[The Regulatory Plan and 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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Department of Justice





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)                                            


  



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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

8 CFR Ch. I

21 CFR Ch. I

28 CFR Ch. I

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY:  Department of Justice.

ACTION:  Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY:  The Department of Justice is publishing its October 2000 
regulatory agenda pursuant to E.O. 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and 
Review,'' 58 FR 51735, and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 
sections 601-612 (1988).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Robert Hinchman, Senior Counsel, 
Office of Policy Development, Department of Justice, Room 4258, 950 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530, (202) 514-8059.

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

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

Dated:  September 21, 2000.

 Eleanor D. Acheson,

Assistant Attorney General, Office of Policy Development.

                                     Bureau of Prisons--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1935         Drug Abuse Treatment Programs: Disincentives and Enhanced Incentives...............     1120-AA88
1936         Classification and Program Review..................................................     1120-AA93
1937         Drug Testing Program...............................................................     1120-AA95
1938         Release of Information.............................................................     1120-AA96
1939         Administrative Remedy Program: Applicability to Contract Facilities................     1120-AA97
1940         Searching and Detaining or Arresting Persons Other Than Inmates: Denial of Visiting     1120-AB01
1941         Literacy Program: GED Requirements.................................................     1120-AB02
1942         Infectious Disease Management......................................................     1120-AB03
1943         District of Columbia Educational Good Time Credit..................................     1120-AB05
1944         Suicide Prevention Program.........................................................     1120-AB06
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                                       Bureau of Prisons--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1945         Volunteer Community Service Projects...............................................     1120-AA03
1946         Intensive Confinement Centers......................................................     1120-AA11
1947         Incoming Publications..............................................................     1120-AA15
1948         Infectious Diseases................................................................     1120-AA23
1949         Postsecondary Education Programs...................................................     1120-AA25
1950         Literacy Program...................................................................     1120-AA33
1951         Telephone Regulations and Inmate Financial Responsibility..........................     1120-AA49
1952         Incoming Publications: Nudity and Sexually Explicit Material or Information........     1120-AA59
1953         Good Conduct Time..................................................................     1120-AA62
1954         Drug Abuse Treatment and Intensive Confinement Center Programs: Early Release           1120-AA66
            Consideration.......................................................................
1955         Administrative Remedy Program: Excluded Matters....................................     1120-AA72
1956         Visiting Regulations: Prior Relationship...........................................     1120-AA77
1957         Smoking/No Smoking Areas...........................................................     1120-AA79
1958         Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications.................................................     1120-AA81
1959         Administrative Safeguards for Psychiatric Treatment and Medication; Military            1120-AA83
            Prisoners and District of Columbia Code Violators...................................
1960         Designation of Offenses Subject to Sex Offender Release Notification...............     1120-AA85
1961         Inmate Commissary Account Deposit Procedures.......................................     1120-AA86
1962         Searches of Housing Units, Inmates, Inmate Work Areas, and Persons Other Than           1120-AA90
            Inmates: Electronic Devices.........................................................

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1963         Occupational Educational Programs..................................................     1120-AA92
1964         Correspondence: Inspection of Outgoing General Correspondence......................     1120-AA98
1965         Release Gratuities, Transportation, and Clothing: Aliens...........................     1120-AA99
1966         Religious Beliefs and Practices: Nomenclature Change...............................     1120-AB04
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                                      Bureau of Prisons--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1967         Telephone Regulations and Inmate Financial Responsibility..........................     1120-AA39
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                                      Bureau of Prisons--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1968         Inmate Discipline: Prohibited Acts.................................................     1120-AA78
1969         Civil Contempt of Court Commitments................................................     1120-AA87
1970         Federal Tort Claims Act............................................................     1120-AA94
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                                   Civil Rights Division--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1971         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Public Accommodations and               1190-AA44
            Commercial Facilities...............................................................
1972         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services     1190-AA46
            (Reg Plan Seq. No. 70)..............................................................
1973         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government              1190-AA47
            Services; Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities; Accessibility Standards;
            Recreation Facilities...............................................................
1974         American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 Complaint Process;       1190-AA48
            Change to Document Abuse Definition Pursuant to the Illegal Immigration Reform and
            Immigrant Responsibility Act........................................................
1975         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age       1190-AA49
            in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance...................
1976         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State or Local Government               1190-AA50
            Facilities; Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities; Accessibility
            Standards; Play Areas...............................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                     Civil Rights Division--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1977         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services     1190-AA36
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                                    Civil Rights Division--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1978         Amendment to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities--          1190-AA31
            Implementation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964..........................

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1979         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                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1980         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Federally Assisted Programs and                1190-AA28
            Activities--Implementation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972..........
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                              Drug Enforcement Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1981         Guidelines for Providing Controlled Substances to Ocean Vessels....................     1117-AA40
1982         Sale by Federal Departments or Agencies of Chemicals Usable to Manufacture a            1117-AA47
            Controlled Substance................................................................
1983         Placement of Gamma-Butyrolactone in List I of the Controlled Substances Act (21         1117-AA52
            U.S.C. 802).........................................................................
1984         Waiver of Advance Notification Requirement to Import Acetone, 2-Butanone (MEK), and     1117-AA53
            Toluene.............................................................................
1985         Use of Marijuana for Industrial Purposes...........................................     1117-AA55
1986         Exemption from Import/Export Requirements for Personal Medical Use.................     1117-AA56
1987         Control of Red Phosphorus, White Phosphorus, and Hypophosphorous Acid (and Its          1117-AA57
            Salts) as List I Chemicals..........................................................
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                                Drug Enforcement Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1988         Definition and Registration of Disposers...........................................     1117-AA19
1989         Exemption of Chemical Mixtures.....................................................     1117-AA31
1990         Registration and Reregistration Application Fees...................................     1117-AA34
1991         Establishment of Freight Forwarding Facilities for DEA Distributing Registrants....     1117-AA36
1992         Implementation of the Methamphetamine Control Act; Regulation of Pseudoephedrine,       1117-AA44
            Phenylpropanolamine, and Combination Ephedrine Drug Products; Reports of Certain
            Transactions to Nonregulated Persons................................................
1993         Chemical Registration and Reregistration Fees......................................     1117-AA50
1994         Facsimile Transmission of Prescriptions for Patients Enrolled in Hospice Programs..     1117-AA54
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                               Drug Enforcement Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1995         Listed Chemicals; Final Establishment of Thresholds for Iodine and Hydrochloric Gas     1117-AA43
            (Hydrogen Chloride Gas).............................................................
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                               Drug Enforcement Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1996         Schedules of Controlled Substances: Exempt Anabolic Steroid Products...............     1117-AA51
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                          Executive Office for Immigration Review--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1997         Authority of Immigration Judges To Issue Civil Money Penalties.....................     1125-AA18
1998         Authorities Delegated to the Director of the Executive Office for Immigration           1125-AA27
            Review..............................................................................
1999         212(c) Relief for Certain Aliens in Deportation Proceedings On or Before April 24,      1125-AA29
            1996................................................................................
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                            Executive Office for Immigration Review--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2000         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                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2001         Discipline of Attorneys and Representatives........................................     1125-AA13
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                              Federal Bureau of Investigation--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2002         Implementation of Sections 104 and 109 of the Communications Assistance for Law         1110-AA00
            Enforcement Act.....................................................................
2003         Implementation of the National Stolen Passenger Motor Vehicle Information System        1110-AA01
            (NSPMVIS)...........................................................................
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                                Federal Bureau of Investigation--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2004         Operation of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.................     1110-AA02
2005         Implementation of the Pam Lychner Sexual Offender Tracking and Identification Act..     1110-AA04
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                               Federal Bureau of Investigation--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2006         Federal Convicted Offender DNA Data Base Program...................................     1110-AA03
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                              Immigration and Naturalization Service--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2007         Expansion of Expedited Removal of Certain Criminal Aliens Held in Federal, State,       1115-AF50
            and Local Jails.....................................................................
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                           Immigration and Naturalization Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2008         Revised Grounds of Inadmissibility, Waivers for Immigrants and Nonimmigrants, and       1115-AB45
            Exceptions (Reg Plan Seq. No. 71)...................................................
2009         Nonimmigrant Classes; S Classification; Law Enforcement Initiatives; Alien              1115-AD86
            Witnesses...........................................................................
2010         Establishing Criteria for Determining Countries Whose Citizens are Ineligible for       1115-AD96
            the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Program.............................................
2011         Employment Authorization Document Applications and Process.........................     1115-AE06
2012         Inspection of Persons Applying for Admission; International-to-International User       1115-AE37
            Fee.................................................................................
2013         Definition of the Term ``Lawfully Present'' for Purposes of Eligibility for Public      1115-AE51
            Benefits............................................................................
2014         Petition for Employment Creation Aliens............................................     1115-AE56
2015         Filing Factual Statements About Alien Prostitutes..................................     1115-AE60
2016         Use of Parole for Humanitarian Reason or Significant Public Benefit and Report to       1115-AE68
            Congress............................................................................
2017         Regulations Pertaining to Battered Aliens and to Mail Order Bride Businesses, as        1115-AE77
            Mandated by IIRIRA..................................................................
2018         En Route Inspections and Reimbursement for Immigration and Naturalization Service       1115-AE98
            Costs...............................................................................
2019         Special Immigrant Juvenile--Petitions..............................................     1115-AF11
2020         Progressive Clearance Stopovers....................................................     1115-AF23
2021         Documentary Requirements for Returning Residents...................................     1115-AF26
2022         Availability of Material Under Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act..........     1115-AF32
2023         Dismissal of Asylum Application for Unexcused Failure To Appear and Effect on           1115-AF38
            Eligibility for Employment Authorization............................................
2024         H-1B Nonimmigrant Worker Complaints Regarding U.S. Employer Violations Under the        1115-AF40
            American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act..............................
2025         American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act.............................     1115-AF41
2026         Special Immigrant Status for Certain NATO Civilian Employees.......................     1115-AF44
2027         Contracts With Transportation Lines................................................     1115-AF46
2028         Adjustment of Fees for Services at Land Border Ports-of-Entry......................     1115-AF55
2029         Manifest Requirements and Imposition of Fines Under Section 231 of the Act.........     1115-AF57
2030         Adjustment of Certain Fees of the Immigration Examinations Fee Account.............     1115-AF61
2031         Regulations Regarding Authority to Grant Asylum to Certain Arriving Aliens.........     1115-AF64
2032         Entry Requirements for Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the            1115-AF65
            Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau...........................................
2033         Inadmissibility To Enter the United States for Former U.S. Citizens Who Renounced       1115-AF69
            Citizenship to Avoid Taxation.......................................................
2034         Imposition of Fines for Violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act..........     1115-AF70
2035         Petitioning Requirements for the H-1C Nonimmigrant Classification Under Public Law      1115-AF76
            105-277.............................................................................
2036         Waivers of Fees....................................................................     1115-AF81
2037         Adjustment of Service Fee for Fingerprinting for Immigration and Naturalization         1115-AF83
            Benefits............................................................................
2038         Adding Actuaries and Plant Pathologists to Appendix 1603.D.1 of the North American      1115-AF85
            Free Trade Agreement................................................................
2039         Power of Attorney General to Terminate Deportation Proceedings and Initiate Renewal     1115-AF87
            Proceedings.........................................................................
2040         Establishment of Fee for Processing Genealogical Research Requests for INS Records.     1115-AF88
2041         Regulation Concerning Establishing Asylum Eligibility..............................     1115-AF92
2042         Concurrent Filing of Form I-140 and Form I-485.....................................     1115-AF93
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2043         Reduction of the Number of Acceptable Documents and Other Changes to Employment         1115-AB73
            Verification Requirements (Section 610 Review) (Reg Plan Seq. No. 72)...............
2044         Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence:                1115-AC70
            Conditional Residents and Fiance(e)s................................................
2045         Petitions for Employment-Based Immigrants..........................................     1115-AD55
2046         Fees for Participation in Dedicated Commuter Lanes at Selected Ports of Entry;          1115-AD82
            Collection of Fees Under the Dedicated Commuter Lane Program........................
2047         Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence; Temporary      1115-AD83
            Removal of Certain Restrictions on Eligibility......................................
2048         90-Day Modified Inspection of Alien Crew Members...................................     1115-AD95
2049         Petition To Classify Alien as Immediate Relative of a U.S. Citizen or as a              1115-AE04
            Preference Immigrant; Self-Petitioning for Certain Battered or Abused Alien Spouses
            and Children........................................................................

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2050         Miscellaneous Modifications to Naturalization Regulations..........................     1115-AE07
2051         Conditions on Nonimmigrant Status; Disclosure of Information.......................     1115-AE17
2052         Inspection and Expedited Removal of Aliens; Detention and Removal of Aliens;            1115-AE47
            Conduct of Removal Proceedings; Asylum Procedures...................................
2053         Agreement Promising Non-Deportation or Other Immigration Benefits..................     1115-AE50
2054         Petitioning Requirements for the H Nonimmigrant Classification.....................     1115-AE52
2055         Affidavit of Support on Behalf of Immigrants.......................................     1115-AE58
2056         Suspension of Privilege To Transport Aliens to the United States...................     1115-AE59
2057         Implementation of Hernandez v. Reno Settlement Agreement; Certain Aliens Eligible       1115-AE72
            for Family Unity Benefits After Sponsoring Family Member's Naturalization...........
2058         Certification of Certain Health Care Workers.......................................     1115-AE73
2059         Establishment of Preinspected Automated Lane (PAL) Program at Immigration and           1115-AE80
            Naturalization Service..............................................................
2060         Surrender of Aliens Ordered Removed From the United States.........................     1115-AE82
2061         Early Release for Removal of Criminal Aliens in State Custody for Nonviolent            1115-AE83
            Offenses............................................................................
2062         Amendment of the Regulatory Definition of Arriving Alien...........................     1115-AE87
2063         Asylum Procedures..................................................................     1115-AE93
2064         Adjustment of Status, Continued Validity of Nonimmigrant Status and Unexpired           1115-AE96
            Employment Authorization for Applicants Maintaining Nonimmigrant H or L Status......
2065         Verification of Eligibility for Public Benefits....................................     1115-AE99
2066         Fingerprinting Applicants and Petitioners for Immigration Benefits; Establishing a      1115-AF03
            Fee for Fingerprinting by the Service...............................................
2067         Processing, Detention, and Release of Juveniles....................................     1115-AF05
2068         Suspension of Deportation and Special Rule Cancellation of Removal for Certain          1115-AF14
            Nationals of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Former Soviet Bloc Countries...............
2069         Change in Business Practices: Collection of Interest, Penalties, and Handling           1115-AF17
            Charges for Delinquent Payment of Employer Sanctions Fines..........................
2070         Powers of the Attorney General To Authorize State or Local Law Enforcement Officers     1115-AF20
            To Carry Out Immigration Enforcement................................................
2071         Elimination of Immigration and Naturalization Service-Issued Mexican and Canadian       1115-AF24
            Border Crossing Cards and Consent to Reapply for Admission After Removal............
2072         Filing of Proposals for Designation as a Regional Center Approved To Participate in     1115-AF27
            the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program................................................
2073         Nonimmigrant Visa Exemption for Nationals of the British Virgin Islands Entering        1115-AF28
            the United States Through St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands..................
2074         Delegation of the Adjudication of Certain H-2A Petitions to the Department of Labor     1115-AF29
2075         Temporary Protected Status Amendments to the Requirements for Employment                1115-AF37
            Authorization Fee and Other Technical Amendments....................................
2076         Regulations Concerning the Convention Against Torture..............................     1115-AF39
2077         Interim Designation of Acceptable Receipts for Employment Eligibility Verification.     1115-AF42
2078         Inadmissibility and Deportability on Public Charge Grounds.........................     1115-AF45
2079         Adjustment of Status Under the 1966 Cuban Adjustment Act...........................     1115-AF48
2080         Application for Refugee Status; Acceptable Sponsorship Agreement Guaranty of            1115-AF49
            Transportation......................................................................
2081         Clarification of Parole Authority..................................................     1115-AF53
2082         Extending the Period of Duration of Status for Certain F and J Nonimmigrant Aliens.     1115-AF54
2083         Conditional Residence of Lawful Permanent Residence for Certain Alien Spouses and       1115-AF59
            Sons and Daughters; Battered and Abused Conditional Residents.......................
2084         Extension of 25-Mile Limit at Select Arizona Ports-of-Entry........................     1115-AF60
2085         Revoking Grants of Naturalization..................................................     1115-AF63
2086         Duplication and Electronic Generation of Forms.....................................     1115-AF66
2087         Registration and Fingerprinting of Aliens in the United States: Control of              1115-AF71
            Employment of Aliens................................................................
2088         National Interest Waivers for Second Preference Employment-Based Immigrant              1115-AF75
            Physicians Serving in Medically Underserved Areas or at Department of Veterans'
            Affairs Facilities..................................................................
2089         Expansion of Dedicated Commuter Lanes; Clarification of Driver's License                1115-AF77
            Requirement for Applicants to Dedicated Commuter Lanes and Automated Permit Port
            Programs............................................................................
2090         Waiving the Fingerprinting Requirement for Certain Disabled Naturalization              1115-AF80
            Applicants..........................................................................
2091         Detention of Aliens Order Removed..................................................     1115-AF82
2092         Implementation of the Numerical Limit on Asylum Grants and Refugee Admissions Based     1115-AF84
            on Resistance to Coercive Population Control Measures...............................

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2093         Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence; Sunset         1115-AF91
            Date Under Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act....................
2094         Powers of Duties of Service Officers; Petition to Classify Alien as Immediate           1115-AF94
            Relative of a U.S. Citizen or Preference Immigrant..................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2095         Visa Waiver Pilot Program..........................................................     1115-AB93
2096         Employer Sanctions Modifications...................................................     1115-AE21
2097         Regulations Relating to Temporary Protected Status.................................     1115-AE26
2098         Corporate Reorganizations (Mergers and Acquisitions) and E, H, L Nonimmigrant           1115-AE55
            Classification......................................................................
2099         F-1 Visa Abusers and Foreign Students..............................................     1115-AE63
2100         Employment Verification by Employers That Are Members of a Multi-Employer               1115-AE67
            Association.........................................................................
2101         Limiting Liability for Certain Technical and Procedural Violations of Paperwork         1115-AE70
            Requirements........................................................................
2102         Public Charge Bond Pilot Program...................................................     1115-AE78
2103         Extension of Deadline for Special Immigrant Religious Workers......................     1115-AF12
2104         Authorizing Suspension of Employment Authorization Requirements on the Basis of         1115-AF15
            Severe Economic Hardship for F-1 Students and Emergent Circumstances................
2105         Nonimmigrant Classes: Q-2 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Visitor     1115-AF51
2106         Authorizing Collection of Fee Levied on F, J, and M Nonimmigrant Classifications        1115-AF56
            Under Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA)..........
2107         Employment Authorization for Certificate of Citizenship Applicants.................     1115-AF90
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                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2108         Admission of Certain Nurses Seeking Nonimmigrant Classification Under the H-1A          1115-AD74
            Category............................................................................
2109         Rights of Habitual Residence Between the United States and the Governments of the       1115-AE61
            Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau.............................................
2110         Collection of Fees Under the Dedicated Commuter Lane Program, Port Passenger            1115-AE71
            Accelerated Service System (PORTPASS) Program.......................................
2111         Adjustment of Status for Certain Polish or Hungarian Parolees......................     1115-AE74
2112         Control of Aliens Departing From the United States.................................     1115-AE89
2113         Jurisdictional Change for the Los Angeles and San Francisco Asylum Offices.........     1115-AF18
2114         Treatment of Certain H Petitions Filed After the Numerical Cap Is Reached..........     1115-AF47
2115         Adjustment of Fees for the Land Border Inspection Fee Account......................     1115-AF62
2116         Landing Requirements for Passengers Arriving from Cuba.............................     1115-AF72
2117         Fingerprinting Certain Applicants for a Replacement Permanent Resident Care (Form I-    1115-AF74
            551)................................................................................
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                                      Legal Activities--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2118         Revision of 28 CFR Part 15 Pertaining to the Defense of Certain Suits Against           1105-AA62
            Federal Employees To Conform to the Federal Employees Liability Reform and Tort
            Compensation Act....................................................................
2119         Waiver for Firearm Prohibition On Non-Immigrant Visa Holders.......................     1105-AA66
2120         Motor Vehicle Salvage Regulations..................................................     1105-AA71

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2121         Claims Under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2000: Technical      1105-AA75
            Amendments; Expansion of Coverage to Uranium Mill Workers and Ore Transporters......
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                                       Legal Activities--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2122         Federal Claims Collection Standards (FCCS).........................................     1105-AA31
2123         Foreign Agents Registration Act; Regulations Revised and Clarified To Reflect           1105-AA45
            Changes in the Law..................................................................
2124         Designation of Agencies To Receive and Investigate Reports Required Under the           1105-AA65
            Protection of Children From Sexual Predators Act....................................
2125         Ethical Standards for Attorneys for the Government.................................     1105-AA67
2126         Enhanced Notice and Release Procedures for Owners of Seized Property Pursuant to        1105-AA74
            the CAFRA of 2000; Disposition of Seized Property Too Costly to Maintain;
            Consolidation of Department Regulations.............................................
2127         Access to Documents by Former Employees of the Department..........................     1105-AA76
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                                       Legal Activities--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2128         Violent Crime and Drug Emergency Areas.............................................     1105-AA29
2129         False Claims Amendments Act of 1986--Civil Investigative Demands...................     1105-AA42
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                                       Legal Activities--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2130         United States Marshals Service Fee for Services....................................     1105-AA64
2131         Accidental Release Prevention Requirements; Risk Management Programs Under the          1105-AA70
            Clean Air Act Section 112(r)(7) Distribution of Off-Site Consequence Analysis
            Information.........................................................................
2132         Rules Governing Petitions for Executive Clemency: Capital Cases....................     1105-AA72
2133         Rules Governing Executive Clemency: Victim Notification............................     1105-AA73
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                                  Office of Justice Programs--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2134         Grants Program for Indian Tribes...................................................     1121-AA41
2135         Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998.....................................     1121-AA48
2136         Environmental Impact Review Procedures for the VOI/TIS Grant Program...............     1121-AA52
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



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1935. DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS: DISINCENTIVES AND ENHANCED 
INCENTIVES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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                            09/20/00                    65 FR 56840
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/00
Final Action                    01/00/01
Final Action Effective          02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________




1936. CLASSIFICATION AND PROGRAM REVIEW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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                            12/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/01
Final Action                    04/00/01
Final Action Effective          05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA93
_______________________________________________________________________




1937. DRUG TESTING 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: 18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 
4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 4251 to 4255; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 
USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document consolidates into a single drug testing program 
separately stated regulations on alcohol testing and urine 
surveillance. The consolidated regulations provide for more flexibility 
in the use of testing methods.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/21/00                    65 FR 57126
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/00
Final Action                    02/00/01
Final Action Effective          03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________




1938. RELEASE OF INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 
3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 
5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510; 31 USC 3711(f)

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 513

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document revises Bureau regulations implementing the 
Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act in order to simplify the 
procedures and to eliminate unnecessary regulatory text.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/00
Final Action                    02/00/01
Final Action Effective          02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA96
_______________________________________________________________________




1939. ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDY PROGRAM: APPLICABILITY TO CONTRACT 
FACILITIES

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

[[Page 74013]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document revises the Bureau's regulations on the 
administrative remedy program in order to restate the provisions in 
plain language and to extend coverage under the program to inmates in 
contract facilities who have been committed to the custody of the 
Attorney General or the Director of the Bureau of Prisons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/01
Final Action                    02/00/01
Final Action Effective          03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________




1940. SEARCHING AND DETAINING OR ARRESTING PERSONS OTHER THAN INMATES: 
DENIAL OF VISITING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 511

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the current provisions for searching and detaining or 
arresting persons other than inmates, the Warden may restrict visiting 
to controlled situations or to more closely supervised visits when 
there is any suspicion that the visitor is introducing or attempting to 
introduce contraband, or when there has been a prior incident of such 
introduction or attempted introduction, or when there is any concern, 
based upon sound correctional judgment, about the visitor presenting a 
risk to the orderly running of the visiting room or area. When a 
controlled or closely supervised visit is not possible, the Warden may 
deny visiting privileges. The Bureau is proposing to replace the 
graduated imposition of sanctions with a more flexible response. A 
visitor who presents a risk to the orderly running of the visiting room 
or area could be denied visiting privileges regardless of the 
feasibility of providing a controlled or closely supervised visit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/01
Final Action                    02/00/01
Final Action Effective          03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AB01
_______________________________________________________________________




1941. LITERACY PROGRAM: GED REQUIREMENTS

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; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 520

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document addresses the relationship between 
participating in the literacy program and being eligible for good 
conduct time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/00
Final Action                    01/00/01
Final Action Effective          02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AB02
_______________________________________________________________________




1942.  INFECTIOUS DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 
4005; 18 USC 4042; ...

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 549

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document is a proposed rule (split from the interim 
final rule, RIN number 1120-AA23) on the correctional management of 
tuberculousis, HIV, and heptatitis B. The changes to the regulations 
address the circumstances under which the Bureau conducts voluntary and 
involuntary testing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AB03
_______________________________________________________________________




1943.  DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA EDUCATIONAL GOOD TIME CREDIT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 3568; 18 USC 3621; 18 USC 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 
USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081; 18 USC 4082; 18 USC 4161 to 4166; 
18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 523

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes procedures for awarding educational 
good time credit consistent with the D.C. Code for D.C. Code offenders 
in Bureau institutions or Bureau contract facilities under the National 
Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 who 
committed their offenses before August 5, 2000.

[[Page 74014]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/00
Final Action                    02/00/01
Final Action Effective          02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________




1944.  SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document revises Bureau regulations on the suicide 
prevention program for the sake of clarity and in order to remove 
agency management procedures which do not need to be stated in 
regulations. The revised regulations more clearly delineate for the 
inmate the procedures used to identify and protect inmates deemed to be 
at risk for suicide.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/00
Final Action                    02/00/01
Final Action Effective          03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1945. VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 1512; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510; 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

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________




1946. INTENSIVE CONFINEMENT CENTERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 524.31 to 524.34

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document 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
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/28/96
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/25/96
Final Action                    11/00/00
Final Action Effective          11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________




1947. INCOMING PUBLICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 551; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510; 28 USC 
1346(b); 28 USC 2671 to 2680; 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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 540.71

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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/18/94                     59 FR 2668

[[Page 74015]]

NPRM Comment Period End         03/21/94                     59 FR 2668
Final Action                    12/00/00
Final Action Effective          01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________




1948. 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                    12/00/00
Final Action Effective          12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________




1949. POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

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 
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 revises the Bureau's regulations on 
postsecondary education to exclude courses which are offered as part of 
an occupational education program. Courses which are offered as part of 
an occupational education program are to be covered by the Bureau's 
regulations on occupational education. The inmate is consequently 
responsible for paying postsecondary education tuition costs either 
through personal funds, community resources, or scholarships available 
to the inmate. This revision is intended to simplify the organization 
of the Bureau's regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/17/00                    65 FR 44400
NPRM Comment Period End         09/15/00
Final Action                    12/00/00
Final Action Effective          01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________




1950. LITERACY PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 544.70 to 544.76

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/26/97                    62 FR 50791
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/03/97
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/25/99
Final Action                    12/00/00
Final Action Effective          01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________




1951. TELEPHONE REGULATIONS AND INMATE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 540.105; 28 CFR 545.11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On January 2, 1996, BOP published an NPRM proposing 
limitations on telephone privileges and commissary privileges for 
inmates who refuse to participate in the inmate financial 
responsibility program (BOP 1050). On December 28, 1999, BOP finalized 
that portion of the NPRM pertaining to limitations on commissary 
privileges. BOP is continuing to work on addressing issues raised by 
its proposed limitations on telephone privileges for inmates who are 
inmate financial responsibility program

[[Page 74016]]

refusees. BOP will finalize that portion of its January 1996 NPRM in a 
separate document (BOP 1102).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

BOP 1050  NPRM 01/02/96 (61 FR 92)  NPRM Comment Period End 03/04/
96  Final Action 12/28/99 (64 FR 72798)  Final Action Effective 01/27/
00

BOP 1102  Final Action 12/00/00  Final Action Effective 01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




1952. INCOMING PUBLICATIONS: NUDITY AND SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL OR 
INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 551; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510; PL 104-208; 
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

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
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/01/96
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/06/97
Final Action                    11/00/00
Final Action Effective          12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________




1953. GOOD CONDUCT TIME

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 3568; 28 USC 509 to 510; 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

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              09/26/97                    62 FR 50786
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/03/97
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/25/97
Final Action                    11/00/00
Final Action Effective          12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________




1954. DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND INTENSIVE CONFINEMENT CENTER PROGRAMS: 
EARLY RELEASE CONSIDERATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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 Effective    10/09/97
Interim Final Rule              10/15/97                    62 FR 53690
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/15/97
Final Action                    11/00/00
Final Action Effective          11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________




1955. 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

[[Page 74017]]

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                            06/27/00                    65 FR 39767
NPRM Comment Period End         08/28/00
Final Action                    11/00/00
Final Action Effective          12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________




1956. VISITING REGULATIONS: PRIOR RELATIONSHIP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 551; 28 USC 509 to 510; 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

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                            05/18/99                    64 FR 27166
NPRM Comment Period End         07/19/99
Final Action                    11/00/00
Final Action Effective          12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________




1957. SMOKING/NO SMOKING AREAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 1512; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510; EO 13058; 
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

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
Second NPRM                     05/06/99                    64 FR 24468
Second NPRM Comment Period End  07/06/99
Final Action                    11/00/00
Final Action Effective          11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA79
_______________________________________________________________________




1958. OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) MEDICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 3621 to 3622; 28 USC 509 to 510; 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

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                    64 FR 10094
Final Action                    11/00/00
Final Action Effective          12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA81
_______________________________________________________________________




1959. ADMINISTRATIVE SAFEGUARDS FOR PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT AND 
MEDICATION; MILITARY PRISONERS AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CODE VIOLATORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 876b; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 
509 to 510; 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

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

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District of Columbia (DC) Code violators.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________




1960. DESIGNATION OF OFFENSES SUBJECT TO SEX OFFENDER RELEASE 
NOTIFICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 3565; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5031 to 5042; 
28 USC 509 to 510; 18 USC 2568 to 3569; 18 USC 3582; 18 USC 3621 to 
3622; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 4161 to 
4166; 18 USC 4201 to 4218

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
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/16/99
Final Action                    11/00/00
Final Action Effective          11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________




1961. 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 509 to 510; 31 USC 725; 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

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                            04/23/99                    64 FR 20126
NPRM Comment Period End         06/22/99
Final Action                    01/00/01
Final Action Effective          02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________




1962. 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 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 
28 USC 509 to 510; 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

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                     64 FR 9431
Final Action                    11/00/00
Final Action Effective          12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________




1963. 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                            07/17/00                    65 FR 44401
NPRM Comment Period End         09/15/00
Final Action                    11/00/00
Final Action Effective          12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________




1964. CORRESPONDENCE: INSPECTION OF OUTGOING GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE

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 540.14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends the Bureau's regulations on 
correspondence to require that outgoing inmate general correspondence 
at all institutions may not be sealed and may be read and inspected by 
staff. This amendment is intended to provide for the continued 
efficient and secure operation of the institution and to protect the 
public. The requirement does not apply to special mail.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/27/99                    64 FR 40718
NPRM Comment Period End         09/27/99
Final Action                    11/00/00
Final Action Effective          12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA98
_______________________________________________________________________




1965. RELEASE GRATUITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND CLOTHING: ALIENS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 3565; 18 USC 3568 to 3569; 18 USC 3582; 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 4201 to 4218; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 
USC 5031 to 5042; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 571.21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends the Bureau's regulations on release 
gratuities, transportation, and clothing to require that aliens being 
released to immigration authorities for the purpose of release, 
transfer to a community corrections center, or another processing 
center, be provided a $10 gratuity. Aliens being released with an order 
of deportation, exclusion, or removal, or aliens detained or serving 60 
days or less in contract facilities would not receive the gratuity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/04/99                    64 FR 53872
NPRM Comment Period End         12/03/99
Final Action                    11/00/00
Final Action Effective          12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA99
_______________________________________________________________________




1966.  RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND PRACTICES: NOMENCLATURE CHANGE

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, 5039; 28 USC 
509 to 510; 42 USC 1996; ...

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 548

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation renames the special diet that accommodates 
inmates' religious dietary practices. The old name was ``common fare'' 
and the new name will be ``the religious diet menu.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/00/00
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Room 739, HOLC, 320 First Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AB04
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1967. TELEPHONE REGULATIONS AND INMATE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 540

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/02/96                       61 FR 90
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/04/96


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA39

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1968. INMATE DISCIPLINE: PROHIBITED ACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 541.13

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/06/00                    65 FR 59724
Final Action Effective          11/06/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA78
_______________________________________________________________________




1969. CIVIL CONTEMPT OF COURT COMMITMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 522

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/26/00                    65 FR 34362
Final Action Effective          06/26/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA87
_______________________________________________________________________




1970. FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 543

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/26/00                    65 FR 34363
Final Action Effective          06/26/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi
Phone: 202 514-6655

RIN: 1120-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



_______________________________________________________________________




1971. 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 late 1999. In order to maintain 
consistency between ADAAG and the ADA Standards, the Department 
anticipates reviewing its ADA regulations during fiscal year 2000. 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.
This rulemaking will also address changes to the ADA Standards 
previously proposed in RIN 1190-AA26 and RIN 1190-AA38, which have been 
withdrawn. These changes will include technical specifications for 
facilities designed for use by children and accessibility standards for 
State and local government facilities that have previously been 
published by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance 
Board.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/01

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

RIN: 1190-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




1972. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE AND LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT SERVICES

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 70 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1190-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________




1973. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE AND LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT SERVICES; PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES; 
ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS; RECREATION FACILITIES

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

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 35; 28 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On July 9, 1999, the U.S. Architectural and Transportation 
Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) published a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), 
which form the basis of the Department's ADA Standards for Accessible 
Design. This NPRM would, for the first time, establish accessibility 
guidelines for the design of recreation facilities, such as health 
clubs, golf

[[Page 74021]]

courses, and amusement parks. The ADA (sections 204(c) and 306(c)) 
requires the Department's accessibility standards to be consistent with 
the Access Board's guidelines. Therefore, the Civil Rights Division 
expects to publish a NPRM proposing to adopt the revisions proposed by 
the Access Board and proposing related changes to the Department's 
regulations with respect to the operation of recreation facilities.
Individuals with disabilities cannot participate in the social and 
economic realms of the Nation without being able to access public 
entities and public accommodations throughout the country. Promulgating 
this amendment to the Department's ADA regulations will ensure that the 
regulations are consistent with the Access Board's ADA Accessibility 
Guidelines, thereby preventing the confusion that could develop if the 
Department's regulations were inconsistent with the Access Board 
guidelines. In addition, amending the Department's ADA regulations will 
improve the Department's overarching goal of improving access for 
persons with disabilities. The proposed rule will ensure that new 
recreation facilities are readily accessible to and usable by 
individuals with disabilities. As new recreation facilities are 
designed and constructed to be accessible, individuals with 
disabilities will enjoy the benefits of these facilities. Operators of 
recreation facilities will experience increased usage and patronage by 
individuals with disabilities. Designers and manufacturers will have a 
clear and consistent set of standards with which to work. Establishing 
uniform standards for accessibility has resulted in innovation and new 
designs that are cost effective and beneficial to everyone.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

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

RIN: 1190-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________




1974. AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS AND WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1998 
COMPLAINT PROCESS; CHANGE TO DOCUMENT ABUSE DEFINITION PURSUANT TO THE 
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND IMMIGRANT RESPONSIBILITY ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1182(n)(5); 8 USC 1324b(a)(6)

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 44.200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act 
(ACWIA)--enacted as part of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency 
Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1999--made various changes to the 
Immigration and Nationality Act (the INA) relating to temporary 
nonimmigrant professionals. In this rule (RIN 1190-AA48), the Civil 
Rights Division's Office of Special Counsel for Unfair Immigration-
Related Employment Practices will implement the ACWIA ``failure to 
select'' protections--codified in the INA at section 212(n)(5)--by 
establishing a process under which U.S. workers may file complaints 
against employers for denying them employment opportunities by 
improperly hiring temporary foreign professionals on H-1B visas. Under 
this process, the Attorney General may receive and review these 
complaints, and then--if there is reasonable cause to believe the 
allegations--initiate binding arbitration proceedings through the 
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). The Office of the 
Chief Administrative Hearing Officer of the Executive Office for 
Immigration Review will issue a rule implementing the Attorney 
General's authority to review arbitrators' decisions and, where 
appropriate, award administrative relief. These rules are being 
coordinated with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and 
the Department of Labor (DOL).
This rule also conforms the definition of document abuse under section 
274B of the INA to the amendment enacted in the Illegal Immigration 
Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) by adding an 
intent element. The amendment requires complainants to prove not only 
that a respondent requested more or different documents than required 
for employment eligibility verification or rejected documents that 
appeared reasonably genuine on their face but also that this action was 
taken with the purpose or intent of discriminating on the basis of 
citizenship status or national origin.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: By RIN 1115-AF40 (INS No. 1974-99) INS will 
implement the ACWIA ``whistleblower'' protection provisions--codified 
in the INA at section 212(n)(2)(C)(iv) and (v)--prohibiting retaliation 
against H-1B workers who disclose information which they believe 
indicates their employer has violated the law or regulations pertaining 
to labor condition applications for nonimmigrants. That rule will also 
enable an H-1B worker who files a complaint alleging retaliation to 
remain in the United States and seek authorization to work in the 
United States for a temporary period while his or her complaint is 
under review.
By RIN 1115-AF41 (INS No. 1975-99) INS will implement portions of ACWIA 
pertaining to new penalties for employers misrepresenting material 
facts in an H-1B application. That rule complements regulations to be 
issued by the Department of Labor (DOL). It also defines the term 
``United States employer'' and implements other provisions of ACWIA.

Agency Contact: John D. Trasvina, Special Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Civil Rights Division, Office of Special Counsel for 
Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices, P.O. Box 27728, 
Washington, DC 20038-7728
Phone: 202 616-5594
Fax: 202 616-5509

Larry P. Cote, Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration

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Review, 2400 Skyline Tower, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-3172
Fax: 703 305-0443

RIN: 1190-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________




1975.  NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL 
ORIGIN, HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL 
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 794; 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-7; 42 USC 6101 to 
6107; EO 12250

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 42.101 to 42.112; 28 CFR 42.501 to 42.540; 28 CFR 
42.700 to 42.736

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Justice proposes to make amendments to its 
regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
(Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 (Section 
504), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Discrimination Act). 
Together, these statutes prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, 
color, national origin, disability, and age in programs or activities 
that receive Federal financial assistance. In 1988, the Civil Rights 
Restoration Act (CRRA) added definitions of ``program or activity'' and 
``program'' to Title VI and added a definition of ``program or 
activity'' to Section 504 and the Age Discrimination Act. The added 
definitions were designed to clarify the broad scope of coverage of 
recipients' programs or activities under these statutes. The 
promulgation of this proposed regulation explicitly incorporates the 
CRRA's definition of ``program or activity'' and ``program'' into the 
Department's Title VI, Section 504, and Age Discrimination Act 
regulations. The Department's proposed regulation will be published as 
part of a joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking involving up to 24 
Federal agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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 Phone: 202 307-2678
Fax: 202 307-2678
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1190-AA49
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1976.  NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE OR 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FACILITIES; PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND COMMERCIAL 
FACILITIES; ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS; PLAY AREAS

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 35; 28 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On April 30, 1998, the United States Architectural and 
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) published a 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to supplement the ADA 
Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), which form the basis of the 
Department's ADA Standards for Accessible Design. This NPRM would, for 
the first time, establish accessibility guidelines for the design of 
play areas. The ADA (sections 204(c) and 306(c)) requires the 
Department's accessibility standards to be consistent with the Access 
Board's guidelines. Therefore, the Civil Rights Division expects to 
publish a NPRM proposing to adopt the revisions proposed by the Access 
Board and proposing related changes to the Department's regulations 
with respect to the operation of play areas. The Access Board intends 
to publish the play areas guidelines in final form in the fall of 2000.
Persons with disabilities cannot participate in the social and economic 
realms of the Nation without being able to access public entities and 
public accommodations throughout the county. Promulgating this 
amendment to the Department's ADA regulations will ensure that the 
regulations are consistent with the Access Board's ADA Accessibility 
Guidelines, thereby preventing the confusion that could develop if the 
Department's regulations were inconsistent with the Access Board 
Guidelines. In addition, amending the Department's ADA regulations will 
improve the Department's overarching goal of improving access for 
persons with disabilities. This rule is designed to ensure that new 
play areas are readily accessible to and usable by persons with 
disabilities. As new play areas are designed and constructed to be 
accessible, persons with disabilities will enjoy the benefits of these 
areas. Operators of play areas will experience increased usage and 
patronage by persons with disabilities. Designers and manufacturers 
will have a clear and consistent set of standards with which to work. 
Establishing uniform standards for accessibility has resulted in 
innovation and new designs that are cost effective and beneficial to 
everyone.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

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

RIN: 1190-AA50

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Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



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1977. 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 amendment revises 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 establishes 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 rule 
requires public entities to include a schedule for the implementation 
of these requirements in their transition plans. (The Civil Rights 
Division is considering extending the January 26, 2000, deadline to 
January 26, 2001, in the Final rule.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/95                    60 FR 58462
NPRM Comment Period End         01/26/96
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
03/01/1996                      02/06/96                     61 FR 4389
Final Action                    12/00/00

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

RIN: 1190-AA36
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



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1978. 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

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Merrily A. Friedlander
Phone: 202 307-2222
TDD Phone: 202 307-2678
Fax: 202 307-2678
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1190-AA31
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1979. 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

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Merrily A. Friedlander
Phone: 202 307-2222
TDD Phone: 202 307-2678
Fax: 202 307-2678
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1190-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



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1980. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED 
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES--IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION 
AMENDMENTS OF 1972

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 54 (New)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/30/00                    65 FR 52858
Final Action Effective          09/29/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Merrily A. Friedlander
Phone: 202 307-2222
TDD Phone: 202 307-2678
Fax: 202 307-2678
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1190-AA28

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Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



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1981. 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

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                            04/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-142

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

RIN: 1117-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________




1982. SALE BY FEDERAL DEPARTMENTS OR AGENCIES OF CHEMICALS USABLE TO 
MANUFACTURE A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 802; 21 USC 830; 21 USC 871(b); 21 USC 880; 21 
USC 958(f); 21 USC 965; 21 USC 890

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                            12/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: DEA-176

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

RIN: 1117-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________




1983. PLACEMENT OF GAMMA-BUTYROLACTONE IN LIST I OF THE CONTROLLED 
SUBSTANCES ACT (21 U.S.C. 802)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 106-172,signed into law on February 18, 2000, and 
known as the ``Hillory J. Farias and Samantha Reid Date-Rape Drug 
Prohibition Act of 1999'' amends section 102(34) of the Controlled 
Substance Act as amended (CSA) by designating gamma-butyrolactone 
(GBL), the precursor to gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), as a List I 
chemical. Reflecting this change in stature, the Drug Enforcement 
Administration (DEA) is amending its regulation to reflect the status 
of GBL as a List I chemical subject to the requirements of the CSA and 
its regulations. Establishments of a threshold for GBL will be the 
subject of a separate rulemaking. Therefore, unless and until a 
threshold is established, any distribution of GBL is a regulated 
transaction as described by 21 CFR 1300.02(b)(28). All handlers of GBL 
must comply with the CSA regulatory requirements pertaining to List I 
chemicals as described in the body of this document.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Placement of Gamma-Butyrolactone in List I of the Controlled Substance 
Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802)  Final Rule 04/24/00 (65 FR 21645)

Threshold for Gamma-Butyrolactone  NPRM 04/00/01  NPRM Comment Period 
End 06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-199, DEA-203

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

RIN: 1117-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________




1984.  WAIVER OF ADVANCE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT TO IMPORT 
ACETONE, 2-BUTANONE (MEK), AND TOLUENE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1313

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is proposing the amendment of its regulations to waive 
the advance notification requirement to import acetone, 2-Butanone 
(MEK), and toluene. DEA is also proposing the amendment of its 
regulations to waive the advance notification requirement to export 
less than 25.0 grams of ephedrine. DEA has determined that the advance 
notification requirement is

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not necessary for chemical diversion control. These to the regulations 
will ease regulatory burdens for both DEA and the regulated industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-197

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

RIN: 1117-AA53
_______________________________________________________________________




1985.  USE OF MARIJUANA FOR INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 802; 21 USC 811; 21 USC 812; 21 USC 871(b)

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1308

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is planning to publish three rules simultaneously in the 
Federal Register regarding the status of products manufactured from the 
cannabis plant. It is anticipated that the three rules will be as 
follows.
The first rule will be an interpretive rule, which will provide DEA's 
interpretation of existing law with respect to the listing of 
tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances 
Act (CSA) and DEA regulations. [Please see ``Additional Information'' 
for further details].
The second rule will be a proposed rule which will propose to revise 
the wording of the DEA regulations to more clearly reflect DEA's 
interpretation of the law as set forth in the interpretive rule. The 
proposed rule would make clear that the listing of THC in Schedule I 
includes both natural and synthetic THC and that any substance 
containing any amount of THC is a Schedule I controlled substance--even 
if such substance is made from ``hemp.''
The third rule will be an interim rule, which will exempt from 
application of the CSA and DEA regulations certain industrial ``hemp'' 
products. DEA would be issuing this rule to allow the continuation of 
what have historically been considered legitimate industrial uses of 
``hemp.'' Under this rule, industrial ``hemp'' products such as paper, 
rope, and clothing may continue to be marketed in the United States 
without being subject to the CSA. At the same time, in order to protect 
the public health and safety, the interim rule will not allow ``hemp'' 
products that result in THC entering the human body. In this manner, it 
will remain clear that the only lawful way THC may enter the human body 
is when a person is using a federally approved drug or when the person 
is the subject of federally approved research.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Clarification of Listing of Tetrahydrocannabinols  NPRM 11/00/00

Exemption from Control of Certain Industrial Products and Material 
Derived From the Cannabis Plant  Interim Final Rule 11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: While agencies are not required to include 
information regarding interpretive rules in the Unified Agenda, DEA is 
providing a description of this interpretive rule for informational 
purposes. The interpretive rule will provide DEA's interpretation of 
existing law with respect to the listing of tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) 
in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and DEA 
regulations. The rule will further provide DEA's interpretation of the 
current legal status of products containing THC. In recent months, DEA 
has received numerous inquiries from members of the public about the 
legal status of products made from ``hemp'' (portions of the cannabis 
plant excluded from the CSA definition of marijuana). As stated in this 
rule, DEA interprets the CSA such that any substance containing any 
amount of THC is a Schedule I containing any amount of THC is a 
Schedule I controlled substance--even if such substance is made from 
``hemp.''

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

RIN: 1117-AA55
_______________________________________________________________________




1986.  EXEMPTION FROM IMPORT/EXPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL 
MEDICAL USE

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; 21 USC 956

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is proposing to amend its regulations to fifty dosage 
units the quantity of Schedule II, III, IV and V controlled substances 
that may be imported for personal medical use by United States (U.S.) 
residents entering the U.S. A dosage unit is considered by DEA to be 
the basic unit used to quantify the amount to be taken in normal usage. 
The proposed fifty dosage unit limit would not apply to a U.S. resident 
who has a valid U.S. practitioner's prescription. This proposed 
rulemaking implements the provisions of the Controlled Substances 
Trafficking Prohibition Act of 1998.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-192

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

RIN: 1117-AA56


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1987.  CONTROL OF RED PHOSPHORUS, WHITE PHOSPHORUS, AND 
HYPOPHOSPHOROUS ACID (AND ITS SALTS) AS LIST I CHEMICALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Because of their use and importance in the illicit 
manufacture of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, DEA 
is proposing the addition of red phosphorus, white phosphorus (also 
known as yellow phosphorus) and hypophosphorous acid (and its salts) as 
List I chemicals. These phosphorus chemicals have been identified as 
being important chemicals for the illicit production of 
methamphetamine. As List I chemicals, handlers of these materials will 
be subject to Controlled Substances Act (CSA) chemical regulatory 
controls including registration, recordkeeping, reporting, and import/
export requirements. DEA has determined that these controls are 
necessary to prevent the diversion of these chemicals to clandestine 
drug laboratories.
DEA has conducted an extensive review of the phosphorus industry, 
publishing an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. DEA's review 
indicated that there are only two domestic producers of white 
phosphorus and three producers of red phsophorus, or hypophosphorus 
acid (and its salts). While producers of white phosphorus will be 
required to register with DEA and maintain records of each regulated 
transaction (i.e., all transactions of these chemicals), over 98% of 
the phosphorus produced is converted to a form not impacted by this 
regulation. The remaining 2% of the phosphorus (used domestically) is 
utilized in its elemental form (i.e., as red phosphorus or white 
phosphorus) or used to produce all other phosphorus chemicals. 
Therefore, this regulation will only affect the distribution of less 
than 2% of the of the industry at the end user level.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/02/00                     65 FR 4913
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/03/00
NPRM                            09/25/00                    65 FR 57577
NPRM Comment Period End         11/24/00
Final Action                    05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-198

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

RIN: 1117-AA57
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



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1988. 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
Interim Final Rule              04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-108

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

RIN: 1117-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________




1989. EXEMPTION OF CHEMICAL MIXTURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 has published proposed regulations intended to establish 
the least possible burden on industry while remaining consistent with 
the requirements of the law. Comments received on the proposed 
regulations are currently being reviewed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/16/98                    63 FR 49506

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NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
04/16/99                        02/12/99                     64 FR 7144
NPRM Comment Period End         04/16/99
Final Rule                      04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-137

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

RIN: 1117-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________




1990. 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 Rule                      04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-140

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

RIN: 1117-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________




1991. ESTABLISHMENT OF FREIGHT FORWARDING FACILITIES FOR DEA 
DISTRIBUTING REGISTRANTS

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 1300; 21 CFR 1304; 21 CFR 1301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA amended 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 amendments establish the regulatory guidelines 
under which registrants may utilize a freight forwarding facility while 
shipping controlled substances to another registrant.
DEA intended that its use of the term Freight Forwarding Facility would 
be consistent with industry's use and understanding of that term. 
However, subsequent to publication of the final rule, DEA learned that 
the term Freight Forwarding Facility has different meanings to 
different industry participants and, further, that not all industry 
participants understand this term in the same way that DEA does. 
Accordingly, DEA plans an additional rulemaking to clarify the use of 
this term.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/18/96                    61 FR 66637
NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/97
Final Rule                      07/19/00                    65 FR 44674
Correction                      07/25/00                    65 FR 45829
Correction                      08/14/00                    65 FR 49483
Clarifying Rulemaking           02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-143

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

RIN: 1117-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________




1992. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE METHAMPHETAMINE CONTROL ACT; REGULATION OF 
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE, AND COMBINATION EPHEDRINE DRUG 
PRODUCTS; REPORTS OF CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS TO NONREGULATED PERSONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/07/97                    62 FR 52294

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NPRM Comment Period End         12/08/97                    62 FR 52294
Final Rule                      12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-163

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

RIN: 1117-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




1993. CHEMICAL REGISTRATION AND REREGISTRATION FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 821; 21 USC 822; 21 USC 823; 21 USC 824; 21 USC 
830; 21 USC 871 (b); 21 USC 875; 21 USC 877; 21 USC 958

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1309

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) proposes to amend 
its application fees for registration and reregistration of 
manufacturers, distributors, importers, and exporters of List I 
chemicals, as authorized by section 3(a) of the Domestic Chemical 
Diversion Control Act of 1993 (DCDCA), reducing the fees from $595.00 
to $326.00 for initial registration, and the reregistration fees from 
$477.00 to $171.00. Fees for retail registrants will increase from 
$255.00 to $326.00 for registration, and from $116.00 to $171.00 for 
reregistration. Office of Management and Budget Circular A-25 requires 
a periodic review of user charges for agency programs. This review will 
bring fees into alignment with current changes in costs or market 
values.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/01/99                    64 FR 67216
NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/00
Final Rule                      12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-185

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

RIN: 1117-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




1994.  FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION OF PRESCRIPTIONS FOR PATIENTS 
ENROLLED IN HOSPICE PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1306

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is proposing to amend Title 21, Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR), Section 1306.11 to clearly articulate that 
prescriptions for Schedule II narcotic substances for patients enrolled 
in hospice care certified by Medicare under Title XVIII or licensed by 
the state may be transmitted by facsimile. The regulation as it is 
currently worded grants this allowance for Schedule II prescriptions 
for patients ``residing in a hospice...'' and unintentionally omits the 
significant number of patients receiving hospice care who reside at 
home. This rule is intended to clarify industry questions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/25/00                    65 FR 45712
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/25/00                    65 FR 45712
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/25/00
Final Rule                      12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-190

Sectors Affected: None

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

RIN: 1117-AA54
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



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1995. LISTED CHEMICALS; FINAL ESTABLISHMENT OF THRESHOLDS FOR IODINE AND 
HYDROCHLORIC GAS (HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1310

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/30/97                    62 FR 51072
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/97
Final Rule Request Comment      08/02/00                    65 FR 47309
Final Rule Effective            08/02/00
Correction                      08/08/00                    65 FR 48546
Comment Period End              09/01/00


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Sapienza
Phone: 202 307-7183

RIN: 1117-AA43

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Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



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1996. SCHEDULES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: EXEMPT ANABOLIC STEROID 
PRODUCTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1308

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      07/14/00                    65 FR 43690
Final Rule Effective            07/14/00                    65 FR 43690
Republication                   08/02/00                    65 FR 47306

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Sapienza
Phone: 202 307-7183

RIN: 1117-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)



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1997. AUTHORITY OF IMMIGRATION JUDGES TO ISSUE CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 3 CFR, 1949 to 1953 Comp, p 1002; 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

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), 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 3.102 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1125-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________




1998. AUTHORITIES DELEGATED TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR 
IMMIGRATION REVIEW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 1252b; 8 
USC 1362; 28 USC 509-10; 28 USC 1746

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 240; 28 CFR

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule outlines the authorities and powers (and 
limitations thereto) delegated by the Attorney General to the Director 
of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), the Chairman of 
the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the Chief Immigration 
Judge. These authorities include such managerial responsibilities as: 
Issuing operational instructions, setting policies, providing for the 
training of staff, and ensuring the efficient disposition of cases. One 
of the limitations on the powers of the Director of EOIR, the Chairman 
of the BIA, and the Chief Immigration Judge is that they cannot direct 
the result of a case adjudication assigned to someone else. Further, 
the Director of EOIR cannot adjudicate cases.
Additionally, this rule makes technical amendments to better describe 
EOIR's components: The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), the Office 
of the Chief Immigration Judge (OCIJ), and the Office of the Chief 
Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Adkins-Blanch, General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 2400 Skyline Tower, 
5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1125-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________




1999.  212(C) RELIEF FOR CERTAIN ALIENS IN DEPORTATION 
PROCEEDINGS ON OR BEFORE APRIL 24, 1996

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 8 USC 1101 note; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1252 
note; 8 USC 1324b; 8 USC 1362; 28 USC 509 to 510; 28 USC 1746; Reorg 
Plan No 2 of 1950; 3 CFR, 1949-1953 Comp, p 1002

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule creates a uniform procedure for applying the law as 
enacted by the Anterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA). 
This rule allows certain aliens in deportation proceedings that 
commenced before April 24, 1996, to apply for relief pursuant to 
section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/18/00                    65 FR 44476
NPRM Comment Period End         08/17/00
NPRM Comment Period Extended    10/00/00
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    10/00/00
Final Action                    11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: EOIR 127

Agency Contact: Charles Adkins-Blanch, General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 2400 Skyline Tower, 
5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1125-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)



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2000. 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                    12/00/00

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: Charles Adkins-Blanch, Acting General Counsel, 
Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 2400 
Skyline Tower, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1125-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)



_______________________________________________________________________




2001. DISCIPLINE OF ATTORNEYS AND REPRESENTATIVES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 292

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/27/00                    65 FR 39513
Final Action Effective          07/27/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jennifer Barnes
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1125-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)



_______________________________________________________________________




2002. 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). The FBI is currently preparing a supplemental notice of 
proposed rulemaking which will define the terms ``replaced'' and 
``significantly upgraded or otherwise undergone major modification.''
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

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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 was used in publishing the 
Further Notice of Inquiry (FNOI) on June 30, 2000 (65 FR 40694). 
Comments were due August 29, 2000. Information gathered in response to 
the FNOI will be used in the publication of an Initial Notice of 
Capacity for developing reasonable capacity methodologies for the 
paging, mobile satellite, specialized mobile radio, and enhanced 
specialized radio services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

``Significant upgrade or major modification''  ANPRM Soliciting Input 
on Term 11/19/96 (61 FR 58799)  ANPRM Comment Period End 12/19/96  NPRM 
Proposing Definition 04/28/98 (63 FR 23231)  NPRM Comment Period End 
06/29/98  Supplemental NPRM Proposing Definitions 12/00/00

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, MSS, SMR, ESMR  Notice of 
Inquiry (Cap Methodology) 12/18/98 (63 FR 70160)  Further Notice of 
Inquiry (Cap Methodology) 06/30/00 (65 FR 40694)  Initial Notice of 
Capacity 10/00/01

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. If compliance is 
not reasonably achievable through application of available technology, 
the carrier may petition the FCC for an extension of up to two years. 
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.
Transferred from RIN 1105-AA39.

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

Charles Fogle, SSA, CALEA Implementation Section, Department of 
Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Suite 300, 14800 Conference 
Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: 703 814-4836

RIN: 1110-AA00
_______________________________________________________________________




2003. 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 (NSPMVIS) 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 and junk or salvage vehicles. 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. In order to verify the theft 
status of a part or junk or salvage vehicle, an identification number 
will have to be obtained from the part or vehicle.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: (RIN 1110-AA01 has been transferred from RIN 
1105-AA44.)
The Criminal Division will issue a related regulation to implement the 
National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS). As required 
by statute, 49 U.S.C. section 30504(a), the regulation will direct junk 
yard and salvage yard operators and insurance carriers to file monthly 
reports with the operator of the NMVTIS concerning vehicles in their 
possession. (See RIN 1105-AA71.)

Agency Contact: Stephen A. Bucar, Domestic Projects Planning Unit, 
Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, CJIS Division, 
Module C-3, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, WV 26306
Phone: 304 625-2751
Fax: 304 625-3875

RIN: 1110-AA01

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Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)



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2004. OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM

Priority: Other Significant

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

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

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

Abstract: This rule notifies State and local law enforcement agencies 
and Federal Firearms Licensees of the establishment of the National 
Instant Check System (NICS). On June 4, 1998, the FBI published an NPRM 
setting forth the policies and procedures regarding use of the system, 
including regulations pertaining to the security and privacy of 
information.
On August 8, 1998, the FBI published an NPRM proposing the user fee to 
be charged for use of the NICS. 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. On March 3, 1999 the FBI 
published an NPRM proposing a reduced period of record retention.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

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

NICS User Fee  NPRM 08/17/98 (63 FR 43893)  NPRM 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 10262)  Interim Final Rule 11/00/
00  Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1105-AA51.

Agency Contact: Fanny L. Haslebacher, Attorney Advisor, Access 
Integrity Unit, Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 
CJIS Division, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, WV 26306-0147
Phone: 304 625-2000

RIN: 1110-AA02
_______________________________________________________________________




2005. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PAM LYCHNER SEXUAL OFFENDER TRACKING AND 
IDENTIFICATION ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 
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. On February 16, 1999, at 64 FR 7562, the FBI published a 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on this subject. Comments 
submitted on the NPRM are currently being reviewed. It is anticipated 
that this regulation will be finalized by January 2001.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/16/99                     64 FR 7562
NPRM Comment Period End         04/19/99                     64 FR 7562
Final Action                    01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1105-AA56.

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

RIN: 1110-AA04
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)



_______________________________________________________________________




2006. FEDERAL CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Melissa Anne Smrz
Phone: 202 324-4354
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1110-AA03

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Department of Justice (DOJ)                               Prerule Stage


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




2007. EXPANSION OF EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL ALIENS HELD IN 
FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL JAILS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 
1184; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 235

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice advises the public that the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service intends to apply the expedited removal 
provisions of section 235(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
on a pilot basis to certain criminal aliens being held in three 
correctional facilities in the State of Texas. This action will not 
become effective until the Service evaluates and addresses public 
comments and informs the public by notice in the Federal Register when 
the expedited removal provisions will be implemented. This pilot 
program will last for a period of 180 days, and will be followed with 
an evaluation of the program. The Service believes that implementing 
the expedited removal provisions to persons who have been found by a 
Federal judge to be guilty of illegal entry and are serving short 
criminal sentences will result in faster removal of those criminal 
aliens. This will ensure prompt immigration determinations in those 
cases and consequently will save Service detention space and 
immigration judge and trial attorney resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/22/99                    64 FR 51338
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/22/99
Second ANPRM                    02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local

Additional Information: INS No. 1998-99

Agency Contact: Ms. Isabelle Chewning, Detention and Deportation 
Officer, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 
Suite 800, 801 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7797

Robert Evans, Detention and Deportation Officer, Detention and 
Deportation Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 353-7218

RIN: 1115-AF50
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




2008. REVISED GROUNDS OF INADMISSIBILITY, WAIVERS FOR IMMIGRANTS AND 
NONIMMIGRANTS, AND EXCEPTIONS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 71 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1115-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________




2009. NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES; S CLASSIFICATION; LAW ENFORCEMENT 
INITIATIVES; ALIEN WITNESSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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
NPRM-INS No. 1728               03/00/01
Final Action-INS No. 1683       03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

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

Agency Contact: Song Park, Adjudications Division, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 3214, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AD86
_______________________________________________________________________




2010. ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING COUNTRIES WHOSE CITIZENS ARE 
INELIGIBLE FOR THE TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA (TWOV) PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 CFR 2; 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 
1221; 8 USC 1229

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 234.2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This 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

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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

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Rule                   03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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 F. Hutnick, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Inspections Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, Room 4064, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 616-7499
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AD96
_______________________________________________________________________




2011. 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 (INS No. 1707-95) will provide a more efficient process 
for centralized production of the new EAD card.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Rule                   01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: The employment authorization document (EAD) 
applications and process proposed rule (INS No. 1707-95) 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 resolved 
during the next few months.

Agency Contact: Michael Hardin, Adjudications Divison, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 3214, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-8807

RIN: 1115-AE06
_______________________________________________________________________




2012. INSPECTION OF PERSONS APPLYING FOR ADMISSION; INTERNATIONAL-TO-
INTERNATIONAL USER FEE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1356

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 286

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service (Service) regulations to require air carriers to 
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). This action is necessary since the Service is required to 
inspect all aliens who are applicants for admission or otherwise 
seeking admission or readmission to or transit through the United 
States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1757

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

RIN: 1115-AE37
_______________________________________________________________________




2013. DEFINITION OF THE TERM ``LAWFULLY PRESENT'' FOR PURPOSES OF 
ELIGIBILITY FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 31 USC 9701; EO 12356; 47 FR 14874 to 
15557;

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3 CFR 1982 comp; 8 CFR 2; 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

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                            02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: INS No. 1792-96

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

John W. Brown, Staff Officer, Adjudications Division, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 3214, 425 I 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177
Fax: 202 514-0198

RIN: 1115-AE51
_______________________________________________________________________




2014. PETITION FOR EMPLOYMENT CREATION ALIENS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1186b; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1224; 8 USC 
1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 
1182; 8 USC 1183; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1186a

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 Pilot Program 
for employment creation immigrants who seek to invest in approved 
regional centers. This rule 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. 1969-98            03/00/01
NPRM-INS No. 1798-96             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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 information collections.

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

RIN: 1115-AE56
_______________________________________________________________________




2015. 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            01/00/01

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, Room 1000, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-0557

RIN: 1115-AE60
_______________________________________________________________________




2016. 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.

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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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/01
Final Rule-INS No. 1817-96      04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Additional Information: INS No. 1840-97
This rule effects the following section of the I&NA - section 212, as 
amended by sections 602 IIRIRA.
(See also RIN 1115-AF53)

Agency Contact: Yvette LaGonterie, Director, Parole Branch, Office of 
Field Operations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Attn: ULLICO Bldg, Third Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202 305-2674

RIN: 1115-AE68
_______________________________________________________________________




2017. 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 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).
 

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM-INS No. 1838-97 Comments 
Due 09/15/97                    07/16/97                    62 FR 38041
Interim Rule-INS No. 1845-97    11/13/97                    62 FR 60769
NPRM-INS No. 1838-97            12/00/00
Final Rule-INS No. 1845-97      04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No.1838-97. The Service submitted its 
report on international matchmaking organizations which can be found on 
the INS website. The Service is currently preparing the informational 
brochures which the organizations will be required to provide to women 
recruits.

Agency Contact: Karen FitzGerald, Adjudications Division, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________




2018. 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                            04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1784-96

Agency Contact: Sam Farmer, Assistant Chief Inspector, Inspections 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 4064, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-8153

RIN: 1115-AE98
_______________________________________________________________________




2019. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE--PETITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 CFR 2

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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1948-98

Agency Contact: Michael C. Biggs, Adjudications Division, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 3214, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AF11
_______________________________________________________________________




2020. 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                            02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: INS No. 1930-98

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

RIN: 1115-AF23
_______________________________________________________________________




2021. 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            12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1932-98

Agency Contact: Una Brien, Director, National Fines Office, Inspections 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Suite 425, 1525 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 202 305-7018

RIN: 1115-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________




2022. 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 1101; 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 and maintain an electronic reading 
room. It further updates the timing of responses to requests by 
extending the response time from 10 to 20 working days. 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                            01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No.1942-98

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

RIN: 1115-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________




2023. DISMISSAL OF ASYLUM APPLICATION FOR UNEXCUSED FAILURE TO APPEAR 
AND EFFECT 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

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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                            03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2011-99

Agency Contact: Joanna Ruppel, Supervisor for Asylum Operations, 
International Affairs, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 3rd Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2663

RIN: 1115-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________




2024. 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 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1258; 8 USC 
1324

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 248; 8 CFR 274a; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: Section 413 of Public Law 105-277 was effective upon 
enactment, October 21, 1998.

Abstract: The American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act 
(ACWIA), enacted as part of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency 
Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1999, made various changes to the 
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) relating to nonimmigrant 
temporary workers. By this rule (RIN 1115-AF40, INS No. 1974-99), INS 
will amend certain parts of regulation to implement the ACWIA 
``whistleblower'' provision, codified at INA 212 (n)(C)(iv) and (v), 
that prohibit retaliation against H-1B workers who disclose information 
that their U.S. employer has violated the law or regulations pertaining 
to labor condition applications filed with the DOL. This rule will 
describe the process established by the INS and DOL jointly to enable 
an H-1B nonimmigrant who files a complaint alleging intimidation, 
coercion, threats, blacklisting, or other discrimination to remain 
temporarily in the United States and seek employment authorization. The 
DOL will amend its regulations, as necessary, to implement its role in 
this process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: By a related rule (RIN 1115-AF41, INS No. 1975-
99), INS will be implementing those portions of ACWIA pertaining to new 
penalties for employers misrepresenting material facts in an H-1B 
application. That rule complements regulations to be issued by the 
Department of Labor (DOL). It also defines the term ``United States 
employer'' and implements other provisions of ACWIA.
In RIN 1190-AA48, the Civil Rights Division, in cooperation with DOL, 
will implement the ACWIA ``failure to select'' protections--codified in 
the INA at section 212(n)(5)--by establishing a process under which 
United States workers may file complaints against employers for denying 
them employment opportunities by improperly hiring temporary foreign 
professionals on H-1B visas. Under that process, the Attorney General 
may receive and review these complaints, and then--if there is 
reasonable cause to believe the allegations--initiate binding 
arbitration proceedings through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation 
Service (FMCS).
INS No. 2021-99

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

RIN: 1115-AF40
_______________________________________________________________________




2025. 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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act 
(ACWIA)--enacted as part of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency 
Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1999--made various changes to the 
Immigration and Nationality Act (the INA) relating to nonimmigrant 
skilled workers. This rule (RIN 1115-AF41; INS No. 1975-99) implements 
those portions of ACWIA pertaining to new penalties for employers 
misrepresenting material facts in an H-1B application. This rule 
complements regulations to be issued by the Department of Labor (DOL). 
It also defines the term ``United States employer'' and implements 
other provisions of ACWIA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: By a related rule (RIN 1115-AF40; INS 1974-99), 
INS will implement the ACWIA ``whistleblower protection'' provisions--
codified in the INA at section 212(n)(2)(C)(iv) and (v)--prohibiting 
retaliation against H-1B workers who disclose information that their 
employer has violated the law or regulations pertaining to labor 
condition applications for nonimmigrants. That rule will also enable an 
H-1B worker who files a complaint alleging retaliation to remain

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in the United States and seek authorization to work in the United 
States for a temporary period while his or her complaint is under 
review.
In 1190-AA48, the Civil Rights Division, in cooperation with DOL, will 
implement in the Justice Department's regulations the ACWIA ``failure 
to select'' protections--codified in the INA at section 212(n)(5)--by 
establishing a process under which United States workers may file 
complaints against employers for denying them employment opportunities 
by improperly hiring temporary foreign professionals on H-1B visas. 
Under that process, the Attorney General is to receive and review these 
complaints, and then--where there is reasonable cause to believe a 
complainant's allegations--initiate binding arbitration proceedings 
through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).

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

RIN: 1115-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________




2026. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT STATUS FOR CERTAIN NATO CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC 
1154

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 274

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations by establishing procedures for certain North Atlantic 
Treaty Organization (NATO) civilian employees and their family members 
to receive special immigrant status in the U.S. and become lawful 
permanent residents of this country. This rule also offers nonimmigrant 
status to any parent or child of a NATO civilian employee who has been 
granted special immigrant status. This rule is intended to ensure the 
qualifying NATO employees and their family members are aware of their 
opportunity to acquire special immigrant status and adjustment of 
status or otherwise obtain corresponding nonimmigrant status.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1984-99

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

RIN: 1115-AF44
_______________________________________________________________________




2027. CONTRACTS WITH TRANSPORTATION LINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1228

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 233

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend INS regulations by providing 
signature authority for forms I-420, Agreement (Land-Border) Between 
Transportation Line and the U.S., I-425, Agreement (Pre-Inspection) 
Between Transportation Line and the U.S. (At Places Outside U.S.), and 
I-426, Immediate and Continuous Transit Agreement Between a Transport 
Line & U.S., to the Commissioner or her delegated representative. This 
change is required by section 308 of IIRIRA which amended section 233 
(a) of the I&NA, by requiring carriers transporting aliens to the U.S. 
from all ``foreign territory and adjacent islands'' to enter into a 
contract with the U.S. prior to transportation of such aliens. Another 
change is to remove the signature authority of the Associate 
Commissioner for Examinations for the aforementioned Agreements because 
the position was abolished.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No.1994-99

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

RIN: 1115-AF46
_______________________________________________________________________




2028. ADJUSTMENT OF FEES FOR SERVICES AT LAND BORDER PORTS-OF-ENTRY

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 239; 8 CFR 287

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to adjust the fees charged by the INS for 
services provided in the processing and issuance of documents at land 
border ports-of-entry. The fee adjustment is necessary to ensure that 
full costs are recovered and that sufficient funds are available to 
service present and future applicants. The fees collected from persons 
filing those documents are deposited into the Immigrations Examination 
Fee Account (IEFA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2007-99

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

RIN: 1115-AF55
_______________________________________________________________________




2029. MANIFEST REQUIREMENTS AND IMPOSITION OF FINES UNDER SECTION 231 OF 
THE ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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CFR Citation: 8 CFR 231

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With the passage the of Illegal Immigration Reform and 
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA), Congress required the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service to improve the accuracy of data 
collected on nonimmigrants entering the United States and stored in the 
Nonimmigrant Information System (NIIS). This rule proposes to 1) 
require carriers to submit Form I-94 (Arrival and Departure Record) for 
all arriving and departing alien passengers including legal permanent 
residents of the United States, first-time immigrants, and in-transit 
passengers. Manifests will also be required for all flights and 
vessels, even those arriving from and departing to contiguous 
territory; 2) provide criteria and procedures for imposing fines for 
failure to submit a properly completed arrival or departure manifest; 
and 3) define alternative methods for submitting Form I-94 data.
This rule will codify the imposition of fines against carriers for 
failure to provide correct and accurate passenger manifests, Form I-94. 
It will also clarify what category of passengers will be required to 
present Form I-94 on inspection.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2008-99

Agency Contact: Una Brien, Director, National Fines Office, Inspections 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Suite 425, 1525 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 202 305-7018

RIN: 1115-AF57
_______________________________________________________________________




2030. ADJUSTMENT OF CERTAIN FEES OF THE IMMIGRATION EXAMINATIONS FEE 
ACCOUNT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 100-459; PL 101-515; PL 82-137; PL 101-576; 8 USC 
1356; 31 USC 902; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to adjust the fee schedule of the 
Immigration Examinations Fee Account (IEFA) for certain immigration 
adjudication and naturalization applications and petitions. Fees 
collected from persons filing these applications and petitions are 
deposited into the IEFA and used to fund the cost of processing 
immigration adjudication and naturalization applications and petitions 
and associated support services; the cost of providing similar services 
to asylum and refugee applicants; and the cost of similar services 
provided to other immigrants at no charge. Federal agencies are 
required to review their fees bi-annually. This rule is necessary to 
ensure that the fees that fund the IEFA generate sufficient revenue to 
recover the full cost of processing immigration and adjudication and 
naturalization applications, petitions, the cost of asylum, refugee and 
other immigrant services provided at no charge to the applicant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2072-00

Sectors Affected: None

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

RIN: 1115-AF61
_______________________________________________________________________




2031. REGULATIONS REGARDING AUTHORITY TO GRANT ASYLUM TO CERTAIN 
ARRIVING ALIENS

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 203.30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule amends the Department of Justice 
(Department) regulations that govern requests for asylum submitted by 
arriving aliens who are placed in expedited removal under section 
235(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and who are found to 
have credible fear of persecution. The Department proposed to extend 
authority to the Immigration and Naturalization Service Office of 
International Affairs to grant asylum to such aliens who establish to 
an asylum officer that they meet the requirements for asylum 
eligibility as defined at section 208 of the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2034-99

Sectors Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joanna Ruppel, Supervisor for Asylum Operations, 
International Affairs, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 3rd Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2663

RIN: 1115-AF64
_______________________________________________________________________




2032. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL 
ISLANDS, THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA, AND PALAU

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; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 211; 8 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations by adding documentary requirements for a naturalized 
citizen of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or 
Palau (Compact Countries) to enter into, lawfully engage in 
occupations, and establish residence as a nonimmigrant in the United 
States and its territories and possessions. This rule also clarifies 
the

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documentary requirements for an adopted child from Compact Countries 
who is immigrating to the United States. Adopted children from Compact 
Countries are considered immigrants and must follow the standard 
procedures for immigration and subsequent naturalization. Clarification 
of these conditions required by the Compacts between the United States 
and the Compact Countries is necessary in order to continue to allow 
U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents to adopt children from the 
Compact Countries.
INS will provide a 30 day comment period in order to expedite 
compliance with the Compacts. This will allow INS to proceed with final 
rulemaking in a quicker manner so that the agency can clarify the 
documentary requirements for adopted children from Compact Countries. 
In addition, the agency's plans to expedite final rulemaking will 
control the orderly and proper admission of nonimmigrants from Compact 
Countries into the U.S.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2047-00

Agency Contact: Anne Gyemant, Adjudications Division, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 3214, 425 I 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AF65
_______________________________________________________________________




2033. INADMISSIBILITY TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES FOR FORMER U.S. 
CITIZENS WHO RENOUNCED CITIZENSHIP TO AVOID TAXATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1182(a)(10); PL 104-208

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations by establishing regulatory procedures to be followed by 
Service personnel and Department of State personnel in determining 
whether or not an expatriate alien is inadmissible to the United States 
under section 212(9)(10)(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. 
This ground of inadmissibility relates to former U.S. citizens who 
renounced U.S. citizenship on or after September 30, 1996, and the 
Attorney General has determined that such renunciation was done for the 
purpose of avoiding taxation by the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2039-99

Sectors Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Cummings, Adjudications Division, Department 
of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 3214, 425 I Street 
NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AF69
_______________________________________________________________________




2034. IMPOSITION OF FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE IMMIGRATION AND 
NATIONALITY ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1223; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 
1229

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 280

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service's (Service) regulations to reflect the actual 
process used to recommend and impose fines for violations of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act (Act). Since the publication of 8 CFR 
part 280, the Service had centralized the fines process and made some 
adjustments to certain procedures. The 8 CFR part 280 will be 
renumbered sequentially and reordered to group related issues in one 
section. This part will also be expanded to provide for fines imposed 
under section 231A(d)(2) and 274D of the Act and will introduce 
procedures for detaining vessels and posting bonds, as well as giving 
the Commissioner discretion in requiring bonds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2041-00

Sectors Affected: None

Agency Contact: Una Brien, Director, National Fines Office, Inspections 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Suite 425, 1525 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 202 305-7018

RIN: 1115-AF70
_______________________________________________________________________




2035. PETITIONING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE H-1C NONIMMIGRANT CLASSIFICATION 
UNDER PUBLIC LAW 105-277

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 
1187; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214.2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On November 12, 1999, the Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged 
Areas Act (NRDAA) was enacted creating a new H-1C nonimmigrant nurse 
category. This rule amends the Service's regulations in order to 
implement the NRDAA as it relates to the adjudication petitions for H-
1C classification. This rule will facilitate the hiring alien 
registered nurses to reduce the shortage of nurses in certain areas of 
the United States while protecting the rights of U.S. nurses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2050-00

Sectors Affected: None

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Agency Contact: John W. Brown, Staff Officer, Adjudications Division, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 
3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177
Fax: 202 514-0198

RIN: 1115-AF76
_______________________________________________________________________




2036.  WAIVERS OF FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 244

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the INS regulations concerning 
the adjudication of requests for fee waivers filed by applicants for 
Service benefits pursuant to 8 CFR 103.7(c). This applies to a waiver 
of fees by an immigration judge for benefit applications, petitions, 
appeals, motions or requests in any case when an alien substantiates 
that they cannot pay the fee. When implemented, this rule will 
facilitate the adjudication of these requests. This rule also proposes 
to amend 8 CFR 244.20, which is a waiver of fees for Temporary 
Protected Status (TPS) applicants, for the same reasons as stated in 8 
CFR 103.7(c). The rule will also be implemented in conjunction with the 
new Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver Form.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Rule                   04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2091-00

Sectors Affected: None

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

RIN: 1115-AF81
_______________________________________________________________________




2037.  ADJUSTMENT OF SERVICE FEE FOR FINGERPRINTING FOR 
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION BENEFITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 532; 5 USC 532a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 
1201; 8 USC 1252 note

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service regulations by increasing the fee the Service 
charges for fingerprinting applicants for certain immigration and 
naturalization benefits, for example, green card replacement, 
adjustment of status, famility unity, temporary protected status, and 
naturalization. The fee collected from persons fingerprinted in 
connection with an application or petition for immigration and 
naturalization benefits are deposited into the Immigration Examinations 
Fee Account (IEFA). The IEFA funds the full cost of the Application 
Support Centers. The current fee for fingerprinting needs to be 
increased, according to the Service, to recover the full cost of 
fingerprinting applicants for certain immigration and naturalization 
benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No 2061-00

Agency Contact: Ann Palmer, Immigration and Naturalization Services 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 900, 801 I Street NW
Phone: 202 305-1229

RIN: 1115-AF83
_______________________________________________________________________




2038.  ADDING ACTUARIES AND PLANT PATHOLOGISTS TO APPENDIX 
1603.D.1 OF THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

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 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule proposes to amend 8 CFR 214.6 by adding the 
occupations of actuary and plant pathologists to Appendix 1603.D.1. 
This rule proposes to modify the licensure requirements for Canadian 
citizens seeking admission to the U.S. as a TN nonimmigrant category 
alien. These amendments are being proposed to reflect the agreements 
made among the three parties to the North American Free Trade 
Agreement. Also, this rule will facilitate travel to the U.S. and 
benefit U.S. businesses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2068-00

Sectors Affected: None

Agency Contact: John W. Brown, Staff Officer, Adjudications Division, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 
3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177
Fax: 202 514-0198

RIN: 1115-AF85
_______________________________________________________________________




2039.  POWER OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO TERMINATE DEPORTATION 
PROCEEDINGS AND INITIATE RENEWAL PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 104-208

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 309

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to implement section 309(c)(3) of the 
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) by 
affording certain aliens rendered ineligible for relief from 
deportation by recent changes in the law the opportunity to have their 
deportation proceedings terminated and removal proceedings initiated in 
order to apply for relief. Certain permanent resident aliens rendered 
ineligible for section

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212(c) relief by the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act 
(AEDPA) and certain non-permanent resident aliens rendered ineligible 
for suspension of deportation by the stop time rule in IIRIRA may apply 
for ``repapering'' (as it is commonly known) under this rule. This 
process would not apply to aliens eligible for 212(c) relief pursuant 
to the procedures described in the Executive Office for Immigration 
Review (EOIR) rulemaking in response to the ``Soriano'' case (RIN 1125-
AA29).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2083-00

Sectors Affected: None

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

RIN: 1115-AF87
_______________________________________________________________________




2040.  ESTABLISHMENT OF FEE FOR PROCESSING GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH 
REQUESTS FOR INS RECORDS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service) processes all requests 
for Service records including historical and genealogical records. This 
rule proposes to amend the Service's regulations by establishing the 
Historical Records Services (HRS) Program to process requests for the 
Service's historical records. The Service will charge a fee to recover 
the cost of searching, locating, retrieving, copying, reviewing, and 
mailing these records to the requester. The HRS program is necessary to 
provide a more timely response to requests for genealogical and 
historical records.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2074-00

Sectors Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marian L. Smith, Historian, Department of Justice, 
Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 1100, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2837
Fax: 202 305-8251

RIN: 1115-AF88
_______________________________________________________________________




2041.  REGULATION CONCERNING ESTABLISHING ASYLUM ELIGIBILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 Department regulations that 
govern establishing asylum eligibility. This rule is intended to 
provide guidance on certain issues that have arisen in the context of 
asylum adjudications. The amendments focus on portions of the 
regulations that deal with the definitions of persecution, membership 
in a particular social group and state action. This rule codifies long 
standing concepts of the definition of persecution. It clarifies that 
gender can be a basis for membership in a particular social group. It 
also clarifies that a person who has suffered or fears domestic 
violence may be considered a member of a particular social group. The 
Department of Justice believes this issue required further examination 
after the Board of Immigration Appeals decision, Matter of R-A. This 
rule also clarifies that the factors considered in Ninth Circuit case 
law regarding membership in a particular social group are non-
determinative. Finally, the rule offers further guidance on what is 
required to show a state's inability or unwillingness to control a 
persecutor.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS 2092-00

Sectors Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dorthea Lay, Attorney, Office of the General Counsel, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 
6100, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-8414
Fax: 202 514-0455

RIN: 1115-AF92
_______________________________________________________________________




2042.  CONCURRENT FILING OF FORM I-140 AND FORM I-485

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, February 28, 2000.

Abstract: This rule amend INS regulations to allow employment-based 
immigrants to concurrently file Form I-140 (Visa Petition) with Form I-
485 (Application for Adjustment of Status). This change will conform 
the treatment of employment based immigrants with family-based 
immigrants. Both classes can concurrently file if an immigrant visa is 
immediately available. This rule will mitigate the effects of INS 
processing time on affected individuals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1115-AF93

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Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




2043. REDUCTION OF THE NUMBER OF ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS AND OTHER CHANGES 
TO EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 72 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1115-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________




2044. 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                    61 FR 43028
Final Action                    03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1353-91

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

Karen FitzGerald, Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, 
Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AC70
_______________________________________________________________________




2045. PETITIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1153(b); 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

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                    03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1633-93

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

Craig S. Howie, Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, 
Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AD55
_______________________________________________________________________




2046. 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 1224; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 
1227; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 1252; 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

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).
INS No. 1820 will propose to remove restrictions currently in place 
that limit the locations where the INS can establish commuter lanes. In 
addition, the proposed rule will incorporate other projects designed to 
enhance border security and effective traffic management at ports-o-
entry. Finally, the rule may adjust the fee structure in order to 
administer these projects.

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      02/00/01
NPRM-INS No. 1820-96            06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1675 and 1794-96

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

RIN: 1115-AD82
_______________________________________________________________________




2047. 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; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1228; 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

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. 10/01/
94; Com. Due 12/06/94           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 Rule                      03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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: Michael Valverde, Adjudications Division, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 3214, 425 I 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2763

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

RIN: 1115-AD83
_______________________________________________________________________




2048. 90-DAY MODIFIED INSPECTION OF ALIEN CREW MEMBERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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                    04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1695-95

Agency Contact: Sam Farmer, Assistant Chief Inspector, Inspections 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 4064, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-8153

RIN: 1115-AD95
_______________________________________________________________________




2049. 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; PL 103-322; 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 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

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Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/28/96
Final Rule                      02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1705-95

Agency Contact: Karen FitzGerald, Adjudications Division, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________




2050. MISCELLANEOUS MODIFICATIONS TO NATURALIZATION REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 322; 8 CFR 337

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM-INS No. 1712               09/10/96                    61 FR 47690
NPRM Comment Period End-INS No. 
1712                            11/12/96
Final Rule-INS No. 1712         03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Richard Sheridan, Staff Officer, Immigration Services 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 980, 801 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-0583

RIN: 1115-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________




2051. 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
NPRM Comment Period End         08/13/96
Final Action                    03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1732-95

Agency Contact: Miriam Hetfield, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Rm. 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AE17
_______________________________________________________________________




2052. 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; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1183; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1185; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1187; 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 
1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 1158; 8 USC 1181

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

Legal Deadline: Other, 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

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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 
circulating internally and with other DOJ components a draft 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                    04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1788-96 (Final Action)
CFR CITATIONS CONT: 8 CFR 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 
241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 248, 251, 252, 253, 274a, 286, 287, 292, 
299, 316, 318 and 329.
LEGAL AUTHORITY CONT: 8 USC 1186b, 1187, 1201, 1203, 1221, 1222, 1223, 
1224, 1225, 1226, 1227, 1251, 1252, 1252 note, 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, Inspections 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 4064, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7489

Charles Adkins-Blanch, General Counsel, Department of Justice, 
Executive Office for Immigration Review, 2400 Skyline Tower, 5107 
Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1115-AE47
_______________________________________________________________________




2053. 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
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/12/96
Final Action                    01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1791-96

Agency Contact: Ron Dodson, Investigator, Department of Justice, 
Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 6100, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7310

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

RIN: 1115-AE50
_______________________________________________________________________




2054. PETITIONING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE H NONIMMIGRANT CLASSIFICATION

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; 8 CFR 274

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the INS regulations to accommodate the need 
of certain U.S. employers relative to the filing of new and amended 
petitions for H-1B nonimmigrant workers. This rule amends the Service's 
regulations relative to the submission of itineraries with certain H-1B 
petitions. In addition, it amends the Service's regulations regarding 
the H-1B classification by allowing petitioners to obtain and submit 
the required certified labor condition application after the petition 
is filed with the Service but before the petition is adjudicated. 
Finally, the rule revokes approved H petitions where the beneficiary is 
no longer employed by the petitioner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/04/98                    63 FR 30419
NPRM Comment Period End         08/03/98
Interim Rule                    01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1769-96

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

RIN: 1115-AE52
_______________________________________________________________________




2055. AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT ON BEHALF OF IMMIGRANTS

Priority: Other Significant

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

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CFR Citation: 8 CFR 213a; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule - INS No. 
1807-96; Comment Period End 02/
7/98                            10/20/97                    62 FR 52346
Final Rule                      04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

Miriam Hetfield, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications Division, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Rm. 
3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AE58
_______________________________________________________________________




2056. SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGE TO TRANSPORT ALIENS TO THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Other Significant

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

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
NPRM Comment Period End         12/22/98
Final Rule                      12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Una Brien, Director, National Fines Office, Inspections 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Suite 425, 1525 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 202 305-7018

RIN: 1115-AE59
_______________________________________________________________________




2057. IMPLEMENTATION OF HERNANDEZ V. RENO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; CERTAIN 
ALIENS ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY UNITY BENEFITS AFTER SPONSORING FAMILY 
MEMBER'S NATURALIZATION

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                              07/14/00                    65 FR 43677
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/12/00
Final Rule-INS No. 1823-96      09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: 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, Room 
6100, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________




2058. 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 prohibits the entry of any alien who seeks to enter the U.S. for 
the purpose of performing labor as a health care worker (other than a 
physician) without a certificate as to the alien's qualifications and 
English ability from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing 
Schools (CGFNS), or an equivalent independent organization approved by 
the Attorney General.
The Service published an interim rule (INS 1879-97) to address 
shortages in the occupations of nursing and occupational therapy on 
October 14, 1998. In addition, the Service issued a second interim rule 
on April 30, 1999, to grant CGFNS authorization to issue certificates 
to foreign health care workers in the occupations of

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occupational therapy and physical therapy. This rule also granted the 
Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy the authority to 
issue certificates to foreign-trained physical therapists. The second 
interim rule (INS 1979-99) was published under RIN 1115-AF43 and now is 
consolidated with this Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations entry. 
Litigation over the implementation of this rule has led to a decision 
to publish an interim rule granting temporary authority to issue 
certificates.
The Service will be publishing a proposed rule (INS 1824) to fully 
implement section 343, including requirements relating to the 
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.
INS No. 2089-00 adds five additional occupation categories for foreign 
health care workers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule-INS 1879     10/14/98                    63 FR 55007
Interim Final Rule Effective-INS 
1879                            12/14/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End-INS 1879             02/11/99
Interim Final Rule-INS 1979-99  04/30/99                    64 FR 23174
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End-INS 1979-99          06/29/99
Interim Final Rule Effective-INS 
1979-99                         06/29/99
Interim Final Rule-INS 2089-00  12/00/00
NPRM-INS 1824-98                06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2089-000

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

RIN: 1115-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________




2059. ESTABLISHMENT OF PREINSPECTED AUTOMATED LANE (PAL) PROGRAM AT 
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 287; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule With Request 
for Comments by 06/17/97        04/18/97                    62 FR 19024
Final Rule                      03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1830-97

Agency Contact: William H. Carter, Border Patrol Agent, Office of 
Enforcement, Office of Field Operations, Department of Justice, 
Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 4226, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3072

RIN: 1115-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________




2060. 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: 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 Rule                      01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1847-97

Agency Contact: Daniel Brown, Assistant General Counsel, Office of 
General Counsel, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 6100, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7977

RIN: 1115-AE82
_______________________________________________________________________




2061. EARLY RELEASE FOR REMOVAL OF CRIMINAL ALIENS IN STATE CUSTODY FOR 
NONVIOLENT OFFENSES

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: The final rule will amend the INS regulations relating to the 
apprehension and removal of aliens under section 241 of the Immigration 
and Nationality Act (Act). This regulatory action establishes an 
administrative process whereby criminal aliens in State custody 
convicted of nonviolent offenses may be removed prior to completion of 
their sentence of imprisonment. The rule will implement the authority 
contemplated by Congress to enhance the ability of the United States to 
remove criminal aliens.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM-INS No. 1848-97            07/12/99                    64 FR 37461
NPRM Comment Period End         09/10/99
Final Action-INS No. 1848-97    02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: INS No.1848-97

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

Ron Dodson, Headquarters Investigation, Department of Justice, 
Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 1000, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7310

RIN: 1115-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________




2062. 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 Immigration and Nationality Act (Act), 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 statute.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/20/98                    63 FR 19382
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/19/98
Final Action                    06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Re: INS No. 1868-97

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

RIN: 1115-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________




2063. ASYLUM PROCEDURES

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)     04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Joanna Ruppel, Supervisor for Asylum Operations, 
International Affairs, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW, Attn: Ullico Building 3rd 
Floor, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2663

RIN: 1115-AE93
_______________________________________________________________________




2064. 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 1282; 8 CFR 2; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 
1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1255; 8 
USC 1281

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              06/01/99                    64 FR 29208
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/02/99
Final Rule                      03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1881-97

Agency Contact: Frances A. Murphy, Adjudications Division, Department 
of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 3214, 425 I 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20536

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Phone: 202 514-4754

Michael Valverde, Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, 
Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2763
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AE96
_______________________________________________________________________




2065. 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. Deadline 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 
granting agencies can use to verify U.S. citizens, non-citizen 
nationals, and qualified aliens for eligibility under title IV of the 
PRWORA prior to issuance of final regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM-INS No. 1902-98            08/04/98                    63 FR 41662
NPRM Comment Period End         10/05/98
Final Rule-INS No. 1902-98      04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local

Additional Information: INS No. 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 Building, 1st Floor, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2317

RIN: 1115-AE99
_______________________________________________________________________




2066. 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                    63 FR 12979
Interim Final Rule Correction   04/09/98                    63 FR 17489
Final Action                    04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: INS No. 1891-97

Agency Contact: Pamela T. Wallace, Staff Officer, Immigration Services 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 980, 801 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-1229

RIN: 1115-AF03
_______________________________________________________________________




2067. 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: Final, Judicial, July 31, 1998.
The court-approved settlement agreement in Flores v. Reno (C.D. Cal.) 
required INS to publish regulations in July 1998. 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                      03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 74052]]

Additional Information: INS No. 1906-98.

Agency Contact: Arthur Srathern, III, Attorney, Department of Justice, 
Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 6100, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7975

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

RIN: 1115-AF05
_______________________________________________________________________




2068. 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; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 
1251; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 1252a; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 
8 USC 1158; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1224

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 240; 8 CFR 246; 8 CFR 274a; 
...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 203 of the Nicaraguan Adjustment 
and Central American Relief Act (NACARA), enacted as title II 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 (NACARA), 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 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility 
Act (IIRIRA). The rule establishes the authority of INS asylum officers 
to adjudicate certain applications under section 203 of NACARA, 
provides application and adjudication procedures, identifies factors 
and standards relevant to eligibility, and establishes a rebutable 
presumption of extreme hardship for certain NACARA beneficiaries.

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                    63 FR 64895
Interim Rule-INS No. 1915-98    05/21/99                    64 FR 27856
Interim Rule Comment Period End 07/20/99
Final Rule                      06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1915-98

Agency Contact: Joanna Ruppel, Supervisor for Asylum Operations, 
International Affairs, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW, Attn: Ullico Building 3rd 
Floor, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2663

RIN: 1115-AF14
_______________________________________________________________________




2069. 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              03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1875-97

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

RIN: 1115-AF17
_______________________________________________________________________




2070. POWERS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO AUTHORIZE STATE OR LOCAL LAW 
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO CARRY OUT IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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 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 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.

[[Page 74053]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/08/99                    64 FR 17128
NPRM Comment Period End         06/07/99
Final Rule                      03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Additional Information: INS No. 1924

Agency Contact: Ron Dodson, Headquarters Investigation, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 1000, 425 I 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7310

RIN: 1115-AF20
_______________________________________________________________________




2071. ELIMINATION OF IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE-ISSUED 
MEXICAN AND CANADIAN BORDER CROSSING CARDS AND CONSENT TO REAPPLY FOR 
ADMISSION AFTER REMOVAL

Priority: Other Significant

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

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, 2001.

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, 2001, 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. This rule also amends the provisions regarding consent to 
reapply after removal to conform with the requirements of IIRIRA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/01

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, Inspections 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2970

RIN: 1115-AF24
_______________________________________________________________________




2072. 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. Full 
regulation development is pending legislative action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1944-98

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

RIN: 1115-AF27
_______________________________________________________________________




2073. 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 1252; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 
1184; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1228

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 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                     64 FR 7989
Final Action                    04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local

Additional Information: INS No. 1956-98

[[Page 74054]]

Agency Contact: Marty Newingham, Assistant Chief Inspector, Inspections 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 4064, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7992

RIN: 1115-AF28
_______________________________________________________________________




2074. 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 1258; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 1282; 8 
CFR 2

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 248; 8 CFR 264

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service's 
regulations by delegating the adjudication of certain H-2A petitions to 
the United States Department of Labor (DOL). The Service has made these 
changes in order to streamline the existing H-2A petitioning process 
for certain foreign agricultural workers. This rule will make it easier 
and less burdensome for United States employers to file petitions for 
foreign agricultural workers.
A related proposed rule, INS No. 2059-00 will require alien workers to 
sign a petition request for change of status or extension of stay. It 
also provides that all petition requests including extension of stay 
and change of status petitions must be filed with the Department of 
Labor (DOL) and provides that the current Service petition fee will be 
collected by DOL as part of a combined fee. These changes will further 
streamline the H-2A petitioning process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

INS No. 1946-98  NPRM 12/07/98 (63 FR 67431)  NPRM Comment Period End 
02/05/99  Final Action 07/13/00 (65 FR 43527)  Final Action Effective 
11/13/00

INS No. 2059-00  NPRM 07/13/00 (65 FR 43535)  NPRM Comment Period End 
08/14/00  NPRM Comment Period Extended 08/17/00 (65 FR 50166)  Final 
Action 04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local

Additional Information: INS No. 1946-98

Agency Contact: John W. Brown, Staff Officer, Adjudications Division, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 
3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177
Fax: 202 514-0198

RIN: 1115-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________




2075. 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 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                      03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1972-99

Agency Contact: Michael Valverde, Adjudications Division, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 3214, 425 I 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2763
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF37
_______________________________________________________________________




2076. 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 Effective    03/22/99
Interim Final Rule Corrections  03/22/99                    64 FR 13881
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/20/99
Final Rule                      04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1976-99

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

Charles Adkins-Blanch, General Counsel, Department of Justice, 
Executive Office for Immigration Review, 2400 Skyline Tower, 5107 
Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1115-AF39


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2077. INTERIM DESIGNATION OF ACCEPTABLE RECEIPTS FOR EMPLOYMENT 
ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION

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: 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 
required that rule to be amended by this Interim Rule. This Interim 
Rule was 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 and containing a photograph of the bearer. Where 
the employee presents a Form I-94 marked with a refugee admission 
stamp, the rule adds Form I-688B to the list of documents that the 
employee can present at the end of the receipt validity period.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/09/99                     64 FR 6187
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/12/99                     64 FR 6187
Final Action                    04/00/01

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

RIN: 1115-AF42
_______________________________________________________________________




2078. INADMISSIBILITY AND DEPORTABILITY ON PUBLIC CHARGE GROUNDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 
1183; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 237

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations to establish clear standards governing a determination that 
an alien is admissible or ineligible to adjust status, or has become 
deportable, on public charge grounds. This rule is necessary to 
alleviate growing public confusion over the meaning of the currently 
undefined term public charge in immigration law and its relationship to 
the receipt of Federal, State, or local public benefits. By defining 
public charge the Service seeks to reduce the negative public health 
consequences generated by the existing confusion and to provide aliens 
with better guidance as to the types of public benefits that will and 
will not be considered in public charge determinations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/26/99                    64 FR 28676
NPRM Comment Period End         07/26/99
Final Action                    03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1989-99

Agency Contact: Michael C. Biggs, Adjudications Division, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 3214, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AF45
_______________________________________________________________________




2079. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS UNDER THE 1966 CUBAN ADJUSTMENT ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1255; PL 
105-100, sec 202; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule specifies what effect an alien's arrival in 
the United States at a place other than an open port-of-entry will have 
on the alien's ability to obtain permanent residence under section 1 of 
the Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966, as amended. This rule is necessary to 
establish uniform rules relating to both the alien's eligibility for 
this relief and to the proper exercise of the discretion to grant or 
deny this relief.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1966-99

Agency Contact: Miriam Hetfield, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Rm. 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AF48
_______________________________________________________________________




2080. APPLICATION FOR REFUGEE STATUS; ACCEPTABLE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT 
GUARANTY OF TRANSPORTATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1157; 8 USC 
1158; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 207

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act authorizes 
the Attorney General to admit refugees to the United States under 
certain conditions, including those provided for by regulation. The 
Immigration and Naturalization Service

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regulations require that sponsorship agreements be secured before an 
applicant is granted admission as a refugee at a U.S. port-of-entry 
(POE). The determination of whether or not someone is classified as a 
refugee is described in the Act as a separate decision from whether a 
refugee may be admitted to the United States in refugee status. This 
rule amends the Service regulations by removing language that 
erroneously implies that the Service requires a sponsorship agreement 
and guaranty of transportation prior to determining whether an 
applicant is a refugee. This rule is necessary to clarify issues that 
may appear ambiguous in the existing regulation, and provides more 
advantageous treatment for the limited number of applicants for refugee 
status who have their Service interviews before sponsorship agreements 
have been secured.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/21/99                    64 FR 27660
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/20/99
Final Rule                      02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1999-99

Sectors Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kathleen Thompson, Staff Officer, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Office of 
International Affairs, 425 I Street NW, 3rd Floor, Ullico Bldg., 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2662

RIN: 1115-AF49
_______________________________________________________________________




2081. CLARIFICATION OF PAROLE AUTHORITY

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 
1184; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(Service) regulations concerning the authority to grant the parole of 
aliens from Service custody by specifically identifying the scope of 
that authority to include the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, 
the Executive Associate Commissioner for Field Operations, and regional 
directors. This action is being taken to clarify which individuals are 
authorized by the Attorney General, acting through the Commissioner, to 
grant parole from Service custody.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2004
(See Also 1115-AE68)

Agency Contact: Yvette LaGonterie, Director, Parole Branch, Office of 
International Affairs, Division Field Operations, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, ULLICO Bldg., Third 
Floor, 111 Massachuttes Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202 305-2670

RIN: 1115-AF53
_______________________________________________________________________




2082. EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF DURATION OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN F AND J 
NONIMMIGRANT ALIENS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1186; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization 
Service regulations to provide that the Commissioner may publish a 
notice to extend the duration of status, under specified conditions, of 
certain F-1 and J-1 nonimmigrant aliens who may be affected adversely 
because the numerical limit (cap) on H-1B nonimmigrant aliens has been 
reached prior to the end of a given fiscal year. This rule is a 
necessary stop-gap measure because of large number of F-1 and J-1 
nonimmigrant aliens seek a change of nonimmigrant status to that of H-
1B after completion of their studies or their program. However, many of 
these aliens will be unable to change their nonimmigrant status for the 
remainder of a given fiscal year because of the cap on H-1B petitions. 
This rule will allow such aliens to avoid a lapse in their status 
because of a circumstance that is not under their control.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/15/99                    64 FR 32146
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/16/99
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1992-99

Agency Contact: John W. Brown, Staff Officer, Adjudications Division, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 
3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177
Fax: 202 514-0198

Efren Hernandez, Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, 
Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AF54
_______________________________________________________________________




2083. CONDITIONAL RESIDENCE OF LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR CERTAIN 
ALIEN SPOUSES AND SONS AND DAUGHTERS; BATTERED AND ABUSED CONDITIONAL 
RESIDENTS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Enacted on November 10, 1986, the Immigration Marriage Fraud 
Amendments of 1986 (IMFA) made a number of changes to the Act to deter 
aliens from marrying solely to obtain immigration benefits. IMFA 
established a conditional resident status for aliens who obtained 
lawful permanent resident status based upon a marriage of less than 2 
years duration. The interim rule published on May 16,

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1991, established procedures to allow a conditional resident who 
married in good faith but whose marriage was terminated by the United 
States citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse to seek a waiver of 
the joint filing requirement. The interim rule also was necessary to 
provide a method by which a battered conditional resident, or a 
conditional resident parent of an abused conditional resident child, 
may apply for removal of the conditional basis of resident status 
without filing a joint petition. The final rule implements certain 
technical changes made by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant 
Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) and addresses comments received in 
response to the interim rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/16/91                    56 FR 22635
Final Action                    03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Final Action for INS No. 1423-91 that was 
published on 5/16/1991.

Agency Contact: Anne Gyemant, Adjudications Division, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 3214, 425 I 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AF59
_______________________________________________________________________




2084. EXTENSION OF 25-MILE LIMIT AT SELECT ARIZONA PORTS-OF-ENTRY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1183; 8 USC 
1201; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 235

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations to extend the distance Mexican nationals may travel into 
the United States without obtaining additional Immigration 
documentation at selected ports-of-entry (POEs) along the United States 
and Mexico border. The selected POEs are located in the State of 
Arizona at Sasabe, Nogales, Mariposa, Douglas, and Naco. Once visitors 
to Arizona meet the inspection requirements of legal entry to the 
United States, they will be able to travel within the 75-mile border 
region of Arizona. This rule is intended to promote border area while 
still ensuring that sufficient safeguards are in place to prevent 
illegal entry to the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/08/99                    64 FR 68616
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/07/00
Final Action                    01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2026-99

Sectors Affected: None

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

RIN: 1115-AF60
_______________________________________________________________________




2085. REVOKING GRANTS 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 provides that INS will 
only initiate revocation proceedings based on clear, unequivocal and 
convincing evidence with the burden of proof remaining with INS 
throughout the administrative process and through the issuance of the 
final decision. This rule clarifies the issues raised by the 
promulgation of the final rule that was published in 1996 at 61 FR 
5550. A final rule requesting comments was published in the Federal 
Register on October 28, 1996, at 61 FR 55550.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/31/00                    65 FR 17127
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/30/00
Final Rule                      02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No.1858-97

Sectors Affected: None

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

RIN: 1115-AF63
_______________________________________________________________________




2086. DUPLICATION AND ELECTRONIC GENERATION OF FORMS

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 CFR 2

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations regarding duplication and electronic generation of public 
use forms by public and private entities. This rule eliminates the 
requirement that duplicated and electronically generated forms be 
produced on the same color paper and in the same printing configuration 
that is used for the official Service forms. The Service is eliminating 
these requirements to make it easier for public and private entities to 
take advantage of existing technology in the marketplace and on 
Service's Internet Website.

[[Page 74058]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2017-99

Sectors Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pamela T. Wallace, Staff Officer, Immigration Services 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 980, 801 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-1229

RIN: 1115-AF66
_______________________________________________________________________




2087. REGISTRATION AND FINGERPRINTING OF ALIENS IN THE UNITED STATES: 
CONTROL OF EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1201a; 8 USC 1301; 8 USC 
1305

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 264; 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations governing applications for renewal of 10-year Permanent 
Resident Cards upon their expiration. This rule adds documents to the 
acceptable list of registration requirements and clarifies the 
requirements for Lawful Permanent Resident (LPRs) to file Form I-90, 
Application to Replace Alien Registration Card, if they are also 
applying for naturalization. This rule also provides additional methods 
to verify employment eligibility for those in the process of renewing 
their expired or expiring Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card. These 
changes are necessary to facilitate the 10-year Form I-551 renewal 
process. This rule also clarifies the fingerprinting requirements for 
lawful permanent residents who reach the age of 14 years. An interim is 
necessary because the I-90 program must be implemented as the 10 year 
I-551 begin to filed with INS. A proposed rulemaking will not allow the 
INS to meet its program requirement, and it will be burdensome on the 
public as it will create a class of aliens who have expired Alien 
Registration Cards with no means to renew their I-551.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No.2042-00

Agency Contact: Michael Hardin, Adjudications Divison, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 3214, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-8807

RIN: 1115-AF71
_______________________________________________________________________




2088. NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVERS FOR SECOND PREFERENCE EMPLOYMENT-BASED 
IMMIGRANT PHYSICIANS SERVING IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS OR AT 
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS FACILITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106-113; 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; 8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On November 29, 1999, Public Law 106-113 was enacted. Section 
117 amended the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act) at section 203 to 
provide national interest waivers to alien physicians agreeing to 
practice 5 years in designated medically undeserved areas or at 
Veterans' Affairs facilities. The Service proposes an amendment to 8 
CFR 204 and 245 in order to implement the new statutory provisions. The 
Service is issuing an interim regulation so that applicants may begin 
to take advantage of the new provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/06/00                    65 FR 53889
Correction to Interim Final Rule09/27/00                    65 FR 57943
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/06/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/06/00
Final Action                    06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2048-00

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

RIN: 1115-AF75
_______________________________________________________________________




2089.  EXPANSION OF DEDICATED COMMUTER LANES; CLARIFICATION OF 
DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR APPLICANTS TO DEDICATED COMMUTER LANES 
AND AUTOMATED PERMIT PORT PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1183; 8 USC 
1201; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 235

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization 
and Naturalization Service regulations governing the Dedicated 
Communter Lanes and Automated Permit Port programs by providing for the 
establishment of DCLs along the northern borders of the United states 
by clarifying that non-driving passengers who do not have a driver's 
license (for example, children, certain elderly people, and others who 
are ineligible to drive or otherwise choose not to drive) are not 
required to have or present a drivers license before their application 
is approved.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Rule                    03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2058-00

[[Page 74059]]

Sectors Affected: None

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

RIN: 1115-AF77
_______________________________________________________________________




2090.  WAIVING THE FINGERPRINTING REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN 
DISABLED NATURALIZATION APPLICANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1181; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1443; 8 USC 
1447; 29 USC 794(a), The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 316; 8 CFR 335

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Currently all naturalization applicants filing Form N-400, 
Applicantion for Naturalization, are required to be fingerprinted on 
Form FD-258, Applicant Card for the purpose of conducting criminal 
background checks by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This 
rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations by 
providing a fingerprinting waiver for naturalization applicants who, 
because of a permanent impairment, are unable to provide any 
fingerprints. It also provides an alternative method for collecting the 
required background clearances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule With Request 
for Comments                    04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2060-00

Sectors Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pamela T. Wallace, Adjudictions Officer, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 980, 801 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-9475

RIN: 1115-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________




2091.  DETENTION OF ALIENS ORDER REMOVED

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1251; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212.13; 8 CFR 236.1; 8 CFR 241.4

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, July 30, 2000.

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service (Service) regulations by providing a uniform 
review process governing the detention of criminal, inadmissible and 
other aliens, excluding Mariel Cubans, who have received a final 
administrative removal order but whose departure has not been effected 
within the 90-day removal period. This is necessary to ensure periodic 
custody reviews for post-order cases and consistency in decision-
making.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/30/00                    65 FR 40540
NPRM Comment Period End         07/31/00
NPRM Comment Period Extended    08/01/00
Extended Comment Period End     08/11/00
Final Rule                      02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2029-00

Sectors Affected: None

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

RIN: 1115-AF82
_______________________________________________________________________




2092.  IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NUMERICAL LIMIT ON ASYLUM GRANTS 
AND REFUGEE ADMISSIONS BASED ON RESISTANCE TO COERCIVE POPULATION 
CONTROL MEASURES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1157; 8 USC 1158; 8 USC 
1226; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1282; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 601(b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and 
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA), provides that, for any 
fiscal year, not more than a total of 1,000 refugees may be admitted or 
granted asylum based solely on resistance to coercive population 
control measures. This rule authorizes the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service and the Executive Office for Immigration Review 
to make conditional grants of asylum in those cases in which an 
applicant is found to merit asylum solely on the basis of resistance to 
coercive population control measures and established a mechanism for 
converting no more than 1,000 conditional grants per fiscal year to 
final asylum grants. The rule also establishes procedures for 
administering a waiting list in those years that the number of 
conditional grants exceeds the statutory limit for final 
grants,reserves a certain number of authorization numbers for purposes 
or refugee admission, and addresses procedures for administering 
derivative conditional grants, terminating conditional grants and other 
procedures specific to this rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule With Request 
for Comments                    03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2067-00

Sectors Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joanna Ruppel, Supervisor for Asylum Operations, 
International Affairs, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 3rd Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2663

RIN: 1115-AF84


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 74060]]

2093.  ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS TO THAT OF PERSON ADMITTED FOR 
PERMANENT RESIDENCE; SUNSET DATE UNDER SECTION 245(I) OF THE IMMIGRATION 
AND NATIONALITY ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 205; 8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Immigration and Naturalization Service proposes to amend 
its regulations on eligibility for adjustment of status under section 
245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to add the January 15, 
1998, sunset date set by Public Law 105-119. In so doing the Service 
adopts the ``alien based reading'' which grandfathers the alien rather 
than a visa petition or application for labor certification properly 
filed prior to the sunset date. Section 245(i) of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act allows an alien who entered the United States without 
inspection or who is in violation of section 245(c) of the Act to 
adjust status if the alien is the beneficiary of a visa petition filed 
with the Attorney General, or an application for labor certification 
filed with the Secretary of labor, prior to January 15, 1998, upon 
payment of a penalty fee of $1,000.00.
This rule provides guidance on the standard for review of the pre-
January 15, 1998, filings for both family and employment-based 
immigrant visa petitions well as applications for labor certification, 
and clarifies the effect of the January 15, 1998, sunset date on 
eligibility to apply as a grandfathered alien. Finally, this rule 
provides guidance concerning eligibility for and the acceptance of 
applications for adjustment of status under section 245(k) of the Act. 
Section 245(k) of the Act states that an alien who is eligible to 
receive an immigration visa may request an adjustment of status upon 
the following conditions: (1) if the alien, on the date of filing an 
application for adjustment of status, is present in the United States 
pursuant to a lawful admission, and (2) if the alien, subsequent to 
such lawful admission has not, for an aggregate period exceeding 180 
days failed to maintain continuously a lawful status, engage in 
unauthorized employment or otherwise violated the terms and conditions 
of the alien's admission.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule With Comments03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2078-00

Sectors Affected: None

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

RIN: 1115-AF91
_______________________________________________________________________




2094.  POWERS OF DUTIES OF SERVICE OFFICERS; PETITION TO 
CLASSIFY ALIEN AS IMMEDIATE RELATIVE OF A U.S. CITIZEN OR PREFERENCE 
IMMIGRANT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC 
1154; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule allows approval of certain relative petitions and 
applications for adjustment of status based on marriage during 
deportation, exclusion, or related proceedings. It authorizes conferral 
of these benefits based on a clearly bona fide marriage although the 
alien has not lived abroad for two or more years after the marriage. 
This rule eliminates hardships to the alien and to citizen or permanent 
family members by permitting the alien to become a permanent resident 
without having fulfilled the foreign residency requirement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: See INS No. 1419-91

Agency Contact: Ruthie Amoyal, Management Analyst, Office of Policy and 
Planning, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 5307, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3048

Michael C. Biggs, Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, 
Immigration and Naturalization Service, 3214, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AF94
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


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2095. 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
Final Rule-INS No. 1406-91 Eff. 
7/18/91*                        07/18/91                    56 FR 32952
Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1447 
Eff. 10/1/91; Comment Period End 
10/15/91                        09/13/91                    56 FR 46716

[[Page 74061]]

Interim Final Rule-1622-93; Eff. 
7/29/93; Com. End 8/30/93; (To 
be merged with 1447R-93)*       07/29/93                    58 FR 40581
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
Interim Final Rule-INS 2002-99 
With Comments (Portugal, 
Singapore, and Uruguay)         08/03/99                    64 FR 42006


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marty Newingham
Phone: 202 616-7992

RIN: 1115-AB93
_______________________________________________________________________




2096. EMPLOYER SANCTIONS MODIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274a

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Angelo Sorrento
Phone: 202 514-0747

RIN: 1115-AE21
_______________________________________________________________________




2097. REGULATIONS RELATING TO TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS

Priority: Other Significant

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. 1877-97) TPS 
Designation of Sierra           11/04/97                    62 FR 59736
TPS Notice (INS No. 1780-97) TPS 
Designation of Sudan            11/04/97                    62 FR 59737
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
Final Action                    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
TPS Notice (INS No. 1986-99) TPS 
Redesignation of the Province of 
Kosovo                          06/08/99                    64 FR 30542
TPS Notice (INS No. 1953-99) 
Termination of TPS Designation 
of Liberia                      07/30/99                    64 FR 41463
TPS Notice (INS No. 2009-99) 
Extension of the TPS 
Registration Period for 
Hondurans and Nicaraguans       08/06/99                    64 FR 42991
TPS Notice (INS No. 2006-99) 
Extension of TPS Designation of 
Bosnia-Herzegovina              08/11/99                    64 FR 43720
TPS Notice (INS No. 2010-99) 
Extension of TPS Designation of 
Montserrat                      09/02/99                    64 FR 48190
TPS Notice (INS No. 2015-99) 
Extension of TPS Designation of 
Somalia                         09/13/99                    64 FR 49511
TPS Notice (INS No. 2022-99) 
Extension and Redesignation of 
Burundi Under Temporary 
Protected Status                11/09/99                    64 FR 61123
TPS Notice (INS No. 2024-99) 
Extension and Redesignation of 
Sierra Leone Under Temporary 
Protected S                     11/09/99                    64 FR 61125

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TPS Notice (INS No. 2023-99) 
Extension and Redesignation of 
Sudan Under the Temporary 
Protected Stat                  11/09/99                    64 FR 61128
TPS Notice (INS No. 2043-00) 
Extension and Termination of 
Designation of Guinea-Bissau 
Under TPS                       03/20/00                    65 FR 15016
TPS Notice (INS No. 2044-00) 
Designation of Angola Under TPS 03/29/00                    65 FR 16634
TPS Notice (INS No. 2065-00) 
Extension of Designation 
Hondurans                       05/11/00                    65 FR 30438
TPS Notice (INS No. 2064-00) 
Extension of Nicaragua 
Designation                     05/11/00                    65 FR 30440
TPS Notice (INS No. 2066-00) 
Termination of the Kosovo...    05/23/00                    65 FR 33356
TPS Notice (INS No. 2065R-00) 
Extension of Re-Registration for 
Hondurans                       06/09/00                    65 FR 36719
TPS Notice (INS No. 2064R-00) 
Extension of Re-Registration for 
Nicaraguans                     06/09/00                    65 FR 36729
TPS Notice (INS No. 2079-00) 
Termination of Bosnia-
Herzegovina                     08/30/00                    65 FR 52789
TPS Notice (INS No. 2087-00) 
Extension of Designation of 
Montserrat Under Temporary 
Protected Status                10/02/00                    65 FR 58806

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1115-AE26
_______________________________________________________________________




2098. CORPORATE REORGANIZATIONS (MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS) AND E, H, L 
NONIMMIGRANT CLASSIFICATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214.1(h)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM With Request for Comments 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Irene Hoffman
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AE55
_______________________________________________________________________




2099. F-1 VISA ABUSERS AND FOREIGN STUDENTS

Priority: Other Significant

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sophia Cox
Phone: 202 514-3228

Maurice R. Berez
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AE63
_______________________________________________________________________




2100. EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION BY EMPLOYERS THAT ARE MEMBERS OF A MULTI-
EMPLOYER ASSOCIATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274a

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marguerite Przbylski
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AE67
_______________________________________________________________________




2101. LIMITING LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN TECHNICAL AND PROCEDURAL VIOLATIONS 
OF PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274a

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/07/98                    63 FR 16909
NPRM Comment Period End         06/08/98
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marguerite Przbylski
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AE70
_______________________________________________________________________




2102. PUBLIC CHARGE BOND PILOT PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 213

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Suzy Nguyen
Phone: 202 514-4754

Lisa Roney
Phone: 202 514-3242

RIN: 1115-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________




2103. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT RELIGIOUS WORKERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule-INS No. 1436-94      10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 74063]]

Agency Contact: Irene Hoffman
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AF12
_______________________________________________________________________




2104. AUTHORIZING SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS ON 
THE BASIS OF SEVERE ECONOMIC HARDSHIP FOR F-1 STUDENTS AND EMERGENT 
CIRCUMSTANCES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1914-
98                              06/10/98                    63 FR 31871
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/10/98
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Song Park
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AF15
_______________________________________________________________________




2105. NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES: Q-2 IRISH PEACE PROCESS CULTURAL AND 
TRAINING PROGRAM VISITOR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 248; 8 CFR 274

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/17/00                    65 FR 14774
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/17/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/16/00
Final Rule                      12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donna Crump
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AF51
_______________________________________________________________________




2106. AUTHORIZING COLLECTION OF FEE LEVIED ON F, J, AND M NONIMMIGRANT 
CLASSIFICATIONS UNDER ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND IMMIGRANT 
RESPONSIBILITY ACT (IIRIRA)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 299

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/21/99                    64 FR 71323
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/00
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Song Park
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AF56
_______________________________________________________________________




2107.  EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP 
APPLICANTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1324a; 8 USC 1443; 8 USC 
1448; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274a, 8 CFR 341

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization 
Service regulations by providing a procedure under which aliens who, 
believing they are actually citizens, have filed applications for 
certificates of citizenship (Forms N-600), may obtain employment 
authorization while their applications are pending. This interim rule 
is necessary to establish a uniform procedure to accommodate Form N-600 
applicants, without creating a strong incentive for aliens to file 
applications in bad faith, seeking simply to obtain employment 
authorization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No.2076-00

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

RIN: 1115-AF90
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




2108. ADMISSION OF CERTAIN NURSES SEEKING NONIMMIGRANT CLASSIFICATION 
UNDER THE H-1A CATEGORY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 1115-AF76           09/21/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John Brown
Phone: 202 616-7435

RIN: 1115-AD74
_______________________________________________________________________




2109. RIGHTS OF HABITUAL RESIDENCE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE 
GOVERNMENTS OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS, MICRONESIA, AND PALAU

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 214.2

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Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/19/00                    65 FR 56463
Final Action Effective          09/19/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Craig S. Howie
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AE61
_______________________________________________________________________




2110. COLLECTION OF FEES UNDER THE DEDICATED COMMUTER LANE PROGRAM, PORT 
PASSENGER ACCELERATED SERVICE SYSTEM (PORTPASS) PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn-Consolidated into RIN 
1115-AD82                       09/15/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas C. Campbell
Phone: 202 305-9246

RIN: 1115-AE71
_______________________________________________________________________




2111. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN POLISH OR HUNGARIAN PAROLEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 245

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule-INS No. 1825-97      04/12/00                    65 FR 20069
Final Rule Effective            05/15/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Valverde
Phone: 202 514-2763

RIN: 1115-AE74
_______________________________________________________________________




2112. CONTROL OF ALIENS DEPARTING FROM THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 215

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/31/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Andrew Taub
Phone: 202 514-3019

RIN: 1115-AE89
_______________________________________________________________________




2113. JURISDICTIONAL CHANGE FOR THE LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO ASYLUM 
OFFICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action-INS No. 1949-98    06/23/00                    65 FR 39071

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marta Rothwarf
Phone: 202 305-2792

RIN: 1115-AF18
_______________________________________________________________________




2114. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN H PETITIONS FILED AFTER THE NUMERICAL CAP IS 
REACHED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 1115-AF41           07/09/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John W. Brown
Phone: 202 353-8177
Fax: 202 514-0198

RIN: 1115-AF47
_______________________________________________________________________




2115. ADJUSTMENT OF FEES FOR THE LAND BORDER INSPECTION FEE ACCOUNT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Duplicate of 1115-
AF55                            09/21/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Schlesinger
Phone: 202 616-2754

RIN: 1115-AF62
_______________________________________________________________________




2116. LANDING REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSENGERS ARRIVING FROM CUBA

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 234

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/03/00                    65 FR 58902
Final Action Effective          10/03/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Tisdale
Phone: 202 514-0912

RIN: 1115-AF72
_______________________________________________________________________




2117.  FINGERPRINTING CERTAIN APPLICANTS FOR A REPLACEMENT 
PERMANENT RESIDENT CARE (FORM I-551)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 105-119

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 264

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is necessary to correct an inadvertent error in the 
regulations INS published on March 17, 1998, at 62 FR 12979. On that 
date, INS published an interim rule implementing a new program to 
fingerprint applicants and petitioners for immigration benefits. The 
program removed the requirment for applicants and petitioners to file 
applications and petitions with a completed Fingerprint Card (FD-258). 
Instead, INS would notify applicants or petitioners after they filed to 
appear at an Application Support Center or other INS-designated 
location to be fingerprinted.
The March 1998 interium rule inadvertently changed the regulaions to 
require all applicants for a replacement or renewal of an Alien 
Registration Receipt card--now, a Permanent Resident Card--to be 
fingerprinted. This final rule will correct that error by amending the 
regulations to provide that INS will fingerprint an applicant filing 
Form I-90 for replacement or

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renewal of a Permanent Resident Card only if the applicant is applying 
for a replacement card because he or she has reached 14 years of age.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/26/00                    65 FR 57723
Final Action Effective          09/26/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2040-00 This action is being split from 
RIN 1115-AF03.

Sectors Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pamela T. Wallace, Adjudictions Officer, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 980, 801 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-9475

RIN: 1115-AF74
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Legal Activities (LA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2118. 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                            06/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: CIV 102

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

RIN: 1105-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________




2119. 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, inter alia, upon an applicant showing proof 
of 180 days of residency and 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                            11/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank A.S. Campbell, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, 
Office of Policy Development, Department of Justice, Room 4248, Main 
Building, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-2283

RIN: 1105-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________




2120. MOTOR VEHICLE SALVAGE REGULATIONS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30504

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Attorney General is required to issue regulations 
directing junk yard and salvage yard operators and insurance carriers 
to file monthly reports with the operator of the National Motor Vehicle 
Title Information System (NMVTIS) concerning vehicles in their 
possession. The reports are required by statute, 49 U.S.C. section 
30504(a) and (b), to provide the vehicle identification numbers, the 
date on which the vehicle was obtained, and the name of the individual 
or entity from whom the vehicle was obtained. Salvage and junk yard 
operators are also required to provide a statement of whether the 
automobile was crushed or disposed of for sale or other purposes. 
Insurance carriers are also required to provide the name of the owner 
of the automobile at the time the report is filed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: On a related issue, the FBI expects to issue 
regulations implementing the National Stolen Passenger Motor Vehicle

[[Page 74066]]

Information System (NSPMVIS). (See RIN 1110-AA01.)

Agency Contact: Deborah Sorkin, Trial Attorney, Department of Justice, 
Office of Enforcement Operations, Criminal Division, 1301 New York 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 305-4023
Fax: 202 305-0562

RIN: 1105-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________




2121.  CLAIMS UNDER THE RADIATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ACT 
AMENDMENTS OF 2000: TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS; EXPANSION OF COVERAGE TO 
URANIUM MILL WORKERS AND ORE TRANSPORTERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2210 note, Radiation Exposure Compensation Act; 
PL 106-245, Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2000

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 79

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 6, 2001, Publication of CIV 
100 and CIV 101.
Pursuant to statute, the Department must issue conforming amendments by 
January 6, 2001. These amendments will be implemented by publishing two 
related rulemakings; CIV 100 and CIV 101.

Abstract: The Department is amending existing regulations to implement 
the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2000, enacted on 
July 10, 2000. The Department is issuing two related rulemakings under 
this RIN to implement the Act. The first of the two related rulemakings 
is a final rule, technical in nature, providing conforming amendments 
(CIV 100). These technical amendments expand the list of radiogenic and 
chronic diseases that are currently compensable, lower the amount of 
radiation exposure required in certain cases, enlarge the number of 
uranium mining states eligible for compensation, amend the list of 
geographical areas to provide additional compensable radiation-affected 
areas, and revise other eligibility criteria consistent with the 
amended Act.
The second related rulemaking under this RIN is a proposed rule (CIV 
101) expanding compensation to two new claimant categories: uranium 
mill workers and individuals involved in the transport of uranium ore 
or vanadium-uranium ore. The amendments establish eligibility criteria 
for the new claimant categories, define evidence that will be 
considered, and develop other requirements necessary to expand 
compensation to eligible mill workers and ore-transporters.
On March 22, 1999, the Department published a final rule in the Federal 
Register, 64 FR 13686, amending its existing regulations to allow 
claimants to submit affidavits to establish smoking and alcohol use 
histories where no other records exist; allow the use of pathology 
reports of tissue biopsies as evidence of disease; amend the 
definitions of ``smoker'' and ``non-smoker''; include ``in situ'' lung 
cancers under the definition of primary cancers of the lung; and to 
allow claimants whose claims had been denied prior to the 
implementation of the regulations to file another three times. Both 
rulemakings (CIV 100 and CIV 101) will make changes to Department 
regulations in addition to the changes that had been made by the 1999 
final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

CIV 100 - Technical Amendments  Final Action 01/00/01

CIV 101 - Expansion of Coverage  NPRM 01/00/01  NPRM Comment Period End 
03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dianne S. Spellberg, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Justice, Room 3123, 1425 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202 616-4129
Fax: 202 616-4313
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1105-AA75
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Legal Activities (LA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2122. 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(d)(2); PL 104-316

CFR Citation: 4 CFR Chapter II; 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.
The General Accounting Office Act of 1996, PL 104-316 removed the 
Comptroller General as a co-promulgator of the FCCS. By a related rule, 
titled ``Federal Claims Collection Standards--Removal of Obsolete 
Chapter'', Justice and the General Accounting Office are amending title 
4 of the CFR to remove the now obsolete chapter II.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Justice - GAO rulemaking  Final Action 11/00/00

Justice - Treasury rulemaking  NPRM 12/31/97 (62 FR 68476)  NPRM 
Comment Period End 03/02/98  Final Action 11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Kathleen A. Haggerty, Director, Debt Collection 
Management, Department of Justice, Liberty Place

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Building Second Floor South, 325 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-5343

RIN: 1105-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________




2123. 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 5.203(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); 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); ...

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                            07/09/99                    64 FR 37065
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/99
Final Action                    11/00/00

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

RIN: 1105-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________




2124. DESIGNATION OF AGENCIES TO RECEIVE AND INVESTIGATE REPORTS 
REQUIRED UNDER THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL PREDATORS ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13032

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 81

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 or 
foreign 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 previously published set forth the 
Attorney General's proposed designations and certain other matters 
covered by the PCSPA's reporting requirements.
On November 29, 1999, as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 
2000, Public Law 106-113, 113 Stat. 1501, Congress amended 42 USC 13032 
to require providers to report such incidents to the Cyber Tipline at 
the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which shall 
forward that report to a law enforcement agency or agencies designated 
by the Attorney General. A final rule is being prepared for publication 
that will reflect the change in the agency to receive the reports.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/26/99                    64 FR 28422
NPRM Comment Period End         07/26/99
Final Action                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2125. ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR ATTORNEYS FOR THE GOVERNMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 530B

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 77

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 19, 1999.

Abstract: This rule supersedes the Department of Justice regulations 
relating to Communications with Represented Persons and implements 28 
U.S.C. 530B pertaining to ethical standards for attorneys for the 
Government. Under that provision, an attorney for the Government shall 
be subject to State laws and rules, and local Federal court rules 
governing attorneys in each State where such attorney engages in that 
attorney's duties, to the same extent and in the same manner as other 
attorneys in that State. This rule fulfills the Attorney General's 
obligation under section 530B and provides guidance to all Department 
of Justice employees who are subject to section 530B regarding their 
obligations and responsibilities under this new provision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/19/99                    64 FR 19273
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/21/99
Final Action                    11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Claudia J. Flynn, Director, Professional Responsibility 
Advisory Office, Department of Justice, Suite 600, National Theatre 
Building, 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-0458
Fax: 202 353-7483

RIN: 1105-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________




2126.  ENHANCED NOTICE AND RELEASE PROCEDURES FOR OWNERS OF 
SEIZED PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE CAFRA OF 2000; DISPOSITION OF SEIZED 
PROPERTY TOO COSTLY TO MAINTAIN; CONSOLIDATION OF DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1324(b); 15 USC 1177; 17 
USC 509; 18 USC 981 to 983; 18 USC 1467; 18 USC 1955; 18 USC 1963; 18 
USC 2253 to 2254; 18 USC 2513; 19 USC 1606 to 1608; 19 USC 1610; 19 USC 
1612(b); 19 USC 1613; 19 USC 1618; 21 USC 822; 21 USC 853; 21 USC 871 
to 872; 21 USC 880 to 881; 21 USC 958; 21 USC 965; 22 USC 401; 28 USC 
509 to 510; 28 USC 524; PL 100-690, sec 6079

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274; 21 CFR 1316; 28 CFR 8 (revision); 28 CFR 9 
(revision)

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 23, 2000, CAFRA applies to all 
forfeiture actions commenced on or after 8/23/00.

Abstract: By this rule, the Department does four things.
First, the Department is implementing new forfeiture procedures 
required by the recently enacted Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act of 
2000 (CAFRA). CAFRA's procedural changes enhance the ability of 
property owners to contest the forfeiture of seized property. CAFRA 
also makes other changes beneficial to property owners. In particular: 
1) the requirement to file a bond for costs with a claim is eliminated; 
2) the time for filing a claim is extended; and 3) the release of 
seized property is required under various circumstances. Congress made 
CAFRA's changes applicable to forfeiture proceedings commenced on or 
after August 23, 2000.
Second, the Department is adding a provision allowing the pre-
forfeiture disposition of seized property when the expense of holding 
the property is disproportionate to its value. This provision is needed 
to implement the pre-existing authority
of 19 U.S.C. section 1612(b)--one of the customs laws procedural 
statutes incorporated by reference in forfeiture statutes enforced by 
the Department. This provision will enable the Department to use the 
authority of section 1612(b) in appropriate cases to avoid 
disproportionately high storage and maintenance costs for seized 
property pending forfeiture.
Third, this rule consolidates previously existing forfeiture 
regulations of the INS, DEA, and the FBI in order to achieve greater 
consistency and promote overall fairness in the administrative 
forfeiture process by avoiding unnecessary differences in component 
procedures.
Fourth, the rule modifies the regulations at 28 CFR Part 9 governing 
petitions for remission or mitigation of forfeiture to refer to DEA's 
Forfeiture Counsel and not to DEA's Office of Chief Counsel as the 
pertinent DEA official in DEA forfeiture cases; to incorporate where 
applicable CAFRA's statutory criteria for innocent ownership; and to 
provide discretionary authority for the Ruling Official to waive the 
payment of forfeiture-related costs and expenses as a condition of 
remission in cases in which the petitioner is a victim of the 
underlying offense.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph T. Donnelly, Acting Director, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Office of Asset 
Forfeiture, Room 1040, CAB Building, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 305-8303

John Hieronymus, Forfeiture Counsel, Department of Justice, Drug 
Enforcement Administration, Office of Domestic Operations, Asset 
Forfeiture Section, Caller Number 91017, Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 202 307-7636

Stephen J. Jobe, Acting Forfeiture Counsel, Department of Justice, 
Legal Forfeiture Unit, FBI, Office of the General Counsel, J. Edgar 
Hoover Building, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, VA 20535
Phone: 202 324-9700

RIN: 1105-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________




2127.  ACCESS TO DOCUMENTS BY FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: DOJ Order 2710.8A

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under DOJ Order 2710.8A, Removal and Maintenance of 
Documents, officials departing the Department of Justice may not take 
any copies of nonpublic documents, unless they have specific approval 
from the head of the component or the Assistant Attorney General for 
Administration, and they have executed a non-disclosure agreement. The 
DOJ Order absolutely prohibits the removal of certain categories of 
documents, such as documents covered by the Privacy Act, where 
disclosure of such documents is prohibited by law. In addition, it is 
to be expected that under the specific approval procedure of the DOJ 
Order, there will be many privileged documents that the Department will 
not allow departing officials to take.
One of the basic concerns that motivates departing officials to request 
permission to take documents when they leave is that they are uncertain 
whether they will be able to have access to the documents at a later 
date when they may need to refresh their memories in order to respond 
to inquiries, such as governmental investigative inquiries, into their 
handling of matters at the Department.
This regulation establishes a procedure for former employees to obtain 
access to documents that they originated, reviewed, or signed while at 
the Department, in limited circumstances where they demonstrate a 
particular need for such access.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Evelyn Tang, Attorney-Advisor, Department of Justice, 
Office of the General Counsel, Justice Management Division, National 
Place Building, Suite 520 North, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-3452

RIN: 1105-AA76
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Legal Activities (LA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2128. 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: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Robert Hinchman
Phone: 202 514-8059
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1105-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________




2129. 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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Legal Activities (LA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2130. UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE FEE FOR SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 0.114 (Revision)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/04/00                    65 FR 47859
Final Action Effective          09/05/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joe Lazar
Phone: 202 307-9054

RIN: 1105-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________




2131. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS; RISK MANAGEMENT 
PROGRAMS UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT SECTION 112(R)(7) DISTRIBUTION OF OFF-
SITE CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS INFORMATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 68

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/27/00                    65 FR 24853
Final Action                    08/04/00                    65 FR 48108
Final Action Effective          08/04/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Stephen Koch
Phone: 202 514-0849

RIN: 1105-AA70
_______________________________________________________________________




2132.  RULES GOVERNING PETITIONS FOR EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY: CAPITAL 
CASES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: U.S Constitution, Art II, sec 2; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 
510

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule supplements the existing regulations on executive 
clemency to provide specific procedures to be used in seeking clemency 
by persons sentenced to death by a United States District Court for an 
offense against the United States. This rule sets forth a deadline for 
filing a clemency request in a capital case and the general procedures 
the Department will follow in processing the request. These procedures 
also provide an opportunity for defendant's counsel and victims' 
families each to make an oral presentation to the Pardon Attorney, if 
they wish to do so.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/08/00                    65 FR 48379
Final Action Effective          08/02/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan M. Kuzma, Deputy Pardon Attorney, Department of 
Justice, Suite 400, 500 First Street NW, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 616-6070

RIN: 1105-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________




2133.  RULES GOVERNING EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY: VICTIM NOTIFICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: U.S. Constitution, Art II, sec 2; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 
510

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the existing regulations on executive 
clemency to codify the Attorney General's practice of providing notice 
to the victims of the crime when an offender convicted of a federal 
felony files a petition for executive clemency. Under these procedures, 
the Department will invite victims to submit comments, if they

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wish to do so, and inform them of the President's final decision on the 
clemency request. This rule also defines the term ``victim'' for 
purposes of such notifications, and lists criteria considered in 
determining in what circumstances such victim notification is 
warranted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/28/00                    65 FR 58223
Final Action Effective          09/28/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan M. Kuzma, Deputy Pardon Attorney, Department of 
Justice, Suite 400, 500 First Street NW, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 616-6070

RIN: 1105-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Office of Justice Programs (OJP)



_______________________________________________________________________




2134. 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                    05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Philip Merkle, Special Advisor to the Director, 
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Correction Program 
Office, 810 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 307-2550

RIN: 1121-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________




2135. BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT ACT OF 1998

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                    63 FR 50759
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/23/98
Final Action                    05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

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

RIN: 1121-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________




2136.  ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR THE VOI/TIS 
GRANT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13701, et seq, as amended by PL 104-134; 42 USC 
4321, et seq; 40 CFR 1500 to 1508

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Corrections Program Office, Office of Justice Programs is 
issuing this rule to set forth the procedures that OJP and the States 
awarded Federal funds under the Violent Offender Incarceration/Truth-
in-Sentencing Incentive Grants Program must follow in order to comply 
with the environmental procedures mandated by the National 
Environmental Policy Act, the Council on Environmental Quality's 
implementing regulations, and other related Federal environmental 
impact review requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/08/00                    65 FR 48592
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/08/00                    65 FR 48592
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/10/00
Final Action                    05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Philip Merkle, Special Advisor to the Director, 
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Correction Program 
Office, 810 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 307-2550

RIN: 1121-AA52
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