[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Justice Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)






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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

8 CFR Ch. I

21 CFR Ch. I

28 CFR Ch. I

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Department of Justice.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice is publishing its October 2002 
regulatory agenda pursuant to Executive Order 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 Legal Policy, Department of Justice, Room 7236, 950 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530, (202) 514-8059.

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

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) requires that, each year, 
the Department publish a list of those regulations that have a 
significant economic impact upon a substantial number of small 
entities and are to be reviewed under section 610 of the Act during 
the succeeding 12 months. This edition of the Department's unified 
agenda includes 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 this regulation. Those 
comments should be addressed to the contact persons listed in the 
entries for these items.

Dated: September 30, 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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1524        Release of Information..............................................................     1120-AA96
1525        Drug Abuse Treatment Program: Subpart Revision and Clarification....................     1120-AB07
1526        Inmate Fees for Health Care Services................................................     1120-AB11
1527        Good Conduct Time: Aliens With Confirmed Orders of Deportation, Exclusion, or            1120-AB12
            Removal.............................................................................
1528        Civil Contempt of Court Commitments: Revision To Accommodate Commitments Under the       1120-AB13
            DC Code.............................................................................
1529        Inmate Discipline--Subpart Revision.................................................     1120-AB18
1530        Administrative Safeguards for Psychiatric Treatment and Medication..................     1120-AB20
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                                       Bureau of Prisons--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1531        Volunteer Community Service Projects................................................     1120-AA03
1532        Intensive Confinement Centers.......................................................     1120-AA11
1533        Incoming Publications...............................................................     1120-AA15
1534        Postsecondary Education Programs....................................................     1120-AA25
1535        Literacy Program....................................................................     1120-AA33
1536        Telephone Regulations and Inmate Financial Responsibility...........................     1120-AA39
1537        Telephone Regulations and Inmate Financial Responsibility...........................     1120-AA49
1538        Incoming Publications: Nudity and Sexually Explicit Material or Information.........     1120-AA59
1539        Good Conduct Time...................................................................     1120-AA62
1540        Visiting Regulations: Prior Relationship............................................     1120-AA77
1541        Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications..................................................     1120-AA81
1542        Designation of Offenses Subject to Sex Offender Release Notification................     1120-AA85
1543        Inmate Commissary Account Deposit Procedures........................................     1120-AA86
1544        Drug Abuse Treatment Programs: Disincentives and Enhanced Incentives................     1120-AA88
1545        Searches of Housing Units, Inmates, Inmate Work Areas, and Persons Other Than            1120-AA90
            Inmates: Electronic Devices.........................................................
1546        Occupational Educational Programs...................................................     1120-AA92
1547        Drug Testing Program................................................................     1120-AA95
1548        Correspondence: Inspection of Outgoing General Correspondence.......................     1120-AA98
1549        Release Gratuities, Transportation, and Clothing: Aliens............................     1120-AA99
1550        Religious Beliefs and Practices: Nomenclature Change................................     1120-AB04

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1551        Suicide Prevention Program..........................................................     1120-AB06
1552        National Security; Prevention of Acts of Violence and Terrorism.....................     1120-AB08
1553        District of Columbia Youth Rehabilitation Act (DCYRA) Sentences: No Further Benefit      1120-AB09
            Determinations......................................................................
1554        Central Inmate Monitoring (CIM) System: Streamlining Rules..........................     1120-AB14
1555        Admission and Orientation Program: Removal From Rules...............................     1120-AB16
1556        Bureau of Prisons Emergencies.......................................................     1120-AB17
1557        Clarifying of Release Gratuities--Release Transportation Regulations To More Closely     1120-AB21
            Conform to Statutory Provisions.....................................................
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                                      Bureau of Prisons--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1558        Infectious Disease Management.......................................................     1120-AB03
1559        District of Columbia Educational Good Time Credit...................................     1120-AB05
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                                      Bureau of Prisons--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1560        Administrative Remedy Program: Excluded Matters.....................................     1120-AA72
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                                                         Bureau of Prisons--Discontinued Entries
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  Regulation
Identification                                             Title                                                  Date                 Comments
    Number
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1120-AA23        Infectious Diseases                                                                            07/25/2002   Merged With RIN 1120-AB03
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                                   Civil Rights Division--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1561        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Public Accommodations and Commercial     1190-AA44
            Facilities (Section 610 Review) (Reg Plan Seq No. 78)...............................
1562        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services      1190-AA46
            (Section 610 Review) (Reg Plan Seq No. 79)..........................................
1563        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services;     1190-AA47
            Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities; Accessibility Standards; Recreation
            Facilities..........................................................................
1564        American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 Complaint Process....     1190-AA48
1565        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State or Local Government                1190-AA50
            Facilities; Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities; Accessibility
            Standards; Play Areas...............................................................
1566        Amendments to Procedures Advising States and Political Subdivisions Specially            1190-AA51
            Covered Under the Voting Rights Act How To Seek Preclearance From the Attorney
            General of Proposed Voting Changes..................................................
1567        Amendments to Coordination of Enforcement of Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted     1190-AA52
            Programs--Implementation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504
            of the Rehabilitation Act 1973......................................................
1568        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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1569        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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                                 Drug Enforcement Administration--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1570        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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1571        Guidelines for Providing Controlled Substances to Ocean Vessels.....................     1117-AA40
1572        Sale by Federal Departments or Agencies of Chemicals Usable To Manufacture a             1117-AA47
            Controlled Substance................................................................
1573        Exemption From Import/Export Requirements for Personal Medical Use..................     1117-AA56
1574        Electronic Orders for Schedule I and II Controlled Substances.......................     1117-AA60
1575        Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances..................................     1117-AA61
1576        Security Requirements for Handlers of Pseudoephedrine, Ephedrine, and                    1117-AA62
            Phenylpropanolamine.................................................................
1577        Reorganization and Clarification of DEA Regulations.................................     1117-AA63
1578        Chemical Mixtures Containing Gamma-Butyrolactone....................................     1117-AA64
1579        Chemical Registration Waivers; Exemption From Chemical Registration Fees for Certain     1117-AA67
            Persons.............................................................................
1580        Authority for Practitioners To Dispense or Prescribe Approved Narcotic (Opiod)           1117-AA68
            Substances for Maintenance or Detoxification Treatment..............................
1581        Controlled Substances Registration and Reregistration Application Fees..............     1117-AA70
1582        Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for Drug Products Containing Hydroxybutyric     1117-AA71
            Acid (GHB)..........................................................................
1583        Chemical Registration and Reregistration Fees.......................................     1117-AA72
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                                Drug Enforcement Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1584        Definition and Registration of Reverse Distributors.................................     1117-AA19
1585        Exemption of Chemical Mixtures......................................................     1117-AA31
1586        Chemical Registration and Reregistration Fees.......................................     1117-AA50
1587        Placement of Gamma-Butyrolactone in List I of the Controlled Substances Act (21          1117-AA52
            U.S.C. 802).........................................................................
1588        Industrial Use of Products and Materials Derived From Cannabis Plants...............     1117-AA55
1589        Control of Red Phosphorus, White Phosphorus, and Hypophosphorous Acid (and Its           1117-AA57
            Salts) as List I Chemicals..........................................................
1590        Allowing Central Fill Pharmacies To Fill Prescriptions for Controlled Substances on      1117-AA58
            Behalf of Retail Pharmacies.........................................................
1591        Implementation of the Methamphetamine Anti-Proliferation Act: Thresholds for             1117-AA69
            Retailers and for Distributors Required To Submit Reports Under 21 U.S.C. 830(b)(3);
            Changes to Mail Order Reporting.....................................................
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                               Drug Enforcement Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1592        Registration and Reregistration Application Fees....................................     1117-AA34
1593        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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                          Executive Office for Immigration Review--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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1594        Authority of Immigration Judges To Issue Civil Money Penalties......................     1125-AA18
1595        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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1596        Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal...............................     1125-AA25
1597        Authorities Delegated to the Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review     1125-AA27
1598        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......................
1599        Section 212(c) Relief for Aliens With Certain Criminal Convictions Before April 1,       1125-AA33
            1997................................................................................
1600        Protective Orders in Immigration Administration Proceedings.........................     1125-AA38
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                           Executive Office for Immigration Review--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1601        Board of Immigration Appeals; Procedural Reforms To Improve Case Management.........     1125-AA36
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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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1602        Claims of Exemptions From Provisions of the Privacy Act as to FBI Records...........     1110-AA08
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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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1603        Implementation of Sections 104 and 109 of the Communications Assistance for Law          1110-AA00
            Enforcement Act.....................................................................
1604        Implementation of the National Stolen Passenger Motor Vehicle Information System         1110-AA01
            (NSPMVIS)...........................................................................
1605        Regulations Under the Pam Lychner Sexual Offender Tracking and Identification Act...     1110-AA04
1606        National Instant Criminal Background Check System...................................     1110-AA07
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                                                  Federal Bureau of Investigation--Discontinued Entries
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  Regulation
Identification                                             Title                                                  Date                 Comments
    Number
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1110-AA09        Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice Information Services Division Systems and     08/25/2002   Withdrawn
                 Procedures
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                              Immigration and Naturalization Service--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1607        Restricting Citizens of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka From                  1115-AG30
            Participation 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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1608        Revised Grounds of Inadmissibility, Exceptions, and Waivers for Immigrants and           1115-AB45
            Nonimmigrants, and Exceptions.......................................................
1609        Fees for Participation in Dedicated Commuter Lanes at Selected Ports of Entry;           1115-AD82
            Collection of Fees Under the Dedicated Commuter Lane Program........................
1610        Inspection of Persons Applying for Admission; International-to-International User        1115-AE37
            Fee.................................................................................
1611        Filing Factual Statements About Alien Prostitutes...................................     1115-AE60
1612        Employment Verification by Employers That Are Members of a Multi-Employer                1115-AE67
            Association.........................................................................
1613        Use of Parole for Humanitarian Reasons or Significant Public Benefit................     1115-AE68
1614        Certification of Certain Health Care Workers........................................     1115-AE73
1615        Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions................................................     1115-AF11
1616        Immigrant and Nonimmigrant; Religious Workers.......................................     1115-AF12
1617        Documentary Requirements for Returning Residents....................................     1115-AF26
1618        Dismissal of Asylum Application for Unexcused Failure To Appear and Effect on            1115-AF38
            Eligibility for Employment Authorization............................................
1619        Special Immigrant Status for Certain NATO Civilian Employees........................     1115-AF44
1620        Contracts With Transportation Lines.................................................     1115-AF46
1621        Adjustment of Status Under the 1966 Cuban Adjustment Act............................     1115-AF48
1622        Inadmissibility To Enter the United States for Former U.S. Citizens Who Renounced        1115-AF69
            Citizenship To Avoid Taxation.......................................................
1623        Establishment of Fee for Processing Genealogical Research Requests for INS Records..     1115-AF88
1624        Intercountry Adoptions..............................................................     1115-AF96
1625        Waiver of Fees......................................................................     1115-AG02
1626        Adoption of Siblings, Adopted Alien Children Less Than 18 Years of Age Considered a      1115-AG04
            ``Child''...........................................................................
1627        Adjustment to Lawful Resident Status of Certain Class Action Participants Who            1115-AG06
            Entered Before January 1, 1982, Under the Legal Immigration and Family Equity Act
            (LIFE Act)..........................................................................
1628        Procedures for Checking Juvenile Criminal Records and Submitting Fingerprints of         1115-AG07
            That Additional Class of Aliens Ineligible for Family Unity.........................
1629        Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(k)...........................................     1115-AG10
1630        Implementation of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998     1115-AG11
            (ACWIA), the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act of 2000
            (AC21), and Other Related Bills.....................................................
1631        Construction Work and the B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification........................     1115-AG15
1632        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.........
1633        Removal and Adjustment Procedures for Victims of Trafficking and Certain Criminal        1115-AG21
            Activities..........................................................................
1634        Definitions of Notice To Appear and Arrest Warrant..................................     1115-AG24
1635        Visa Waiver Program: Guam Visa Waiver Program.......................................     1115-AG25
1636        Procedures for Detainee Hunger Strikes..............................................     1115-AG26
1637        Consent To Reapply for Admission After Removal......................................     1115-AG28
1638        Waivers of the 2-Year Foreign Residence Requirement for Certain Exchange Visitors...     1115-AG31
1639        Extension of the Validity Period for Employment Authorization Documents for Aliens       1115-AG32
            Seeking Adjustment of Status........................................................
1640        Illegal Entries, Unlawful Presence, and Automatic Voiding of Nonimmigrant Visas.....     1115-AG36
1641        Medical Examination Requirements and Designation of Civil Surgeons..................     1115-AG37
1642        Medical Grounds of Inadmissibility and Waivers......................................     1115-AG38
1643        New Classification for Victims of Certain Criminal Activity; Eligibility for the U       1115-AG39
            Nonimmigrant Status.................................................................
1644        Judicial Review of the Decisions of the Immigration and Naturalization Service......     1115-AG49
1645        Carrier Arrival and Departure Electronic Manifest Requirements (Reg Plan Seq No. 80)     1115-AG57
1646        Limiting the Number of Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Stops in the United States to One     1115-AG59
1647        Termination of Lawful Permanant Resident Status Through Abandonment.................     1115-AG64
1648        Strengthening Control Over Immigration Surety Bonds.................................     1115-AG65
1649        Limiting the Use of Duration of Status for Certain F, J, and I Nonimmigrants........     1115-AG76
1650        Petitions for Aliens To Perform Temporary Nonagricultural Services or Labor (H-2B)..     1115-AG78

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1651        Adjustment of the Immigration Benefit Application Fee Schedule To Recover Costs          1115-AG82
            Associated With Additional Security Checks..........................................
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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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1652        Reduction of the Number of Acceptable Documents and Other Changes to Employment          1115-AB73
            Verification Requirements (Section 610 Review)......................................
1653        Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence: Conditional     1115-AC70
            Residents and Fiance(e)s............................................................
1654        Nonimmigrant Classes; S Classification; Law Enforcement Initiatives; Alien Witnesses     1115-AD86
1655        Establishing Criteria for Determining Countries Whose Citizens Are Ineligible for        1115-AD96
            the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Program.............................................
1656        Petition To Classify Alien as Immediate Relative of a U.S. Citizen or as a               1115-AE04
            Preference Immigrant; Self-Petitioning for Certain Battered or Abused Alien Spouses
            and Children........................................................................
1657        Conditions on Nonimmigrant Status; Disclosure of Information........................     1115-AE17
1658        Regulations Relating to Temporary Protected Status..................................     1115-AE26
1659        Inspection and Expedited Removal of Aliens; Detention and Removal of Aliens; Conduct     1115-AE47
            of Removal Proceedings..............................................................
1660        Agreement Promising Non-Deportation or Other Immigration Benefits...................     1115-AE50
1661        Definition of the Term ``Lawfully Present'' for Purposes of Eligibility for Public       1115-AE51
            Benefits............................................................................
1662        Affidavit of Support on Behalf of Immigrants........................................     1115-AE58
1663        Suspension of Privilege To Transport Aliens to the United States....................     1115-AE59
1664        Limiting Liability for Certain Technical and Procedural Violations of Paperwork          1115-AE70
            Requirements........................................................................
1665        Implementation of Hernandez v. Reno Settlement Agreement; Certain Aliens Eligible        1115-AE72
            for Family Unity Benefits After Sponsoring Family Member's Naturalization...........
1666        Regulations Pertaining to Battered Aliens and to Mail Order Bride Businesses, as         1115-AE77
            Mandated by IIRIRA..................................................................
1667        Establishment of Preinspected Automated Lane (PAL) Program at Immigration and            1115-AE80
            Naturalization Service..............................................................
1668        Requiring Aliens Ordered Removed From the United States To Surrender to the              1115-AE82
            Immigration and Naturalization Service for Removal..................................
1669        Early Release for Removal of Criminal Aliens in State Custody for Nonviolent             1115-AE83
            Offenses............................................................................
1670        Amendment of the Regulatory Definition of Arriving Alien............................     1115-AE87
1671        Adjustment of Status, Continued Validity of Nonimmigrant Status, and Unexpired           1115-AE96
            Employment Authorization for Applicants Maintaining Nonimmigrant H or L Status......
1672        Verification of Eligibility for Public Benefits.....................................     1115-AE99
1673        Fingerprinting Applicants and Petitioners for Immigration Benefits; Establishing a       1115-AF03
            Fee for Fingerprinting by the Service...............................................
1674        Processing, Detention, and Release of Juveniles.....................................     1115-AF05
1675        Suspension of Deportation and Special Rule Cancellation of Removal for Certain           1115-AF14
            Nationals of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Former Soviet Bloc Countries...............
1676        Elimination of Immigration and Naturalization Service-Issued Mexican and Canadian        1115-AF24
            Border Crossing Cards...............................................................
1677        Filing of Proposals for Designation as a Regional Center Approved To Participate in      1115-AF27
            the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program................................................
1678        Nonimmigrant Visa Exemption for Nationals of the British Virgin Islands Entering the     1115-AF28
            United States Through St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands......................
1679        Regulations Concerning the Convention Against Torture...............................     1115-AF39
1680        Application for Refugee Status; Acceptable Sponsorship Agreement Guaranty of             1115-AF49
            Transportation......................................................................
1681        Nonimmigrant Classes: Q-2 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Visitor.     1115-AF51
1682        Clarification of Parole Authority...................................................     1115-AF53
1683        Authorizing Collection of Fee Levied on F, J, and M Nonimmigrant Classifications         1115-AF56
            Under Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA)..........
1684        Battered and Abused Conditional Residents; Termination of Marriage by Conditional        1115-AF59
            Residents...........................................................................
1685        Extension of 25-Mile Limit at Select Arizona Ports-of-Entry.........................     1115-AF60
1686        Revoking Grants of Naturalization...................................................     1115-AF63
1687        Entry Requirements for Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the             1115-AF65
            Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau...........................................
1688        Registration and Fingerprinting of Aliens in the United States: Control of               1115-AF71
            Employment of Aliens................................................................

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1689        National Interest Waivers for Second Preference Employment-Based Immigrant               1115-AF75
            Physicians Serving in Medically Underserved Areas or at Department of Veterans
            Affairs Facilities..................................................................
1690        Petitioning Requirements for the H-1C Nonimmigrant Classification Under Public Law       1115-AF76
            106-95..............................................................................
1691        Expansion of Dedicated Commuter Lanes; Clarification of Driver's License Requirement     1115-AF77
            for Applicants to Dedicated Commuter Lanes and Automated Permit Port Programs.......
1692        Waiving the Fingerprinting Requirement for Certain Disabled Naturalization               1115-AF80
            Applicants..........................................................................
1693        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..........
1694        Implementation of the Numerical Limit on Asylum Grants and Refugee Admissions Based      1115-AF84
            on Resistance to Coercive Population Control Measures...............................
1695        Adding Actuaries and Plant Pathologists to the North American Free Trade Agreement..     1115-AF85
1696        Power of Attorney General To Terminate Deportation Proceedings and Initiate Removal      1115-AF87
            Proceedings.........................................................................
1697        Employment Authorization for Certificate of Citizenship Applicants..................     1115-AF90
1698        Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence; Temporary       1115-AF91
            Removal of Certain Restrictions of Eligibility......................................
1699        Asylum and Withholding Definitions..................................................     1115-AF92
1700        Academic Honorarium for B Nonimmigrant Aliens.......................................     1115-AF97
1701        Children Born Outside the United States; Applications for Certificate of Citizenship     1115-AF98
1702        Allowing for the Filing of Form I-140 Visa Petition Concurrently With a Form I-485       1115-AG00
            Application in Certain Circumstances................................................
1703        Special Immigrant Visa for Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters..........     1115-AG01
1704        Establishing Premium Processing Service for Employment-Based Petitions and               1115-AG03
            Applications........................................................................
1705        Adjustment of Status for Certain Nationals of Nicaragua, Cuba, and Haiti............     1115-AG05
1706        Nonimmigrant Classes; Spouses and Children of Lawful Permanent Residents; V              1115-AG08
            Classification......................................................................
1707        K Nonimmigrant Classification, Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE)...........     1115-AG12
1708        Adjustment of Status for Certain Syrian Nationals Granted Asylum in the United           1115-AG13
            States..............................................................................
1709        Adjustment of Status of Certain Aliens From Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos in the           1115-AG14
            United States.......................................................................
1710        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.............................................................................
1711        New Classification for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons Eligible        1115-AG19
            for the T Nonimmigrant Status.......................................................
1712        Protection and Assistance for Victims of Trafficking................................     1115-AG20
1713        Removing Russia From the List of Countries Whose Citizens or Nationals Are               1115-AG27
            Ineligible for Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Privileges to the United States Under the
            TWOV Program........................................................................
1714        Detention of Aliens Subject to Final Orders of Removal..............................     1115-AG29
1715        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.....
1716        Custody Procedures..................................................................     1115-AG40
1717        Limiting the Period of Admission for B Nonimmigrant Aliens..........................     1115-AG43
1718        Documentary Requirements for Certain Temporary Residents............................     1115-AG44
1719        Establishment of a $3 Immigration User Fee for Certain Commercial Vessel Passengers      1115-AG47
            Previously Exempt...................................................................
1720        Change in Business Practices; Acceptance of Payments of Fees By Credit Card and          1115-AG48
            Other Electronic Means Where Possible...............................................
1721        Adding and Removing Institutions To and From the List of Recognized American             1115-AG52
            Institutions of Research............................................................
1722        Revision of the Regulations Concerning F, J, and M Nonimmigrant Classifications (Reg     1115-AG55
            Plan Seq No. 81)....................................................................
1723        Requiring Change of Status From B to F-1 or M-1 Nonimmigrant Prior To Pursuing a         1115-AG60
            Course of Study.....................................................................
1724        Address Notification To Be Filed With Designated Applications.......................     1115-AG61
1725        Reengineering of Part 214, Nonimmigrant Classes To Clarify and Restate Admission         1115-AG62
            Requirements........................................................................
1726        Waivers for Nonimmigrants Under Section 212(d)(3)(A) of the Immigration and              1115-AG63
            Nationality Act.....................................................................
1727        Establishing San Bernardino, Santa Ana, and Ventura Suboffices Under the                 1115-AG66
            Jurisdiction of the Los Angeles District Office.....................................
1728        Release of Information Regarding Immigration and Naturalization Service Detainees in     1115-AG67
            Non-Federal Facilities..............................................................
1729        Removal of Visa and Passport Waiver for Certain Permanent Residents of Canada and        1115-AG68
            Bermuda.............................................................................
1730        Requiring Recertification of All Service-Approved Schools for Enrollment in the          1115-AG71
            Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).............................
1731        Posting of Security Guard at Gangway of Vessel for Detaining Alien Crewman..........     1115-AG72
1732        Electronic Arrival-Departure Manifest for Visa Waiver Program.......................     1115-AG73
1733        Registration Requirements and Work Authorization Eligibility for Aliens in the           1115-AG74
            United States.......................................................................
1734        Reduced Course Load for Certain F and M Nonimmigrant Students at Border Communities.     1115-AG75

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1735        Procedures for Conducting Examinations and Waiving the Oath of Allegiance for            1115-AG77
            Naturalization Applicants With Disabilities.........................................
1736        Electronic Signature on Applications and Petitions for Immigration and                   1115-AG79
            Naturalization Benefits.............................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1737        Visa Waiver Program.................................................................     1115-AB93
1738        Employer Sanctions Modifications....................................................     1115-AE21
1739        Authorizing Suspension of Employment Authorization Requirements on the Basis of          1115-AF15
            Severe Economic Hardship for F-1 Students and Emergent Circumstances................
1740        Availability of Material Under Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act...........     1115-AF32
1741        Interim Designation of Acceptable Receipts for Employment Eligibility Verification..     1115-AF42
1742        Inadmissibility and Deportability on Public Charge Grounds..........................     1115-AF45
1743        Expansion of Expedited Removal of Certain Criminal Aliens Held in Federal, State,        1115-AF50
            and Local Jails.....................................................................
1744        Extending the Period of Duration of Status for Certain F and J Nonimmigrant Aliens..     1115-AF54
1745        Imposition of Fines for Violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act...........     1115-AF70
1746        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
1747        Increasing the Number of Officers Authorized To Issue Notices To Appear and Arrest       1115-AG22
            Warrants for Immigration Violations.................................................
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                            Immigration and Naturalization Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1748        Powers of the Attorney General To Authorize State or Local Law Enforcement Officers      1115-AF20
            To Carry Out Immigration Enforcement................................................
1749        Delegation of the Adjudication of Certain H-2A Petitions to the Department of Labor.     1115-AF29
1750        Delegation of Authorities for Various Detention and Removal Authorities.............     1115-AG69
1751        Registration and Monitoring of Certain Nonimmigrants................................     1115-AG70
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                                              Immigration and Naturalization Service--Discontinued Entries
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Regulation
Identification                                             Title                                                  Date                 Comments
    Number
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1115-AF55        Adjustment of Fees for Services at Land Border Ports of Entry                                  08/01/2002   Withdrawn
1115-AF99        Time Limit for Appeal From Denial of Relative Visa Petition                                    09/30/2002   Withdrawn
1115-AG42        Control of Aliens Departing From the United States                                             08/02/2002   Withdrawn
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                                      Legal Activities--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1752        Certification and Decertification in Connection With Certain Suits Based Upon Acts       1105-AA62
            or Omissions of Federal Employees and Other Persons.................................
1753        Designation of Agencies To Receive and Investigate Reports Required Under the            1105-AA65
            Protection of Children From Sexual Predators Act....................................
1754        Motor Vehicle Salvage Regulations...................................................     1105-AA71

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1755        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...........................................................
1756        DNA Sampling of Federal Offenders Under the USA Patriot Act of 2001.................     1105-AA78
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                       Legal Activities--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1757        Foreign Agents Registration Act; Regulations Revised and Clarified To Reflect            1105-AA45
            Changes in the Law..................................................................
1758        Ethical Standards for Attorneys for the Government..................................     1105-AA67
1759        Claims Under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2000: Technical       1105-AA75
            Amendments; Expansion of Coverage to Uranium Millers and Ore Transporters; Expansion
            of Coverage for Uranium Miners......................................................
1760        Establishment of Minimum Safety and Security Standards for Private Companies That        1105-AA77
            Transport Violent Prisoners.........................................................
1761        Screening of Aliens and Other Designated Individuals Seeking Flight Training........     1105-AA80
1762        Guidelines for the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act Amendment to the Jacob               1105-AA81
            Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act...
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                       Legal Activities--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1763        Waiver for Firearm Prohibition on Nonimmigrant Visa Holders.........................     1105-AA66
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                                 Office of Justice Programs--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1764        Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands Grant Program...............................     1121-AA41
1765        Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program............................................     1121-AA56
1766        Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide              1121-AA57
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
1767        Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies....................................     1121-AA59
1768        Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Program Regulations for the Victim Compensation Grant        1121-AA61
            Program and Victim Assistance Program...............................................
1769        International Terrorism Victim Compensation Program.................................     1121-AA63
1770        Violence Against Women Grant Programs...............................................     1121-AA64
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                                  Office of Justice Programs--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1771        Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Acts of 1998 and 2000............................     1121-AA48
1772        Environmental Impact Review Procedures for the VOI/TIS Grant Program................     1121-AA52
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



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1524. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/03

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA96
_______________________________________________________________________




1525. 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                            12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/03

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB07
_______________________________________________________________________




1526. [bull] INMATE FEES FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 18 USC 3621 to 3622, 4001, 4005, 4014, 
4042, 4045, 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 4161 to 4166, 4241 to 4247, 5006 to 
5024, 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 549

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes 
rules describing procedures we will follow for charging inmates fees 
for certain kinds of health services, as required under the Federal 
Prisoner Health Care Copayment Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-294, October 
12, 2000, 114 Stat. 1038).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/10/02                    67 FR 63059
NPRM Comment Period End         12/09/02
Final Action                    06/00/03

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________




1527. [bull] GOOD CONDUCT TIME: ALIENS WITH CONFIRMED ORDERS OF 
DEPORTATION, EXCLUSION, OR REMOVAL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 509 to 510; 5 USC 301; 18 USC 3621 to 3622, 
3568, 4001, 4042, 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 4161 to 4166, 5006 to 5024, 5039

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 523.20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to 
amend its rules in 28 CFR part 523 on Good Conduct Time (GCT). When 
considering GCT, we propose to allow 54 days GCT for each year served 
if the inmate is an alien with a confirmed order of deportation, 
exclusion, or removal from the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(INS).
This proposed rule will exempt such inmate aliens from the 
``satisfactory progress in a literacy program'' provision of the 
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (VCCLEA) and/or 
the Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PLRA). The Bureau's Literacy 
Program, described in 28 CFR part 544, subpart H, currently comprises 
only GED attainment.
This means that inmate aliens who have confirmed orders of deportation, 
exclusion, or removal, but do not have a high school diploma or GED, 
will not need to demonstrate satisfactory progress toward earning a GED 
credential to be considered for the full benefits of GCT.
In this document, we also propose to reorganize the rule for clarity 
and accuracy. Other than the substantive change regarding sentenced 
deportable aliens, we make no further substantive changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB12
_______________________________________________________________________




1528. [bull] CIVIL CONTEMPT OF COURT COMMITMENTS: REVISION TO 
ACCOMMODATE COMMITMENTS UNDER THE DC CODE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 18 USC 3621 to 3622, 3568, 3585, 4001, 
4042, 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 4161 to 4166, 5006 to 5024, 5039; 28 USC 509 
to 510; DC Code 24-101(a) and (b)

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 522

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) revises its 
rules on Civil Contempt of Court Commitments to include references to 
relevant DC Code provisions regarding civil contempt commitments. We 
make this revision to accommodate DC Code offenders in Bureau 
institutions or Bureau contract facilities under the National Capital 
Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 (DC 
Revitalization Act), DC Code section 24-101(a) and (b). We also revise 
this rule to clarify existing provisions by using simpler organization 
and language. For further simplification, we remove language relating 
solely to internal agency practices and procedures. We do not, however, 
make any substantive changes to the current rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/03

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB13
_______________________________________________________________________




1529. [bull] INMATE DISCIPLINE--SUBPART REVISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 18 USC 3621 to 3622, 4001, 4042, 4081 to 
4082; 18 USC 4161 to 4166, 5006 to 5024, 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 541

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to 
amend its Inmate Discipline and Special Housing Unit (SHU) regulations. 
We intend this amendment to streamline and clarify these regulations, 
eliminating unnecessary text and obsolete language and removing 
internal agency procedures (guidance to staff on how to implement 
disciplinary processes) that need not be in rules text. The changes 
involve extensive reorganization and updates to obsolete and 
unnecessary disciplinary codes and processes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB18
_______________________________________________________________________




1530. [bull] ADMINISTRATIVE SAFEGUARDS FOR PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT AND 
MEDICATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 10 USC 876b; 18 USC 3621, 3622, 3524, 4001, 
4005, 4042, 4045, 4081, 4082; 18 USC 4241 to 4247, 5006 to 5024, 5039; 
28 USC 509, 510

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 549

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) amends its 
regulations on Psychiatric Treatment and Medication. We make several 
minor word changes to conform more closely with the language of 18 
U.S.C. sections 4241 to 4247 on psychiatric hospitalization. We remove 
from the rule one element of the standard for determining whether 
treatment or psychotropic medication is necessary because this element 
is inconsistent with community standards and case law. We also change 
the rules to conform with statutory authority regarding military 
prisoners and District of Columbia (DC) Code violators in Bureau 
custody. Previously, our procedures for involuntary psychiatric 
treatment and medication did not apply to military prisoners or DC Code 
violators. Under new statutory authority, military prisoners who are 
incompetent to stand trial, or who have been found not guilty by reason 
of lack of mental responsibility may now be committed to the Bureau's 
custody. Sentenced DC Code offenders may now be involuntarily committed 
to a Bureau psychiatric hospital. Such military prisoners and DC Code 
violators are subject to our regulations. We revise the applicability 
statement accordingly.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/02

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB20

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Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1531. VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 1512; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510; 18 USC 
3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4005; 18 USC 4042; 18 
USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 4161 to 4166; 18 USC 5006 to 5024

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 551.60

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document finalizes provisions for Volunteer Community 
Service Projects. A volunteer community service project is a project 
designed to provide for the public good, which has been developed by 
local government or by a nonprofit charitable organization for approval 
by the Bureau.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/19/93                     58 FR 5210
Final Action                    12/00/02

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________




1532. INTENSIVE CONFINEMENT CENTERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 524.31 to 524.34

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document finalizes procedures for the operation of a 
specialized program combining features of a military boot camp with the 
traditional correctional values of the Bureau of Prisons. Inmates who 
successfully complete this program may be placed in community-based 
programs for longer periods of time than ordinarily permitted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/26/96                    61 FR 18658
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/28/96
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/25/96
Final Action                    12/00/02

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________




1533. INCOMING PUBLICATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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                    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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________




1534. 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                    03/00/03

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________




1535. 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

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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                    09/00/03

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________




1536. 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: The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) is withdrawing certain 
provisions in its rules on telephone regulations and on the inmate 
financial responsibility program (IFRP) which were published in the 
Federal Register on April 4, 1994 (59 FR 15812).
In the April 4, 1994, revision of its rules on telephone regulations 
and on the IFRP, the Bureau delayed the effective date for provisions 
in sections 540.105(c) and 545.11(d)(10) which imposed limitations on 
the telephone privileges of inmates refusing to participate in the 
IFRP. These provisions were to become effective January 3, 1995. Due to 
ongoing litigation in Washington v. Reno, the effective date for these 
provisions was further delayed until January 4, 1996 (60 FR 240).
In accordance with the Court-approved settlement in Washington v. Reno, 
through this rule, the Bureau withdrew these provisions and the 
reference to the IFRP telephone restrictions in 28 CFR Sec.  540.100(a) 
and published at 61 FR 92 a new proposed rule to impose a different 
restriction on the telephone privileges of inmates who refuse to 
participate in the IFRP. This rule was finalized on December 28, 1999 
(64 FR 72798, see RIN 1120-AA49).

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                    12/00/02

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________




1537. 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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




1538. INCOMING PUBLICATIONS: NUDITY AND SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL OR 
INFORMATION

Priority: Other Significant

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

[[Page 74671]]

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/06/97
Final Action                    12/00/02

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________




1539. 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                    12/00/02

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________




1540. VISITING REGULATIONS: PRIOR RELATIONSHIP

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 540.44

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/18/99                    64 FR 27166
NPRM Comment Period End         07/19/99
Final Action                    11/00/02

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________




1541. 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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA81
_______________________________________________________________________




1542. DESIGNATION OF OFFENSES SUBJECT TO SEX OFFENDER RELEASE 
NOTIFICATION

Priority: Other Significant

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

[[Page 74672]]

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/16/99
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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________




1543. 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                    02/00/03

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________




1544. 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                    04/00/03

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________




1545. SEARCHES OF HOUSING UNITS, INMATES, INMATE WORK AREAS, AND PERSONS 
OTHER THAN INMATES: ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Priority: Other Significant

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                    03/00/03

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________




1546. OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 544

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the Bureau's regulations on occupational 
educational programs to remove obsolete or redundant provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/17/00                    65 FR 44401
NPRM Comment Period End         09/15/00
Final Action                    11/00/02

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577

[[Page 74673]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________




1547. DRUG TESTING PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 
4042; 18 USC 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 4251 to 4255; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 
USC 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/21/00                    65 FR 57126
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/00
Final Action                    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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________




1548. CORRESPONDENCE: INSPECTION OF OUTGOING GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE

Priority: Other Significant

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                    12/00/02

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA98
_______________________________________________________________________




1549. RELEASE GRATUITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND CLOTHING: ALIENS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 3565; 18 USC 3568 to 3569; 18 USC 3582; 18 USC 
3621 to 3622; 18 USC 3624; 18 USC 4001; 18 USC 4042; 18 USC 4081 to 
4082; 18 USC 4161 to 4166; 18 USC 4201 to 4218; 18 USC 5006 to 5024; 18 
USC 5031 to 5042; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 571.21

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/04/99                    64 FR 53872
NPRM Comment Period End         12/03/99
Final Action                    11/00/02

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA99
_______________________________________________________________________




1550. 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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB04

[[Page 74674]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1551. 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                    12/00/02

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________




1552. [bull] NATIONAL SECURITY; PREVENTION OF ACTS OF VIOLENCE AND 
TERRORISM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 18 USC 3621, 3622, 3624, 4001, 4042, 4081, 
4082, 4161 to 4166, 5006 to 5024; 18 USC 5039; 28 USC 509, 510

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 500, 501

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Current Bureau of Prisons regulations on institutional 
management authorize the Bureau to impose special administrative 
measures with respect to specified inmates, based on information 
provided by senior intelligence or law enforcement officials, where it 
has been determined to be necessary to prevent the dissemination either 
of classified information that could endanger the national security or 
of other information that could lead to acts of violence and terrorism.
This rule extends the period of time for which such special 
administrative measures may be imposed from 120 days to up to 1 year 
and modifies the standards for approving extensions of such special 
administrative measures for further increments of time. In addition, in 
those cases where the Attorney General has certified that reasonable 
suspicion exists to believe that an inmate may use communications with 
attorneys or their agents to further or facilitate acts of violence or 
terrorism, this rule amends the existing regulations to provide that 
the Bureau is authorized to monitor mail or communications with 
attorneys in order to deter such acts, subject to specific procedural 
safeguards, to the extent permitted under the Constitution and laws of 
the United States. Finally, this rule provides that the head of each 
component of the Department of Justice that has custody of persons for 
whom special administrative measures are determined to be necessary may 
exercise the same authority to impose such measures as the Director of 
the Bureau of Prisons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/30/01                    66 FR 55062
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/31/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/31/01
Final Action                    03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi, Rules Administrator, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Prisons, 320 First Street NW, HOLC Building, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB08
_______________________________________________________________________




1553. [bull] DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA YOUTH REHABILITATION ACT (DCYRA) 
SENTENCES: NO FURTHER BENEFIT DETERMINATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 18 USC 223, 3521 to 3528, 3621 to 3622, 
4001, 4042, 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 4046, 4161 to 4166, 5006 to 5024, 
5039; 21 USC 848; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 524

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes 
rules describing how the Director of the Bureau will make ``no further 
benefit'' (NFB) determinations for inmates convicted of violating the 
District of Columbia (DC) criminal code and sentenced to a term of 
imprisonment under the DC Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA), DC Code 
sections 24-901 through 24-907. The Director of the Bureau is 
authorized to make NFB determinations pursuant to DC Code sections 24-
10(a), (b), and 24-905.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/00/03

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB09
_______________________________________________________________________




1554. [bull] CENTRAL INMATE MONITORING (CIM) SYSTEM: STREAMLINING RULES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 18 USC 3621 to 3622, 3624, 4001, 4042, 4081 
to 4082; 18 USC 223; 18 USC 5006 to 5024, 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510; ...

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 524

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to 
streamline its rules on the Central Inmate Monitoring system (CIM). We

[[Page 74675]]

intend this amendment to streamline our regulations by removing 
internal agency management procedures that need not be stated in 
regulation. Bureau policy is a more appropriate vehicle through which 
to provide instruction and guidance to staff. All the provisions we 
removed consist of our instruction and guidance to Bureau staff. These 
provisions relate solely to internal agency management and practice and 
do not impose obligations or confer any benefits upon our regulated 
entities (the inmates) or the public. The procedures that were in these 
regulations will continue to exist, unchanged, in our policy statement 
on the Admission and Orientation Program. Any requirement imposed on 
our staff in these rules will remain a Bureau-wide requirement in our 
policy. It is important to note that we have not changed the substance 
of the CIM rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/00/03

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________




1555. [bull] ADMISSION AND ORIENTATION PROGRAM: REMOVAL FROM RULES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 18 USC 3621 to 3622, 4001, 4042, 4081 to 
4082; 18 USC 4161 to 4166, 5006 to 5024, 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 522

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to 
remove its rules on the Admission and Orientation Program from the CFR. 
We intend this amendment to streamline our regulations by removing 
internal agency management procedures that need not be stated in 
regulation.
The three rules in 28 CFR subpart E, sections 522.40, 522.41, and 
522.43, contained descriptions of the Bureau's Admission and 
Orientation Program. Although we are removing these rules from the CFR, 
we retain the language of these rules in our Admission and Orientation 
policy, which is an instructional document for Bureau employees and 
institutional staff.
Section 522.40 required institutions and staff to ``offer each newly 
committed inmate an orientation to the institution,'' which includes 
information on inmate rights, responsibilities, obligations, and the 
institution's programs and disciplinary system.
Section 522.41 delineated Warden and staff responsibility for 
conducting the Admission and Orientation (A&O) program. This section 
required staff involved in the A&O program to develop an outline of 
information to present during A&O and develop written orientation 
materials. This section also instructed staff to monitor inmates with 
significant emotional stress during A&O, so that the institution could 
provide them with appropriate assistance.
Section 522.42 contained guidelines for institution A&O programs, 
including such details as location, activities, and length of the 
program.
All of these rules consist of our instruction and guidance to Bureau 
staff. These rules relate solely to internal agency management and 
practice and do not impose obligations or confer any benefits upon our 
regulated entities (the inmates) or the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB16
_______________________________________________________________________




1556. [bull] BUREAU OF PRISONS EMERGENCIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 18 USC 3621 to 3622, 3624, 4001, 4042, 4081 
to 4082; 18 USC 4161 to 4166, 5006 to 5024, 5039; 28 USC 509 to 510

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 501.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) makes this interim final rule 
to clarify that, when there is an institutional or system-wide Bureau 
emergency which the Director or designee, such as a Warden, considers a 
threat to human life or safety, the Director or designee may suspend 
the operation of the rules in this chapter as necessary to handle the 
emergency. This rule clarifies that the Director may suspend Bureau 
rules as needed in light of any emergency affecting the Bureau, and the 
Warden may do so to deal with emergencies at the institution level. 
This rule change clarifying the Director's authority to modify Bureau 
rules to handle emergencies is especially necessary in light of the 
recent terrorist attacks, threats to national security, threats of 
anthrax surrounding mail processing, and other events occurring on and 
after September 11, 2001.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/02

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB17
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1557. [bull] CLARIFYING OF RELEASE GRATUITIES--RELEASE TRANSPORTATION 
REGULATIONS TO MORE CLOSELY CONFORM TO STATUTORY PROVISIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 18 USC 3565, 3568 to 3569, 3582, 3621 to 
3622,

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3624, 4001, 4042, 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 4161-4166, 4201 to 4218, 5006 to 
5024, 5031 to 5042; 28 USC 509, 510; US Cost, Art II, sec 2

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 571.22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document makes a minor clarifying change to the Bureau 
of Prisons (Bureau) regulations on release gratuities, transportation, 
and clothing. The amendment will clarify that the Bureau is authorized, 
upon an inmate's release, to provide transportation to an inmate's 
place of conviction or his legal residence only within the United 
States, under 18 U.S.C. 3624(d)(3). We intend this clarification to 
remove the misapprehension that the Bureau is authorized to provide 
transportation outside the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/02

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, 
Washington, DC 20534
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB21
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



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1558. INFECTIOUS DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 549

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/02                    67 FR 46136
NPRM Comment Period End         09/10/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB03
_______________________________________________________________________




1559. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA EDUCATIONAL GOOD TIME CREDIT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 523

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/24/02                    67 FR 48385
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/23/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1560. ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDY PROGRAM: EXCLUDED MATTERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 542

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/06/02                    67 FR 50804
Final Action Effective          08/06/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sarah N. Qureshi
Phone: 202 307-2105
Fax: 202 305-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1120-AA72


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Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



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1561. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN PUBLIC 
ACCOMMODATIONS AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 78 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1190-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




1562. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE AND LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT SERVICES (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 79 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1190-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________




1563. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE AND LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT SERVICES; PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES; 
ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS; RECREATION FACILITIES

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

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 35; 28 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On July 9, 1999, the U.S. Architectural and Transportation 
Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) published a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking 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                            01/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1564. 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                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/03

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)--

[[Page 74678]]

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
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1190-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________




1565. 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                            01/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1566. 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                            05/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 74679]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1567. AMENDMENTS TO COORDINATION OF ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION IN 
FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS--IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL 
RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 AND SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT 1973

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1568. 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                            12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/03

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

[[Page 74680]]

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Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



_______________________________________________________________________




1569. 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                    12/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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-AA49

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                               Prerule Stage


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1570. 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, (RIN 1117-AA57) DEA made red 
phosphorus, white phosphorus, and hypophosphorous acid (and its salts) 
List I chemicals. Although 1117-AA57 was effective as of November 16, 
2001, (and it remains in effect) DEA asked for and received comments at 
the final rule stage on an exemption. DEA is still considering these 
comments and will publish a second final rule under the RIN 1117-AA57 
finalizing that rulemaking.
By this rulemaking (1117-AA66) 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). Currently, all chemical mixtures 
containing red phosphorus, white phosphorus, and hypophosphorous acid 
(and its salts) are exempt from regulation. These mixtures will remain 
exempt until publication of rulemakings regarding chemical mixtures 
(see RIN 1117-AA31). 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                           01/00/03
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/00/03

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, Related To 1117-AA31
RIN: 1117-AA66

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Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1571. 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                            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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1572. 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                            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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1573. 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                            05/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1574. 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 74682]]

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 02/00/03  NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1575. 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                            05/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1576. 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. DEA will also be seeking input 
regarding alternative means to effectively prevent the theft and 
diversion of these products. Keeping pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, and 
phenylpropanolamine products in such secure areas will limit the 
opportunity for theft.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/03

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

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Diversion Control, Washington, DC 20537
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________




1577. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1578. 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. Currently, all chemical 
mixtures containing GBL are exempt from regulation. These mixtures will 
remain exempt until publication of rulemakings regarding chemical 
mixtures (see RIN 1117-AA31). 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                           07/19/02                    67 FR 47493
Correction                      08/19/02                    67 FR 53842
Correction                      09/05/02                    67 FR 56776
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/17/02
NPRM                            04/00/03

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, Related To 1117-AA31
RIN: 1117-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________




1579. 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                            04/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/03

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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1580. [bull] AUTHORITY FOR PRACTITIONERS TO DISPENSE OR PRESCRIBE 
APPROVED NARCOTIC (OPIOD) SUBSTANCES FOR MAINTENANCE OR DETOXIFICATION 
TREATMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 821; 21 USC 822; 21 USC 823; 21 USC 824; 21 USC 
829; 21 USC 871(b); 21 USC 875; 21 USC 877; 21 USC 956; ...

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1301; 21 CFR 1306

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is proposing amendments to its regulations to implement 
the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 (DATA). These amendments would 
allow qualified practitioners to dispense and prescribe narcotic 
(opiod) controlled substances approved by the Food and Drug 
Administration (FDA) specifically for use in maintenance or 
detoxification treatment.
The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and current regulations require 
that practitioners who want to conduct maintenance or detoxification 
treatment using narcotic (opiod) controlled substances to be registered 
with DEA as narcotic treatment programs (NTPS) in addition to the 
practitioners' personal registrations. The separate NTP registrations 
authorize the practitioners to dispense or administer, but not 
prescribe, narcotic (opiod) controlled substances.
These regulations establish an exemption from the separate registration 
requirement for qualified practitioners dispensing or prescribing 
Schedule III, IV, and V narcotic (opiod) controlled substances approved 
by the FDA specifically for use in maintenance or detoxification 
treatment. This NPRM would allow ``qualifying physicians,'' whether 
they are already registered as NTPs or not, to dispense and prescribe 
Schedule III, IV, and V narcotic (opiod) controlled substances or 
combinations of controlled substances approved by FDA specifically for 
use in maintenance or detoxification treatment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-202

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-AA68
_______________________________________________________________________




1581. [bull] CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES REGISTRATION AND REREGISTRATION 
APPLICATION FEES

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; ...

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is proposing to adjust the current fee schedule for DEA 
controlled substances registration to adequately recover necessary 
costs associated with the Diversion Control Program (DCP) as mandated 
by the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and 
Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 1993, section 111(b), Public Law 
102-395. DEA published its last fee revision in 1993. Since that time, 
fees have remained unchanged. This NPRM proposes the fee structure 
under the existing registration system to fully support the operations 
of the DCP for fiscal years 2003 through 2005. DEA is required by law 
to collect the full costs of the DCP.

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: DEA-232

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-AA70
_______________________________________________________________________




1582. [bull] RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG PRODUCTS 
CONTAINING HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID (GHB)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 802; 21 USC 821; 21 USC 827; 21 USC 829; 21 USC 
830; 21 USC 871(b); 21 USC 958; 21 USC 965; ...

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1304; 21 CFR 1306; 21 CFR 1310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is publishing a 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend its regulations to 
require additional recordkeeping and reporting requirements for drug 
products containing gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) for which an 
application has been approved under the Federal Food, Drug, and 
Cosmetic Act. The Hillary J. Farias and Samantha Reid Date-Rape Drug 
Prohibition Act of 2000 establishes specific reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements with respect to the distribution and 
dispensing of drug products containing GHB.
This NPRM proposes recordkeeping requirements for practitioners 
dispensing Schedule III GHB drug products and reporting requirements 
for manufacturers and distributors of Schedule III GHB drug products. 
Specifically, this NPRM would require pharmacies and practitioners 
dispensing GHB to maintain and make available for inspection the name 
of the prescribing practitioner, the prescribing practitioner's Federal 
and State registration numbers with expiration dates, verification that 
the prescribing practitioner possesses appropriate registration, the 
patient's insurance provider, if available, as well as the patient's 
medical need for the drug. This NPRM also proposes to include Schedule 
III GHB drug products as controlled substances that must be reported 
under the Automation of Reports and Consolidated Orders System (ARCOS).

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-234

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-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________




1583. [bull] CHEMICAL REGISTRATION AND REREGISTRATION FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 821; 21 USC 830; 21 USC 871(b); 21 USC 958

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1309

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On December 1, 1999, DEA published a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking (see RIN 1117-AA50) regarding its chemical registration and 
reregistration fees. Subsequent to publication of this rule, DEA's 
investigative activities increased. As has been previously noted 
elsewhere, costs for investigative activities including, but not 
limited to, extensive investigation and collection of documentation of 
violative practices by registrants, attorney review and preparation by 
DEA's Office of Chief Counsel, staff and attorney time to prepare for 
proceedings to deny or revoke a registration, and Administrative Law 
Judge and staff to conduct registration denial hearings were not 
included in previous fee calculations. Due to the increased costs 
associated with these investigative activities, DEA is re-evaluating 
the costs of the chemical control program and calculating new fees to 
incorporate these increased costs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-235

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-AA50
RIN: 1117-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1584. 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              12/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1585. EXEMPTION OF CHEMICAL MIXTURES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1310

Legal Deadline: None

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

[[Page 74686]]

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1586. 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: In December 1999, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) 
proposed 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 were proposed 
to 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. 
Subsequent to publication, concerns were raised about costs included in 
this user fee.
As DEA has noted in previous rulemakings on this subject, certain costs 
for investigative activities have not been included in previous fees. 
Specifically, costs for investigative activities including, but not 
limited to, extensive investigation and collection of documentation of 
violative practices by registrants, attorney review and preparation by 
DEA's Office of Chief Counsel, staff and attorney time to prepare for 
proceedings to deny or revoke a registration, and Administrative Law 
Judge and staff to conduct registration denial hearings were not 
included in previous fee calculations. Costs for these investigative 
activities have risen as DEA activities have increased necessitating 
the re-evaluation of this user fee. Based on these concerns, DEA will 
be publishing a notice to formally withdraw the rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/01/99                    64 FR 67216
NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/00
Notice: Withdrawing Rulemaking  12/00/02

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

Related RIN: Related To 1117-AA72
RIN: 1117-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




1587. 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 2000'' 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, on April 24, 2000, the 
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) amended its regulations 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, proposed on 
October 24, 2001. 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 
(RIN 1117-AA64).

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 04/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1588. 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. The three rules were as follows.
The first rule was an interpretive rule, which provided DEA's 
interpretation of existing law with respect to the listing

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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 was a proposed rule 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 made clear that 
the listing of THC in Schedule I included both natural and synthetic 
THC and that any substance containing any amount of THC is a Schedule I 
controlled substance--even if such substance was made from ``hemp.''
The third rule was an interim rule, which exempted from application of 
the CSA and DEA regulations certain industrial ``hemp'' products. DEA 
issued 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 did not allow ``hemp'' products that result in 
THC entering the human body. In this manner, it remained 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 03/00/03

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 03/00/
03

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 provided 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 further provided DEA's interpretation of the 
current legal status of products containing THC. In recent months, DEA 
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
_______________________________________________________________________




1589. 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 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                    12/00/02

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

[[Page 74688]]

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1590. 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                    04/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1591. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF THE METHAMPHETAMINE ANTI-PROLIFERATION 
ACT: THRESHOLDS FOR RETAILERS AND FOR DISTRIBUTORS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT 
REPORTS UNDER 21 U.S.C. 830(B)(3); CHANGES TO MAIL ORDER REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 802; 21 USC 821; 21 USC 822; 21 USC 823; 21 USC 
824; 21 USC 830; 21 USC 871(b); 21 USC 875; 21 USC 977; 21 USC 951; 21 
USC 958; ...

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule is a conforming regulation that implements 
the provisions of the Methamphetamine Anti-Proliferation Act of 2000 
(MAPA). For retailers and for distributors required to submit monthly 
mail order reports under 21 U.S.C. 830(b)(3), MAPA reduced the 
transaction thresholds for pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine drug 
products to 9 grams per single transaction and added a package size 
restriction of 3 grams. MAPA added the requirement that distributors 
who are subject to submitting mail order reports must report certain 
export transactions. To reduce the burden on the regulated industry, 
MAPA established certain exemptions to the mail order reporting 
requirement and gave DEA authority to grant additional exemptions as 
warranted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-210

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-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1592. REGISTRATION AND REREGISTRATION APPLICATION FEES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1301

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/09/02                    67 FR 51987

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1117-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________




1593. 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

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1310; 21 CFR 1313

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/31/02                    67 FR 49568

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1117-AA65


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Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1594. AUTHORITY OF IMMIGRATION JUDGES TO ISSUE CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1; 8 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the regulations by implementing 
the statutory authority given to Immigration Judges to sanction by 
civil money penalty any action or inaction in contempt of the Judge's 
proper exercise of authority. This statutory authority is derived from 
section 304 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant 
Responsibility Act of 1996, Public Law 104-208 (IIRIRA), September 30, 
1996. This rule sets forth the types of conduct for which civil money 
penalty sanctions may be imposed, the procedures for imposing these 
sanctions, the affirmative defenses which may excuse the imposition of 
a civil money penalty sanction, and the procedures for appealing such 
sanctions. The rule also adds an additional ground for disciplinary 
sanctions under 8 CFR section 3.102 for engaging in a pattern and 
practice of conduct which has been found to be in contempt of the 
Immigration Judge's proper exercise of authority.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/03

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-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________




1595. 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 to 1227; 8 USC 1251; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 
1251a; 8 USC 1252b; 8 USC 1324b; 8 USC 1362; 28 USC 509 to 510; 28 USC 
1746; Reorg Plan No 2 of 1950; 3 CFR 1949 to 1953 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                            07/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/03

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1596. 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                    08/00/03

[[Page 74690]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________




1597. 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 to 510; 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                    12/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1598. 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 have been 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                    12/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1599. 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 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/13/02                    67 FR 52627
Correction                      08/22/02                    67 FR 54360
NPRM Comment Period End         10/15/02
Final Action                    01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1600. [bull] PROTECTIVE ORDERS IN IMMIGRATION ADMINISTRATION PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 8 USC 1101 note, 1103, 1231, 1252 note, 
1252b, 1324b, 1253, 1362; 28 USC 509, 510, 1746; sec 2, Reorg Plan No 2 
of 1950; 3 CFR 1949-1953 Comp, p 1002; section 203 of PL 105-100, 111 
Stat 2196-200; sections 1506 and 1510 of PL 106-386, 114 Stat 1527-29, 
1531-32;

[[Page 74691]]

section 1505 of PL 106-554, 114 Stat 2763A-326 to 2763A-328

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends regulations governing the Executive Office 
for Immigration Review (EOIR) by authorizing immigration judges to 
issue protective orders to limit public disclosure of sensitive law 
enforcement or national defense information during immigration 
proceedings. The rule is applicable in all proceedings before 
immigration judges, but involves only a small number of cases.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/28/02                    67 FR 36799
NPRM Comment Period End         07/29/02
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)



_______________________________________________________________________




1601. BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS; PROCEDURAL REFORMS TO IMPROVE CASE 
MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 280

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      08/26/02                    67 FR 54878
Final Rule Effective            09/25/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1125-AA36

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)



_______________________________________________________________________




1602. 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

David M. Hardy, Supervisory Attorney-Advisor, Department of Justice, 
Federal Bureau of Investigation, 6296, J. Edgar Hoover Bldg., 935 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20535-0001
Phone: 202 324-3000

RIN: 1110-AA08
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)



_______________________________________________________________________




1603. 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

[[Page 74692]]

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 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 03/00/03

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 05/00/03

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

Leslie M. Szwajkowski, Unit Chief, Department of Justice, Federal 
Bureau of Investigation, Suite 300, 14800 Conference Center Drive, 
Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: 703 814-4800
Fax: 703 814-4720

RIN: 1110-AA00
_______________________________________________________________________




1604. 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 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.)

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Agency Contact: Buffy M. Bonafield, Criminal Info Coordination, 
Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, CJIS Division 
Module C-3, Clarksburg, WV 26306
Phone: 304 625-2000
Fax: 304 625-3875

RIN: 1110-AA01
_______________________________________________________________________




1605. 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. The Bureau published its proposed rule on February 16, 
1999, at 64 Fed Register 7562.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/16/99                     64 FR 7562
NPRM Comment Period End         04/19/99
Final Action                    03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1105-AA56.

Agency Contact: Susan R. Davis, Management Analyst, Department of 
Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, CJIS Division MOD C3, 1000 
Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, WV 26306
Phone: 304 625-2000

RIN: 1110-AA04
_______________________________________________________________________




1606. 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                    06/00/03

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, 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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1607. 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 212.1(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                           12/00/02
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/00/03

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)



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1608. 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.
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.

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
Phone: 202 514-4754

Related RIN: Merged With 1115-AB39
RIN: 1115-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________




1609. 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)              03/00/03
Final Action (INS 1794-96)      06/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End (INS 
2058-00)                        08/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1610. 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

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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                            02/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1611. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1612. 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: This proposed action clarifies 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1613. USE OF PAROLE FOR HUMANITARIAN REASONS OR SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC 
BENEFIT

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1840-97
See also 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.

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

Related RIN: Related To 1115-AF53
RIN: 1115-AE68

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1614. 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 2089-00) 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
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. 2080-02            12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Molly Johnson, 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-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________




1615. 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                            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. 1948-98

Agency Contact: Emily C. Frazelle, Program Analyst, Adjudications 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-0717
Email: [email protected]

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-AF11
_______________________________________________________________________




1616. IMMIGRANT AND NONIMMIGRANT; 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

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again for an additional 3 years, until October 1, 2003. This regulation 
will implement the extension of this category and modify qualifying 
employment experience requirements for those persons affected by this 
provision of immigration regulations. In order to maintain consistency 
in the adjudication of nonimmigrant and special immigrant religious 
worker classifications, the nonimmigrant religious workers 
classification will, where appropriate, reflect the special immigration 
religious worker changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM-INS No. 1436-94            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. 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: 202 616-7435

RIN: 1115-AF12
_______________________________________________________________________




1617. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR RETURNING RESIDENTS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 211

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM-INS No. 1932-98            12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1932-98.

Agency Contact: Michael D. Jones, Acting Director, National Fines 
Office of Inspections, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, Suite 425, 1525 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 
22209
Phone: 202 305-7018

RIN: 1115-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________




1618. 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                            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. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1619. 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                            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. 1984-99

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-AF44

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1620. 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 his delegated representative. This change 
is required by section 308 of IIRIRA which amended section 233 (a) of 
the I&NA by requiring carriers transporting aliens to the U.S. from all 
``foreign territory and adjacent islands'' to enter into a contract 
with the U.S. prior to transportation of such aliens. Another change is 
to remove the signature authority of the Associate Commissioner for 
Examinations for the aforementioned Agreements because the position was 
abolished.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/03

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

RIN: 1115-AF46
_______________________________________________________________________




1621. 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                            12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1622. 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                            02/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2039-99

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

RIN: 1115-AF69
_______________________________________________________________________




1623. 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                            12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 74699]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1624. 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: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF96
_______________________________________________________________________




1625. WAIVER OF FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 244

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2091-00

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-AG02
_______________________________________________________________________




1626. 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                            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. 2110-01

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: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG04

[[Page 74700]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1627. 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 No. 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
Final Action-INS No. 2115-01    06/04/02                    67 FR 38341
Final Action Effective          06/04/02
NPRM-INS 2145 Family Unity 
Benefits                        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. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1628. 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                            06/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/03

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: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG07
_______________________________________________________________________




1629. 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                            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. 2120-01

Agency Contact: Michael Valverde, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications

[[Page 74701]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1630. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS AND WORKFORCE 
IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1998 (ACWIA), THE AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS IN THE 
TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY ACT OF 2000 (AC21), AND OTHER RELATED BILLS

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                            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 rule (RIN 1115-AF40) that implemented the 
American Competitiveness and 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1631. 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 has solicited 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. The 
Immigration and Naturalization Service is considering a rulemaking on 
this subject.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/19/01                    66 FR 48223
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/19/01
NPRM                            01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1632. 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; ...

[[Page 74702]]

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                            09/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2031-99

Agency Contact: Penny Pastiva, Budget Analyst, Department of Justice, 
Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 5236, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 6254
Phone: 202 514-6254
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG18
_______________________________________________________________________




1633. 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                            03/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1634. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1635. 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.

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: 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

[[Page 74703]]

Phone: 202 616-7992

RIN: 1115-AG25
_______________________________________________________________________




1636. 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                            12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2142-01

Agency Contact: Nik Maravich, Detention and Deportation Officer, 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 
800, Detention and Removal Operations, Office of Programs, 801 I Street 
NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-1999

RIN: 1115-AG26
_______________________________________________________________________




1637. 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 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                            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. 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

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-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________




1638. 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                            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 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

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-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________




1639. 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

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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                            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 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: 202 514-3048

RIN: 1115-AG32
_______________________________________________________________________




1640. 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                            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: 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

Related RIN: Related To 1115-AB45
RIN: 1115-AG36
_______________________________________________________________________




1641. 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 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                            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: 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

Related RIN: Related To 1115-AB45
RIN: 1115-AG37
_______________________________________________________________________




1642. 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 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                            12/00/02

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NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1643. 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                            04/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local

Agency Contact: Laura M. Dawkins, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-4754
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG39
_______________________________________________________________________




1644. 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 clarifies 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                            04/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/03

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

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1115-AE46
RIN: 1115-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________




1645. CARRIER ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ELECTRONIC MANIFEST REQUIREMENTS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 80 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1115-AG57
_______________________________________________________________________




1646. 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 
the 1) 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

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still providing the traveling public TWOV privileges.

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1647. [bull] TERMINATION OF LAWFUL PERMANANT RESIDENT STATUS THROUGH 
ABANDONMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 CFR 211; 22 CFR 42

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes procedures to terminate on notice the 
lawful permanent resident status of an alien who has remained outside 
the country for a continuous period of over 1 year since his or her 
departure from the United States, if it is determined that such alien 
has abandoned his or her permanent residency and is no longer eligible 
for admission as a returning resident. This process will allow the 
Service to terminate the status of a permanent resident due to 
abandonment when it becomes aware of that fact rather than, as is 
current practice, having to wait for such alien to present himself or 
herself for inspection at a port-of-entry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/03

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-AG64
_______________________________________________________________________




1648. [bull] STRENGTHENING CONTROL OVER IMMIGRATION SURETY BONDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103, 1356; 31 USC 9701, 9305, 9308; PL 104-208

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: During the past several years the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service (Service) has experienced problems collecting 
funds relating to breached surety bonds. Several surety companies and/
or their bonding agents have circumvented administrative remedies to 
address immigration surety bond claims sent out by the Service and 
furthermore have evaded the judicial review process.
This rule proposes to strengthen the Service's control over the 
collection of immigration surety bonds by tightening current Service 
procedures relating to the collection of surety bonds and by providing 
the Service with more powerful enforcement measures. Specifically, this 
rule will require surety companies and bonding agents to exhaust 
administrative remedies by using Service appeal procedures as a 
prerequisite to challenging the Service's actions under the 
Administrative Procedures Act (5 U.S.C. 701 et seq.) before seeking 
judicial review of Service actions. In addition, this rule limits the 
exposure of the Service in the case of bonding agents who have acted 
improperly or whose authorities have been denied by their corporate 
principals; encourages surety companies and bonding agents to respond 
early if there are any issues or disputes with the Service's claim and 
formalizes the Service's reporting requirements to the Department of 
Treasury (Treasury); provides for notification to the Treasury of high 
dollar volume of unpaid debt over 90 days; and lastly, adds an 
enforcement tool to suspend acceptance of surety bonds from bonding 
agents and/or surety companies that have large unpaid balances or who 
do not otherwise respond to Service invoices. This rule is necessary to 
ensure that the Service receives funds owed by surety companies.

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. 2193-02

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

RIN: 1115-AG65
_______________________________________________________________________




1649. [bull] LIMITING THE USE OF DURATION OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN F, J, 
AND I NONIMMIGRANTS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule concerns the duration of status for nonimmigrants 
in the F (student), J (exchange visitor), and I (media representative) 
categories. This rule will set forth standards and procedures for the 
admission of certain nonimmigrants in these categories for a fixed 
period (subject to extension) rather than for the duration of their 
course of study, exchange program, or approved employment. This action 
will allow the INS to more effectively ensure that affected 
nonimmigrants are engaging in activities consistent with their 
classification and to take necessary action. By ensuring more effective 
control over nonimmigrants in the U.S., this rule will enhance the 
integrity of the immigration process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 74707]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2222-02

Agency Contact: Maura Deadrick, Assistant Director, Adjudication 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3228

RIN: 1115-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________




1650. [bull] PETITIONS FOR ALIENS TO PERFORM TEMPORARY NONAGRICULTURAL 
SERVICES OR LABOR (H-2B)

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 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Immigration and Naturalization Service, after consulting 
with the Departments of Labor and the Department of State, is proposing 
significant changes to its regulations that are designed to increase 
the effectiveness of the H-2B nonimmigrant classification. These 
proposals will increase the usefulness of the program for United States 
employers by eliminating certain regulatory barriers, by adding 
protections for foreign workers, and increasing Government efficiency 
and coordination.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No.2228-02

Agency Contact: Molly Johnson, 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-AG78
_______________________________________________________________________




1651. [bull] ADJUSTMENT OF THE IMMIGRATION BENEFIT APPLICATION FEE 
SCHEDULE TO RECOVER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADDITIONAL SECURITY CHECKS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule proposes to adjust the immigration benefit 
application fee by $5 to recover costs associated with performing 
additional security checks on all immigration benefit applications. 
Fees collected from persons filing immigration benefit applications are 
deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account and used to 
fund the full cost of processing immigration benefit applications and 
associated support benefits; the full cost of providing similar 
benefits to asylum and refugee applicants; and the full cost of similar 
benefits provided to other immigrants, as specified in the regulation, 
at no charge. Federal guidelines require the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service to establish and collect fees to recover the 
full cost of processing benefit applications. These security checks are 
necessary to try to protect the United States from future terrorist 
attacks.

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. 2233-02

Agency Contact: Paul Schlesinger, Chief, Immigration Services Branch, 
Office of Budget, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 5307, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-0563
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG82
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1652. 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 Form (I-551) program. It should be noted that

[[Page 74708]]

this action supersedes the previously published regulatory action 
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      03/00/03

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, and by the 
need to coordinate policy issues with the Border Security Act of 2002 
and, more generally, the post-September 11th environment in which 
document security is of a paramount concern.
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-9.
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: Michael Hardin, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3048

RIN: 1115-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________




1653. 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 final rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization 
Service (Service) regulations by clarifying that an alien remains 
ineligible for adjustment of status after termination of conditional 
permanent resident status. The clarification is necessary in view of 
the determination by the Board of Immigration Appeals (Board) that the 
current regulations do not prohibit the adjustment of status of an 
alien whose conditional resident status has been terminated. This final 
rule would also modify provisions regulating the adjustment of status 
of nonimmigrant fianc[eacute](e)s to reflect the current statue and to 
eliminate hardships on certain persons who are unable, despite their 
good faith intentions, to marry until after the expiration of the alien 
spouse's period of admission as a nonimmigrant fianc[eacute](e).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/20/96                    61 FR 43028
NPRM Comment Period End         10/21/96
Final Action                    12/00/02

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 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AC70
_______________________________________________________________________




1654. 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

[[Page 74709]]

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        11/00/02
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: Lydia St. John-Mellado, Investigator, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 1000, 
Investigations Division, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5097

RIN: 1115-AD86
_______________________________________________________________________




1655. 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                    04/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1656. 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 published an interim rule on this subject in 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                      12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1705-95.

Agency Contact: Laura M. Dawkins, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-4754
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________




1657. 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

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NPRM Comment Period End         08/13/96
Final Action                    12/00/02

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: 202 514-3048

RIN: 1115-AE17
_______________________________________________________________________




1658. REGULATIONS RELATING TO TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1201; 28 USC 
509; 31 USC 9701; 8 USC 1254a; 8 USC 1254a note; 8 USC 1362; 8 USC 
1324a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1303; 8 CFR 2; 5 USC 301

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations published under this RIN implement provisions of 
the Immigration and Nationality Act as established by section 302 of 
the Immigration Act of 1990, Pub. L. 101-649, which allow for the 
establishment and implementation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). 
Currently, nationals of countries have been accorded TPS Status through 
the publication of separate Federal Register Notices as listed in this 
RIN.
Previously published TPS regulations were cited by RIN 1115-AC30.
Current regulatory actions:
INS No. 1608 provides for exceptions to deadlines for registering for 
TPS and updates the application process.
INS No. 1612 provides for the removal of obsolete TPS language.
INS No. 2229 terminates TPS for Sierra Leone

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

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TPS Notice (INS No. 2043-00) 
Extension and Termination of 
Designation of Guinea-Bissau 
Under TPS                       03/20/00                    65 FR 15016
TPS Notice (INS No. 2044-00) 
Designation of Angola Under TPS 03/29/00                    65 FR 16634
TPS Notice (INS No. 2065-00) 
Extension of Designation 
Hondurans                       05/11/00                    65 FR 30438
TPS Notice (INS No. 2064-00) 
Extension of Nicaragua 
Designation                     05/11/00                    65 FR 30440
TPS Notice (INS No. 2066-00) 
Termination of the Kosovo...    05/23/00                    65 FR 33356
TPS Notice (INS No. 2065R-00) 
Extension of Re-Registration for 
Hondurans                       06/09/00                    65 FR 36719
TPS Notice (INS No. 2064R-00) 
Extension of Re-Registration for 
Nicaraguans                     06/09/00                    65 FR 36729
TPS Notice (INS No. 2079-00) 
Termination of Bosnia-
Herzegovina                     08/30/00                    65 FR 52789
TPS Notice (INS No. 2087-00) 
Extension of Designation of 
Montserrat Under Temporary 
Protected Status                10/02/00                    65 FR 58806
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
TPS Notice (INS No. 2212-02) 
Extension of Designation of El 
Salvador                        07/11/02                    67 FR 46000
TPS Notice (INS No. 2209-02) 
Extension of Designation of 
Montserrat                      07/17/02                    67 FR 47002
TPS Notice (INS 2225-02) 
Extension of Designation of 
Burundi under TPS               08/30/02                    67 FR 55875
TPS Notice (INS 2226-02) 
Extension of the Designation of 
Sudan under TPS                 08/30/02                    67 FR 55877
TPS Notice (INS 2235-02) 
Designation of Liberia under TPS10/01/02                    67 FR 61664
TPS Notice (INS 2237-02) 
Extension of TPS for Sierra 
Leone                           11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The Attorney General may designate other 
countries for TPS.
INS Nos. 1608, 1612, 1832-97, 1853-97 and 1877-97
INS No. 1608 issued as an interim rule on 11/5/93 at 58 FR 58935

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: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]

Charles Adkins-Blanch, General Counsel, Executive Office for Immgration 
Review, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 
Suite 2400, 2600 Skyline Tower, 5106 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 
22041
Phone: 703 305-0470

RIN: 1115-AE26
_______________________________________________________________________




1659. 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 Executive Office of 
Immigration Review

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(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 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    04/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1660. AGREEMENT PROMISING NON-DEPORTATION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION BENEFITS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 0.197

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will finalize a 1996 interim rule that 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 
interim rule codified 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                    04/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1661. 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

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``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                    04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1792-96

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: 202 514-3048

RIN: 1115-AE51
_______________________________________________________________________




1662. 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;                             10/20/97                    62 FR 52346
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/07/98
Final Action                    04/00/03

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: 202 514-3048

RIN: 1115-AE58
_______________________________________________________________________




1663. SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGE TO TRANSPORT ALIENS TO THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 273

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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: Michael D. Jones, Acting Director, National Fines 
Office of Inspections, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, Suite 425, 1525 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 
22209
Phone: 202 305-7018

RIN: 1115-AE59
_______________________________________________________________________




1664. 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: 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

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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

Related RIN: Related To 1115-AE21
RIN: 1115-AE70
_______________________________________________________________________




1665. IMPLEMENTATION OF HERNANDEZ V. RENO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; CERTAIN 
ALIENS ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY UNITY BENEFITS AFTER SPONSORING FAMILY 
MEMBER'S NATURALIZATION

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 236.23

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1823-
96                              07/14/00                    65 FR 43677
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/12/00
Final Rule                      06/00/03

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 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________




1666. 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).
The INS plans to publish a proposed rule to require international 
matchmaking organizations doing business in the United States to 
provide certain information to any person recruited for introductions 
to clients.
 

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 No. 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 M. Dawkins, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-4754
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________




1667. 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              04/18/97                    62 FR 19024
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/17/97
Final Action                    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

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Service, Room 4226, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3072

RIN: 1115-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________




1668. 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 1231; 8 USC 1253

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 240.13; 8 CFR 240.14; 8 CFR 240.15; 8 CFR 240.16; 8 
CFR 240.17; 8 CFR 240.18; 8 CFR 240.19

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               05/09/02                    67 FR 31157
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period 
End                             06/10/02
Final Rule                      11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lisa Batey, Associate General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 6100, 425 I 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 503 353-1825

RIN: 1115-AE82
_______________________________________________________________________




1669. 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 establish an administrative process 
whereby criminal aliens in State custody convicted of nonviolent 
offenses may be removed prior to completion of their sentence of 
imprisonment. The rule will implement the authority contemplated by 
Congress to enhance the ability of the United States to remove criminal 
aliens.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM-INS No. 1848-97            07/12/99                    64 FR 37461
NPRM Comment Period End         09/10/99
Final Action-INS No. 1848-97    03/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1670. 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                      04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Re: INS No. 1868-97

Agency Contact: Jerry Liu, Assistant Chief Inspector, Inspections 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 4064, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3410

RIN: 1115-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________




1671. 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 interim final rule: (1) Codified existing

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Service policy statements by incorporating them into the Service's 
regulations and (2) eliminated the requirement for service permission 
for overseas travel for adjustment applicants who are maintaining H-1 
or L nonimmigrant status. The Service will be publishing a final rule 
in response to public comments.

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                      01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1672. 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 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 Final Rule-INS No. 1902-
98                              03/00/03

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

RIN: 1115-AE99
_______________________________________________________________________




1673. 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
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/18/98
Final Action                    12/00/02

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, 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-AF03

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1674. 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 
the regulations. The INS later re-published the rule for comments.

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                    04/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1675. 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                      06/00/03

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, 3rd Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2663

RIN: 1115-AF14
_______________________________________________________________________




1676. 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, 2002.

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, 2002, for 
required use of a card containing a machine readable biometric 
identifier for entry (such as the fingerprint or handprint of the 
alien). Under the provisions of this rulemaking, an alien seeking entry 
into the United States by presentation of a BCC must complete a 
biometric verification upon each entry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/00/03

[[Page 74718]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1677. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1678. 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                    01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: INS No. 1956-98

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

RIN: 1115-AF28
_______________________________________________________________________




1679. REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE

Priority: Other Significant

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

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

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1976-99

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

Mary Giovagnoli, Acting Chief, Refugee and Asylum Branch, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AF39

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1680. 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                      12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1999-99

Agency Contact: Kathleen Thompson, Staff Officer, Office of 
International Affairs, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2756

RIN: 1115-AF49
_______________________________________________________________________




1681. 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      12/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1682. 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

Related RIN: Related To 1115-AE68
RIN: 1115-AF53
_______________________________________________________________________




1683. AUTHORIZING COLLECTION OF FEE LEVIED ON F, J, AND M NONIMMIGRANT 
CLASSIFICATIONS UNDER ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND IMMIGRANT 
RESPONSIBILITY ACT (IIRIRA)

Priority: Other Significant

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

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

[[Page 74720]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends INS regulations to establish a fee, pursuant 
to section 641 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant 
Responsibility Act (IIRIRA), as amended by Public Law 106-396. In 
accordance with these statutes, the alien will remit the fee directly 
to the Attorney General at a time prior to the alien being classified 
as an F, J, or M nonimmigrant. The rule will outline the fee amounts, 
who is subject, when the fee must be paid, and the consequences that an 
F-1, J-1, and M-1 nonimmigrant faces upon failure to pay the fee. This 
rule is necessary to implement section 641 of the IIRIRA, as amended, 
as well as authorized under section 103 and 214 of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act and under 31 U.S.C. 9701.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/21/99                    64 FR 71323
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/00
Interim Final Rule              01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 1991-99 (See also RIN 1115-AG55; INS 
No. 2185-02 which amends Service regulations governing the retention 
and reporting of information about F, J, and M nonimmigrants.)

Agency Contact: Maura Deadrick, Assistant Director, Adjudication 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3228

RIN: 1115-AF56
_______________________________________________________________________




1684. 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              12/00/02
Final Action                    12/00/03

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: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF59
_______________________________________________________________________




1685. 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                    04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2026-99

Agency Contact: Jerry Liu, Assistant Chief Inspector, Inspections 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 4064, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3410

RIN: 1115-AF60
_______________________________________________________________________




1686. REVOKING GRANTS OF NATURALIZATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1443

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 340

[[Page 74721]]

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 by 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 and that the burden of proof 
remains with INS throughout the administrative process.

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                      04/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1687. 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                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2047-00

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: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF65
_______________________________________________________________________




1688. 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: 202 514-3048

RIN: 1115-AF71
_______________________________________________________________________




1689. 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.

[[Page 74722]]

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                      05/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1690. 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: Molly Johnson, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1691. 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              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. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1692. 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 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                    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

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

[[Page 74723]]

Phone: 202 514-9475

RIN: 1115-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________




1693. 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                    02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: See also 1115-AD96 (INS No. 2129-01) 
``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
_______________________________________________________________________




1694. 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                    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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1695. ADDING ACTUARIES AND PLANT PATHOLOGISTS TO 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 214.6

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/19/00                    65 FR 79320
NPRM Comment Period End         02/20/01
Final Action                    02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2068-00

Agency Contact: Molly Johnson, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536

[[Page 74724]]

Phone: 202 616-7435

RIN: 1115-AF85
_______________________________________________________________________




1696. 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                    06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2083-00

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

RIN: 1115-AF87
_______________________________________________________________________




1697. 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              02/00/03
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.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
_______________________________________________________________________




1698. 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 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

[[Page 74725]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF91
_______________________________________________________________________




1699. 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 regulations that govern 
establishing asylum eligibility by providing 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. Finally, this rule establishes 
circumstances under which the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) must 
remand proceedings to the Immigration Judge to resolve questions of 
fact.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/07/00                    65 FR 76588
NPRM Comment Period End         01/22/01
Final Action                    02/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1700. 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                            05/30/02                    67 FR 37727
NPRM Comment Period End         07/29/02
Final Action                    04/00/03

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF97
_______________________________________________________________________




1701. 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
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

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1702. 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              07/31/02                    67 FR 49561
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/31/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/30/02
Final Action                    04/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1703. 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                    12/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1704. 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                    12/00/02

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 
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
_______________________________________________________________________




1705. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN NATIONALS OF NICARAGUA, CUBA, AND 
HAITI

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 241; 8 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule implements the provisions of the Legal 
Immigration

[[Page 74727]]

Family Equity Act (LIFE) and its technical amendments to both the 
Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA), and the 
Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA) of 1998. Specifically, 
section 1505 of the amendments to LIFE states that section 241(a)(5) of 
the INA does not apply to adjustment applicants under NACARA/HRIFA and 
that the grounds of inadmissibility under section 212(a)(9)(A) and (C) 
of the INA may be waived for NACARA/HRIFA adjustment applicants. 
Section 241(a)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act) provides 
for the reinstatement of a removal order against any alien who 
illegally re-enters the United States after having been removed or 
after having departed voluntarily under an order of removal. It also 
bars any alien whose removal order has been reinstated from receiving 
any relief under the Act, including any waivers of grounds of 
inadmissibility necessary for the grant of adjustment of status. 
Sections 212(a)(9)(A) and 212(a)(9)(C) of the Act are grounds of 
inadmissibility relating to aliens previously removed and aliens who 
are unlawfully present in the United States after previous immigration 
violations, respectively. Section 1505 of the amendments to LIFE also 
states that an alien who has become eligible for benefits under NACARA/
HRIFA as a result of the enactment of LIFE may file a motion to reopen 
his or her removal proceedings in order to apply for adjustment or to 
apply for cancellation of removal or suspension of deportation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/31/01                    66 FR 29449
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/31/01
Final Action                    06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2113-01

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-AG05
_______________________________________________________________________




1706. 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                      02/00/03

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: 202 514-2763
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG08
_______________________________________________________________________




1707. 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 the Immigration and Nationality Act101(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                    04/00/03

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: 202 514-3048

RIN: 1115-AG12

[[Page 74728]]

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1708. 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,Adjustment of Status of Certain Syrian Nationals, 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                    01/00/03

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: 202 514-2763
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG13
_______________________________________________________________________




1709. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/09/02                    67 FR 45402
NPRM Comment Period End         09/09/02
Final Rule                      12/00/02
Final Rule Effective            01/00/03

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: 202 514-2763
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG14
_______________________________________________________________________




1710. 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                    04/00/03

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

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1711. 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
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/04/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/01/02
Final Rule                      06/00/03

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
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
_______________________________________________________________________




1712. 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                    01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: INS No 2133-01

Agency Contact: Anne M Veysey, Acting Director, Program Strategy and 
Development Branch, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, Investigations Division, 425 I Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7372

RIN: 1115-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________




1713. 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                    04/00/03

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,

[[Page 74730]]

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

RIN: 1115-AG27
_______________________________________________________________________




1714. 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 INS 
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                    02/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1715. 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 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              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. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1716. 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 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                    01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No 2171-01

Agency Contact: Daniel Brown, 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-AG40

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1717. 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                    12/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1718. 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 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                      12/00/02

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 3214, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG44
_______________________________________________________________________




1719. 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         05/28/02                    67 FR 34414
Final Action                    11/00/02

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]

Penny Pastiva, Budget Analyst, Department of Justice, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, Room 5236, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 6254
Phone: 202 514-6254
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG47
_______________________________________________________________________




1720. 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.

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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              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

Additional Information: INS No 2181-01

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]

RIN: 1115-AG48
_______________________________________________________________________




1721. 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                      11/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1722. REVISION OF THE REGULATIONS CONCERNING F, J, AND M NONIMMIGRANT 
CLASSIFICATIONS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 81 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1115-AG55
_______________________________________________________________________




1723. 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 
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 18061
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/11/02
Final Action                    11/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1724. 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 proposed rule would amend the regulations of the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service) by requiring every 
alien who is applying for immigration benefits to acknowledge having 
received notice that he or she is required to provide a valid current 
address to the Service, including any change of address within 10 days 
of the change; that the Service will use the most recent address 
provided by the alien for all purposes, including the service of a 
Notice to Appear if the Service initiates removal proceedings; and, if 
the alien has changed address and failed to provide the new address to 
the Service, that the alien will be held responsible for any 
communications sent to the most recent address provided by the alien. 
This rule will satisfy the requirements or advance notice to the alien 
of the obligation to provide a current address to the Service, and of 
the consequences that may result for failure to do so, including the 
entry of an in absentia removal order against the alien if the alien 
fails to appear at a removal hearing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/26/02                    67 FR 48818
NPRM Comment Period End         08/26/02
Final Action                    04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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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, Room 200, 5113 
Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 756-6257

RIN: 1115-AG61
_______________________________________________________________________




1725. 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. 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 overly complicated, making the placement and revision of new 
materials and even the identification of correct paragraph citations 
exceedingly difficult. The INS plans to reorganize part 214 by adding 
new provisions relating to each nonimmigrant classification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No.2218-02

Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Director, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1726. [bull] WAIVERS FOR NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER SECTION 212(D)(3)(A) OF THE 
IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT

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: This rule amends regulations pertaining to the process by 
which waiver requests are referred to the INS by the Department of 
State (DOS) for certain nonimmigrants. This rule affects individuals 
located outside of the United States who are applying for temporary 
visas. Promulgation of this rulemaking ensures that INS' rules are 
consistent with long-standing Agency practices.

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

Additional Information: INS No. 2200-02

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

RIN: 1115-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________




1727. [bull] ESTABLISHING SAN BERNARDINO, SANTA ANA, AND VENTURA 
SUBOFFICES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE LOS ANGELES DISTRICT OFFICE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(Service) by adding the San Bernardino, Santa Ana, and Ventura 
Suboffices to the listing of internal suboffices. The Service is 
opening these three suboffices to better serve the residents within the 
jurisdiction of the Los Angeles District Office. The San Bernardino, 
Santa Ana, and Ventura Suboffices will enable Service customers to 
significantly reduce the commuting distance to a Service office as well 
as the wait time for assistance. The intended effect of this regulation 
is to reallocate Service resources and improve processing efficiency 
for the Los Angeles District.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2192-02

Agency Contact: Sharon M Lucas, Special Assistant, Department of 
Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 7114, Office of 
Field Operations, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-3862

RIN: 1115-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________




1728. [bull] RELEASE OF INFORMATION REGARDING IMMIGRATION AND 
NATURALIZATION SERVICE DETAINEES IN NON-FEDERAL FACILITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 
1182; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 236

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule governs the public disclosure by any State or local 
government entity or by any privately operated facility of the name or 
other information relating to any immigration detainee being housed or 
otherwise maintained or provided service on behalf of the INS. This 
rule establishes a uniform policy on the public release of information 
on INS' detainees and

[[Page 74734]]

ensure the INS' ability to support the law enforcement and security 
needs of the U.S.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/22/02                    67 FR 19508
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/21/02
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2203-02

Agency Contact: Dea Carpenter, Associate General Counsel, 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-AG67
_______________________________________________________________________




1729. [bull] REMOVAL OF VISA AND PASSPORT WAIVER FOR CERTAIN PERMANENT 
RESIDENTS OF CANADA AND BERMUDA

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; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 2; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 231; 8 CFR 235; 8 CFR 286

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Currently, certain permanent residents of Canada and Bermuda 
are permitted to enter the United States without a passport or visa. 
Many of these former British Commonwealth countries have high rates of 
fraud and abuse, and the documents presented by these permanent 
residents, for entry to the United States, do not meet current document 
security standards. This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization 
Service's (Service) regulations by providing that a passport and visa 
will be required for permanent residents of Canada and Bermuda having a 
common nationality with Canadian Nationals or with British subjects in 
Bermuda. These permanent residents of Canada and Bermuda will be 
required to present a passport and visa to enter the United States. 
This rule also amends several other sections of the regulations that 
provide exceptions for these individuals based on the prior passport 
and visa exemption. The Service is taking this action in conjunction 
with the Department of State. This rule is intended to increase 
security and safeguard the United States.

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

Additional Information: INS No. 2202-02

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

RIN: 1115-AG68
_______________________________________________________________________




1730. [bull] REQUIRING RECERTIFICATION OF ALL SERVICE-APPROVED SCHOOLS 
FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE STUDENT AND EXCHANGE VISITOR INFORMATION SYSTEM 
(SEVIS)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 
1304; 8 USC 1356; 31 USC 1907; EO 12356

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On October 30, 2001, the President issued Homeland Security 
Directive No. 2 requiring the INS to conduct periodic reviews of all 
institutions certified to receive nonimmigrant students. The Enhanced 
Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002, Public Law 107-173 
enacted May 14, 2002, also requires a periodic review of school 
approvals.
This rule governs the review and certification process that INS uses to 
approve schools to enroll foreign students. It also continues the 
implementation of the process by which schools may be approved to 
obtain access to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System 
(SEVIS). While the INS has in place an existing process for certifying 
and decertifying schools, the INS is requiring that all previously 
approved schools must apply for certification in accordance with these 
new mandates cited above, prior to being allowed to enroll in SEVIS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/25/02                    67 FR 60107
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/25/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/25/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2217-02

Agency Contact: Maura Deadrick, Assistant Director, Adjudication 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3228

RIN: 1115-AG71
_______________________________________________________________________




1731. [bull] POSTING OF SECURITY GUARD AT GANGWAY OF VESSEL FOR 
DETAINING ALIEN CREWMAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1258; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 
1282

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Immigration and Nationality Act (Act) provides that any 
immigration officer may revoke the conditional permit to land any alien 
crewman and require the master or commanding officer of the vessel on 
which the crewman arrived to receive and detain him or her on board 
such vessel. This interim rule amends the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service (Service) regulations by requiring that, upon 
request of an immigration officer, the master or commanding officer of 
a vessel will, in certain cases, not only detain an alien crewman on 
board the vessel, but will, at his or her own expense, provide the 
necessary security

[[Page 74735]]

to ensure that the detained alien crewman does not leave the vessel. 
This rule is necessary to enhance the security of the United States 
since a detained alien crewman may seek to leave the vessel on which he 
or she has been detained and that his or her illegal departure may pose 
a significant threat to the public safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2210-02

Agency Contact: Andrew Taub, Assistant Chief Inspector, Office of 
Inspections, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 4064, 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-9244

RIN: 1115-AG72
_______________________________________________________________________




1732. [bull] ELECTRONIC ARRIVAL-DEPARTURE MANIFEST FOR VISA WAIVER 
PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1187

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2002, PL 106-396.

Abstract: This rule serves to further implement the automated exit 
entry control system mandated by section 217 (h) of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act (Act) by specifying those passenger data elements that 
must be electronically transmitted to the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service by carriers seeking to transport Visa Waiver 
Program (VWP) passengers into and out of the United States on or after 
October 1, 2002. This rule will also ensure that legitimate VWP travel 
is not disrupted after September 30, 2002, when the Attorney General 
will no longer have the authority to admit applicants for admission 
under section 217 of the Act who arrive via sea or air unless the 
carrier transporting such aliens is electronically transmitting 
specified passenger data that the Attorney General has determined is 
sufficient to track the arrival and departure of VWP aliens. This rule 
is necessary for the proper identification and monitoring of VWP 
aliens.

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

Additional Information: INS No. 2219-02

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-AG73
_______________________________________________________________________




1733. [bull] REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS AND WORK AUTHORIZATION 
ELIGIBILITY FOR ALIENS IN THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1201a; 8 USC 
1301 to 1305; 8 USC 1324a

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 2; 8 CFR 264; 8 CFR 274a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends INS regulations regarding employment 
authorization and registration of aliens. First, this rule broadens the 
rule that permits the presentation of specified documents to satisfy 
the employment eligibility verification requirements for a temporary 
period. Second, this rule broadens the acceptable documentation 
available to establish that an asylee, or an alien who has applied for 
asylum, has complied with the requirement to be registered with the 
INS. This rule clarifies the employment authorization regulations by 
specifying that certain classes of aliens who are employment authorized 
incident to status are not required to apply for, or obtain an 
Employment Authorization Document, but are permitted to do so if they 
wish to have an INS-issued secure photo identity document. Fourth, this 
rule implements two new Federal laws enacted on January 16, 2002, 
involving the employment authorization of the spouses of E and L 
aliens, by making these classifications employment authorized incident 
to status, consistent with the provisions of these laws. This rule also 
provides for restructuring of 8 CFR 274a.12(d).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No.2204-02

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: 202 514-3048

RIN: 1115-AG74
_______________________________________________________________________




1734. [bull] REDUCED COURSE LOAD FOR CERTAIN F AND M NONIMMIGRANT 
STUDENTS AT BORDER COMMUNITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1101 note 1; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 
8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1281; 48 USC 1901; 48 USC 
1931; PL 104-208; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
regulations governing F and M nonimmigrants. This rule will clarify 
that nonimmigrant aliens who reside outside the United States and 
regularly commute across a land border to study may do so on a part-
time basis within the F or M nonimmigrant category. It is common for 
aliens residing outside the U.S., such as in Canada or Mexico, to 
enroll part-time in border educational institutions to enter the U.S. 
daily to pursue part-time studies. This rule will prevent the 
significant disruption of part-time study that has

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become an accepted fact of life along the border and a settled 
expectation. Additionally, these changes are being made to facilitate 
and legitimize certain part-time study along border communities while 
ensuring that all applicable requirements and safeguards are met.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/27/02                    67 FR 54941
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/27/02
Final Action                    04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2220-02

Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Director, 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-AG75
_______________________________________________________________________




1735. [bull] PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING EXAMINATIONS AND WAIVING THE OATH 
OF ALLEGIANCE FOR NATURALIZATION APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1421; 8 USC 1443; 8 USC 1447; 8 CFR 
2.1; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 310; 8 CFR 313; 8 CFR 316; 8 CFR 319; 8 CFR 333; 
...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation provides procedures for conducting 
examinations and waiving the oath of allegiance attachment requirement 
and the oath requirement for any individual who has a developmental, 
physical, or mental impairment that makes him or her unable to 
understand, or communicate an understanding of, the meaning of the 
oath. The rule incorporates changes made by Public Law 106-448, which 
authorized the Attorney General to waive the oath requirement for such 
individuals. It also specifies who is authorized to act as a designated 
representative on behalf of applicants who qualify for the waiver and 
addresses how the INS will conduct examinations with such 
representatives to ensure that applicants with disabilities have the 
opportunity to establish eligibility for naturalization.

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. 2191-02

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-AG77
_______________________________________________________________________




1736. [bull] ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE ON APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS FOR 
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION BENEFITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 
1201; 8 1252 note; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, September 2003, PL 105-277.

Abstract: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization (Service) 
regulations concerning the acceptance of electronic signatures on 
applications and petitions for immigration and naturalization benefits. 
The change is necessary to allow the Service to begin accepting 
electronically filed applications and petitions as required by law. By 
accepting electronically filed applications and petitions, the Service 
expects to streamline its information collection process, improve 
customer service, and move towards fulfilling the mandates of the 
Government Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2224-02

Agency Contact: Ann Palmer, Special Assistant, Immigration Services 
Division, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization 
Service, Room 1000, 800 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-6442
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AG79
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1737. 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

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Interim Final Rule-1622-93; Eff. 
7/29/93; Com. End 8/30/93; (To 
be merged with 1447R-93)*       07/29/93                    58 FR 40581
Public Notice-INS No. 1674 Eff. 
10/25/94, Comment Period End 09/
30/96                           02/21/95                     60 FR 9699
Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1685 
Eff. 4/1/95; Comment Period End 
5/30/95                         03/28/95                    60 FR 15855
Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1777 07/08/96                    61 FR 35598
Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1782-
96 With Comments (Australia)    07/29/96                    61 FR 39721
Interim Final Rule-INS 1786-96 
With Comments (Slovenia)        09/30/97                    62 FR 50998
Final Rule-INS No. 1799         12/30/98                    63 FR 71726
Interim Final Rule-INS 2002-99 
With Comments (Portugal, 
Singapore, and Uruguay)         08/03/99                    64 FR 42006
Interim Final Rule-INS 2188-02 
(Removing Argentina)            02/21/02                     67 FR 7943


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marty Newingham
Phone: 202 616-7992

RIN: 1115-AB93
_______________________________________________________________________




1738. EMPLOYER SANCTIONS MODIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274a

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Joseph Donnelly
Phone: 202 514-6057

RIN: 1115-AE21
_______________________________________________________________________




1739. 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

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Maura Deadrick
Phone: 202 514-3228

RIN: 1115-AF15
_______________________________________________________________________




1740. 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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mildred Carter
Phone: 202 514-1722

RIN: 1115-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________




1741. 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

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1115-AF42
_______________________________________________________________________




1742. 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

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Alice Smith
Phone: 202 305-9353

RIN: 1115-AF45
_______________________________________________________________________




1743. 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

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

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Evans
Phone: 202 353-7218

RIN: 1115-AF50

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_______________________________________________________________________




1744. 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

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez
Phone: 202 353-8177

RIN: 1115-AF54
_______________________________________________________________________




1745. IMPOSITION OF FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE IMMIGRATION AND 
NATIONALITY ACT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 280

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael D. Jones
Phone: 202 305-7018

RIN: 1115-AF70
_______________________________________________________________________




1746. 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

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 245

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/20/91
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/20/91
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee
Phone: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1115-AF94
_______________________________________________________________________




1747. 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

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christina Hamilton
Phone: 202 514-2895

RIN: 1115-AG22
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1748. POWERS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO AUTHORIZE STATE OR LOCAL LAW 
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO CARRY OUT IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 65

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      07/24/02                    67 FR 49354
Final Action Effective          08/23/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Ron Dodson
Phone: 202 616-7310

RIN: 1115-AF20
_______________________________________________________________________




1749. DELEGATION OF THE ADJUDICATION OF CERTAIN H-2A PETITIONS TO THE 
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/01/02                    67 FR 61474
Final Action                    10/01/02                    67 FR 61568

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Irene Hoffman
Phone: 202 616-7435

John Brown
Phone: 202 514-5014

RIN: 1115-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________




1750. [bull] DELEGATION OF AUTHORITIES FOR VARIOUS DETENTION AND REMOVAL 
AUTHORITIES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 
1356; EO 12356; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 2; 8 CFR 236; 8 CFR 238; 8 CFR 239; 8 CFR 240; 8 
CFR 241; 8 CFR 287

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As part of the ongoing restructuring of the Immigration and 
Naturalization (Service), the chain of command for many functions 
related to the detention and removal of aliens, including the 
detention, care, and custody of juveniles, has been centralized. 
Previously, these functions were overseen by Service districts and 
regions which reported to the Executive Associate Commissioner for 
Field Operations. Under the reorganization, the daily oversight of 
overall detention and removal functions transfers to the

[[Page 74739]]

Deputy Executive Associate Commissioner for Detention and Removal who 
will still report to the Executive Associate Commissioner for Field 
Operations. The daily oversight of functions relating to alien 
juveniles in the custody and care of the Service is transferred to the 
Director of the Office of Juvenile Affairs who reports to the 
Commissioner of the INS. This rule ensures that the appropriate 
immigration officials will have the necessary authority to carry out 
the daily oversight of the detention and removal of aliens consistent 
with the changes in responsibility.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/07/02                    67 FR 39255
Final Action Effective          06/07/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2206-02

Agency Contact: John J. Pogash, Juvenile Coordinator (Headquarters), 
Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Room 
800, 801 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-1518

RIN: 1115-AG69
_______________________________________________________________________




1751. [bull] REGISTRATION AND MONITORING OF CERTAIN NONIMMIGRANTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 
1201a; 8 USC 1301; 8 USC 1302; 8 USC 1303; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1305; ...

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 264

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Recent terrorist incidents have underscored the need to 
broaden the special registration requirements for nonimmigrant aliens 
from certain designated countries, and other nonimmigrant aliens whose 
presence in the United States requires closer monitoring, to require 
that they provide specific information at regular intervals to ensure 
their compliance with the terms of their visas and admission and to 
ensure that they depart the United States at the end of their 
authorized stay. This rule modifies the existing requirements to 
require certain nonimmigrant aliens to make specific reports to the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service: Upon arrival; approximately 30 
days after arrival; every 12 months after arrival; upon certain events, 
such as a change of address, employment, or school; and at the time of 
departure from the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/13/02                    67 FR 40581
NPRM Comment Period End         07/15/02
Final Rule                      08/12/02                    67 FR 52584
Final Rule Effective            09/11/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: INS No. 2216-02

Agency Contact: Daniel Brown, 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-AG70

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Legal Activities (LA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1752. CERTIFICATION AND DECERTIFICATION IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN SUITS 
BASED UPON ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND OTHER PERSONS

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1753. 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

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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                     04/00/03
Second NPRM Comment Period End  06/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1754. MOTOR VEHICLE SALVAGE REGULATIONS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30504

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1755. 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 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 
discretionary authority for publication of notice of administrative 
forfeitures on the Internet in lieu of publication in a newspaper, by 
adding 18 U.S.C. section 981 seizure-for-forfeiture authority for INS 
in light of CAFRA's expansion of

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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 (Pub. 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, except payments of 
awards based on the forfeiture and payments of the recognized interests 
of other third parties in the property forfeited, as a condition of 
remission in cases in which the petitioner is a victim of the 
underlying offense. In addition, the discretionary authority to waive 
costs in remissions to owners and lienholders that is already provided 
at 28 CFT 9.7(a)(3) and 9.7(b)(2)(i) and (ii) is amended to incorporate 
the same exceptions as those applicable in remissions to victims.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1756. DNA SAMPLING OF FEDERAL OFFENDERS UNDER THE USA PATRIOT ACT OF 
2001

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510; 42 USC 14132; 41 USC 14135a; 
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: Section 3 of Public Law 106-546, the DNA Analysis Backlog 
Elimination Act of 2000 (the Act), requires the collection of DNA 
samples from certain categories of Federal offenders. In addition, the 
Act details the responsibilities of the Bureau of Prisons 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.
On June 28, 2001, the Department of Justice published an interim rule 
to implement section 3 and related provisions of Public Law 106-546, 
the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000. 66 FR 34363 (June 28, 
2001). That rule, in part, specified the federal offenses that are 
treated as ``qualifying Federal offenses'' for purposes of collecting 
DNA samples from federal offenders.
Subsequent to the publication of that interim rule, Congress enacted 
Public Law 107-56, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing 
Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA 
PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001. Section 503 of the USA PATRIOT ACT added 
three new categories of qualifying Federal offenses for purposes of DNA 
sample collection: (1) any offense listed in section 2332b(g)(5)(B) of 
title 18, United States Code; (2) any crime of violence (as defined in 
section 16 of title 18, United States Code); and (3) any attempt or 
conspiracy to commit any of the above offenses. Section 503 authorized 
the Attorney General to determine which offenses are included in these 
additional categories. The purpose of this proposed rule is to revise a 
section of the existing regulations, 28 CFR 28.2, to add the offenses 
in these three new categories.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/28/01                    66 FR 34363
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/27/01
NPRM                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/03

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

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1757. 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                    12/00/02
Final Action Effective          01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1758. 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                    03/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1759. CLAIMS UNDER THE RADIATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 
2000: TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS; EXPANSION OF COVERAGE TO URANIUM MILLERS AND 
ORE TRANSPORTERS; EXPANSION OF COVERAGE FOR URANIUM MINERS

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 79

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

Abstract: The Department has issued two related rulemakings to 
implement the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2002, 
enacted on July 10, 2000. The first is a final rule which makes changes 
consistent with the new law. This final rule expands the list of 
diseases that are currently compensable for ``downwinder'' and ``onsite 
participant'' claimants; eliminates smoking distinctions for all 
claimants; amends the list of geographical areas to provide additional 
radiation-affected areas for ``downwinder'' claimants; modifies the 
burden of proof for purposes of claims processing; allows claimants who 
have previously been denied compensation to file up to three times; and 
makes other technical revisions consistent with the amended Act.
The second rulemaking is a proposed rule for which the Department 
invites public comments. The proposed rule describes the expanded 
population of eligible uranium mine workers created by lowering the 
radiation exposure threshold for miners; identifies the new uranium 
mining states with respect to which miners may be eligible for 
compensation; includes provisions for compensation to aboveground 
miners; sets forth employment eligibility criteria for the new claimant 
categories; describes the documentation that would be required to 
establish proof of employment in a uranium mine or mill or as an ore 
transporter; describes the medical documentation necessary to establish 
the existence of renal cancer and chronic renal disease; and revises 
the provision concerning representation of claimants before the 
Department with respect to claims brought under the Act.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

CIV 100 - Technical Amendments  Final Action 08/07/02 (67 FR 51422)

CIV 101 - Expansion of Coverage  NPRM 08/07/02 (67 FR 51440)  NPRM 
Comment Period End 10/07/02  Final Action 04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dianne S. Spellberg, Senior Counsel, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1760. 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                    11/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1761. 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              11/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1762. 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)

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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 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                11/00/02

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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Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Legal Activities (LA)



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1763. 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

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


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1764. 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                     02/00/03
Second NPRM Comment Period End  04/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1765. 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

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Camille Cain, Deputy Director for Programs, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1766. 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                            11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1767. 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                            01/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/03
Final Rule                      04/00/03

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, Room 5341, Office of the General 
Counsel, 810 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC 20531-0001
Phone: 202 616-3540
Fax: 202 307-1419
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1121-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________




1768. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/03

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

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: 202 514-4696

RIN: 1121-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________




1769. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1770. 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                            03/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/03

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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_______________________________________________________________________




1771. 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                      12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




1772. 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                      09/00/03

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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