[ The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Justice Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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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 October 1998 
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 4258, 950 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530, (202) 514-8059.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For this edition of the Department of 
Justice's regulatory agenda, the most important significant regulatory 
actions are included in The Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II 
of this issue of the Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are 
listed in the table of contents below and are denoted by a bracketed 
bold reference, which directs the reader to the appropriate sequence 
number in part II.

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) requires that, each year, 
the Department publish a list of those regulations that have a 
significant economic impact upon a substantial number of small 
entities and are to be reviewed under section 610 of the Act during 
the succeeding 12 months. This edition of the Department's unified 
agenda includes one regulation requiring such a review: ``Reduction 
of the Number of Acceptable Documents and Other Changes to 
Employment Verification Requirements'' (RIN 1115-AB73). In 
accordance with the RFA, comments are specifically invited on this 
regulation. Those comments should be addressed to the contact 
person listed in the entry for this item.

Dated: September 16, 1998.

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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1919         Postsecondary Education Programs.....................................................    1120-AA25
1920         Correspondence: Excludable Mail......................................................    1120-AA65
1921         Administrative Remedy Program: Excluded Matters......................................    1120-AA72
1922         Visiting Regulations: Prior Relationship.............................................    1120-AA77
1923         Inmate Discipline: Prohibited Acts...................................................    1120-AA78
1924         Smoking/No Smoking Areas.............................................................    1120-AA79
1925         Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications...................................................    1120-AA81
1926         Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI) Standards and Procedures Which Facilitate FPI's
            Ability To Accomplish Its Mission.....................................................    1120-AA84
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                                       Bureau of Prisons--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1927         Volunteer Community Service Projects.................................................    1120-AA03
1928         Intensive Confinement Centers........................................................    1120-AA11
1929         Infectious Diseases..................................................................    1120-AA23
1930         Birth Control, Pregnancy, Child Placement, Abortion..................................    1120-AA31
1931         Literacy Program.....................................................................    1120-AA33
1932         Inmate Personal Property.............................................................    1120-AA46
1933         Telephone Regulations and Inmate Financial Responsibility............................    1120-AA49
1934         Federal Prison Industries (FPI) Work Program: Deportation Orders.....................    1120-AA57
1935         Good Conduct Time....................................................................    1120-AA62
1936         Classification and Program Review: Team Meetings.....................................    1120-AA64
1937         Drug Abuse Treatment and Intensive Confinement Center Programs: Early Release
            Consideration.........................................................................    1120-AA66
1938         Visiting: Notification to Visitors...................................................    1120-AA67
1939         Correspondence: Return Address.......................................................    1120-AA69
1940         Acceptance of Donations..............................................................    1120-AA71
1941         Inmate Work and Performance Pay: Work Evaluation.....................................    1120-AA74
1942         Cost of Incarceration Fee............................................................    1120-AA75
1943         Inmate Recreation Programs and Manuscripts...........................................    1120-AA76
1944         Victim and/or Witness Notification: State Custody Transfers..........................    1120-AA80

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1945         Administrative Safeguards for Psychiatric Treatment and Medication; Military
            Prisoners and District of Columbia Code Violators.....................................    1120-AA83
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                                      Bureau of Prisons--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1946         Incoming Publications/Inmate Legal Activities........................................    1120-AA15
1947         Telephone Regulations and Inmate Financial Responsibility............................    1120-AA39
1948         Incoming Publications: Nudity and Sexually Explicit Material or Information..........    1120-AA59
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                                      Bureau of Prisons--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1949         Nondiscrimination Toward Inmates.....................................................    1120-AA73
1950         Bureau of Prisons Central Office, Regional Offices, Institutions, and Staff Training
            Centers...............................................................................    1120-AA82
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                                   Civil Rights Division--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1951         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities--
            Implementation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Reg Plan Seq. No. 50).    1190-AA28
1952         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Public Accommodations and Commercial
            Facilities............................................................................   1190-AA44
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                     Civil Rights Division--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1953         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services;
            Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities; Accessibility Standards (Reg Plan
            Seq. No. 51)..........................................................................    1190-AA26
1954         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services..    1190-AA36
1955         Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and
            Facilities; Children's Facilities.....................................................    1190-AA38
1956         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Public Accommodations and Commercial
            Facilities (Detectable Warnings)......................................................   1190-AA45
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                    Civil Rights Division--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1957         Amendment to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities--
            Implementation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964............................    1190-AA31
1958         Amendment to Coordination of Enforcement of Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted
            Programs--Implementation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964..................    1190-AA32
1959         Implementation of the Provisions of the Voting Rights Act Regarding Language Minority
            Groups................................................................................    1190-AA39
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                                    Civil Rights Division--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1960         Procedures for the Administration of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as
            Amended...............................................................................    1190-AA35
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                              Drug Enforcement Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1961         Exemption of Chemical Mixtures.......................................................    1117-AA31
1962         Guidelines for Providing Controlled Substances to Ocean Vessels......................    1117-AA40
1963         Sale by Federal Departments or Agencies of Chemicals Usable to Manufacture a
            Controlled Substance..................................................................    1117-AA47
1964         Special Surveillance List of Chemical, Products, Materials and Equipment.............    1117-AA49
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                                Drug Enforcement Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1965         Definition and Registration of Disposers.............................................    1117-AA19
1966         Registration and Reregistration Application Fees.....................................    1117-AA34
1967         Establishment of Freight Forwarding Facilities.......................................    1117-AA36
1968         Listed Chemicals; Proposed Thresholds for Iodine and Hydrochloric Gas (Hydrogen
            Chloride Gas).........................................................................    1117-AA43
1969         Implementation of the MCA; Regulation of Pseudoephedrine, Phenylpropanolamine, and
            Combination Ephedrine Drug Products and Reports of Certain Transactions to
            Nonregulated Persons..................................................................    1117-AA44
1970         Temporary Exemption From Chemical Registration for Distributors of Pseudoephedrine
            and Phenylpropanolamine and Products..................................................    1117-AA46
1971         Anhydrous Hydrogen Chloride: Categories of Distribution Regarded as Nonregulated.....    1117-AA48
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                          Executive Office for Immigration Review--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1972         Rules of Practice and Procedure for Administrative Hearings Before Administrative Law
            Judges................................................................................    1125-AA17
1973         Authority of Immigration Judges To Issue Civil Money Penalties.......................    1125-AA18
1974         Board of Immigration Appeals: Streamlining...........................................    1125-AA22
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                            Executive Office for Immigration Review--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1975         Rules Concerning Conditional Permanent Residence for Alien Entrepreneurs in
            Deportation Proceedings...............................................................    1125-AA02
1976         Discipline of Attorneys and Representatives..........................................    1125-AA13
1977         Conditional Grants of Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal..........    1125-AA19
1978         Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence..............    1125-AA20
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                           Executive Office for Immigration Review--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1979         Board of Immigration Appeals: Temporary Board Members and En Banc Procedures.........    1125-AA21
1980         Motion to Reopen: Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal..............    1125-AA23

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1981         Board of Immigration Appeals: 18 Board Members.......................................    1125-AA24
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                              Immigration and Naturalization Service--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1982         Corporate Reorganizations (Mergers and Acquisitions) and E, H, L Nonimmigrant
            Classification........................................................................    1115-AE55
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                           Immigration and Naturalization Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1983         Revised Grounds of Inadmissibility, Waivers for Immigrants and Nonimmigrants, and
            Exceptions (Reg Plan Seq. No. 52).....................................................    1115-AB45
1984         F, J, and M Nonimmigrant Student Requirements for Admission, Tracking, Maintenance of
            Status and for Employment Authorization...............................................    1115-AD16
1985         Inspection of Persons Applying for Admission.........................................    1115-AD17
1986         Nonimmigrant Classes; S Classification; Law Enforcement Initiatives; Alien Witnesses.    1115-AD86
1987         Update to Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Listing........................................    1115-AD96
1988         Employment Authorization Document Applications and Process...........................    1115-AE06
1989         Inspection of Persons Applying for Admission; Transit Without Visa (TWOV) and
            International-to-International Agreements Liquidated Damages..........................    1115-AE37
1990         Judicial Review of Decisions of the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the
            Immigration and Naturalization Service................................................    1115-AE46
1991         Petition for Employment Creation Aliens..............................................    1115-AE56
1992         Suspension of Privilege To Transport Aliens to the United States.....................    1115-AE59
1993         Filing Factual Statements About Alien Prostitutes....................................    1115-AE60
1994         Nonimmigrant Overstays...............................................................    1115-AE62
1995         F-1 Visa Abusers and Foreign Students................................................    1115-AE63
1996         Employment Verification by Employers That Are Members of a Multi-Employer Association    1115-AE67
1997         Use of Parole for Humanitarian Reason or Significant Public Benefit and Report to
            Congress..............................................................................    1115-AE68
1998         Collection of Fees Under the Dedicated Commuter Lane Program, Port Passenger
            Accelerated Service System (PORTPASS) Program.........................................    1115-AE71
1999         Delegation of Immigration Enforcement Authority......................................    1115-AE76
2000         Regulations Pertaining to Battered Aliens and to Mail Order Bride Businesses, as
            Mandated by IIRIRA....................................................................    1115-AE77
2001         Public Charge Bond Pilot Program.....................................................    1115-AE78
2002         Surrender of Aliens Ordered Removed From the United States...........................    1115-AE82
2003         Proceedings to Determine Deportability of Aliens in the United States: Apprehension,
            Custody, Hearing, and Appeal..........................................................    1115-AE83
2004         Control of Aliens Departing From the United States...................................    1115-AE89
2005         Enroute Inspections and the Recovery of Immigration and Naturalization Service Costs.    1115-AE98
2006         Procedure for Accepting Applications for Benefits Submitted with Insufficient or
            Excess Fees...........................................................................    1115-AF06
2007         Change in Business Practices: Non-Acceptance of Cash as Remittance for Fees and
            Applications in Immigration and Naturalization Services Offices.......................    1115-AF07
2008         Examinations Fee Account Schedule--Small Volume Applications.........................    1115-AF10
2009         Classes of Aliens Authorized To Accept Employment....................................    1115-AF16
2010         Powers of the Attorney General To Authorize State or Local Law Enforcement Officers
            To Carry Out Immigration Enforcement..................................................    1115-AF20
2011         Progressive Clearance Stopovers......................................................    1115-AF23
2012         Delegation of the Adjudication of Certain H-2A Petions to the Department of Labor....   1115-AF29
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


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                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2013         Seizure and Forfeiture of Conveyances................................................    1115-AA95
2014         Reduction of the Number of Acceptable Documents and Other Changes to Employment
            Verification Requirements (Section 610 Review) (Reg Plan Seq. No. 53).................    1115-AB73
2015         Visa Waiver Pilot Program............................................................    1115-AB93
2016         Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence: Conditional
            Residents and Fiance(e)s..............................................................    1115-AC70
2017         Nonimmigrant Classes; B Visitor for Business or Pleasure.............................    1115-AC89
2018         Petitions for Employment-Based Immigrants............................................    1115-AD55
2019         Admission of Certain Nurses Seeking Nonimmigrant Classification Under the H-1A
            Category..............................................................................    1115-AD74
2020         Fees for Participation in Dedicated Commuter Lanes at Selected Ports of Entry;
            Collection of Fees Under the Dedicated Commuter Lane Program..........................    1115-AD82
2021         Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence; Temporary
            Removal of Certain Restrictions on Eligibility........................................    1115-AD83
2022         90-Day Modified Inspection of Alien Crew Members.....................................    1115-AD95
2023         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
2024         Miscellaneous Modifications to Naturalization Regulations............................    1115-AE07
2025         Conditions on Nonimmigrant Status; Disclosure of Information.........................    1115-AE17
2026         Employer Sanctions Modifications.....................................................    1115-AE21
2027         Regulations Relating to Temporary Protected Status...................................    1115-AE26
2028         Regulations Pertaining to Adjudications Processing...................................    1115-AE31
2029         Orphan Petitions; Petitions To Classify Alien as Immediate Relative of a United
            States Citizen or Preference Immigrant; Change in Definition of Child.................    1115-AE33
2030         Inspection and Expedited Removal of Aliens; Detention and Removal of Aliens; Conduct
            of Removal Proceedings; Asylum Procedures.............................................    1115-AE47
2031         Agreement Promising Non-Deportation or Other Immigration Benefits....................    1115-AE50
2032         Definition of the Term ``Lawfully Present'' for Purposes of Applying for Title II
            Benefits Under the Social Security Act................................................    1115-AE51
2033         Petitioning Requirements for the H Nonimmigrant Classification.......................    1115-AE52
2034         Canadian Border Boat Landing Program.................................................    1115-AE53
2035         Affidavits of Support on Behalf of Immigrants........................................    1115-AE58
2036         Rights of Habitual Residence Between the United States and the Governments of the
            Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau................................................    1115-AE61
2037         Limiting Liability for Certain Technical and Procedural Violations of Paperwork
            Requirements..........................................................................    1115-AE70
2038         Ineligibility of Certain Juvenile Offenders for Family Unity Program.................    1115-AE72
2039         Certification of Certain Health Care Workers.........................................    1115-AE73
2040         Adjustment of Status for Certain Polish or Hungarian Parolees........................    1115-AE74
2041         Establishment of Preinspected Automated Lane (PAL) Program at Immigration and
            Naturalization Service................................................................    1115-AE80
2042         Amendment of the Regulatory Definition of Arriving Alien.............................    1115-AE87
2043         New Rules Regarding Procedures for Asylum and Withholding of Removal.................    1115-AE93
2044         Adjustment of Status, Continued Validity of Nonimmigrant Status and Unexpired
            Employment Authorization for Applicants Maintaining Nonimmigrant H or L Status........    1115-AE96
2045         Verification of Eligibility for Public Benefits......................................    1115-AE99
2046         Changing the Name of the Alien Registration Receipt Card to the Permanent Resident
            Card..................................................................................    1115-AF01
2047         Delegation of General Authority by the Commissioner to Certain Immigration Officers..    1115-AF02
2048         Fingerprinting Applicants and Petitioners for Immigration Benefits; Establishing a
            Fee for Fingerprinting by the Service.................................................    1115-AF03
2049         Adjustment of Status; Certain Nationals of Nicaragua and Cuba........................    1115-AF04
2050         Processing, Detention, and Release of Juveniles......................................    1115-AF05
2051         Change in Business Practices: Collection of Interest, Penalties, and Handling Charges
            for Delinquent Payment of Employer Sanction Fines.....................................    1115-AF09
2052         Special Immigrant Juvenile--Special Immigrant Status for Certain Aliens Declared
            Dependent on a Juvenile Court.........................................................    1115-AF11
2053         Immigrant Petitions; Religious Workers...............................................    1115-AF12
2054         Changes in the Immigration and Naturalization Service Regional Office Organization...    1115-AF13
2055         Suspension of Deportation and Special Rule Cancellation of Removal for Certain
            Nationals of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Former Soviet Bloc Countries.................    1115-AF14
2056         Authorizing Suspension of Employment Authorization Requirements on the Basis of
            Severe Economic Hardship for F-1 Students and Emergent Circumstances..................    1115-AF15
2057         Change in Business Practices: Collection of Interest, Penalties, and Handling Charges
            for Delinquent Payment of Employer Sanctions Fines....................................    1115-AF17

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2058         Jurisdictional Change for the Los Angeles and San Francisco Asylum Officers..........    1115-AF18
2059         Elimination of Immigration and Naturalization Service Issued Mexican and Canadian
            Border Crossing Cards.................................................................    1115-AF26
2060         Filing of Proposals for Designation as a Regional Center Approved To Participate in
            the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program..................................................   1115-AF27
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2061         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
2062         Expansion of Direct Mail Program.....................................................    1115-AD73
2063         Clarification of Age Requirements for Fingerprinting Naturalization Applicants.......    1115-AE86
2064         Nonimmigrant Visa Exemption for Nationals of the British Virgin Islands Entering the
            United States Through St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands........................    1115-AF28
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                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2065         Field Officers; Powers and Duties; Subpoena..........................................    1115-AB63
2066         Nonimmigrant Classes; Diplomat and Government Representatives; Transits; Requirements
            for Admission, Extension and Maintenance of Status....................................    1115-AD57
2067         Executing Final Order of Exclusion or Deportation; Conforming 72-Hour Notice
            Provisions............................................................................    1115-AD71
2068         Screening Requirements of Carriers for Reduction, Refund, or Waiver of Fines.........    1115-AD97
2069         Notice of Policy Regarding Fines Imposed on Carriers Who Bring Aliens to the United
            States Without Proper Documentation...................................................    1115-AE09
2070         ``Master Exhibits'' Currently Available..............................................    1115-AE14
2071         Effect of Parole of Cuban and Haitian Nationals on Resettlement Assistance
            Eligibility...........................................................................    1115-AE29
2072         Eligibility of Persons for Refugee Status and Withholding of Deportation.............    1115-AE30
2073         Contracts With Transportation Lines; Limiting Transfers of Transit Without Visa
            Aliens in the United States to One Electronic Ticketing...............................    1115-AE41
2074         Examinations Fee Account Schedule....................................................    1115-AE42
2075         Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment..........................................    1115-AE79
2076         Procedures for the Detention and Release of Criminal Aliens by the Immigration and
            Naturalization Service and for Custody Redeterminations by the Executive Office for
            Immigration Review....................................................................    1115-AE88
2077         Application for Replacement Alien Registration Card: Processing Under Direct Mail
            Program...............................................................................    1115-AE95
2078         Technical Change for Submission of Immigration User Fee Requirements.................    1115-AF21
2079         Elimination of Immigration and Naturalization Service Issued Mexican and Canadian
            Border Crossing Cards.................................................................    1115-AF24
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                                         Legal Activities--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2080         Implementation of Sections 104 and 109 of the Communications Assistance for Law
            Enforcement Act.......................................................................    1105-AA39
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                                      Legal Activities--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2081         Implementation of the National Stolen Passenger Motor Vehicle Information System
            (NSPMVIS).............................................................................    1105-AA44
2082         Foreign Agents Registration Act; Regulations Revised and Clarified To Reflect Changes
            in the Law............................................................................    1105-AA45
2083         Implementation of the Pam Lychner Sexual Offender Tracking and Identification Act....    1105-AA56
2084         Revision of 28 CFR Part 15 Pertaining to the Defense of Certain Suits Against Federal
            Employees To Conform to the Federal Employees Liability Reform and Tort Compensation
            Act...................................................................................    1105-AA62
2085         FBI Criminal Justice Information Systems: Access by Contractors and International Law
            Enforcement Agencies..................................................................    1105-AA63
2086         United States Marshals Service Fee for Services......................................    1105-AA64
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                                       Legal Activities--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2087         Federal Claims Collection Standards (FCCS)...........................................    1105-AA31
2088         Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustment........................................    1105-AA48
2089         Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: Evidentiary Requirements; Definitions and Number
            of Times Claims May Be Filed..........................................................    1105-AA49
2090         Guidelines for Megan's Law and the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and
            Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act............................................    1105-AA50
2091         Operation of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System...................    1105-AA51
2092         Police Recruitment Program Guidelines................................................    1105-AA58
2093         Whistleblower Protection for Federal Bureau of Investigation Employees...............    1105-AA60
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                                       Legal Activities--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2094         Criminal Fines Enforcement...........................................................    1105-AA16
2095         Violent Crime and Drug Emergency Areas...............................................    1105-AA29
2096         False Claims Amendments Act of 1986--Civil Investigative Demands.....................    1105-AA42
2097         Federal Convicted Offender DNA Database Program......................................    1105-AA52
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                                       Legal Activities--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2098         Production or Disclosure of Material or Information..................................    1105-AA20
2099         Procedures To Review Removals and Suspensions of Standing Trustees and Panel Trustees    1105-AA54
2100         Justice Acquisition Regulations Streamlining.........................................    1105-AA55
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                                 Office of Justice Programs--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2101         Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grants.......................................    1121-AA46
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                                  Office of Justice Programs--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2102         Grants Program for Indian Tribes.....................................................    1121-AA41
2103         Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998......................................    1121-AA48
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                                  Office of Justice Programs--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2104         Private Sector/Prison Industry Enhancement Certification.............................    1121-AA36
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
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1919. POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

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

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                            11/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/99
Final Action                    06/00/99
Final Action Effective          07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AA25
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1920. CORRESPONDENCE: EXCLUDABLE MAIL

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document clarifies what are considered to be acceptable 
enclosures for general correspondence, defines excludable mail, i.e., 
mail which is suspected of containing a device which poses a threat to 
safety or which does not contain a return address, and establishes 
procedures for handling such excludable mail.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/99
Final Action                    05/00/99
Final Action Effective          06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________

1921. ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDY PROGRAM: EXCLUDED MATTERS

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 542

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends Bureau regulations on the Administrative 
Remedy Program to provide for the processing of certain requests or 
appeals which previously had been excluded. This amendment is intended 
to implement the provision of the Prisoner Litigation Reform Act 
pertaining to exhaustion of available administrative remedies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/99
Final Action                    05/00/99
Final Action Effective          06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754,

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320 First Street NW., Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655
Fax: 202 307-0828

RIN: 1120-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________

1922.  VISITING REGULATIONS: PRIOR RELATIONSHIP

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 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 
5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 540.44

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document revises regulations on visiting to require that 
visiting privileges at all institutions ordinarily shall be extended to 
friends and associates only when the relationship had been established 
prior to confinement. Previously this requirement was applicable only 
at Medium Security Level, High Security Level, and Administrative 
Institutions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/99
Final Action                    06/00/99
Final Action Effective          07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________

1923.  INMATE DISCIPLINE: PROHIBITED ACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 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 541.13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends the Bureau's regulations on inmate 
discipline by establishing prohibited acts addressing use of the 
telephone to further criminal activity, abuses of the telephone for 
other than criminal activity, and violations of the no-smoking policy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/99
Final Action                    06/00/99
Final Action Effective          07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AA78
_______________________________________________________________________

1924.  SMOKING/NO SMOKING AREAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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; EO 13058

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 551.160 to 551.163

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document revises the Bureau's regulations on smoking to 
limit smoking in Bureau facilities to visibly designated outdoor 
locations, unless an indoor area has been designated as a smoking area 
to be used exclusively for authorized religious activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/99
Final Action                    06/00/99
Final Action Effective          07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AA79
_______________________________________________________________________

1925.  OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) MEDICATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 
4005; 18 USC 4045; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 4241 to 4247; 18 USC 
5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 549.30 to 549.31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document establishes procedures governing inmate access 
to Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications. Selected OTC medications are 
currently available to the inmate population through commissary 
purchase. The Bureau will continue to dispense OTC medications at sick 
call only if the inmate does not already have the OTC medications and 
health services staff determine the inmate has an immediate medical 
need which needs to be addressed before the inmate's regularly 
scheduled commissary visit or that the inmate is without funds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/99
Final Action                    06/00/99
Final Action Effective          07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AA81

[[Page 61917]]

_______________________________________________________________________

1926.  FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. (FPI) STANDARDS AND 
PROCEDURES WHICH FACILITATE FPI'S ABILITY TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 4122; 18 USC 4124

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document codifies various Federal Prison Industries 
(FPI) standards and procedures which facilitate FPI's ability to 
accomplish its mission. These provisions include: Statement of purpose 
and scope; definition; a mission statement; roles and responsibilities 
of FPI's Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating 
Officer, and the Ombudsman; agency meeting procedures; inmate 
employment levels; provision of products as a mandatory source; 
provision of products as a preferential source; services to the 
commercial market; waiver and appeal procedures; pricing; and new 
product development or expansion.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/99
Final Action                    06/00/99
Final Action Effective          07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether there 
is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact: Marianne Cantwell, Corporate Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 8017/400, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655
Fax: 202 307-0828

RIN: 1120-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
_______________________________________________________________________

1927. VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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 finalizes provisions for Volunteer 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/19/93                     58 FR 5210
Final Action                    11/00/98
Final Action Effective          11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________

1928. INTENSIVE CONFINEMENT CENTERS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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 finalizes 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                    11/00/98
Final Action Effective          11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________

1929. 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 finalizes regulations on the correctional 
management of tuberculosis,HIV, 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                    11/00/98
Final Action Effective          11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice,

[[Page 61918]]

Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754, 320 First Street NW., Washington, DC 
20534
Phone: 202 514-6655
Fax: 202 307-0828

RIN: 1120-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________

1930. BIRTH CONTROL, PREGNANCY, CHILD PLACEMENT, ABORTION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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 finalizes an interim rule which removed 
references to statutory provisions contained in appropriations 
legislation. The revised regulations note that the warden shall ensure 
compliance with applicable law regarding funding for abortions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/06/94                    59 FR 62968
Final Action                    11/00/98
Final Action Effective          11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________

1931. LITERACY PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 544.70 to 544.76

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/26/97                    62 FR 50791
Final Action                    12/00/98
Final Action Effective          12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1932. INMATE PERSONAL PROPERTY

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 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                    12/00/98
Final Action Effective          01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1120-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________

1933. TELEPHONE REGULATIONS AND INMATE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 540.105; 28 CFR 545.11

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/02/96                       61 FR 92
NPRM Comment Period End         03/04/96
Final Action                    12/00/98
Final Action Effective          01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1934. 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 final order for deportation, removal, 
or exclusion has been issued. In addition, any inmate already in an FPI 
assignment who is currently under a final order for deportation, 
removal, or exclusion shall be removed immediately and shall be re-
assigned to a non-FPI work assignment for which the inmate is eligible. 
Exceptions to these provisions

[[Page 61919]]

may be made in instances where the Attorney General has determined that 
the inmate cannot be removed from the United States because the 
designated country of removal will not accept the inmate's return.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/30/97                    62 FR 23536
NPRM Comment Period End         06/30/97
Final Action                    12/00/98
Final Action Effective          01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1935. 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 notes the statutory requirements for the 
awarding of good conduct time, including the Bureau's consideration in 
instances where the inmate does not have a high school diploma or GED 
and is not making satisfactory progress toward earning a high school 
diploma or GED.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/27/97                    62 FR 50786
Final Action                    12/00/98
Final Action Effective          12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1936. CLASSIFICATION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: TEAM MEETINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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; 28 USC 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 524

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends the provisions on inmate classification 
and program review to discontinue the practice of permitting inmates to 
waive appearance at classification team meetings. The purpose of this 
change is to ensure that inmates participate in program reviews.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/21/97                    62 FR 19430
NPRM Comment Period End         06/20/97
Final Action                    12/00/98
Final Action Effective          01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1937. DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND INTENSIVE CONFINEMENT CENTER PROGRAMS: 
EARLY RELEASE CONSIDERATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3521 to 3528; 18 USC 3621; 18 USC 3622; 18 USC 
3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4046; 18 USC 4081; 18 USC 4082; 
18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 848; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 524; 28 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document adjusts criteria for receiving a sentence 
reduction under the drug abuse treatment program and the intensive 
confinement center program to demonstrate more clearly the discretion 
available to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons in making sentence 
reductions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/15/97                    62 FR 53690
Final Action                    11/00/98
Final Action Effective          11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________

1938. VISITING: NOTIFICATION TO VISITORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 540.51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document requires that, in instances where a background 
investigation is necessary for a proposed visitor, the inmate is 
responsible for having a release authorization form mailed to the 
proposed visitor.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/11/97                    62 FR 47894
NPRM Comment Period End         11/10/97
Final Action                    11/00/98
Final Action Effective          12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 61920]]

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-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________

1939. CORRESPONDENCE: RETURN ADDRESS

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

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 540

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document ensures that return address information on an 
envelope used for outgoing inmate correspondence will be completely and 
consistently filled out by the inmate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/98
Final Action Effective          12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________

1940. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4003; 18 USC 4042; 
18 USC 4044; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 504

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document removes obsolete regulations concerning the 
acceptance of donations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/98
Final Action Effective          12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________

1941. INMATE WORK AND PERFORMANCE PAY: WORK EVALUATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3013; 18 USC 3571 to 3572; 18 USC 3621 to 
3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 3663; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081 
to 4082; 18 USC 4126; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 
510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 545.26

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends Bureau regulations on inmate work and 
performance pay to allow for quarterly rather than monthly evaluations 
of inmates whose work performance is above average. This amendment is 
intended to streamline institution operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/98
Final Action Effective          11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________

1942.  COST OF INCARCERATION FEE

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

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

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3621 to 3622

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 505

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document revises the Bureau's regulations to remove 
obsolete references and redundant provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/98
Final Action Effective          11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AA75
_______________________________________________________________________

1943. INMATE RECREATION PROGRAMS AND MANUSCRIPTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 544; 28 CFR 551

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document consolidates within Bureau regulations on 
inmate recreation programs separate existing provisions pertaining to 
inmate manuscripts. The provisions are also being revised for the sake 
of clarity, particularly with respect to the impact of the Bureau's 
prohibition on conducting a business. There is no change in the intent 
of the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/98
Final Action Effective          12/00/98

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AA76
_______________________________________________________________________

1944.  VICTIM AND/OR WITNESS NOTIFICATION: STATE CUSTODY 
TRANSFERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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 551.150 to 551.151

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document provides for notification when an inmate is 
transferred to a State or local detention facility for service of 
sentence.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/98
Final Action Effective          12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________

1945.  ADMINISTRATIVE SAFEGUARDS FOR PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT AND 
MEDICATION; MILITARY PRISONERS AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CODE VIOLATORS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  10 USC 876b; 18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 
4001; 18 USC 4005; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4045; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 
USC 4241 to 4247; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 549.43

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends the Bureau's regulations on involuntary 
psychiatric treatment and medication to conform with statutory 
authority pertaining to military prisoners and District of Columbia 
(DC) Code violators.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/98
Final Action Effective          11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                     Long-Term Actions
Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
_______________________________________________________________________

1946. INCOMING PUBLICATIONS/INMATE LEGAL ACTIVITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 540.71; 28 CFR 543.11

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/18/94                     59 FR 2668
NPRM Comment Period End         03/21/94


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1120-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________

1947. TELEPHONE REGULATIONS AND INMATE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 540

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/02/96                       61 FR 90


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________

1948. INCOMING PUBLICATIONS: NUDITY AND SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL OR 
INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 540.70 to 540.72

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/06/96                    61 FR 57568


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1120-AA59

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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                     Completed Actions
Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
_______________________________________________________________________

1949. NONDISCRIMINATION TOWARD INMATES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 551.90

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/16/98                    63 FR 55774
Final Action Effective          10/16/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1120-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________

1950.  BUREAU OF PRISONS CENTRAL OFFICE, REGIONAL OFFICES, 
INSTITUTIONS, AND STAFF TRAINING CENTERS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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 500.1; 28 CFR 503

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document revises the listing of the Bureau of Prisons 
Central Office, Regional Offices, institutions, and staff training 
centers in order to designate new institutions and to rename or realign 
existing institutions. The definition of ``institution'' is also being 
revised to reflect the various types of institutions currently in 
operation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/16/98                    63 FR 55774
Final Action Effective          10/16/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Civil Rights Division (CRT)
_______________________________________________________________________

1951. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED 
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES--IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION 
AMENDMENTS OF 1972

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 50 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1190-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________

1952. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN PUBLIC 
ACCOMMODATIONS AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1991, the Department of Justice published regulations to 
implement title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 
(ADA). Those regulations include the ADA Standards for Accessible 
Design, which establish requirements for the design and construction of 
accessible facilities that are consistent with the ADA Accessibility 
Guidelines (ADAAG) published by the Architectural and Transportation 
Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board). In the time since the 
regulations became effective, the Department of Justice and the Access 
Board have each gathered a great deal of information regarding the 
implementation of the Standards. The Access Board is currently in the 
process of revising ADAAG, and it expects to publish a Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in 1998. In order to maintain consistency 
between ADAAG and the ADA Standards, the Department anticipates 
reviewing its ADA regulations during fiscal year 1999. In addition to 
maintaining the consistency between ADAAG and the Standards, the 
purpose of these revisions will be to more closely coordinate with 
voluntary standards, to clarify areas which, through inquiries and 
comments to the Department's technical assistance phone lines, have 
been shown to cause confusion, and to reflect evolving technologies in 
areas affected by the Standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

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: 202 307-1198
Fax: 800 514-0383

RIN: 1190-AA44

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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                      Final Rule Stage
Civil Rights Division (CRT)
_______________________________________________________________________

1953. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE AND LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT SERVICES; PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES; 
ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 51 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1190-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________

1954. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE AND LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed amendment would revise the Department's 
regulation implementing title II to clarify the requirement for 
installation of curb ramps at existing pedestrian walkways and to 
extend the time period for compliance beyond the current deadline of 
January 26, 1995. This amendment responds to public concerns about the 
unique and significant capital expense involved in the installation of 
curb ramps.
The amendment would establish a two-tier system under which public 
entities would be required to provide access to pedestrian walkways 
serving government offices, public transportation, public 
accommodations, places of employment, and the residences of individuals 
with disabilities by January 26, 2000. Access to existing pedestrian 
walkways in other areas would be required by January 26, 2005. The 
proposed rule would require public entities to include 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                    03/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1955. 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 public 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                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1956. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN PUBLIC 
ACCOMMODATIONS AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES (DETECTABLE WARNINGS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1991, the Department of Justice published regulations to 
implement title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 
(ADA). Those regulations include the ADA Standards for Accessible 
Design, which establish requirements for the design and construction of 
accessible facilities that are consistent with the ADA Accessibility 
Guidelines (ADAAG) published by the Architectural and Transportation 
Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board). The Standards for Accessible 
Design included a requirement that small raised truncated domes be used 
at curb ramps, hazardous vehicular areas, and certain reflecting pool 
edges in order to warn pedestrians who are blind or who have vision 
impairments of potential hazards in the circulation path (the 
detectable warnings requirement). In 1996, this requirement was 
suspended until July 26, 1998, to allow an advisory committee to 
conduct a comprehensive review of sections 1 through 10 of the ADAAG 
published by the Access Board, which includes the detectable warnings 
requirement. Based on the advisory committee's recommendations, the 
Access Board intends to issue a separate notice of proposed rulemaking 
(NPRM) to revise and update ADAAG. Because the Standards for Accessible 
Design issued by the Departments of Justice and Transportation must be 
consistent with the guidelines published by the Access Board, the 
Departments of Justice and Transportation will propose to extend

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the suspension of the requirement for detectable warnings until July 
26, 2000, by which time it is expected that the regulatory process by 
which the Standards for Accessible Design are to be revised will be 
complete.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/01/98                    63 FR 29924
NPRM Comment Period End         07/02/98
Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: 202 307-1198
Fax: 800 514-0383

RIN: 1190-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                     Long-Term Actions
Civil Rights Division (CRT)
_______________________________________________________________________

1957. 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1190-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________

1958. 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1190-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________

1959. 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: David H. Hunter
Phone: 202 307-2898
Fax: 202 307-3961
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1190-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                     Completed Actions
Civil Rights Division (CRT)
_______________________________________________________________________

1960. PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SECTION 5 OF THE VOTING 
RIGHTS ACT OF 1965, AS AMENDED

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 51

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/01/98                    63 FR 24108
Final Action Effective          05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: David H. Hunter
Phone: 202 307-2989
Fax: 202 307-3961
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1190-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
_______________________________________________________________________

1961. EXEMPTION OF CHEMICAL MIXTURES

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Domestic Chemical Diversion Control Act of 1993 removed 
the exemption from regulation for chemical mixtures. Chemical mixtures 
are now regulated, unless specifically exempted by the Administrator. 
In the proposed rule regarding the implementation of the Domestic 
Chemical Diversion Control Act of 1993, DEA proposed regulations 
regarding exemption of chemical mixtures. Based on industry comments, 
the proposed regulations were subsequently withdrawn for reassessment 
and consultation with industry. Based on extensive

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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                            09/16/98                    63 FR 49506
NPRM Comment Period End         11/16/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-137

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

RIN: 1117-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________

1962. 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 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
NPRM                            10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA Number 142N

Agency Contact: Patricia M. Good, 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
_______________________________________________________________________

1963.  SALE BY FEDERAL DEPARTMENTS OR AGENCIES OF CHEMICALS 
USABLE TO MANUFACTURE A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  21 USC 802; 21 USC 830; 21 USC 871(b); 21 USC 880; 21 
USC 958(f); 21 USC 965

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1310; 21 CFR 1316

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is proposing to amend its regulations to provide that a 
Federal department or agency may not sell from the stocks of the 
department or agency any chemical which could be used in the 
manufacture of a controlled substance unless the Administrator of DEA 
certifies in writing to the head of the department or agency that there 
is no reasonable cause to believe that the sale of the chemical would 
result in the illegal manufacture of a controlled substance. The 
proposed rulemaking provides regulatory guidelines and establishes a 
procedure for prospective bidder and/or broker to appeal if they are 
aggrieved by DEA's failure to provide such certification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Patricia M. Good, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement 
Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297
Fax: 202 307-8750

RIN: 1117-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________

1964.  SPECIAL SURVEILLANCE LIST OF CHEMICAL, PRODUCTS, 
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-237, sec 205 Comp. Methamphetamine Control Act 
of 1996

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On October 3, 1996, the Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control 
Act of 1996 (MCA) (PL 104-237) was signed into law. The MCA provides 
for a civil penalty of not more than $250,000 for the distribution of a 
laboratory supply to a person who uses, or attempts to use, that 
laboratory supply to manufacture a controlled substance or a listed 
chemical, if that distribution was made with reckless disregard for the 
illegal uses to which such laboratory supply will be put. The MCA 
defines the term ``laboratory supply'' as ``a listed chemical or any 
chemical, substance, or item on a special surveillance list published 
by the Attorney General which contains chemicals, products, materials, 
or equipment used in the manufacture of controlled substances and 
listed chemicals.'' The MCA further establishes that there is a 
rebuttable presumption of reckless disregard at trial if a firm is 
notified in writing that a laboratory supply sold by the firm has been 
used by a customer of the notified firm, or distributed further by that 
customer, for the unlawful production of controlled substances or 
listed chemicals and that firm continues to distribute a laboratory 
supply to the customer. In developing the Special Surveillance List, 
the DEA consulted with both Federal and State/local law enforcement and 
forensic laboratory authorities. DEA also considered the legitimate 
uses and markets for these chemicals and materials.
Although the Special Surveillance List applies to all individuals and 
firms which distribute the laboratory supplies on the list, there are 
no record keeping or reporting requirements imposed on these firms. 
Additionally, the number of chemicals has been limited to those most 
frequently used in the illicit production of controlled substances. 
Thus the Special Surveillance List will have a negligible impact on 
affected parties. The notice informs individuals and firms of the 
potential use of the

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items on the list for the production of controlled substances and 
listed chemicals and it also advises them that civil penalties may be 
imposed on them if they continue to distribute one or more of the items 
listed to a person after receiving notification from the DEA that the 
person has used or distributed the item for use in an illicit 
laboratory.

Timetable:

Special Surveillance List Notice  Publication of Notice for Comment 12/
00/98  Comment Period End 01/00/99  Publication of Final Notice 05/00/
99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Sapienza, Chief, Drug and Chemical Evaluation 
Section, Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, Drug 
Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537
Phone: 202 307-7183

RIN: 1117-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                      Final Rule Stage
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
_______________________________________________________________________

1965. 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                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA 108

Agency Contact: Patricia M. Good, Patricia M. Good, Chief Liaison and 
Policy, Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, Drug 
Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________

1966. REGISTRATION AND REREGISTRATION APPLICATION FEES

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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Republished for 
Further Comment                 12/30/96                    61 FR 68624
Comment Period End              03/31/97
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA Number 140P

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

RIN: 1117-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________

1967. 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                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA Number 143P

Agency Contact: Patricia M. Good, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Office of Diversion Control, Department

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of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297
Fax: 202 307-8570

RIN: 1117-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________

1968. LISTED CHEMICALS; PROPOSED THRESHOLDS FOR IODINE AND HYDROCHLORIC 
GAS (HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996 (MCA) 
establishes that, effective October 3, 1996, Iodine (in its pure 
crystal form; mixtures such as tincture of iodine and other household 
products remain exempt from regulation) and Hydrochloric Gas are List 
II chemicals under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The inclusion 
of these chemicals under the CSA requires that each regulated person 
must keep records and make reports as specified in title 21, Code of 
Federal Regulations part 1310. The MCA applied the recording and 
reporting requirements to all transactions involving Iodine and 
Hydrochloric Gas.
This notice proposes to establish a domestic threshold of 0.4 kilograms 
for iodine, thus providing an exemption for transactions below this 
level, which would include the vast majority of retail sales. 
Legitimate commerce in Hydrochloric Gas consists almost exclusively of 
large volume transactions to commercial customers. However, clandestine 
methamphetamine laboratories often make use of small volumes of this 
gas, and, therefore, an effective threshold could not be established. 
In those rare cases where legitimate users purchase small quantities, 
principally for research or scientific purposes, the recordkeeping and 
reporting requirements will apply only to the distributor; the 
purchasers will not be subject to the requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/30/97                    62 FR 51072
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/97
Final Action                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1969. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MCA; REGULATION OF PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, 
PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE, AND COMBINATION EPHEDRINE DRUG PRODUCTS AND REPORTS 
OF CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS TO NONREGULATED PERSONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  21 USC 802; 21 USC 821 TO 824; 21 USC 830; 21 USC 
871(b); 21 USC 875; 21 USC 877; 21 USC 951; 21 USC 958

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1300; 21 CFR 1309; 21 CFR 1310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is proposing to amend its regulations to implement the 
requirements of the Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996 
(MCA) establishing pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, and 
combination ephedrine drug products as List I chemicals, and the MCA 
requirement that reports be submitted for certain distributions to 
nonregulated persons involving pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, 
and ephedrine, including drug products containing those chemicals. The 
MCA establishes pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, and combination 
ephedrine products as regulated List I chemicals, and requires that 
reports of certain distributions to nonregulated persons be reported 
each month.
To minimize the impact of the new law, DEA is proposing to exempt 
retail distributors from the registration requirement. This exemption 
will provide the estimated 750,000 retail distributors with relief from 
the chemical control requirements of the regulations, including 
registration. Additionally, the existing exemptions from registration 
for CSA registrants and for distributors of prescription drug products 
will help minimize the impact of the requirements on other handlers of 
the products.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/07/97                    62 FR 52294
NPRM Comment Period End         12/08/97
Final Action                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA number 163P

Agency Contact: Patricia M. Good, 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-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________

1970. TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FROM CHEMICAL REGISTRATION FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF 
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE AND PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE AND PRODUCTS

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:  21 USC 802; 21 USC 821; 21 USC 823; 21 USC 824; 21 
USC 830; 21 USC 817(b); 21 USC 875; 21 USC 877; 21 USC 958

CFR Citation:  21 CFR 1309; 21 CFR 1310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to the MCA effective October 3, 1997 persons who 
distribute pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine drug products shall 
be subject to the chemical registration requirement. To avoid 
interruption in the legitimate distribution of the drug products 
pending promulgation of final regulations DEA is amending its 
regulations to provide certain temporary exemptions from the 
registration requirement.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/17/97                    62 FR 53959
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1117-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________

1971.  ANHYDROUS HYDROGEN CHLORIDE: CATEGORIES OF DISTRIBUTION 
REGARDED AS NONREGULATED

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 Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996 
established hydrogen chloride as a List II chemical. In response to 
comments submitted in connection with DEA's proposed rulemaking to 
establish a threshold for hydrogen chloride, DEA has determined that 
regulation of certain types of transactions involving hydrogen chloride 
is unnecessary for purposes of enforcement of the chemical controls 
under the Controlled Substances Act. However, exempting the 
transactions from regulation could not be` accomplished through the 
system of thresholds. This rulemaking will exempt the transactions from 
the definition of Regulated Transaction, thus removing them from 
regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Related to RIN 1117-AA43/DEA-156F Assigned DEA-
177I

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

RIN: 1117-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)
_______________________________________________________________________

1972. RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS BEFORE 
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 5 USC 554; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1324a; 8 USC 
1324b; 8 USC 1324c

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 68.1 to 54

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility 
Act (IIRIRA), enacted on September 30, 1996, amends the employer 
sanctions,unfair immigration-related employment practices and document 
fraud sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) in several 
ways (sections 274A, 274B and 274C of the INA, respectively). The Debt 
Collection Improvement Act mandates that the civil penalties in each of 
these three sections of the INA be adjusted to reflect inflation. 
Finally, the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer has 
examined its regulations and is making various changes perceived as 
necessary in light of case-by-case experience since the 1991 amendments 
to its regulations. All of the changes to the OCAHO regulations set 
forth herein are designed to make the regulations comport with one of 
the aforementioned statutes, clarify an existing ambiguity, and/or 
similarly contribute to the fair and efficient administration of 
sections 274A, 274B and 274C of the INA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/11/94                    59 FR 41242
NPRM                            11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AA17
_______________________________________________________________________

1973. AUTHORITY OF IMMIGRATION JUDGES TO ISSUE CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES

Priority:  Other Significant

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 1; 8 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the regulations by implementing 
the statutory authority given to Immigration Judges to sanction by 
civil money penalty any action or inaction in contempt of the Judge's 
proper exercise of authority. This statutory authority is derived from 
section 304 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant 
Responsibility Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-208 (IIRIRA), signed by 
President Clinton on September 30, 1996. This rule sets forth the types 
of conduct for which civil money penalty sanctions may be imposed, the 
procedures for imposing these sanctions, the affirmative defenses which 
may excuse the imposition of a civil money penalty

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sanction, and the procedures for appealing such sanctions. The rule 
also adds an additional ground for disciplinary sanctions under 8 CFR 
section 3.52 for engaging in a pattern and practice of conduct which 
has been found to be in contempt of the Immigration Judge's proper 
exercise of authority. In addition, this rule amends the definition of 
``Immigration Judge'' in part 1 to reflect the new definition in 
section 371(a) of IIRIRA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________

1974.  BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS: STREAMLINING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 to 1953, Comp, p 1002; PL 105-
100, sec 203

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would establish a streamlined appellate 
review procedure for the Board of Immigration Appeals. The proposed 
rule is in response to the enormous and unprecedented increase in the 
number of appeals being filed with the Board. The rule recognizes that 
in a significant number of the cases the Board decides, the result 
reached by the adjudicator below is correct and will not be changed on 
appeal. In these cases, a single permanent Board Member will be given 
authority to review the record and affirm the result reached below 
without issuing an opinion in the case. This procedure will promote 
fairness by enabling the Board to render decisions in a more timely 
manner, whole allowing it to concentrate its resources primarily on 
those cases in which the decision below may be incorrect, or where a 
new or significant legal or procedural issue is presented. In addition, 
the proposed rule provides that a single Board Member or the Chief 
Attorney Examiner may adjudicate certain additional types of cases, 
motions, or other procedural or ministerial appeals, where the result 
is clearly dictated by the statute, regulations, or precedent 
decisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/14/98                    63 FR 49043
NPRM Comment Period End         11/13/98
Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AA22
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                      Final Rule Stage
Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)
_______________________________________________________________________

1975. RULES CONCERNING CONDITIONAL PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR ALIEN 
ENTREPRENEURS IN DEPORTATION PROCEEDINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/12/93                    58 FR 59953
NPRM Comment Period End         12/13/93
Final Action                    02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1976. 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

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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 was 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 practice 
before the INS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/20/98                     63 FR 2901
NPRM Comment Period End         03/23/98
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1977. CONDITIONAL GRANTS OF SUSPENSION OF DEPORTATION AND CANCELLATION 
OF REMOVAL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1224 to 
1227; 8 USC 1251 to 1252

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 240

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 30, 1996 Congress enacted the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, PL 104-208 
(IIRIRA). Under section 304(a)(3), the Attorney General may not cancel 
the removal and adjust the status under section 240A(b) of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act (Act), nor suspend the deportation and 
adjust the status under section 244(a) of the Act of a total of more 
than 4,000 aliens in a fiscal year. This rule provides the necessary 
procedures for the processing of suspension of deportation and 
cancellation of removal cases while it is determined how the numerical 
limitation will be implemented.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    10/01/97                    62 FR 51760
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/01/97
Final Action                    02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Margaret M. Philbin, General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Suite 2400, 5107 
Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 527-0470

RIN: 1125-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________

1978. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS TO THAT OF PERSON ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT 
RESIDENCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1255

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On July 23, 1997, the Service published an interim rule with 
request for comment (62 FR 39417) concerning adjustment of status 
applications filed pursuant to section 245(i) of the Act. This interim 
rule amends the date by which aliens must file and pay for their 
applications for adjustment of status pursuant to section 245(i) of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act. Such applications are adjudicated by 
the Executive Office for Immigration Review, including the Board of 
Immigration Appeals and the Immigration Courts, or the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service (Service). This rule also clarifies the 
procedure for paying for such adjustment applications when filed in 
conjunction with motions to reopen or reconsider.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/23/97                    62 FR 55152
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/22/97
Final Action                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                     Completed Actions
Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)
_______________________________________________________________________

1979. BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS: TEMPORARY BOARD MEMBERS AND EN BANC 
PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 3

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/11/98                    63 FR 31889

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Margaret M. Philbin
Phone: 703 305-0470
Fax: 703 305-0443

RIN: 1125-AA21

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_______________________________________________________________________

1980.  MOTION TO REOPEN: SUSPENSION OF DEPORTATION AND 
CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 to 1953, Comp, p 1002

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule relates to a previous notice, signed by the 
Attorney General on January 15, 1998, and published at 63 FR 3154, on 
January 21, 1998, which designated from January 16, 1998 to September 
11, 1998, as the time period for filing motions to reopen to apply for 
suspension of deportation or special rule cancellation of removal under 
NACARA. This rule is simplifying the filing process for NACARA motions 
to reopen in two ways.
First, this rule clarifies who can file a NACARA motion to reopen. 
Section 309(g) of IIRIRA permits an alien who has a final order of 
deportation or removal to file one motion to reopen only if he or she 
has become eligible for cancellation of removal or suspension of 
deportation as a result of the amendments made by section 203 of 
NACARA.
Second, this rule permits any alien who is moving to reopen pursuant to 
section 309(g) of IIRIRA, as amended by section 203(c) of NACARA, to 
file such motion initially without a suspension or cancellation 
application and supporting documents. The rule requires the applicant 
to then submit the application and supporting documents by February 8, 
1999.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/11/98                    63 FR 31890
Final Action                    06/11/98                    63 FR 31890
Final Action Effective          07/13/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________

1981.  BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS: 18 BOARD MEMBERS

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; 28 CFR 0

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule expands the Board of Immigration Appeals to 
eighteen permanent members, including sixteen Board Members, a 
Chairman, and a Vice Chairman. This rule also acknowledges the position 
of Deputy Director in the organizational hierarchy of the Executive 
Office for Immigration Review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/28/98                    63 FR 51518
Final Action Effective          09/28/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AA24
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Prerule Stage
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1982. 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                           11/00/98
NPRM                            06/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1797-96 Preclearance comments have been 
received and the regulation can move forward.

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

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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1983. REVISED GROUNDS OF INADMISSIBILITY, WAIVERS FOR IMMIGRANTS AND 
NONIMMIGRANTS, AND EXCEPTIONS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 52 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1115-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________

1984. 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.

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              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-INS No. 1800             01/17/97                    62 FR 26851
NPRM-INS No. 1458               12/00/98
Final Rule-INS No. 1458         05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS Nos. 1458-92 and INS No. 1610 (RIN-1115-
AD37) will be incorporated into this rule.

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

RIN: 1115-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________

1985. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/22/92                    57 FR 60741
NPRM Comment Period End         01/21/93
2nd NPRM                        12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1512-92

Agency Contact: Brenda Garland, Office of 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
_______________________________________________________________________

1986. 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         12/00/98
NPRM-INS No. 1728               12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1683-94; and INS No. 1728-95. Form I-
854 is in the initial stages of being revised and the effect of IIRIRA 
is being assessed. Once the form is revised, the fee can be reassessed 
and the fee regulation will move forward. The form and the regulation 
(which has been

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completed for some time) will remain tied together, and both will be 
thoroughly reviewed by the DOJ and OMB.

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1987. UPDATE TO TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA (TWOV) LISTING

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule makes modifications to existing INS regulations by 
allowing the INS to waive the passport and visa requirement for 
citizens of certain former Soviet Socialist Republics and former Warsaw 
Pact countries who transit through the United States under the Transit 
Without Visa (TWOV) program. This rule also makes citizens of certain 
other countries ineligible for TWOV privileges because of that 
country's past abuse of the TWOV program level of crime and/or 
narcotics production, state sponsor of terrorism, or restrictions 
imposed by the President of the United States because the entry of its 
citizens would be detrimental to the interests of the United States. 
This rule is necessary to update 8 CFR 212.1(f)(2) and (3) to reflect 
the current political situation of each country. This is pending 
deliberations with the Department of State on determining those 
countries which are permitted to transit without authority. Reflect 
changes that occurred due to the disintegration of the former Union of 
Soviet Socialist Republics, the dissolution of the People's Republic of 
Czechoslovakia, the union of the German Democratic Republic and the 
Federal Republic of Germany, and the name change of the Democratic 
Republic of Vietnam to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The Union of 
Soviet Socialist Republics is replaced by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, 
Georgia, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, 
Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Czechoslovakia is replaced with 
The Czech Republic and Slovakia. The Mongolian People's Republic is 
replaced by Mongolia. The Democratic Republic of Vietnam is replaced by 
the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This rule is necessary to update 8 
CFR sections 212.1 (f)(2) and (3) to reflect the current political 
situation of each country and should not have any adverse impact. This 
is pending deliberation's with the Department of State on determining 
those countries which are permitted to transit without a visa.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1696-95
Negotiations are underway between the Department of State and the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service. The target date of 07/00/99 is 
projected to be a realistic date.

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick, Assistant Chief Inspector, Department 
of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., 
Room 4064, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AD96
_______________________________________________________________________

1988. 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 
be performed by one or more INS Service Centers. Also, an employment 
authorization document (EAD) application and proposed rule is planned 
pending 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                            11/00/98
Final Action                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1707-95 The employment authorization 
document (EAD) applications and process proposed rule has been pending 
for some time (more than a year) due to document reduction issues. The 
Service published a proposed rule (I-9) on 2/2/98 at 63 FR 5287. The 
remaining policy issues on the I-765 proposed rule are expected to be 
worked out during the next few months. With refocused resources, the 
Service is optimistic and is working to meet an October 1998 
publication date for the I-765 proposed rule.

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1989. INSPECTION OF PERSONS APPLYING FOR ADMISSION; TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA 
(TWOV) AND INTERNATIONAL-TO-INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

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 proposes that the carriers charge and collect a 
user fee from every ITI passenger arriving abroad a commercial aircraft 
or commercial vessel from foreign locations, except those individuals 
arriving from Mexico, Canada, and the adjacent islands by means other 
than commercial aircraft. Furthermore, this rule notifies concerned 
parties that the

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Service proposes to increase the amount of liquidated damages imposed 
on carriers for failure to timely transport any alien brought to the 
United States under the Immediate and Continuous Transit Agreement, 
better known as the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Agreement, on Form I-
426, in immediate and continuous transit through the United States or 
the International-to-International (ITI) Agreement, formerly known as 
the In-Transit Lounge (ITL) Agreement, to $2500.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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

RIN: 1115-AE37
_______________________________________________________________________

1990. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF DECISIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR 
IMMIGRATION REVIEW AND THE 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                            04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1991. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98
Final Action                    07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1798-96 This rule will be divided into 
two separate rulemakings, the one pertaining to the petition for 
employment-creation aliens and the other pertaining to regional 
centers. Both rules will have forms attached.

Agency Contact: Katharine A. Lorr, Staff Officer, Office of 
Adjudications, 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
_______________________________________________________________________

1992. 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 103; 8 CFR 273

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 1998.
IIRIRA states that a proposed rule must be published within 90 days of 
the bill's enactment.

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 
bill's enactment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
Interim Final Rule              06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: This rule has required coordination with 
several other government agencies. Re: INS  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
_______________________________________________________________________

1993. FILING FACTUAL STATEMENTS ABOUT ALIEN PROSTITUTES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2424; PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 94

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

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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)          12/00/98
Final Rule (INS No. 1810-96)    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1810-96

Agency Contact: Elizabeth L. Dolan, Senior Special Agent, Headquarters 
Investigations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street, NW., Room 1000, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2998

RIN: 1115-AE60
_______________________________________________________________________

1994. 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

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 United States 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 United States 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)          12/00/98
Final Rule (INS No. 1812-96)    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RE: INS No. 1812-96

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

RIN: 1115-AE62
_______________________________________________________________________

1995. 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 education 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. The rulemaking will implement the statutorily mandated foreign 
student tracking provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 1115-AE63
_______________________________________________________________________

1996. EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION BY EMPLOYERS THAT ARE MEMBERS OF A MULTI-
EMPLOYER ASSOCIATION

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 regarding when an employer 
that is a member of a multi-employer association employing an 
individual under a collective bargaining agreement entered into between 
one or more employee organizations and the multi-employer association 
may rely upon a Form I-9 completed for the individual by a previous 
employer that is a member of the same multi-employer association.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98
Final Rule INS No. 1817-96      06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 1115-AE67

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_______________________________________________________________________

1997. 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                            12/00/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: James Kicfer, Acting, Director Parole Unit, 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
_______________________________________________________________________

1998. COLLECTION OF FEES UNDER THE DEDICATED COMMUTER LANE PROGRAM, PORT 
PASSENGER ACCELERATED SERVICE SYSTEM (PORTPASS) PROGRAM

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 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)          10/00/98
Final Rule (INS No. 1820-96)    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Thomas C. Campbell, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street, NW., Room 4214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-9246

RIN: 1115-AE71
_______________________________________________________________________

1999. 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                            10/00/98
Final Rule                      12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

2000. 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.

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INS No. 1845-97 is necessitated by the section 501 of IIRIRA, which 
provides certain types 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, an advance notice of 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, was 
published on 7/16/97 (62 FR 38041).
The Service is currently working with DOJ on the Trafficking in People 
Task Force to develop a cohesive policy in this area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM-INS No. 1838-97 Comments 
due 09/15/97                    07/16/97                    62 FR 38041
Interim Rule-INS No. 1845-97    11/13/97                    62 FR 60769
NPRM-INS No. 1838-97            12/00/98
Final Rule-INS NO. 1845-97      02/00/99
Final Rule-INS No. 1838-97      04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1838-97

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

RIN: 1115-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________

2001. PUBLIC CHARGE BOND PILOT PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1183; PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 213

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 1998.

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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS No. 1843-97)          11/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/99
Final Rule (INS No. 1843-97)    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1843-97; PL 104-208, title 5, Secs. 502 
and 564. The proposed rule will have a 90 day comment period ending 
August 1998

Agency Contact: Miriam Hetfield, 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
  
Lisa Roney, Policy Analyst, Office of Policy and Planning, Department 
of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I street NW., 
Room 6052, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3242

RIN: 1115-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________

2002. 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                            09/04/98                    63 FR 47205
NPRM Comment Period End         11/03/98
Final Action                    03/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1847-97

Agency Contact: William Birkett, Assistant General Counsel, Office of 
General Counsel, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street, Room 6100, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5001

RIN: 1115-AE82
_______________________________________________________________________

2003. PROCEEDINGS TO DETERMINE DEPORTABILITY OF ALIENS IN THE UNITED 
STATES: APPREHENSION, CUSTODY, HEARING, AND APPEAL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1223; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1251; 8 USC 
1253; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1330; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 241

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes an administrative process whereby 
criminal aliens in State custody convicted of nonviolent offenses may 
be deported prior to completion of their sentence to imprisonment 
pursuant to: section 241(a)(4)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality 
Act, as amended by section 438 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death 
Penalty Act and section 305(a)(4)(B) of the Illegal Immigration Reform 
and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS No. 1848-97)          09/00/99
Final Action (INS No. 1848-97)  12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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., Room 6100, Washington, DC
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________

2004. CONTROL OF ALIENS DEPARTING FROM THE UNITED STATES

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal 
governments and the private sector.

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1104

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 215

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: IIRIRA requires the Service to implement an arrival/departure 
management system by October 1, 1998. This regulation will implement 
that system by requiring that all aliens seeking to enter the United 
States on or after that date, unless otherwise exempted by Service 
regulation, be in possession of a machine readable travel document 
acceptable to the Service. The regulation will establish a requirement 
that every person seeking to depart from the United States must travel 
through a Service designated Port-of-Departure and must conform to 
Service procedures prior to or upon departure. The regulation also will 
establish penalties for persons who fail to comply with the 
requirements of the regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98
Final Action                    07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: INS No. 1869-97

Agency Contact: Andrew Taub, Assistant Chief Inspector, Office of 
Inspections, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 4064, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3019
Fax: 202 514-8345

RIN: 1115-AE89
_______________________________________________________________________

2005. ENROUTE INSPECTIONS AND THE RECOVERY OF IMMIGRATION AND 
NATURALIZATION SERVICE COSTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1356(i)

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 235

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(Service) regulations to define an enroute inspection. The rule will 
also notify all affected parties that the Service will begin to bill 
cruise ship, train, and bus lines or other modes of transportation, or 
their designated shipping agents or representatives, for all 
expenditures of government funds which the Service obligates in 
connection with the performance of en route inspections on board 
transportation carriers. This action is necessary in order for the 
Service to more accurately account for the costs associated with 
providing immigration inspection services on an en route basis, and to 
ensure their full recoupment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1784-96

Agency Contact: Catherine Paler-Amaya, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Office of Inspections, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 4064, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AE98
_______________________________________________________________________

2006. PROCEDURE FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR BENEFITS SUBMITTED WITH 
INSUFFICIENT OR EXCESS FEES

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; 3 CFR 1982 comp.; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(the Service) regulations by enabling the Service to accept and file 
applications for benefits submitted with incorrect fees. This change 
will affect applicants who mistakenly submit incorrect fees with their 
applications by enabling the Service to accept such applications and 
assign priority dates, while seeking the resolution of the payment 
disparities. Applications will not be adjudicated until the appropriate 
amount is submitted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
Final Rule                      05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1905-98

Agency Contact: Mark Rouse, Staff Officer, Office of Adjudications, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NE., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2763
Fax: 202 514-8661
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF06
_______________________________________________________________________

2007. CHANGE IN BUSINESS PRACTICES: NON-ACCEPTANCE OF CASH AS REMITTANCE 
FOR FEES AND APPLICATIONS IN IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICES 
OFFICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 5103; 31 USC 4(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103.7

[[Page 61939]]

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, March 1, 1998. Final, Statutory, May 
1, 1998.

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(Service) regulations that govern payment methods for fees and 
applications by eliminating the acceptance of cash as an acceptable 
form of payment. This rule clarifies that the Service will only accept 
payments by credit card, personal check, certified check or money order 
in all offices, except where access to alternative payment methods is 
limited and where payment by cash remains the preferable method.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl Kaminski, Chief, Travel and Cash Management 
Section, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 
425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-2879
Fax: 202 514-7860

RIN: 1115-AF07
_______________________________________________________________________

2008. EXAMINATIONS FEE ACCOUNT SCHEDULE--SMALL VOLUME APPLICATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 82-137; PL 100-459; PL 101-515; PL 101-576; 8 USC 
1356; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to adjust the fee schedule of the 
Immigration Examinations Fee Account for four low volume applications 
which are the Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er) or Special 
Immigrant; Form N-300, Application to File Declaration of Intention; 
Form N-336, Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization 
Procedures; and Form N-470, Application to Preserve Residence for 
Naturalization Purpose. The fee adjustments are necessary to comply 
with Federal statutes and Federal cost accounting standards. These 
statutes and standards require Federal Agencies to charge fees for 
specific services that provide a private benefit that does not accrue 
to the public. Federal Agencies are required to review their fees bi-
annually to ensure that the fees charged recover the full cost to the 
Government for providing specific services. Implementation of this rule 
will ensure that sufficient funds are available to the Federal 
Government to provide the services for applications and petitions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS 1909-98

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

RIN: 1115-AF10
_______________________________________________________________________

2009.  CLASSES OF ALIENS AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 274a.12

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule amends the INS regulations by adding to the 
list of classes of aliens authorized to accept work authorization the 
class of aliens for whom a private bill to grant immigration benefits 
is pending in Congress. The rule is necessary in order to apply for 
immigration benefits. This rule would grant such an individual alien 
the authority to apply for work authorization while the bill on their 
behalf is pending action in Congress. Due to the small number of 
private bills enacted annually, this rule would not affect a large 
class of people, and therefore cannot be considered controversial.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
NPRM (INS No. 1922-98)          12/00/98
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1922-98.

Agency Contact: Michael Valverde, Program Analyst, Office of 
Adjudications, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service
Phone: 202 514-2763

RIN: 1115-AF16
_______________________________________________________________________

2010.  POWERS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO AUTHORIZE STATE OR 
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO CARRY OUT IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1201

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In order to provide a more effective and efficient response 
to a mass migration event, this interim rule implements provisions in 
the Immigration and Nationality Act allowing the Attorney General to 
authorize any State and local law enforcement officer to perform 
certain functions related to the enforcement of the immigration laws 
during the period of an actual or imminent mass influx of aliens. This 
rule would place designated State/local law enforcement officers under 
the direction of the INS when enforcing immigration law. This rule also 
allows the Commissioner of Immigration to enter into advance written 
agreements with State and local law enforcement officials setting forth 
the terms and conditions of the functions to be performed during a 
Federal response to a mass influx of aliens, including reimbursement of 
expenses and ties such reimbursement to the Immigration Emergency Fund 
as the primary source of such funding.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: INS No. 1924-98 (See also 1115-AE76, Delegation 
of Immigration Enforcement Auth.)

[[Page 61940]]

Agency Contact: George Waldroup, Field Operations, Enforcement, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street,N.W., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4567

RIN: 1115-AF20
_______________________________________________________________________

2011.  PROGRESSIVE CLEARANCE STOPOVERS

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 231.1; 8 CFR 231.4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service (Service) regulations by establishing passenger 
and carrier requirements with regard to progressive clearance and 
stopovers. This includes passenger and carrier obligations and 
liabilities and the charging and collection of a user fee for each 
subsequent inspection of stopover passengers. This rule is intended to 
facilitate travel while continuing to ensure the welfare, safety and 
security of the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: INS No. 1930-98

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick, Assistant Chief Inspector, Office of 
Inspections, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, USINS, 425 I Street, NW rm.4064, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7499
Fax: 202 514-8345
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF23
_______________________________________________________________________

2012.  DELEGATION OF THE ADJUDICATION OF CERTAIN H-2A PETIONS TO 
THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service's regulations by delegating the adjudication of 
certain H-2A petitions to the United States Department of Labor (DOL). 
The H-2A petitions affected by this action would involve only those 
petitions filed for initial H-2A employment where the alien is not 
physically present in the United States. The Service has proposed these 
changes in order to streamline the existing H-2A petitioning process 
for certain foreign agricultural workers. The proposals contained in 
this rule will make it easier and less burdensome for United States 
employers to file petitions for foreign agricultural workers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS No. 1946-98)          12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1946-98

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

RIN: 1115-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                      Final Rule Stage
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)
_______________________________________________________________________

2013. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF CONVEYANCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1324(b); 18 USC 981; 18 USC 982; 19 
USC 1613; 19 USC 1618

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 274.13; 8 CFR 274.14; 8 CFR 274.15; 8 CFR 274.16; 
8 CFR 274.17; 8 CFR 274.18; 8 CFR 274.19; 8 CFR 274.8 (Revision); 8 CFR 
274.9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Sections 274.13 through 274.19 of 8 CFR have been superseded 
by the publication at 28 CFR 9 of amended regulations governing the 
remission or mitigation of civil and criminal forfeitures by the 
Department of Justice. The INS is affected by these amendments through 
reference in 28 CFR 9. The amendments to 8 CFR 274 will include the 
deletion of sections 274.13 through 274.19 and amendments in reference 
in sections 274.8 and 274.9 from sections 274.13 through 274.17 to 28 
CFR 9.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      08/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1391-92
DOJ published a final rule on 1/3/97 at 62 FR 314.
Cross reference INS No. 1061-88, published 10/26/88 at 53 FR 43192, 
effective 10/26/88.

Agency Contact: Susan T. Czerwinski, Asset Forfeiture Program 
Specialist, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 1040, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-2737

RIN: 1115-AA95

[[Page 61941]]

_______________________________________________________________________

2014. REDUCTION OF THE NUMBER OF ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS AND OTHER CHANGES 
TO EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 53 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1115-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________

2015. 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 United States at land border 
ports, air and sea ports and to enter the United States 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 INS No. 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
Interim Final Rule-INS 1786-96 
With Comments (Slovenia)        09/30/97                    62 FR 50998
Final Rule-INS No. 1799         04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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 rulemaking 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 Attorney General approved Slovenia for 
participation in this program and it was effective September 30, 1997.
The Visa Waiver Pilot Program was extended on September 30, 1996 for 
one year, until September 30, 1997. After five continuing resolutions 
since September 30, 1997, a temporary extension for the VWPP was added 
to the DOJ appropriations bill extending the program until April 30, 
1998. On April 27, 1998, S.1178 was signed into Law entering the VWPP 
until April 30, 2000.

Agency Contact: Dominica Gutierrez, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Inspections Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 4064, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 305-2969

RIN: 1115-AB93
_______________________________________________________________________

2016. 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                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1353-91

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-AC70
_______________________________________________________________________

2017. 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 United States. 
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                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1441-93

[[Page 61942]]

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

RIN: 1115-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________

2018. 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                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1633-93

Agency Contact: John Brown, Adjudications Officer, Office of 
Adjudications and Nationality, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 616-7435

RIN: 1115-AD55
_______________________________________________________________________

2019. 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: The H-1A nonimmigrant classification, which provided for the 
temporary admission of registered nurses to the United States, expired 
on September 1, 1995. However, in response to concerns that geographic 
locations in the United States continued to experience a shortage of 
registered nurses after the sunset date of the H-1A classification, the 
president signed Pub. L. 104-302 which provided for the granting of an 
extension of stay until September 30, 1997, to certain H-1A nurses. On 
March 7, 1997, the Immigration and naturalization Service published an 
interim rule in the Federal Register at 62 FR 10422-10425 in order to 
amend the Service's regulations to reflect the provisions contained in 
the Pub. L. 104-302.
Since the H-1A classification and the extension period under Pub. L. 
104-302 have now expired, this final rule removes all references to the 
H-1A classification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End 12/06/94             10/07/94                    59 FR 51101
Interim Final Rule              03/07/97                    62 FR 10422
Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1806 
Comment Period End 5/06/97      03/07/97                    62 FR 10422
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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
_______________________________________________________________________

2020. 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; 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 No. 1675 
Eff. 9/29/95; Comment Period End 
11/28/95                        09/29/95                    60 FR 50386
Interim Rule-INS No. 1794       10/11/96                    61 FR 53303
Final Rule-INS No.1675-94 
Effective 10/16/96              10/16/96                    61 FR 53830
Final Rule-INS No.1794-96       10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1675 and 1794-96

Agency Contact: Thomas C. Campbell, Assistant Chief Inspector, Office 
of Inspections, Department of Justice,

[[Page 61943]]

Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 4064, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-9246

RIN: 1115-AD82
_______________________________________________________________________

2021. 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 United States to 
adjust status to that of a lawful permanent resident if the application 
was filed before November 25, 1997 or, if the adjustment application is 
based on a visa petition or labor certification filed between November 
26, 1997 and January 14, 1998. These persons, although eligible for 
immigrant visa issuance abroad, have been barred from adjustment of 
status because they had entered the United States 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 U.S. 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 United States and may later be 
eligible to seek United States citizenship through naturalization. This 
rule also implements the new section 245(k) of the INA which permits 
certain employment-based immigrants who are out of status to file for 
adjustment under section 245(a) of 8 CFR.

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
Interim Rule INS No. 1676-94 
Effective 07/23/97              07/23/97                    62 FR 39417
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1676 EOIR Interim Rule published 9/30/
97 at 62 FR 50999. For more information 1125-AA20.

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

RIN: 1115-AD83
_______________________________________________________________________

2022. 90-DAY MODIFIED INSPECTION OF ALIEN CREW MEMBERS

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 90-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                            08/15/97                    62 FR 43676
NPRM Comment Period End         10/14/97
Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1695-95

Agency Contact: Catherine Paler-Amaya, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Office of Inspections, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 4064, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AD95
_______________________________________________________________________

2023. 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                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1705-95

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

RIN: 1115-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________

2024. 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. It allows certain U.S. 
parents who do not meet physical presence requirements to use the 
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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM-INS No. 1712               09/10/96                    61 FR 47690
Final Rule-INS No. 1712         10/00/98
Final Rule-INS No. 1764         10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1712 Contact, Jody Marten
INS No. 1764 Contact, Susan Arroyo

Agency Contact: Jody Martin, Staff Officer, Office of Naturalizations 
Operations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 801 I Street NW., Room 900, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-4770

RIN: 1115-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________

2025. 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                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

2026. 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 No. 1738 10/07/96                    61 FR 52235
Correction (Final Rule)         10/29/96                    61 FR 55840
Final Rule-INS No. 1738         01/00/99
NPRM-INS No. 1737               00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS Nos. 1737 and 1738.
INS No. 1737 Proposed Rule was returned to INS unpublished due to

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unresolved issues. The status or anticipated publication date will not 
be determined until the 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
_______________________________________________________________________

2027. 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 Notice (INS No. 1832-97) 
Designation of Liberia          04/07/97                    62 FR 16608
TPS Notice (INS No. 1853-97) 
Designation of Rwanda Eff. 06/
07/97                           06/19/97                    62 FR 33442
TPS Notice (INS No. 1862-97) 
Designation of Bosnia-
Hercegovina                     08/01/97                    62 FR 41420
TPS Notice (INS No. 1863-97) 
Designation of Somalia          08/01/97                    62 FR 41421
TPS Notice (INS No. 1878-97) TPS 
Designation of Montserrat       08/28/97                    62 FR 45685
TPS Notice (INS No. 1775-96) TPS 
Designation of Burundi          11/04/97                    62 FR 59735
TPS Notice (INS No. 1780-97) TPS 
Designation of Sudan            11/04/97                    62 FR 59737
TPS Notice (INS No. 1877-97) TPS 
Designation of Sierra           11/04/97                    62 FR 59736
TPS Notice (INS No. 1910-98) 
Termination of Designation of 
Liberia                         03/31/98                    63 FR 15437
TPS Notice (INS No. 1929-98) TPS 
Designation of Kosovo           06/09/98                    63 FR 31527
TPS Notice (INS No. 1945-98) 
Extension of Designation of 
Somalia                         09/28/98                    63 FR 51602
TPS Notice (INS No. 1953-98) 
Redesignation of Liberia        09/29/98                    63 FR 51958
TPS Final Rule (INS No. 1608) 
Exceptions to Registration      11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The Attorney General may designate other 
countries for TPS.
INS Nos. 1608, 1612, 1832-97, 1853-97 and 1877-97
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: George Raferty, Staff Officer, Office of Adjudications, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE26
_______________________________________________________________________

2028. 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 engaged 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 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.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

2029. 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              10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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-AE33
_______________________________________________________________________

2030. 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) became 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. On March 6, 1997, INS and EOIR published an interim 
rule revising the asylum process; providing a mechanism for the 
determination and review of certain applicants who demonstrate a 
credible fear of persecution if returned to their own country; defining 
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; addressing conduct of removal proceedings; and revising many 
other sections of the regulations to conform with the new laws. INS is 
currently reviewing comments received on the interim rule prior to 
issuing a final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS No. 1788-96) Comment 
Period End 2/3/97               01/03/97                      62 FR 444
Interim Final Rule (INS No. 
1788-96) Comment Period End 7/
15/97                           03/06/97                    62 FR 10312
Interim Final Rule Correction 
(Effective 04/01/97)            04/01/97                    62 FR 15362
Interim Final Rule (INS No. 
1788-96) Correction             04/09/97                    62 FR 17048
Final Rule (INS No. 1920-98) 
Correction                      07/22/98                    63 FR 39217
Final Action (INS No. 1788-96)  04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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.
INS Rule No. 1920-98 makes a technical correction to the services 
regulations that govern the documentary requirements for immigrants and 
corresponding waivers.

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
_______________________________________________________________________

2031. AGREEMENT PROMISING NON-DEPORTATION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION BENEFITS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510; 28 USC 515; 28 USC 
516; 28 USC 517; 28 USC 518; 28 USC 519

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 0.197

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule requires INS consent for agreements not to deport 
or agreements promising immigration benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/13/96                    61 FR 48405
Comment Period End              11/12/96
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1791-96

Agency Contact: Cristina Hamilton, Chief Enforcement Division, Office 
of General Counsel, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 6100, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 514-2895
Fax: 202 514-0455

RIN: 1115-AE50
_______________________________________________________________________

2032. 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; 3 CFR 1982 comp.; 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              09/06/96                    61 FR 47039
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/05/96
Final Rule                      05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

2033. 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                            06/04/98                    63 FR 30419
Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1769-96

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

RIN: 1115-AE52
_______________________________________________________________________

2034. 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

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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/11/97                    62 FR 47749
Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1796-96

Agency Contact: Jennifer Sava, Assistant Chief Inspector, Office of 
Inspections, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 4064, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-1942

RIN: 1115-AE53

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2035. 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, November 1998.

Abstract: This rule will amend the INS regulations by establishing that 
an individual (the sponsor) who files an affidavit of support under 
section 213A of the INA 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 
INA, 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 INA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule - INS No. 
1807-96; Comment Period End 02/
7/98                            10/20/97                    62 FR 52346
Final Rule                      02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Miriam Hetfield, 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
  
Lisa Roney, Policy Analyst, Office of Policy and Planning, Department 
of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., 
Room 6052, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-0249

RIN: 1115-AE58
_______________________________________________________________________

2036. 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; 8 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 United States and the 
Government of Palau.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/04/98                    63 FR 30415
NPRM Comment Period End         08/03/98
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RE: INS No. 1811-96

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

RIN: 1115-AE61
_______________________________________________________________________

2037. LIMITING LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN TECHNICAL AND PROCEDURAL VIOLATIONS 
OF PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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). 
This rule will implement section 411 of IIRIRA which allows employers 
that have made a good faith attempt to comply with a particular 
employment verification requirement to correct technical or procedural 
failures to meet the requirement before such failures are deemed to be 
violations of the Act. This rule will explain the good faith rule, 
define the term technical or procedural failure to meet such 
requirement, and explain how an employer can correct technical or 
procedural failures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/07/98                    63 FR 16909
NPRM Comment Period End         06/08/98
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 1115-AE70
_______________________________________________________________________

2038. 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 Final Rule (INS No. 
1823-96)                        12/00/98
Final Rule (INS No. 1823-96)    06/00/99

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: Joanna London, Attorney, Office of the General Counsel, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 6100, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________

2039. 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. Section 
343 provides that certain foreign health care workers are inadmissible 
unless they present a certificate from CGFNS (or another equivalent 
certifying agency as determined by the Attorney General) to 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 publishing a proposed rule to implement 
these requirements, including a designation of covered health care 
occupations, the procedures and requirements for certifying 
organizations, the content of the certificates, and the process for 
presentation of the certificates. In addition, the Service plans to 
issue a temporary interim rule to address shortages in key health care 
occupations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/14/98                    63 FR 55007
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/14/98
NPRM                            09/00/99
Final Rule                      00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 1115-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________

2040. 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 Final Rule (INS No. 
1825-97)                        05/23/97                    62 FR 28314
Final Rule (INS No. 1825-97)    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1115-AE74
_______________________________________________________________________

2041. 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 Final Rule With Request 
for Comments by 06/17/97        04/18/97                    62 FR 19024
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

2042. AMENDMENT OF THE REGULATORY DEFINITION OF ARRIVING ALIEN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the INS regulations by changing the 
regulatory definition of an arriving alien. Under section 
235(b)(1)(A)(i) of the INA, which was effective on April 1, 1997, 
certain arriving aliens are subject to expedited removal procedures. 
The existing regulatory definition of arriving aliens includes 
parolees. As a matter of policy, the Department has decided that it is 
appropriate to exempt from

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the new expedited removal procedures aliens who were paroled into the 
United States before April, 1997. This rule clarifies that aliens who 
were paroled before April 1, 1997 will not be subjected to expedited 
removal. The rule also makes several changes in the wording of 1.1(q) 
to use language that is clearer and more consistent with the wording of 
the new statute.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/20/98                    63 FR 19382
Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Re: INS No. 1868-97

Agency Contact: Linda Loveless, Assistant Chief Inspector, Office of 
Inspections, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I NW., Room 4064, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7489

RIN: 1115-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________

2043. NEW RULES REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR ASYLUM AND WITHHOLDING OF 
REMOVAL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1158; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 
1252 note; 8 USC 1252b; 8 USC 1253; 8 USC 1282; 8 USC 1283; 31 USC 
9701; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 208

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, November 1998. Final, Statutory, 
December 1998.

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and 
Naturalization Services regulations that govern asylum and withholding 
of removal. This rule clarifies that, in cases where the applicant has 
established past persecution, the Attorney General may deny asylum in 
the exercise of discretion, if it is established by a preponderance of 
the evidence that the applicant does not face a reasonable possibility 
of future persecution in the applicant's country of nationality or, if 
stateless, the applicant's country of last habitual residence.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS No. 1865-97)          06/11/98                    63 FR 31945
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
09/11/98                        08/04/98                    63 FR 41478
Final Rule (INS No. 1865-97)    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1865-97

Agency Contact: Christine Davidson, Senior Policy Analyst, Asylum 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Attn: Ullico Bldg. 3rd Floor, Washington DC 
20536
Phone: 202 305-2663

RIN: 1115-AE93
_______________________________________________________________________

2044. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, CONTINUED VALIDITY OF NONIMMIGRANT STATUS 
AND UNEXPIRED EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR APPLICANTS MAINTAINING 
NONIMMIGRANT H OR L STATUS

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 1184; 8 USC 
1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 1282; 8 
CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Over the last several years, the Service has issued numerous 
policy statements regarding its position on employment authorization, 
advance parole, and extension of nonimmigrant status for certain 
skilled nonimmigrant workers who have filed for adjustment to permanent 
resident status. This rulemaking intends to: (1) codify existing 
Service policy statements by incorporating them into the Service's 
regulations, and (2) eliminate the requirement for service permission 
for overseas travel for adjustment applicants who are maintaining H-1 
or L nonimmigrant status.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1881-97

Agency Contact: Irene Hoffman, Policy Analyst, Office of Adjudications 
and Nationality, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street, NW Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014
Fax: 202 514-0198

RIN: 1115-AE96
_______________________________________________________________________

2045. VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1642

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 104

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, November 3, 1997. Final, Statutory, 
February 22, 1998.
Statutory deadline to promulgate regulations for state and local public 
benefits was previously 11/03/98. Deadlines for regulations for Federal 
public benefits is 02/22/98.

Abstract: This regulatory action requires all entities (other than 
nonprofit charitable organizations) providing Federal public benefits 
(with certain exceptions) to verify by examining documents and using an 
INS automated verification system that applicants are eligible for the 
benefits under Federal benefit reform legislation. This rule also sets 
forth provisions by which State or local governments can verify whether 
aliens applying for State or local public benefits are eligible for 
such benefits under Federal laws.
The Interim Verification Guidelines published as a notice on 11/17/97 
at 62 FR 61344. The guidelines set forth procedures that benefit 
providers can use to verify citizenship, qualified alien status, and 
eligibility under title IV of the PRWORA prior to issuance of the final 
regulations.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Rule (INS No. 1902-98) 08/04/98                    63 FR 41662
Final Rule (INS No. 1902-98)    07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: INS  1902-98 should be referenced for any 
inquiries concerning this rulemaking action.

Agency Contact: John Nahan, Director, SAVE Branch, Files and Forms 
Management Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Ullico-4th Floor, Washington, 
DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2317
Fax: 202 514-9981

RIN: 1115-AE99
_______________________________________________________________________

2046. CHANGING THE NAME OF THE ALIEN REGISTRATION RECEIPT CARD TO THE 
PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1252 Note; 
8 USC 1252b; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1356; 8 USC 1151; 5 USC 310; 5 USC 510; 
5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 100; 8 CFR 101; 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 209; 8 
CFR 210; 8 CFR 211; 8 CFR 216; 8 CFR 247; 8 CFR 264; 8 CFR 274a; 8 CFR 
299; 8 CFR 316; 8 CFR 338; 8 CFR 341; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Service's regulations by changing the 
name of the Form I-551 from ``Alien Registration Receipt Card'' to 
``Permanent Resident Card.'' To facilitate the name change, this final 
rule allows INS to continue using the two valid versions of the I-551 
(titled ``Alien Registration Receipt Card'') while using and referring 
to the new generation of the I-551, the ``Permanent Resident Card.'' 
This is a change in name only and will not alter any adjustment policy 
or procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1896-97

Agency Contact: Michael Valverde, Program Analyst, Adjudications 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC20536
Phone: 202 514-2763
Fax: 202 514-8661
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF01
_______________________________________________________________________

2047. DELEGATION OF GENERAL AUTHORITY BY THE COMMISSIONER TO CERTAIN 
IMMIGRATION OFFICERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 287

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations, by eliminating the requirement that the Deputy Attorney 
General approves determinations by the Commissioner that individual 
and/or classes of Immigration Officers are authorized to exercise 
certain enforcement powers pertaining to general arrest authority. This 
is an administrative change only, and is consistent with the delegated 
authority of the Commissioner relative to the administration of the 
Service, as conferred by the Attorney General. The change is intended 
to eliminate an unnecessary layer of decision-making in matters in 
which the Commissioner is authorized to make such determinations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule (INS No. 1892-97)    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1892-97

Agency Contact: Robert A. Aserkoff, Special Agent, Intelligence 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 5003, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2960

RIN: 1115-AF02
_______________________________________________________________________

2048. FINGERPRINTING APPLICANTS AND PETITIONERS FOR IMMIGRATION 
BENEFITS; ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR FINGERPRINTING BY THE SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 299; 8 CFR 316; 8 CFR 335

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations relating to fingerprinting applicants and petitioners for 
benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act by: canceling the 
Designated Fingerprinting Service program; requiring applicants and 
petitioners for benefits to be fingerprinted at either a Service 
Office, a State or local law enforcement agency, or at a United States 
consular or military office; establishing a fee for fingerprinting by 
the Service; and requiring confirmation from the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation (FBI) that a full criminal background check has been 
completed before adjudication of a naturalization application is 
completed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/17/98                    63 FR 12979
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date                            03/29/98
Final Rule (INS No. 1891-97) 
Correction                      04/09/98                    63 FR 17489
Final Action                    02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: INS No. 1891-97

Agency Contact: Ann Palmer, Adjudications Officer, Office of 
Naturalization, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service,

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425 I Street NW., Room 935, Washington, DC, 20536
Phone: 202 307-0891

RIN: 1115-AF03
_______________________________________________________________________

2049. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS; CERTAIN NATIONALS OF NICARAGUA AND CUBA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1255; 8 CFR 
2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 240; 8 CFR 247a; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central 
American Relief Act (NACARA) by establishing procedures for certain 
nationals of Nicaragua and Cuba who have been temporarily residing in 
the United States to become lawful permanent residents of this country. 
It allows them to obtain lawful permanent resident status without 
applying for an immigrant visa at a United States consulate abroad and 
waives many of the usual requirements for this benefit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/21/98                    63 FR 27823
Correction (INS No. 1893-97)    06/29/98                    63 FR 35309
Correction (INS No. 1893-97)    07/21/98                    63 FR 39121
Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No.1893-97

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

RIN: 1115-AF04
_______________________________________________________________________

2050. PROCESSING, DETENTION, AND RELEASE OF JUVENILES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1224; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 
1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1362

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 236.3

Legal Deadline: None
The court-approved settlement agreement in Flores v. Reno (C.D. C al.) 
required INS to publish regulations last July. However, the changes 
brought by AEDPA and IIRIRA delayed issuance of regs.

Abstract: The rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations by establishing the procedures for processing alien 
juveniles from custody and the detention of unreleased juveniles in 
state-licensed programs and detention facilities. This rule also 
governs the transportation and transfer of juveniles in Service 
custody.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS No. 1906-98)          07/24/98                    63 FR 39759
NPRM Comment Period End         09/22/98
Final Rule                      05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1906-98.

Agency Contact: John J. Pogash, Juvenile Coordinator (Headquarters), 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3008, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-1970

RIN: 1115-AF05
_______________________________________________________________________

2051. CHANGE IN BUSINESS PRACTICES: COLLECTION OF INTEREST, PENALTIES, 
AND HANDLING CHARGES FOR DELINQUENT PAYMENT OF EMPLOYER SANCTION FINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  4 CFR 101.2b; 4 CFR 101.2; 4 CFR 102.13

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 274A

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the INS regulations by providing for the 
appropriate debt collection charges. In accordance with the 
requirements of the Debt Collection Act of 1982, its successor Debt 
Collection Improvement Act of 1996, and the Federal Claims Collection 
Standards, INS will charge applicable interest, penalties, and handling 
charges for delinquent payment of employer sanction fines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1875-97 Joe Alvarey, INS General 
Counsel on 616-7974.

Agency Contact: Eugene Schulman, Systems Accountant, Office of 
Financial Management, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-9177
Fax: 202 514-7860

RIN: 1115-AF09
_______________________________________________________________________

2052. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE--SPECIAL IMMIGRANT STATUS FOR CERTAIN 
ALIENS DECLARED DEPENDENT ON A JUVENILE COURT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-119

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Service's existing regulations by 
clarifying the special immigrant juvenile provisions. This rule limits 
the juvenile courts from considering dependency orders that would 
qualify juveniles for special immigrant status, without the expressed 
consent of the Attorney General. This rule also limits the jurisdiction 
of juvenile courts to consider the custody status for placement of an 
alien in the actual custody of the Attorney General, unless the 
Attorney General specifically consents to such jurisdiction.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/98
Final Action                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Suzy Nguyen, Staff Officer, Adjudications and 
Nationality, Department of Justice, Immigration and

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Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 514-5014
Fax: 202 514-0198

RIN: 1115-AF11
_______________________________________________________________________

2053. IMMIGRANT PETITIONS; RELIGIOUS WORKERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the Service's regulations by providing 
that all persons, other than ministers, immigrating to the United 
States as religious workers must immigrate or adjust status to 
permanent resident before October 1, 2000. This rule implements section 
101(a)(27)(c)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act), which 
provides that religious workers who have 2 years of membership and 
experience in a religious occupation or vocation may qualify as special 
immigrant religious workers. By statute, this immigrant category for 
religious workers expires on October 1, 2000. This rule codifies, in 
regulatory form, the October 1, 2000 statutory deadline.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule (INS No. 1436-94)    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1436-94

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

RIN: 1115-AF12
_______________________________________________________________________

2054. CHANGES IN THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE REGIONAL 
OFFICE ORGANIZATION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1104; 8 USC 1185; 8 USC 
1201; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 1229; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1252b; 8 
USC 1304; 8 USC 1321; 8 USC 1324; 8 USC 1356; 8 USC 1362

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 100; 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 215; 8 CFR 231; 8 CFR 245a; 
8 CFR 271; 8 CFR 274; 8 CFR 286; 8 CFR 292; 8 CFR 299; 8 CFR 332; 8 CFR 
335

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(Service)regulations by updating existing field office titles due to 
the reorganization that was approved by the Attorney General on January 
14, 1994. The reorganization abolished the position of ``Regional 
Commissioner'' and replaced it with that of ``Regional Director.'' The 
reorganization also established four Regional Administrative positions 
currently known as ``Administrative Center Directors.'' A restructuring 
plan of the Office of Administrative Centers is awaiting final 
approval. Under the restructuring plan, the titles of the four 
``Administrative Center Directors'' are changed to ``Associate Regional 
Directors, Management.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1908-98
ADDITIONAL LEGAL AUTHORITIES: 8 USC 1362; 8 USC 1430; 8 USC 1443; 8 USC 
1447; 8 USC 9701; 5 USC 552 and 552A; 8 USC 1182; and 8 CFR 2.

Agency Contact: Shiela Magruder, Liaison Officer, Office of 
Administration Centers, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 7006, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 514-3182
Fax: 202 514-8045

RIN: 1115-AF13
_______________________________________________________________________

2055.  SUSPENSION OF DEPORTATION AND SPECIAL RULE CANCELLATION 
OF REMOVAL FOR CERTAIN NATIONALS OF GUATEMALA, EL SALVADOR, AND FORMER 
SOVIET BLOC COUNTRIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 
1158; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1252b; 8 USC 1282; 8 USC 1304; 8 
USC 1356; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On November 19, 1997, President Clinton signed the Nicaraguan 
Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA), enacted as title 2 
of Pub. L. No. 105-100, 111 Stat. 2160, 2193 (1997) (as amended by 
Technical Corrections to the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American 
Relief Act, Pub. L. 105-139, Stat. 2644, (1997)). Section 203 of NACARA 
provides that certain Guatemalans, Salvadorans, and nationals of former 
soviet Bloc countries are eligible to apply for cancellation of removal 
under the standards for suspension of deportation that existed prior to 
enactment of the Illegal Immigration and Immigrant Responsibility Act 
of 1996 (IIRIRA).
To implement the new cancellation of removal provisions efficiently and 
expeditiously, the Attorney General has decided to integrate 
adjudication of cancellation of removal requests into the affirmative 
asylum process. Traditionally, only immigration judges have had 
authority to grant suspension of deportation and, after implementation 
of IIRIRA, cancellation or removal, to eligible aliens in the context 
of deportation or removal proceedings. The proposed rule authorizes 
asylum officers to grant cancellation of removal under section 203 of 
NACARA to certain qualified aliens who have asylum applications pending 
with the Service, and to their qualified dependents. The rule also sets 
forth the process for the new adjudication program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (INS No. 
1915-98)                        10/00/98
Final Rule                      02/00/99

[[Page 61954]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1915-98

Agency Contact: Joanna Ruppel, Asylum Officer, International Affairs, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., ULLICO 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2741

RIN: 1115-AF14
_______________________________________________________________________

2056.  AUTHORIZING SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION 
REQUIREMENTS ON THE BASIS OF SEVERE ECONOMIC HARDSHIP FOR F-1 STUDENTS 
AND EMERGENT CIRCUMSTANCES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 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 amends the regulations of the INS applying to on-
campus employment, off-campus employment authorization, and duration of 
status for nonimmigrant F-1 students. The rule permits the commissioner 
to suspend some or all of the requirements for on-campus or off-campus 
employment where emergent circumstances exist as provided through 
notice in the Federal Register. The rule also amends the regulations to 
provide that an F-1 student who carries less than a full course of 
study as a result of this special employment authorization will be 
deemed to be maintaining status for the duration of the authorization, 
as long as the student carries a minimum course load of 6 credit hours 
if the student is an undergraduate, or 3 credit hours if the student is 
in graduate school.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (INS No. 
1914-98)                        06/10/98                    63 FR 31872
Final Rule (INS No. 1914-98)    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1914-98 (Employment Authorization for 
Certain F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Whose Means of Financial Support 
Comes From Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, or the 
Philippines)

Agency Contact: Morrie R. Berez, Adjudications Officer, Office of 
Adjudications, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AF15
_______________________________________________________________________

2057.  CHANGE IN BUSINESS PRACTICES: COLLECTION OF INTEREST, 
PENALTIES, AND HANDLING CHARGES FOR DELINQUENT PAYMENT OF EMPLOYER 
SANCTIONS FINES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1324(b)

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 274

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations by subjecting employers who are delinquent in paying 
employer sanctions fines, to charges for interest, handling costs, and 
penalties associated with late payments of the fines. The Service has 
previously imposed fines against employers who violate section 274A of 
the Immigration and Nationality Act, but has yet to charge the employer 
for interest and handling costs, or to impose penalties for failure to 
promptly pay the fines. Accordingly, to ensure consistency and 
comprehensive implementation of the provisions contained in the Debt 
Collection Improvement Act (DCIA), the Service will begin to issue 
bills for the fines assessed against employers who violate section 274a 
of the Act, and impose charges for interest, handling costs, and 
penalties associated with late payments of the fines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: INS No. 1875-97

Agency Contact: Brenda Garland, Acting Chief, Debt Collection Section, 
Office of Financial Management, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7683

RIN: 1115-AF17
_______________________________________________________________________

2058.  JURISDICTIONAL CHANGE FOR THE LOS ANGELES AND SAN 
FRANCISCO ASYLUM OFFICERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations to expand the jurisdiction for all the Asylum Offices to 
include the State of Hawaii and the Territory of Guam. Asylums claims 
filed by people residing in the State of Hawaii and the Territory of 
Guam will no longer be handled by the San Francisco Asylum Office.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule (INS No. 1949-98)    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1949-98

Agency Contact: Marta Rothwarf, Asylum Officer, Office of International 
Affairs, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 
425 ``I'' Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2792

RIN: 1115-AF18
_______________________________________________________________________

2059.  ELIMINATION OF IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE 
ISSUED MEXICAN AND CANADIAN BORDER CROSSING CARDS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 
1182; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 
1252; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 1252b; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1356

[[Page 61955]]

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 235; 8 CFR 247; 8 
CFR 264; 8 CFR 286; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(Service) regulations to eliminate the use of Form I-175, Application 
for Nonresident Alien Canadian Border Crossing Card, and Form I-190, 
Application for Nonresident Alien Mexican Border Crossing Card. It also 
terminates the production of Form I-185, Nonresident Alien Canadian 
Border Crossing Card, and Form I-586, Nonresident Alien Mexican Border 
Crossing Card. In addition, this rule prohibits the use of Form I-186 
(previous version of Mexican Border Crossing Card), Form I-185 and Form 
I-586 Border Crossing Cards (BCCs) after September 30, 1999, or 
whatever other date may be enacted for required use of a card 
containing a machine readable biometric identifier for entry (such as 
the fingerprint or handprint of the alien). Under the provisions of 
this rulemaking, an alien seeking entry into the United States by 
presentation of a BBC and must complete a biometric verification upon 
each entry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (INS No. 
1931-98)                        12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: INS No. 1932-98

Agency Contact: Paul M. Morris, Assistant Chief Inspector, Office of 
Inspections, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service
Phone: 202 305-2970

RIN: 1115-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________

2060.  FILING OF PROPOSALS FOR DESIGNATION AS A REGIONAL CENTER 
APPROVED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PILOT PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation changes the location for the filing, and 
adjudication of, proposals to participate in the Immigrant Investor 
Pilot Program from Headquarters, Adjudication to the Texas and 
California Service Centers. This change is necessary to ensure the 
uniform and effective adjudication of these complex proposals related 
to economic development, export trade, and job creation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1944-98

Agency Contact: Katherine A. Lorr, Staff Officer, Office of 
Adjudications, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service
Phone: 202 616-7446

RIN: 1115-AF27
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                     Long-Term Actions
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)
_______________________________________________________________________

2061. 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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/07/94                     59 FR 5533
NPRM Comment Period End         03/09/94
Final Action INS No 1328-98     06/12/98                    63 FR 32113


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Katharine A. Lorr
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AB52
_______________________________________________________________________

2062. 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.

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

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 Effective 
01/31/96 Comments due 04/24/96  01/25/96                     61 FR 2266
Notice-INS No. 1734             10/30/96                    61 FR 56060
Correction-INS No. 1887-97      04/06/98                    63 FR 16909
Interim Rule-INS No. 1829-96    06/03/98                    63 FR 30105


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael Aytes
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD73
_______________________________________________________________________

2063. CLARIFICATION OF AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR FINGERPRINTING 
NATURALIZATION APPLICANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 316

[[Page 61956]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ann Palmer
Phone: 202 307-0891

RIN: 1115-AE86
_______________________________________________________________________

2064.  NONIMMIGRANT VISA EXEMPTION FOR NATIONALS OF THE BRITISH 
VIRGIN ISLANDS ENTERING THE UNITED STATES THROUGH ST. THOMAS, UNITED 
STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service's 
regulations to allow nonimmigrant visitors for business or pleasure who 
are nationals of the British Virgin Islands to apply for admission to 
the United States without a visa at the ports-of-entry of St. Thomas, 
United States Virgin Islands. Since visas are on longer issued from the 
British Virgin Islands, by the Department of State all persons needing 
a nonimmigrant visa have to either travel or mail their applications to 
Barbados, the nearest visa issuing location. The Service's action will 
facilitate travel to the United States for nationals of the British 
Virgin Islands while still ensuring that the proper application 
provisions of the INA Act are met.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS No. 1956-98)          12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1956-98

Agency Contact: William Plunges, Senior Immigration Inspector, Office 
of Inspections, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 4064, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7992

RIN: 1115-AF28
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                     Completed Actions
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)
_______________________________________________________________________

2065. FIELD OFFICERS; POWERS AND DUTIES; SUBPOENA

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 287

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by HQPDI              09/14/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1115-AB63
_______________________________________________________________________

2066. NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES; DIPLOMAT AND GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES; 
TRANSITS; REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION, EXTENSION AND MAINTENANCE OF 
STATUS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by program office. 
Covered under 274a Regulation   07/20/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Katharine A. Lorr
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________

2067. 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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Overtaken by Events 
per Program Office              09/04/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Cristina Hamilton
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AD71
_______________________________________________________________________

2068. 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.

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 273

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/30/98                    63 FR 23643
Final Action Effective          06/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AD97

[[Page 61957]]

_______________________________________________________________________

2069. 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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by Program Office     07/20/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AE09
_______________________________________________________________________

2070. ``MASTER EXHIBITS'' CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 208

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by Program Office     07/22/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John D. Evans
Phone: 202 305-2673
Fax: 202 305-2796
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AE14
_______________________________________________________________________

2071. EFFECT OF PAROLE OF CUBAN AND HAITIAN NATIONALS ON RESETTLEMENT 
ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 212

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/11/98                    63 FR 31895

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Janice Podolny
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AE29
_______________________________________________________________________

2072. ELIGIBILITY OF PERSONS FOR REFUGEE STATUS AND WITHHOLDING OF 
DEPORTATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 212

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by HQPDI              09/14/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dorthea Lay
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AE30
_______________________________________________________________________

2073. CONTRACTS WITH TRANSPORTATION LINES; LIMITING TRANSFERS OF TRANSIT 
WITHOUT VISA ALIENS IN THE UNITED STATES TO ONE ELECTRONIC TICKETING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 238

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by Program Office     07/20/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Hutnick
Phone: 202 514-2694

RIN: 1115-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________

2074. EXAMINATIONS FEE ACCOUNT SCHEDULE

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103.7

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/14/98                      63 FR 157
Final Action Effective          10/13/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael Natchuras
Phone: 202 616-2754

RIN: 1115-AE42
_______________________________________________________________________

2075. CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY INFLATION ADJUSTMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 274a; 8 CFR 280

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Being Replaced by 
RIN 1105-AA48 Under DOJ per R. 
Hinchman                        08/26/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Allen H. Sinsheinier
Phone: 202 616-7715
Fax: 202 514-7860

RIN: 1115-AE79
_______________________________________________________________________

2076. PROCEDURES FOR THE DETENTION AND RELEASE OF CRIMINAL ALIENS BY THE 
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE AND FOR CUSTODY REDETERMINATIONS 
BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 236; 8 CFR 3

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/19/98                    63 FR 27441
Final Action Effective          06/18/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brad Glassman
Phone: 202 305-0846

RIN: 1115-AE88
_______________________________________________________________________

2077. APPLICATION FOR REPLACEMENT ALIEN REGISTRATION CARD: PROCESSING 
UNDER DIRECT MAIL PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 211; 8 CFR 264; 8 CFR 299

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by Program Office     07/23/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 61958]]

Agency Contact: Gerald Casale
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE95
_______________________________________________________________________

2078.  TECHNICAL CHANGE FOR SUBMISSION OF IMMIGRATION USER FEE 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 286

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 286.2; 8 CFR 286.5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(INS) regulations by making technical changes to the addressee where 
periodic summary statements of user fees collected are to be sent and 
revising the name of the payee to whose attention remittances shall be 
forwarded. These technical changes are administrative in nature and are 
necessary to conform to the current organizational and supervisory 
structure of the Service's Office of Finance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/25/98                    63 FR 51271
Final Action Effective          10/26/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1923-98

Agency Contact: Michael L. Ditkoff, Budget Analyst, Fee Policy & Rate 
Setting Branch, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-8620

RIN: 1115-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________

2079.  ELIMINATION OF IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE 
ISSUED MEXICAN AND CANADIAN BORDER CROSSING CARDS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 
1103; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1356; 31 
USC 9701

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103.7; 8 CFR 212.1; 8 CFR 212.2; 8 CFR 212.4; 8 
CFR 212.6; 8 CFR 214.2; 8 CFR 235.1; 8 CFR 247.14; 8 CFR 264.1; 8 CFR 
264.4; 8 CFR 286.9; 8 CFR 299.1; 8 CFR 299.5

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 1, 1999.

Abstract: This rule codifies section 104 of the Illegal Immigration 
Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1994 to eliminate Mexican 
and Canadian border crossing identification documents.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by HQPDI.             09/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul M. Morris, Assistant Chief Inspector, Department 
of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2970
Fax: 202 514-8345

RIN: 1115-AF24
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Prerule Stage
Legal Activities (LA)
_______________________________________________________________________

2080. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTIONS 104 AND 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

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, October 25, 1998.
CALEA requires telecommunications carriers to be in compliance with 
section 103 by 10/25/98. These regulations assist carriers to meet 
their obligations under CALEA.

Abstract: As required by section 109 of the Communications Assistance 
for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA), the FBI promulgated Cost Recovery 
Regulations allowing telecommunications carriers to recover certain 
costs associated with implementing CALEA. The final rule was published 
on March 20, 1997 (62 FR 13307) and became effective on April 21, 1997. 
In response to public comment received during this rulemaking, the FBI 
published an ANPRM on November 19, 1996 (61 FR 58799), which solicited 
input on the definition of the term ``significant upgrade or major 
modification'' as used by CALEA. The ``significant upgrade or major 
modification'' NPRM was published on April 28, 1998 (63 FR 23231) and 
the FBI is currently reviewing the comments received. The FBI 
anticipates publishing the final rule defining ``significant upgrade or 
major modification'' in the first quarter of calendar year 1999.
Additionally, CALEA section 104 requires the Attorney General to 
publish a Notice of Actual and Maximum Capacity in order to provide 
telecommunications carriers with the information they will need to meet 
law enforcement's future simultaneous electronic surveillance 
requirements. For local exchange, cellular, and broadband PCS, the FBI 
published an Initial Notice of Capacity on October 16, 1995 (60 FR 
53643) and a Second Notice of Capacity on January 14, 1997 (62 FR 
1902). The FBI published the Final Notice of Capacity for local 
exchange, cellular, and broadband PCS on March 12, 1998 (63 FR 12218).
Currently, the FBI is developing a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) concerning 
capacity methodologies for telecommunications services other than local 
exchange, cellular, and broadband PCS. The FBI anticipates publishing 
this NOI in the fourth quarter of calendar year 1998. Information 
gathered in response to this NOI will be used in the development and 
promulgation of future Notices of Capacity for those services.

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Timetable:

``Significant upgrade or major modification''  ANPRM Soliciting Input 
on Term 11/19/96 (61 FR 58799)  NPRM Proposing Definition 04/28/98 (63 
FR 23231)  Final Rule Defining Term 03/00/99

Cost Recovery Rule (Telecom. Carriers)  NPRM 05/10/96 (61 FR 
21396)  NPRM Comment Period End 07/09/96  Final Rule 03/20/97 (62 FR 
13307)  Final Rule Effective 04/21/97

Notice of Actual and Max. Cap.-local exch, cellular, broadb 
PCS  Initial Notice 10/16/95 (60 FR 53643)  Second Notice 01/14/97 (62 
FR 1902)  Final Notice 03/12/98 (63 FR 12217)

Notice of Actual and Max. Cap.-paging, non-bb PCS, MSS, SMR, 
etc.  Notice of Inquiry (Cap Methodology) 12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Walter V. Meslar, Unit 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
  
Rozanne R. Worrell, SSA, CALEA Implementation Section, Department of 
Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 14800 Conference Center 
Drive, Suite 300, Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: 703 814-4804
Fax: 703 814-4720

RIN: 1105-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Legal Activities (LA)
_______________________________________________________________________

2081. 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 89

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                            02/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven P. Polifko, Planning Unit Chief, Department of 
Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, CJIS Division, Module C-3, 
1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, WV 26306
Phone: 304 625-2710
Fax: 304 625-3875

RIN: 1105-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________

2082. FOREIGN AGENTS REGISTRATION ACT; REGULATIONS REVISED AND CLARIFIED 
TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE LAW

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(a); 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) and the Lobbying Disclosure Technical Amendments Act of 1998 
(LOTAA), the Foreign Agents Registration Unit of the Criminal Division 
is issuing new regulations 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 and the LOTAA. The regulations also make other modifications to 
the existing regulations to facilitate the administration of FARA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: CFR CITATIONS CONT: 28 CFR 5.307; 28 CFR 
5.400(a) to (c); 28 CFR 5.401; 28 CFR 5.402(a) to (g); 28 CFR 
5.500(a)(4); 28 CFR 5.600; 28 CFR 5.601(a); 28 CFR 5.601(b).

Agency Contact: Marshall R. Williams, 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

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2083. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PAM LYCHNER SEXUAL OFFENDER TRACKING AND 
IDENTIFICATION ACT

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  PL 104-236, sec 9

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, October 3, 1999.
The Act does not distinguish between NPRM and Final regulations.

Abstract: The FBI is issuing regulations to carry out the Pam Lychner 
Sexual Offender Tracking and Identification Act of 1996. These 
regulations include guidelines as to the operation and use of the 
interim national sex offender registry established by the FBI, and the 
notice to be provided to the FBI in the event a registered sex offender 
moves interstate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Eric Alpert, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 
Department of Justice, 935 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20535
Phone: 202 324-2726

RIN: 1105-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________

2084.  REVISION OF 28 CFR PART 15 PERTAINING TO THE DEFENSE OF 
CERTAIN SUITS AGAINST FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO CONFORM TO THE FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEES LIABILITY REFORM AND TORT COMPENSATION ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  28 USC 2679(b)

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises 28 CFR part 15, pertaining to the defense 
of certain suits against Federal employees, to conform the regulations 
to changes made by the Federal Employee Liability Reform and Tort 
Compensation Act, PL 100-694. Under prior law, the defense of suits 
against Federal employees for torts committed in the scope of their 
employment was limited to claims involving the operation of motor 
vehicles. PL 100-694 expanded the coverage of the immunity provisions 
to include all common law torts committed by Federal employees in the 
scope of their employment. This rule conforms the Department's 
regulations to the expanded coverage of the statute.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: James G. Touhey, Jr., Trial Attorney, Torts Branch, 
Department of Justice, P.O. Box 888, Benjamin Franklin Station, 
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202 616-4292
Fax: 202 616-5200

RIN: 1105-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________

2085.  FBI CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS: ACCESS BY 
CONTRACTORS AND INTERNATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  28 USC 534

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 0.85; 28 CFR 16 (Revision); 28 CFR 20 (Revision); 
28 CFR 50.12

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule updates existing regulations in 28 CFR part 16 
``Production or Disclosure of Material or Information'' and in part 20 
``Criminal Justice Information Systems'' which contain old terms and 
addresses. Additionally, the increasing prevalence of outsourcing by 
criminal justice agencies of technical and administrative functions 
warrants establishing express authority for contractor access to 
criminal history record information (CHRI) where the contractor is 
acting on behalf of an authorized agency and appropriate security and 
privacy protections exist. Also, the need for increased international 
cooperation in responding to law enforcement issues with multinational 
interest and extra territorial interest warrants providing express 
authority for acquisition, retention, and exchange of CHRI with foreign 
and international law enforcement agencies when in the best interest of 
the United States. Further, administrative charges of the Immigration 
and Naturalization Service (INS) are quite analogous to CHRI and the 
ready availability of this information is of sufficient interest to law 
enforcement authorities to expressly confirm authority for the 
acquisition, retention, and exchange of the information along with 
CHRI.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: W. A. Miller, Assistant General Counsel, FBI, 
Department of Justice, J. Edgar Hoover Bldg. Room 7338, 935 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20535-0001
Phone: 202 324-4523
Fax: 202 324-1039

RIN: 1105-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________

2086.  UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE FEE FOR SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  28 USC 1921(b)

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 0.144 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the United States Marshals Service fees 
pursuant to 28 USC 1921(b). This statute requires the Attorney General 
to establish fees to be taxed and collected for certain services 
rendered by the United States Marshals Service in connection with 
Federal court proceedings. These services include, but are not limited 
to, the serving of writs, subpoenas, or summonses, the preparing of 
notices or bills of sale, the keeping of attached property, and certain 
necessary travel. To the extent practicable, these fees shall reflect 
the actual and reasonable costs of the services provided. The Attorney 
General initially established the fee schedule in 1991, based on the 
actual costs, salaries, overhead, etc. of the services rendered and the 
hours

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expended. Due to an increase in the salaries and benefits of United 
States Marshals Service personnel over time, the current fee schedule 
is inadequate and no longer reflects actual and reasonable costs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joe Lazar, Associate General Counsel, United States 
Marshals Service, Department of Justice, 600 Army Navy Drive, CS-3, 
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 202 307-9054
Fax: 202 307-9456

RIN: 1105-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                      Final Rule Stage
Legal Activities (LA)
_______________________________________________________________________

2087. 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.

Legal Authority:  31 USC 3711(e)(2)

CFR Citation:  31 CFR 900 to 904

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Claims Collection Standards (FCCS) are issued 
jointly by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Attorney General. 
These regulations prescribe the standards for the administrative 
collection, compromise, termination of agency collection, and the 
referral to the Department of Justice for litigation, of civil claims 
by the Federal Government for money or property. The Department of 
Justice and the Department of the Treasury are issuing this rule to 
revise and update the FCCS in order to reflect changes in the 
substantive law and in government procedures that have taken place 
since the standards were last issued in March 1984.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/31/97                    62 FR 68476
NPRM Comment Period End         03/02/98
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Kathleen A. Haggerty, Director, Debt Collection 
Management, Department of Justice, Liberty Place Bldg., Second Floor 
South, 325 7th St. NW., Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-5343
Fax: 202 514-1965

RIN: 1105-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________

2088. 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 Rescissions 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                    11/00/98
Final Action Effective          12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Hinchman, Senior Counsel, 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
_______________________________________________________________________

2089. RADIATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ACT: EVIDENTIARY REQUIREMENTS; 
DEFINITIONS AND NUMBER OF TIMES CLAIMS MAY BE FILED

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 Department of Justice is amending its existing 
regulations implementing the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to: 
(1) allow claimants to submit affidavits or declarations in support of 
a claim under certain circumstances; (2) allow the use of pathology 
reports of tissue biopsies as additional means by which

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claimants can present evidence of a compensable non-malignant 
respiratory disease; (3) amend the definitions of ``smoker'' and ``non-
smoker''; (4) include in situ lung cancers under the definition of 
primary cancers of the lung; and (5) allow claimants who have filed 
claims prior to the implementation of these regulations and have been 
denied compensation to file another three times.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/23/97                    62 FR 28393
NPRM Comment Period End         07/22/97
Reopening of Comment Period 
(Comments Due by 09/29/97)      08/29/97                    62 FR 45774
Final Action                    02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gerard W. 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
_______________________________________________________________________

2090. 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: The Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually 
Violent Offender Registration Act (the Wetterling Act) is contained in 
the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, PL 103-322 
(codified at 42 USC 14071). The Wetterling Act encourages States to 
establish registration systems for persons who are: (1) convicted of a 
criminal offense against a victim who is a minor; or (2) convicted of a 
sexually violent offense. The Department of Justice published final 
guidelines implementing the Wetterling Act on April 4, 1996 at 61 FR 
15110.
Megan's Law, PL 104-145, amended subsection (d) of section 170101 of 
the Wetterling Act relating 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. On 
July 21, 1997 at 62 FR 39009 the Department published final guidelines 
implementing Megan's Law and also clarifying other provisions of the 
Wetterling Act based upon experience gained from working with States 
concerning their sex offender registration systems.
The Pam Lychner Sexual Offender Tracking and Identification Act, among 
other things, (1) requires the Attorney General to establish a national 
database at the FBI to track convicted sex offenders and (2) requires 
the FBI to handle registration directly for sex offenders residing in 
States that do not have ``minimally sufficient'' sex offender 
registration programs (as defined by the Act). The FBI will be issuing 
regulations to carry out its responsibilities under the Lychner Act. 
(See RIN 1105-AA56).
The Lychner Act also amends the Wetterling Act to prescribe more 
stringent registration requirements in some areas. States have until 
October 3, 1999, to comply with the provisions of the Lychner Act that 
amend the Wetterling Act. The Attorney General also may grant a 2-year 
extension for States that are making good faith efforts to come into 
compliance. Section 115 of the Commerce-Justice-State Appropriations 
Act (CJSA), PL 105-119, amended the Wetterling and Lychner Acts to 
afford greater flexibility to the States in establishing registration 
systems and to add some additional compliance requirements. States have 
the immediate benefit of the provisions that afford greater flexibility 
and have until November 2000 to comply with the additional 
requirements.
The Attorney General issued proposed guidelines to implement the 
Wetterling Act, Megan's Law, the Lychner Act, and the CJSA Amendments 
on June 19, 1998. When made final, these guidelines effectively will 
replace the guidelines published on April 4, 1996, and on July 21, 
1997.

Timetable:

Lychner Act  Proposed Guidelines 06/19/98 (63 FR 33696)  Final 
Guidelines 12/00/98

Megan's Law  Proposed Guidelines 04/04/97 (62 FR 16180)  Final 
Guidelines 07/21/97 (62 FR 39009)

Wetterling Act  Proposed Guidelines 04/12/95 (60 FR 18613)  Final 
Guidelines 04/04/96 (61 FR 15110)

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

2091. OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 16; 28 CFR 20; 28 CFR 25

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). On June 4, 1998, the FBI published an NPRM 
setting forth the policies and procedures regarding use of the system, 
including regulations pertaining to the security and privacy of 
information.
On August 8, 1998, the FBI published an NPRM proposing the user fee to 
be charged for use of the NICS. The FBI anticipates publishing one 
final rule in which it will respond to comments on both of the NICS 
proposed rules and will finalize both rules.

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Timetable:

NICS Privacy & Security Policies  NPRM 06/04/98 (63 FR 30430)  Comment 
Period End 09/02/98

NICS User Fee  NPRM 08/17/98 (63 FR 43893)  Comment Period End 09/16/98

Privacy & Security Policies and User Fee  Final Rule 10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Emmet A. Rathbun, Unit Chief, Research and Development 
Unit, Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal 
Justice Information Services Div., 1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, 
WV 26306-0147
Phone: 304 625-2000
Fax: 304 625-5388

RIN: 1105-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________

2092. POLICE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 13811(i)Police Recruitment, Violent Crime 
Control; Law Enforcement Act of 1994

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Police Recruitment Program Guidelines establish programs 
for training individuals to enter police department instructional 
programs. The Guidelines include requirements for individuals providing 
recruiting services, tutorials and other academic assistance programs, 
and retention services. The Guidelines also set forth the content and 
duration of recruitment, retention, and counseling programs and the 
means and devices used to publicize such programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/21/98                    63 FR 50145
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/21/98
Final Action                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: David Walchak, Interim Police Corps Project Director, 
Department of Justice, COPS Office, 1110 Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 633-1351
Fax: 202 633-1354

RIN: 1105-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________

2093. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION FOR FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 
EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 5 USC 315; 5 USC 2303; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 
510; 28 USC 515 to 519; Memorandum for the Attorney General From the 
President, April ; 14, 1997, 'Delegation of Responsibilities Concerning 
FBI ; Employees Under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978.

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule establishes procedure under which employees 
of the Federal Bureau of Investigation may make disclosures of 
information protected by the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 
95-454) and the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 (Pub. L. 101-12), 
codified at 5 USC 2303. It also establishes procedures under which the 
Department of Justice will investigate allegations by FBI employees of 
retaliation for making such disclosures and provide appropriate 
corrective action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stuart Frisch, General Counsel, Justice Management 
Division, Department of Justice, National Place Building, 1331 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-3452
Fax: 202 514-4317

RIN: 1105-AA60
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                     Long-Term Actions
Legal Activities (LA)
_______________________________________________________________________

2094. CRIMINAL FINES ENFORCEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 72

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Lynne Solien
Phone: 202 616-6444

RIN: 1105-AA16
_______________________________________________________________________

2095. VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG EMERGENCY AREAS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 92 (New)

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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
_______________________________________________________________________

2096. FALSE CLAIMS AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1986--CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMANDS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 28

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael F. Hertz
Phone: 202 514-7179

RIN: 1105-AA42

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_______________________________________________________________________

2097. FEDERAL CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATABASE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Dawn Herkenham
Phone: 202 324-1327
Fax: 202 324-1276
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1105-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                     Completed Actions
Legal Activities (LA)
_______________________________________________________________________

2098. PRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL OR 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.

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 16 subparts A and D

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/01/98                    63 FR 29591
Final Action Effective          07/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Janice Galli McLeod
Phone: 202 514-4453
Fax: 202 514-1009

RIN: 1105-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________

2099. PROCEDURES TO REVIEW REMOVALS AND SUSPENSIONS OF STANDING TRUSTEES 
AND PANEL TRUSTEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 58.6

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Per Program Office    10/14/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: P. Matthew Sutko
Phone: 202 307-1399
Fax: 202 307-2397

RIN: 1105-AA54
_______________________________________________________________________

2100. JUSTICE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS STREAMLINING

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:  48 CFR 28(Revision)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/02/98                    63 FR 16118
Final Action Effective          04/02/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Janis A. Sposato
Phone: 202 514-3101
Fax: 202 616-6695

RIN: 1105-AA55
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
_______________________________________________________________________

2101.  JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANTS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  PL 105-119

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 31; 28 CFR 31.500; 28 CFR 31.501

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This part proposes procedures under which an eligible State, 
or unit of local government that receives a subgrant from the State, is 
required to provide notice to the Attorney General regarding the 
proposed use of funds available under the Juvenile Accountability 
Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/14/98                    63 FR 55069
NPRM Comment Period End         11/13/98
Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rodney Albert, Deputy Director, State Relations and 
Assistance Division, Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, 
810 7th St. NW., Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 307-5924
Fax: 202 307-2819
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1121-AA46

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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                      Final Rule Stage
Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
_______________________________________________________________________

2102. 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 1998 Omnibus Consolidated 
Rescissions and Appropriations Act.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Dr. Stephen Amos, Deputy Director, Department of 
Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Correction Program Office, 810 7th 
St. NW., Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 307-2019

RIN: 1121-AA41
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2103.  BULLET PROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT ACT OF 1998

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

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3796ll

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 33

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, September 14, 1998.

Abstract: This part proposes the process by which BJA will provide 
funds to eligible States, units of local government, and Indian tribes 
to purchase armor vests for use by law enforcement officers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              09/23/98                    63 FR 50759
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/23/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/23/98
Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Lluana McCann, Program Manager, Department of Justice, 
Office of Justice Programs, 810 7th St. NW., Washington, DC 20053
Phone: 202 305-1772

RIN: 1121-AA48
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                     Completed Actions
Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
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2104. PRIVATE SECTOR/PRISON INDUSTRY ENHANCEMENT CERTIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn - Published as 
Guidelines, Not as a Regulation 07/07/98                    63 FR 36710

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Richard Sutton
Phone: 202 616-3214

RIN: 1121-AA36
[FR Doc. 98-26713 Filed 11-06-98; 8:45 am]
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