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


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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)






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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

8 CFR Ch. I

21 CFR Ch. II

28 CFR Ch. I

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Department of Justice.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice is publishing its spring 2002 
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 three regulations requiring such a 
review: ''Reduction of the Number of Acceptable Documents and Other 
Changes to Employment Verification Requirements`` (RIN 1115-AB73), 
''Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Public Accommodations 
and Commercial Facilities`` (RIN 1190-AA44), and ''Nondiscrimination on 
the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services`` (RIN 
1190-AA46). 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: April 4, 2002.

 Viet D. Dinh,

Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Policy.

                                     Bureau of Prisons--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1323       Release of Information...............................................................     1120-AA96
1324       Infectious Disease Management........................................................     1120-AB03
1325       Drug Abuse Treatment Program: Subpart Revision and Clarification.....................     1120-AB07
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                                       Bureau of Prisons--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1326       Volunteer Community Service Projects.................................................     1120-AA03
1327       Intensive Confinement Centers........................................................     1120-AA11
1328       Incoming Publications................................................................     1120-AA15
1329       Infectious Diseases..................................................................     1120-AA23
1330       Postsecondary Education Programs.....................................................     1120-AA25
1331       Literacy Program.....................................................................     1120-AA33
1332       Telephone Regulations and Inmate Financial Responsibility............................     1120-AA39
1333       Telephone Regulations and Inmate Financial Responsibility............................     1120-AA49
1334       Incoming Publications: Nudity and Sexually Explicit Material or Information..........     1120-AA59
1335       Good Conduct Time....................................................................     1120-AA62
1336       Administrative Remedy Program: Excluded Matters......................................     1120-AA72
1337       Visiting Regulations: Prior Relationship.............................................     1120-AA77
1338       Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications...................................................     1120-AA81
1339       Designation of Offenses Subject to Sex Offender Release Notification.................     1120-AA85
1340       Inmate Commissary Account Deposit Procedures.........................................     1120-AA86
1341       Drug Abuse Treatment Programs: Disincentives and Enhanced Incentives.................     1120-AA88
1342       Searches of Housing Units, Inmates, Inmate Work Areas, and Persons Other Than             1120-AA90
            Inmates: Electronic Devices.........................................................
1343       Occupational Educational Programs....................................................     1120-AA92
1344       Drug Testing Program.................................................................     1120-AA95
1345       Correspondence: Inspection of Outgoing General Correspondence........................     1120-AA98
1346       Release Gratuities, Transportation, and Clothing: Aliens.............................     1120-AA99
1347       Religious Beliefs and Practices: Nomenclature Change.................................     1120-AB04
1348       District of Columbia Educational Good Time Credit....................................     1120-AB05
1349       Suicide Prevention Program...........................................................     1120-AB06
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                                                         Bureau of Prisons--Discontinued Entries
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  Regulation
Identification                                             Title                                             Date Withdrawn            Comments
    Number
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1120-AA79       Smoking/No Smoking Areas                                                                        02/24/2002   Withdrawn
1120-AA83       Administrative Safeguards for Psychiatric Treatment and Medication; Military Prisoners and      03/05/2002   Withdrawn
                 District of Columbia Code Violators
1120-AB02       Literacy Program: GED Requirements                                                              03/28/2002   Withdrawn
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                                   Civil Rights Division--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1350       Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Public Accommodations and Commercial      1190-AA44
            Facilities (Section 610 Review).....................................................
1351       Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services       1190-AA46
            (Section 610 Review)................................................................
1352       Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services;      1190-AA47
            Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities; Accessibility Standards; Recreation
            Facilities..........................................................................
1353       American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 Complaint Process.....     1190-AA48
1354       Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State or Local Government Facilities;     1190-AA50
            Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities; Accessibility Standards; Play Areas
1355       Amendments to Procedures Advising States and Political Subdivisions Specially Covered     1190-AA51
            Under the Voting Rights Act How To Seek Preclearance From the Attorney General of
            Proposed Voting Changes.............................................................
1356       Amendments to Coordination of Enforcement of Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted      1190-AA52
            Programs--Implementation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964................
1357       Procedures To Review Police Departments for a Pattern or Practice of Conduct That         1190-AA53
            Deprives Persons of Rights, Privileges, or Immunities Secured or Protected by the
            Constitution or Laws of the U.S.....................................................
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                                     Civil Rights Division--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1358       Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in      1190-AA49
            Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance......................
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                                    Civil Rights Division--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1359       Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services..     1190-AA36
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                                 Drug Enforcement Administration--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1360       Chemical Mixtures Containing Gamma-Butyrolactone.....................................     1117-AA64
1361       Chemical Mixtures Containing Listed Forms of Phosphorus..............................     1117-AA66
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                              Drug Enforcement Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1362       Guidelines for Providing Controlled Substances to Ocean Vessels......................     1117-AA40

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1363       Sale by Federal Departments or Agencies of Chemicals Usable To Manufacture a              1117-AA47
            Controlled Substance................................................................
1364       Exemption From Import/Export Requirements for Personal Medical Use...................     1117-AA56
1365       Electronic Orders for Schedule I and II Controlled Substances........................     1117-AA60
1366       Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances...................................     1117-AA61
1367       Security Requirements for Handlers of Pseudoephedrine, Ephedrine, and                     1117-AA62
            Phenylpropanolamine.................................................................
1368       Reorganization and Clarification of DEA Regulations..................................     1117-AA63
1369       Chemical Registration Waivers; Exemption From Chemical Registration Fees for Certain      1117-AA67
            Persons.............................................................................
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                                Drug Enforcement Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1370       Definition and Registration of Reverse Distributors..................................     1117-AA19
1371       Exemption of Chemical Mixtures.......................................................     1117-AA31
1372       Registration and Reregistration Application Fees.....................................     1117-AA34
1373       Chemical Registration and Reregistration Fees........................................     1117-AA50
1374       Placement of Gamma-Butyrolactone in List I of the Controlled Substances Act (21           1117-AA52
            U.S.C. 802).........................................................................
1375       Industrial Use of Products and Materials Derived From Cannabis Plants................     1117-AA55
1376       Control of Red Phosphorus, White Phosphorus, and Hypophosphorous Acid (and Its Salts)     1117-AA57
            as List I Chemicals.................................................................
1377       Allowing Central Fill Pharmacies To Fill Prescriptions for Controlled Substances on       1117-AA58
            Behalf of Retail Pharmacies.........................................................
1378       Change of Address for Filing Chemical Import/Export Declarations (DEA Form 486),          1117-AA65
            Reports for the Importation or Exportation of Tableting and Encapsulating Machines,
            and Other Related Reports...........................................................
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                               Drug Enforcement Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1379       Implementation of the Methamphetamine Control Act; Regulation of Pseudoephedrine,         1117-AA44
            Phenylpropanolamine, and Combination Ephedrine Drug Products; Reports of Certain
            Transactions to Nonregulated Persons................................................
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                          Executive Office for Immigration Review--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1380       Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal for Certain Battered Spouses        1125-AA35
            and Children; Motions To Reopen for Certain Battered Spouses and Children...........
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                            Executive Office for Immigration Review--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1381       Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal................................     1125-AA25
1382       Authorities Delegated to the Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review.     1125-AA27
1383       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......................
1384       Section 212(c) Relief for Aliens With Certain Criminal Convictions Before April 1,        1125-AA33
            1997................................................................................
1385       Board of Immigration Appeals; Procedural Reforms To Improve Case Management..........     1125-AA36
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                           Executive Office for Immigration Review--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1386       Authority of Immigration Judges To Issue Civil Money Penalties.......................     1125-AA18
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                              Federal Bureau of Investigation--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1387       Implementation of the National Stolen Passenger Motor Vehicle Information System          1110-AA01
            (NSPMVIS)...........................................................................
1388       Claims of Exemptions From Provisions of the Privacy Act as to FBI Records............     1110-AA08
1389       Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice Information Service Division Systems     1110-AA09
            and Procedures......................................................................
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                                Federal Bureau of Investigation--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1390       Implementation of Sections 104 and 109 of the Communications Assistance for Law           1110-AA00
            Enforcement Act.....................................................................
1391       Regulations Under the Pam Lychner Sexual Offender Tracking and Identification Act....     1110-AA04
1392       National Instant Criminal Background Check System....................................     1110-AA07
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                              Immigration and Naturalization Service--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1393       Restricting Citizens of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka From Participation     1115-AG30
            in the International-to-International (ITI) Program.................................
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                           Immigration and Naturalization Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1394       Revised Grounds of Inadmissibility, Exceptions, and Waivers for Immigrants and            1115-AB45
            Nonimmigrants, and Exceptions.......................................................
1395       Fees for Participation in Dedicated Commuter Lanes at Selected Ports of Entry;            1115-AD82
            Collection of Fees Under the Dedicated Commuter Lane Program........................
1396       Inspection of Persons Applying for Admission; International-to-International User Fee     1115-AE37
1397       Filing Factual Statements About Alien Prostitutes....................................     1115-AE60
1398       Employment Verification by Employers That Are Members of a Multi-Employer Association     1115-AE67
1399       Use of Parole for Humanitarian Reasons or Significant Public Benefit and Report to        1115-AE68
            Congress............................................................................
1400       Certification of Certain Health Care Workers.........................................     1115-AE73
1401       Requiring Aliens Ordered Removed From the United States to Surrender to the               1115-AE82
            Immigration and Naturalization Service for Removal..................................
1402       Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions.................................................     1115-AF11
1403       Immigrant Petitions; Religious Workers...............................................     1115-AF12
1404       Documentary Requirements for Returning Residents.....................................     1115-AF26
1405       Dismissal of Asylum Application for Unexcused Failure To Appear and Effect on             1115-AF38
            Eligibility for Employment Authorization............................................
1406       Special Immigrant Status for Certain NATO Civilian Employees.........................     1115-AF44
1407       Contracts With Transportation Lines..................................................     1115-AF46
1408       Adjustment of Status Under the 1966 Cuban Adjustment Act.............................     1115-AF48
1409       Adjustment of Fees for Services at Land Border Ports of Entry........................     1115-AF55
1410       Inadmissibility To Enter the United States for Former U.S. Citizens Who Renounced         1115-AF69
            Citizenship To Avoid Taxation.......................................................
1411       Imposition of Fines for Violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act............     1115-AF70
1412       Establishment of Fee for Processing Genealogical Research Requests for INS Records...     1115-AF88

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1413       Intercountry Adoptions...............................................................     1115-AF96
1414       Academic Honorarium for B Nonimmigrant Aliens........................................     1115-AF97
1415       Time Limit for Appeal From Denial of Relative Visa Petition..........................     1115-AF99
1416       Adoption of Siblings, Adopted Alien Children Less Than 18 Years of Age Considered a       1115-AG04
            ''Child``...........................................................................
1417       Adjustment to Lawful Resident Status of Certain Class Action Participants Who Entered     1115-AG06
            Before January 1, 1982, Under the Legal Immigration and Family Equity Act (LIFE Act)
1418       Procedures for Checking Juvenile Criminal Records and Submitting Fingerprints of That     1115-AG07
            Additional Class of Aliens Ineligible for Family Unity..............................
1419       Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(k)............................................     1115-AG10
1420       American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act of 2000 and Other Related Bills,         1115-AG11
            American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act (ACWIA)......................
1421       Construction Work and the B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification.........................     1115-AG15
1422       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.........
1423       Removal and Adjustment Procedures for Victims of Trafficking and Certain Criminal         1115-AG21
            Activities..........................................................................
1424       Definitions of Notice To Appear and Arrest Warrant...................................     1115-AG24
1425       Visa Waiver Program: Guam Visa Waiver Program........................................     1115-AG25
1426       Procedures for Detainee Hunger Strikes...............................................     1115-AG26
1427       Consent To Reapply for Admission After Removal.......................................     1115-AG28
1428       Waivers of the 2-Year Foreign Residence Requirement for Certain Exchange Visitors....     1115-AG31
1429       Extension of the Validity Period for Employment Authorization Documents for Aliens        1115-AG32
            Seeking Adjustment of Status........................................................
1430       Illegal Entries, Unlawful Presence, and Automatic Voiding of Nonimmigrant Visas......     1115-AG36
1431       Medical Examination Requirements and Designation of Civil Surgeons...................     1115-AG37
1432       Medical Grounds of Inadmissibility and Waivers.......................................     1115-AG38
1433       New Classification for Victims of Certain Criminal Activity; Eligibility for the U        1115-AG39
            Nonimmigrant Status.................................................................
1434       Limiting the Period of Admission for B Nonimmigrant Aliens...........................     1115-AG43
1435       Establishment of a $3 Immigration User Fee for Certain Commercial Vessel Passengers       1115-AG47
            Previously Exempt...................................................................
1436       Judicial Review of the Decisions of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.......     1115-AG49
1437       Revision of the Regulations Concerning F, J, and M Nonimmigrant Classifications......     1115-AG55
1438       Limiting the Number of Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Stops in the United States to One.     1115-AG59
1439       Address Notification To Be Filed With Designated Applications........................     1115-AG61
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                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1440       Reduction of the Number of Acceptable Documents and Other Changes to Employment           1115-AB73
            Verification Requirements (Section 610 Review)......................................
1441       Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence: Conditional      1115-AC70
            Residents and Fiance(e)s............................................................
1442       Nonimmigrant Classes; S Classification; Law Enforcement Initiatives; Alien Witnesses.     1115-AD86
1443       Establishing Criteria for Determining Countries Whose Citizens Are Ineligible for the     1115-AD96
            Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Program.................................................
1444       Petition To Classify Alien as Immediate Relative of a U.S. Citizen or as a Preference     1115-AE04
            Immigrant; Self-Petitioning for Certain Battered or Abused Alien Spouses and
            Children............................................................................
1445       Conditions on Nonimmigrant Status; Disclosure of Information.........................     1115-AE17
1446       Employer Sanctions Modifications.....................................................     1115-AE21
1447       Inspection and Expedited Removal of Aliens; Detention and Removal of Aliens; Conduct      1115-AE47
            of Removal Proceedings..............................................................
1448       Agreement Promising Non-Deportation or Other Immigration Benefits....................     1115-AE50
1449       Definition of the Term ''Lawfully Present`` for Purposes of Eligibility for Public        1115-AE51
            Benefits............................................................................
1450       Affidavit of Support on Behalf of Immigrants.........................................     1115-AE58
1451       Suspension of Privilege To Transport Aliens to the United States.....................     1115-AE59
1452       Limiting Liability for Certain Technical and Procedural Violations of Paperwork           1115-AE70
            Requirements........................................................................
1453       Implementation of Hernandez v. Reno Settlement Agreement; Certain Aliens Eligible for     1115-AE72
            Family Unity Benefits After Sponsoring Family Member's Naturalization...............
1454       Regulations Pertaining to Battered Aliens and to Mail Order Bride Businesses, as          1115-AE77
            Mandated by IIRIRA..................................................................
1455       Establishment of Preinspected Automated Lane (PAL) Program at Immigration and             1115-AE80
            Naturalization Service..............................................................
1456       Early Release for Removal of Criminal Aliens in State Custody for Nonviolent Offenses     1115-AE83

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1457       Amendment of the Regulatory Definition of Arriving Alien.............................     1115-AE87
1458       Adjustment of Status, Continued Validity of Nonimmigrant Status and Unexpired             1115-AE96
            Employment Authorization for Applicants Maintaining Nonimmigrant H or L Status......
1459       Verification of Eligibility for Public Benefits......................................     1115-AE99
1460       Fingerprinting Applicants and Petitioners for Immigration Benefits; Establishing a        1115-AF03
            Fee for Fingerprinting by the Service...............................................
1461       Processing, Detention, and Release of Juveniles......................................     1115-AF05
1462       Suspension of Deportation and Special Rule Cancellation of Removal for Certain            1115-AF14
            Nationals of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Former Soviet Bloc Countries...............
1463       Powers of the Attorney General To Authorize State or Local Law Enforcement Officers       1115-AF20
            To Carry Out Immigration Enforcement................................................
1464       Elimination of Immigration and Naturalization Service-Issued Mexican and Canadian         1115-AF24
            Border Crossing Cards...............................................................
1465       Filing of Proposals for Designation as a Regional Center Approved To Participate in       1115-AF27
            the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program................................................
1466       Nonimmigrant Visa Exemption for Nationals of the British Virgin Islands Entering the      1115-AF28
            United States Through St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands......................
1467       Delegation of the Adjudication of Certain H-2A Petitions to the Department of Labor..     1115-AF29
1468       Regulations Concerning the Convention Against Torture................................     1115-AF39
1469       Application for Refugee Status; Acceptable Sponsorship Agreement Guaranty of              1115-AF49
            Transportation......................................................................
1470       Nonimmigrant Classes: Q-2 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Visitor..     1115-AF51
1471       Clarification of Parole Authority....................................................     1115-AF53
1472       Battered and Abused Conditional Residents; Termination of Marriage by Conditional         1115-AF59
            Residents...........................................................................
1473       Extension of 25-Mile Limit at Select Arizona Ports-of-Entry..........................     1115-AF60
1474       Revoking Grants of Naturalization....................................................     1115-AF63
1475       Entry Requirements for Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the              1115-AF65
            Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau...........................................
1476       Registration and Fingerprinting of Aliens in the United States: Control of Employment     1115-AF71
            of Aliens...........................................................................
1477       National Interest Waivers for Second Preference Employment-Based Immigrant Physicians     1115-AF75
            Serving in Medically Underserved Areas or at Department of Veterans Affairs
            Facilities..........................................................................
1478       Petitioning Requirements for the H-1C Nonimmigrant Classification Under Public Law        1115-AF76
            106-95..............................................................................
1479       Expansion of Dedicated Commuter Lanes; Clarification of Driver's License Requirement      1115-AF77
            for Applicants to Dedicated Commuter Lanes and Automated Permit Port Programs.......
1480       Waiving the Fingerprinting Requirement for Certain Disabled Naturalization Applicants     1115-AF80
1481       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..........
1482       Implementation of the Numerical Limit on Asylum Grants and Refugee Admissions Based       1115-AF84
            on Resistance to Coercive Population Control Measures...............................
1483       Adding Actuaries and Plant Pathologists to Appendix 1603.D.1 of the North American        1115-AF85
            Free Trade Agreement................................................................
1484       Power of Attorney General To Terminate Deportation Proceedings and Initiate Removal       1115-AF87
            Proceedings.........................................................................
1485       Employment Authorization for Certificate of Citizenship Applicants...................     1115-AF90
1486       Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence; Temporary        1115-AF91
            Removal of Certain Restrictions of Eligibility......................................
1487       Asylum and Withholding Definitions...................................................     1115-AF92
1488       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
1489       Children Born Outside the United States; Applications for Certificate of Citizenship.     1115-AF98
1490       Allowing for the Filing of Form I-140 Visa Petition Concurrently With a Form I-485        1115-AG00
            Application in Certain Circumstances................................................
1491       Special Immigrant Visa for Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters...........     1115-AG01
1492       Establishing Premium Processing Service for Employment-Based Petitions and                1115-AG03
            Applications........................................................................
1493       Nonimmigrant Classes; Spouses and Children of Lawful Permanent Residents; V               1115-AG08
            Classification......................................................................
1494       K Nonimmigrant Classification, Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE)............     1115-AG12
1495       Adjustment of Status for Certain Syrian Nationals Granted Asylum in the United States     1115-AG13
1496       Adjustment of Status of Certain Aliens from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos in the United     1115-AG14
            States..............................................................................
1497       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.............................................................................
1498       New Classification for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons Eligible for     1115-AG19
            the T Nonimmigrant Status...........................................................
1499       Protection and Assistance for Victims of Trafficking.................................     1115-AG20

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1500       Removing Russia From the List of Countries Whose Citizens or Nationals Are Ineligible     1115-AG27
            for Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Privileges to the United States Under the TWOV
            Program.............................................................................
1501       Detention of Aliens Subject to Final Orders of Removal...............................     1115-AG29
1502       Allowing Citizens and Nationals of the People's Republic of China Limited Transit         1115-AG33
            Without Visa (TWOV) Privileges at TWOV-Designated Alaska International Airports.....
1503       Custody Procedures...................................................................     1115-AG40
1504       Control of Aliens Departing From the United States...................................     1115-AG42
1505       Documentary Requirements for Certain Temporary Residents.............................     1115-AG44
1506       Change in Business Practices; Acceptance of Payments of Fees By Credit Card and Other     1115-AG48
            Electronic Means Where Possible.....................................................
1507       Adding and Removing Institutions To and From the List of Recognized American              1115-AG52
            Institutions of Research............................................................
1508       Manifest Requirements and Imposition of Fines Under Section 231 of the Act...........     1115-AG57
1509       Requiring Change of Status From B to F-1 or M-1 Nonimmigrant Prior To Pursuing a          1115-AG60
            Course of Study.....................................................................
1510       Reengineering of Part 214, Nonimmigrant Classes To Clarify and Restate Admission          1115-AG62
            Requirements........................................................................
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                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1511       Visa Waiver Program..................................................................     1115-AB93
1512       Regulations Relating to Temporary Protected Status...................................     1115-AE26
1513       Authorizing Suspension of Employment Authorization Requirements on the Basis of           1115-AF15
            Severe Economic Hardship for F-1 Students and Emergent Circumstances................
1514       Availability of Material Under Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act............     1115-AF32
1515       Interim Designation of Acceptable Receipts for Employment Eligibility Verification...     1115-AF42
1516       Inadmissibility and Deportability on Public Charge Grounds...........................     1115-AF45
1517       Expansion of Expedited Removal of Certain Criminal Aliens Held in Federal, State, and     1115-AF50
            Local Jails.........................................................................
1518       Extending the Period of Duration of Status for Certain F and J Nonimmigrant Aliens...     1115-AF54
1519       Authorizing Collection of Fee Levied on F, J, and M Nonimmigrant Classifications          1115-AF56
            Under Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA)..........
1520       Waiver of Fees.......................................................................     1115-AG02
1521       Adjustment of Status for Certain Nationals of Nicaragua, Cuba, and Haiti.............     1115-AG05
1522       Increasing the Number of Officers Authorized To Issue Notices To Appear and Arrest        1115-AG22
            Warrants for Immigration Violations.................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1523       Adjustment of Certain Fees of the Immigration Examinations Fee Account...............     1115-AF61
1524       Increasing Immigration User Fee at Ports-of-Entry....................................     1115-AG46
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                              Immigration and Naturalization Service--Discontinued Entries
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Regulation
Identification                                             Title                                             Date Withdrawn            Comments
    Number
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1115-AD95       90-Day Modified Inspection of Alien Crew Members                                                03/01/2002   Withdrawn
1115-AE06       Employment Authorization Document Applications and Process                                      03/01/2002   Withdrawn
1115-AE55       Corporate Reorganizations (Mergers and Acquisitions) and E, H, L Nonimmigrant                   03/01/2002   Withdrawn
                 Classification
1115-AE56       Petition for Employment Creation Aliens                                                         03/01/2002   Withdrawn
1115-AE63       F-1 Visa Abusers and Foreign Students                                                           03/01/2002   Withdrawn
1115-AE78       Public Charge Bond Pilot Program                                                                03/01/2002   Withdrawn

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1115-AE98       En Route Inspections and Reimbursement for Immigration and Naturalization Service Costs         03/01/2002   Withdrawn
1115-AF40       H-1B Nonimmigrant Worker Complaints Regarding U.S. Employer Violations Under the American       03/01/2002   Withdrawn-Merged with RIN
                 Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act (ACWIA)                                                        1115-AG11
1115-AF41       Additional Petitioning Requirements for the H-1B Nonimmigrant Classification Under Public       02/18/2002   Withdrawn-Merged with RIN
                 Law 105-277                                                                                                  1115-AG11
1115-AF57       Manifest Requirements and Imposition of Fines Under Section 231 of the Act                      03/02/2002   Withdrawn-Merged with 1115-
                                                                                                                              AG57
1115-AG09       Authorizing Part-Time Study for F-1 Commuter Students in Contiguous Territories                 03/01/2001   Withdrawn
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                      Legal Activities--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1525       Revision of 28 CFR Part 15 Pertaining to the Defense of Certain Suits Against Federal     1105-AA62
            Employees To Conform to the Federal Employees Liability Reform and Tort Compensation
            Act.................................................................................
1526       Designation of Agencies To Receive and Investigate Reports Required Under the             1105-AA65
            Protection of Children From Sexual Predators Act....................................
1527       Motor Vehicle Salvage Regulations....................................................     1105-AA71
1528       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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1529       Foreign Agents Registration Act; Regulations Revised and Clarified To Reflect Changes     1105-AA45
            in the Law..........................................................................
1530       Ethical Standards for Attorneys for the Government...................................     1105-AA67
1531       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...........................................................
1532       Establishment of Minimum Safety and Security Standards for Private Companies That         1105-AA77
            Transport Violent Prisoners.........................................................
1533       Regulations Under the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000...................     1105-AA78
1534       Screening of Aliens and Other Designated Individuals Seeking Flight Training.........     1105-AA80
1535       Guidelines for the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act Amendment to the Jacob Wetterling     1105-AA81
            Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act..............
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                       Legal Activities--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1536       Waiver for Firearm Prohibition on Nonimmigrant Visa Holders..........................     1105-AA66
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                       Legal Activities--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1537       September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001......................................     1105-AA79
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


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                                                         Legal Activities--Discontinued Entries
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Regulation
Identification                                             Title                                             Date Withdrawn            Comments
    Number
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1105-AA29       Violent Crime and Drug Emergency Areas                                                          03/29/2002   Withdrawn - No action
                                                                                                                              expected in the next 12
                                                                                                                              months.
1105-AA42       False Claims Amendments Act of 1986--Civil Investigative Demands                                03/05/2002   Withdrawn - No action
                                                                                                                              expected in next 12
                                                                                                                              months.
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                                 Office of Justice Programs--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1538       Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands Grant Program................................     1121-AA41
1539       Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program.............................................     1121-AA56
1540       Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide               1121-AA57
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
1541       Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies.....................................     1121-AA59
1542       Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Program Regulations for the Victim Compensation Grant         1121-AA61
            Program; and Victim Assistance Program..............................................
1543       Violence Against Women Grant Programs................................................     1121-AA64
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                  Office of Justice Programs--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1544       Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Acts of 1998 and 2000.............................     1121-AA48
1545       Environmental Impact Review Procedures for the VOI/TIS Grant Program.................     1121-AA52
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                  Office of Justice Programs--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1546       International Terrorism Victim Compensation Program..................................     1121-AA63
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                  Office of Justice Programs--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1547       Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance.........................................     1121-AA60
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1323. 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 
procedures and to eliminate unnecessary regulatory text.

[[Page 33231]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA96
_______________________________________________________________________




1324. 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 
tuberculosis, HIV, and hepatitis B. The changes to the regulations 
address the circumstances under which the Bureau conducts voluntary and 
involuntary testing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB03
_______________________________________________________________________




1325. 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                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB07
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1326. 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                    10/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________




1327. 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.

[[Page 33232]]

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                    08/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________




1328. 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                    06/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________




1329. 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                    07/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________




1330. 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                    06/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________




1331. 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 makes changes to the Bureau's literacy program 
regulations 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                    09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of

[[Page 33233]]

Justice, Bureau of Prisons, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________




1332. 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                    10/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________




1333. TELEPHONE REGULATIONS AND INMATE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 540.105; 28 CFR 545.11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On January 2, 1996, BOP published an NPRM proposing 
limitations on telephone privileges and commissary privileges for 
inmates who refuse to participate in the inmate financial 
responsibility program (BOP 1050). On December 28, 1999, BOP finalized 
that portion of the NPRM pertaining to limitations on commissary 
privileges. BOP is continuing to work on addressing issues raised by 
its proposed limitations on telephone privileges for inmates who are 
inmate financial responsibility program 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 11/00/02  Final Action Effective 01/00/03

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




1334. 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                    09/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________




1335. 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                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 33234]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________




1336. 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                    09/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________




1337. VISITING REGULATIONS: PRIOR RELATIONSHIP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 540.44

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/18/99                    64 FR 27166
NPRM Comment Period End         07/19/99
Final Action                    06/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________




1338. 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                    11/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA81
_______________________________________________________________________




1339. 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 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                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of

[[Page 33235]]

Justice, Bureau of Prisons, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________




1340. 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                    09/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________




1341. 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                    06/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________




1342. 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                    07/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________




1343. 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                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________




1344. DRUG TESTING PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

[[Page 33236]]

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                    09/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________




1345. 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                    06/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA98
_______________________________________________________________________




1346. 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                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA99
_______________________________________________________________________




1347. 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              11/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/00/03

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB04
_______________________________________________________________________




1348. 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

[[Page 33237]]

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________




1349. 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                    09/00/02

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, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, Room 
741, Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-6303
Fax: 202 307-0828
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



_______________________________________________________________________




1350. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN PUBLIC 
ACCOMMODATIONS AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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 U.S. 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 
Department is reviewing its title III 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 title 
III 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 adoption of revised ADAAG will also serve to 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 Access Board.
The timetable set forth below refers to the notice of proposed 
rulemaking that the Department will issue as the first stage of the 
above-described title III rulemaking. This notice of proposed 
rulemaking will be issued under both title II and title III. For 
purposes of the title III regulation, this notice will propose to adopt 
revised ADAAG as the ADA Standards for Accessible Design and will 
initiate the review of the regulation in accordance with the 
requirements of section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, as 
amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 
1996 (SBREFA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

[[Page 33238]]

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RIN 1190-AA44, which will effect changes to 28 
CFR 36 (the Department's regulation implementing title III of the ADA), 
is related to another rulemaking of the Civil Rights Division, RIN 
1190-AA46, which will effect changes to 28 CFR 35 (the Department's 
regulation implementing title II of the ADA).

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1351. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE AND LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT SERVICES (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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 Department will publish a 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to adopt the revisions 
proposed by the Access Board. The Department will also, in one or more 
stages, review its title II regulations for purposes of section 610 of 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act and make related changes to its title II 
regulations.
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.
The timetable set forth below refers to the notice of proposed 
rulemaking that the Department will issue as the first stage of the 
above-described title II rulemaking. This notice of proposed rulemaking 
will be issued under both title II and title III. For purposes of the 
title II regulation, this notice will propose to eliminate the Uniform 
Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) as an alternative to the ADA 
Standards for Accessible Design and to adopt revised ADAAG as the ADA 
Standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

1190-AA26 (Completed)  NPRM 06/20/94 (59 FR 31808)  NPRM Comment Period 
End 08/19/94  Merged into RIN 1190-AA46 02/15/00 (65 FR 22968)

1190-AA36 (Completed)  NPRM 11/27/95 (60 FR 58462)  NPRM Comment Period 
End 01/26/96  NPRM Comment Period Extended to 3/1/1996 02/06/96 (61 FR 
4389)  Merged into RIN 1190-AA46 03/05/02

1190-AA38 (Completed)  NPRM 07/22/96 (61 FR 37964)  NPRM Comment Period 
End 10/21/96  Merged into RIN 1190-AA46 02/15/00 (65 FR 22968)

1190-AA46 (Active)  NPRM 12/00/02  NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/03

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, which will effect changes to 28 
CFR 35 (the Department's regulation implementing title II of the ADA), 
is related to another rulemaking of the Civil Rights Division, RIN 
1190-AA44, which will effect changes to 28 CFR 36 (the Department's 
regulation implementing title III of the ADA). By adopting revised 
ADAAG, this rulemaking will, among other things, address changes to the 
ADA Standards previously proposed in RINs 1190-AA26, 1190-AA36, and 
1190-AA38, which have been withdrawn and merged into this rulemaking. 
These changes include accessibility standards for State and local 
government facilities that had been previously published by the Access 
Board (RIN 1190-AA26) and the timing for the compliance of State and 
local governments with the curb-cut requirements of the title II 
regulation (RIN 1190-AA36). In order to consolidate regulatory actions 
implementing title II of the ADA, on February 15, 2000, RINs 1190-AA26 
and 1190-AA38 were merged into this rulemaking and on March 5, 2002, 
RIN 1190-AA36 was merged into this rulemaking.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1352. 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

[[Page 33239]]

Board) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the ADA 
Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), which form the basis of the 
Department's ADA Standards for Accessible Design. After receiving 
public comments, the Access Board published a summary of proposed 
changes to the guidelines for public comment on July 21, 2000. This 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 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 
Department expects to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 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 ADAAG, thereby preventing the 
confusion that could develop if the Department's regulations were 
inconsistent with the Access Board guidelines. In addition, amending 
the Department's ADA regulations will improve the Department's 
overarching goal of improving access for persons with disabilities. The 
proposed rule will ensure that new recreation facilities are readily 
accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. As new 
recreation facilities are designed and constructed to be accessible, 
individuals with disabilities will enjoy the benefits of these 
facilities. Operators of recreation facilities will experience 
increased usage and patronage by individuals with disabilities. 
Designers and manufacturers will have a clear and consistent set of 
standards with which to work. Establishing uniform standards for 
accessibility has resulted in innovation and new designs that are cost 
effective and beneficial to everyone.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1353. AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS AND WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1998 
COMPLAINT PROCESS

Priority: Other Significant

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 
Department's Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair 
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). A companion to this rule will include changes to the 
regulations of the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer 
of the Executive Office for Immigration Review to provide for the 
review of arbitrators' decisions and, where appropriate, the award of 
administrative relief. These rules are being coordinated with the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), the Department of Labor 
(DOL), and the FMCS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Through 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.
Through 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: Juan Carlos Benitez, Special Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Civil Rights Division, Office of Special Counsel for 
Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices, 950 Pennsylvania 
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530
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

[[Page 33240]]

Fax: 703 305-0443

RIN: 1190-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________




1354. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE OR LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT FACILITIES; PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES; 
ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS; PLAY AREAS

Priority: Other Significant

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 U.S. 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 
Department expects to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 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 country. Promulgating this 
amendment to the Department's ADA regulations will ensure that the 
regulations are consistent with the ADAAG, 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                            09/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/02

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-AA50
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1355. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Joseph D. Rich, 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
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1356. 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: 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. The added 
definitions were designed to clarify the broad scope of coverage of 
recipients' programs or activities under these statutes. In a joint 
rulemaking described at RIN 1190-AA49, the Department and other Federal 
agencies are conforming their implementation regulations to the CRRA 
and to several other statutes.

[[Page 33241]]

In the rulemaking described under this RIN (1190-AA52) the Department 
of Justice proposes to make amendments to 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. 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.
Further, this joint rule 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, which are not participating in the joint rule 
at 1190-AA49.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, 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
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1357. PROCEDURES TO REVIEW POLICE DEPARTMENTS FOR A PATTERN OR PRACTICE 
OF CONDUCT THAT DEPRIVES PERSONS OF RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, OR IMMUNITIES 
SECURED OR PROTECTED BY THE CONSTITUTION OR LAWS OF THE U.S.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 28 USC 509

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act 
of 1994, 42 U.S.C. section 14141 (''section 14141``), the Attorney 
General is authorized to file lawsuits seeking court orders to reform 
police departments engaging in a pattern or practice of conduct that 
deprives persons of rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the 
Constitution or laws of the United States. To date, the Department of 
Justice has conducted reviews of police departments pursuant to section 
14141 using informal procedures. The purpose of this rule is to 
formalize the procedures by which the Department reviews police 
departments for a pattern or practice of unlawful conduct.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert Driscoll, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, 
Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Room 5541, 950 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 353-0742

RIN: 1190-AA53
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



_______________________________________________________________________




1358. 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 is amending 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 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 regulation will be published as part of a 
joint final rule 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                    08/00/02
Final Action Effective          09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, 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

[[Page 33242]]

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Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



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1359. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE AND LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 35

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged into RIN 1190-AA46       03/05/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Federalism:  This action may have federalism implications as defined in 
EO 13132.

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

RIN: 1190-AA36
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                               Prerule Stage


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1360.  CHEMICAL MIXTURES CONTAINING GAMMA-BUTYROLACTONE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In previous rulemakings, DEA made gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) a 
List I chemical and established thresholds for transactions involving 
this chemical. DEA is requesting information from interested persons in 
order to propose regulations governing chemical mixtures containing 
gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), a List I chemical. GBL is used in the 
illicit manufacture of GHB, a Schedule I controlled substance. 
Specifically, DEA is seeking information on the types of products 
containing GBL; the concentration levels of GBL in the product 
formulations; and the packaging, distribution, use, and commercial 
availability of these products. This information will help to determine 
whether there are chemical mixtures containing GBL which should be 
exempt from the regulations governing listed chemicals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/00/02
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-222

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

Related RIN: Related To 1117-AA52
RIN: 1117-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________




1361.  CHEMICAL MIXTURES CONTAINING LISTED FORMS OF PHOSPHORUS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In a previous rulemaking, DEA made red phosphorus, white 
phosphorus, and hypophosphorous acid (and its salts) List I chemicals. 
DEA is requesting information from interested parties to propose 
regulations governing chemical mixtures containing the List I chemicals 
red phosphorus, white phosphorus, and hypophosphorous acid (and its 
salts). These three List I chemicals are used industrially and have 
multiple commercial purposes. They are also used in the illicit 
production of methamphetamine and amphetamine. Information sought will 
help determine whether there are chemical mixtures containing red 
phosphorus, white phosphorus, and hypophosphorous acid (and its salts) 
which should be exempt from the regulations governing listed chemicals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/00/02
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-228

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

Related RIN: Related To 1117-AA57
RIN: 1117-AA66

[[Page 33243]]

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Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



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1362. 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                            10/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1363. 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                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1364. EXEMPTION FROM IMPORT/EXPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL MEDICAL USE

Priority: Other Significant

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                            10/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-192

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

RIN: 1117-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________




1365. 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

[[Page 33244]]

Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act,`` while maintaining a 
closed system of distribution of controlled substances and ensuring 
security and authentication. In addition, DEA is proposing to revise 
its regulations to permit DEA-registered prescribers to electronically 
write, sign, and transmit prescriptions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Electronic Orders for Schedule I and II Controlled Substances  ANPRM 
03/05/01 (66 FR 13274)  NPRM 12/00/02  NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/03

Notice of Intent to Conduct Performance Verification Testing of Public 
Key Infrastructure Enabled Controlled Substance Orders  Notice 01/11/02 
(67 FR 1507)

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ANPRM: DEA-214
Notice: DEA-224

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

Related RIN: Related To 1117-AA61
RIN: 1117-AA60
_______________________________________________________________________




1366. 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 misunderstood 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. In addition, 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 USC 801 et seq.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/05/01                    66 FR 13274
NPRM                            12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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

Related RIN: Related To 1117-AA60
RIN: 1117-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________




1367. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR HANDLERS OF PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, EPHEDRINE, 
AND PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 821; 21 USC 822; 21 USC 823; 21 USC 824; 21 USC 
830

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1309

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is proposing to require that manufacturers, distributors, 
importers and exporters of pseudoephedrine, ephedrine and 
phenylpropanolamine implement security procedures similar to those of 
Schedules III-V controlled substances to prevent the theft and 
diversion of these List I chemicals. Pseudoephedrine and ephedrine are 
used in the illegal manufacture of methamphetamine, and 
phenylpropanolamine is used in the illegal manufacture of amphetamine.
The vast majority of these clandestine laboratories were producing 
methamphetamine using over-the-counter regulated drug products. Some of 
the product found at these clandestine laboratories came from thefts at 
manufacturers, distributors, importers and exporters. Almost all of the 
reports of List I chemical thefts reported to DEA in the past few years 
have involved pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine.
Therefore, to address the problem of diversion of pseudoephedrine, 
ephedrine and phenylpropanolamine through theft, DEA is proposing that 
manufacturers, distributors, importers and exporters of these three 
chemicals implement security procedures similar to those now used by 
registrants handling Schedules III through V controlled substances. 
These procedures include the storage of substances in a secure safe or 
steel cabinet, cage, or room and installation of a monitored alarm 
system linked to a central location. Keeping pseudoephedrine, 
ephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine products in such secure areas will 
limit the opportunity for theft.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-211

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

[[Page 33245]]

Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________




1368. REORGANIZATION AND CLARIFICATION OF DEA REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 871(b)

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1300; 21 CFR 1301; 21 CFR 1302; 21 CFR 1303; 21 
CFR 1304; 21 CFR 1305; 21 CFR 1306; 21 CFR 1307; 21 CFR 1308; 21 CFR 
1309; 21 CFR 1310; 21 CFR 1312; 21 CFR 1313; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is proposing a revision and reorganization of Title 21, 
Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter II. These regulations relate to 
the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, importation, and exportation 
of controlled substances and the manufacture, distribution, 
importation, and exportation of listed chemicals. This action is being 
taken to further clarify and reorganize the current regulations. The 
regulations will be drafted in plain language to make them easier to 
understand.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-221

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-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________




1369.  CHEMICAL REGISTRATION WAIVERS; EXEMPTION FROM CHEMICAL 
REGISTRATION FEES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS

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; 21 CFR 1310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is proposing amending its regulations to waive the 
requirement of registration for contract processors, medical/first aid 
kit providers, distributors of sample packages of drug products, 
distributors of research/reference standards, and rural wholesale 
distributors. These actions are being taken in response to industry 
comments and suggestions. DEA has determined that requiring 
registration for these activities is not necessary for effective 
enforcement under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), and waiving the 
requirement of registration will ease regulatory burdens for the 
affected industries. DEA is also proposing exempting charitable 
organizations and governmental entities from initial and renewal 
registration fees. These fee exemptions will bring the chemical 
regulations into conformance with the controlled substances 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: DEA-189

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-AA67
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



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1370. DEFINITION AND REGISTRATION OF REVERSE DISTRIBUTORS

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              11/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1371. EXEMPTION OF CHEMICAL MIXTURES

Priority: Other Significant

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

[[Page 33246]]

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                      08/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1372. REGISTRATION AND REREGISTRATION APPLICATION FEES

Priority: Other Significant

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                      11/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1373. CHEMICAL REGISTRATION AND REREGISTRATION FEES

Priority: Other Significant

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                      10/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1374. 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 ''Hillary J. Farias and Samantha Reid Date-Rape Drug 
Prohibition Act of 1999`` amends section 102(34) of the Controlled 
Substances Act as amended (CSA) by designating gamma-butyrolactone 
(GBL), the precursor to gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), as a List I 
chemical. Reflecting this change in statute, the Drug Enforcement 
Administration (DEA) amended its regulation to reflect the status of 
GBL as a List I chemical subject to the requirements of the CSA and its 
regulations. Establishment of a threshold for GBL is 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. Further, DEA is considering 
regulations regarding exemption of chemical mixtures containing GBL.

[[Page 33247]]

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 10/24/01 (66 FR 
53746)  Correction 12/12/01 (66 FR 64173)  NPRM Comment Period End 12/
24/01  Final Action 09/00/02

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

Related RIN: Related To 1117-AA64
RIN: 1117-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________




1375. INDUSTRIAL USE OF PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS DERIVED FROM CANNABIS 
PLANTS

Priority: Other Significant

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 published 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 10/09/01 (66 FR 
51535)  NPRM Comment Period End 12/10/01  Final Action 05/00/02

Exemption from Control of Certain Industrial Products and Material 
Derived From the Cannabis Plant  Interim Final Rule 10/09/01 (66 FR 
51539)  Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 12/10/01  Interim Final 
Rule extending grace period 02/15/02 (67 FR 7073)  Final Action 05/00/
02

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 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1376. 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 phosphorus, or hypophosphorous 
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

[[Page 33248]]

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 industry at 
the end user level. Further, DEA is considering regulations regarding 
the exemption of chemical mixtures containing red phosphorus, white 
phosphorus, and hypophosphorous acid (and its salts).

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                      10/17/01                    66 FR 52670
Comment Period End              11/16/01
Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-198

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

Related RIN: Related To 1117-AA66
RIN: 1117-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________




1377. 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                            09/06/01                    66 FR 46567
NPRM Comment Period End         11/05/01
Final Action                    07/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1378.  CHANGE OF ADDRESS FOR FILING CHEMICAL IMPORT/EXPORT 
DECLARATIONS (DEA FORM 486), REPORTS FOR THE IMPORTATION OR EXPORTATION 
OF TABLETING AND ENCAPSULATING MACHINES, AND OTHER RELATED REPORTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1310; 21 CFR 1313

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is amending the Code of Federal Regulations to change the 
address to which certain required chemical-related reports are 
submitted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-229

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-AA65

[[Page 33249]]

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Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



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1379. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE METHAMPHETAMINE CONTROL ACT; REGULATION OF 
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE, AND COMBINATION EPHEDRINE DRUG 
PRODUCTS; REPORTS OF CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS TO NONREGULATED PERSONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/28/02                    67 FR 14853
Final Action Effective          04/29/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia M. Good
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1380. SUSPENSION OF DEPORTATION AND CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL FOR CERTAIN 
BATTERED SPOUSES AND CHILDREN; MOTIONS TO REOPEN FOR CERTAIN BATTERED 
SPOUSES AND CHILDREN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 8 USC 1101 note; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 
USC 1186a; 8 USC 1224-1227; 8 USC 1251; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 1251a; 8 
USC 1252b; 8 USC 1324b; 8 USC 1362; 28 USC 509-510; 28 USC 1746; Reorg 
Plan No. 2 of 1950; 3 CFR 1949-53 Comp., sec 2; PL 105-100, sec 202-
203; PL 105-277, sec 902; PL 106-386, sec 1506; PL 106-554, sec 1505; 
PL 106-554, sec 1510; 8 CFR 2; 8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 240

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 240

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends Department regulations by establishing 
procedures incorporating the amended requirements of cancellation of 
removal for battered spouses and children under 240A(b)(2) of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act (Act), and suspension of deportation 
under former section 244(a)(3) of the Act (as it existed before April 
1, 1997), which were amended by section 1504 of the Battered Immigrant 
Women Protection Act of 2000.
This rule also amends Department regulations by establishing procedures 
for certain battered spouses and children to reopen their removal or 
deportation proceedings to apply for the relief of cancellation of 
removal or suspension of deportation under 240(c)(6)(C)(iv) of the Act 
(as amended by section 1506 of the Battered Immigrant Women Protection 
Act of 2000).
Additionally, this rule establishes procedures which must be followed 
by EOIR when an alien applies for a domestic violence victim waiver 
under section 237(a)(7) of the Act (as amended by section 1505(b) of 
the Battered Immigrant Women Protection Act of 2000).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Adkins-Blanch, General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 2600 Skyline Tower, 
5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1125-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1381. SUSPENSION OF DEPORTATION AND CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1224 to 
1227; 8 USC 1251 to 1252; 8 USC 1362; PL 105-100, sec 202

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 240

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/30/98                    63 FR 52134
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/30/98
Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 33250]]

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, 2600 Skyline Tower, 
5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1125-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________




1382. 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
Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Adkins-Blanch, General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 2600 Skyline Tower, 
5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1125-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________




1383. 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 16, 2001.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/17/01                    66 FR 37119
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/17/01
Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Adkins-Blanch, General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 2600 Skyline Tower, 
5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1125-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________




1384. SECTION 212(C) RELIEF FOR ALIENS WITH CERTAIN CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS 
BEFORE APRIL 1, 1997

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1224-1227; 
8 USC 1251; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 1252a; 8 USC 1252b; PL 105-110, sec 
202-203; PL 105-277, sec 902; 8 CFR part 2

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule amends the regulations of the EOIR and the INS by 
establishing procedures for certain lawful permanent residents (LPRs) 
with certain criminal convictions to apply for a waiver of 
inadmissibility pursuant to former section 212(c) of the INA. It is 
only applicable to certain LPRs whose convictions were prior to April 
1, 1997. It applies to certain LPRs who have cases pending before EOIR 
or are under final administrative orders. This rule will broaden 
eligibility for INA section 212(c) relief in light of the recent 
Supreme Court decision in INS v. St. Cyr, 121 (S.Ct. 2271(2001).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Adkins-Blanch, General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 2600 Skyline Tower, 
5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1125-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________




1385.  BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS; PROCEDURAL REFORMS TO IMPROVE 
CASE MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 1252b; 8 
USC 1324b; 8 USC 1362; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510; 28 USC 1746; Reorg Plan 
No 2 of 1950 sec 2; 3 cfr 1949 to 1953 Comp, p.1002; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 
1221; 8 USC 1223; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1229; 8 USC 1253; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 
1283 to 1286; 8 USC 1322 to 1323; 8

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USC 1330; 66 Stat 173; 66 Stat 195; 66 Stat 197; 66 Stat 201; 66 Stat 
203; 66 Stat 212; 66 Stat 219; 66 Stat 221 to 223; 66 Stat 226 to 227; 
66 Stat 230; PL 101-410, 104 stat 890 (amended); PL 104-134, 110 stat 
1321

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 280

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the structure and procedures of the Board 
of Immigration Appeals (Board), provides for an enhanced case 
management procedure, and expands the number of cases referred to a 
single Board member for disposition. These procedures are intended to 
reduce delays in the review process, enable the Board to keep up with 
its caseload and reduce the existing backlog of cases, and allow the 
Board to focus more attention on those cases presenting significant 
issues for resolution by a three-member panel.
The rule incorporates the previously proposed rule published by 
Attorney General Reno that set forth to clarify and strengthen the 
management authority of the Director of the Executive Office for 
Immigration Review (EOIR), the Chairman of the Board, and the Chief 
Immigration Judge with respect to the efficient disposition of cases 
pending before the Board and immigration judges. See 65 FR 81434 (Dec. 
26, 2000).
In addition, the rule restores grounds for summary dismissal of 
frivolous appeals. Frivolous appeals include those appeals filed for an 
improper purpose or appeals that lack an arguable basis in fact or law. 
The restoration of the summary dismissal grounds allows the EOIR 
disciplinary counsel to develop a factual record in order to support 
appropriate disciplinary action against attorneys or representatives 
who repeatedly file frivolous appeals.
Finally, this rule transfers the Board's current jurisdiction over 
appeals from decision by the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
imposing various kinds of administrative fines (see 8 CFR 280) to the 
Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/19/02                     67 FR 7309
NPRM Comment Period End         03/21/02
Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Adkins-Blanch, General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 2600 Skyline Tower, 
5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1125-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1386. AUTHORITY OF IMMIGRATION JUDGES TO ISSUE CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1; 8 CFR 3

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Adkins-Blanch
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1125-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)



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1387. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/09/02                    67 FR 17027
NPRM Comment Period End         06/10/02
Final Action                    11/00/02

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

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30504(a), the regulation will direct junk yard and salvage yard 
operators and insurance carriers to file monthly reports with the 
operator of the NMVTIS concerning vehicles in their possession. (See 
RIN 1105-AA71.)

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

RIN: 1110-AA01
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1388. CLAIMS OF EXEMPTIONS FROM PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVACY ACT AS TO FBI 
RECORDS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 16.96

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies the meaning of 28 CFR 16.96 ''Exemption 
of Federal Bureau of Investigation Systems--Limited Access`` by 
reorganizing the material and amplifying the reasons for exempting 
various FBI record systems from some provisions of the Privacy Act. The 
benefits will be greater ease of use by the public and more 
understandable, targeted claims of exemptions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Beth Haley, Assistant General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Room 7338, J. Edgar Hoover 
Building, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20535-0001
Phone: 202 324-4523

RIN: 1110-AA08
_______________________________________________________________________




1389. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION 
SERVICE DIVISION SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 534

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 20.3(b); 28 CFR 20.3(g)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FBI is publishing for public comment and consideration a 
proposal to amend regulations relating to FBI criminal justice 
information systems. These changes will include the term ''sentencing`` 
in the definition of the administration of criminal justice and to 
clarify that ''sentencing`` includes the establishment of sentencing 
guidelines and related activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Harold M. Sklar, Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, CJIS Division Module E-3, 
1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, WV 26306
Phone: 304 625-2000

RIN: 1110-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)



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1390. 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 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,`` 
which when codified will amend the Cost Recovery Regulations.
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

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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 10/05/01 (66 FR 50931)  Supplemental NPRM Comment Period 
End 12/04/01  Final Action 09/00/02

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 12/00/02

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 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 a section 107 extension of up to 2 
years. By subsequent FCC orders, the assistance capability compliance 
date for packet mode communication is November 19, 2001, and for the 
additional capabilities/''punchlist`` capabilities is June 30, 2002. 
Carriers may again petition the FCC for a section 107 extension. 
Lastly, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1391. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/16/99                     64 FR 7562
NPRM Comment Period End         04/19/99
Final Action                    09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1105-AA56.

Agency Contact: Venetia Sims, Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Systems Division, 
Clarksburg, WV 26306
Phone: 304 625-2000

RIN: 1110-AA04
_______________________________________________________________________




1392. NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 922 to 925; 5 USC 605(b); EO 12866; EO 13132; 5 
USC 804; ...

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 25(b)(1); 28 CFR 25(b)(2); 28 CFR 25(b)(3); 28 CFR 
25.9(b)(4); 28 CFR 25.2; ...

Legal Deadline: Other, Judicial, October 22, 2001, Written comments 
regarding proposed rule must be submitted on or before.

Abstract: The Department promulgated regulations to govern the National 
Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) in 1998 when the NICS 
became operational, and adopted amendments which became effective on 
July 3, 2001.
In this proposed rule, the Department published for public comment and 
further consideration, five proposals to make additional changes in the 
NICS regulations. The proposed changes balance the legitimate privacy 
interests of law-abiding firearms purchasers and the Department's 
obligation to enforce the Brady Act and the Gun Control Act to prevent 
prohibited persons from purchasing firearms.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/06/01                    66 FR 35567
NPRM Comment Period End         09/04/01
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    09/20/01                    66 FR 48390
NPRM Reopened Comment Period End10/22/01
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Fanny L. Haslebacher, Attorney Advisor, Access 
Integrity Unit, Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 
CJIS Division,

[[Page 33254]]

1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, WV 26306-0147
Phone: 304 625-2000

RIN: 1110-AA07
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                               Prerule Stage


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



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1393. RESTRICTING CITIZENS OF BANGLADESH, INDIA, PAKISTAN, AND SRI LANKA 
FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL-TO-INTERNATIONAL (ITI) PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 8 CFR Sec 212 part 1(f) (2)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory action advises the public that the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service) is amending its policy 
that allowed citizens from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka 
the privilege to participate in the International-to-International 
(ITI) program despite Service regulations at title 8, section 212, part 
1(f) (2) barring the citizens of these countries from participation in 
the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) and ITI programs. This notice proposes 
to correct this conflict between policy and regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/00/02
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2157-01

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-AG30
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1394. REVISED GROUNDS OF INADMISSIBILITY, EXCEPTIONS, AND 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 210; 8 CFR 212; ; 
8 CFR 240; 8 CFR 241; 8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 245a; 8 CFR 249; 8 CFR 274a; 8 
CFR 299; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking covers several grounds of inadmissibility 
applicable to those aliens seeking admission to the United States 
temporarily or permanently--criminal, security, labor certification, 
licensure requirements for foreign medical graduates and health care 
workers, failure to attend a removal proceeding, fraud, improperly 
issued immigrant visa, permanent ineligibility for U.S. citizenship and 
miscellaneous grounds. It implements several pieces of legislation. The 
most significant is the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant 
Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA), signed on September 30, 1996, 
which substantially revised most grounds of inadmissibility under 
section 212 of the Act and the waivers available to both immigrants and 
nonimmigrants.
The original plan was to publish one large regulation. Instead, for 
logistical and practical reasons, and for ease of reading, the INS will 
publish an all-encompassing regulation, (consisting of 13 subparts.) 
Separately, INS will also publish the following regulations which focus 
on specific issues and include the following proposed rules: ''Medical 
Examination Requirements and Designation of Civil Surgeons`` RIN 1115-
AG37, INS No. 2165-01; ''Consent to Reapply for Admission After 
Removal`` RIN 1115-AG28, INS No. 2147-01; ''Waivers of the 2-Year 
Foreign Residence Requirement for Certain Exchange Visitors`` RIN 1115-
AG35, INS No. 2158-01; ''Illegal Entries, Unlawful Presence, and 
Automatic Voidance of Nonimmigrant Visas`` RIN 1115-AG36, INS No. 2166-
01 and ''Medical Grounds of Inadmissibility and Waivers`` RIN 1115-
AG38, INS No.2167-01.
In addition, the INS will publish one larger rule encompassing these 
points that were not broken out into separate rules. This larger rule 
addresses several grounds of inadmissibility including fraud, 
smuggling, and criminal grounds among others.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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

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Phone: 202 514-4754

Related RIN: Merged With 1115-AB39
RIN: 1115-AB45
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1395. 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 interim rule 
clarifies the requirements for the use of the DCL (INS No. 1675). The 
second interim rule will set forth the fee required of participants in 
order to cover the technological costs (INS No. 1794).
INS No. 2058-00 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 Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/28/95
Interim Final Rule (INS 1794-96)10/11/96                    61 FR 53303
Final Action (INS 1675-94)--
Effective 10/16/1996            10/16/96                    61 FR 53830
NPRM (INS 2058-00)              01/00/03
Final Action (INS 1794-96)      01/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End (INS 
2058-00)                        03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS Nos. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1396. 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                            12/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1397. 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            12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1810-96

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Goyer, Senior Special Agent, Investigations, 
Office of Field Operations, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-3722

RIN: 1115-AE60

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1398. EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION BY EMPLOYERS THAT ARE MEMBERS OF A MULTI-
EMPLOYER ASSOCIATION

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA). 
The INS will issue regulations regarding when an employer that is a 
member of a multi-employer association employing an individual under a 
collective bargaining agreement entered into between one or more 
employee organizations and the multi-employer association may rely upon 
an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) completed for 
the individual by a previous employer that is a member of the same 
multi-employer association.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 1115-AE67
_______________________________________________________________________




1399. 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 (INS No. 1840-97)          12/00/02
Final Rule-INS No. 1840-97      01/00/03

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 RIN 1115-AF53 (INS No. 2004-99): This interim final rule published 
on December 28, 2000, amended the regulations concerning the authority 
to grant the parole of aliens from Service custody by specifically 
identifying the scope of that authority to include the Commissioner, 
the Deputy Commissioner, the Executive Associate Commissioner for Field 
Operations, and Regional Directors. This action was taken to clarify 
which individuals are authorized by the Attorney General, acting 
through the Commissioner, to grant parole from Service custody. INS 
will be issuing a final action addressing any public comments by 
January 2003.

Agency Contact: Kenneth Leutbecker, Director, Parole and Humanitarian 
Assistance Branch, Office of International Affairs, 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
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1400. 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 Pathologists, 
Audiologists, Medical Technologists, and Physician Assistants.
The Service will be publishing a proposed rule (INS 2089-02) to fully 
implement section 343, including solicitation of public comments on the 
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.

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

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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 No. 2089-02            09/00/02
NPRM-INS No. 2080-02: Comment 
Period End                      11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1401. REQUIRING ALIENS ORDERED REMOVED FROM THE UNITED STATES TO 
SURRENDER TO THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE FOR REMOVAL

Priority: Other Significant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/04/98                    63 FR 47205
NPRM Comment Period End         11/03/98
Supplemental NPRM               05/00/02
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period 
End                             06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1115-AE82
_______________________________________________________________________




1402. 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 his 
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                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1948-98

Agency Contact: Michael C. Biggs, Assistant Director, Adjudications 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3214, 425 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-7705
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF11
_______________________________________________________________________




1403. IMMIGRANT PETITIONS; RELIGIOUS WORKERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 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            08/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/02

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: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AF12
_______________________________________________________________________




1404. 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

[[Page 33258]]

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            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02

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, Field Operations, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, Suite 425, 1525 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 
22209
Phone: 202 305-7018

RIN: 1115-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________




1405. DISMISSAL OF ASYLUM APPLICATION FOR UNEXCUSED FAILURE TO APPEAR 
AND EFFECT ON ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On December 6, 2000, the Service published a final rule to 
implement the asylum provisions of the Illegal Immigration Reform and 
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA). This rule proposes to 
amend the current rule to clarify that dismissal of an asylum 
application will result in ineligibility for asylum-based employment 
authorization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2011-99

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

RIN: 1115-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________




1406. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT STATUS FOR CERTAIN NATO CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1984-99

Agency Contact: Michael Hardin, 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-AF44
_______________________________________________________________________




1407. CONTRACTS WITH TRANSPORTATION LINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1228

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 233

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No.1994-99

Agency Contact: Robert F. Hutnick, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Inspections Division, Department of Justice,

[[Page 33259]]

Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 4064, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7499
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF46
_______________________________________________________________________




1408. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS UNDER THE 1966 CUBAN ADJUSTMENT ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Suzy Nguyen, 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-AF48
_______________________________________________________________________




1409. ADJUSTMENT OF FEES FOR SERVICES AT LAND BORDER PORTS OF ENTRY

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 239; 8 CFR 287

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to adjust the fees charged by the INS for 
three documents processed at land border ports of entry (POEs): (1) 
Form I-94, (2) Form I-94W, and (3) Form I-68. The I-94 and I-94(W) 
Arrival/Departure Record grants nonimmigrant visitors entering the U.S. 
the privilege to stay longer than 72 hours and to travel more than 25 
miles from the border point of entry. The I-68, Canadian Border Boat 
Landing Permit, grants the privilege of making entries on the U.S. side 
of a body of water without reporting to a U.S. port of entry when 
traveling by small pleasure craft. Visits shall not exceed 72 hours nor 
shall travel exceed 25 miles from the border. The fee adjustment is 
necessary to ensure that full costs are recovered and that sufficient 
funds are available to service present and future applicants. The fees 
collected from persons filing those documents are deposited into the 
Immigration Examinations Fee Account (IFEA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2007-99

Agency Contact: Suzanne H Wilson, Chief, Border Management Branch, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 
5307, 425 I Street, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4721
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF55
_______________________________________________________________________




1410. INADMISSIBILITY TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES FOR FORMER U.S. 
CITIZENS WHO RENOUNCED CITIZENSHIP TO AVOID TAXATION

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2039-99

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

RIN: 1115-AF69
_______________________________________________________________________




1411. IMPOSITION OF FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE IMMIGRATION AND 
NATIONALITY ACT

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 280

Legal Deadline: None

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

[[Page 33260]]

Commissioner discretion in requiring bonds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2041-00

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

RIN: 1115-AF70
_______________________________________________________________________




1412. ESTABLISHMENT OF FEE FOR PROCESSING GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH REQUESTS 
FOR INS RECORDS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2074-00

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

RIN: 1115-AF88
_______________________________________________________________________




1413. INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS

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 USC 1641; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service) proposes 
to amend its regulations regarding the immigration of children of 
foreign states adopted by United States citizens. The proposed rule 
would establish a new definition of child to include children adopted 
from countries which have implemented the Hague Convention on 
Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry 
Adoption (Convention). The proposed rule would also change evidentiary 
requirements for the immigration of adopted children to state that a 
certificate of adoption or custody issued by the Secretary of State of 
the United States is conclusive evidence of the relationship between an 
adoptive parent and the adoptive child. These changes are necessary to 
conform the regulations to the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000(IAA). 
(Pub. L. 106-279)
The proposed rule would also make other technical changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2098-00: The legal deadline for this 
rulemaking is 1 year from implementation of the Hague Convention on 
Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry 
Adoption.

Agency Contact: Michael C. Biggs, Assistant Director, Adjudications 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3214, 425 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-7705
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF96
_______________________________________________________________________




1414. ACADEMIC HONORARIUM FOR B NONIMMIGRANT ALIENS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-277; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Immigration and Naturalization Service is proposing to 
amend its regulations relating to the acceptance of academic honoraria 
by nonimmigrant aliens admitted to the United States as a B visa 
visitor status. This is necessary to implement changes to section 212 
of the Immigration and Nationality Act made by the American 
Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998. The amendment 
outlines the proposed procedures necessary for a nonimmigrant alien 
visiting the United States in valid B visa status to accept honoraria 
in connection with usual academic activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2100-00

Agency Contact: Craig S. Howie, Senior Adjudications Officer, 
Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 616-7867
Fax: 202 514-0198

[[Page 33261]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF97
_______________________________________________________________________




1415. TIME LIMIT FOR APPEAL FROM DENIAL OF RELATIVE VISA PETITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this rule, the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
proposes to amend the regulations to provide a 15-day time-limit for an 
appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals from the denial of a 
relative visa petition. Previously, the regulation specified a 15-day 
limit for such appeal. However, in 1992, that time-limit was 
inadvertently omitted from an amendment to the regulation, although the 
form for filing such an Appeal, Form EOIR-29, Notice of Appeal to the 
Board of Immigration Appeals for Decision of the Director still states 
that there is a 15-day limit. Nevertheless, the Board of Immigration 
Appeals has allowed appeals filed at any time after the denial on the 
ground that the regulations do not specify a time-limit. A time-limit 
is needed so that appeals may not be filed years after a denial and so 
that decisions will become final within a reasonable time period.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2105-00

Agency Contact: Ian Hinds, Attorney, Department of Justice, Immigration 
and Naturalization Service, Room 6100, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AF99
_______________________________________________________________________




1416. ADOPTION OF SIBLINGS, ADOPTED ALIEN CHILDREN LESS THAN 18 YEARS OF 
AGE CONSIDERED A ''CHILD``

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-139; 8 USC 1103; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule changes the definition of an adopted 
''child`` or ''orphan`` from 16 years old to 18 years old in cases 
where the alien has a younger sibling, under the age of 16, who is also 
the subject of an orphan petition held by the same U.S. citizen or 
lawful permanent resident. The change is necessary to conform the 
regulations to the statutory eligibility changes made by Public Law 
106-139. This change allows natural siblings, who might otherwise be 
separated, to be adopted together into the family of a citizen or 
lawful permanent resident of the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2110-01

Agency Contact: Michael C. Biggs, Assistant Director, Adjudications 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3214, 425 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-7705
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG04
_______________________________________________________________________




1417. ADJUSTMENT TO LAWFUL RESIDENT STATUS OF CERTAIN CLASS ACTION 
PARTICIPANTS WHO ENTERED BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1982, UNDER THE LEGAL 
IMMIGRATION AND FAMILY EQUITY ACT (LIFE ACT)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1255a; 8 USC 1225a note

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 245a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule (INS No. 2115-01) implements section 1104 
of the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE Act) and LIFE Act 
Amendments pertaining to adjustment of status of certain class action 
participants (specifically, Catholic Social Services v. Meese (CSS), 
509 U.S. 43 (1993), League of United Latin American Citizens v. INS 
(LULAC), 509 U.S. 43 (1993), and Zambrano v. INS, 509 U.S. 918 (1993) 
class applicants) who entered before January 1, 1982, to that of person 
admitted for lawful residence. This rule establishes procedures for a 
1-year application period to allow CSS, LULAC, and Zambrano class 
applicants to apply for adjustment of status to that of lawful 
permanent residence.
INS No. 2145-01 proposes to amend the Service's regulations by 
establishing procedures to apply for Family Unity benefits for certain 
spouses and unmarried children of aliens who adjusted to lawful 
permanent resident (LPR) status pursuant to section 1104 of the Legal 
Immigration Family Equity (LIFE) Act -- known as the LIFE Legalization 
provision. It applies to those persons who are no longer present in the 
United States to allow them to apply for Family Unity benefits pursuant 
to section 1504 of the LIFE Act Amendments. This rule also establishes 
procedures for certain spouses and unmarried children who previously 
were granted Family Unity benefits pursuant to section 1504 of the LIFE 
Act Amendments to apply for an extension of their Family Unity 
benefits. This rule is necessary to ensure that those aliens eligible 
to apply for, and extend, Family Unity benefits under the provisions of 
the LIFE Act Amendments are able to do so in a timely manner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (INS 2115 
Life Legalization)              06/01/01                    66 FR 29661
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/31/01
Notice                          08/29/01                    66 FR 45694
NPRM (INS 2145 Family Unity 
Benefits)                       05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02
Final Action                    08/00/02

[[Page 33262]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2115-01
INS No. 2145-01

Agency Contact: Suzy Nguyen, 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-AG06
_______________________________________________________________________




1418. PROCEDURES FOR CHECKING JUVENILE CRIMINAL RECORDS AND SUBMITTING 
FINGERPRINTS OF THAT ADDITIONAL CLASS OF ALIENS INELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY 
UNITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 5031

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 236

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule describes procedures necessary for INS Service 
Centers, District Offices, and Application Support Centers to follow 
when checking juvenile criminal records and fingerprints of aliens who 
committed a specific act of juvenile delinquency that, if committed by 
an adult, would be classified as a felony ''crime of violence against 
another individual.`` Section 383 of Illegal Immigration Reform and 
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) provides that aliens who 
committed a specific act of juvenile delinquency, as defined in 18 
U.S.C. 5031, are ineligible for benefits under the Family Unity 
Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 2116-01

Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, 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-AG07
_______________________________________________________________________




1419. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS UNDER SECTION 245(K)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-119

CFR Citation: 9 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes amending Service regulations for persons 
using section 245(k) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to adjust 
status to that of lawful permanent resident (LPR). Section 245(k) of 
the Act allows an alien with an approved employment-based petition to 
adjust status to LPR despite violations of status if those violations 
have lasted no longer than 180 days since the alien's last entry. This 
rule proposes eligibility criteria and adjustment procedures for 
persons wishing to use this section of the Act to become an LPR without 
leaving the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2120-01

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

RIN: 1115-AG10
_______________________________________________________________________




1420. AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS IN THE 21ST CENTURY ACT OF 2000 AND OTHER 
RELATED BILLS, AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS AND WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT 
(ACWIA)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1255; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 202; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 245; 
...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act, Public 
Law 106-313, was enacted on October 17, 2000, along with two bills, the 
Visa Waiver Permanent Program Act, Public Law 106-311, and a bill to 
increase the fee for certain H-1B petitions. An earlier piece of 
legislation, the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act 
(ACWIA), Public Law 105-277, was enacted to place certain conditions on 
the employment of H-1B workers. Together, these bills make significant 
changes to the H-1B classification. Public Law 106-313 increases the 
numerical H-1B cap to 195,000 for FY 2000-2002 and the percentage of 
the fees that INS receives to 4 percent. It exempts certain aliens from 
the numerical cap, provides for the ''portability`` of employment 
authorization, and in certain circumstances extensions of stay for 
certain aliens who have permanent residence applications pending. 
Public Law 105-277 imposes penalties for employers violating certain 
representations and prohibits retaliation against H-1B workers who 
disclose these violations. This regulation clarifies several 
interpretive questions raised by the bills and ensures INS practice is 
consistent with these laws.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS rule (RIN 1115-AF40) that implemented the 
American Competitiveness and

[[Page 33263]]

Workforce Improvement Act (ACWIA) was merged into the INS rule (RIN 
1115-AG11) because three additional pieces of legislation relating to 
H-1B classification became law while rule AF40 was being reviewed by 
the Department of Justice. ACWIA increased the numerical cap on H-1B 
nonimmigrant aliens; required certain dependent employers to make 
additional attestations to the Department of Labor (DOL); increased the 
penalties for employers who have been found to be in violation of DOL's 
rules; and created a ''whistleblower`` clause to protect H-1B workers 
who filed complaints against their employer.
In 1190-AA48, the Civil Rights Division, in cooperation with DOL, will 
implement in the Justice Department's regulations the ACWIA ''failure 
to select`` protections -- codified in the Immigration and Nationality 
Act at section 212(n)(5) -- by establishing a process under which 
United States workers may file complaints against employers for denying 
them employment opportunities by improperly hiring temporary foreign 
professionals on H-1B visas. Under that process, the Attorney General 
is to receive and review these complaints and then -- where there is 
reasonable cause to believe a complainant's allegations -- initiate 
binding arbitration proceedings through Federal Mediation and 
Conciliation Service.

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: 202 616-7435

Deborah Misir, Attorney, Office of General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-6596

RIN: 1115-AG11
_______________________________________________________________________




1421. 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                           09/19/01                    66 FR 48223
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/19/01
NPRM                            08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2126-01

Agency Contact: Craig S. Howie, Senior Adjudications Officer, 
Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 616-7867
Fax: 202 514-0198
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG15
_______________________________________________________________________




1422. ADJUSTMENT OF FEES FOR DEDICATED COMMUTER LANES AND SECURE 
ELECTRONIC NETWORK FOR TRAVELERS' RAPID INSPECTION (SENTRI) PROGRAMS AT 
LAND BORDER PORTS OF ENTRY

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to adjust the fees for the Land Border 
Inspection Fee Account (LBIFA) for the Form I-823, Application for 
Alternative Inspection Services at land border ports of entry and 
related systems cost fees for participants in the Dedicated Commuter 
Lane (DCL) program. Form I-823 is used by applicants to the Port 
Passenger Accelerated Service System (PORTPASS) that includes the DCL 
program and several other land border programs. The Secure Electronic 
Network for Travelers' Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) Program at certain 
assigned POEs is part of the overall DCL program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2031-99

Agency Contact: Suzanne H Wilson, Chief, Border Management Branch, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 
5307, 425 I Street, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4721
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG18
_______________________________________________________________________




1423. REMOVAL AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES FOR VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING AND 
CERTAIN CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 
1103; 8 USC 1104; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 
1224; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1252a; 8 
USC 1255; 22 USC 7101; 22 USC 7105; ...

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule sets forth measures by which certain victims of 
severe forms of trafficking and victims of certain crimes who have been 
granted T or U nonimmigrant status may apply for adjustment to 
permanent resident status in accordance with Public Law 106-386, the 
Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 33264]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No 2134-01

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: 202 616-7440

RIN: 1115-AG21
_______________________________________________________________________




1424. DEFINITIONS OF NOTICE TO APPEAR AND ARREST WARRANT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule adds definitions for the terms Notice to 
Appear and Arrest Warrant. This proposed revision clarifies what is 
meant by those terms as they relate to the administration of 
immigration law. The action is necessary to improve the efficiency of 
the INS and to clarify how a Notice to Appear and an Arrest Warrant 
issued pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act differ from such 
documents issued under another statute.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2140-01

Agency Contact: Donna Kay Barnes, Acting Special Assistant, Office of 
Field Operations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 7114, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7488

Related RIN: Related To 1115-AG22
RIN: 1115-AG24
_______________________________________________________________________




1425. VISA WAIVER PROGRAM: GUAM VISA WAIVER PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1158; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1187; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 217; 8 CFR 233; 
...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On October 30, 2000, the Visa Waiver Permanent Program Act, 
Public Law 106-396 made the Visa Waiver Pilot Program (VWPP) permanent 
with some modifications. The VWPP permits nationals from participating 
countries to apply for admission to the U.S. for 90 days or less as 
nonimmigrant visitors for business or pleasure without first obtaining 
a nonimmigrant visa. The proposed rule will clarify and explain the new 
VWP requirements as well as ensure that the VWP removal provisions 
apply fairly and equally to all inadmissible nonimmigrants regardless 
of nationality. This rule also proposes to amend the Guam Visa Waiver 
program regulations to allow asylum applicants arriving on Guam under 
section 212(l) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to have their 
case heard before an immigration judge without having to proceed 
through a credible fear interview.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Merges actions pending for INS Nos. 1447-91, 
1622-94, 1685-95, 1777-96, 1782, 17686, 2002-99, and 2188-02 into INS 
No. 1799.
See also INS No. 2099-00, RIN 1115-AF95

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

RIN: 1115-AG25
_______________________________________________________________________




1426. PROCEDURES FOR DETAINEE HUNGER STRIKES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1223; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1251; 8 USC 
1253; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 241.19

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes standards and procedures for responding to 
hunger strikes by individuals detained by the Service. All proposed 
medical treatments in this regulation conform to accepted medical 
practice. Also, this rule would supersede the INS Detention Standard on 
Hunger Strikes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2142-01

Agency Contact: Nik Maravich, Detention and Deportation Officer, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 
920, Detention and Deportation Division, Office of Programs, 801 I 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4099

RIN: 1115-AG26
_______________________________________________________________________




1427. CONSENT TO REAPPLY FOR ADMISSION AFTER REMOVAL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 
1184; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 
1252

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the provisions regarding consent 
to reapply after removal to conform with the requirements of the 
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 
(IIRIRA). This rulemaking intends to remove the provisions contained in 
8 CFR 212.2(i) relating to a request for consent to reapply in 
conjunction with an

[[Page 33265]]

application for admission at a port-of-entry or with an application for 
adjustment of status. The proposed removal of section 212.2(i) reflects 
the overall scope of the changes made by IIRIRA and congressional 
intent to impose severe penalties on aliens who enter illegally or 
otherwise violate the U.S. immigration laws, by restricting the relief 
available to them in the U.S.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2147-01

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

RIN: 1115-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________




1428. WAIVERS OF THE 2-YEAR FOREIGN RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN 
EXCHANGE VISITORS

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 and 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service (Service) regulations relating to the 2-year 
foreign residence requirement under section 212(e) of the Immigration 
and Nationality Act (Act). The proposed changes would conform to the 
requirements of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant 
Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA), and the Department of Justice 
Appropriations Act, 2000. The proposed rulemaking would affect aliens 
who enter the United States as J-1 or J-2 nonimmigrant exchange 
visitors and who are subject to the requirement of section 212(e) of 
the Act, which stipulates that they must return to their home country 
for a period of 2 years before they are eligible to change to a 
different nonimmigrant classification or apply for lawful permanent 
residence in the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No 2158-01

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

RIN: 1115-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________




1429. EXTENSION OF THE VALIDITY PERIOD FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION 
DOCUMENTS FOR ALIENS SEEKING ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 247.a12 (c) (9)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service (Service) regulations by enabling the INS to 
issue Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for those applying for 
work authorization under 8 CFR 274a.12(c) (9) for a validity period of 
up to 2 years. This category is reserved for those applying for 
adjustment of status, having filed Form I-485, Application to Register 
Permanent Residence or Adjust Status with the Service. The rule change 
would give INS the flexibility to issue EADs for the length of time it 
anticipates that adjudication of a given case will take.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No 2152-01

Agency Contact: Michael Hardin, 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-AG32
_______________________________________________________________________




1430. ILLEGAL ENTRIES, UNLAWFUL PRESENCE, AND AUTOMATIC VOIDING OF 
NONIMMIGRANT VISAS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 
1182; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 212; ; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule defines the categories of aliens who are 
not eligible to be issued a visa or be admitted if: they are in the 
U.S. illegally because they entered without proper inspection at a 
port-of-entry (section 212(a)(6)(A) of the Act); they accumulated 
certain periods of unlawful presence because they entered the U.S. 
illegally or stayed in the U.S. longer than authorized (section 
212(a)(9)(B) of the Act); or they entered the U.S. illegally (or 
attempted an illegal entry) after they accumulated unlawful presence or 
after they were removed (section 212(a)(9)(C) of the Act). This 
proposed rule also describes how a nonimmigrant visa becomes 
automatically void, as provided under section 222(g) of the Act. This 
proposed rule also explains when the provisions for unlawful presence 
(sections 212(a)(9)(B) and (C) of the Act) do not apply, and the legal 
and documentary requirements for a waiver. Promulgation of this rule 
ensures that the admission to the U.S. of any ineligible alien would 
not adversely affect the national welfare, safety, or security of the 
U.S.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02

[[Page 33266]]

NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: Split out of INS No. 1413 to move forward as a 
stand-alone rule.
Related RIN 1115-AB45, ''Revised Grounds of Inadmissibility, Waivers 
for Immigrants and Nonimmigrants, and Exceptions.``

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

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

RIN: 1115-AG36
_______________________________________________________________________




1431. MEDICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGNATION OF CIVIL SURGEONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 
1222; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR parts 103, 232, and 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule defines the medical examination 
requirements for arriving aliens. It also overhauls the civil surgeon 
program to create standards for designation, procedures for periodic 
review of the civil surgeon designation, and specific provisions for 
revocation, when necessary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: Split out of INS No. 1413 to move forward as a 
stand-alone rule.
Related RIN 1115-AB45, ''Revised Grounds of Inadmissibility, Waivers 
for Immigrants and Nonimmigrants, and Exceptions.``

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

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

RIN: 1115-AG37
_______________________________________________________________________




1432. MEDICAL GROUNDS OF INADMISSIBILITY AND WAIVERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 
1157; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR parts 103, 212, and 299.

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule describes the medical grounds of 
inadmissibility under section 212(a)(1) of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act (Act). It also describes which medical grounds of 
inadmissibility can be waived and the requirements for those waivers 
(including conditions for compliance).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: Split out of INS No. 1413 to move forward as a 
stand-alone rule.

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

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

RIN: 1115-AG38
_______________________________________________________________________




1433. NEW CLASSIFICATION FOR VICTIMS OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL ACTIVITY; 
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE U NONIMMIGRANT STATUS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1101 note; 8 
USC 1102; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule sets forth application requirements for a new 
nonimmigrant status. The U classification is for non-United States 
Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident victims of certain crimes who 
cooperate with an investigation or prosecution of those crimes. There 
is a limit of 10,000 principals per year.
This rule establishes the procedures to be followed in order to 
petition for the U nonimmigrant classifications. Specifically, the rule 
addresses: the essential elements that must be demonstrated to receive 
the nonimmigrant classification; procedures that must be followed to 
make an application; and evidentiary guidance to assist in the 
petitioning process. Eligible victims will be allowed to remain in the 
United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local

Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Branch Chief, Adjudications Division, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 
3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536

[[Page 33267]]

Phone: 202 616-7440

RIN: 1115-AG39
_______________________________________________________________________




1434.  LIMITING THE PERIOD OF ADMISSION FOR B NONIMMIGRANT ALIENS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1101 note; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 
8 USC 1182; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 235; 8 CFR 248

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule eliminates the minimum admission period of a B-2 
visitor for pleasure, reducing the maximum admission period of B-1 and 
B-2 visitors from 1 year to 6 months, and establishing greater control 
over a B visitor's ability to extend the status or to change status to 
that of a nonimmigrant student. These changes will enhance the 
Service's authority under sections 214(a) and 248 of the Immigration 
and Nationality Act (Act) and will help lessen the probability that 
alien visitors will establish permanent ties in the United States and 
thus remain in the country illegally.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/12/02                    67 FR 18065
NPRM Comment Period End         05/13/02
Final Action                    07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 2176-01

Agency Contact: Craig S. Howie, Senior Adjudications Officer, 
Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 616-7867
Fax: 202 514-0198
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG43
_______________________________________________________________________




1435.  ESTABLISHMENT OF A $3 IMMIGRATION USER FEE FOR CERTAIN 
COMMERCIAL VESSEL PASSENGERS PREVIOUSLY EXEMPT

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1356; PL 107-77

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 286

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule removes the current exemption for cruise ship 
passengers whose journeys originated in Canada, Mexico, a territory or 
possession of the United States and adjacent islands and will allow the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service to collect a $3 fee for 
passengers, according to the Department of Justice Appropriation Act 
(Public Law 107-77), dated November 28, 2001. Also, the regulations 
will be modified to exempt passengers of Great Lakes International 
ferries or vessels on the Great Lakes or connecting waterways when they 
operate on a regular schedule. This fee will be used to pay for 
inspection services and other related activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/03/02                    67 FR 15753
NPRM Comment Period End         05/03/02
Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2180-01

Agency Contact: Georgia Mayers, Chief of Cash Management, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 6034, 425 I 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-1200
Email: [email protected]

Jennifer Beasley, Budget Analyst, Department of Justice, Immigration 
and Naturalization Service, Room 5236, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 514-8294
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG47
_______________________________________________________________________




1436.  JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE DECISIONS OF THE IMMIGRATION AND 
NATURALIZATION SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552(a); 5 USC 704; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 
1103; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service (Service) regulations to clarify that, if the 
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) provides the authority for judicial 
review, a person must exhaust all administrative appeals available as a 
matter of right before the person may seek judicial review of a Service 
decision under the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act) that is within 
the appellate jurisdiction of the Board of Immigration Appeals or of 
the Associate Commissioner for Examinations. This amendment is 
necessary to prevent the filing of premature lawsuits, by ensuring that 
the proper administrative appellate authority has the opportunity to 
review and correct any errors in the original decision before the party 
may seek judicial review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1785-96.
1115-AE46 was the old RIN assigned to this rule when it was final; it 
then changed to a proposed rule.

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

RIN: 1115-AG49

[[Page 33268]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1437.  REVISION OF THE REGULATIONS CONCERNING F, J, AND M 
NONIMMIGRANT CLASSIFICATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552, 552(a); 8 USC 1101, 1103, 1201, 1252 note, 
1252(b), 1304, 1356; 31 USC 9701; EO 12356; 8 USC part 2; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service (Service) regulations governing the retention 
and reporting of information about F, J, and M nonimmigrants. This rule 
will implement the Student Visitor Information System (SEVIS), and 
establish a process for electronic reporting by designated school 
officials of information required by the Service. This is needed to 
improve and streamline the reporting and recording of F, J, and M 
nonimmigrants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
Final Rule                      07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2185-02 (See also RIN 1115-AF56, INS 
No. 1991-99 which amends Service regulations to establish a fee for F, 
J, and M nonimmigrants.)

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

RIN: 1115-AG55
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1438.  LIMITING THE NUMBER OF TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA (TWOV) STOPS IN 
THE UNITED STATES TO ONE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101, 1103, 1182, 1184, 1186a, 1187, 1221, 1281, 
1282

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214.2 (c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently completed a 
follow-up review of the Immigration and Naturalization Service's 
(Service) efforts to improve security of the Transit Without Visa 
(TWOV) program. The OIG report found that several security concerns 
described in the original 1993 report continue to exist, specifically 
1) the continued allowance for TWOV passengers to make two stops in the 
United States, with the second stop being a domestic arrival; and 2) 
lack of carrier standards and accountability for supervising TWOV 
passengers waiting for their connecting flights in public, domestic 
areas. This proposed rule informs the public that the Service intends 
to amend its regulations by limiting the number of transit stops in the 
United States for TWOV passengers to one stop. These TWOV program 
modifications will enhance U.S. national security while still providing 
the traveling public TWOV privileges.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AG59
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1439.  ADDRESS NOTIFICATION TO BE FILED WITH DESIGNATED APPLICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 
1304; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Board of Immigration Appeals' decision in Matter of G-Y-
R- 23 I&N Dec. 181 (BIA 2001) focused on the issue of constructive 
notice of the initiation of removal proceedings in a case where the INS 
knew that the subject alien did not actually receive the Notice to 
Appear (Form I-862) because it was returned by the Postal Service as 
undeliverable. In that circumstance, the Board held that an in absentia 
order or removal is inappropriate, because the record reflected that 
the alien did not actually receive, and could not be charged with 
receiving the Notice to Appear informing the alien of the statutory 
address obligations associated with removal proceedings and of the 
consequences of failing to provide a current address.
This rule will provide a mechanism for the Service to provide notice to 
aliens of their legal obligations to provide a current address to the 
Attorney General within 10 days of a change of address, and for the 
aliens to acknowledge that they have received this notification in 
amended INS benefit request forms.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2198-02

Agency Contact: Barry O'Melinn, Chief, Appellate Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 200, 5113 Leesburg 
Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 756-6257

RIN: 1115-AG61

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Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



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1440. REDUCTION OF THE NUMBER OF ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS AND OTHER CHANGES 
TO EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274a

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

Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA). 
Section 412(a) of IIRIRA requires a reduction in the number of 
documents that may be accepted in the employment verification process. 
Section 412(d) clarifies the applicability of section 274A to the 
Federal Government. Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act 
requires agencies to review rules that have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities every 10 years. The 
Service is conducting this review in conjunction with IIRIRA 
implementation. The proposed rulemaking published 2/12/98 implements 
sections 212(a) and (d) of IIRIRA and proposes other changes to the 
employment verification process identified through that review. A 
revised Form I-9 was included with the proposed rulemaking.
The comment period closed on 4/3/98. The Service is analyzing the 
comments and taking into consideration issues raised by the Alien 
Registration (MD) (I-551) program. It should be noted that this action 
supersedes the previously published regulatory plan titled ''Reduction 
in the Number of Documents Accepted for Employment Verification.`` In 
order to avoid confusion, this regulatory action is being referenced 
under the current RIN, which captures all prior actions related to 
employment verification.
INS No. 1947-98, Interim Rule published 2/9/99 (64 FR 6187). The 
''Receipt Rule`` permits employees to present their employer certain 
types of ''receipts`` in lieu of a document listed on the Form I-9. 
(Previously under RIN 1115-AE94, which was withdrawn and placed under 
AB73 due to the relationship of the regulations.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

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

Agency Contact: Felica Colvin, Director, Business Liaison Branch, 
Immigration Services Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2529
Fax: 202 305-2523

RIN: 1115-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________




1441. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS TO THAT OF PERSON ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT 
RESIDENCE: CONDITIONAL RESIDENTS AND FIANCE(E)S

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 
1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1257; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies procedures for fiance(e)s who marry after 
the 90-day period of fiance(e) admission has ended and also clarifies 
that persons who have had conditional residence terminated are not 
eligible to adjust status.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/20/96                    61 FR 43028
NPRM Comment Period End         10/21/96
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1353-91

Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AC70

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1442. NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES; S CLASSIFICATION; LAW ENFORCEMENT 
INITIATIVES; ALIEN WITNESSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 274a; 8 CFR 299; 8 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Two regulatory initiatives dealing with the processing of 
alien witnesses have been prepared by the INS. INS No. 1683-94 provides 
the application and approval process for the admission of aliens in S 
nonimmigrant classification. It provides guidance to the various law 
enforcement agencies needing alien witnesses and informants to complete 
critical law enforcement initiatives in the United States. INS No. 
1728-95 establishes a fee for the processing of Form I-854, Inter-
Agency Alien Witness and Informant Record, for Law Enforcement Agency 
(LEA) requests for S nonimmigrant classification for eligible alien 
witnesses and informants. The fee recovers the costs of the processing 
of requests for immigration benefits and is needed to comply with 
specific Federal immigration laws and Federal user fee statute and 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1683 
Eff. 8/25/95; Comment Period End 
12/4/95                         08/25/95                    60 FR 44260
Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1683 
Correction                      10/05/95                    60 FR 52068
Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1683 
Correction                      10/05/95                    60 FR 52248
Final Action-INS No.1683        05/00/02
NPRM-INS No. 1728               12/00/02

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: Gregory S. Bednarz, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, 
Investigations, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 633-2997

RIN: 1115-AD86
_______________________________________________________________________




1443. ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING COUNTRIES WHOSE CITIZENS ARE 
INELIGIBLE FOR THE TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA (TWOV) PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 CFR 2; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 
1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 
1221; 8 USC 1229

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 234.2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend Service regulations by removing 
the list of those countries that are ineligible to participate in the 
TWOV program from the regulation. In its place the Service proposes to 
publish and update the list of countries that are ineligible to 
participate in the TWOV program by Federal Register notice. This rule 
also sets forth a non-exhaustive list of factors that may be considered 
in determining those countries whose citizens or nationals are 
ineligible countries and provides for a regular review of all countries 
to determine their eligibility for participation in the TWOV program. 
The TWOV program allows the Service, acting jointly with the Department 
of State, to waive the passport and visa requirement for aliens from 
certain countries who request immediate and continuous transit 
privileges through the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/05/01                     66 FR 1053
NPRM Comment Period End         03/05/01
Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1696-95

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

RIN: 1115-AD96
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1444. PETITION TO CLASSIFY ALIEN AS IMMEDIATE RELATIVE OF A U.S. CITIZEN 
OR AS A PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT; SELF-PETITIONING FOR CERTAIN BATTERED OR 
ABUSED ALIEN SPOUSES AND CHILDREN

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; PL 103-322; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 
1153; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The INS intends to finalize the interim rule published on 3/
26/1996. This final rule allows battered and abused spouses and 
children of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents to 
petition for immigrant classification. The consent of the abuser would 
not be required. The final rule uses the term abused to mean either 
battered or subjected to extreme cruelty.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/26/96                    61 FR 13061
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/26/96
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/28/96
Final Rule                      07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1705-95, See RIN 1115-AB73

Agency Contact: Laura J. Dawkins, Branch Chief, Adjudications Division, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 
3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-4754
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AE04

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1445. CONDITIONS ON NONIMMIGRANT STATUS; DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1186A; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 1282

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes the current regulatory language 
conditioning an alien's nonimmigrant status on his or her providing 
full and truthful information requested by the INS, regardless of the 
requested information's materiality. This rule would clarify that the 
nonimmigrant's stay is conditioned on, among other things, the 
provision of all information deemed necessary to ensure that the alien 
has acquired, and is maintaining, lawful nonimmigrant status during the 
entire period of his or her stay, or is eligible to receive any other 
benefit under the INA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/14/96                    61 FR 30188
NPRM Comment Period End         08/13/96
Final Action                    05/00/02
Final Action (Comment Period 
Ends)                           06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1732-95

Agency Contact: Michael Hardin, 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-AE17
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1446. EMPLOYER SANCTIONS MODIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is considering further changes to streamline the 
verification and enforcement process requirements related to the 
Employer Sanctions provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control 
Act.
INS No. 1738 will allow INS to issue and serve a Warning Notice upon an 
alleged violator after the INS has determined that a person or entity 
has violated section 274a of the Act. This rule will also allow 
interested parties to electronically generate blank copies of the 
Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9).
Comments from the public were received in response to the publication 
of the interim rule. The response to the comments and the writing of 
the final rule are currently on hold.
On September 30, 1996, IIRIRA was enacted. Section 411(a) of IIRIRA 
allows employers who have made a good faith attempt to comply with a 
particular employment verification requirement to correct technical or 
procedural failures before such failures are deemed to be violations of 
the I&NA. INS issued a proposed rule on April 7, 1998, INS No. 1819, to 
implement this provision and is in the process of preparing a final 
rule. Because the issuance of Warning Notices requires that violation 
determinations be made, it is being examined in conjunction with INS 
No. 1819 in light of section 411(a) of IIRIRA. The anticipated 
publication date of a final rule will not be determined until issues 
regarding implementation of section 411(a) of IIRIRA are resolved.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1738 10/07/96                    61 FR 52235
Correction (Interim Final Rule) 10/29/96                    61 FR 55840
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/06/96
Final Rule                      12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS Nos. 1737 and 1738.

Agency Contact: Angelo Sorrento, Special Agent, Investigations 
Enforcement, Office Field of Operations, Department of Justice, 
Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 1000, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7487

RIN: 1115-AE21
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1447. INSPECTION AND EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF ALIENS; DETENTION AND REMOVAL 
OF ALIENS; CONDUCT OF REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Other Significant

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

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

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

Abstract: Many of the provisions of the Illegal Immigration Reform and 
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) became effective April 1, 
1997. Some provisions of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty 
Act of 1996 (AEDPA) that were not superseded by IIRIRA became effective 
November 1, 1996. On March 6, 1997, INS and EOIR published an interim 
rule revising the asylum process; providing a mechanism for the 
determination and review of certain applicants who demonstrate a 
credible fear of persecution if returned to their own country; defining 
the inspection and admission process including new expedited removal 
procedures for aliens attempting to enter the United States through 
fraud or misrepresentation by apprehension, detention, and removal of 
aliens; addressing conduct of removal proceedings; and revising many 
other sections of the regulations to conform with the new laws. On 
December 6, 2000, INS published the rule ''Asylum Procedures`` (INS No. 
1865-97; RIN 1115-AE93) which finalized the asylum portions of this 
interim rule. INS still intends to publish a final rule under RIN 1115-
AE47 to finalize the portions of this rulemaking relating to inspection 
and expedited removal of aliens, detention and deportation and

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removal of aliens, and the conduct of removal proceedings.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action-INS No. 1669-94    03/22/96                    61 FR 11717
NPRM-INS No. 1788-96 Comment 
Period End 2/3/97               01/03/97                      62 FR 444
Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1788-
96 Comment Period End 7/15/97   03/06/97                    62 FR 10312
Interim Final Rule Correction 
(Effective 04/01/97)            04/01/97                    62 FR 15362
Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1788-
96 Correction                   04/09/97                    62 FR 17048
Final Rule-INS No. 1920-98      07/22/98                    63 FR 39217
Final Action INS No. 1788-96    01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1788-96 (Final Action)
CFR CITATIONS CONT: 8 CFR 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 
241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 248, 251, 252, 253, 274a, 286, 287, 292, 
299, 316, 318, and 329.
LEGAL AUTHORITY CONT: 8 USC 1186b, 1187, 1201, 1203, 1221, 1222, 1223, 
1224, 1225, 1226, 1227, 1251, 1252, 1252 note, 1252a, 1252b, 1253, 
1254, 1254a note, 1255, 1256, 1258, 1259, 1281, 1282, 1304, 1324a, 
1330, 1356, 1357, 1362, 1429, 1440, 1443, 1447; 28 USC 509, 510, 1746; 
31 USC 9701; 3 CFR, 1982 Comp, p 166; 8 CFR part 2.
INS Rule No. 1920-98 makes a correction to the services regulations 
that govern the documentary requirements for immigrants and 
corresponding waivers. This rule relates to changes promulgated by INS 
1169-94 and INS No. 1788-96.
INS Rule No. 1865-97, AG Order No. 2340-2000, Final Rule, Asylum 
Procedures published on December 6, 2000, at 65 FR 76121, amended 
portions of the title III IIRIRA governing cases in which an applicant 
has established past persecution or in which an applicant may be able 
to avoid persecution in a particular country by relocating to another 
area of that country.

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

Charles Adkins-Blanch, General Counsel, Department of Justice, 
Executive Office for Immigration Review, 2600 Skyline Tower, 5107 
Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1115-AE47
_______________________________________________________________________




1448. AGREEMENT PROMISING NON-DEPORTATION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION BENEFITS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 0.197

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/13/96                    61 FR 48405
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/12/96
Final Action                    10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1791-96

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

RIN: 1115-AE50
_______________________________________________________________________




1449. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/06/96                    61 FR 47039
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/05/96
Final Action                    10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1792-96

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Agency Contact: Michael Hardin, 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-AE51
_______________________________________________________________________




1450. AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT ON BEHALF OF IMMIGRANTS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 213a; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule - INS No. 
1807-96; Comment Period End 02/
7/98                            10/20/97                    62 FR 52346
Final Rule                      06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

Michael Hardin, 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-AE58
_______________________________________________________________________




1451. SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGE TO TRANSPORT ALIENS TO THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 273

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility 
Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) added a provision to the Immigration and 
Nationality Act that allows INS to suspend a commercial airline's 
privilege to transport aliens to the United States if the carrier has a 
record of bringing in aliens who have fraudulent documents. After 
consultation with other interested Government agencies, INS is 
proposing to implement appropriate standards and procedures governing 
the use of this power to suspend a carrier's privilege to transport 
aliens to the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/23/98                    63 FR 56869
NPRM Comment Period End         12/22/98
Final Rule                      06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 1115-AE59
_______________________________________________________________________




1452. LIMITING LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN TECHNICAL AND PROCEDURAL VIOLATIONS 
OF PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA). 
This rule will implement section 411 of IIRIRA which allows employers 
that have made a good faith attempt to comply with a particular 
employment verification requirement to correct technical or procedural 
failures to meet the requirement before such failures are deemed to be 
violations of the Act. This rule will explain the good faith rule, 
define the term technical or procedural failure to meet such 
requirement, and explain how an employer can correct technical or 
procedural failures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/07/98                    63 FR 16909
NPRM Comment Period End         06/08/98
Final Rule                      01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 1115-AE70
_______________________________________________________________________




1453. IMPLEMENTATION OF HERNANDEZ V. RENO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; CERTAIN 
ALIENS ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY UNITY BENEFITS AFTER SPONSORING FAMILY 
MEMBER'S NATURALIZATION

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 236.23

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1823-
96                              07/14/00                    65 FR 43677
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/12/00
Final Rule                      06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________




1454. 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
Final Action (INS 1845)         12/00/02
NPRM (INS No. 1838)             01/00/03

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 web site. The Service is currently preparing the informational 
brochures which the organizations will be required to provide to women 
recruits.

Agency Contact: Laura J. Dawkins, Branch Chief, Adjudications Division, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 
3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-4754
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________




1455. ESTABLISHMENT OF PREINSPECTED AUTOMATED LANE (PAL) PROGRAM AT 
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 287; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations by establishing a Preinspected Automated Lane (PAL) Program 
for the use of eligible persons and vehicles at immigration checkpoints 
within the United States. This rule will facilitate the passage of 
people and vehicles through INS checkpoints while safeguarding the 
integrity of law enforcement objectives at the checkpoints.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule With Request 
for Comments by 06/17/97        04/18/97                    62 FR 19024
Final Rule                      12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1830-97

Agency Contact: Rudolph J. Miranda, Chief Patrol Agent, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 4226, 425 I 
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3072

RIN: 1115-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________




1456. EARLY RELEASE FOR REMOVAL OF CRIMINAL ALIENS IN STATE CUSTODY FOR 
NONVIOLENT OFFENSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 241

Legal Deadline: None

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

[[Page 33275]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM-INS No. 1848-97            07/12/99                    64 FR 37461
NPRM Comment Period End         09/10/99
Final Action-INS No. 1848-97    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: INS No.1848-97

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

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

RIN: 1115-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________




1457. AMENDMENT OF THE REGULATORY DEFINITION OF ARRIVING ALIEN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the INS regulations by changing the 
regulatory definition of an arriving alien. Under section 
235(b)(1)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act), which was 
effective on April 1, 1997, certain arriving aliens are subject to 
expedited removal procedures. The existing regulatory definition of 
arriving aliens includes parolees. As a matter of policy, the 
Department has decided that it is appropriate to exempt from the new 
expedited removal procedures aliens who were paroled into the United 
States before April 1997. This rule clarifies that these aliens as well 
as certain other aliens who were paroled into the United States 
pursuant to advance parole, will not be subjected to expedited removal 
upon termination at parole. The rule also makes several changes in the 
ordering of 1.1(q) to use language that is clearer and more consistent 
with the wording of the statute.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/20/98                    63 FR 19382
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/19/98
Final Rule                      12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Re: INS No. 1868-97

Agency Contact: Frances De Choudens, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Inspections Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, Room 4064, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 353-0591

RIN: 1115-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________




1458. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, CONTINUED VALIDITY OF NONIMMIGRANT STATUS 
AND UNEXPIRED EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR APPLICANTS MAINTAINING 
NONIMMIGRANT H OR L STATUS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1282; 8 CFR 2; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 
1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1255; 8 
USC 1281

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1881-97

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

RIN: 1115-AE96
_______________________________________________________________________




1459. VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1642

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 104

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

Abstract: This regulatory action requires entities (other than 
nonprofit charitable organizations) providing Federal public benefits 
(with certain exceptions) to verify by examining documents and using an 
INS automated verification system that alien applicants are eligible 
for the benefits under Federal benefit reform legislation. This rule 
also sets forth provisions by which State or local governments can 
verify whether aliens applying for State or local public benefits are 
eligible for such benefits under Federal laws. In addition, the rule 
establishes procedures for verifying the U.S. nationality of 
individuals applying for benefits in a fair and nondiscriminatory 
manner.
The Interim Verification Guidelines were published as a notice on 11/
17/97

[[Page 33276]]

at 62 FR 61344. The guidelines set forth procedures that benefit-
granting agencies can use to verify U.S. citizens, non-citizen 
nationals, and qualified aliens for eligibility under title IV of the 
Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act 
(PRWORA) prior to issuance of final regulations.
The proposed rule for the Verification of Eligibility for Public 
Benefits was published on 8/04/98 at 63 FR 41662. The changes made in 
response to the comments received on the proposed rule were significant 
enough and dealt with complex and important issues that another 
opportunity to comment is warranted. The next version of the rule will 
be issued as an interim rule, rather than a final rule, in order to 
implement the statutory directive to promulgate verification 
regulations and start the subsequent 2-year period in which Federal 
public benefit-granting agencies must come into compliance. The interim 
rule is in the concurrence process and has not yet been published.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM-INS No. 1902-98            08/04/98                    63 FR 41662
NPRM Comment Period End         10/05/98
Interim Rule-INS No. 1902-98    10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1902-98 should be referenced for any 
inquiries concerning this rulemaking action.

Agency Contact: John Nahan, Director, SAVE Branch, Files and Forms 
Management Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW, Ullico Building, 1st Floor, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2317

RIN: 1115-AE99
_______________________________________________________________________




1460. FINGERPRINTING APPLICANTS AND PETITIONERS FOR IMMIGRATION 
BENEFITS; ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR FINGERPRINTING BY THE SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/17/98                    63 FR 12979
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/29/98
Interim Final Rule Correction   04/09/98                    63 FR 17489
Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: INS No. 1891-97

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

RIN: 1115-AF03
_______________________________________________________________________




1461. PROCESSING, DETENTION, AND RELEASE OF JUVENILES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 236.3

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, July 31, 1998.
The court-approved settlement agreement in Flores v. Reno (C.D. Cal.) 
required INS to initiate action to publish regulations in July 1998. 
However, the changes brought by AEDPA and IIRIRA delayed issuance of 
regs. The INS later re-published the rule for comments. The comment 
period expires March 15, 2002.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM-INS No. 1906-98            07/24/98                    63 FR 39759
NPRM Comment Period End         09/22/98
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    01/14/02                     67 FR 1670
Second NPRM Comment Period End  03/15/02
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1906-98.

Agency Contact: Mark A. Matese, Director of Juvenile Affairs, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 8th 
Floor, Office of Field Operations, 801 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 514-2162

RIN: 1115-AF05

[[Page 33277]]

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1462. SUSPENSION OF DEPORTATION AND SPECIAL RULE CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL 
FOR CERTAIN NATIONALS OF GUATEMALA, EL SALVADOR, AND FORMER SOVIET BLOC 
COUNTRIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 
1251; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 1252a; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 
8 USC 1158; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1224

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 203 of the Nicaraguan Adjustment 
and Central American Relief Act (NACARA), enacted as title II of Public 
Law No. 105-100, 111 Stat. 2160, 2193 (1997) (as amended by Technical 
Corrections to the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief 
Act (NACARA), Public Law 105-139, Stat. 2644 (1997)). Section 203 of 
NACARA provides that certain Guatemalans, Salvadorans, and nationals of 
former Soviet Bloc countries are eligible to apply for cancellation of 
removal under the standards for suspension of deportation similar to 
those that existed prior to enactment of Illegal Immigration Reform and 
Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA). The rule establishes the 
authority of INS asylum officers to adjudicate certain applications 
under section 203 of NACARA, provides application and adjudication 
procedures, identifies factors and standards relevant to eligibility, 
and establishes a rebuttable presumption of extreme hardship for 
certain NACARA beneficiaries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM-INS No. 1915-98            11/24/98                    63 FR 64895
NPRM Comment Period End-INS No. 
1915-98                         01/25/99
Interim Rule-INS No. 1915-98    05/21/99                    64 FR 27856
Interim Rule Comment Period End 07/20/99
Final Rule                      08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1915-98

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

RIN: 1115-AF14
_______________________________________________________________________




1463. POWERS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO AUTHORIZE STATE OR LOCAL LAW 
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO CARRY OUT IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 65

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/08/99                    64 FR 17128
NPRM Comment Period End         06/07/99
Final Rule                      06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: INS No. 1924

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

RIN: 1115-AF20
_______________________________________________________________________




1464. ELIMINATION OF IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE-ISSUED 
MEXICAN AND CANADIAN BORDER CROSSING CARDS

Priority: Other Significant

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

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

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2001.

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(Service) regulations to eliminate the use of Form I-175, Application 
for Nonresident Alien Canadian Border Crossing Card, and Form I-190, 
Application for Nonresident Alien Mexican Border Crossing Card. It also 
terminates the production of Form I-185, Nonresident Alien Canadian 
Border Crossing Card, and Form I-586, Nonresident Alien Mexican Border 
Crossing Card. In addition, this rule prohibits the use of Form I-186 
(previous version of Mexican Border Crossing Card), Form I-185 and Form 
I-586 Border Crossing Cards (BCCs) after September 30, 2001, or 
whatever other date may be enacted for required use of a card 
containing a machine readable biometric identifier for entry (such as 
the fingerprint or handprint of the alien). Under the provisions of 
this rulemaking, an alien seeking entry into the United States by 
presentation of a BCC must complete a biometric verification upon each 
entry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 33278]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1931-98

Agency Contact: Michael J. Flemmi, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Inspections Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, Room 4064, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 305-9247

RIN: 1115-AF24
_______________________________________________________________________




1465. FILING OF PROPOSALS FOR DESIGNATION AS A REGIONAL CENTER APPROVED 
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PILOT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1944-98

Agency Contact: Maurice R. Berez, 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-AF27
_______________________________________________________________________




1466. NONIMMIGRANT VISA EXEMPTION FOR NATIONALS OF THE BRITISH VIRGIN 
ISLANDS ENTERING THE UNITED STATES THROUGH ST. THOMAS, UNITED STATES 
VIRGIN ISLANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service's 
regulations to allow nonimmigrant visitors for business or pleasure who 
are nationals of the British Virgin Islands to apply for admission to 
the United States without a visa at the ports-of-entry of St. Thomas, 
United States Virgin Islands. Since visas are no longer issued from the 
British Virgin Islands by the Department of State, all persons needing 
a nonimmigrant visa have to either travel or mail their applications to 
Barbados, the nearest visa-issuing location. The Service's action will 
facilitate travel to the United States for nationals of the British 
Virgin Islands while still ensuring that the proper application 
provisions of the I&NA are met.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/18/99                     64 FR 7989
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/18/99
Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1956-98

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

RIN: 1115-AF28
_______________________________________________________________________




1467. DELEGATION OF THE ADJUDICATION OF CERTAIN H-2A PETITIONS TO THE 
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1258; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 1282; 8 
CFR 2

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/28/01                    66 FR 49514
INS No. 1946-98  NPRM 12/07/98 (63 FR 67431)  NPRM Comment Period End 
02/05/99  Final Action 07/13/00 (65 FR 43527)  Final Action-Delay of 
effective date until 10/01/2001 11/13/00 (65 FR 67616)  Final Action-
Delay of effective date to 10/1/2002 09/28/01 (66 FR 49514)

INS No. 2059-00  NPRM 07/13/00 (65 FR 43535)  NPRM Comment Period End 
08/14/00  NPRM Comment Period End-Extended Date 08/17/00 (65 FR 
50166)  Final Action 10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

[[Page 33279]]

Additional Information: INS No. 1946-98

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: 202 616-7435

RIN: 1115-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________




1468. REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE

Priority: Other Significant

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

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

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/19/99                     64 FR 8478
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/22/99
Interim Final Rule Corrections  03/22/99                    64 FR 13881
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/20/99
Final Rule                      06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1976-99

Agency Contact: Kelly Ryan, Chief, Refugee and Asylum Branch, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2895

Charles Adkins-Blanch, General Counsel, Department of Justice, 
Executive Office for Immigration Review, 2600 Skyline Tower, 5107 
Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1115-AF39
_______________________________________________________________________




1469. APPLICATION FOR REFUGEE STATUS; ACCEPTABLE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT 
GUARANTY OF TRANSPORTATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 207

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act authorizes 
the Attorney General to admit refugees to the United States under 
certain conditions, including those provided for by regulation. The 
Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations require that 
sponsorship agreements be secured before an applicant is granted 
admission as a refugee at a U.S. port-of-entry (POE). The determination 
of whether or not someone is classified as a refugee is described in 
the Act as a separate decision from whether a refugee may be admitted 
to the United States in refugee status. This rule amends the Service 
regulations by removing language that erroneously implies that the 
Service requires a sponsorship agreement and guarantee of 
transportation prior to determining whether an applicant is a refugee. 
This rule is necessary to clarify issues that may appear ambiguous in 
the existing regulation, and provides more advantageous treatment for 
the limited number of applicants for refugee status who have their 
Service interviews before sponsorship agreements have been secured.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1999-99

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

RIN: 1115-AF49
_______________________________________________________________________




1470. NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES: Q-2 IRISH PEACE PROCESS CULTURAL AND 
TRAINING PROGRAM VISITOR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1186; 8 USC 
1187; ...

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the regulations to establish a new visa 
classification, Q-2. Public Law 105-319, also known as the Irish Peace 
Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998, provides the basis 
for this regulatory change. The Q-2 visa classification identifies 
those visitors from Northern Ireland and certain designated counties in 
the Republic of Ireland to come to the United States temporarily for 
training employment and to experience coexistence and conflict 
resolution in a diverse society.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/17/00                    65 FR 14774
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/17/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/16/00
Revised Interim Final Rule      05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2000-99

Agency Contact: Donna Crump, 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-AF51

[[Page 33280]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1471. CLARIFICATION OF PAROLE AUTHORITY

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/28/00                    65 FR 82254
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/28/00
Interim Final Rule Delay of 
Effective Date until 03/30/2001 01/26/01                     66 FR 7863
Final Action                    01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2004-99
(See Also 1115-AE68)

Agency Contact: Kenneth Leutbecker, Director, Parole and Humanitarian 
Assistance Branch, Office of International Affairs, 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-AF53
_______________________________________________________________________




1472. BATTERED AND ABUSED CONDITIONAL RESIDENTS; TERMINATION OF MARRIAGE 
BY CONDITIONAL RESIDENTS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 216; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Enacted on November 10, 1986, the Immigration Marriage Fraud 
Amendments of 1986 (IMFA) made a number of changes to the Act to deter 
aliens from marrying solely to obtain immigration benefits. IMFA 
established a conditional resident status for aliens who obtained 
lawful permanent resident status based upon a marriage of less than 2 
years duration. The interim rule published on May 16, 1991, established 
procedures to allow a conditional resident who married in good faith 
but whose marriage was terminated by the United States citizen or 
lawful permanent resident spouse to seek a waiver of the joint filing 
requirement. The interim rule published on 5/16/91 also was necessary 
to provide a method by which a battered conditional resident, or a 
conditional resident parent of an abused conditional resident child, 
may apply for removal of the conditional basis of resident status 
without filing a joint petition. This interim rule implements certain 
technical changes made by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant 
Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) and addresses comments received in 
response to the interim rule published on 5/16/91.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/16/91                    56 FR 22635
Interim Final Rule              05/00/02
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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: 202 616-7440

Elizabeth N. Lee, 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-AF59
_______________________________________________________________________




1473. EXTENSION OF 25-MILE LIMIT AT SELECT ARIZONA PORTS-OF-ENTRY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 235

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2026-99

Agency Contact: Frances De Choudens, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Inspections Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service,

[[Page 33281]]

Room 4064, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-0591

RIN: 1115-AF60
_______________________________________________________________________




1474. REVOKING GRANTS OF NATURALIZATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1443

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 340

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the INS regulations relating to 
administrative revocation of naturalization by changing the burden of 
proof the INS must satisfy in order to administratively revoke a grant 
of naturalization and clarifying the 180-day period for the rendering 
of the district director's decision. This rule provides that INS will 
only initiate revocation proceedings based on clear, unequivocal, and 
convincing evidence with the burden of proof remaining with INS 
throughout the administrative process and through the issuance of the 
final decision. This rule clarifies the issues raised by the 
promulgation of the final rule that was published in 1996 at 61 FR 
5550. A final rule requesting comments was published in the Federal 
Register on October 28, 1996, at 61 FR 55550.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/31/00                    65 FR 17127
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/30/00
Final Rule                      10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No.1858-97

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

RIN: 1115-AF63
_______________________________________________________________________




1475. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL 
ISLANDS, THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA, AND PALAU

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1181; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 
1203; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1257; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 211; 8 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations by adding documentary requirements for a naturalized 
citizen of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or 
Palau (Compact Countries) to enter into the United States, lawfully 
engage in occupations, accept employment, and establish residence as a 
nonimmigrant in the United States and its territories and possessions. 
This rule also clarifies the documentary requirements for an adopted 
child from Compact Countries who is immigrating to the United States. 
Without clarification of the documentary requirements for an adopted 
child from the Compact Countries, the Compact Countries may not consent 
to the adoption of children by U.S. citizens and legal permanent 
residents.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/18/01                    66 FR 37429
NPRM Comment Period End         08/17/01
Final Action                    09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2047-00

Agency Contact: Michael C. Biggs, Assistant Director, Adjudications 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3214, 425 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-7705
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF65
_______________________________________________________________________




1476. REGISTRATION AND FINGERPRINTING OF ALIENS IN THE UNITED STATES: 
CONTROL OF EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 264; 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations governing applications for renewal of 10-year Permanent 
Resident Cards upon their expiration. This rule adds documents to the 
acceptable list of registration requirements and clarifies the 
requirements for Lawful Permanent Resident (LPRs) to file Form I-90, 
Application to Replace Alien Registration Card, if they are also 
applying for naturalization. This rule also provides additional methods 
to verify employment eligibility for those in the process of renewing 
their expired or expiring Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card. These 
changes are necessary to facilitate the 10-year Form I-551 renewal 
process. This rule also clarifies the fingerprinting requirements for 
lawful permanent residents who reach the age of 14 years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No.2042-00

Agency Contact: Michael Hardin, 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-AF71

[[Page 33282]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1477. NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVERS FOR SECOND PREFERENCE EMPLOYMENT-BASED 
IMMIGRANT PHYSICIANS SERVING IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS OR AT 
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FACILITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106-113; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 
1153; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1641

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/06/00                    65 FR 53889
Correction to Interim Final Rule09/27/00                    65 FR 57943
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/06/00
Correction to Interim Final Rule10/20/00                    65 FR 63118
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/06/00
Final Rule                      10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2048-00

Agency Contact: Craig S. Howie, Senior Adjudications Officer, 
Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 616-7867
Fax: 202 514-0198
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF75
_______________________________________________________________________




1478. PETITIONING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE H-1C NONIMMIGRANT CLASSIFICATION 
UNDER PUBLIC LAW 106-95

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214.2

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/11/01                    66 FR 31107
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/10/01
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2050-00

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: 202 616-7435

RIN: 1115-AF76
_______________________________________________________________________




1479. EXPANSION OF DEDICATED COMMUTER LANES; CLARIFICATION OF DRIVER'S 
LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR APPLICANTS TO DEDICATED COMMUTER LANES AND 
AUTOMATED PERMIT PORT PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 235

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2058-00

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

RIN: 1115-AF77
_______________________________________________________________________




1480. WAIVING THE FINGERPRINTING REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN DISABLED 
NATURALIZATION APPLICANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 316; 8 CFR 335

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Currently, all naturalization applicants filing Form N-400, 
Application for Naturalization, are required to be fingerprinted on 
Form FD-258 Applicant Card for the purpose of conducting criminal 
background checks by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This 
rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations by 
providing a

[[Page 33283]]

fingerprinting waiver for naturalization applicants who, because of a 
permanent impairment, are unable to provide any fingerprints. It also 
provides an alternative method for collecting the required background 
clearances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule With Request 
for Comments                    10/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2060-00

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

RIN: 1115-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________




1481. UPDATE OF LIST OF COUNTRIES WHOSE CITIZENS OR NATIONALS ARE 
INELIGIBLE FOR TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA (TWOV) PRIVILEGES TO THE UNITED 
STATES UNDER THE TWOV PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1221; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 1229; 8 USC 1252

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 233

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule (INS No. 2020-99) updates the list of those 
countries that the Service, acting on behalf of the Attorney General 
and jointly with the Department of State, has determined to be 
ineligible for participation in the TWOV program. This rule also 
removes certain countries from the ineligible listing so that aliens 
from these countries can have their passport and visa requirements 
waived. This rule is intended to benefit the traveling public by 
expanding the number of countries whose citizens or nationals may 
transit the United States without a visa while preventing an increase 
in the abuse of the TWOV program by citizens or nationals of countries 
placed on the ineligible list.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/05/01                     66 FR 1017
Interim Final Rule Delay of 
Effective Date                  02/02/01                     66 FR 8743
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/06/01
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/06/01
Final Action                    10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No.2020-99
Negotiations are under way between the Department of State and the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service.
INS No.2129-01
Related RIN 1115-AD96, ''Establishing Criteria for Determining 
Countries Whose Citizens Are Ineligible for the Transit Without Visa 
(TWOV) Program.``

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-AF81
_______________________________________________________________________




1482. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NUMERICAL LIMIT ON ASYLUM GRANTS AND REFUGEE 
ADMISSIONS BASED ON RESISTANCE TO COERCIVE POPULATION CONTROL MEASURES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule With Request 
for Comments                    06/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2067-00

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

RIN: 1115-AF84
_______________________________________________________________________




1483. ADDING ACTUARIES AND PLANT PATHOLOGISTS TO APPENDIX 1603.D.1 OF 
THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 
1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 1282

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 33284]]

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/19/00                    65 FR 79320
NPRM Comment Period End         02/20/01
Final Action                    07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2068-00

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: 202 616-7435

RIN: 1115-AF85
_______________________________________________________________________




1484. POWER OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO TERMINATE DEPORTATION PROCEEDINGS AND 
INITIATE REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 104-208

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 309

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to implement section 309(c)(3) of the 
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) by 
affording certain aliens rendered ineligible for relief from 
deportation by recent changes in the law the opportunity to have their 
deportation proceedings terminated and removal proceedings initiated in 
order to apply for relief. Certain permanent resident aliens rendered 
ineligible for section 212(c) relief by the Antiterrorism and Effective 
Death Penalty Act (AEDPA) and certain non-permanent resident aliens 
rendered ineligible for suspension of deportation by the stop-time rule 
in IIRIRA may apply for ''repapering`` (as it is commonly known) under 
this rule. This process would not apply to aliens eligible for 212(c) 
relief pursuant to the procedures described in the Executive Office for 
Immigration Review (EOIR) rulemaking (RIN 1125-AA29).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/30/00                    65 FR 71273
NPRM Comment Period End         01/29/01
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2083-00

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

RIN: 1115-AF87
_______________________________________________________________________




1485. EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP APPLICANTS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274a, 8 CFR 341

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No.2076-00

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

RIN: 1115-AF90
_______________________________________________________________________




1486. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS TO THAT OF PERSON ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT 
RESIDENCE; TEMPORARY REMOVAL OF CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS OF ELIGIBILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Immigration and Naturalization Service is amending its 
regulations governing eligibility for adjustment of status under 
section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to conform the 
regulations to existing policy and procedures and to remove language 
that has been superseded by subsequent legislation. Specifically, this 
interim rule conforms the regulations to include the changes made by 
Public Law 105-119 and Public Law 106-544. It also provides for the 
changes contained in the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act of 2000 
(LIFE ACT). As required by the Life Act, this rule changes the sunset 
date of section 245(i) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act to the 
new date of April 30, 2001, for filing of qualifying petitions or 
applications that enable the applicant to apply to adjust status using 
section 245(i) and clarifies the effect of the new sunset date on 
eligibility. This means that in order to preserve the ability to apply 
for adjustment of status under section 245(i), an alien must be the 
beneficiary of a visa petition for classification under section 204 of 
the Act or application for labor certification properly filed on or 
before April 30, 2001, and determined to have approval

[[Page 33285]]

when filed. This rule also provides guidance on the standard for review 
of filing for immigrant visa petitions and applications for labor 
certification on or before April 30, 2001.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/26/01                    66 FR 16383
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/26/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/25/01
Final Rule                      12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2078-00; This rulemaking supersedes RIN 
1115-AD83.

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

RIN: 1115-AF91
_______________________________________________________________________




1487. ASYLUM AND WITHHOLDING DEFINITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 208

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/07/00                    65 FR 76588
NPRM Comment Period End         01/22/01
Final Action                    09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No 2092-00

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

RIN: 1115-AF92
_______________________________________________________________________




1488. PETITION TO CLASSIFY ALIEN AS IMMEDIATE RELATIVE OF A U.S. CITIZEN 
OR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT; ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS TO THAT OF A PERSON 
ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends regulations of the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service (Service) to provide an exception from the 
general prohibition against approval of immigration benefits based upon 
a marriage entered into during removal proceedings. The rule creates a 
good faith exception to the prohibition. This final rule completes the 
regulatory implementation of the Immigration Act of 1990 (IMMACT 90).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: See INS No. 1419-91

Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AF94
_______________________________________________________________________




1489. CHILDREN BORN OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES; APPLICATIONS FOR 
CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106-395

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 299; 8 CFR 310; 8 CFR 320; 8 CFR 322; 8 
CFR 338; 8 CFR 341; 8 CFR 499; ...

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 27, 2001, Mandated by Law.

Abstract: This rule implements title I of the Child Citizenship Act of 
2000 (CCA), Public Law 106-395. First, it amends the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service (Service) regulations by adding a new part which 
addresses application procedures for foreign-born children residing in 
the United States pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent 
residence, who acquire citizenship automatically under section 320 of 
the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act), as amended. This rule 
established procedures for these foreign-born children, including 
adopted children, to obtain certificates of citizenship. Second, this 
rule also addresses application procedures for foreign-born children 
residing outside the United States, who can acquire citizenship under 
section 322 of the Act, as amended, by approval of an application and 
taking the oath of allegiance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/13/01                    66 FR 32138
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/13/01

[[Page 33286]]

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/13/01
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No 2101-00

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

RIN: 1115-AF98
_______________________________________________________________________




1490. ALLOWING FOR THE FILING OF FORM I-140 VISA PETITION CONCURRENTLY 
WITH A FORM I-485 APPLICATION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES

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 USC 1641

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The current regulations provide that an alien worker who 
wants to apply for permanent residence by filing the appropriate Form 
I-485, Application To Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, 
cannot do so until he or she obtains approval of the underlying 
petition, Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. This 
procedure has resulted in aliens experiencing unnecessary delays due to 
the heavy backlog created by increasing numbers of cases received by 
the Immigration and Naturalization Service. This rule amends the 
Service's regulations by allowing the Forms I-140 and I-485 to be filed 
concurrently when a visa is immediately available, thereby improving 
the efficiency of the system, as well as customer service. This rule 
will also allow the alien worker to apply for employment authorization 
(Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization) and advance 
parole authorization (Form I-131, Application for Travel Document) 
while the Form I-485 is pending.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2104-00

Agency Contact: Maurice R. Berez, 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-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________




1491. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA FOR FOURTH PREFERENCE EMPLOYMENT-BASED 
BROADCASTERS

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 USC 1641

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization 
Service regulations by establishing the procedure under which the 
International Broadcasting Bureau of the United States Broadcasting 
Board of Governors (BBG), or a BBG grantee organization, may file 
special fourth preference immigrant petitions for alien broadcasters. 
This rule explains the requirements the alien broadcaster must meet in 
order to be the beneficiary of an immigrant visa petition. This 
regulatory change is necessary in order to assist the BBG in fulfilling 
its statutory obligation to hire alien broadcasters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/11/01                    66 FR 51819
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/13/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/10/01
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2106-00

Agency Contact: Craig S. Howie, Senior Adjudications Officer, 
Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 616-7867
Fax: 202 514-0198
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG01
_______________________________________________________________________




1492. ESTABLISHING PREMIUM PROCESSING SERVICE FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED 
PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule changes the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations to establish premium processing service for certain 
employment-based petitions and applications. If an individual pays a 
fee for premium processing service, the INS will process the petition 
or application in 15 days. Premium Processing Service will give 
American businesses an option to pay for more rapid processing of 
petitions and applications to meet their needs for foreign workers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/01/01                    66 FR 29682
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/01/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/31/01
Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2108-01

Agency Contact: Cindy Keiss, Adjudications Officer, Immigration

[[Page 33287]]

Services Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 10th Floor, 800 K Street NW, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 305-8010

RIN: 1115-AG03
_______________________________________________________________________




1493. NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES; SPOUSES AND CHILDREN OF LAWFUL PERMANENT 
RESIDENTS; V CLASSIFICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1102; PL 106-553

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 205; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214; 8 
CFR 245; 8 CFR 248; 8 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 1102 of the LIFE Act of 2000 amends the Immigration 
and Nationality Act to create a new nonimmigrant classification V for 
the spouses and children of lawful permanent residents awaiting the 
availability of an immigrant visa number in the appropriate preference 
category in accordance with the State Department's monthly Visa 
Bulletin. Eligible spouses and children of lawful permanent residents 
residing abroad that obtain the V nonimmigrant visa from the Department 
of State may work and reside in the United States on the basis of the V 
classification until they can apply for adjustment of status to that of 
lawful permanent resident. Certain eligible spouses and children of 
lawful permanent residents already present in the United States may be 
granted V classification until they can apply to adjust status to that 
of lawful permanent resident. This rule sets forth eligibility criteria 
and procedures for obtaining the V visa classification and related 
employment authorization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/07/01                    66 FR 46697
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/07/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/06/01
Final Rule                      08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2117-01

Agency Contact: Michael Valverde, 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-AG08
_______________________________________________________________________




1494. K NONIMMIGRANT CLASSIFICATION, LEGAL IMMIGRATION FAMILY EQUITY ACT 
(LIFE)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-553

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

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 21, 2000.

Abstract: Section 1103 of the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act 
(LIFE), Public Law 106-553, creates a new nonimmigrant classification 
under INA 101(a)(15)(K) for the spouses and children of U.S. citizens 
who have pending immigrant visa applications. This rule establishes 
this classification in the INS regulations, including creating filing 
and adjudication procedures, as well as procedures for adjusting status 
from this new nonimmigrant classification to that of a lawful permanent 
resident.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/14/01                    66 FR 42587
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/15/01
Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: LIFE creates another separate nonimmigrant 
classification V and also amends the INA for other purposes. Each of 
these will be addressed in a separate rule. [INS No. 2127-01]

Agency Contact: Michael Hardin, 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-AG12
_______________________________________________________________________




1495. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN SYRIAN NATIONALS GRANTED ASYLUM 
IN THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1255; sec 
202, PL 105-100, 111 Stat 2160, 2193; 8 CFR 2

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On October 27, 2000, the President signed into law Public Law 
106-378, which provides for the adjustment of status to lawful 
permanent resident of certain Syrian nationals, without regard to the 
annual numerical limitation requirement. This interim rule discusses 
eligibility and sets forth application procedures for persons wishing 
to adjust status on the basis of Public Law 106-378. The INS has issued 
this action as an interim rule because Public Law 106-378 provided for 
a 1-year application period, which will end on October 26, 2001. 
Publication of the interim rule ensures that applicants were provided 
with as much time as possible to apply for the benefits under Public 
Law 106-378. The Service is now reviewing comments and is drafting a 
final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/17/01                    66 FR 27445
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/17/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/17/01
Final Action                    07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Valverde, 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-AG13

[[Page 33288]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1496. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS OF CERTAIN ALIENS FROM VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, AND 
LAOS IN THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On November 6, 2000, the President signed into law Public Law 
106-429, the Foreign Operations Appropriations Act of 2001, section 586 
of which provides for the adjustment of status for certain aliens from 
Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. To apply for adjustment under this 
provision, eligible applicants must have been physically present in the 
United States since October 1, 1997, and inspected and paroled into the 
United States from Vietnam under the Orderly Departure Program from a 
refugee camp in East Asia or from a displaced persons camp administered 
by the United Nations in Thailand. This rule further discusses 
eligibility, sets forth application procedures, and amends Service 
regulations to provide for adjustments of status on the basis of 
section 586 of Public Law 106-429.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2124-01

Agency Contact: Michael Valverde, 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-AG14
_______________________________________________________________________




1497. ADDING COLOMBIA TO THE LIST OF COUNTRIES WHOSE CITIZENS OR 
NATIONALS ARE INELIGIBLE FOR TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA (TWOV) PRIVILEGES TO 
THE UNITED STATES UNDER THE TWOV PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 
1184; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 
1252; 8 USC 1227

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Transit Without Visa program allows certain aliens to 
transit the United States en route to a specified foreign country 
without a passport or visa provided they are traveling on a carrier 
signatory to an agreement with the Immigration and Naturalization 
Service in accordance with section 233(c) of the Act. This interim rule 
adds Colombia to the list of those countries that the Service, acting 
on behalf of the Attorney General and jointly with the Department of 
State, has determined to be ineligible for participation in the TWOV 
program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/30/01                    66 FR 17321
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/02/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/29/01
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No 2129-01

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-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________




1498. NEW CLASSIFICATION FOR VICTIMS OF SEVERE FORMS OF TRAFFICKING IN 
PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR THE T NONIMMIGRANT STATUS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 
1103; 8 USC 1104; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 
1224; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1252a; 22 
USC 7101; 22 USC 7105; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 274a; 8 
CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule sets forth application requirements for a new 
nonimmigrant classification. The T classification was created by 107(e) 
of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 
(VTVPA), Public Law 106-386. The T nonimmigrant classification was 
designed for eligible victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons 
who aid the Government with their case against the traffickers and who 
can establish that they would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual 
and severe harm if they were removed from the United States after 
having completed their assistance to law enforcement. The rule 
establishes application procedures and responsibilities for the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service) and provides guidance 
to the public on how to meet certain requirements to obtain T 
nonimmigrant status.
There is a statutory cap for T nonimmigrant status for victims of a 
severe form of trafficking (principals), which is set at 5,000 per 
annum. The law also provides that certain family members can derive T 
status through the principal's application.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/31/02                     67 FR 4784
Effective Date                  03/04/02
Comment Period Ends             04/01/02
Final Rule                      12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 2132-01; AG Order No. 2554-2002

[[Page 33289]]

There is a related rulemaking, INS No. 2170-01, the new U nonimmigrant 
status. [RIN 1115-AG39]

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: 202 616-7440

RIN: 1115-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________




1499. PROTECTION AND ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 
1104; 8 USC 1252; 22 USC 7101; 22 USC 7105; ...

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 1100

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 28, 2001, Statutory deadline 
for promulgation of regulations.

Abstract: This rule amends 28 CFR and sets forth implementing guidance 
for section 107(c) of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence 
Protection Act of 2000. The Attorney General and the Secretary of State 
are promulgating these regulations for law enforcement, Immigration, 
and Department of State (DOS) officials regarding the protection of 
victims of severe forms of trafficking who are in custody, the access 
of such victims to information about their rights and translation 
services, and the training of appropriate Department of Justice and DOS 
personnel in identifying and protecting such victims. The rule also 
addresses the authority of Federal law enforcement officials to permit 
the continued presence in the United States of certain victims of 
severe forms of trafficking who are potential witnesses in order to aid 
prosecutions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/24/01                    66 FR 38514
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/22/01
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: INS No 2133-01

Agency Contact: Mark Mullins, Acting Director, Program Strategy and 
Development Branch, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, Investigations Division, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3479

RIN: 1115-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________




1500. REMOVING RUSSIA FROM THE LIST OF COUNTRIES WHOSE CITIZENS OR 
NATIONALS ARE INELIGIBLE FOR TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA (TWOV) PRIVILEGES TO 
THE UNITED STATES UNDER THE TWOV PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Program allows certain aliens 
to transit the United States en route to a specified foreign country 
without a passport or visa provided they are traveling on a carrier 
signatory to an agreement with the Immigration and Naturalization 
Service (Service) in accordance with section 233 (c) of the Immigration 
and Nationality Act (Act). This interim rule removes Russia from the 
list of those countries that the Service, acting on behalf of the 
Attorney General and jointly with the Department of State, has 
determined to be eligible for participation in the TWOV program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/15/01                    66 FR 32529
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/15/01
Final Action                    11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2144-01

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-AG27
_______________________________________________________________________




1501. DETENTION OF ALIENS SUBJECT TO FINAL ORDERS OF REMOVAL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1223; 8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1231; 8 USC 
1253; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 241

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the custody review process governing the 
detention of aliens who are the subject of a final order of removal, 
deportation or exclusion (see 8 CFR 241.4) in light of the decision of 
the U.S. Supreme Court in Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S., 121 S. Ct. 2491 
(2001). This rule adds new provisions governing cases for the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service) to determine whether 
there is a significant likelihood that an alien will be removed from 
the United States in the reasonably foreseeable future, and cases where 
there are special circumstances justifying the continued detention of 
certain aliens. This rule also makes conforming changes to the existing 
post-removal period detention regulations, and provides procedures to 
implement the statutory provision for the extension of the removal 
period beyond 90 days if the alien conspires or acts to prevent his or 
her removal or fails or refuses to assist the Service in obtaining 
documents necessary to his or her removal.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/14/01                    66 FR 56967
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/14/02
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No 2156-01

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

RIN: 1115-AG29

[[Page 33290]]

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1502. ALLOWING CITIZENS AND NATIONALS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA 
LIMITED TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA (TWOV) PRIVILEGES AT TWOV-DESIGNATED ALASKA 
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR part 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Program allows certain aliens 
to transit the United States en route to a specified foreign country 
without passport or visa provided they are traveling on a carrier 
signatory to an agreement with the Immigration and Naturalization 
Service (Service) in accordance with section 233(c) of the Act and meet 
certain other requirements as enumerated in Service regulations at 8 
CFR 212.1(f) and 214.2(c). This interim rule allows citizens and 
nationals of the People's Republic of China limited TWOV privileges at 
TWOV-designated Alaska international airports provided they meet 
additional requirements enumerated in the rule. This rule is intended 
to benefit the economy of Alaska by allowing citizens and nationals of 
the People's Republic of China to transit the United States without a 
visa at TWOV-designated Alaska international airports while limiting 
the risk of abuse of the TWOV program by citizens or nationals of the 
People's Republic of China by restricting this policy to certain 
Alaskan ports of entry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2160-01;

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-AG33
_______________________________________________________________________




1503. CUSTODY PROCEDURES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 
1251; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR part 287

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(Service) regulations on the period of time after an alien's arrest 
within which the Service must make a determination whether the alien 
will be continued in custody or released on bond or recognizance and 
whether to issue a notice to appear and warrant of arrest. This rule 
provides that unless voluntary departure has been granted, the Service 
must make such determinations within 48 hours of arrest, except in the 
event of emergency or other extraordinary circumstance in which case 
the Service must make such determinations within an additional 
reasonable period of time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    09/17/01                    66 FR 48334
Interim Final Rule Published    09/20/01                    66 FR 48334
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/19/01
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No 2171-01

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

RIN: 1115-AG40
_______________________________________________________________________




1504.  CONTROL OF ALIENS DEPARTING FROM THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1158

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 215

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service) provides 
Prevent Departure Lists (PDLs) to airlines, cruise ship companies, bus 
companies and other carriers, business entities and hard copies only to 
individuals. The PDLs consist of the names of individuals that the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has determined need to be 
interviewed before being permitted to depart the United States. These 
interviews will be done by the Service and/or the FBI.
To improve the Service's efficiency, it is amending its regulations 
affecting the controls of aliens departing the United States by 
allowing (PDLs) to be distributed by electronic mail and computer disks 
instead of hard-copy delivery. However, the Service will continue to 
send a hard copy of the PDLs if the carrier or other business entity 
does not have electronic mail or the capability to use the information 
on computer disk.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2175-01

Agency Contact: Cindy N. Lechner, Inspector, Inspections Division, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 
4064, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-8592

RIN: 1115-AG42

[[Page 33291]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1505.  DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN TEMPORARY 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; 8 CFR part 2

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule adds a document to the list of documents that 
may be presented by certain returning temporary residents in lieu of an 
immigrant visa. This rule will allow the Form I-797, Notice of Action, 
issued to certain aliens who have adjusted to temporary resident status 
pursuant to 8 CFR 245a to be used as an entry document at a port-of-
entry. This rule is necessary to ensure that those temporary resident 
aliens eligible to reenter the United States with a Form I-797 are able 
to do so.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2177-01

Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AG44
_______________________________________________________________________




1506.  CHANGE IN BUSINESS PRACTICES; ACCEPTANCE OF PAYMENTS OF FEES 
BY CREDIT CARD AND OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS WHERE POSSIBLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: PL 98-369; 31 USC 3720

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Immigration and Naturalization Service proposes to expand 
the acceptance of credit cards and other electronic means to collect 
fees from the public. The Service currently accepts fees at seven 
locations in three of its 33 districts. The Service proposes to 
implement credit card acceptance at 16 of these districts by the end of 
FY 2002 with full implementation by the end of FY 2003. The intended 
benefit is two-fold: To provide the Service with a faster, more 
efficient collection and record keeping mechanism while affording the 
customer a convenient alternative payment method.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No 2181-01

Agency Contact: Francis Joseph Maguire, Management and Program Analyst, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 
6034, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2700
Fax: 202 514-7860
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG48
_______________________________________________________________________




1507.  ADDING AND REMOVING INSTITUTIONS TO AND FROM THE LIST OF 
RECOGNIZED AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS OF RESEARCH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 316

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations by adding the Rutgers, Indiana and Harvard Universities to 
the list of American institutions of research located in section 316 of 
the Immigration and Naturalization Act, recognized by the Attorney 
General for the purpose of preserving residence in the United States 
for naturalization eligibility. This rule also removes the recently 
dissolved Harvard Institute for International Development from the same 
list.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2131-01

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

RIN: 1115-AG52
_______________________________________________________________________




1508.  MANIFEST REQUIREMENTS AND IMPOSITION OF FINES UNDER SECTION 
231 OF THE ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-77; PL 106-96; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 
1182; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1228; 8 USC 1229

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 231

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2002.
Public law 106-396, the Visa Waiver Permanent Program (VWPPA) sets a 
mandatory deadline of October 1, 2002.

Abstract: This interim rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization 
Service's (Service) regulations by requiring private and public 
carriers to provide arrival and departure manifests electronically in 
advance of individuals traveling by air or water to the United States 
(U.S). Aircraft or vessels arriving in the U.S. from or departing to 
Canada or arriving in the U.S. directly from the British Virgin Islands 
are required to send their manifests electronically. Also, section 
231(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act gives the Service the 
authority to fine those carriers who do not submit a properly completed 
electronic arrival or departure manifest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

[[Page 33292]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2182-01

Agency Contact: Michael J. Flemmi, Assistant Chief Inspector, 
Inspections Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, Room 4064, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 305-9247

RIN: 1115-AG57
_______________________________________________________________________




1509.  REQUIRING CHANGE OF STATUS FROM B TO F-1 OR M-1 NONIMMIGRANT 
PRIOR TO PURSUING A COURSE OF STUDY

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1258; 8 CFR 
Part 2

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 248

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The interim rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization 
Service (Service) regulation by eliminating the current provision 
allowing a nonimmigrant visitor for business or pleasure to enroll in a 
Service-approved school without first obtaining approval of a change of 
nonimmigrant status request from the Service. The amendment will ensure 
that no B nonimmigrant is allowed to begin taking classes until the 
Service has approved the alien's request to change nonimmigrant status 
to that of F or M student

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/12/02                    67 FR 18062
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/11/02
Final Action                    09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2195-02

Agency Contact: Craig S. Howie, Senior Adjudications Officer, 
Adjudications Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 616-7867
Fax: 202 514-0198
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________




1510.  REENGINEERING OF PART 214, NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES TO CLARIFY 
AND RESTATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this regulation is to reorganize, streamline 
and rewrite 8 CFR 214 and to move certain provisions into several newly 
created parts of title 8 (parts 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, and 137). 
This is an administrative action only, making no substantive changes to 
the requirements for nonimmigrant admission or status.
The current regulation has grown in size and complexity, especially 
during the past 15 years, as Congress has added at least 10 new 
nonimmigrant classes and expanded the requirements and restrictions on 
many of the existing classes. The regulatory outline for part 214 has 
become extremely complicated, making the placement and revision of new 
materials and even the identification of correct paragraph citations 
exceedingly difficult. The INS plans to break up the existing part 214 
by adding additional parts, one for each nonimmigrant classification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1115-AG62
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1511. VISA WAIVER PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 217

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM-INS No. 1406-91 Comment 
Period End 5/22/91              05/07/91                    56 FR 21101
Final Rule-INS No. 1406-91 Eff. 
7/18/91*                        07/18/91                    56 FR 32952
Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1447 
Eff. 10/1/91; Comment Period End 
10/15/91                        09/13/91                    56 FR 46716
Interim Final Rule-1622-93; Eff. 
7/29/93; Com. End 8/30/93; (To 
be merged with 1447R-93)*       07/29/93                    58 FR 40581
Public Notice-INS No. 1674 Eff. 
10/25/94, Comment Period End 09/
30/96                           02/21/95                     60 FR 9699
Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1685 
Eff. 4/1/95; Comment Period End 
5/30/95                         03/28/95                    60 FR 15855
Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1777 07/08/96                    61 FR 35598
Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1782-
96 With Comments (Australia)    07/29/96                    61 FR 39721
Interim Final Rule-INS 1786-96 
With Comments (Slovenia)        09/30/97                    62 FR 50998

[[Page 33293]]

Final Rule-INS No. 1799         12/30/98                    63 FR 71726
Interim Final Rule-INS 2002-99 
With Comments (Portugal, 
Singapore, and Uruguay)         08/03/99                    64 FR 42006
Interim Final Rule-INS 2188-02 
(Removing Argentina)            02/21/02                     67 FR 7943


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marty Newingham
Phone: 202 616-7992

RIN: 1115-AB93
_______________________________________________________________________




1512. REGULATIONS RELATING TO TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 244; 8 CFR 299

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

TPS Final Rule (INS No. 1612) 
Removal of Obsolete Sections 
Covering TPS for Salvadorans    09/10/96                    61 FR 47667
TPS Notice (INS No. 1832-97) 
Extension and Redesignation of 
Liberia                         04/07/97                    62 FR 16608
TPS Notice (INS No. 1853-97) 
Extension and Termination of 
Rwanda Eff. 06/07/97            06/19/97                    62 FR 33442
TPS Notice (INS No. 1862-97) 
Extension of Bosnia-Herzegovina 08/01/97                    62 FR 41420
TPS Notice (INS No. 1863-97) 
Extension of Somalia            08/01/97                    62 FR 41421
TPS Notice (INS No. 1878-97) TPS 
Designation of Montserrat       08/28/97                    62 FR 45685
TPS Notice (INS No. 1775-96) TPS 
Designation of Burundi          11/04/97                    62 FR 59735
TPS Notice (INS No. 1877-97) TPS 
Designation of Sierra Leone     11/04/97                    62 FR 59736
TPS Notice (INS No. 1780-97) TPS 
Designation of Sudan            11/04/97                    62 FR 59737
TPS Notice (INS No. 1910-98) 
Termination of Designation of 
Liberia                         03/31/98                    63 FR 15437
TPS Notice (INS No. 1929-98) TPS 
Designation of Province         06/09/98                    63 FR 31527
TPS Notice (INS No. 1945-98) 
Extension of Designation of 
Somalia                         09/28/98                    63 FR 51602
TPS Notice (INS No. 1953-98) 
Redesignation of Liberia        09/29/98                    63 FR 51958
TPS Notice (INS No. 1957-98) TPS 
Extension of Designation of 
Burundi                         11/03/98                    63 FR 59334
TPS Notice (INS No. 1958-98) TPS 
Extension of Designation of 
Sierra Leone                    11/03/98                    63 FR 59336
TPS Notice (INS No. 1959-98) 
Extension of Designation of 
Sudan                           11/03/98                    63 FR 59337
Final Action, Temporary 
Protected Status, Exception to 
Registration Deadlines          11/16/98                    63 FR 63593
TPS Notice (INS No. 1964-98) TPS 
Designation of Honduras         01/05/99                      64 FR 524
TPS Notice (INS No. 1965-98) TPS 
Designation of Nicaragua        01/05/99                      64 FR 526
TPS Notice (INS No. 1960-98) TPS 
Designation of Guinea-Bissau    03/11/99                    64 FR 12181
TPS Notice (INS No. 1986-99) TPS 
Extension and Redesignation of 
the Province of Kosovo          06/08/99                    64 FR 30542
TPS Notice (INS No. 1953-99) 
Termination of TPS Designation 
of Liberia                      07/30/99                    64 FR 41463
TPS Notice (INS No. 2009-99) 
Extension of the TPS 
Registration Period for 
Hondurans and Nicaraguans       08/06/99                    64 FR 42991
TPS Notice (INS No. 2006-99) 
Extension of TPS Designation of 
Bosnia-Herzegovina              08/11/99                    64 FR 43720
TPS Notice (INS No. 2010-99) 
Extension of TPS Designation of 
Montserrat                      09/02/99                    64 FR 48190
TPS Notice (INS No. 2015-99) 
Extension of TPS Designation of 
Somalia                         09/13/99                    64 FR 49511
TPS Notice (INS No. 2022-99) 
Extension and Redesignation of 
Burundi Under Temporary 
Protected Status                11/09/99                    64 FR 61123
TPS Notice (INS No. 2024-99) 
Extension and Redesignation of 
Sierra Leone Under Temporary 
Protected S                     11/09/99                    64 FR 61125
TPS Notice (INS No. 2023-99) 
Extension and Redesignation of 
Sudan Under the Temporary 
Protected Stat                  11/09/99                    64 FR 61128
TPS Notice (INS No. 2043-00) 
Extension and Termination of 
Designation of Guinea-Bissau 
Under TPS                       03/20/00                    65 FR 15016
TPS Notice (INS No. 2044-00) 
Designation of Angola Under TPS 03/29/00                    65 FR 16634
TPS Notice (INS No. 2065-00) 
Extension of Designation 
Hondurans                       05/11/00                    65 FR 30438
TPS Notice (INS No. 2064-00) 
Extension of Nicaragua 
Designation                     05/11/00                    65 FR 30440
TPS Notice (INS No. 2066-00) 
Termination of the Kosovo...    05/23/00                    65 FR 33356
TPS Notice (INS No. 2065R-00) 
Extension of Re-Registration for 
Hondurans                       06/09/00                    65 FR 36719

[[Page 33294]]

TPS Notice (INS No. 2064R-00) 
Extension of Re-Registration for 
Nicaraguans                     06/09/00                    65 FR 36729
TPS Notice (INS No. 2079-00) 
Termination of Bosnia-
Herzegovina                     08/30/00                    65 FR 52789
TPS Notice (INS No. 2087-00) 
Extension of Designation of 
Montserrat Under Temporary 
Protected Status                10/02/00                    65 FR 58806
TPS Notice (INS No. 2096-00) 
Extension of Designation of 
Burundi                         11/09/00                    65 FR 67404
TPS Notice (INS No. 2095-00) 
Extension of Designation of 
Sierra Leone                    11/09/00                    65 FR 67405
TPS Notice (INS No. 2094-00) 
Extension of Designation of 
Sudan                           11/09/00                    65 FR 67407
Correction TPS Notice (INS 
No.2090-00) Extension of 
Designation of Somalia          12/08/00                    65 FR 69789
TPS Notice (INS 2125-01) 
Designation of El Salvador      03/09/01                    66 FR 14214
TPS Notice (INS 2114-01) 
Extension and Redesignation of 
Angola                          04/05/01                    66 FR 18111
TPS Notice (INS 2135-01) 
Extension of Designation of 
Honduras under TPS              05/08/01                    66 FR 23269
TPS Notice (INS 2136-01) 
Extension of Designation of 
Nicaragua under TPS             05/08/01                    66 FR 23271
TPS Notice (INS 2148-01) 
Automatic Ext. of Work 
Authorization for Hondurans & 
Nicaraguans Under TPS           07/03/01                    66 FR 35270
TPS Notice (INS 2146-01) 
Extension of the Designation of 
Montserrat under TPS            08/03/01                    66 FR 40834
TPS Notice (INS 2162-01) 
Extension of Designation of 
Burundi under TPS               08/31/01                    66 FR 46027
TPS Notice (INS 2163-01) 
Extension of the Designation of 
Sierra Leone under TPS          08/31/01                    66 FR 46029
TPS Notice (INS 2164-01) 
Extension of the Designation of 
Sudan under TPS                 08/31/01                    66 FR 46031
TPS Notice (INS 2151-01) 
Extension of Redesignation of 
Somalia under TPS               09/04/01                    66 FR 46288
TPS Notice (INS 2114-01) 
Extension of the Designation of 
Angola under TPS                02/01/02                     67 FR 4997


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AE26
_______________________________________________________________________




1513. AUTHORIZING SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS ON 
THE BASIS OF SEVERE ECONOMIC HARDSHIP FOR F-1 STUDENTS AND EMERGENT 
CIRCUMSTANCES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Maura Deadrick
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AF15
_______________________________________________________________________




1514. AVAILABILITY OF MATERIAL UNDER FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND 
PRIVACY ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mildred Carter
Phone: 202 514-1722

RIN: 1115-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________




1515. INTERIM DESIGNATION OF ACCEPTABLE RECEIPTS FOR EMPLOYMENT 
ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274a

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/09/99                     64 FR 6187
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/12/99
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marguerite Przbylski Kleczek
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AF42
_______________________________________________________________________




1516. INADMISSIBILITY AND DEPORTABILITY ON PUBLIC CHARGE GROUNDS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 237

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/26/99                    64 FR 28676
NPRM Comment Period End         07/26/99


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Cummings
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AF45
_______________________________________________________________________




1517. EXPANSION OF EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL ALIENS HELD IN 
FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL JAILS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 235

[[Page 33295]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/22/99                    64 FR 51338
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/22/99


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Evans
Phone: 202 353-7218

RIN: 1115-AF50
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1518. EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF DURATION OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN F AND J 
NONIMMIGRANT ALIENS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Irene Hoffman
Phone: 202 616-7435

Efren Hernandez
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AF54
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1519. AUTHORIZING COLLECTION OF FEE LEVIED ON F, J, AND M NONIMMIGRANT 
CLASSIFICATIONS UNDER ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND IMMIGRANT 
RESPONSIBILITY ACT (IIRIRA)

Priority: Other Significant

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/21/99                    64 FR 71323
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/00
Final Rule                      07/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Maura Deadrick
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AF56
_______________________________________________________________________




1520. WAIVER OF FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 244

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Irene Hoffman
Phone: 202 616-7435

RIN: 1115-AG02
_______________________________________________________________________




1521. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN NATIONALS OF NICARAGUA, CUBA, AND 
HAITI

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 241; 8 CFR 245

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/31/01                    66 FR 29449
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/31/01


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Cummings
Phone: 202 514-4754

RIN: 1115-AG05
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1522. INCREASING THE NUMBER OF OFFICERS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE NOTICES TO 
APPEAR AND ARREST WARRANTS FOR IMMIGRATION VIOLATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 239; 8 CFR 287

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christina Hamilton
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AG22
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



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1523. ADJUSTMENT OF CERTAIN FEES OF THE IMMIGRATION EXAMINATIONS FEE 
ACCOUNT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/21/01                    66 FR 65811

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Schlesinger
Phone: 202 616-2754

RIN: 1115-AF61
_______________________________________________________________________




1524.  INCREASING IMMIGRATION USER FEE AT PORTS-OF-ENTRY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1356; PL 107-77, sec 109

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 286

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends Immigration User Fee regulations so they 
comply with the 2002 Department of Justice Appropriations Act. This act 
revises the fee structure of the Immigration User Fee by increasing the 
current $6 fee to $7. The $7 immigration will be collected from every 
passenger arriving at a port-of-entry in the United States or for the 
reinspection of a passenger at a place outside the United States prior 
to such arrival, abroad a commercial aircraft or commercial vessel, 
except those individuals exempted under section 286(e)(1) of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act (Act) or under title 8, part 286 of the 
Immigration and Naturalization Act. This increase does

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not apply to immigration inspection at designated ports-of-entry for 
passengers arriving by the following vessels, when operating on a 
regular schedule: Great Lakes international ferries, or Great Lakes 
Vessels on the Great Lakes and connecting waterways.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/01/02                    67 FR 15333
Final Action Effective          05/01/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2179-01

Agency Contact: Georgia Mayers, Chief of Cash Management, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 6034, 425 I 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-1200
Email: [email protected]

Jennifer Beasley, Budget Analyst, Department of Justice, Immigration 
and Naturalization Service, Room 5236, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 
20536
Phone: 202 514-8294
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG46
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Legal Activities (LA)



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1525. REVISION OF 28 CFR PART 15 PERTAINING TO THE DEFENSE OF CERTAIN 
SUITS AGAINST FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO CONFORM TO THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES 
LIABILITY REFORM AND TORT COMPENSATION ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 2679(b)

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: CIV 102

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

RIN: 1105-AA62
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1526. DESIGNATION OF AGENCIES TO RECEIVE AND INVESTIGATE REPORTS 
REQUIRED UNDER THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL PREDATORS ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13032

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 81

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

Abstract: On October 30, 1998, Congress passed the Protection of 
Children from Sexual Predators Act of 1998 (PCSPA). The PCSPA requires 
providers of an electronic communication service or a remote computing 
service to the public, through a facility or means of interstate or 
foreign commerce, to report incidents of child pornography as defined 
by sections 2251, 2251A, 2252, 2252A, or 2260 of title 18, United 
States Code, to the appropriate Federal agency. In order to facilitate 
effective reporting, the PCSPA requires the Attorney General to 
''designate an agency`` to receive and investigate such reports of 
child pornography. The proposed rule previously published set forth the 
Attorney General's proposed designations and certain other matters 
covered by the PCSPA's reporting requirements.
On November 29, 1999, as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 
2000, Public Law 106-113, 113 Stat. 1501, Congress amended 42 U.S.C. 
13032 to require providers to report such incidents to the Cyber 
Tipline at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, 
which shall forward that report to a law enforcement agency or agencies 
designated by the Attorney General. A second proposed rule is being 
prepared for publication that will reflect the change in the Agency to 
receive the reports.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/26/99                    64 FR 28422
NPRM Comment Period End         07/26/99
Second NPRM                     08/00/02
Second NPRM Comment Period End  10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Andrew Oosterbaan, Chief, Child Exploitation and 
Obscenity Section, Department of Justice, 1400 New York Avenue, NW, 
Suite 600, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-5780

RIN: 1105-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________




1527. MOTOR VEHICLE SALVAGE REGULATIONS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30504

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Attorney General is required to issue regulations 
directing

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: On a related issue, the FBI expects to issue 
regulations implementing the National Stolen Passenger Motor Vehicle 
Information System (NSPMVIS). (See RIN 1110-AA01.)

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

RIN: 1105-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________




1528. CLAIMS UNDER THE RADIATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 
2000: TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS; EXPANSION OF COVERAGE TO URANIUM MILL 
WORKERS AND ORE TRANSPORTERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2210 note, Radiation Exposure Compensation Act; 
PL 106-245, Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2000; PL 
106-553, Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2001

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 79

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 6, 2001.

Abstract: The Department is amending existing regulations to implement 
the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2000, enacted on 
July 10, 2000. The Department is issuing two related rulemakings under 
this RIN to implement the Act. The first of the two related rulemakings 
is a final rule, technical in nature, providing conforming amendments 
(CIV 100). These technical revisions: (1) Expand the list of radiogenic 
and chronic diseases that are currently compensable for ''downwinder`` 
and ''onsite participant`` claimants; (2) lower the radiation exposure 
threshold for ''uranium miner`` claimants; (3) enlarge the number of 
uranium mining states where miners may be eligible for compensation; 
(4) include ''aboveground`` miners within the definition of ''uranium 
miner``; (5) eliminate smoking distinctions for all claimants; (6) 
amend the list of geographical areas to provide additional radiation-
affected areas for ''downwinder`` claimants; (7) modify the burden of 
proof for purposes of claims processing; (8) allow claimants who have 
previously been denied compensation to file up to three times; and (9) 
make other technical revisions consistent with the amended Act.
The second related rulemaking under this RIN is a proposed rule (CIV 
101) expanding compensation to two new claimant categories: Uranium 
mill workers and individuals involved in the transport of uranium ore 
or vanadium-uranium ore. These amendments: (1) Set forth eligibility 
criteria for the new claimant categories; (2) provide definitions 
explaining the types of mill-related and ore-transporting employment 
that would be compensable under the Act; (3) describe the documentation 
that would be required to establish proof of employment in a uranium 
mill or as an ore transporter; (4) determine the medical documentation 
necessary to establish the existence of renal cancer and chronic renal 
disease; and (5) provide clarification of the attorney fee provision 
contained in section 9 of the amended law.
On March 22, 1999, the Department published a final rule in the Federal 
Register, 64 FR 13686, amending its existing regulations to allow the 
use of pathology reports of tissue biopsies as evidence of disease; 
include ''in situ`` lung cancers under the definition of primary 
cancers of the lung; and to allow claimants whose claims had been 
denied prior to the implementation of the regulations to file another 
three times. Both rulemakings (CIV 100 and CIV 101) will make changes 
to Department regulations in addition to the changes that had been made 
by the 1999 final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

CIV 100 - Technical Amendments  Final Action 06/00/02

CIV 101 - Expansion of Coverage  NPRM 06/00/02  NPRM Comment Period End 
08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1105-AA75

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Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


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1529. FOREIGN AGENTS REGISTRATION ACT; REGULATIONS REVISED AND CLARIFIED 
TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE LAW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 611 et seq Foreign Agents Registration Act of 
1938

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As a result of the passage of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 
1995 (LDA) and the Lobbying Disclosure Technical Amendments Act of 1998 
(LDTAA), the Foreign Agents Registration Unit of the Criminal Division 
is issuing new regulations concerning changes in the Foreign Agents 
Registration Act of 1938 (FARA), as amended, 22 U.S.C. 611, et seq. 
These regulations replace the term ''political propaganda`` in the 
existing regulations with ''informational materials`` as provided in 
the LDA and make other changes to the FARA regulations required by the 
passage of the LDA and the LDTAA. The regulations also make other 
modifications to the existing regulations to facilitate the 
administration of FARA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/09/99                    64 FR 37065
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/99
Final Action                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Marshall R. Williams, Chief, Registration Unit, 
Internal Security Section, Criminal Division, Department of Justice, 
Room 9300, 1400 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-1216

RIN: 1105-AA45
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1530. ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR ATTORNEYS FOR THE GOVERNMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 530B

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 77

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/19/99                    64 FR 19273
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/21/99
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Claudia J. Flynn, Director, Professional Responsibility 
Advisory Office, Department of Justice, Suite 500, National Theatre 
Building, 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-0458
Fax: 202 353-7491

RIN: 1105-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________




1531. ENHANCED NOTICE AND RELEASE PROCEDURES FOR OWNERS OF SEIZED 
PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE CAFRA OF 2000; DISPOSITION OF SEIZED PROPERTY 
TOO COSTLY TO MAINTAIN; CONSOLIDATION OF DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

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

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

Abstract: By this rule, the Department does five things.
First, the Department is implementing new forfeiture procedures 
required by the recently enacted Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act of 
2000 (CAFRA). CAFRA's procedural changes enhance the ability of 
property owners to contest the forfeiture of seized property. CAFRA 
also makes other changes beneficial to property owners. In particular: 
1) The requirement to file a bond for costs with a claim is eliminated; 
2) the time for filing a claim is extended; and 3) the release of 
seized property is required under various circumstances. Congress made 
CAFRA's changes applicable to forfeiture proceedings commenced on or 
after August 23, 2000.
Second, the Department is adding a provision allowing the pre-
forfeiture disposition of seized property when the expense of holding 
the property is disproportionate to its value. This provision is needed 
to implement the pre-existing authority of 19 U.S.C. section 1612(b)--
one of the customs laws procedural statutes incorporated by reference 
in forfeiture statutes enforced by the Department. This provision will 
enable the Department to use the authority of section 1612(b) in 
appropriate cases to avoid

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disproportionately high storage and maintenance costs for seized 
property pending forfeiture.
Third, this rule consolidates previously existing forfeiture 
regulations of the INS, DEA, and the FBI in order to achieve greater 
consistency and promote overall fairness in the administrative 
forfeiture process by avoiding unnecessary differences in component 
procedures.
Fourth, the rule updates the forfeiture regulations by adding 18 U.S.C. 
section 981 seizure-for-forfeiture authority for INS in light of 
CAFRA's expansion of 18 U.S.C. section 981(a)(1)(C) forfeiture 
authority, which now includes proceeds of Immigration and Nationality 
Act offenses and visa and passport fraud offenses. The rule also adds 
seizure-for-forfeiture authority for FBI and INS in 18 U.S.C. section 
1594 cases (forfeiture of property involved in peonage and slavery 
(P.L. 106-386; 114 Stat. 1464 (October 28, 2000)). In addition, to 
reflect reorganization of INS, the rule replaces references to INS 
Regional Directors with references to the INS Director, Asset 
Forfeiture Office.
Fifth, the rule modifies the regulations at 28 CFR part 9 governing 
petitions for remission or mitigation of forfeiture to refer only to 
DEA's ''Forfeiture Counsel`` as the pertinent official in DEA's 
forfeiture cases; to replace the reference to ''INS Regional 
Directors`` with ''INS Director Asset Forfeiture Office or designee,`` 
as the pertinent official with authority to grant remission or 
mitigation in INS administrative forfeiture cases; to incorporate where 
applicable CAFRA's statutory criteria for innocent ownership; and to 
provide discretionary authority for the Ruling Officer to waive the 
payment of forfeiture-related costs and expenses as a condition of 
remission in cases in which the petitioner is a victim of the 
underlying offense.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

Maury V. Taylor, Forfeiture Counsel, Department of Justice, Legal 
Forfeiture Unit, FBI, Office of the General Counsel, J. Edgar Hoover 
Building, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20535
Phone: 202 324-9700

RIN: 1105-AA74
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1532. ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM SAFETY AND SECURITY STANDARDS FOR PRIVATE 
COMPANIES THAT TRANSPORT VIOLENT PRISONERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106-560

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 97

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 19, 2001.

Abstract: This rule proposes to implement the Interstate Transportation 
of Dangerous Criminals Act of 2000, Public Law 106-560 (114 Stat. 
2784)(enacted December 21, 2000). In that Act, Congress found that 
State and local jurisdictions are increasingly turning to private 
companies to transport their violent prisoners, and that escapes have 
occurred. Congress determined that minimum regulations for the private 
prisoner transport industry were necessary to provide protection 
against risks to the public that are inherent in the transportation of 
violent prisoners and to assure the safety of those being transported.
Accordingly, this rule proposes that private prisoner transport 
companies comply with minimum standards for background checks and 
preemployment drug testing for potential employees, provide minimum 
standards for the length and type of employee training, and establish 
restrictions on the number of hours that transportation employees can 
be on duty during a given time period.
This rule also proposes that private prisoner transport companies 
comply with minimum standards for the use of restraints while 
transporting violent prisoners, and establishes categories of violent 
offenders required to wear identifying clothing. Further, the rule 
proposes a minimum guard-to-offender ratio that must be observed while 
transporting violent prisoners, and proposes that private prisoner 
transport companies comply with standards regarding employee uniforms 
and employee identification.
In addition, the rule proposes to require private prisoner transport 
companies to notify local law enforcement officials 24 hours in advance 
of any scheduled stops in their jurisdiction when transporting violent 
prisoners. In the event of an escape by a violent offender, the 
proposed rule requires the private prisoner transport company personnel 
immediately to notify appropriate law enforcement officials in the 
jurisdiction where the escape occurs, as well as the governmental 
entity that contracted with the private prisoner transport company for 
the transport of the escaped violent prisoner.
Finally, the rule proposes that private prisoner transport companies 
adopt certain minimum standards in order to protect the safety of 
violent prisoners in accordance with applicable Federal and State law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/17/01                    66 FR 64934
NPRM Comment Period End         02/15/02
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lizette D. Benedi, Counsel, Department of Justice, 
Office of Legal Policy, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 4529, 
Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-3824

RIN: 1105-AA77
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1533. REGULATIONS UNDER THE DNA ANALYSIS BACKLOG ELIMINATION ACT OF 2000

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510; 42 USC 14132; 41 USC 14135a;

[[Page 33300]]

42 USC 14135b; 10 USC 1565; PL 106-546

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 28

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 18, 2001, Determination of 
qualifying Federal offenses.
Final, Statutory, June 17, 2001, Commencement of collection of DNA 
samples.

Abstract: This rule implements section 3 of Public Law 106-546, the DNA 
Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 (the Act). The rule specifies 
the Federal offenses that will be treated as qualifying offenses for 
purposes of collecting DNA samples from Federal offenders, sets forth 
the responsibilities of the Bureau of Prisons for collecting DNA 
samples from individuals in its custody, and sets forth related 
responsibilities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for analyzing 
and indexing DNA samples.
All 50 States authorize the collection and analysis of DNA samples from 
convicted State offenders and entry of resulting information into the 
Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), which the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation (FBI) has established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 14132. Until 
recently, however, there was no statutory authorization to collect DNA 
samples from convicted Federal, military, and District of Columbia 
offenders. Congress acted to fill this gap in the DNA identification 
system through provisions of the Act.
Section 3 of the Act addresses the categories of Federal offenders from 
whom DNA samples will be collected, the responsibility of the Bureau of 
Prisons (BOP) and Federal probation offices to collect DNA samples from 
offenders in their custody or supervision, and the responsibility of 
the FBI to analyze and index DNA samples. This rule is issued pursuant 
to subsection (e) of section 3, which provides that, with the exception 
of the activities of the probation offices, the section shall be 
carried out under regulations prescribed by the Attorney General. The 
rule also addresses certain responsibilities of BOP and the FBI under 
other sections of the Act, which are closely related to the matters 
addressed in section 3.
The rule adds a new part 28 to title 28 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations relating to the DNA identification system. The new part 
contains subparts A and B, which relate respectively to the Federal 
offenses for which DNA samples will be collected and the 
responsibilities of BOP and the FBI in collecting, analyzing, and 
indexing DNA samples.
Further, section 503 of the USA PATRIOT Act, Public Law 107-56, 115 
Stat. 272, amended the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to 
include terrorism crimes and crimes of violence generally as qualifying 
offenses for the purpose of collecting DNA samples from federal 
offenders. The Department will be publishing second interim rule to 
reflect this statutory expansion of DNA sample collection.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/28/01                    66 FR 34363
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/27/01
Second Interim Rule             09/00/02
Second Interim Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David J. Karp, Senior Counsel, Department of Justice, 
Office of Legal Policy, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 4503, 
Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-3273

RIN: 1105-AA78
_______________________________________________________________________




1534.  SCREENING OF ALIENS AND OTHER DESIGNATED INDIVIDUALS SEEKING 
FLIGHT TRAINING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-71, sec 113

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 105

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On November 19, 2001, Congress enacted the Aviation and 
Transportation Security Act (ATSA), Public Law 107-71. Upon enactment, 
section 113 of ATSA, 49 U.S.C. 44939, imposed notification and 
reporting requirements on certain persons who provide aviation training 
to aliens and other specified individuals. Under this section, certain 
aviation training providers subject to regulation by the Federal 
Aviation Administration (FAA) are prohibited from providing training to 
aliens and other designated individuals in the operation of aircraft 
with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or more, 
unless they provide prior notification to the Attorney General. This 
interim rule implements a process by which aviation training providers 
may provide the required notification and resume instruction for 
candidates who do not appear to pose a risk to aviation and national 
security.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Keith E. Halsey, Department of Justice, Federal Bureau 
of Investigation, Mailbox 27, Washington, DC 20535
Phone: 703 414-9535

RIN: 1105-AA80
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1535.  GUIDELINES FOR THE CAMPUS SEX CRIMES PREVENTION ACT 
AMENDMENT TO THE JACOB WETTERLING CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN AND SEXUALLY 
VIOLENT OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 14071

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These guidelines implement an amendment to the Jacob 
Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender 
Registration Act enacted by the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act 
(CSCPA). Section 170101 of the Violent Crime Control and Law 
Enforcement Act of 1994, Public Law 103-322, 108 Stat. 1796, 2038 
(codified at 42 U.S.C. 14071) contains the Jacob Wetterling Crimes 
Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act (the 
''Wetterling Act``). The Wetterling Act sets minimum national standards 
for State sex offender registration and community notification 
programs, and directs the Attorney General to issue guidelines for such 
programs. The current Wetterling Act guidelines were published on 
January 5, 1999, in the

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Federal Register (64 FR 572, with corrections at 64 FR 3590). States 
that fail to comply with the Wetterling Act's requirements (as 
implemented and explained in the Attorney General's guidelines) are 
subject to a mandatory 10 percent reduction of the formula grant 
funding available under the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law 
Enforcement Assistance Program (42 U.S.C. 3756), which is administered 
by the Bureau of Justice Assistance of the Department of Justice.
Subsequent to the publication of the current Wetterling Act guidelines, 
the Wetterling Act was amended by the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act 
(the CSCPA), Public Law 106-386, div. B, section 1601, 114 Stat. 1464, 
1537 (2000). The CSCPA provides special requirements relating to 
registration and community notification for sex offenders who are 
enrolled in or work at institutions of higher education. These 
supplementary guidelines are necessary to take account of the CSCPA 
amendment to the Wetterling Act. The deadline for state compliance with 
the CSCPA amendment is October 27, 2002.
The CSCPA provisions appear in subsection (j) of the Wetterling Act (42 
U.S.C. 14071(j)). As provided in subsection (j), any person required to 
register under a State sex offender registration program must notify 
the State concerning each institution of higher education (i.e., post-
secondary school) in the State at which the person is a student or 
works, and of each change in enrollment or employment status of the 
person at such an institution.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Guidelines             03/08/02                    67 FR 10758
Proposed Guidelines Comment 
Period End                      05/07/02
Final Guidelines                09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: David J. Karp, Senior Counsel, Department of Justice, 
Office of Legal Policy, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 4503, 
Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-3273

RIN: 1105-AA81
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1536. WAIVER FOR FIREARM PROHIBITION ON NONIMMIGRANT VISA HOLDERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 25

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank A.S. Campbell
Phone: 202 514-2283

RIN: 1105-AA66
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Legal Activities (LA)



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1537.  SEPTEMBER 11TH VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND OF 2001

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: Title IV of PL 107-42; 49 USC 40101, note

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 104

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, December 21, 2001, Interim final 
regulations.

Abstract: Shortly after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the 
President signed the ''September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 
2001`` (the Fund) into law as title IV of Public Law 107-42 (''Air 
Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act``) (the Act). The 
Act authorizes compensation to any individual (or the personal 
representative of a deceased individual) who was physically injured or 
killed as a result of the terrorist-related aircraft crashes on that 
day.
On November 5, 2001, the Department published at 66 FR 55901 a Notice 
of Inquiry and Advance Notice of Rulemaking to obtain as much public 
comment as feasible before issuing the regulations required by the Act. 
The Act provides that the Fund will be administered by a Special Master 
appointed by the Attorney General. On November 26, 2001, the Attorney 
General appointed Kenneth R. Feinberg as Special Master.
The Department, in consultation with the Special Master, issued certain 
procedural rules so the Special Master could commence operations of the 
program as soon as practicable. In order to allow the Special Master to 
begin distributing funds, the Department issued these rules as an 
Interim Final Rule on December 21, 2001 at 66 FR 66274. As part of the 
Interim Rule, the Department and the Special Master solicited public 
comments.
The Department received, reviewed, and considered over 10,000 comments 
submitted by victims, victims' families, public officials, and the 
general public since November 2001. On March 13, 2002, the Department, 
in consultation with the Special Master, issued a Final Rule making 
refinements and clarifications to the compensation program in response 
to comments received.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/05/01                    66 FR 55901
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/26/01
Interim Final Rule              12/21/01                    66 FR 66274
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/21/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/22/02
Final Action                    03/13/02                    67 FR 11233
Final Action Effective          03/13/02

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local

Agency Contact: Paul Clinton Harris Sr., Deputy Assistant Attorney 
General, Civil Division, Department of Justice, Main Building, Room 
3129, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-5421
Fax: 202 514-8071
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1105-AA79
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


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1538. CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ON TRIBAL LANDS GRANT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13701 et seq

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Justice Programs is issuing this second Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the title and the definitions of 
''Indian tribe`` and ''construction`` within 28 CFR part 91, subpart C 
(which outlines the requirements and procedures to award grants to 
Indian tribes for constructing jails on tribal lands for the 
incarceration of offenders subject to tribal jurisdiction). Congress 
has mandated a new definition of ''Indian tribe,`` and with this 
broader definition federal funds through the Office of Justice Programs 
are now available to a larger universe of tribal entities. The 
amendment to the definition of ''construction`` is simply to expand and 
clarify the existing definition, to assist applicants and grantees in 
better understanding the allowable scope a project may take.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/24/96                    61 FR 49969
Correction                      10/18/96                    61 FR 54333
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/24/96
Second NPRM                     06/00/02
Second NPRM Comment Period End  08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Philip Merkle, Special Advisor to the Director, 
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Correction Program 
Office, 810 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 305-2550

RIN: 1121-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________




1539. PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' BENEFITS PROGRAM

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3711 et seq

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Justice Assistance will be proposing a major, 
substantive revision of the existing regulations (28 CFR part 32) that 
govern the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program, to 
streamline all aspects of the program and relieve claimants of 
administrative burdens no longer deemed necessary. Further, the program 
will need to change as BJA moves into a paperless, electronic, Web-
based application/review/payment program. The proposed revised 
regulations will affect all components of the program: death benefits, 
disability benefits, education benefits, and the related administrative 
components governing hearing officers and independent medical 
examinations. As the result of the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks, the PSOB 
program is expected to make awards totaling more than $100 million this 
year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harri J. Kramer, Deputy Director, Department of 
Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, 810 
7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 616-6500

RIN: 1121-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________




1540. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND 
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 103-355, sec 2455; EO 12549

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Justice will be adopting the proposed 
common rule on debarment and suspension, as promulgated by another 
agency, as a cost-saving and efficiency matter. The rule, as adopted, 
would limit the mandatory lower-tier application of an exclusion to the 
first procurement level under a nonprocurement covered transaction. 
Second, this proposed common rule on debarment and suspension would set 
the dollar threshold on prohibited lower-tier procurement transactions 
with excluded persons at $25,000. Third, both this proposed rule on 
debarment and suspension, and the proposed rule on drug-free workplace 
requirements, would eliminate the mandate for agencies and participants 
to obtain written certifications from awardees or persons with whom 
they propose to enter into covered transactions. Fourth, the proposed 
rule on drug-free workplace requirements would be separated from this 
proposed rule on debarment and suspension.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02
Interim Final Rule               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Fallowfield, Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of the General Counsel, 810 
7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 305-2534

RIN: 1121-AA57
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1541. CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS OPERATING POLICIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3711

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this regulation is to assure that all criminal 
intelligence systems operating through support under the Omnibus Crime 
Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 are used as authorized by law. 
This revision of 28 CFR part 23 updates the regulation for modern 
technological advances, extends the use of criminal intelligence 
systems for public safety purposes, and is drafted in plainer language.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/02
Final Rule                      01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Alan M. Fisher, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of the General Counsel, 810 
Seventh Street NW, Room 5341, Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 616-3540
Fax: 202 307-1419
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1121-AA59
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1542.  VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) PROGRAM REGULATIONS FOR THE 
VICTIM COMPENSATION GRANT PROGRAM; AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 10604, sec 1407(a), Victims of Crime Act

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds are obtained from the Crime 
Victims Fund in the U.S. Treasury, which consists of fines, fees, and 
bond forfeitures from Federal offenders.
The program regulations for the Victim Compensation Grant Program 
provide the parameters under which State agencies may use these funds 
to reimburse crime victims directly for expenses related to crime. 
Expenses that must be covered are lost wages, medical and mental health 
costs, and funeral and burial costs. States, at their discretion, may 
cover loss of support, crime scene cleanup, and other such expenses.
The Victim Assistance Program Regulations provide the parameters under 
which State agencies may use these funds to award grants to government 
and nonprofit organizations to provide direct services to crime 
victims. Local programs include child abuse, homicide survivor, drunk 
driving, sexual assault, and domestic violence. More than 3 million 
crime victims are served through these grants.
Costs to States are limited, as the VOCA grant provides for 
administrative costs for these programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

OJP-1350 VOCA: Program Regulations for Victim Compensation Grant 
Program  NPRM 12/00/02  NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/03

OJP-1405 VOCA Victim Assistance Program Regulations  NPRM 09/00/
02  NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Carol Watkins, Director, Department of Justice, Office 
of Justice Programs, State Compensation and Assistance Division, 810 
7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 514-6383

RIN: 1121-AA61
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1543.  VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN GRANT PROGRAMS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: PL 106-386, Violence Against Women Act of 2000

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule updates the existing regulations for the 
STOP (Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors) Violence Against Women 
Formula Grant Program, the STOP Violence Against Indian Women 
Discretionary Grant Program, the Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies 
Program, and the Grants to Combat Violent Crimes Against Women on 
Campuses Program, to incorporate statutory changes pursuant to the 
Violence Against Women Act of 2000. The purpose of the original 
Violence Against Women Act of 1994 was to improve the criminal justice 
system's response to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, 
and to increase the availability of services to victims of these 
crimes. VAWA 2000 reauthorized existing grant programs created under 
VAWA 1994, established new grant programs, and strengthened various 
provisions of Federal law. These grant programs are expected to award a 
total of over $100 million per year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marnie Shiels, Attorney-Advisor, Department of Justice, 
Office of Justice Programs, Violence Against Women Office, 810 7th 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 305-2981

RIN: 1121-AA64

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1544. BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT ACTS OF 1998 AND 2000

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3796ll

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 33

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

Abstract: The Bureau of Justice Assistance is publishing final 
regulations implementing the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Acts of 
1998 and 2000, which authorize BJA funds to eligible States, units of 
local government, and Indian tribes to purchase armored vests for use 
by law enforcement officers. This final rule reflects the revised 
process by which eligible jurisdictions may register, apply, and 
request funding under BJA's Internet-Based Bulletproof Vest Partnership 
Grant Program.
On September 23, 1998, BJA published an interim final rule, with a 
request for comments (63 FR 50759). The interim final rule established 
the process by which BJA would implement the Bulletproof Vest 
Partnership Grant Act of 1998. BJA did not receive any comments in 
response to the interim final rule. Nevertheless, BJA initiated 
numerous outreach efforts, in the form of focus groups and beta 
testing, to ensure that all affected parties had ample opportunity to 
review and participate in the program's design and development.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/23/98                    63 FR 50759
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/23/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/23/98
Final Rule                      08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Robert T. Watkins, Program Manager, Department of 
Justice, Office of Justice Programs, 810 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 
20053
Phone: 202 514-3447

RIN: 1121-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________




1545. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR THE VOI/TIS GRANT 
PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/08/00                    65 FR 48592
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/08/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/10/00
Final Rule                      07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Philip Merkle, Special Advisor to the Director, 
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Correction Program 
Office, 810 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 305-2550

RIN: 1121-AA52
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Office of Justice Programs (OJP)



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1546.  INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM VICTIM COMPENSATION PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 10603c, sec 1404c; PL 104-208, (Victims of 
Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000)

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) will develop these 
regulations to implement the International Terrorism Victim 
Compensation Program provisions contained in the Victims of Trafficking 
and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 104-208), which directs 
OJP to carry out a program to compensate victims of acts of 
international terrorism that occur outside the United States, for 
expenses associated with that victimization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Rule                    To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Barbara Johnson, Program Manager, Department of 
Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Terrorism and International 
Victims Unit, Office for Victims of Crime, 810 7th Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 307-5983

RIN: 1121-AA63

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Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


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1547. EMERGENCY FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 32

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      02/19/02                     67 FR 7269
Final Action Effective          02/19/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Linda Fallowfield
Phone: 202 305-2534

RIN: 1121-AA60
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