[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions] [Department of Justice Semiannual Regulatory Agenda] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov] [[Page 25603]] Part XI Department of Justice _______________________________________________________________________ Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 25604]]DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 8 CFR Ch. I 21 CFR Ch. II 28 CFR Ch. I Regulatory Agenda AGENCY: Department of Justice. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: The Department of Justice is publishing its April 2001 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: 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 two regulations requiring such a review: ``Reduction of the Number of Acceptable Documents and Other Changes to Employment Verification Requirements'' (RIN 1115-AB73) and ``Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities'' (RIN 1190-AA44). In accordance with the RFA, comments are specifically invited on these regulations. Those comments should be addressed to the contact person listed in the entries for these items. Dated: March 26, 2001. Kevin R. Jones, Acting Assistant Attorney General, Office of Policy Development. Bureau of Prisons--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1629 Classification and Program Review................................................... 1120-AA93 1630 Release of Information.............................................................. 1120-AA96 1631 Administrative Remedy Program: Applicability to Contract Facilities................. 1120-AA97 1632 Searching and Detaining or Arresting Persons Other Than Inmates: Denial of Visiting. 1120-AB01 1633 Literacy Program: GED Requirements.................................................. 1120-AB02 1634 Infectious Disease Management....................................................... 1120-AB03 1635 Drug Abuse Treatment Program: Subpart Revision and Clarification.................... 1120-AB07 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Prisons--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1636 Volunteer Community Service Projects................................................ 1120-AA03 1637 Intensive Confinement Centers....................................................... 1120-AA11 1638 Incoming Publications............................................................... 1120-AA15 1639 Infectious Diseases................................................................. 1120-AA23 1640 Postsecondary Education Programs.................................................... 1120-AA25 1641 Literacy Program.................................................................... 1120-AA33 1642 Telephone Regulations and Inmate Financial Responsibility........................... 1120-AA39 1643 Telephone Regulations and Inmate Financial Responsibility........................... 1120-AA49 1644 Incoming Publications: Nudity and Sexually Explicit Material or Information......... 1120-AA59 1645 Good Conduct Time................................................................... 1120-AA62 1646 Administrative Remedy Program: Excluded Matters..................................... 1120-AA72 1647 Visiting Regulations: Prior Relationship............................................ 1120-AA77 1648 Smoking/No Smoking Areas............................................................ 1120-AA79 1649 Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications.................................................. 1120-AA81 1650 Administrative Safeguards for Psychiatric Treatment and Medication; Military 1120-AA83 Prisoners and District of Columbia Code Violators................................... 1651 Designation of Offenses Subject to Sex Offender Release Notification................ 1120-AA85 1652 Inmate Commissary Account Deposit Procedures........................................ 1120-AA86 1653 Drug Abuse Treatment Programs: Disincentives and Enhanced Incentives................ 1120-AA88 1654 Searches of Housing Units, Inmates, Inmate Work Areas, and Persons Other Than 1120-AA90 Inmates: Electronic Devices......................................................... 1655 Occupational Educational Programs................................................... 1120-AA92 1656 Drug Testing Program................................................................ 1120-AA95 1657 Correspondence: Inspection of Outgoing General Correspondence....................... 1120-AA98 1658 Release Gratuities, Transportation, and Clothing: Aliens............................ 1120-AA99 1659 Religious Beliefs and Practices: Nomenclature Change................................ 1120-AB04 [[Page 25605]] 1660 District of Columbia Educational Good Time Credit................................... 1120-AB05 1661 Suicide Prevention Program.......................................................... 1120-AB06 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Prisons--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1662 Drug Abuse Treatment and Intensive Confinement Center Programs: Early Release 1120-AA66 Consideration....................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Civil Rights Division--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1663 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Public Accommodations and Commercial 1190-AA44 Facilities (Section 610 Review)..................................................... 1664 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services. 1190-AA46 1665 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services; 1190-AA47 Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities; Accessibility Standards; Recreation Facilities.......................................................................... 1666 American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 Complaint Process.... 1190-AA48 1667 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State or Local Government 1190-AA50 Facilities; Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities; Accessibility Standards; Play Areas............................................................... 1668 Amendments to Procedures Advising States and Political Subdivisions Specially 1190-AA51 Covered Under the Voting Rights Act How To Seek Preclearance From the Attorney General of Proposed Voting Changes.................................................. 1669 Amendments to Coordination of Enforcement of Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted 1190-AA52 Programs--Implementation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Civil Rights Division--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1670 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in 1190-AA49 Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance...................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Civil Rights Division--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1671 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services. 1190-AA36 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Civil Rights Division--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1672 Amendment to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities-- 1190-AA31 Implementation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.......................... 1673 Amendment to Coordination of Enforcement of Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted 1190-AA32 Programs--Implementation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 25606]] Drug Enforcement Administration--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1674 Guidelines for Providing Controlled Substances to Ocean Vessels..................... 1117-AA40 1675 Sale by Federal Departments or Agencies of Chemicals Usable To Manufacture a 1117-AA47 Controlled Substance................................................................ 1676 Placement of Gamma-Butyrolactone in List I of the Controlled Substances Act (21 1117-AA52 U.S.C. 802)......................................................................... 1677 Industrial Use of Products and Materials Derived From Cannabis Plants............... 1117-AA55 1678 Exemption From Import/Export Requirements for Personal Medical Use.................. 1117-AA56 1679 Allowing Central Fill Pharmacies To Fill Prescriptions for Controlled Substances on 1117-AA58 behalf of Retail Pharmacies......................................................... 1680 Electronic Orders for Schedule I and II Controlled Substances....................... 1117-AA60 1681 Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances.................................. 1117-AA61 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drug Enforcement Administration--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1682 Definition and Registration of Disposers............................................ 1117-AA19 1683 Exemption of Chemical Mixtures...................................................... 1117-AA31 1684 Registration and Reregistration Application Fees.................................... 1117-AA34 1685 Establishment of Freight Forwarding Facilities for DEA Distributing Registrants..... 1117-AA36 1686 Listed Chemicals; Final Establishment of Thresholds for Iodine and Hydrochloric Gas 1117-AA43 (Hydrogen Chloride Gas)............................................................. 1687 Implementation of the Methamphetamine Control Act; Regulation of Pseudoephedrine, 1117-AA44 Phenylpropanolamine, and Combination Ephedrine Drug Products; Reports of Certain Transactions to Nonregulated Persons................................................ 1688 Chemical Registration and Reregistration Fees....................................... 1117-AA50 1689 Waiver of Advance Notification Requirement To Import Acetone, 2-Butanone (MEK), and 1117-AA53 Toluene............................................................................. 1690 Control of Red Phosphorus, White Phosphorus, and Hypophosphorous Acid (and Its 1117-AA57 Salts) as List I Chemicals.......................................................... 1691 Placement of Dichloralphenazone Into Schedule IV.................................... 1117-AA59 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drug Enforcement Administration--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1692 Facsimile Transmission of Prescriptions for Patients Enrolled in Hospice Programs... 1117-AA54 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive Office for Immigration Review--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1693 Authority of Immigration Judges To Issue Civil Money Penalties...................... 1125-AA18 1694 Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal............................... 1125-AA25 1695 Authorities Delegated to the Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review 1125-AA27 1696 Motions To Reopen for Suspension of Deportation and Special Rule Cancellation of 1125-AA31 Removal Pursuant to Section 1505(c) of the LIFE Act Amendments...................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive Office for Immigration Review--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1697 212(c) Relief for Certain Aliens in Deportation Proceedings On or Before April 24, 1125-AA29 1996................................................................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 25607]] Federal Bureau of Investigation--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1698 Implementation of Sections 104 and 109 of the Communications Assistance for Law 1110-AA00 Enforcement Act..................................................................... 1699 Implementation of the National Stolen Passenger Motor Vehicle Information System 1110-AA01 (NSPMVIS)........................................................................... 1700 Federal Convicted Offender DNA Data Base Program.................................... 1110-AA03 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Bureau of Investigation--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1701 Regulations Under the Pam Lychner Sexual Offender Tracking and Identification Act... 1110-AA04 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Bureau of Investigation--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1702 Operation of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.................. 1110-AA02 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Immigration and Naturalization Service--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1703 Corporate Reorganizations (Mergers and Acquisitions) and E, H, L Nonimmigrant 1115-AE55 Classification...................................................................... 1704 Expansion of Expedited Removal of Certain Criminal Aliens Held in Federal, State, 1115-AF50 and Local Jails..................................................................... 1705 Construction Work and the B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification........................ 1115-AG15 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Immigration and Naturalization Service--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1706 Revised Grounds of Inadmissibility, Waivers for Immigrants and Nonimmigrants, and 1115-AB45 Exceptions.......................................................................... 1707 Fees for Participation in Dedicated Commuter Lanes at Selected Ports of Entry; 1115-AD82 Collection of Fees Under the Dedicated Commuter Lane Program........................ 1708 Nonimmigrant Classes; S Classification; Law Enforcement Initiatives; Alien Witnesses 1115-AD86 1709 Employment Authorization Document Applications and Process.......................... 1115-AE06 1710 Inspection of Persons Applying for Admission; International-to-International User 1115-AE37 Fee................................................................................. 1711 Definition of the Term ``Lawfully Present'' for Purposes of Eligibility for Public 1115-AE51 Benefits............................................................................ 1712 Petition for Employment Creation Aliens............................................. 1115-AE56 1713 Filing Factual Statements About Alien Prostitutes................................... 1115-AE60 1714 Use of Parole for Humanitarian Reason or Significant Public Benefit and Report to 1115-AE68 Congress............................................................................ 1715 Certification of Certain Health Care Workers........................................ 1115-AE73 1716 Regulations Pertaining to Battered Aliens and to Mail Order Bride Businesses, as 1115-AE77 Mandated by IIRIRA.................................................................. 1717 En Route Inspections and Reimbursement for Immigration and Naturalization Service 1115-AE98 Costs............................................................................... 1718 Special Immigrant Juvenile--Petitions............................................... 1115-AF11 1719 Extension of Deadline for Special Immigrant Religious Workers....................... 1115-AF12 1720 Progressive Clearance Stopovers..................................................... 1115-AF23 1721 Documentary Requirements for Returning Residents.................................... 1115-AF26 1722 Availability of Material Under Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act........... 1115-AF32 1723 Dismissal of Asylum Application for Unexcused Failure To Appear and Effect on 1115-AF38 Eligibility for Employment Authorization............................................ 1724 H-1B Nonimmigrant Worker Complaints Regarding U.S. Employer Violations Under the 1115-AF40 American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act (ACWIA)...................... 1725 American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act.............................. 1115-AF41 [[Page 25608]] 1726 Special Immigrant Status for Certain NATO Civilian Employees........................ 1115-AF44 1727 Contracts With Transportation Lines................................................. 1115-AF46 1728 Adjustment of Status Under the 1966 Cuban Adjustment Act............................ 1115-AF48 1729 Adjustment of Fees for Services at Land Border Ports-of-Entry....................... 1115-AF55 1730 Manifest Requirements and Imposition of Fines Under Section 231 of the Act.......... 1115-AF57 1731 Adjustment of Certain Fees of the Immigration Examinations Fee Account.............. 1115-AF61 1732 Entry Requirements for Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the 1115-AF65 Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau........................................... 1733 Inadmissibility To Enter the United States for Former U.S. Citizens Who Renounced 1115-AF69 Citizenship To Avoid Taxation....................................................... 1734 Imposition of Fines for Violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act........... 1115-AF70 1735 Adjustment of Service Fee for Fingerprinting for Immigration and Naturalization 1115-AF83 Benefits............................................................................ 1736 Establishment of Fee for Processing Genealogical Research Requests for INS Records.. 1115-AF88 1737 Intercountry Adoptions.............................................................. 1115-AF96 1738 Academic Honorarium for B Nonimmigrant Aliens....................................... 1115-AF97 1739 Time Limit for Appeal From Denial of Relative Visa Petition......................... 1115-AF99 1740 Application Petition Fee Waivers.................................................... 1115-AG02 1741 Adoption of Siblings, Adopted Alien Children Less Than 18 Years of Age Considered a 1115-AG04 ``Child''........................................................................... 1742 Procedures for Checking Juvenile Criminal Records and Submitting Fingerprints of 1115-AG07 That Additional Class of Aliens Ineligible for Family Unity......................... 1743 Authorizing Part-Time Study for F-1 Commuter Students in Contiguous Territories..... 1115-AG09 1744 Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(k)........................................... 1115-AG10 1745 Adjustment of Fees for Dedicated Commuter Lanes and Secure Electronic Network for 1115-AG18 Travelers' Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) Programs at Land Border Ports-of-Entry......... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Immigration and Naturalization Service--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1746 Reduction of the Number of Acceptable Documents and Other Changes to Employment 1115-AB73 Verification Requirements (Section 610 Review)...................................... 1747 Visa Waiver Program................................................................. 1115-AB93 1748 Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence: Conditional 1115-AC70 Residents and Fiance(e)s............................................................ 1749 90-Day Modified Inspection of Alien Crew Members.................................... 1115-AD95 1750 Establishing Criteria for Determining Countries Whose Citizens Are Ineligible for 1115-AD96 the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Program............................................. 1751 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........................................................................ 1752 Conditions on Nonimmigrant Status; Disclosure of Information........................ 1115-AE17 1753 Agreement Promising Non-Deportation or Other Immigration Benefits................... 1115-AE50 1754 Affidavit of Support on Behalf of Immigrants........................................ 1115-AE58 1755 Suspension of Privilege To Transport Aliens to the United States.................... 1115-AE59 1756 Implementation of Hernandez v. Reno Settlement Agreement; Certain Aliens Eligible 1115-AE72 for Family Unity Benefits After Sponsoring Family Member's Naturalization........... 1757 Establishment of Preinspected Automated Lane (PAL) Program at Immigration and 1115-AE80 Naturalization Service.............................................................. 1758 Surrender of Aliens Ordered Removed From the United States.......................... 1115-AE82 1759 Early Release for Removal of Criminal Aliens in State Custody for Nonviolent 1115-AE83 Offenses............................................................................ 1760 Amendment of the Regulatory Definition of Arriving Alien............................ 1115-AE87 1761 Adjustment of Status, Continued Validity of Nonimmigrant Status and Unexpired 1115-AE96 Employment Authorization for Applicants Maintaining Nonimmigrant H or L Status...... 1762 Verification of Eligibility for Public Benefits..................................... 1115-AE99 1763 Fingerprinting Applicants and Petitioners for Immigration Benefits; Establishing a 1115-AF03 Fee for Fingerprinting by the Service............................................... 1764 Processing, Detention, and Release of Juveniles..................................... 1115-AF05 1765 Suspension of Deportation and Special Rule Cancellation of Removal for Certain 1115-AF14 Nationals of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Former Soviet Bloc Countries............... 1766 Authorizing Suspension of Employment Authorization Requirements on the Basis of 1115-AF15 Severe Economic Hardship for F-1 Students and Emergent Circumstances................ [[Page 25609]] 1767 Powers of the Attorney General To Authorize State or Local Law Enforcement Officers 1115-AF20 To Carry Out Immigration Enforcement................................................ 1768 Elimination of Immigration and Naturalization Service-Issued Mexican and Canadian 1115-AF24 Border Crossing Cards and Consent To Reapply for Admission After Removal............ 1769 Filing of Proposals for Designation as a Regional Center Approved To Participate in 1115-AF27 the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program................................................ 1770 Nonimmigrant Visa Exemption for Nationals of the British Virgin Islands Entering the 1115-AF28 United States Through St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands...................... 1771 Delegation of the Adjudication of Certain H-2A Petitions to the Department of Labor. 1115-AF29 1772 Regulations Concerning the Convention Against Torture............................... 1115-AF39 1773 Interim Designation of Acceptable Receipts for Employment Eligibility Verification.. 1115-AF42 1774 Inadmissibility and Deportability on Public Charge Grounds.......................... 1115-AF45 1775 Application for Refugee Status; Acceptable Sponsorship Agreement Guaranty of 1115-AF49 Transportation...................................................................... 1776 Nonimmigrant Classes: Q-2 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Visitor. 1115-AF51 1777 Clarification of Parole Authority................................................... 1115-AF53 1778 Extending the Period of Duration of Status for Certain F and J Nonimmigrant Aliens.. 1115-AF54 1779 Conditional Residence of Lawful Permanent Residence for Certain Alien Spouses and 1115-AF59 Sons and Daughters; Battered and Abused Conditional Residents....................... 1780 Extension of 25-Mile Limit at Select Arizona Ports-of-Entry......................... 1115-AF60 1781 Revoking Grants of Naturalization................................................... 1115-AF63 1782 Registration and Fingerprinting of Aliens in the United States: Control of 1115-AF71 Employment of Aliens................................................................ 1783 National Interest Waivers for Second Preference Employment-Based Immigrant 1115-AF75 Physicians Serving in Medically Underserved Areas or at Department of Veterans' Affairs Facilities.................................................................. 1784 Petitioning Requirements for the H-1C Nonimmigrant Classification Under Public Law 1115-AF76 106-95.............................................................................. 1785 Expansion of Dedicated Commuter Lanes; Clarification of Driver's License Requirement 1115-AF77 for Applicants to Dedicated Commuter Lanes and Automated Permit Port Programs....... 1786 Waiving the Fingerprinting Requirement for Certain Disabled Naturalization 1115-AF80 Applicants.......................................................................... 1787 Update of List of Countries Whose Citizens or Nationals Are Ineligible for Transit 1115-AF81 Without Visa (TWOV) Privileges to the United States Under the TWOV Program.......... 1788 Implementation of the Numerical Limit on Asylum Grants and Refugee Admissions Based 1115-AF84 on Resistance to Coercive Population Control Measures............................... 1789 Adding Actuaries and Plant Pathologists to Appendix 1603.D.1 of the North American 1115-AF85 Free Trade Agreement................................................................ 1790 Power of Attorney General To Terminate Deportation Proceedings and Initiate Renewal 1115-AF87 Proceedings......................................................................... 1791 Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence; Temporary 1115-AF91 Removal of Certain Restrictions of Eligibility...................................... 1792 Asylum and Withholding Definitions.................................................. 1115-AF92 1793 Petition To Classify Alien as Immediate Relative of a U.S. Citizen or Preference 1115-AF94 Immigrant; Adjustment of Status to That of a Person Admitted for Permanent Residence 1794 Removal of Burma From Guam Visa Waiver Program...................................... 1115-AF95 1795 Children Born Outside the United States; Applications for Certificate of Citizenship 1115-AF98 1796 Allowing for the Filing of Form I-140 Visa Petition Concurrently With a Form I-485 1115-AG00 Application in Certain Circumstances................................................ 1797 Special Immigrant Visa for Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters.......... 1115-AG01 1798 Establishing Premium Processing Service for Employment-Based Petitions and 1115-AG03 Applications........................................................................ 1799 Adjustment of Status for Certain Nationals of Nicaragua, Cuba, and Haiti............ 1115-AG05 1800 Adjustment to Lawful Resident Status of Certain Class Action Participants Who 1115-AG06 Entered Before January 1, 1982, Under the Legal Immigration and Family Equity Act (LIFE Act).......................................................................... 1801 Nonimmigrant Classes; Spouses and Children of Lawful Permanent Residents; V 1115-AG08 Classification...................................................................... 1802 American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act of 2000 and Other Related 1115-AG11 Bills............................................................................... 1803 K Nonimmigrant Classification, Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE)........... 1115-AG12 1804 Adjustment of Status for Certain Syrian Nationals Granted Asylum in the United 1115-AG13 States.............................................................................. 1805 Adjustment of Status of Certain Aliens from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos in the 1115-AG14 United States....................................................................... 1806 Adding Colombia to the List of Countries Whose Citizens or Nationals Are Ineligible 1115-AG16 for Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Privileges to the United States Under the TWOV Program............................................................................. 1807 New Classifications for Victims of Trafficking and Victims of Certain Criminal 1115-AG19 Activity............................................................................ 1808 Protection and Assistance for Victims of Trafficking................................ 1115-AG20 1809 Removal and Adjustment Procedures for Victims of Trafficking and Certain Criminal 1115-AG21 Activities.......................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 25610]] Immigration and Naturalization Service--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1810 Employer Sanctions Modifications.................................................... 1115-AE21 1811 Regulations Relating to Temporary Protected Status.................................. 1115-AE26 1812 Inspection and Expedited Removal of Aliens; Detention and Removal of Aliens; Conduct 1115-AE47 of Removal Proceedings.............................................................. 1813 F-1 Visa Abusers and Foreign Students............................................... 1115-AE63 1814 Employment Verification by Employers That Are Members of a Multi-Employer 1115-AE67 Association......................................................................... 1815 Limiting Liability for Certain Technical and Procedural Violations of Paperwork 1115-AE70 Requirements........................................................................ 1816 Public Charge Bond Pilot Program.................................................... 1115-AE78 1817 Authorizing Collection of Fee Levied on F, J, and M Nonimmigrant Classifications 1115-AF56 Under Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA).......... 1818 Employment Authorization for Certificate of Citizenship Applicants.................. 1115-AF90 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Immigration and Naturalization Service--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1819 Petitions for Employment-Based Immigrants........................................... 1115-AD55 1820 Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence; Temporary 1115-AD83 Removal of Certain Restrictions on Eligibility...................................... 1821 Miscellaneous Modifications to Naturalization Regulations........................... 1115-AE07 1822 Petitioning Requirements for the H Nonimmigrant Classification...................... 1115-AE52 1823 Asylum Procedures................................................................... 1115-AE93 1824 Change in Business Practices: Collection of Interest, Penalties, and Handling 1115-AF17 Charges for Delinquent Payment of Employer Sanctions Fines.......................... 1825 Temporary Protected Status Amendments to the Requirements for Employment 1115-AF37 Authorization Fee and Other Technical Amendments.................................... 1826 Regulations Regarding Authority To Grant Asylum to Certain Arriving Aliens.......... 1115-AF64 1827 Duplication and Electronic Generation of Forms...................................... 1115-AF66 1828 Detention of Aliens Order Removed................................................... 1115-AF82 1829 Concurrent Filing of Form I-140 and Form I-485...................................... 1115-AF93 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Legal Activities--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1830 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.................................................................... 1831 Designation of Agencies To Receive and Investigate Reports Required Under the 1105-AA65 Protection of Children From Sexual Predators Act.................................... 1832 Waiver for Firearm Prohibition on Nonimmigrant Visa Holders......................... 1105-AA66 1833 Motor Vehicle Salvage Regulations................................................... 1105-AA71 1834 Claims Under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2000: Technical 1105-AA75 Amendments; Expansion of Coverage to Uranium Mill Workers and Ore Transporters...... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Legal Activities--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1835 Foreign Agents Registration Act; Regulations Revised and Clarified To Reflect 1105-AA45 Changes in the Law.................................................................. 1836 Ethical Standards for Attorneys for the Government.................................. 1105-AA67 1837 Enhanced Notice and Release Procedures for Owners of Seized Property Pursuant to the 1105-AA74 CAFRA of 2000; Disposition of Seized Property Too Costly To Maintain; Consolidation of Department Regulations........................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 25611]] Legal Activities--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1838 Violent Crime and Drug Emergency Areas.............................................. 1105-AA29 1839 False Claims Amendments Act of 1986--Civil Investigative Demands.................... 1105-AA42 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Legal Activities--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1840 Federal Claims Collection Standards (FCCS).......................................... 1105-AA31 1841 Access to Documents by Former Employees of the Department........................... 1105-AA76 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Justice Programs--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1842 Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program............................................ 1121-AA56 1843 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide 1121-AA57 Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)....................................... 1844 Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities...................... 1121-AA58 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Justice Programs--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1845 Grants Program for Indian Tribes.................................................... 1121-AA41 1846 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998...................................... 1121-AA48 1847 Environmental Impact Review Procedures for the VOI/TIS Grant Program................ 1121-AA52 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) Proposed Rule Stage Bureau of Prisons (BOP) _______________________________________________________________________ 1629. 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 12/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/02 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1630. RELEASE OF INFORMATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 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 [[Page 25612]] procedures and to eliminate unnecessary regulatory text. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1631. 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 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 11/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/02 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1632. 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 11/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/02 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1633. 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 11/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1634. 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 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 12/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/02 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 [[Page 25613]] Phone: 202 514-6655 RIN: 1120-AB03 _______________________________________________________________________ 1635. DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM: SUBPART REVISION AND CLARIFICATION Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 18 USC 3521 to 3528, 4042, 4046, 4081, 4082, 5006 to 5024, 5039; 28 USC 848, 509, 510; 18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; ... CFR Citation: 28 CFR 550 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons proposes to amend its regulations on the drug abuse treatment program. We intend this amendment to streamline and clarify these regulations, eliminating unnecessary text and obsolete language, and removing internal agency procedures that need not be in rules text. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 10/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Sectors 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-AB07 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) Final Rule Stage Bureau of Prisons (BOP) _______________________________________________________________________ 1636. 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 10/00/01 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-AA03 _______________________________________________________________________ 1637. 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 10/00/01 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-AA11 _______________________________________________________________________ 1638. 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 NPRM Comment Period End 03/21/94 Final Action 12/00/01 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 [[Page 25614]] Phone: 202 514-6655 RIN: 1120-AA15 _______________________________________________________________________ 1639. 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 09/00/01 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-AA23 _______________________________________________________________________ 1640. POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510 CFR Citation: 28 CFR 544 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This document 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 09/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1641. 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 09/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1642. TELEPHONE REGULATIONS AND INMATE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 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 CFR Citation: 28 CFR 540 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This document postpones the effective date for certain provisions of the final rule on telephone regulations and inmate financial responsibility, which was published on April 4, 1994. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 01/02/96 61 FR 90 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 03/04/96 Final Action 10/00/01 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-AA39 _______________________________________________________________________ 1643. 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 [[Page 25615]] 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 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 06/00/01 Final Action Effective 08/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1644. 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 12/00/01 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-AA59 _______________________________________________________________________ 1645. 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 09/00/01 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-AA62 _______________________________________________________________________ 1646. ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDY PROGRAM: EXCLUDED MATTERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510 CFR Citation: 28 CFR 542 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This document amends Bureau regulations on the Administrative Remedy Program to provide for the processing of certain requests or appeals which previously had been excluded. This amendment is intended to comply with provisions of the Prisoner Litigation Reform Act pertaining to exhaustion of available administrative remedies. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/27/00 65 FR 39767 NPRM Comment Period End 08/28/00 Final Action 09/00/01 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-AA72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1647. 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 [[Page 25616]] 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 10/00/01 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-AA77 _______________________________________________________________________ 1648. 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 10/00/01 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-AA79 _______________________________________________________________________ 1649. 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 that needs to be addressed before the inmate's regularly scheduled commissary visit or that the inmate is without funds. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/01/99 64 FR 10094 NPRM Comment Period End 04/30/99 Final Action 10/00/01 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-AA81 _______________________________________________________________________ 1650. 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 District of Columbia (DC) Code violators. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/00/01 Final Action Effective 12/00/01 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-AA83 _______________________________________________________________________ 1651. 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 U.S.C. 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 [[Page 25617]] 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 11/00/01 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-AA85 _______________________________________________________________________ 1652. INMATE COMMISSARY ACCOUNT DEPOSIT PROCEDURES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 10/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1653. 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 08/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1654. 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 Final Action 08/00/01 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-AA90 _______________________________________________________________________ 1655. 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 11/00/01 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-AA92 [[Page 25618]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1656. DRUG TESTING 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 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 12/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1657. 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 11/00/01 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-AA98 _______________________________________________________________________ 1658. 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 12/00/01 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-AA99 _______________________________________________________________________ 1659. 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; 18 USC 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 11/00/01 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 01/00/02 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1660. 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 [[Page 25619]] facilities, under the National Capital Revitalization and Self- Government Improvement Act of 1997, who committed their offenses before August 5, 2000. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 11/00/01 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 12/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1661. 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 11/13/00 65 FR 67670 NPRM Comment Period End 01/12/01 Final Action 11/00/01 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) Completed Actions Bureau of Prisons (BOP) _______________________________________________________________________ 1662. DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND INTENSIVE CONFINEMENT CENTER PROGRAMS: EARLY RELEASE CONSIDERATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 28 CFR 524; 28 CFR 550 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/22/00 65 FR 80745 Final Action Effective 12/22/00 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi Phone: 202 514-6655 RIN: 1120-AA66 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) Proposed Rule Stage Civil Rights Division (CRT) _______________________________________________________________________ 1663. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES (SECTION 610 REVIEW) 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 published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on November 16, 1999. In order to maintain consistency between ADAAG and the ADA Standards, the Civil Rights Division is reviewing its ADA regulations and expects to propose, in one or more stages, to adopt the revisions proposed by the Access Board and to make related revisions to the Department's ADA regulations. In addition to maintaining consistency between ADAAG and the Standards, the purpose of this review and 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, to reflect evolving technologies in areas affected by the Standards, and to comply with section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, which requires agencies once every 10 years to review rules that have a significant economic impact upon a substantial number of small entities. The 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 [[Page 25620]] Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1664. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 28 USC 509 to 510; 42 USC 12134; PL 101-336 CFR Citation: 28 CFR 35 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On July 26, 1991, the Department published its final rule implementing title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On November 16, 1999, the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) issued its first comprehensive review of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines, which form the basis of the Department's ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The ADA (section 204(c)) requires the Department's standards to be consistent with the Access Board's guidelines. Therefore, the Civil Rights Division will publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to adopt the revisions proposed by the Access Board. In addition to the statutory requirement for the rule, the social and economic realities faced by Americans with disabilities dictate the need for the rule. Individuals with disabilities cannot participate in the social and economic activities of the Nation without being able to access the programs and services of State and local governments. Further, amending the Department's ADA regulations will: Improve the format and usability of the ADA Standards for Accessible Design; harmonize the differences between the ADA standards and national consensus standards and model codes; update the ADA standards to reflect technological developments that meet the needs of persons with disabilities; and coordinate future ADA standards revisions with national standards and model code organizations. As a result, the overarching goal of improving access for persons with disabilities so that they can benefit from the goods, services, and activities provided to the public by covered entities will be met. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM (RIN 1190-AA26) 06/20/94 59 FR 31808 NPRM (RIN 1190-AA26) Comment Period End 08/19/94 RIN 1190-AA26 Merged Into 1190- AA46 02/15/00 65 FR 22968 Supplemental NPRM 09/00/01 Supplemental NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: State, Local Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in EO 13132. Additional Information: RIN 1190-AA46 is related to another rulemaking of the Civil Rights Division (RIN 1190-AA44), which will address changes to the ADA standards previously proposed in RINs 1190-AA26 and 1190-AA38. These latter two rulemakings have been withdrawn and merged into RINs 1190-AA44 and 1190-AA46. The changes to be made in RIN 1190- AA44 will include technical specifications for facilities designed for use by children and accessibility standards for State and local government facilities that have been previously been published by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. 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-AA46 _______________________________________________________________________ 1665. 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 to 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 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 [[Page 25621]] 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 11/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/02 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1666. AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS AND WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1998 COMPLAINT PROCESS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 8 USC 1182(n)(5) CFR Citation: 28 CFR 44.500 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 1998--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 (OSC) 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, OSC 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). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/01 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 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 Review, 2400 Skyline Tower, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041 Phone: 703 305-3172 Fax: 703 305-0443 RIN: 1190-AA48 _______________________________________________________________________ 1667. 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 October 18, 2000, the United States Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) published a final rule to supplement the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), which form the basis of the Department's ADA Standards for Accessible Design. These guidelines establish for the first time 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 of the Access Board and proposing related changes to the Department's regulations with respect to the operation of play areas. 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 [[Page 25622]] 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. 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 09/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1668. AMENDMENTS TO PROCEDURES ADVISING STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS SPECIALLY COVERED UNDER THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT HOW TO SEEK PRECLEARANCE FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF PROPOSED VOTING CHANGES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 28 USC 509 to 510; 42 USC 1973a(c); 42 USC 1973c CFR Citation: 28 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 requires that certain States and their political subdivisions (covered jurisdictions) obtain ``preclearance'' from the Federal Government of proposed changes in voting practices and procedures prior to their implementation. Preclearance may be obtained either through litigation in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or administratively from the Attorney General. In 1971 the Department first issued procedures for the administration of section 5 to inform covered jurisdictions concerning the manner in which they could comply with section 5 in the administrative proceeding before the Attorney General. In subsequent years, the Department has amended these procedures to reflect changes in section 5 law, in the Attorney General's internal practices, and to make the procedures clearer and easier to follow. In the 14 years since the last major amendment to the procedures, there have been significant changes in section 5 law and in the practices employed by the Department in processing submissions, which are not reflected in the existing Procedures. The proposed revisions will: (1) Simplify the submission process for section 5 subjurisdictions; (2) clarify the matters that are subject to section 5 review; (3) provide greater definition to the operation of the 60-day review requirement and the permissible responses of the Attorney General to a section 5 submission; (4) clarify access to section 5 records of persons outside the Department; and (5) make technical corrections to the delegation of authority to make preclearance decisions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Agency Contact: Joseph D. Rich, Acting Chief, Voting Section, Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Room 7254, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 202 307-2870 RIN: 1190-AA51 _______________________________________________________________________ 1669. AMENDMENTS TO COORDINATION OF ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS--IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 2000d et seq; 29 USC 706; 29 USC 794; EO 12250 CFR Citation: 28 CFR 42.401 to 42.415; 28 CFR 41.1 to 41.58 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of Justice proposes to make amendments its coordination regulations concerning agency enforcement of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 28 CFR 42.401 to 42.415, and agency enforcement of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972, 28 CFR 41.1 to 41.58. In 1998, 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. The added definitions were designed to clarify the broad scope of coverage of recipients' programs or activities under these statutes. The proposed amendments explicitly incorporate the CRRA's definition of ``program or activity'' and ``program'' into the Department's title VI and section 504 coordination regulations. The Department's proposed regulation will be published as part of a joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which will include similar amendments to the regulations of the Department of Defense and the Department of Housing and Urban Development implementing title VI, section 504, and/or the Age Discrimination Act. [[Page 25623]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/02 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: 202 307-0595 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1190-AA52 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) Final Rule Stage Civil Rights Division (CRT) _______________________________________________________________________ 1670. 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 12/06/00 65 FR 76460 NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/01 Final Action 11/00/01 Final Action Effective 01/00/02 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: 202 307-0595 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1190-AA49 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) Long-Term Actions Civil Rights Division (CRT) _______________________________________________________________________ 1671. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 28 CFR 35 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 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Agency Contact: John L. Wodatch Phone: 800 514-0301 TDD Phone: 800 514-0383 Fax: 202 307-1198 RIN: 1190-AA36 [[Page 25624]] _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) Completed Actions Civil Rights Division (CRT) _______________________________________________________________________ 1672. 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 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 02/16/01 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: 202 307-0595 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1190-AA31 _______________________________________________________________________ 1673. 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 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 02/16/01 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: 202 307-0595 Email: [email protected] RIN: 1190-AA32 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) Proposed Rule Stage Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1674. GUIDELINES FOR PROVIDING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO OCEAN VESSELS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 10/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1675. 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 10/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1676. 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 [[Page 25625]] (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 10/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1677. INDUSTRIAL USE OF PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS DERIVED FROM CANNABIS PLANTS 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 10/00/01 Exemption from Control of Certain Industrial Products and Material Derived From the Cannabis Plant Interim Final Rule 10/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1678. 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 restrict to 50 dosage units the total 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 50 dosage unit limit would not apply to a U.S. resident who has a valid U.S. practitioner's prescription. This proposed rulemaking implements and extends the provisions of the Controlled Substances Trafficking Prohibition Act of 1998. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 25626]] 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1679. ALLOWING CENTRAL FILL PHARMACIES TO FILL PRESCRIPTIONS FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ON BEHALF OF RETAIL PHARMACIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 21 USC 802; 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 1300; 21 CFR 1301; 21 CFR 1304; 21 CFR 1305; 21 CFR 1306; 21 CFR 1307 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: DEA is amending its regulations to provide for the use of central fill pharmacies, also known as refill pharmacies, fulfillment centers, or call centers. Unlike retail pharmacies which dispense controlled substances directly to the patient, central fill pharmacies provide a service to retail pharmacies by preparing and packaging prescriptions for retail pharmacies to dispense to the patient. Prescription information is transmitted from a retail pharmacy to a central fill pharmacy where the prescription is filled or refilled. The filled prescription is delivered to the retail pharmacy for pickup by the patient. Industry has expressed interest in utilizing central fill pharmacy operations to allow for more efficient delivery of prescriptions to patients. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: DEA-208 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-AA58 _______________________________________________________________________ 1680. ELECTRONIC ORDERS FOR SCHEDULE I AND II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 21 USC 821; 21 USC 827; 21 USC 828; 21 USC 871(b); 21 USC 958(e); 21 USC 965 CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1304; 21 CFR 1305 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: DEA is proposing to revise its regulations to provide the option of ordering Schedule I and II controlled substances electronically in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.). The regulations will propose that this electronic system may also be used for controlled substances in Schedules III, IV, and V. These proposed regulations would be in addition to, not a replacement of, the existing rules. These regulations are needed to give manufacturers, distributors, importers, exporters, pharmacies, and hospitals the option to use modern technology for controlled substance transactions. The proposed regulations would reduce paperwork and transaction times for DEA registrants who distribute, purchase, or handle controlled substances. These proposed regulations are consistent with paperwork reduction mandates. These proposed regulations also respond to the requirements of Public Law 106-229 the ``Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act,'' while maintaining a closed system of distribution of controlled substances and ensuring security and authentication. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 03/05/01 66 FR 13274 NPRM 06/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: DEA-214 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-AA60 _______________________________________________________________________ 1681. ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTIONS FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES 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 revise its regulations to permit DEA registered prescribers to electronically write, sign, and transmit prescriptions. These proposed regulations would be an addition to, not a replacement of, the existing rules. These regulations are needed to give pharmacies, hospitals, and practitioners the ability to use modern technology for controlled substance prescriptions, while maintaining the closed system of distribution of controlled substances dispensing. The proposed regulations would reduce paperwork and transaction times for DEA registrants who dispense or prescribe controlled substances. The proposed regulations would also reduce the number of prescription errors caused by illegible handwriting and misheard oral prescriptions. They would allow pharmacies and hospitals to integrate prescription records into other medical records more directly, increasing efficiency, and would reduce the time patients spend waiting to have prescriptions filled. These proposed regulations are consistent with paperwork reduction mandates. These proposed regulations also respond to the requirements of Public Law 106-229 the ``Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act,'' while ensuring security and authentication. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/01 [[Page 25627]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels 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-AA61 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) Final Rule Stage Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1682. 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 10/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1683. 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 NPRM Comment Period Extended to 04/16/99 02/12/99 64 FR 7144 NPRM Comment Period End 04/16/99 Final Rule 10/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1684. 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 11/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1685. ESTABLISHMENT OF FREIGHT FORWARDING FACILITIES FOR DEA DISTRIBUTING REGISTRANTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 [[Page 25628]] 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 10/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1686. LISTED CHEMICALS; FINAL ESTABLISHMENT OF THRESHOLDS FOR IODINE AND HYDROCHLORIC GAS (HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 21 USC 802; 21 USC 871(b) CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1310 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Effective October 3, 1996, the Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996 (MCA) established that iodine is a List II chemical; however, it was not made subject to import/export regulatory controls. While exports of the listed chemical hydrochloric acid (including anhydrous hydrogen chloride, referred to in the MCA as hydrochloric gas, which is a form of hydrogen chloride) were already regulated pursuant to 21 CFR 1310, the MCA had the practical effect of directing the DEA to place domestic controls on anhydrous hydrogen chloride. Since no domestic thresholds for iodine or anhydrous hydrogen chloride have been established prior to this final rule, all domestic transactions involving such chemicals have been subject to recordkeeping and reporting requirements under the Controlled Substances Act since October 3, 1996. This rule establishes domestic thresholds for anhydrous hydrogen chloride and iodine. Import and export transactions in anhydrous hydrogen chloride are unaffected by this rule. This rule reinserts the table in 21 CFR 1310.04(f)(2)(iv), listing thresholds for exports, transshipments, and international transactions to designated countries set forth in 21 CFR 1310.08(b) and assigns the DEA chemical code number of 6699 for iodine. 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 Final Rule 10/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: DEA-156 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-AA43 _______________________________________________________________________ 1687. 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 NPRM Comment Period End 12/08/97 Final Rule 10/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses [[Page 25629]] 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1688. 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 10/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1689. 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 not necessary for chemical diversion control. These amendments to the regulations will ease regulatory burdens for both DEA and the regulated industry. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/25/00 65 FR 63822 Correction 11/13/00 65 FR 67796 NPRM Comment Period End 12/26/00 Final Rule 08/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1690. 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 percent of the phosphorus produced is converted to a form not impacted by this regulation. The remaining 2 percent 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 percent 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 Rule 10/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: DEA-198 [[Page 25630]] 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1691. PLACEMENT OF DICHLORALPHENAZONE INTO SCHEDULE IV Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 21 USC 811; 21 USC 812; 21 USC 871(b) CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1308 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking is issued to expressly list dichloralphenazone (DCP) as a Schedule IV controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This action is based on DEA's interpretation that dichloralphenazone is a compound containing chloral hydrate, a Schedule IV controlled substance under 21 CFR part 1308; by definition, dichloralphenazone is also a Schedule IV controlled substance. This action will impose the regulatory controls and criminal sanctions of Schedule IV on those perons who handle dichloralphenazone or products containing dichloralphenazone. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/11/00 65 FR 77328 NPRM Comment Period End 02/09/01 Final Rule 08/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: DEA-209 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-AA59 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) Completed Actions Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1692. FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION OF PRESCRIPTIONS FOR PATIENTS ENROLLED IN HOSPICE PROGRAMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1306 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 01/11/01 66 FR 2214 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Sectors Affected: None Agency Contact: Patricia M. Good Phone: 202 307-7297 RIN: 1117-AA54 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) Proposed Rule Stage Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) _______________________________________________________________________ 1693. 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 09/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1694. 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 [[Page 25631]] 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 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 11/30/98 NPRM 06/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/01 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, 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1695. AUTHORITIES DELEGATED TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW Priority: Info./Admin./Other 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 12/26/00 65 FR 81434 NPRM Comment Period End 02/26/01 Second NPRM 12/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1696. MOTIONS TO REOPEN FOR SUSPENSION OF DEPORTATION AND SPECIAL RULE CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 1505(C) OF THE LIFE ACT AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 8 USC 1103, 1252 note, 1252b, 1324b, 1362; 28 USC 509 to 510; 28 USC 1746; sec 203 of PL 105-100; secs 1506 and 1510 of PL 106-386; sec 1505 of PL 106-554 CFR Citation: 8 CFR 3 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The rule amends the regulations of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) by establishing a special procedure for the filing and adjudication of motions to reopen to apply for suspension of deportation and cancellation of removal pursuant to section 1505(c) of the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act Amendments of 2000 (LIFE Act Amendments). Motions to reopen under this rule must be filed on or before October 18, 2001. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 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-AA31 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) Completed Actions Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) _______________________________________________________________________ 1697. 212(C) RELIEF FOR CERTAIN ALIENS IN DEPORTATION PROCEEDINGS ON OR BEFORE APRIL 24, 1996 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 212 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/22/01 66 FR 6436 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Charles Adkins-Blanch Phone: 703 305-0470 RIN: 1125-AA29 [[Page 25632]] _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) Proposed Rule Stage Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) _______________________________________________________________________ 1698. 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 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 mobile radio services. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ ``Significant upgrade or major modification'' ANPRM 11/19/96 (61 FR 58799) ANPRM Comment Period End 12/19/96 NPRM 04/28/98 (63 FR 23231) NPRM Comment Period End 06/29/98 Supplemental NPRM Proposing Definitions 07/00/01 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 2 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1699. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL STOLEN PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION SYSTEM (NSPMVIS) Priority: Other Significant 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 U.S.C. 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. [[Page 25633]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/01 NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1700. FEDERAL CONVICTED OFFENDER DNA DATA BASE PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 106-546 CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, April 18, 2001. The determination of qualifying Federal and military offenses is due 120 days after enactment, and the collection of DNA samples is due 180 days after enactment. Abstract: The Federal Convicted Offender DNA Data Base Program will cover offenders convicted of Federal and military offenses, as well as offenses committed in the District of Columbia. Regulations specifying the Federal qualifying offenses will be prepared by the Department of Justice and the FBI. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1105-AA52. Agency Contact: Thomas F. Callaghan, Program Manager, Federal Convicted Offender Program, Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Building 12, Room 214, FBI Academy, Quantico, VA 22135 Phone: 703 632-4594 Fax: 703 632-4562 RIN: 1110-AA03 _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) Final Rule Stage Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) _______________________________________________________________________ 1701. REGULATIONS UNDER 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 August 2001. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/16/99 64 FR 7562 NPRM Comment Period End 04/19/99 Final Action 10/00/01 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) Completed Actions Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) _______________________________________________________________________ 1702. OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 28 CFR 16; 28 CFR 20; 28 CFR 25 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Delay of Effective Date 03/01/01 66 FR 12854 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal Agency Contact: Fanny L. Haslebacher Phone: 304 625-2000 RIN: 1110-AA02 [[Page 25634]] _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) Prerule Stage Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1703. CORPORATE REORGANIZATIONS (MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS) AND E, H, L NONIMMIGRANT CLASSIFICATION 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 1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1282 CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214.1(h) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service solicits comments on establishing policy and administrative procedure for simplifying the processing of nonimmigrant temporary workers involved in mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, or other corporate restructurings. Streamlining Service Center procedures in this respect is in the public interest in light of increased numbers of corporate reorganizations anticipated in the future. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM With Request for Comments 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: INS No. 1797-96 Agency Contact: Irene Hoffman, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536 Phone: 202 307-3365 RIN: 1115-AE55 _______________________________________________________________________ 1704. 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 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal Additional Information: INS No. 1998-99 Agency Contact: Robert Evans, Detention and Deportation Officer, Detention and Deportation Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 801 I Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20536 Phone: 202 353-7218 RIN: 1115-AF50 _______________________________________________________________________ 1705. CONSTRUCTION WORK AND THE B NONIMMIGRANT VISA CLASSIFICATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The INS is soliciting comments from the public on the issue of aliens admitted to the U.S. as B nonimmigrant visitors whose intent is to engage in construction work during the alien's stay. In particular the Service is exploring the feasibility of defining the term construction as it relates to B nonimmigrant visitors. A standard definition of construction may assist both the public and the Service in determining if an alien admitted as a B nonimmigrant visitor may engage in construction during his or her period of authorized stay. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: INS No. 2126-01 Sectors Affected: None Agency Contact: Craig S. Howie, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536 Phone: 202 353-8177 RIN: 1115-AG15 [[Page 25635]] _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) Proposed Rule Stage Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1706. REVISED GROUNDS OF INADMISSIBILITY, WAIVERS FOR IMMIGRANTS AND NONIMMIGRANTS, AND EXCEPTIONS Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 8 USC 1158; 8 USC 1159; 8 USC 1160; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1183; 8 USC 1184; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 1157 CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 207; 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 209; 8 CFR 210; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 232; 8 CFR 235; 8 CFR 240; 8 CFR 241; 8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 245a; 8 CFR 248; 8 CFR 249; 8 CFR 274a; 8 CFR 299; ... Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulation covers the grounds of inadmissibility applicable to those aliens seeking admission to the United States temporarily or permanently. On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA), which substantially revised most grounds of inadmissibility under section 212 of the Act and the waivers available to both immigrants and nonimmigrants. The Immigration and Naturalization Service will publish regulations implementing these new grounds of inadmissibility and new/revised waiver provisions. In addition, this rule will incorporate the changes made to the grounds of inadmissibility and waivers provided for in the Immigration Act of 1990 (IMMACT 90), Public Law 101-649; the Miscellaneous and Technical Immigration and Naturalization Amendments of 1991 (MTINA), Public Law 102-232; the National Institutes of Health Revitalization Act of 1993, Public Law 103-43; the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1991 (INTCA), Public Law 103-416; and the Anti- Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA), Public Law 104-132, among others. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM-INS No. 1232 Comment Period End 2/5/90 01/05/90 55 FR 438 NPRM-INS No. 1413 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: INS No. 1413-92 Consolidated INS Rules 1304, RIN 1115-AC01; 1235, RIN 1115-AB39; 1232, RIN 1115-AB45; and 1648, RIN 1115-AD62. Agency Contact: Sophia Cox, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536 Phone: 202 514-4754 RIN: 1115-AB45 _______________________________________________________________________ 1707. FEES FOR PARTICIPATION IN DEDICATED COMMUTER LANES AT SELECTED PORTS OF ENTRY; COLLECTION OF FEES UNDER THE DEDICATED COMMUTER LANE PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 port of 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 NPRM-INS No. 1820-96 09/00/01 Final Rule-INS No. 1794-96 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal Additional Information: INS No. 1675 and 1794-96 Agency Contact: Thomas C. Campbell, Assistant Chief Inspector, 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1708. 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 [[Page 25636]] 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 09/00/01 Final Action-INS No. 1683 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal Additional Information: INS No. 1683-94; and INS No. 1728-95. Agency Contact: Song Park, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536 Phone: 202 353-8177 RIN: 1115-AD86 _______________________________________________________________________ 1709. 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: This proposed rule will amend the Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations regarding employment authorization to establish filing and eligibility requirements for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. With few exceptions, only those nonimmigrant aliens who have been issued a Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), are authorized to accept employment in the U.S. as evidence of their authorization for temporary employment in the United States. The EAD may be presented to an employer to satisfy the employment eligibility documentation requirements of IRCA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: 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 Officer, Adjudications Divison, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536 Phone: 202 514-4754 RIN: 1115-AE06 _______________________________________________________________________ 1710. 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 09/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1711. 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; 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. [[Page 25637]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 09/06/96 61 FR 47039 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 11/05/96 NPRM 08/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Federal Additional Information: INS No. 1792-96 Agency Contact: John W. Brown, Adjudications Officers, Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536 Phone: 202 616-7435 Michael Hardin, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications Divison, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536 Phone: 202 514-4754 RIN: 1115-AE51 _______________________________________________________________________ 1712. 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 10/00/01 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: Morrie Berez, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536 Phone: 202 305-7767 RIN: 1115-AE56 _______________________________________________________________________ 1713. FILING FACTUAL STATEMENTS ABOUT ALIEN PROSTITUTES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 U.S.C., 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 10/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1714. USE OF PAROLE FOR HUMANITARIAN REASONS OR SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC BENEFIT AND REPORT TO CONGRESS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 8 USC 1182 CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 11, 1997. Abstract: Changes to the current regulations are necessitated by section 602 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. This section has reworded certain parole authority by stipulating parole on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/01 Final Rule-INS No. 1817-96 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal Additional Information: INS No. 1840-97 This rule affects the following section of the I&NA--section 212, as amended by sections 602 IIRIRA. (See also RIN 1115-AF53.) Agency Contact: Ken Leutbecker, 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: 202 305-2670 RIN: 1115-AE68 [[Page 25638]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1715. 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: Other, Statutory, January 19, 2001, Abraham v. Reno (D.D.C.). 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 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. A third interim rule (INS 2082-00) was published on January 16, 2001, to address certification requirements for Speech Language Pathologist, Audiologist, Medical Technologist, and Physican Assistants. Litigation over the implementation of this rule has led to a decision to publish interim rules 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 01/16/01 66 FR 3440 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 03/19/01 Interim Final Rule Effective-INS 2089-00 03/19/01 NPRM-INS 1824-98 10/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: INS No. 2089-000 adds five additional occupation categories for foreign health care workers: Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, Medical Technologists and Technicians, and Physician Assistants Agency Contact: John Brown, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536 Phone: 202 616-7435 RIN: 1115-AE73 _______________________________________________________________________ 1716. 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. The INS anticipates rulemaking in the following areas: INS document No. 1845-97 is necessitated by 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 document No. 1838-97, an advance notice of proposed rulemaking, is 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 Final Rule-INS No. 1845- 97 11/13/97 62 FR 60769 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End-INS 1845-97 01/12/98 NPRM-INS No. 1838-97 09/00/01 Final Rule-INS No. 1845-97 10/00/01 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: Pearl Chang, Branch Chief, Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536 Phone: 202 514-3228 RIN: 1115-AE77 [[Page 25639]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1717. EN ROUTE INSPECTIONS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE COSTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 8 USC 1356(i) CFR Citation: 8 CFR 235 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service) regulations to define an en route inspection. The rule will also notify all affected parties that the Service will begin to bill cruise ship, train, and bus lines or other modes of transportation, or their designated shipping agents or representatives, for all expenditures of Government funds which the Service obligates in connection with the performance of en route inspections on board transportation carriers. This action is necessary in order for the Service to more accurately account for the costs associated with providing special immigration inspection services on an en route basis and to ensure their full recoupment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1718. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE PETITIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 CFR 2 CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to amend its regulations to add eligibility and consent requirements for approvals of special immigrant juvenile petitions (Form I-360). The proposed rule would require petitioners for special immigrant juvenile classification to demonstrate that a dependency order relating to the juvenile beneficiary (juvenile) was granted on account of abuse, neglect, or abandonment and establish that a court has determined that the juvenile should not be returned to the home country. The proposed rule would also provide that a dependency order may not serve as a precondition to the approval of the petition unless the Attorney General gives her express consent. These changes are necessary to conform the regulations to the statutory eligibility changes made by the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 1998 (the Appropriations Act of 1998). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: INS No. 1948-98 Agency Contact: Michael C. Biggs, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Rooom 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536 Phone: 202 514-4754 RIN: 1115-AF11 _______________________________________________________________________ 1719. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT RELIGIOUS WORKERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 CFR 2 CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On June 8, 1995, at 60 FR 29751, INS published a final rule that provided that all persons, other than ministers, immigrating to the U.S. as religious workers must immigrate or adjust status to permanent residence before October 1, 1997. By statute this special immigrant category for religious workers expired on October 1, 2000. Congress has extended the category again for an additional 3 years, until October 1, 2003. This regulation will implement the extension of this category and impose additional qualifying employment experience requirements for those persons affected by this provision of immigration regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM-INS No. 1436-94 12/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: INS No. 1436-94 Agency Contact: Irene Hoffman, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536 Phone: 202 307-3365 RIN: 1115-AF12 _______________________________________________________________________ 1720. 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 10/00/01 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 25640]] Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1721. 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 08/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1722. 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 10/00/01 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 _______________________________________________________________________