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



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Part XI



Department of Justice



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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                                            



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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

8 CFR Ch. I

21 CFR Ch. I

28 CFR Ch. I

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Department of Justice.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice is publishing its April 1999 
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).

    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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Hinchman, Senior Counsel, 
Office of Policy Development, Department of Justice, Room 4256, 950 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530, (202) 514-8059.

Dated: March 9, 1999.

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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1713         Postsecondary Education Programs.....................................................    1120-AA25
1714         Correspondence: Excludable Mail......................................................    1120-AA65
1715         Administrative Remedy Program: Excluded Matters......................................    1120-AA72
1716         Visiting Regulations: Prior Relationship.............................................    1120-AA77
1717         Inmate Discipline: Prohibited Acts...................................................    1120-AA78
1718         Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications...................................................    1120-AA81
1719         Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI) Standards and Procedures Which Facilitate FPI's    1120-AA84
            Ability To Accomplish Its Mission.....................................................
1720         Inmate Commissary Account Deposit Procedures.........................................    1120-AA86
1721         Drug Abuse Treatment Programs: Disincentives and Enhanced Incentives.................    1120-AA88
1722         Searches of Housing Units, Inmates, Inmate Work Areas, and Persons Other Than            1120-AA90
            Inmates: Electronic Devices...........................................................
1723         Occupational Educational Programs....................................................    1120-AA92
1724         Classification and Program Review....................................................    1120-AA93
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                                       Bureau of Prisons--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1725         Volunteer Community Service Projects.................................................    1120-AA03
1726         Intensive Confinement Centers........................................................    1120-AA11
1727         Incoming Publications/Inmate Legal Activities........................................    1120-AA15
1728         Infectious Diseases..................................................................    1120-AA23
1729         Literacy Program.....................................................................    1120-AA33
1730         Inmate Personal Property.............................................................    1120-AA46
1731         Telephone Regulations and Inmate Financial Responsibility............................    1120-AA49
1732         Federal Prison Industries (FPI) Work Program: Deportation Orders.....................    1120-AA57
1733         Incoming Publications: Nudity and Sexually Explicit Material or Information..........    1120-AA59
1734         Good Conduct Time....................................................................    1120-AA62
1735         Drug Abuse Treatment and Intensive Confinement Center Programs: Early Release            1120-AA66
            Consideration.........................................................................
1736         Visiting: Notification to Visitors...................................................    1120-AA67
1737         Correspondence: Return Address.......................................................    1120-AA69
1738         Acceptance of Donations..............................................................    1120-AA71
1739         Cost of Incarceration Fee............................................................    1120-AA75
1740         Smoking/No Smoking Areas.............................................................    1120-AA79
1741         Victim and/or Witness Notification: State Custody Transfers..........................    1120-AA80
1742         Administrative Safeguards for Psychiatric Treatment and Medication; Military             1120-AA83
            Prisoners and District of Columbia Code Violators.....................................
1743         Designation of Offenses Subject to Sex Offender Release Notification.................    1120-AA85

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1744         Civil Contempt of Court Commitments..................................................    1120-AA87
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                                      Bureau of Prisons--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1745         Telephone Regulations and Inmate Financial Responsibility............................    1120-AA39
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                                      Bureau of Prisons--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1746         Birth Control, Pregnancy, Child Placement, Abortion..................................    1120-AA31
1747         Classification and Program Review: Team Meetings.....................................    1120-AA64
1748         Inmate Work and Performance Pay: Work Evaluation.....................................    1120-AA74
1749         Inmate Recreation Programs and Manuscripts...........................................    1120-AA76
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                                   Civil Rights Division--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1750         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities--    1190-AA28
            Implementation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972........................
1751         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Public Accommodations and Commercial     1190-AA44
            Facilities............................................................................
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                                     Civil Rights Division--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1752         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services;     1190-AA26
            Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities; Accessibility Standards..............
1753         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services..    1190-AA36
1754         Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and               1190-AA38
            Facilities; Children's Facilities.....................................................
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                                    Civil Rights Division--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1755         Amendment to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities--           1190-AA31
            Implementation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964............................
1756         Amendment to Coordination of Enforcement of Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted      1190-AA32
            Programs--Implementation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964..................
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                                    Civil Rights Division--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1757         Implementation of the Provisions of the Voting Rights Act Regarding Language Minority    1190-AA39
            Groups................................................................................
1758         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Public Accommodations and Commercial     1190-AA45
            Facilities (Detectable Warnings)......................................................
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                              Drug Enforcement Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1759         Guidelines for Providing Controlled Substances to Ocean Vessels......................    1117-AA40
1760         Sale by Federal Departments or Agencies of Chemicals Usable to Manufacture a             1117-AA47
            Controlled Substance..................................................................
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                                Drug Enforcement Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1761         Definition and Registration of Disposers.............................................    1117-AA19
1762         Exemption of Chemical Mixtures.......................................................    1117-AA31
1763         Registration and Reregistration Application Fees.....................................    1117-AA34
1764         Establishment of Freight Forwarding Facilities.......................................    1117-AA36
1765         Listed Chemicals; Proposed Thresholds for Iodine and Hydrochloric Gas (Hydrogen          1117-AA43
            Chloride Gas).........................................................................
1766         Implementation of the Methamphetamine Control Act; Regulation of Pseudoephedrine,        1117-AA44
            Phenylpropanolamine, and Comb. Ephedrine Drug Products; Reports of Certain
            Transactions to Non-regul. Persons....................................................
1767         Temporary Exemption From Chemical Registration for Distributors of Pseudoephedrine       1117-AA46
            and Phenylpropanolamine and Products..................................................
1768         Anhydrous Hydrogen Chloride: Categories of Distribution Regarded as Nonregulated.....    1117-AA48
1769         Special Surveillance List of Chemical, Products, Materials and Equipment.............    1117-AA49
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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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1770         Authority of Immigration Judges To Issue Civil Money Penalties.......................    1125-AA18
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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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1771         Discipline of Attorneys and Representatives..........................................    1125-AA13
1772         Rules of Practice and Procedure for Administrative Hearings Before Administrative Law    1125-AA17
            Judges................................................................................
1773         Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence..............    1125-AA20
1774         Board of Immigration Appeals: Streamlining...........................................    1125-AA22
1775         Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal................................    1125-AA25
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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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1776         Rules Concerning Conditional Permanent Residence for Alien Entrepreneurs in              1125-AA02
            Deportation Proceedings...............................................................
1777         Conditional Grants of Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal..........    1125-AA19

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1778         Motion to Reopen: Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal..............    1125-AA23
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                              Immigration and Naturalization Service--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1779         Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions.................................................    1115-AF35
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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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1780         Revised Grounds of Inadmissibility, Waivers for Immigrants and Nonimmigrants, and        1115-AB45
            Exceptions............................................................................
1781         Inspection of Persons Applying for Admission.........................................    1115-AD17
1782         Update to Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Listing........................................    1115-AD96
1783         Employment Authorization Document Applications and Process...........................    1115-AE06
1784         Inspection of Persons Applying for Admission; Transit Without Visa (TWOV) and            1115-AE37
            International-to-International Agreements Liquidated Damages..........................
1785         Definition of the Term ``Lawfully Present'' for Purposes of Eligibility for Public       1115-AE51
            Benefits..............................................................................
1786         Corporate Reorganizations (Mergers and Acquisitions) and E, H, L Nonimmigrant            1115-AE55
            Classification........................................................................
1787         Petition for Employment Creation Aliens..............................................    1115-AE56
1788         Filing Factual Statements About Alien Prostitutes....................................    1115-AE60
1789         Nonimmigrant Overstays...............................................................    1115-AE62
1790         F-1 Visa Abusers and Foreign Students................................................    1115-AE63
1791         Employment Verification by Employers That Are Members of a Multi-Employer Association    1115-AE67
1792         Use of Parole for Humanitarian Reason or Significant Public Benefit and Report to        1115-AE68
            Congress..............................................................................
1793         Collection of Fees Under the Dedicated Commuter Lane Program, Port Passenger             1115-AE71
            Accelerated Service System (PORTPASS) Program.........................................
1794         Regulations Pertaining to Battered Aliens and to Mail Order Bride Businesses, as         1115-AE77
            Mandated by IIRIRA....................................................................
1795         Public Charge Bond Pilot Program.....................................................    1115-AE78
1796         Proceedings To Determine Deportability of Aliens in the United States: Apprehension,     1115-AE83
            Custody, Hearing, and Appeal..........................................................
1797         Clarification of Age Requirements for Fingerprinting Naturalization Applicants.......    1115-AE86
1798         Control of Aliens Departing From the United States...................................    1115-AE89
1799         En Route Inspections and Reimbursement for Immigration and Naturalization Service        1115-AE98
            Costs.................................................................................
1800         Change in Business Practices: Non-Acceptance of Cash as Remittance for Fees and          1115-AF07
            Applications in Immigration and Naturalization Services Offices.......................
1801         Examinations Fee Account Schedule--Small Volume Applications.........................    1115-AF10
1802         Jurisdictional Change for the Los Angeles and San Francisco Asylum Offices...........    1115-AF18
1803         Powers of the Attorney General To Authorize State or Local Law Enforcement Officers      1115-AF20
            To Carry Out Immigration Enforcement..................................................
1804         Progressive Clearance Stopovers......................................................    1115-AF23
1805         Documentary Requirements for Returning Residents.....................................    1115-AF26
1806         Availability of Material Under Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act............    1115-AF32
1807         Effect of Unexcused Failure to Appear for a Scheduled Asylum Interview With an Asylum    1115-AF38
            Officer on Eligibility for Employment Authorization...................................
1808         H-1B Nonimmigrant Worker Complaints Regarding U.S. Employer Violations Under the         1115-AF40
            American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act................................
1809         American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act...............................    1115-AF41
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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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1810         Reduction of the Number of Acceptable Documents and Other Changes to Employment          1115-AB73
            Verification Requirements (Section 610 Review)........................................
1811         Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence: Conditional     1115-AC70
            Residents and Fiance(e)s..............................................................
1812         Nonimmigrant Classes; B Visitor for Business or Pleasure.............................    1115-AC89
1813         Petitions for Employment-Based Immigrants............................................    1115-AD55
1814         Admission of Certain Nurses Seeking Nonimmigrant Classification Under the H-1A           1115-AD74
            Category..............................................................................
1815         Fees for Participation in Dedicated Commuter Lanes at Selected Ports of Entry;           1115-AD82
            Collection of Fees Under the Dedicated Commuter Lane Program..........................
1816         Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence; Temporary       1115-AD83
            Removal of Certain Restrictions on Eligibility........................................
1817         Nonimmigrant Classes; S Classification; Law Enforcement Initiatives; Alien Witnesses.    1115-AD86
1818         90-Day Modified Inspection of Alien Crew Members.....................................    1115-AD95
1819         Petition To Classify Alien as Immediate Relative of a U.S. Citizen or as a Preference    1115-AE04
            Immigrant; Self-Petitioning for Certain Battered or Abused Alien Spouses and Children.
1820         Miscellaneous Modifications to Naturalization Regulations............................    1115-AE07
1821         Conditions on Nonimmigrant Status; Disclosure of Information.........................    1115-AE17
1822         Employer Sanctions Modifications.....................................................    1115-AE21
1823         Regulations Pertaining to Adjudications Processing...................................    1115-AE31
1824         Orphan Petitions; Petitions To Classify Alien as Immediate Relative of a United          1115-AE33
            States Citizen or Preference Immigrant; Change in Definition of Child.................
1825         Inspection and Expedited Removal of Aliens; Detention and Removal of Aliens; Conduct     1115-AE47
            of Removal Proceedings; Asylum Procedures.............................................
1826         Agreement Promising Non-Deportation or Other Immigration Benefits....................    1115-AE50
1827         Petitioning Requirements for the H Nonimmigrant Classification.......................    1115-AE52
1828         Canadian Border Boat Landing Program.................................................    1115-AE53
1829         Affidavits of Support on Behalf of Immigrants........................................    1115-AE58
1830         Suspension of Privilege To Transport Aliens to the United States.....................    1115-AE59
1831         Rights of Habitual Residence Between the United States and the Governments of the        1115-AE61
            Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau................................................
1832         Limiting Liability for Certain Technical and Procedural Violations of Paperwork          1115-AE70
            Requirements..........................................................................
1833         Ineligibility of Certain Juvenile Offenders for Family Unity Program.................    1115-AE72
1834         Certification of Certain Health Care Workers.........................................    1115-AE73
1835         Adjustment of Status for Certain Polish or Hungarian Parolees........................    1115-AE74
1836         Establishment of Preinspected Automated Lane (PAL) Program at Immigration and            1115-AE80
            Naturalization Service................................................................
1837         Surrender of Aliens Ordered Removed From the United States...........................    1115-AE82
1838         Amendment of the Regulatory Definition of Arriving Alien.............................    1115-AE87
1839         New Rules Regarding Procedures for Asylum and Withholding of Removal.................    1115-AE93
1840         Adjustment of Status, Continued Validity of Nonimmigrant Status and Unexpired            1115-AE96
            Employment Authorization for Applicants Maintaining Nonimmigrant H or L Status........
1841         Verification of Eligibility for Public Benefits......................................    1115-AE99
1842         Fingerprinting Applicants and Petitioners for Immigration Benefits; Establishing a       1115-AF03
            Fee for Fingerprinting by the Service.................................................
1843         Adjustment of Status; Certain Nationals of Nicaragua and Cuba........................    1115-AF04
1844         Processing, Detention, and Release of Juveniles......................................    1115-AF05
1845         Special Immigrant Juvenile--Special Immigrant Status for Certain Aliens Declared         1115-AF11
            Dependent on a Juvenile Court.........................................................
1846         Immigrant Petitions; Religious Workers...............................................    1115-AF12
1847         Suspension of Deportation and Special Rule Cancellation of Removal for Certain           1115-AF14
            Nationals of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Former Soviet Bloc Countries.................
1848         Authorizing Suspension of Employment Authorization Requirements on the Basis of          1115-AF15
            Severe Economic Hardship for F-1 Students and Emergent Circumstances..................
1849         Change in Business Practices: Collection of Interest, Penalties, and Handling Charges    1115-AF17
            for Delinquent Payment of Employer Sanctions Fines....................................
1850         Elimination of Immigration and Naturalization Service Issued Mexican and Canadian        1115-AF24
            Border Crossing Cards.................................................................
1851         Filing of Proposals for Designation as a Regional Center Approved To Participate in      1115-AF27
            the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program..................................................
1852         Nonimmigrant Visa Exemption for Nationals of the British Virgin Islands Entering the     1115-AF28
            United States Through St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands........................
1853         Delegation of the Adjudication of Certain H-2A Petitions to the Department of Labor..    1115-AF29
1854         Addition of Commercial Delivery Service as a Form of Personal Service................    1115-AF30

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1855         Implementing Certain Portions of the American Competitiveness and Workforce              1115-AF31
            Improvement Act (ACWIA) Relating to the H-1B Nonimmigrant Classification..............
1856         Adjustment of Status for Certain Nationals of Haiti..................................    1115-AF33
1857         Temporary Protected Status Amendments to the Requirements for Employment                 1115-AF37
            Authorization Fee and Other Technical Amendments......................................
1858         Regulations Concerning the Convention Against Torture................................    1115-AF39
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                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1859         Visa Waiver Pilot Program............................................................    1115-AB93
1860         Expansion of Direct Mail Program.....................................................    1115-AD73
1861         Regulations Relating to Temporary Protected Status...................................    1115-AE26
1862         Interim Designation of Acceptable Receipts for Employment Eligibility Verification...    1115-AF42
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                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1863         Seizure and Forfeiture of Conveyances................................................    1115-AA95
1864         Nonimmigrant Classes; NATO-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7; Control of Employment of Aliens      1115-AB52
            (Special Requirement for Admission, Extension and Maintenance of Status; NATO)........
1865         F, J, and M Nonimmigrant Student Requirements for Admission, Tracking, Maintenance of    1115-AD16
            Status and for Employment Authorization...............................................
1866         Exceptions to the Educational Requirements for Naturalization for Certain Applicants.    1115-AE02
1867         Judicial Review of Decisions of the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the      1115-AE46
            Immigration and Naturalization Service................................................
1868         Delegation of Immigration Enforcement Authority......................................    1115-AE76
1869         Changing the Name of the Alien Registration Receipt Card to the Permanent Resident       1115-AF01
            Card..................................................................................
1870         Delegation of General Authority by the Commissioner to Certain Immigration Officers..    1115-AF02
1871         Procedure for Accepting Applications for Benefits Submitted With Insufficient or         1115-AF06
            Excess Fees...........................................................................
1872         Change in Business Practices: Collection of Interest, Penalties, and Handling Charges    1115-AF09
            for Delinquent Payment of Employer Sanction Fines.....................................
1873         Changes in the Immigration and Naturalization Service Regional Office Organization...    1115-AF13
1874         Classes of Aliens Authorized To Accept Employment....................................    1115-AF16
1875         Revocation of Naturalization.........................................................    1115-AF34
1876         Immigration Petitions; Employment Creation Aliens; Regional Centers Designated Under     1115-AF36
            the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program..................................................
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                                      Legal Activities--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1877         Implementation of the National Stolen Passenger Motor Vehicle Information System         1105-AA44
            (NSPMVIS).............................................................................
1878         Foreign Agents Registration Act; Regulations Revised and Clarified To Reflect Changes    1105-AA45
            in the Law............................................................................
1879         Operation of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System...................    1105-AA51
1880         Implementation of the Pam Lychner Sexual Offender Tracking and Identification Act....    1105-AA56
1881         Revision of 28 CFR Part 15 Pertaining to the Defense of Certain Suits Against Federal    1105-AA62
            Employees To Conform to the Federal Employees Liability Reform and Tort Compensation
            Act...................................................................................
1882         FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division Systems and Procedures............    1105-AA63
1883         United States Marshals Service Fee for Services......................................    1105-AA64

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1884         Designation of Agencies to Receive and Investigate Reports Required Under the            1105-AA65
            Protection of Children From Sexual Predators Act......................................
1885         Waiver for Firearm Prohibition On Non-Immigrant Visa Holders.........................    1105-AA66
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                                       Legal Activities--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1886         Federal Claims Collection Standards (FCCS)...........................................    1105-AA31
1887         Implementation of Sections 104 and 109 of the Communications Assistance for Law          1105-AA39
            Enforcement Act.......................................................................
1888         Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustment........................................    1105-AA48
1889         Police Recruitment Program Guidelines................................................    1105-AA58
1890         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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1891         Criminal Fines Enforcement...........................................................    1105-AA16
1892         Violent Crime and Drug Emergency Areas...............................................    1105-AA29
1893         False Claims Amendments Act of 1986--Civil Investigative Demands.....................    1105-AA42
1894         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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1895         Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: Evidentiary Requirements; Definitions and Number    1105-AA49
            of Times Claims May Be Filed..........................................................
1896         Guidelines for Megan's Law and the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and          1105-AA50
            Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act............................................
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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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1897         Grants to Combat Violence Against Women on Campuses..................................    1121-AA49
1898         Public Safety Officers' Educational Assistance Program...............................    1121-AA51
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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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1899         Grants Program for Indian Tribes.....................................................    1121-AA41
1900         Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grants.......................................    1121-AA46
1901         Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998.......................................    1121-AA48
1902         Timing of Police Corps Reimbursements of Educational Expenses........................    1121-AA50
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



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1713. 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 provides for the operation of a postsecondary 
education program in which the inmate has the opportunity to 
participate in courses (other than courses which are part of a 
vocational or occupational education program which are appropriately 
administered through the Bureau's occupational education program) which 
have been determined to be appropriate under the institution's need for 
discipline, security, and good order. The inmate must possess a high 
school diploma or a GED, and the inmate is responsible for payment of 
any tuition either through personal funds, community resources, or 
other assistance available to the inmate.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/99
Final Action Effective          01/00/00

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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1714. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/99
Final Action Effective          01/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1715. 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 comply with provisions of the Prisoner Litigation Reform Act 
pertaining to exhaustion of available administrative remedies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/99
Final Action                    11/00/99
Final Action Effective          12/00/99

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-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________




1716. 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                            05/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/99
Final Action                    11/00/99
Final Action Effective          12/00/99

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


_______________________________________________________________________



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1717. 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                            02/25/99                     64 FR 9432
NPRM Comment Period End         04/26/99
Final Action                    11/00/99
Final Action Effective          12/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1718. 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                            03/01/99                    64 FR 10094
NPRM Comment Period End         04/30/99
Final Action                    11/00/99
Final Action Effective          12/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1719. FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. (FPI) STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES 
WHICH FACILITATE FPI'S ABILITY TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION

Priority:  Other Significant

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                            01/07/99                     64 FR 1082
NPRM Comment Period End         03/08/99
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    03/10/99                    64 FR 11821
Reopened Comment Period End     05/10/99                    64 FR 11821

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1720.  INMATE COMMISSARY ACCOUNT DEPOSIT PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  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; 18 USC 509 to 510; 31 USC 725

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 506; 28 CFR 540.23; 28 CFR 540.51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document specifies how an inmate may receive funds from 
family, friends, and other sources. Any funds sent from family or 
friends will be sent directly to a centralized inmate commissary 
account for receipt and posting. Funds received from other sources such 
as tax refunds, dividends from stocks, or state benefits will be 
forwarded for deposit to the centralized inmate commissary account.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/99

[[Page 21433]]

Final Action                    10/00/99
Final Action Effective          11/00/99

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-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________




1721.  DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS: DISINCENTIVES AND ENHANCED 
INCENTIVES

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 509 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document broadens the eligibility criteria for the drug 
abuse education program. In addition, this document establishes 
disincentives which may be imposed for the purpose of encouraging 
inmates to participate in the residential drug treatment program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/99
Final Action                    11/00/99
Final Action Effective          12/00/99

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-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________




1722.  SEARCHES OF HOUSING UNITS, INMATES, INMATE WORK AREAS, 
AND PERSONS OTHER THAN INMATES: ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 751 to 752; 18 USC 1791 to 1793; 18 USC 3050; 
18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4012; 18 USC 
4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 
to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 511; 28 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document clarifies provisions in the Bureau's 
regulations which pertain to the use of electronic devices in searches 
of inmates and persons other than inmates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/25/99                     64 FR 9431
NPRM Comment Period End         04/26/99
Final Action                    07/00/99
Final Action Effective          08/00/99

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 Bldg., Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 541-6655
Fax: 202 307-0828

RIN: 1120-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________




1723.  OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATIONAL 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 rule revises the Bureau's regulations on occupational 
educational programs to remove obsolete or redundant provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________




1724.  CLASSIFICATION AND PROGRAM REVIEW

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 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 524; 28 CFR 571

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the Bureau's regulations on classification 
and program review in order to restate the provisions more plainly and 
to integrate into the regulations provisions pertinent to the inmate's 
release preparation needs. This amendment is intended to remove 
unnecessary regulations and to ensure that classification and program 
review procedures adequately address the apparent needs of the inmate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roy Nanovic, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Bldg., Room 754, 320 First Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 541-6655
Fax: 202 307-0828

RIN: 1120-AA93

[[Page 21434]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1725. 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                    05/00/99
Final Action Effective          05/00/99

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-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________




1726. 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                    05/00/99
Final Action Effective          05/00/99

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-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________




1727. INCOMING PUBLICATIONS/INMATE LEGAL ACTIVITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 540.71; 28 CFR 543.11

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/18/94                     59 FR 2668
NPRM Comment Period End         03/21/94
Final Action                    07/00/99
Final Action Effective          08/00/99

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-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________




1728. 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                    08/00/99
Final Action Effective          08/00/99

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-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________




1729. 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

[[Page 21435]]

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                    10/00/99
Final Action Effective          10/00/99

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-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________




1730. 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                    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 754, 320 First Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________




1731. 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                    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

RIN: 1120-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




1732. 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 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                    05/00/99
Final Action Effective          09/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1733. INCOMING PUBLICATIONS: NUDITY AND SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL OR 
INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 551; 5 USC 552a; 18 USC 1791; 18 USC 3621 to 
3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 
USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510; PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 540.70 to 540.72

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/06/96                    61 FR 57568
Final Action                    10/00/99
Final Action Effective          10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 21436]]

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-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________




1734. 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                    06/00/99
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-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________




1735. 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                    05/00/99
Final Action Effective          05/00/99

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-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________




1736. VISITING: NOTIFICATION TO VISITORS

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 540.51

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                    04/00/99
Final Action Effective          05/00/99

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-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________




1737. 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                    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-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________




1738. 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.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/99
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-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________




1739. 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                    05/00/99
Final Action Effective          05/00/99

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-AA75
_______________________________________________________________________




1740. 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                            11/25/98                    63 FR 65502
NPRM Comment Period End         01/25/99
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
_______________________________________________________________________




1741. 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                    05/00/99
Final Action Effective          05/00/99

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-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________




1742. 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                    05/00/99
Final Action Effective          05/00/99

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-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________




1743.  DESIGNATION OF OFFENSES SUBJECT TO SEX OFFENDER RELEASE 
NOTIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 3565; 18 USC 2568 to 3569; 18 USC 3582; 18 USC 
3621 to 3622; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC

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4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 4161 to 4166; 18 USC 4201 to 4218; 18 
USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5031 to 5042; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 571

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document designates various offenses as sexual offenses 
for purposes of 18 USC 4042(c). The designations ensure that 
notifications can be made for military offenders, for District of 
Columbia Code offenders, and for these and other federal inmates with a 
sex offense in their criminal history.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/16/98                    63 FR 69386
Final Action                    08/00/99
Final Action Effective          08/00/99

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-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________




1744.  CIVIL CONTEMPT OF COURT COMMITMENTS

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

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 522

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends regulations on civil contempt of court 
commitments to note the statutory distinction between the order of 
service of a sentence for offenses committed before November 1, 1987, 
and those committed on or after November 1, 1987.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/99
Final Action Effective          05/00/99

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-AA87
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1745. 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
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1746. BIRTH CONTROL, PREGNANCY, CHILD PLACEMENT, ABORTION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 551.22 to 551.24

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/25/99                     64 FR 9429
Final Action Effective          02/25/99

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-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________




1747. CLASSIFICATION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: TEAM MEETINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 524

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/25/99                     64 FR 9428
Final Action Effective          02/25/99

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-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________




1748. INMATE WORK AND PERFORMANCE PAY: WORK EVALUATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 545.26

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/07/98                    63 FR 67560
Final Action Effective          12/07/98

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-AA74


_______________________________________________________________________



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1749. INMATE RECREATION PROGRAMS AND MANUSCRIPTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 544; 28 CFR 551

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/02/99

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-AA76
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



_______________________________________________________________________




1750. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED 
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES--IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION 
AMENDMENTS OF 1972

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1682 et seq

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 54 (New)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On June 17, 1980, the Department published a proposed 
regulation to implement the requirements of title IX of the Education 
Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the 
basis of an individual's sex in federally assisted educational 
programs. That regulation was never issued in final form. As a result 
of subsequent statutory amendments, it is necessary to revise the prior 
proposed title IX regulation and begin a new rulemaking process. The 
Department's regulation will be published as a common rule with other 
agencies that need title IX regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Merrily A. Friedlander, Chief, Coordination and Review 
Section, Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, P.O. Box 66560, 
Washington, DC 20035-6560
Phone: 202 307-2222
TDD: 202 307-2678
Fax: 202 307-0595

RIN: 1190-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________




1751. 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

[[Page 21440]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



_______________________________________________________________________




1752. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE AND LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT SERVICES; PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES; 
ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS

Priority:  Other Significant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/94                    59 FR 31808
NPRM Comment Period End         08/19/94
Final Action                    09/00/99

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

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

RIN: 1190-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________




1753. 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                    09/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1754. 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                    06/00/99

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

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Phone: 800 514-0301
TDD: 800 514-0383
Fax: 202 307-1198

RIN: 1190-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



_______________________________________________________________________




1755. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1756. 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
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



_______________________________________________________________________




1757. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT 
REGARDING LANGUAGE MINORITY GROUPS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 55

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by Program Office     02/01/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1758. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN PUBLIC 
ACCOMMODATIONS AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES (DETECTABLE WARNINGS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 36

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/23/98                    63 FR 64836
Final Action Effective          12/23/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John L. Wodatch
Phone: 800 514-0301
TDD: 202 307-1198
Fax: 800 514-0383

RIN: 1190-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1759. 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                            09/00/99

[[Page 21442]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA Number 142N

Agency Contact: Patricia M. Good, Chief, Department of Justice, Drug 
Enforcement Administration, Liaison and Policy Office of Diversion 
Control, Washington, DC 20537
Phone: 202 307-7297
Fax: 202 307-8570

RIN: 1117-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________




1760. 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                            09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Patricia M. Good, Chief, Department of Justice, Drug 
Enforcement Administration, Liaison and Policy Office of Diversion 
Control, Washington, DC 20537
Phone: 202 307-7297
Fax: 202 307-8570

RIN: 1117-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1761. 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, DEA is proposing the 
establishment of this essential link in the legitimate distribution 
chain.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/23/95                    60 FR 43732
NPRM Comment Period End         10/23/95
Final Action                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA 108

Agency Contact: Patricia M. Good, Chief, Department of Justice, Drug 
Enforcement Administration, Liaison and Policy Office of Diversion 
Control, Washington, DC 20537
Phone: 202 307-7297
Fax: 202 307-8570

RIN: 1117-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________




1762. 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 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 Extended to 
04/16/99                        02/12/99                     64 FR 7144
NPRM Comment Period End         02/15/99
Final Action                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-137

[[Page 21443]]

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

RIN: 1117-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________




1763. 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                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA Number 140P

Agency Contact: Patricia M. Good, Chief Liaison, Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of 
Diversion Control
Phone: 202 307-7297
Fax: 202 307-8570

RIN: 1117-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________




1764. 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                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA Number 143P

Agency Contact: Patricia M. Good, Chief, Department of Justice, Drug 
Enforcement Administration, Liaison and Policy Office of Diversion 
Control, Washington, DC 20537
Phone: 202 307-7297
Fax: 202 307-8570

RIN: 1117-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________




1765. 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                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-156P

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

RIN: 1117-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________




1766. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE METHAMPHETAMINE CONTROL ACT; REGULATION OF 
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE, AND COMB. EPHEDRINE DRUG PRODUCTS; 
REPORTS OF CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS TO NON-REGUL. 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

[[Page 21444]]

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                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA number 163P

Agency Contact: Patricia M. Good, Chief, Department of Justice, Drug 
Enforcement Administration, Liaison and Policy Office of Diversion 
Control, Washington, DC 20537
Phone: 202 307-7297
Fax: 202 307-8570

RIN: 1117-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




1767. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/17/97                    62 FR 53959
Final Action                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia M. Good, Chief, Department of Justice, Drug 
Enforcement Administration, Liaison and Policy Office of Diversion 
Control, Washington, DC 20537
Phone: 202 307-7297
Fax: 202 307-8570

RIN: 1117-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________




1768. 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              09/00/99

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, Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, Office 
of Diversion Control
Phone: 202 307-7183
Fax: 202 307-8570

RIN: 1117-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________




1769. 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

[[Page 21445]]

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 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/
01/98 (63 FR 66199)  Comment Period End 12/31/98  Publication of Final 
Notice 09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1117-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1770. 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 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                            06/00/99

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-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1771. 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

[[Page 21446]]

and representatives who practice before the Executive Office for 
Immigration Review, which includes the Board of Immigration Appeals and 
the Immigration Courts, and the procedures for disciplining attorneys 
and representatives who practice before the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service (INS). This rule also includes a provision which 
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                    06/00/99

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-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________




1772. 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              02/12/99                     64 FR 7066
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/15/99
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/13/99
Final Rule                      03/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1773. 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              10/22/97                    62 FR 55152
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/23/97
Final Rule                      07/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1774. 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

[[Page 21447]]

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                    06/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1775.  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; 8 USC 1362; PL 105-100, sec 202

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 240

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the regulations of the Executive Office for 
Immigration Review and the Immigration and Naturalization Service by 
eliminating the conditional grant process at 8 CFR 240.21, and 
establishing a permanent procedure for processing suspension of 
deportation and cancellation of removal cases. This rule is necessary 
to implement the numerical limitation on suspension of deportation and 
cancellation of removal and adjustment of status imposed by the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) 
and the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act of 1997 
(NACARA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/30/98                    63 FR 52134
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule supersedes rule published October 3, 
1997, in the Federal Register at 62 FR 51760 through 51762 (RIN 1125-
AA19).

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-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1776. RULES CONCERNING CONDITIONAL PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR ALIEN 
ENTREPRENEURS IN DEPORTATION PROCEEDINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 3

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/01/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1125-AA02
_______________________________________________________________________




1777. CONDITIONAL GRANTS OF SUSPENSION OF DEPORTATION AND CANCELLATION 
OF REMOVAL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 240

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Superseded by RIN 
1125-AA25                       09/30/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Margaret M. Philbin
Phone: 703 527-0470

RIN: 1125-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________




1778. MOTION TO REOPEN: SUSPENSION OF DEPORTATION AND CANCELLATION OF 
REMOVAL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 3

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/22/99                    64 FR 13663
Final Action Effective          03/22/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1125-AA23

[[Page 21448]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                               Prerule Stage


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1779.  SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE PETITIONS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC 
1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1641

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking announces the intent of 
the Immigration and Naturalization Service promulgate regulations 
relating to special immigrant juveniles and solicits recommendations 
from interested persons and entities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1948-98

Agency Contact: Ann Palmer, Adjudications 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-AF35
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1780. REVISED GROUNDS OF INADMISSIBILITY, WAIVERS FOR IMMIGRANTS AND 
NONIMMIGRANTS, AND EXCEPTIONS

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 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 
1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 1157; 8 USC 1158; 8 USC 
1159; 8 USC 1160; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1183; 8 USC 1184

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 207; 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 209; 8 CFR 210; 8 
CFR 212; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 232; 8 CFR 235; 8 CFR 240; 8 CFR 241; 8 CFR 
245; 8 CFR 245a; 8 CFR 248; 8 CFR 249; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation covers the grounds of inadmissibility 
applicable to those aliens seeking admission to the United States 
temporarily or permanently. On September 30, 1996, the President signed 
the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 
(IIRIRA) which substantially revised most grounds of inadmissibility 
under section 212 of the Act and the waivers available to both 
immigrants and nonimmigrants. The Immigration and Naturalization 
Service will publish regulations implementing these new grounds of 
inadmissibility and new/revised waiver provisions. In addition, this 
rule will incorporate the changes made to the grounds of 
inadmissibility and waivers provided for in the Immigration Act of 1990 
(IMMACT 90), Pub. L. 101-649; the Miscellaneous and Technical 
Immigration and Naturalization Amendments of 1991 (MTINA), Pub. L. 102-
232; the National Institutes of Health Revitalization Act of 1993, Pub. 
L. 103-43; the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 
1991 (INTCA), Pub. L. 103-416; and the Anti-Terrorism and Effective 
Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA), Pub. L. 104-132.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS No. 1232) Comment 
Period End 2/5/90               01/05/90                      55 FR 438
NPRM                            05/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1413-92
Consolidated INS Rules 1304, RIN 1115-AC01; 1235, RIN 1115-AB39; 1232, 
RIN 1115-AB45; and 1648, RIN 1115-AD62.
8 CFR 274a, 8 CFR 299.

Agency Contact: Sophia Cox, Staff Officer, Examinations, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 
3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________




1781. INSPECTION OF PERSONS APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

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 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                        10/00/99

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


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1782. 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: This interim rule amends regulations by removing the list of 
countries ineligible to participate in the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) 
Program at 212.1(f)(2) and (3). Instead, the Service proposes to 
publish and update future lists of countries ineligible to TWOV by 
FEDERAL REGISTER notice. The rule also establishes new criteria for 
determining countries whose nationals are ineligible for the TWOV 
program. This rule will allow the Service to waive the passport and 
visa requirement for citizens of former Soviet Socialist Republics and 
former Warsaw Pact countries who request transit privileges through the 
United States under the TWOV program. This rule proposes that the 
citizens of the following countries now restricted from using the TWOV 
program be allowed to apply for TWOV privileges: Albania, Armenia, 
Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, 
Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Latvia, Lithuania, The Former Yugoslav 
Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, 
Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. 
This rule also makes citizens of certain other countries ineligible for 
TWOV privileges because of that country's past abuse of the TWOV 
program, high nonimmigrant visa refusal rate by the department of 
State, instability or insurrection, lack of reciprocity, high 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. Therefore the citizens of the following countries would 
be added to the list of countries restricted from using the TWOV 
program for the aforementioned reasons: Angola, Burma, Burundi, Central 
African Republic, Congo (Brazzaville), Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, 
and Sudan. Lastly, this rule amends the Service regulations to reflect 
changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act by the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 which 
changed section 238 of the Act to new section 233 of the Act.

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 under way between the Department of State and the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1783. 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                            12/00/99
Final Action                    08/00/00

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 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 a December 1999 publication date for 
the I-765 proposed rule.

Agency Contact: Robert Wiemann, Staff Officer, Office of Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AE06
_______________________________________________________________________




1784. 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 notice proposes that carriers must charge and collect a 
user fee from every International-to-International (ITI) passenger 
arriving in the United States, except those individuals exempted under 
section 286(e)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act). 
Furthermore, this notice informs concerned parties that the Service 
shall increase to $2500 from $500 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, or under the International-to-International (ITI) 
Agreement, formerly known as the Immediate and continuous Transit 
Agreement (with provisions for control of uninspected passengers and 
In-Transit Lounge Use) and also known as the In-Transit Lounge (ITL)

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Agreement. This notice also notifies carriers that the Service is 
amending both the TWOV and ITL Agreements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

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.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1785. DEFINITION OF THE TERM ``LAWFULLY PRESENT'' FOR PURPOSES OF 
ELIGIBILITY FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS

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: None

Abstract: Section 401(a) of the Personal Responsibility and Work 
Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) 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. PRWORA, 
and other laws, use the term ``lawfully present'' in other benefit-
related contexts as well.
The interim final rule published September 6, 1996 amended 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. It is 
necessary to define ``lawfully present'' for broader purposes than just 
the title II benefits. Therefore, rather than issue a final rule 
pertaining to title VI only, the Service intends to publish a proposed 
rule covering all other applications of the term as well. The resulting 
final rule, after notice and comment, will include title II within the 
rule's broader coverage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/06/96                    61 FR 47039
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/05/96
NPRM                            07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1792-96

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

RIN: 1115-AE51
_______________________________________________________________________




1786. 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

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1797-96

Agency Contact: Katherine A. Lorr, Staff Officer, Examinations, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177
Fax: 202 514-0198

RIN: 1115-AE55
_______________________________________________________________________




1787. 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. (INS No. 1798-98)
The Service will also solicit comments on proposed regulations for 
regional center participation in the Immigrant Investor who seek to 
invest in approved regional centers. This role is obtaining significant 
pre-clearance comment and is subject to the results of the agency's 
review of the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program. (INS No. 1969-98)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM INS No. 1798-96            05/00/99
Final Rule INS No. 1798-96      07/00/99
NPRM INS No. 1969-98            08/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule will be divided into two separate 
rulemakings, INS No. 1798-98 pertaining to the petition for employment- 
creation aliens and the other INS No. 1969-98 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: 202 353-8177
Fax: 202 514-0198

RIN: 1115-AE56
_______________________________________________________________________




1788. 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 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)          12/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1789. 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)          06/00/99
Final Rule (INS No. 1812-96)    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Re INS No. 1812-96

Agency Contact: Donna Crump, Staff Officer, Office of Adjudications, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AE62
_______________________________________________________________________




1790. 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 from 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                            12/00/99
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Re INS No. 1813-96

Agency Contact: Sophia Cox, Staff Officer, Office of Adjudications, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AE63
_______________________________________________________________________




1791. 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

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Re INS 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1792. 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                            05/00/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1793. 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)          10/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1794. REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BATTERED ALIENS AND TO MAIL ORDER BRIDE 
BUSINESSES, AS MANDATED BY IIRIRA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility 
Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) included a number of provisions relating to 
battered aliens and to mail order bride businesses. At present, INS 
anticipates rulemaking in the following areas.
INS No. 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            05/00/99
Final Rule-INS NO. 1845-97      06/00/99
Final Rule-INS No. 1838-97      09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Additional Information: INS No. 1838-97 In addition, the Service was 
asked to conduct a study of mail-order managers. This report to 
Congress may impact the rule-making.

Agency Contact: Karen Fitzgerald, Staff Officer, Adjudications and 
Nationality, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________




1795. 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 1999.

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)          05/00/99
Final Rule (INS No. 1843-97)    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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: 202 514-4754
  
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
_______________________________________________________________________




1796. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS No. 1848-97)          09/00/99
Final Action (INS No. 1848-97)  05/00/00

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 20536
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________




1797. CLARIFICATION OF AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR FINGERPRINTING 
NATURALIZATION APPLICANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 316

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule amends Immigration and Naturalization 
Service regulations relating to requirements for fingerprinting 
naturalization applicants. This rule is necessary to clarify the age at 
which naturalization applicants are required to be fingerprinted. The 
rule requires naturalization applicants 18 age or older to be 
fingerprinted in connection with their applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99
Final Rule                      04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: INS No. 1860-97

Agency Contact: Ann Palmer, Staff Officer, Office of Naturalization 
Operations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 801 I Street NW., Room 900, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AE86
_______________________________________________________________________




1798. CONTROL OF ALIENS DEPARTING FROM THE UNITED STATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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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                            05/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         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
_______________________________________________________________________




1799. EN ROUTE INSPECTIONS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR 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 en route 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 special immigration inspection services on an en route basis, 
and to ensure their full recoupment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1800. 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

Legal Deadline: None

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                            10/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1801. 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 INS No. 1909-98            05/00/99
Final Rule INS No. 1909-98      12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1909-98

Agency Contact: Paul Schlesinger, Fee Policy and Rate Setting Branch, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 6240, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-0563

RIN: 1115-AF10


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1802. JURISDICTIONAL CHANGE FOR THE LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO ASYLUM 
OFFICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations to change the jurisdiction for the Los Angeles Asylum 
Office to include the State of Hawaii and the Territory of Guam. Asylum 
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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS No. 1949-98)          05/00/99
Final Rule (INS No. 1949-98)    12/00/99

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, 
111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202 305-2792

RIN: 1115-AF18
_______________________________________________________________________




1803. 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                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: INS No. 1924

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

RIN: 1115-AF20
_______________________________________________________________________




1804. 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                            12/00/99

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, 425 I Street NW., Room 4064, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7499
Fax: 202 514-8345
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF23
_______________________________________________________________________




1805. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR RETURNING RESIDENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1181; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 
1203; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1257

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend INS regulations to specify how an 
alien admitted for permanent residence, on returning to the United 
States, may prove that he or she is not to be considered an applicant 
for admission. This rule is necessary to implement section 
101(a)(13)(c) of the Act and to clarify the responsibility for carriers 
who transport to the United States aliens who claim to be to be 
returning residents. This rule will ensure that aliens who present 
themselves as lawful permanent residents are properly documented as 
such.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS No. 1932-98)          12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: INS No. 1932-98

Agency Contact: Una Brien, Director National Fines, National Fines 
Office, Department of Justice, Immigration and

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Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-7060
Fax: 202 305-7049

RIN: 1115-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________




1806.  AVAILABILITY OF MATERIAL UNDER FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 
AND PRIVACY ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 552; 8 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 
1103; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1252

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This revised regulation is necessary to amend the Immigration 
and Naturalization Service regulations by providing procedures 
implementing the new provisions of the Electronic Freedom of 
Information Act (EFOIA) Amendments of 1996. New provisions implementing 
EFOIA require that we maintain, and provide to the public, a record in 
either paper or electronic format; maintain an electronic reading room; 
and comply with the timing of responses to requests. This regulation 
reflects current Service procedures for the public to request and 
obtain access to Service records through the Freedom of Information Act 
and Privacy Act. It is being updated to include the handling of 
requests referred from another agency to ensure that requesters are not 
penalized by waiting in another agency's backlog, and reflects the 
Department of Justice's updated cost for calculating and changing fees. 
It further contains new provisions that implement the new Federal 
discretionary release policy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No.1942-98

Agency Contact: Mildred Carter, FOIA/PA Program Specialist, Department 
of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-1722

RIN: 1115-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________




1807.  EFFECT OF UNEXCUSED FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR A SCHEDULED 
ASYLUM INTERVIEW WITH AN ASYLUM OFFICER ON ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT 
AUTHORIZATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1158; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 
1282; 8 CFR 2; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1329a

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On March 6, 1997, the Service published an interim rule to 
implement the asylum provisions of the Illegal Immigration Reform and 
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA). The interim regulation 
amended provisions regarding the effect of unexcused failure to appear 
for an asylum interview or hearing before an immigration judge on 
eligibility for employment authorization and also provided that 
unexcused failure to appear may result in dismissal of an asylum 
application on eligibility for employment authorization. This rule 
amends the current interim rule to clarify that dismissal of an asylum 
application will result in ineligibility for asylum-based employment 
authorization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joanna Ruppel, Asylum Officer, International Affairs, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 111 
Massachusetts Avenue NW., ULLICO 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202 305-2741

RIN: 1115-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________




1808.  H-1B NONIMMIGRANT WORKER COMPLAINTS REGARDING U.S. 
EMPLOYER VIOLATIONS UNDER THE AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS AND WORKFORCE 
IMPROVEMENT ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1258; 8 USC 1324; 8 USC 1255

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

Legal Deadline: None
Section 413 of Public Law 105-277 was effective upon enactment, October 
21, 1998.

Abstract: The Attorney General and Secretary of Labor shall devise a 
process under which an H-1B nonimmigrant may file a complaint regarding 
the U.S. employer for intimidation, coercion, threats, blacklisting, or 
other discrimination. The regulatory action will describe the process 
and enable the H-1B worker to remain and seek authorization to work in 
the United States for a temporary period.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1974-99

Agency Contact: Jacquelyn A. Bednarz, Special Assistant, Office of 
Programs, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 7309, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-8223
Fax: 202 305-0134

RIN: 1115-AF40
_______________________________________________________________________




1809.  AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS AND WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT

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 214.2(h); 8 CFR 103.7

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the INS regulations to implement 
the remaining statutory provisions contained in the ACWIA. The proposed 
rule will contain a definition of U.S. employer and will discuss the 
new penalties for misstatement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/99
Final Action                    02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1975-99

Agency Contact: John Brown, Adjudication Officer, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 
3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7435
Fax: 202 514-0198

RIN: 1115-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1810. REDUCTION OF THE NUMBER OF ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS AND OTHER CHANGES 
TO EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 31, 1998.
An interim rule, published Sept. 30, 1997, makes the minimal changes 
required by statute. The provisions will remain in effect until 
completion of this rulemaking.

Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA). 
Section 412(a) of IIRIRA requires a reduction in the number of 
documents that may be accepted in the employment verification process. 
Section 412(d) clarifies the applicability of section 274A to the 
Federal Government. Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act 
requires agencies to review rules that have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities every 10 years. The 
Service is conducting this review in conjunction with IIRIRA 
implementation. The proposed rulemaking published 2/12/98 implements 
sections 212(a) and (d) of IIRIRA and proposes other changes to the 
employment verification process identified through that review. A 
revised Form I-9 was included with the proposed rulemaking.
The comment period closed on 4/3/98. The Service is analyzing the 
comments. It should be noted that this action supersedes the previously 
published regulatory plan titled ``Reduction in the Number of Documents 
Accepted for Employment Verification.'' In order to avoid confusion, 
this regulatory action is being referenced under the current RIN, which 
captures all prior actions related to employment verification.
INS No. 1947-98, Interim Rule published 02/09/99 (64 FR 6187) The 
``Receipt Rule'' permits employees to present their employer certain 
types of ``receipts'' in lieu of a document listed on the Form I-9. 
(Previously under RIN 1115-AE94 which was withdrawn and placed under 
AB73 due to the relationship of the regulations.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM-INS No. 1399 Comment Period 
End 12/23/93                    11/23/93                    58 FR 61846
NPRM-INS No. 1339S Comment 
Period End 07/24/95             06/22/95                    60 FR 32472
Notice-INS No. 1713 INS No. 1713 
Applications Due 01/29/96       11/30/95                    60 FR 61630
Appl. Extension Through 3/8/96 
Notice Pilot Demonstration 
Program-INS No. 1713            02/06/96                     61 FR 4378
Final Rule INS No. 1399E        09/04/96                    61 FR 46534
Interim Final Rule INS No. 1818 09/30/97                    62 FR 51001
NPRM-INS No. 1890-97 Comment 
Period End 04/03/98             02/02/98                     63 FR 5287
Interim Rule INS No. 1947-98    02/09/99                     64 FR 6187
Final Rule INS No. 1980-97      05/00/99
Final Rule INS No. 1947-98      12/00/99

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

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: The deadline for implementing section 412(a) of 
IIRIRA was extended to March 31, 1998 by P.L. 105-54. This rulemaking 
has been delayed by the need to coordinate implementation with other 
provisions of IIRIRA, by several complex policy and regulatory issues 
that have taken time to resolve, and by the review required by section 
610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
INS No. 1890-97; PL 104-208, title 4.
INS Nos. 1399 and 1399S-94, Control of Employment of Aliens, 
Supplemental Rule; Action for INS No. 1399 and 1399S is canceled as a 
result of IIRIRA requirements.
INS No. 1399E is an extracted portion of INS No. 1399, published 
separately to allow for the production of a new, more secure Employment 
Authorization Document.
INS No. 1713-95, Demonstration Project for Electronic I-9s, contact Bob 
Reed, (202) 514-2998.
Interim Rule INS No. 1818 was published on 9/30/97 at 62 FR 51001 to 
maintain the status quo as much as possible until the Service completes 
the more comprehensive document

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reduction initiative designated by INS No. 1890-97.

Agency Contact: Linda Dodd-Major, Director, Office of Business Liaison, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2529

RIN: 1115-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________




1811. 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                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1353-91

Agency Contact: Suzy Nguyen, Staff Officer, Programs, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 
3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AC70
_______________________________________________________________________




1812. 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

Agency Contact: Robert P. Wiemann, Staff Officer, Office of 
Adjudications, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________




1813. 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                    10/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1814. ADMISSION OF CERTAIN NURSES SEEKING NONIMMIGRANT CLASSIFICATION 
UNDER THE H-1A CATEGORY

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 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

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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                    05/00/99

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: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AD74
_______________________________________________________________________




1815. 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       08/00/99

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

RIN: 1115-AD82
_______________________________________________________________________




1816. 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                    10/00/99

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, see RIN 1125-AA20.

Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Branch Chief, Office of Adjudications, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AD83


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1817. 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         10/00/99
NPRM-INS No. 1728               04/00/00

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.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1818. 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                    07/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1819. 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                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1705-95

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: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________




1820. 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.

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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         10/00/99
Final Rule-INS No. 1764         03/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1821. 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                    09/00/99

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: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AE17
_______________________________________________________________________




1822. 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).
The INS Policy Council decided to withdraw the proposed rule (INS Rule 
No. 1737), that would 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 form 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         12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS Nos. 1737 and 1738.

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

RIN: 1115-AE21
_______________________________________________________________________




1823. 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

[[Page 21462]]

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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/99

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 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1824. 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              10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Ann Palmer, Staff Officer, Examinations, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 
3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AE33
_______________________________________________________________________




1825. 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)  10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1788-96 and 1790-96
CFR CITATIONS CONT: 8 CFR 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240,

[[Page 21463]]

241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 248, 251, 252, 253, 274a, 286, 287, 299, 
316, 318 and 329.
LEGAL AUTHORITY CONT: 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
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1115-AE47
_______________________________________________________________________




1826. 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 final rule requires federal prosecutors, law enforcement 
agencies, and other officials to obtain written consent from the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service when entering into a plea 
agreement, cooperation agreement, or similar agreement promising an 
alien favorable treatment by the Service. This rule ensures that 
favorable treatment under the Immigration laws is extended only after a 
full consideration of its affect on overall immigration enforcement, 
alleviates confusion over the authority to enforce the immigration 
laws, and prevents the Service from being bound by agreements 
undertaken without its knowledge and approval. The rule codifies a 
long-standing position of the Department of Justice.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/13/96                    61 FR 48405
Comment Period End              11/12/96
Final Rule                      10/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1827. 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                    05/00/99

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: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AE52
_______________________________________________________________________




1828. 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                    09/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1829. 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 1999.

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

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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                      05/00/99

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: 202 514-4754
  
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
_______________________________________________________________________




1830. 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: None

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. After 
consultation with other interested government agencies, INS is 
proposing to implement appropriate standards and procedures governing 
the use of this power to suspend a carrier's privilege to transport 
aliens to the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/23/98                    63 FR 56869
Final Rule                      10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: This rule has required coordination with 
several other government agencies. Re INS No. 1809-96

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

RIN: 1115-AE59
_______________________________________________________________________




1831. 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                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Re INS No. 1811-96

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: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AE61
_______________________________________________________________________




1832. LIMITING LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN TECHNICAL AND PROCEDURAL VIOLATIONS 
OF PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS

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). 
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 Rule                      06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




1833. 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)                        05/00/99
Final Rule (INS No. 1823-96)    10/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1834. 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 the Commission on Graduates of 
Foreign Nursing Schools (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 published an interim rule (INS 1879) to address shortages in 
key health care occupations on October 14, 1998 and plans to issue 
additional interim rules as necessary to address other occupations or 
credentialing organizations. The Service will be publishing a proposed 
rule (INS 1824) to fully 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. The 
Service will issue an interim rule (INS 1979) to grant temporary 
authority to the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools 
(CGFNS) to issue certificates to aliens coming to the U.S. to perform 
labor in the occupations of occupational therapists and physical 
therapists.

Timetable:

INS 1824  NPRM 09/00/99  Final Rule 03/00/00

INS 1879  Interim Final Rule 10/14/98 (63 FR 55007)  Interim Final Rule 
Effective 12/14/98

INS 1979  Interim Final Rule 06/00/99  Final Rule 03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________




1835. 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)    05/00/99

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: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AE74
_______________________________________________________________________




1836. 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.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule With Request 
for Comments by 06/17/97        04/18/97                    62 FR 19024
Final Rule                      05/00/99

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 NW., Room 4226, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3072

RIN: 1115-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________




1837. 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                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1847-97

Agency Contact: Kyle Latimerett, Assistant General Counsel, Office of 
General Counsel, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 6100, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-2604

RIN: 1115-AE82
_______________________________________________________________________




1838. 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 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                    10/00/99

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 Street NW., Room 4064, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7489

RIN: 1115-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________




1839. 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 
1282; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 208

Legal Deadline: None

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)    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1865-97; AG Order No. 2164-98

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1840. 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

[[Page 21467]]

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              05/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1881-97

Agency Contact: Frances A. Murphy, Adjudications Officer, Office of 
Adjudications and Nationality, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AE96
_______________________________________________________________________




1841. 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 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 alien 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. In addition, the rule 
establishes procedures for verifying the U.S. nationality of 
individuals applying for benefits in a fair and nondiscriminatory 
manner.
The Interim Verification Guidelines were 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (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 Bldg., 4th Floor, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2317
Fax: 202 514-9981

RIN: 1115-AE99
_______________________________________________________________________




1842. 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    03/29/98
Interim Final Rule Correction   04/09/98                    63 FR 17489
Final Action                    08/00/99

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

RIN: 1115-AF03
_______________________________________________________________________




1843. 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

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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                    05/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1844. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1845. 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              06/00/99
Final Action                    01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ann Palmer, Staff Officer, Adjudications and 
Nationality, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AF11
_______________________________________________________________________




1846. 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)    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1436-94

Agency Contact: John Brown, Staff Officer, Office of Adjudications, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 
3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AF12
_______________________________________________________________________




1847. 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 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1201b; 8 USC 1224; 8 USC 1225; 8 
USC 1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1251; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 1252a

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),

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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 of 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (INS No. 1915-98)          11/24/98                    63 FR 64895
NPRM Comment Period End (INS No. 
1915-98)                        01/25/99
Final Rule                      06/00/99

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, 111 
Massachusetts Avenue NW., Ullico Bldg., 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202 305-2741

RIN: 1115-AF14
_______________________________________________________________________




1848. 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)    05/00/99

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: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AF15
_______________________________________________________________________




1849. 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              06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: INS No. 1875-97

Agency Contact: Jim Landolt, Chief, Debt Management Branch, Office of 
Financial Management, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-0229

RIN: 1115-AF17


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1850. 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 1304; 8 USC 1356; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1356

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:  Final, Statutory, October 1, 1999.

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 (BCC's) 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 BCC must complete a biometric verification upon each 
entry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1931-98

Agency Contact: Paul M. Morris, Assistant Chief Inspector, Office of 
Inspections, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1851. 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              05/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

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: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AF27
_______________________________________________________________________




1852. 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 no 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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/18/99                     64 FR 7989
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/18/99
Final Rule (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
_______________________________________________________________________




1853. DELEGATION OF THE ADJUDICATION OF CERTAIN H-2A PETITIONS 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

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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)          12/07/98                    63 FR 67431
Final Rule                      05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1946-98

Agency Contact: Irene Hoffman, Adjudications Officer, Programs 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________




1854.  ADDITION OF COMMERCIAL DELIVERY SERVICE AS A FORM OF 
PERSONAL SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1252

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations by adding the use of commercial delivery service as a form 
of personal service for the delivery of notices, decisions and other 
papers by the Service. A commercial delivery service allows for the 
registered signature of the addressee or other responsible party to be 
on record, allows Service personnel to be able to track the mailing 
status of the copy on a computer information system, and allows the 
addressee to receive the copy in a timely and efficient manner. The 
change is intended to facilitate and improve personal service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1952-98

Agency Contact: Marylena S. Kruszka, Fines Officer, National Fines 
Office, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 
425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-7018

RIN: 1115-AF30
_______________________________________________________________________




1855.  IMPLEMENTING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE AMERICAN 
COMPETITIVENESS AND WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT (ACWIA) RELATING TO THE H-
1B NONIMMIGRANT CLASSIFICATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1104; 8 USC 
1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 1282

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214.2h; 8 CFR 103.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule amends the Service's fee schedule and 
regulations regarding the filing of Form I-129 to reflect that certain 
employers must pay an additional $500.00 fee. The fee was added by the 
American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998. The 
$500 must accompany and H-1B petition filed by a United States employer 
for new employment and for the alien's first extension of stay. 
Institutions of higher learning, nonprofit research institutions, and 
government research institutions are exempt from the $500 fee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (INS No. 
1962-98)                        11/30/98                    63 FR 65657
Interim Final Rule Correction 
(INS No. 1962-98)               12/24/98                    63 FR 71342
Final Rule                      05/00/99

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

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: INS NO. 1962-98

Agency Contact: John Brown, Adjudications Officer, Benefits Division, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7435
Fax: 202 514-0198

RIN: 1115-AF31
_______________________________________________________________________




1856.  ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN NATIONALS OF HAITI

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-277, sec 902

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 240; 8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 274a; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule implements section 902 of the Haitian 
Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998 (HRIFA) by establishing 
procedures for certain nationals of Haiti who have been residing in the 
United States to become lawful permanent residents of this country. 
This rule allows them to obtain lawful permanent residence 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              05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS NO. 1963-98

Agency Contact: Michael L. Shaul, Examinations Officer, Office of 
Programs, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 4th Floor ULLB, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7439
Fax: 202 305-1496

RIN: 1115-AF33


_______________________________________________________________________



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1857.  TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS AMENDMENTS TO THE REQUIREMENTS 
FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION FEE AND OTHER TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 244

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Interim Rule amends the INS regulations by removing 
outdated language that certain El Salvadorans must pay a fee for 
temporary protected status (TPS)-related employment authorization 
Documents (EADs). Removing this language will make INS regulations 
conform to current INS policy as provided in the instructions to the 
Form I-765. The instructions on the form I-765 instruct all applicants 
for TPS who desire employment authorization to pay the fee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/01/99                     64 FR 4780
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/02/99
Final Rule                      12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1972-99

Agency Contact: Michael Valverde, Program Analyst, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., Room 
3040, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2763
Fax: 202 514-0198

RIN: 1115-AF37
_______________________________________________________________________




1858.  REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1158; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 
1282

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 235; 8 CFR 238; 8 CFR 240; 8 
CFR 241

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, February 18, 1999.
The Act requires promulgation by 02/18/99.

Abstract: This rule implements Article 3 of the United Nations 
Convention Against Torture or Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, or 
Degrading Treatment, or Punishment for persons who may be subject to 
removal from the United States Under the provisions of the Immigration 
and Nationality Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/19/99                     64 FR 8478
Interim Final Rule Corrections  03/22/99                    64 FR 13881
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/22/99
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/20/99
Final Rule                      12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kelly Ryan, Chief, Refugee and Asylum Branch, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 
``I'' Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2895
  
Peggy Philbin, EOIR General Council, Department of Justice, Immigration 
and Naturalization Service, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1115-AF39
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1859. VISA WAIVER PILOT PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 217

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         12/30/98                    63 FR 71726


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dominica Gutierrez
Phone: 202 305-2969

RIN: 1115-AB93
_______________________________________________________________________




1860. 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

[[Page 21473]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1861. 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.

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

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 Notice (INS No. 1957-98) TPS 
Extension of Designation of 
Burundi                         11/03/98                    63 FR 59334
TPS Notice (INS No. 1958-98) TPS 
Extension of Designation of 
Sierra Leone                    11/03/98                    63 FR 59336
TPS Notice (INS No. 1959-98) 
Extension of Designation of 
Sudan                           11/03/98                    63 FR 59337
TPS Final Rule (INS No. 1608) 
Exceptions to Registration      11/16/98                    63 FR 63593
TPS Notice (INS No. 1964-98) TPS 
Designation of Honduras         01/05/99                      64 FR 524
TPS Notice (INS No. 1965-98) TPS 
Designation of Nicaragua        01/05/99                      64 FR 526
TPS Notice (INS No. 1960-98) TPS 
Designation of Guinea-Bissau    03/11/99                    64 FR 12181


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Raferty
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE26
_______________________________________________________________________




1862.  INTERIM DESIGNATION OF ACCEPTABLE RECEIPTS FOR EMPLOYMENT 
ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility 
Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) made several amendments to the employment 
eligibility verification provisions of the INA. An Interim Rule 
implementing some of these amendments was issued on September 30, 1997. 
This rule included amendments to the ``Receipt Rule'', which permits 
employees to present a ``Receipt'' in lieu of a document listed on the 
employment eligibility verification form (Form I-9). Circumstances that 
have become apparent since publication of the September 30, 1997 rule 
require that rule to be amended by another Interim Rule. Such an 
Interim Rule is also necessary to facilitate employer and employee 
compliance with the regulations. The rule revised the amount of time a 
receipt remains valid where the employee presents a Form I-94 marked 
with a temporary I-551 stamp. Where the employee presents a Form I-94 
marked with a refugee admission stamp, the rule adds Form I-66B to the 
list of documents that the employee can present at the end of the 
receipt validity period.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule was published in the Federal Register 
as RIN 1115-AE94. This RIN has now been changed to 1115-AF42, INS No. 
1947-98.

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

RIN: 1115-AF42

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1863. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF CONVEYANCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by Program Office     02/02/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan T. Czerwinski
Phone: 202 616-2737

RIN: 1115-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________




1864. 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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/12/98                    63 FR 32113

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Donna Crump
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AB52
_______________________________________________________________________




1865. F, J, AND M NONIMMIGRANT STUDENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION, 
TRACKING, MAINTENANCE OF STATUS AND FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 274a

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by Program Office     02/02/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Morrie R. Berez
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________




1866. EXCEPTIONS TO THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NATURALIZATION FOR 
CERTAIN APPLICANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 299; 8 CFR 312; 8 CFR 499

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is a follow-on to the rule that was published by 
the INS on March 19, 1997, that established an administrative process 
to adjudicate requests for exemptions from the English and civics 
requirements of section 312 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
(Act) by persons with physical or developmental disabilities or mental 
impairments. Based on comments to that rule and current naturalization 
quality procedures, the Service has determined that a separate appeals 
process and additional quality procedures are unnecessary at this time. 
The Service, however, has amended the rule to include licensed doctors 
of osteopathy (DOs) as health care providers who are authorized to 
complete Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/18/99                     64 FR 7990

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1702-95

Agency Contact: Jody Marten, 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-AE02
_______________________________________________________________________




1867. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF DECISIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR 
IMMIGRATION REVIEW AND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 103

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by Program Office     02/05/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

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

RIN: 1115-AE46
_______________________________________________________________________




1868. DELEGATION OF IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 2; 8 CFR 287

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by Program Office     02/02/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Gary D. Witt
Phone: 202 305-2445

RIN: 1115-AE76
_______________________________________________________________________




1869. CHANGING THE NAME OF THE ALIEN REGISTRATION RECEIPT CARD TO THE 
PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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; ...

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/21/98                    63 FR 70313

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Valverde

[[Page 21475]]

Phone: 202 514-2763
Fax: 202 514-8661
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF01
_______________________________________________________________________




1870. 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.

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 287

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Limited to Agency 
Organization                    03/04/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James R. Hesse
Phone: 703 285-2482

RIN: 1115-AF02
_______________________________________________________________________




1871. PROCEDURE FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR BENEFITS SUBMITTED WITH 
INSUFFICIENT OR EXCESS FEES

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 103

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by Program Office     01/28/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Valverde
Phone: 202 514-2763
Fax: 202 514-8661
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF06
_______________________________________________________________________




1872. CHANGE IN BUSINESS PRACTICES: COLLECTION OF INTEREST, PENALTIES, 
AND HANDLING CHARGES FOR DELINQUENT PAYMENT OF EMPLOYER SANCTION FINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 274A

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Replaced by RIN 
1115-AF17                       01/15/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eugene Schulman
Phone: 202 616-9177
Fax: 202 514-7860

RIN: 1115-AF09
_______________________________________________________________________




1873. CHANGES IN THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE REGIONAL 
OFFICE ORGANIZATION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by Office of 
Management                      02/02/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Shiela Magruder
Phone: 202 514-3182
Fax: 202 514-8045

RIN: 1115-AF13
_______________________________________________________________________




1874. CLASSES OF ALIENS AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 274a.12

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn by Program Office     01/28/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Valverde
Phone: 202 514-2763

RIN: 1115-AF16
_______________________________________________________________________




1875.  REVOCATION OF NATURALIZATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1443

CFR Citation:  8 CFR 340

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the INS regulations relating to 
administrative revocation of naturalization by changing the burden of 
proof the INS must satisfy in order to administratively revoke a grant 
of naturalization and clarifying the 180-day period for the rendering 
of the district directors decision. This rule clarifies these issues in 
the final rule that was published in the Federal Register on October 
28, 1996, at 61 FR 55550.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Consolidated With RIN 1115-AE73 03/04/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1858-97

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

RIN: 1115-AF34
_______________________________________________________________________




1876.  IMMIGRATION PETITIONS; EMPLOYMENT CREATION ALIENS; 
REGIONAL CENTERS DESIGNATED UNDER THE IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PILOT PROGRAM

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 proposed regulations for 
regional center participation in the Immigrant Investor who seek to 
invest in approved regional centers. This role is obtaining significant 
pre-clearance comment and is subject to the results of the agency's 
review of the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program.

[[Page 21476]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Consolidated With RIN 1115-AE56 03/04/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1929-98

Agency Contact: Katharine A. Lorr, Staff Officer, Adjudications, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3228
Fax: 202 514-0198

RIN: 1115-AF36
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Legal Activities (LA)



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1877. 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                            06/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1878. 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 
(LDTAA), 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 LDTAA. The regulations also make other modifications to 
the existing regulations to facilitate the administration of FARA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/99

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, Criminal Division, Department of Justice, 
Room 9300, 1400 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-1216
Fax: 202 514-2836

RIN: 1105-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________




1879. 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.

[[Page 21477]]

On August 8, 1998, the FBI published an NPRM proposing the user fee to 
be charged for use of the NICS. On October 30, 1998 the FBI published a 
Final rule noting that the user fee would not be charged pursuant to 
congressional action. The Final rule also provides that by February 28, 
1999 the Department will issue a notice of proposed revision of the 
regulation setting forth a further reduced period of retention of 
information relating to approved transfers.

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 10/30/98 (63 FR 
58303)

Reduction of Retention Period  NPRM 03/03/99 (64 FR 10262)  NPRM 
Comment Period End 06/01/99 (64 FR 10263)  Final Rule 10/00/99

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: 304 625-3875

RIN: 1105-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________




1880. 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                            02/16/99                     64 FR 7562
NPRM Comment Period End         04/19/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Additional Information: (See also RIN 1105-AA50)

Agency Contact: Charles Marciano, Assistant General Counsel, Department 
of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 324-4523
Fax: 202 324-1039

RIN: 1105-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________




1881. 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                            06/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/99

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1882. FBI CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION SYSTEMS AND 
PROCEDURES

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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/99

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 Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20535-0001
Phone: 202 324-4523
Fax: 202 324-1039

RIN: 1105-AA63


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[[Page 21478]]

1883. UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE FEE FOR SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  28 USC 1921(b)

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 0.114 (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 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1884.  DESIGNATION OF AGENCIES TO RECEIVE AND INVESTIGATE 
REPORTS REQUIRED UNDER THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL PREDATORS 
ACT

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 13032

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, April 28, 1999.

Abstract: On October 30, 1998, Congress passed the Protection of 
Children from Sexual Predators Act of 1998 (PCSPA). The PCSPA requires 
providers of an electronic communication service or a remote computing 
service to the public, through a facility or means of interstate 
commerce, to report incidents of child pornography as defined by 
sections 2251, 2251A, 2252, 2252A, or 2260 of Title 18, United States 
Code to the appropriate Federal agency. In order to facilitate 
effective reporting, the PCSPA requires the Attorney General to 
``designate an agency'' to receive and investigate such reports of 
child pornography. The proposed rule sets forth the Attorney General's 
proposed designations and certain other matters covered by the PCSPA's 
reporting requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Terry R. Lord, Chief, Child Exploitation and Obscenity 
Section, Department of Justice, 1331 F Street NW., 6th Floor, 
Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-5780

RIN: 1105-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________




1885.  WAIVER FOR FIREARM PROHIBITION ON NON-IMMIGRANT VISA 
HOLDERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  PL 105-277, sec 121; 18 USC 922

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Gun Control Act of 1968 established categories of 
individuals who are prohibited from possessing a firearm. A provision 
of PL 105-277, the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1999, added non-
immigrant visa holders as an additional prohibited category. In the 
same Act, the Attorney General was authorized to grant a waiver for 
individuals disqualified by this new prohibited category. The waiver 
petition will be granted upon an applicant showing proof of 180 days of 
residency, a statement of character from the applicant's embassy or 
consulate, and upon a determination by the Attorney General that the 
waiver should be granted in the interests of justice so as not to 
jeopardize public safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jay Hoover, Senior Counsel, Department of Justice, Main 
Building, Room 4519, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-3737
Fax: 202 307-3137

RIN: 1105-AA66

[[Page 21479]]

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Legal Activities (LA)



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1886. 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                    06/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-5343
Fax: 202 514-1965

RIN: 1105-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________




1887. 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.
While CALEA required telecommunications carriers to be in compliance 
with section 103 by October 25, 1998, the FCC has since exercised 
(continued in Additional Information)

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.
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). 
Additionally, the FBI published a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) in the 
Federal Register on December 18, 1998 (63 FR 70160) which solicited 
information on and suggestions for developing reasonable methodologies 
for characterizing capacity requirements for telecommunications 
services and technologies other than local exchange, cellular, and 
broadband PCS. Comments were due on February 16, 1999. Information 
gathered in response to the NOI will be used in the development and 
promulgation of future Notices of Capacity for those services.

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 06/00/99

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) 12/18/98 (63 FR 
70160)  Proposed Notice of Capacity 03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: STATUTORY DEADLINE CONT: its authority under 
section 107 of CALEA to grant telecommunications carriers extensions of 
this compliance date. As a result of the FCC's order, carriers must now 
be in compliance with section 103 by June 30, 2000. Additionally, as a 
result of the publication of the Final Notice of Capacity for local 
exchange, cellular and broadband PCS carriers, these carriers must be 
in compliance with section 104 by March 12, 2001.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1888. CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES INFLATION ADJUSTMENT

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  PL 101-410 Fed. Civ. Monetary Penalties Inflation 
Adj. Act-

[[Page 21480]]

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                    05/00/99
Final Action Effective          06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1105-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________




1889. 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                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Rob Chapman, Social Science Analyst, Department of 
Justice, COPS Office, 1110 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 633-1295
Fax: 202 633-1386

RIN: 1105-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________




1890. 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 (cont. in 
Additional Info.)

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              11/10/98                    63 FR 62937
Final Action                    08/00/99
Final Action Effective          09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: LEGAL AUTHORITY CONT: from the President, April 
14, 1997, Delegation of Responsibilities Concerning FBI Employees Under 
the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978.

Agency Contact: Stuart Frisch, General Counsel, Justice Management 
Division, Department of Justice, National Place Building, 1331 
Pennsylvania Avenue 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)



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1891. 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

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Phone: 202 616-6444

RIN: 1105-AA16
_______________________________________________________________________




1892. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1893. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1894. 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: Joseph Dizinno
Phone: 202 324-4354
Fax: 202 324-5823
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1105-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Legal Activities (LA)



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1895. 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.

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 79

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/22/99                    64 FR 13686
Final Action Effective          04/21/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gerard W. Fischer
Phone: 202 616-4090

RIN: 1105-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




1896. GUIDELINES FOR MEGAN'S LAW AND THE JACOB WETTERLING CRIMES AGAINST 
CHILDREN AND SEXUALLY VIOLENT OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/05/99                      64 FR 572

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Bonnie J. Campbell
Phone: 202 616-8894

RIN: 1105-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Justice Programs (OJP)



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1897.  GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ON CAMPUSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-244, sec 829

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 90

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, February 4, 1999. Final, Statutory, 
April 5, 1999.

Abstract: This rule governs the provision of funds to institutions of 
higher education to develop and strengthen effective security and 
investigation strategies to combat violent crimes against women on 
campuses, particularly domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. 
Funds are authorized for developing, enlarging, and strengthening 
victim services in cases involving violent crimes against women on 
campuses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kathy Schwartz, Administrator, Violence Against Women 
Grants Office, Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, 810 
7th Street NW., Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 307-6026
Fax: 202 305-2589

RIN: 1121-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




1898.  PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3796 et seq; PL 104-238

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: The Bureau of Justice Assistance of the Department of Justice 
is amending the regulations governing the Federal Law Enforcement 
Dependents' Assistance (FLEDA) program, found at 28 CFR Part 32, 
Subpart B, to comply with the amendments to its authorizing statute, 42 
USC 3896, et seq, enacted by the Police, Fire and Emergency Officers' 
Educational Assistance Act of 1998, PL 104-238 (Nov. 13, 1998)(the PSOE 
Act). The PSOE Act expands the scope of eligibility for financial 
assistance for higher education to the dependents of all public safety 
officers, including state and local, who are killed or permanently and 
totally disabled in the line of duty. The regulatory amendments allow 
the spouses and children of all public safety officers who are killed 
or permanently and totally disabled in the line of duty and with 
respect to whom a claim has been approved under the Public Safety 
Officers' Benefits (PSOB) program, to receive these educational 
benefits. To reflect the expansion of the program, this rulemaking 
changes the program name from the ``Federal Law Enforcement Dependents' 
Assistance'' (FLEDA) program to the ``Public Safety Officers' 
Educational Assistance'' (PSOB) program. Likewise, the references in 28 
CFR Part 32, subpart B are changing from ``civilian Federal law 
enforcement'' or ``Federal law enforcement'' to ``public safety.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ashton Flemmings, Director, Public Safety Officers' 
Benefits Program, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Department of Justice, 
Office of Justice Programs, 810 7th Street NW., Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 616-9045
Fax: 202 307-3373

RIN: 1121-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Office of Justice Programs (OJP)



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1899. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/24/96                    61 FR 49969
Correction                      10/18/96                    61 FR 54333
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/24/96
Final Action                    10/00/99

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 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 307-2019

RIN: 1121-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________




1900. JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                    10/00/99

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 Street NW., Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 307-5924
Fax: 202 307-2819
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1121-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________




1901. BULLETPROOF 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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 Rule                      10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

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

RIN: 1121-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________




1902.  TIMING OF POLICE CORPS REIMBURSEMENTS OF EDUCATIONAL 
EXPENSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 14091, et seq

CFR Citation:  28 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations at 28 CFR 92.5 specify what educational expenses 
the Police Corps covers and how those expenses will be paid. Subsection 
(7) of 92.5 currently provides that financial aid reimbursements to 
college students who agree to serve as police in specifically 
designated areas for at least four years are made through four equal 
payments--one upon completion of each of the four years of required 
service. This rule changes the current provision to accelerate 
reimbursement. Under the revised provision, participants will be 
reimbursed in full by the time they successfully complete their first 
year of required service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Dalich, Director, Office of the Police Corps 
and Law Enforcement Education, Department of Justice, Office of Justice 
Programs, 810 7th Street, Room 6424, Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 616-3603

RIN: 1121-AA50
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