regulations to redesignate Part 238 as Part 233. 
This rule will also amend a reference at 8 CFR 212.1(f) and moves it to 
233(d). This is a final rule and will be effective immediately upon 
publication without provision for public comment because these changes 
are necessary to conform to the changes enacted under IIRIRA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Incorporated Into 
INS No. 1788-96                 01/14/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RE: INS Docket No. 1814-96

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick, Senior Inspector, Office of 
Examinations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street, NW., Room 4240, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7499

RIN: 1115-AE64
_______________________________________________________________________




1785.  ADMINISTRATIVE DEPORTATION PROCEDURES FOR ALIENS 
CONVICTED OF AGGRAVATED FELONIES WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 242.25

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, January 1, 1997.
Section 442 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 
1996 and the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility 
Act of 1996, Section 304 (c).

Abstract: This final rule adds a new paragraph to the administrative 
deportation regulation. The new paragraph explains how the Immigration 
and Naturalization Service will conduct administrative deportation 
proceedings in light of two recent statutory changes. The Service is 
promulgating this final rule to comply with the statutory requirement 
that a final rule be promulgated by January 1, 1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/31/96                    61 FR 69019
Final Action Effective          03/03/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RE: INS No. 1827-96

Agency Contact: Leonard Loveless, Detention and Deportation Officer, 
Office of Enforcement, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street, NW., Room 3008, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 514-2865

RIN: 1115-AE69
_______________________________________________________________________




1786.  ADJUSTMENT OF CERTAIN FEES OF THE IMMIGRATION 
EXAMINATIONS FEE ACCOUNT

Priority:  Economically Significant

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal 
governments.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1356(m) and (n); 31 USC 9701; PL 82-137; PL 
100-459; PL 101-515

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to adjust the fees of the Immigration 
Examinations Fee Account to reflect the full cost of providing 
immigration and naturalization services and benefits. This rule also 
proposes to adjust the surcharge to the fees that funds the asylum 
program. The fee adjustment is necessary to ensure that sufficient 
funds are available in the Account to fund immigration adjudication and 
naturalization, and asylum programs. The fee adjustment also complies 
with Federal statutes and Federal cost accounting standards.

[[Page 21924]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by Program Office; 
Incorporated Into RIN 1115-AE42 02/18/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: Diane Egget phone no. 305-0020

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

RIN: 1115-AE75
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Legal Activities (LA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1787. PRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL OR INFORMATION

Priority:  Info./Admin./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. The sections of law covered by this regulation were the subject 
of legislation enacted near the end of the 104th Congress. The Office 
of Information and Privacy (OIP) reserved action on these regulations 
until the legislation was passed and will now proceed with revisions to 
the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1788. FALSE CLAIMS AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1986--CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMANDS

Priority:  Info./Admin./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                            08/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1789. 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 coordinating 
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                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Dan Dubree, Planning Unit Chief, Department of Justice, 
Federal Bureau of Investigation, CJIS Division, Module C-3, 100 Custer 
Hollow Road, Clarksburg, WV 26306
Phone: 304 625-2751

[[Page 21925]]

Fax: 304 625-3878

RIN: 1105-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




1790. FILING OF INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS

Priority:  Info./Admin./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 5.5(d)(10); 28 CFR 5.5(d)(11); 28 CFR 5.100(c); 
28 CFR 5.100(d); 28 CFR 5.200(b); 28 CFR 5.201(a)(1); 28 CFR 
5.201(a)(2); 28 CFR 5.202(b); 28 CFR 5.202(e); 28 CFR 5.203(e); 28 CFR 
5.204(a); 28 CFR 5.205(a); 28 CFR 5.206(b); 28 CFR 5.304(c); 28 CFR 
5.306(a); ...

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 changes in the Foreign 
Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 USC 611, et seq (FARA). 
These regulations replace the term ``political propaganda'' in the 
existing regulations with ``informational materials'' as provided in 
the LDA and make other changes to the FARA regulations required by the 
passage of the LDA. The regulations also make other modifications to 
the existing regulations to facilitate the administration of FARA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: CFR Citations continued: 28 CFR 5.306(b); 28 
CFR 5.307; 28 CFR 5.400; 28 CFR 5.401; 28 CFR 5.402; 28 CFR 
5.500(a)(4); 28 CFR 5.600; 28 CFR 5.601(a); 28 CFR 5.601(b).

Agency Contact: Frederick J. Close, Jr., 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1791. EXPANSION OF DOCUMENTATION OPTIONS TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY UNDER 
THE RADIATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ACT OF 1990

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2210 note Radiation Exposure Compensation Act 
of 1990

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 79

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42 USC 2210 note) 
provides for compassionate payments to individuals who contracted 
certain cancers and other serious diseases as a result of their 
exposure to radiation released during above-ground nuclear weapons 
tests or as a result of their exposure to radiation during employment 
in uranium mines. The changes this rule makes to the existing 
implementing regulations will enable claimants to present additional 
types of evidence which may assist them in establishing entitlement to 
compensation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gerald N. Fischer, Assistant Director, Department of 
Justice, Radiation Exposure Compensation Program, P.O. Box 146, Ben 
Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044-0146
Phone: 202 616-4090

RIN: 1105-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




1792.  GUIDELINES FOR MEGAN'S LAW AND THE JACOB WETTERLING 
CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN AND SEXUALLY VIOLENT OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-145,Megan's Law; PL 103-322, sec 170101, 
Violent Crime Cntl & Law Enf Act, 1994

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Megan's Law, PL 104-145, amended subsection (d) of section 
170101 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, PL 
103-322 (codified at 42 USC 14071), which contains the Jacob Wetterling 
Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act 
(the ``Wetterling Act''). The Wetterling Act encouraged States to 
establish registration systems for persons who are: (1) convicted of a 
criminal offense against a victim who is a minor; (2) convicted of a 
sexually violent offense; or (3) found to be a sexually violent 
predator. The Department of Justice published Final Guidelines 
implementing the Wetterling Act on April 4, 1996 at 61 FR 15110.
The provisions of the Wetterling Act amended by Megan's Law relate to 
the release of registration information. Megan's Law (1) eliminates a 
general requirement that information collected under State registration 
programs be treated as private data, and (2) substitutes mandatory 
language for previously permissive language concerning the release of 
relevant information that is necessary to protect the public concerning 
registered offenders. The Department is publishing for comment Proposed 
Guidelines which, when made final, will implement Megan's Law.
These Proposed Guidelines also clarify other provisions of the 
Wetterling Act based upon experience gained from working with States 
concerning their sex offender registration systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/04/97                    62 FR 16180
NPRM Comment Period End         06/03/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Bonnie J. Campbell, Director, Violence Against Women 
Office, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, 
DC 20530
Phone: 202 616-8894

RIN: 1105-AA50

[[Page 21926]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1793.  OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND 
CHECK SYSTEM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  18 USC 922 to 925 Brady Handgun Violence Prevention 
Act

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 20

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, November 30, 1998.
The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act requires the NICS be 
established not later than 60 months after enactment (11/30/93).

Abstract: This rule notifies State and local law enforcement agencies 
and Federal Firearms Licensees of the establishment of the National 
Instant Check System (NICS) and sets forth policies and procedures 
regarding use of the system, including regulations pertaining to the 
security and privacy of information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Demery R. Bishop, Section Chief, Programs Development 
Section, Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 
Criminal Justice Information Services Div., 1000 Custer Hollow Road, 
Clarksburg, WV 26306
Phone: 304 625-2740
Fax: 304 625-3875

RIN: 1105-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________




1794.  FEDERAL CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATABASE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-132, sec 811

CFR Citation:  28 CFR Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Convicted Offender DNA Database Program, 
authorized by Public Law 104-132, section 811, will cover offenders 
convicted of Federal and military offenses, as well as offenses 
committed in the District of Columbia. The regulations will include 
definitions of qualifying offenses, procedures for notification of 
those offenders subject to DNA sample collection, collection and 
storage procedures, and procedures for expungement in the event of the 
reversal of an offender's qualifying conviction.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dawn Herkenham, Forensic Services Specialist, FBI 
Laboratory, Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, J. 
Edgar Hoover Bldg., 935 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Room 3652, Washington, 
DC 20530
Phone: 202 324-9447
Fax: 202 324-1276

RIN: 1105-AA52
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Legal Activities (LA)



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1795. 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                            07/18/96                    61 FR 37426
NPRM Comment Period End         09/16/96
Final Action                    12/00/97
Final Action Effective          01/00/98

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1796. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 109 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE FOR 
LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-414 Communications Assistance for Law 
Enforcement Act; PL 104-208 Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 
1997

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 100; 28 CFR 100.10

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, October 25, 1998.
CALEA requires telecommunications carriers to be in compliance by 10/
25/98. These regulations assist carriers to meet their obligations 
under CALEA.

[[Page 21927]]

Abstract: As required by section 109 of the Communications Assistance 
for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA), the FBI is establishing Cost Recovery 
Regulations allowing telecommunications carriers to recover certain 
costs associated with implementing CALEA. These regulations define the 
costs eligible for recovery under CALEA and establish the reimbursement 
procedures. The FBI is reviewing comments received on the NPRM it 
published on May 10, 1996 (61 FR 21396) and expects to publish a final 
rule pertaining to telecommunications carriers by the Spring of 1997.
Publication of the final cost recovery regulations will allow the FBI 
to begin reimbursing qualifying telecommunications carriers. Various 
comments received on the NPRM suggested that the terms ``significant 
upgrade'' and ``major modification'' (as used by CALEA) be defined in 
the FBI's CALEA regulations. The definition of these terms only affects 
the qualification for reimbursement of carriers which have made 
modifications or upgrades since January 1, 1995. To expedite 
publication of the final telecommunications carrier cost recovery rule 
(and the reimbursement to qualifying carriers which have not made such 
modifications or upgrades) while still responding to these comments, on 
November 19, 1996 (6 1 FR 58799) the FBI published an ANPRM soliciting 
potential definitions of these terms from the telecommunications 
industry and the general public. After reviewing potential definitions 
suggested in response to the ANPRM, the FBI will publish an NPRM in the 
Spring of 1997 proposing definitions of the terms ``significant 
upgrade'' and ``major modification''. After reviewing comments received 
on this NPRM, the FBI will publish a final rule incorporating 
definitions of these terms as an amendment to its CALEA cost recovery 
regulations.
Further, on September 30, 1996, the President signed into law the 
Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208). This Act 
expanded the eligibility for CALEA reimbursements to include both 
equipment manufacturers and support service providers. By mid-1997, the 
FBI plans to publish an interim rule with request for comment defining 
the costs eligible for recovery under CALEA and the reimbursement 
procedures for these newly eligible entities. This interim rule for 
equipment manufacturers and support service providers will be modeled 
after the FBI's CALEA cost recovery regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/10/96                    61 FR 21396
NPRM Comment Period End         07/09/96
Interim Final Rule              03/20/97                    62 FR 13307
Final Rule                      03/20/97                    62 FR 13307
Final Rule Effective            04/21/97
``Significant upgrade'' & ``Major modification''  ANPRM Soliciting 
Input on Terms 11/19/96 (61 FR 58799)  NPRM Proposing Definitions of 
Terms 07/00/97

Equipment mfrs. & support service providers  Interim Final Rule 06/00/
97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Walter V. Meslar, Chief, Telecommunications Contracts 
and Audit Unit, Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 
14800 Conference Center Dr., Suite 300, Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: 703 814-4900
Fax: 703 814-4730

RIN: 1105-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________




1797. CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES INFLATION ADJUSTMENT

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  PL 101-410 Fed. Civ. Monetary Penalties Inflation 
Adj. Act-1990; PL 104-134, sec 31001 Debt Collection Improvement Act of 
1996

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 50.22 (New)

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 23, 1996.

Abstract: The Federal Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act 
of 1990, PL 101-410, hereinafter, Adjustment Act, provided for the 
regular evaluation of civil monetary penalties to ensure that they 
continued to maintain their deterrent value and that penalty amounts 
due the Federal Government were properly accounted for and collected. 
On April 26, 1996, President Clinton signed into law the Omnibus 
Consolidated Recissions and Appropriations Act of 1996, PL 104-134, 
hereinafter, Omnibus Act. Section 31001 of the Omnibus Act (also known 
as the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, hereinafter, 
Improvement Act, amended section 4 of the Adjustment Act to require the 
head of each agency to by regulation adjust each civil monetary penalty 
provided by law within the jurisdiction of the agency and to publish 
such regulation in the Federal Register.
Any increase in a civil monetary penalty made pursuant to the 
Improvement Act shall apply only to violations which occur after the 
date the increase takes effect. The first adjustment of a civil 
monetary penalty made pursuant to the Improvement Act may not exceed 10 
percent of such penalty. The adjustment for inflation required by the 
Adjustment Act must be done every four years. This regulation fulfills 
the Attorney General's obligations under the Improvement Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/97
Final Action Effective          05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Hinchman, Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Justice, Office of Policy Development, 950 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-8059
Fax: 202 514-9112

RIN: 1105-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________




1798.  CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION AND ACCESS TO 
CLASSIFIED INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  28 USC 501; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510; 28 USC 515 to 
519; 5 USC 301; EO 12958; EO 12968; 32 CFR 2001

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The President issued Executive Orders 12958 and 12968 to 
update and revise the standards and process for classification and 
declassification of, and access to,

[[Page 21928]]

national security information. This rule implements these Orders and 
completely revises part 17 in accordance with the Administration's 
regulatory reform initiative. The revised rule substantially shortens 
and simplifies the material contained in part 17, focusing on those 
matters that affect the general public and that should be published in 
a formal rule. The revised rule delegates to the Assistant Attorney 
General for Administration in the Department of Justice responsibility 
for developing the vast majority of information and operating 
instructions on classified information and access.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/96                    61 FR 36678
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/96
Final Action                    05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: D. Jerry Rubino, Director, Security and Emergency 
Planning Staff, Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, 
Room 6525, Main Building, 950 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 
20530
Phone: 202 514-2094

RIN: 1105-AA53
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Legal Activities (LA)



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1799. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1800. VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG EMERGENCY AREAS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 92 (New)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Hinchman
Phone: 202 514-8059
Fax: 202 514-8639

RIN: 1105-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________




1801. FEDERAL CLAIMS COLLECTION STANDARDS (FCCS)

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:  31 CFR 295 to 299

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 1105-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________




1802. CHILD PROTECTION RESTORATION AND PENALTIES ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1990

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 75

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1105-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Legal Activities (LA)



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1803. 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.

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 9

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/03/97                      62 FR 314
Final Action Effective          02/03/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Nancy L. Rider
Phone: 202 514-1263
Fax: 202 514-5522

RIN: 1105-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________




1804. 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.

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 58

[[Page 21929]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by Program Office - 
Technical changes to Part 58 
will be done administratively.  02/27/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Esther I. Estryn
Phone: 202 307-1399

RIN: 1105-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




1805. POLICE CORPS PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 92 (New)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/31/96                    61 FR 69031
Final Action Effective          12/31/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Charlotte C. Grzebien
Phone: 202 616-2899

RIN: 1105-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Justice Programs (OJP)



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1806. 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.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3789g(a)

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This part provides guidance on complying with the 
requirements of 42 USC 3789g(a), which requires grantees to maintain 
strict confidentiality in research or statistical information that is 
identifiable to an individual, and provides that such information may 
only be used for the purposes for which it was collected. Although this 
rule needs to be retained to protect personal privacy interests, as 
required by law, it will be reinvented to reflect changes in statutory 
authority, and to ensure that its requirements are as responsive as 
possible to practical implementation issues of concern to affected 
State and local governments and individuals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: John L. Pensinger, 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-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________




1807. 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.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3711 et seq

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This part defines eligibility criteria and procedures for 
applications and administration for State and local government block 
grant programs, in order to ensure effective agency stewardship of 
Federal funds. Although the rule needs to be retained to implement this 
statutory grant program, it will require reinvention in order to 
reflect changes in the authorizing statutory authority, and to ensure 
that its requirements are as responsive as possible to the practical 
implementation issues of concern to affected State and local 
governments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: John L. Pensinger, 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-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________




1808. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Thomas Albrecht, Chief, Department of Justice, Office 
of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice

[[Page 21930]]

Assistance, 633 Indiana Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 514-6236

RIN: 1121-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Office of Justice Programs (OJP)



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1809. YOUNG AMERICAN MEDALS PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1921 et seq

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 0.12

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Youth Medals Act 42 USC 1921, et seq., established the 
Young American Medal for Bravery--which is awarded to a person who has 
exhibited exceptional courage, extraordinary decisiveness, presence of 
mind, and unusual swiftness of action regardless of his or her own 
personal safety, and who was eighteen years of age or younger at the 
time of the occurrence. The Act also established the Young American 
Medal for Service--which is awarded to a person who has displayed 
outstanding character and service and who was eighteen years of age or 
younger at the time of the contribution. This rule fulfills 
congressional intent by establishing the outline of the program in a 
manner that ensures the statutory requirements are applied 
appropriately to all applicants while soliciting comments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/19/96                    61 FR 49259
Final Action                    01/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ellen Wesley, Department of Justice, Office of Justice 
Programs, 633 Indiana Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 616-3558

RIN: 1121-AA37
_______________________________________________________________________




1810. GRANTS PROGRAM FOR INDIAN TRIBES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 13701 et seq

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule outlines the requirements and procedures to award 
grants to Indian Tribes for purposes of constructing jails on Tribal 
lands for the incarceration of offenders subject to Tribal 
jurisdiction. This rule implements provisions of the Violent Offender 
Incarceration and Truth-In-Sentencing Grants Program for Indian Tribes 
as required by Section 114 of the Fiscal Year 1996 Omnibus Consolidated 
Recissions and Appropriations Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/24/96                    61 FR 49969
Correction                      10/18/96                    61 FR 54333
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/24/96
Final Action                    12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Dr. Stephen Amos, Department of Justice, Office of 
Justice Programs, Correction Program Office, 633 Indiana Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 848-6325

RIN: 1121-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Office of Justice Programs (OJP)



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1811. VIOLENT OFFENDER INCARCERATION AND TRUTH IN SENTENCING INCENTIVE 
GRANT PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 91

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Interim Final Rule 
made Final.                     12/07/94                    59 FR 63015
Final Action Effective          12/07/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Larry Meacham
Phone: 202 307-3914

RIN: 1121-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________




1812. OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION FORMULA 
GRANT REGULATION

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 31

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Superseded by RIN 1121-AA43     12/10/96                    61 FR 65132

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Roberta Dorn
Phone: 202 307-5924
Fax: 202 307-2819
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1121-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________




1813.  OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION 
FORMULA GRANT REGULATION

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.

[[Page 21931]]

Legal Authority:  42 USC 5601 et seq

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides clarification and guidance to States in 
the formulation, submission, and implementation of State Formula Grant 
Plans and determinations of State compliance with plan requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/03/96                    61 FR 34770
NPRM Comment Period End         07/03/96
Final Action                    12/10/96                    61 FR 65132
Final Action Effective          12/10/96

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Roberta Dorn, Director, Department of Justice, Office 
of Justice Programs, 633 Indiana Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 307-5924
Fax: 202 307-2819
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1121-AA43
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