[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. V

21 CFR Ch. I

27 CFR Ch. II

28 CFR Ch. I, V

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Department of Justice.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice is publishing its fall 2006 
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 to 612 (1988).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Hinchman, Senior Counsel, 
Office of Legal Policy, Department of Justice, Room 4252, 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 
regulatory agenda includes three regulations requiring such a 
review: ``Commerce in Explosives (Including Explosives in the 
Fireworks Industry)'' (RIN 1140-AA01); ``Nondiscrimination on the 
Basis of Disability in Public Accommodations and Commercial 
Facilities'' (RIN 1190-AA44); and ``Nondiscrimination on the Basis 
of Disability in State and Local Government Services'' (RIN 1190-
AA46). In accordance with the RFA, comments are specifically 
invited on these regulations. Those comments should be addressed to 
the contact persons listed in the entries for these items.

Dated:  September 6, 2006.

 Rachel L. Brand,

Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Policy.

                                     Bureau of Prisons--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1919        Reduction in Sentence for Medical Reasons.............................................    1120-AB10
1920        Autopsies.............................................................................    1120-AB26
1921        Inmate Work and Performance Pay Program: Reduction in Pay for Drug- and Alcohol-          1120-AB33
            Related Disciplinary Offenses.........................................................
1922        Administrative Remedy Program--Subpart Revision.......................................    1120-AB34
1923        Inmate Electronic Message Program.....................................................    1120-AB38
1924        Intensive Confinement Center Program..................................................    1120-AB39
1925        Release of Information................................................................    1120-AB40
1926        Drug Abuse Treatment Program: Eligibility of DC Code Offenders for Early Release          1120-AB41
            Consideration.........................................................................
1927        Inmate Furloughs......................................................................    1120-AB44
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                                       Bureau of Prisons--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1928        Literacy Program......................................................................    1120-AA33
1929        Telephone Regulations and Inmate Financial Responsibility.............................    1120-AA39
1930        Good Conduct Time.....................................................................    1120-AA62
1931        Designation of Offenses Subject to Sex Offender Release Notification..................    1120-AA85
1932        Searches of Housing Units, Inmates, and Inmate Work Areas: Electronic Devices.........    1120-AA90
1933        Drug Testing Program..................................................................    1120-AA95
1934        Correspondence: Inspection of Outgoing General Correspondence.........................    1120-AA98
1935        District of Columbia Educational Good Time Credit.....................................    1120-AB05
1936        Suicide Prevention Program............................................................    1120-AB06
1937        Drug Abuse Treatment Program: Subpart Revision and Clarification......................    1120-AB07
1938        National Security; Prevention of Acts of Violence and Terrorism.......................    1120-AB08
1939        Central Inmate Monitoring (CIM) System: Streamlining Rules............................    1120-AB14
1940        Inmate Discipline--Subpart Revision...................................................    1120-AB18
1941        Searching and Detaining or Arresting Non-Inmates......................................    1120-AB28
1942        Limited Communication for Terrorist Inmates...........................................    1120-AB35
1943        Possession or Introduction of Personal Firearms Prohibited on Federal Penal or            1120-AB37
            Correctional Institution Grounds......................................................

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1944        Smoking/No Smoking Areas..............................................................    1120-AB42
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                                      Bureau of Prisons--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1945        Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment..................................................    1120-AB20
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                                      Bureau of Prisons--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1946        Victim/Witness Notification...........................................................    1120-AB25
1947        Incoming Publications: Security Measures..............................................    1120-AB31
1948        Classification and Program Review.....................................................    1120-AB32
1949        Bureau of Prisons Central Office, Regional Offices, Institutions, and Staff Training      1120-AB36
            Centers: Removal of Addresses From Rules..............................................
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                                   Civil Rights Division--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1950        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Public Accommodations and Commercial      1190-AA44
            Facilities (Section 610 Review) (Reg Plan Seq No. 64).................................
1951        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services       1190-AA46
            (Section 610 Review) (Reg Plan Seq No. 65)............................................
1952        The Failure To Select Cause of Action of the American Competitiveness and Workforce       1190-AA48
            Improvement Act of 1998...............................................................
1953        Amendments to Procedures Advising States and Political Subdivisions Specially Covered     1190-AA51
            Under the Voting Rights Act How To Seek Preclearance From the Attorney General of
            Proposed Voting Changes...............................................................
1954        Amendments to Coordination of Enforcement of Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted      1190-AA52
            Programs and Implementation of Executive Order 12250..................................
1955        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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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                     Civil Rights Division--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1956        Amendments to the Attorney General's Guidelines on Implementation of the Language         1190-AA58
            Minority Provisions of the Voting Rights Act..........................................
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                    Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1957        27 CFR 178 Implementation of Public Law 105-277 Relating to Secure Gun Storage........    1140-AA10
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                     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1958        27 CFR 55 Commerce in Explosives--Explosive Pest Control Devices......................    1140-AA03
1959        27 CFR 178 Commerce in Firearms and Ammunition (Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations       1140-AA04
            Act of 1997)..........................................................................
1960        27 CFR 178 Public Law 105-277, Making Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental     1140-AA08
            Appropriations for FY `99 Relating to Firearms Disabilities for Nonimmigrant Aliens...
1961        Machine Guns, Destructive Devices, and Certain Other Firearms--Amended Definition of      1140-AA23
            ``Pistol''............................................................................
1962        Commerce in Explosives--Amended Definition of Propellant Actuated Device..............    1140-AA24
1963        Implementation of the Child Safety Lock Act of 2005...................................    1140-AA26
1964        The U.S. Munitions Import List and Import Restrictions Applicable to Certain Countries    1140-AA29
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                     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1965        Implementation of the Safe Explosives Act.............................................    1140-AA00
1966        27 CFR 55 Commerce in Explosives (Including Explosives in the Fireworks Industry)         1140-AA01
            (Rulemaking Resulting From a Section 610 Review)......................................
1967        27 CFR 178 Residency Requirement for Persons Acquiring Firearms.......................    1140-AA05
1968        27 CFR 55 Implementation of Public Law 104-208, the Omnibus Consolidated                  1140-AA06
            Appropriations Act of 1997, Relating to the Establishment of a National Repository for
            Arson and Explosives Information......................................................
1969        Implementation of the Safe Explosives Act--Delivery of Explosive Materials by Common      1140-AA20
            or Contract Carrier...................................................................
1970        Commerce in Explosives--Separation Distances of Ammonium Nitrate and Blasting Agents      1140-AA27
            From Explosives or Blasting Agents....................................................
1971        Commerce in Firearms--Amended Definition of ``Alien Illegally or Unlawfully in the        1140-AA28
            United States''.......................................................................
1972        Commerce in Explosives--Amended Definition of ``Bulk Salutes'' and Storage of Shock       1140-AA30
            Tube With Detonators..................................................................
1973        Implementation of the USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005             1140-AA31
            Regarding Trafficking in Contraband Cigarettes or Smokeless Tobacco...................
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                     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1974        Commerce in Explosives--Hobby Rocket Motors...........................................    1140-AA25
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                              Drug Enforcement Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1975        Guidelines for Providing Controlled Substances to Ocean Vessels.......................    1117-AA40
1976        Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances....................................    1117-AA61
1977        Reorganization and Clarification of DEA Regulations...................................    1117-AA63
1978        Chemical Mixtures Containing Gamma-Butyrolactone......................................    1117-AA64
1979        Chemical Mixtures Containing Listed Forms of Phosphorus...............................    1117-AA66
1980        Electronic Application for Controlled Substances and Listed Chemical Registration:        1117-AA91
            Technical Amendments..................................................................
1981        Limited Exemption for Peyote Use in Traditional Ceremonies With a Traditional Indian      1117-AA97
            Religion by Members of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes.............................
1982        Reexportation of Controlled Substances................................................    1117-AB00
1983        Authorized Sources of Narcotic Raw Material...........................................    1117-AB03
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                                Drug Enforcement Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1984        Exemption of Chemical Mixtures........................................................    1117-AA31
1985        Clarification of Registration Requirements for Individual Practitioners...............    1117-AA89
1986        Changes in the Regulation of Iodine and Its Chemical Mixtures.........................    1117-AA93
1987        Definition of Positional Isomer As It Pertains to the Control of Schedule I Controlled    1117-AA94
            Substances............................................................................
1988        Schedules of Controlled Substances: Exempt Anabolic Steroid Products..................    1117-AA98
1989        Dispensing and Prescribing Approved Narcotic Controlled Substances for Maintenance or     1117-AA99
            Detoxification Treatment; Removal of Patient Limitation for Dispensing or Prescribing
            by Individual Practitioners...........................................................
1990        Issuance of Multiple Prescriptions for Schedule II Controlled Substances..............    1117-AB01
1991        Technical Correction of Two Anabolic Steroid Names....................................    1117-AB02
1992        Schedules of Controlled Substances: Exempt Anabolic Steroid Products..................    1117-AB04
1993        Retail Sales of Scheduled Listed Products; Self-Certification of Regulated Sellers of     1117-AB05
            Scheduled Listed Chemical Products....................................................
1994        Implementation of the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005; Notice of Transfers    1117-AB06
            Following Importation or Exportation..................................................
1995        Information on Foreign Chain of Distribution for Certain List I Chemicals.............    1117-AB07
1996        Import and Production Quotas for Certain List I Chemicals.............................    1117-AB08
1997        Registration List Requirements for List I Chemicals...................................    1117-AB09
1998        Removal of Thresholds for the List I Chemicals Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, and            1117-AB10
            Phenylpropanolamine...................................................................
1999        Elimination of Exemption for Chemical Mixtures Containing the List I Chemicals            1117-AB11
            Ephedrine and/or Pseudoephedrine......................................................
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                               Drug Enforcement Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2000        Security Requirements for Handlers of Pseudoephedrine, Ephedrine, and                     1117-AA62
            Phenylpropanolamine...................................................................
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                               Drug Enforcement Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2001        Control of Sodium Permanganate as a List II Chemical..................................    1117-AA90
2002        Revision of Reporting Requirements for Imports and Exports of List I and List II          1117-AA92
            Chemicals.............................................................................
2003        Controlled Substances and List I Chemical Registration and Reregistration Application     1117-AA96
            Fees..................................................................................
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                          Executive Office for Immigration Review--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2004        Authority of Immigration Judges To Issue Civil Money Penalties........................    1125-AA18
2005        Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal for Certain Battered Spouses and    1125-AA35
            Children; Motions To Reopen for Certain Battered Spouses and Children.................
2006        International Matchmaking Organizations; Civil Penalties..............................    1125-AA45
2007        Executive Office for Immigration Review; Rules Governing Immigration Proceedings......    1125-AA53
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                            Executive Office for Immigration Review--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2008        Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal.................................    1125-AA25

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2009        Authorities Delegated to the Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review      1125-AA27
            and the Chief Immigration Judge.......................................................
2010        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........................
2011        Protective Orders in Immigration Administration Proceedings...........................    1125-AA38
2012        Executive Office for Immigration Review Attorney/Representative Registry..............    1125-AA39
2013        Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Appeals of Fines From the Board of Immigration Appeals      1125-AA41
            to the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer.............................
2014        Definitions; Fees; Powers and Authority of DHS Officers in Removal Proceedings........    1125-AA43
2015        Background and Security Investigation Checks in Proceedings Before Immigration Judges     1125-AA44
            and the Board of Immigration Appeals..................................................
2016        Reopened Proceedings on Petitions for Alien Entrepreneur Immigrant Classification (EB-    1125-AA49
            5 Visas)..............................................................................
2017        Information Relating to Aliens' Duty To Surrender When Ordered Removed From the United    1125-AA51
            States................................................................................
2018        Jurisdiction and Venue in Removal Proceedings.........................................    1125-AA52
2019        Eligibility of Arriving Aliens in Removal Proceedings To Apply for Adjustment of          1125-AA55
            Status and Jurisdiction To Adjudicate Applications for Adjustment of Status...........
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                           Executive Office for Immigration Review--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2020        Review of Custody Determinations......................................................    1125-AA47
2021        Affidavits of Support on Behalf of Immigrants.........................................    1125-AA54
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                              Federal Bureau of Investigation--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2022        Carriage of Concealed Weapons Pursuant to Public Law 108-277, the Law Enforcement         1110-AA24
            Officers Safety Act of 2004...........................................................
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                                Federal Bureau of Investigation--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2023        Implementation of the National Stolen Passenger Motor Vehicle Information System          1110-AA01
            (NSPMVIS).............................................................................
2024        Regulations Under the Pam Lychner Sexual Offender Tracking and Identification Act.....    1110-AA04
2025        Final Notice of Capacity; Supplement To Respond to Remand.............................    1110-AA10
2026        Implementation of the Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act of 2004...    1110-AA23
2027        Inclusion of Nonserious Offense Identification Records................................    1110-AA25
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                               Federal Bureau of Investigation--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2028        Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: Definitions of ``Replaced'' and        1110-AA21
            ``Significantly Upgraded or Otherwise Undergone Major Modification''..................
2029        Implementation of Sections 104 and 109 of the Communications Assistance for Law           1110-AA22
            Enforcement Act--Notice of Actual and Maximum Capacity: Paging, MSS, SMR, and ESMR....
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                               Federal Bureau of Investigation--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2030        Enhanced Exchange of Criminal History Record Information..............................    1110-AA20
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                                      Legal Activities--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2031        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................................................................
2032        Procedures for Suspension and Removal of Panel Trustees and Standing Trustees.........    1105-AB12
2033        Revision to United States Marshals Service Fees for Services..........................    1105-AB14
2034        Conforming OVW Grant Programs Regulations to Statutory Changes........................    1105-AB15
2035        Procedures for Review of Denial of Claims of Standing Trustee for Actual, Necessary       1105-AB16
            Expenses..............................................................................
2036        Application Procedures and Criteria for Approval of Nonprofit Budget and Credit           1105-AB17
            Counseling Agencies and Approval of Providers of a Personal Financial Management
            Instructional Course by U.S. Trustees.................................................
2037        Revised Inspection of Records Relating to Depiction of Sexually Explicit Performances.    1105-AB18
2038        Implementation of Section 503 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of        1105-AB19
            2006..................................................................................
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                                       Legal Activities--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2039        Designation of Agencies To Receive and Investigate Reports Required Under the             1105-AA65
            Protection of Children From Sexual Predators Act......................................
2040        Guidelines for the PROTECT Act Amendments to the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against          1105-AB08
            Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act...............................
2041        DNA Sample Collection From Federal Offenders Under the Justice for All Act of 2004....    1105-AB09
2042        Preservation of Biological Evidence Under 18 U.S.C. 3600A.............................    1105-AB10
2043        Supplement to Justice Department Procedures and Council on Environmental Quality          1105-AB13
            Regulations To Ensure Compliance With the National Environmental Policy Act...........
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                                       Legal Activities--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2044        Ethical Standards for Attorneys for the Government....................................    1105-AA67
2045        National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Reporting Regulations........    1105-AA71
2046        Reporting Under the Protection of Children From Sexual Predators Act as Amended.......    1105-AB06
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                                 Office of Justice Programs--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2047        Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Crime Victim Compensation Program Regulations.............    1121-AA68
2048        Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Program..................................    1121-AA69
2049        Aimee's Law...........................................................................    1121-AA71
2050        Research Misconduct...................................................................    1121-AA72
2051        Implementation of OMB Guidance on Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension.............    1121-AA73
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                                  Office of Justice Programs--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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2052        Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands Grant Program.................................    1121-AA41
2053        Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Acts of 1998 and 2000..............................    1121-AA48
2054        Environmental Impact Review Procedures for the VOI/TIS Grant Program..................    1121-AA52
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                                  Office of Justice Programs--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2055        Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies......................................    1121-AA59
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                                  Office of Justice Programs--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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2056        Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program..............................................    1121-AA56
2057        International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program..........................    1121-AA63
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



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1919. [bull] REDUCTION IN SENTENCE FOR MEDICAL REASONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 18 USC 3621 to 3622, 3565, 3568 to 3569, 
3582, 4001, 4042, 4081 to 4082; 18 USC 4161 to 4166, 4201 to 4218, 5006 
to 5024, 5039; 28 USC 509 and 510; 28 CFR 1.1-1.10

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 571

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) is revising its rules on 
procedures for reductions in sentence (RIS) for medical reasons. 28 CFR 
part 571, subpart G, is currently entitled ``Compassionate Release 
(Procedures for the Implementation of 18 U.S.C. sections 3582(c)(1)(A) 
and 4205(g)).'' We are revising these rules to (1) more accurately 
reflect our authority under these statutes and our current policy, (2) 
to clarify inmate and public confusion regarding the procedures for RIS 
consideration, and (3) to describe procedures for RIS consideration of 
D.C. code offenders, for whom the Bureau has responsibility under the 
National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 
1997 (D.C. Revitalization Act), D.C. Code section 24-101(b). The new 
subpart G will be entitled ``Reduction in Sentence for Medical 
Reasons.''

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

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-AB10
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1920. AUTOPSIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 18 USC 3621, 3622, 3624, 4001, 4005, 4042, 
4045, 4081, 4082 (Repealed in part as to offenses committed on or after 
November 1, 1987), 4241 to 4247, 5006 to 5024 (Repealed October 12, 
1984)

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 549.80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) streamlines 
the rule on autopsies by removing internal agency management procedures 
that need not be stated in regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

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-AB26

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1921. INMATE WORK AND PERFORMANCE PAY PROGRAM: REDUCTION IN PAY FOR 
DRUG- AND ALCOHOL-RELATED DISCIPLINARY OFFENSES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 3013, 3571, 3572, 3621, 3622, 3624, 3663, 4001, 
4042, 4081, 4082 (Repealed in part as to offenses committed on or after 
November 1, 1987); 18 USC 4126, 5006 to 5024 (Repealed October 12, 
1984, as to offenses committed after that date); 5 USC 301; 28 USC 509 
and 510

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 545.25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) amends 
regulations on inmate work and performance pay to require that inmates 
receiving performance pay who are found through the disciplinary 
process (found in 28 CFR part 541) to have committed a level 100 or 200 
series drug- or alcohol-related prohibited act will automatically have 
their performance pay reduced to maintenance pay level and be removed 
from any assigned work detail outside the secure perimeter of the 
institution.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

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-AB33
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1922. ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDY PROGRAM--SUBPART REVISION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 18 USC 3621, 3622, 3624, 4001, 4042, 4081, 
4082 (Repealed in part as to offenses committed on or after November 1, 
1987); 18 USC 5006 to 5024 (Repealed October 12, 1984, as to offenses 
committed after that date); 28 USC 509 and 510

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 542

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) revises 
current regulations on the Administrative Remedy Program to clarify 
existing provisions and to expand the program to allow Federal inmates 
housed in contract facilities to file grievances related to Bureau 
issues. For further simplification, we remove language relating solely 
to internal Agency practices and procedures. The changes would provide 
a consistent approach to correct the current deficiency in the 
Administrative Remedy Program and to provide Federal inmates housed in 
contract facilities with a process for addressing issues for which only 
the Bureau may grant relief.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

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-AB34
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1923. INMATE ELECTRONIC MESSAGE PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301, 551, 552a; 18 USC 1791, 3621, 3622, 3624, 
4001, 4042, 4081, 4082 (Repealed in part as to conduct occurring on or 
after November 1, 1987); 18 USC 5006 to 5024 (Repealed October 12, 
1984, as to conduct occurring after that date); 28 USC 509 and 510

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 540, subpart C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to establish an 
inmate electronic message program for general correspondence with 
persons in the community. We intend that this will provide inmates with 
an alternative means of written correspondence and provide the Bureau 
with a more efficient, cost effective, and secure method of managing 
inmate mail services. However, the inmates participating in this 
program will not have access to the Internet. As more inmates use the 
new electronic message program, it will reduce the opportunities to 
introduce contraband into Bureau facilities through inmate mail.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07

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-AB38
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1924. INTENSIVE CONFINEMENT CENTER PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 524

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to remove current 
rules on the intensive confinement center program (ICC). The ICC is a 
specialized program for non-violent offenders combining features of a 
military boot camp with traditional Bureau correctional values. The 
Bureau will no longer be offering the ICC program (also known as Shock 
Incarceration or Boot Camp) to inmates as a program option. This 
decision was made as part of an overall strategy to eliminate programs 
that do not reduce recidivism.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

[[Page 73500]]

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-AB39
_______________________________________________________________________




1925. RELEASE OF INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 13 USC; 18 USC 3621, 3622, 3624; 18 USC 
4001, 4042, 4942, 4081, 4082 (Repealed in part as to conduct occurring 
on or after November 1, 1987), 5006 to 5024 (Repealed October 12, 1984, 
as to conduct occurring after that date), 5039; 28 USC 509 and 510; 31 
USC 3711(f); 5 CFR 297

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 513.40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to amend its 
regulations on Release of Information (28 CFR 513, subpart D). We 
published current regulations on this subject in the Federal Register 
on December 9, 1996 (61 FR 64950). We also published a proposed 
regulation on this subject on May 13, 2003 (68 FR 25545), which we will 
withdraw.
The Bureau proposes to remove our regulations regarding Privacy Act 
(PA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for information (28 
CFR sections 513.30-.36 and 513.50-.68), because these regulations 
merely duplicate current and more general Department of Justice FOIA/PA 
regulations in 28 CFR part 16, and are therefore unnecessary in Bureau 
regulations. We also propose to remove regulations pertaining to 
procedures for staff processing of inmate requests to institutions for 
information (28 CFR sections 513.40-.44), because these regulations do 
not directly relate to FOIA/PA and are an unnecessary level of 
operational detail. This proposed rule also seeks to prohibit inmates 
incarcerated in Bureau facilities, including those in contract 
facilities or in community confinement, from possessing their Pre-
Sentence Investigation Reports (PSR), Statements of Reasons (SOR), or 
other similar sentencing documents from criminal judgments. Also, we 
propose new regulations regarding releasability of inmate information 
not otherwise provided for through current FOIA, PA, or Department of 
Justice regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

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-AB40
_______________________________________________________________________




1926. DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM: ELIGIBILITY OF DC CODE OFFENDERS FOR 
EARLY RELEASE CONSIDERATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 18 USC 3521 to 3528, 3621, 3622, 3624, 
4001, 4042, 4046, 4081, 4082 (Repealed in part as to offenses committed 
on or after November 1, 1987); 18 USC 5006 to 5024 (Repealed October 
12, 1984, as to offenses committed after that date); 21 USC 848; 28 USC 
509 and 510; title V, PL 91-452, 84 Stat 933 (18 USC ch 223); DC Code 
sec 24-403.01(d-1)(1)

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to 
extend early release consideration to D.C. Code offenders pursuant to 
DC Code section 24-403.01.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

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-AB41
_______________________________________________________________________




1927. [bull] INMATE FURLOUGHS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 18 USC 751, 3621, 3622, 3624, 4001, 4042, 
4081, 4082 (Repealed in part as to offenses committed on or after 
November 1, 1987), 4161 to 4166, 5006 to 5024 (Repealed October 12, 
1984 )

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to 
revise its federal regulations on the inmate furlough program primarily 
to more clearly provide for and define transfer furloughs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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-AB44

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Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



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1928. LITERACY PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 544.70 to 544.76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document makes changes to the Bureau's literacy program 
regulations for the sake of clarification or simplification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/26/97                    62 FR 50791
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/03/97
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/25/97
Final Action                    02/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1929. 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 section 
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).
On July 1, 2005, we merged the two rules described above (1120-AA49 and 
this rule). The Bureau is currently developing a rule finalizing the 
interim rules.

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                    06/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1930. 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                    02/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1931. 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 73502]]

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/16/99
Final Action                    02/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1932. SEARCHES OF HOUSING UNITS, INMATES, AND INMATE WORK AREAS: 
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 adopts as final a Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) 
proposed rule on searches of inmates, housing units, and inmate work 
areas with respect to the use of electronic devices. This document also 
withdraws the Bureau's proposal to amend its rules on searches of non-
inmates, which will be incorporated into a new and separate proposed 
rule. We intend this change to provide for the continued efficient and 
secure operation of the institution and prevent the introduction of 
contraband into Bureau institutions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/25/99                     64 FR 9431
NPRM Comment Period End         04/26/99
Modified to remove provisions on 
searching non-inmates           08/04/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1933. DRUG TESTING PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/21/00                    65 FR 57126
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/00
Final Action                    12/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1934. 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                    12/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1935. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA EDUCATIONAL GOOD TIME CREDIT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 523

Legal Deadline: None

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

[[Page 73503]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/24/02                    67 FR 48385
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/23/02
Final Action                    01/00/07

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-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________




1936. 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 that 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                    02/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1937. DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM: SUBPART REVISION AND CLARIFICATION

Priority: Other Significant

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 (BOP 1093)                 09/20/00                    65 FR 56840
NPRM (BOP 1093) Comment Period 
End                             11/20/00
NPRM (BOP 1109)                 07/01/04                    69 FR 39887
NPRM (BOP 1109) Comment Period 
End                             08/30/04
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The action previously reported at RIN 1120-AA88 
has been merged into this rulemaking.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1938. 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                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

[[Page 73504]]

Additional Information: See also: 1120-AB35, Limited Communication for 
Terrorist Inmates

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1939. 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 
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              12/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1940. INMATE DISCIPLINE--SUBPART REVISION

Priority: Other Significant

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                            07/26/05                    70 FR 43093
NPRM Comment Period End         09/26/05
Final Action                    03/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1941. SEARCHING AND DETAINING OR ARRESTING NON-INMATES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to 
amend its regulations on searching and detaining or arresting non-
inmates. This revision reorganizes current rules and makes other 
changes for clarity. We also make changes that would subject non-
inmates to random pat searches as a condition of entry to a Bureau 
facility.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/31/06                     71 FR 5026
NPRM Comment Period End         04/03/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

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-AB28
_______________________________________________________________________




1942. LIMITED COMMUNICATION FOR TERRORIST INMATES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301, 551, 552a; 18 USC chs 113b and 115, 1791, 
3621, 3622, 3624, 4001, 4042, 4081; 18 USC 4082 (Repealed in part as to 
offenses committed on or after November 1, 1987), 5006 to 5024 
(Repealed October 12, 1984, as to offenses committed after that date), 
5039; 28 USC 509, 510, 530C(b)(6)

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 540

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes a 
new rule that allows for limiting the communication opportunities of 
inmates charged with, convicted of, or detained in relation to an 
offense under title 18 U.S.C. chapters 113B or 115; or are charged with 
having engaged in, have engaged in, are detained in relation to, or are 
linked in any way to terrorist-related activity as part of their 
current or previous offense

[[Page 73505]]

conduct or conduct while incarcerated. The rule allows for limiting 
individual inmate's communications when the Warden of the facility, in 
consultation with the Regional Director and approved by the Assistant 
Director, Correctional Programs Division, deems it necessary to ensure 
the safety, security, and good order of the institution; protection of 
the public; or national security.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/03/06                    71 FR 16520
NPRM Comment Period End         06/02/06
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: See also RIN 1120-AB08, National Security: 
Prevention of Acts of Violence and Terrorism.

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-AB35
_______________________________________________________________________




1943. POSSESSION OR INTRODUCTION OF PERSONAL FIREARMS PROHIBITED ON 
FEDERAL PENAL OR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION GROUNDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 18 USC 751, 752, 1791, 1792, 1793, 3050, 
3621, 3622, 3624, 4001, 4012, 4042, 4081, 4082 (Repealed as to offenses 
committed on or after November 1, 1987); 18 USC 5006 to 5024 (Repealed 
October 12, 1984, as to offenses committed after that date); 28 USC 
509, 510; PL 80-772; 18 USC 1791 and 4042; PL 108-277 (18 USC 926B); 28 
CFR 6

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 511

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To help ensure the safe operation of Federal prisons, this 
proposed rule clarifies that possession or introduction of personal 
firearms, or attempting, aiding, or abetting possession or introduction 
of personal firearms, on Federal penal or correctional institution 
grounds is prohibited, with the following exceptions: (1) Personal 
firearms are permitted as required in the performance of official law 
enforcement duties; (2) law enforcement personnel are permitted to 
possess personal firearms on firing ranges located on Bureau of Prisons 
property, where constant possession and control of the firearm is 
maintained; and (3) an officer or employee of the Bureau of Prisons who 
resides on Bureau of Prisons property may store personal firearms in 
secure locations designated by the Warden, other than residences.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/07/06                    71 FR 38543
NPRM Comment Period End         08/08/06
Final Action                    02/00/07

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-AB37
_______________________________________________________________________




1944. SMOKING/NO SMOKING AREAS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 18 USC 1512, 3621, 3622, 3624, 4001, 4005, 
4042, 4081, 4082 (Repealed in part as to offenses committed on or after 
November 1, 1987); 18 USC 4161 to 4166 (Repealed as to offenses 
committed on or after November 1, 1987); 28 USC 509 and 510; PL 99-500, 
sec 209

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 551

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to 
revise regulations pertaining to smoking/no smoking for inmates in 
Bureau facilities. The revised regulations indicate that smoking is 
generally prohibited in and on the grounds of Bureau institutions and 
offices, with the following two exceptions: Smoking is permitted as 
part of an authorized inmate religious activity; and, for all persons 
who wish to enter, or are present inside, Bureau facilities, other than 
inmates in Bureau custody, smoking is permitted only in smoking areas 
designated by the Warden. This rule also clarifies that possession of 
smoking apparatus and tobacco in any form is prohibited for inmates, 
unless as part of an authorized inmate religious activity. Smoking is 
defined as inhaling the smoke of any substance through the use of 
smoking apparatus including, but not limited to, cigars, cigarettes, or 
pipes. We intend this amendment to promote a clean air environment and 
to protect the health and safety of staff and inmates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/12/06                    71 FR 27652
NPRM Comment Period End         07/11/06
Final Action                    01/00/07

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-AB42

[[Page 73506]]

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Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1945. PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION AND TREATMENT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 549

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/29/03                    68 FR 74892
NPRM Comment Period End         02/27/04


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-AB20
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Bureau of Prisons (BOP)



_______________________________________________________________________




1946. VICTIM/WITNESS NOTIFICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/04/06

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-AB25
_______________________________________________________________________




1947. INCOMING PUBLICATIONS: SECURITY MEASURES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 540

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/04/06

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-AB31
_______________________________________________________________________




1948. CLASSIFICATION AND PROGRAM REVIEW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 524

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/23/06                    71 FR 36007
Final Action Effective          07/24/06

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-AB32
_______________________________________________________________________




1949. BUREAU OF PRISONS CENTRAL OFFICE, REGIONAL OFFICES, INSTITUTIONS, 
AND STAFF TRAINING CENTERS: REMOVAL OF ADDRESSES FROM RULES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 503; 28 CFR 543

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/31/06                    71 FR 51748
Final Rule Effective            10/02/06

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-AB36
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



_______________________________________________________________________




1950. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN PUBLIC 
ACCOMMODATIONS AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 64 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1190-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




1951. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE AND LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT SERVICES (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 65 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1190-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________




1952. THE FAILURE TO SELECT CAUSE OF ACTION OF THE AMERICAN 
COMPETITIVENESS AND WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1998

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1182(n)(5); 8 USC 1103(a); 8 USC 1182(n); 8 USC 
1324b

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 44.500; 28 CFR 68

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 73507]]

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 certain employers deemed ``H-1B dependent'' that deny 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). Although 
this cause of action, originally enacted in ACWIA, sunset on October 1, 
2003, it was revived in the H-1B Visa Reform Act of 2004.
This rule also changes regulations of the Office of the Chief 
Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) of the Executive Office for 
Immigration Review (EOIR) to provide for the review of arbitrators' 
decisions and, where appropriate, the award of administrative relief 
for a ``failure to select'' cause of action under the American 
Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1988. This new cause 
of action allows an aggrieved party to file a complaint against a 
covered employer when it seeks to hire an H-1B visa holder over an 
equally or better qualified United States worker who applied for the 
job. Arbitrators of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service will 
adjudicate the complaints. The regulation also allows the Office of the 
Chief Administrative Hearing Officer to review the Arbitrator's 
findings, if necessary, and to impose remedies against the employer. 
This rule is being coordinated with EOIR, the Department of Labor 
(DOL), and the FMCS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: 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 ``whistle blower'' clause to protect H-1B workers 
who filed complaints against their employer.

Agency Contact: Katherine A. Baldwin, Deputy 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

Kevin J. Chapman, Acting General Counsel, Department of Justice, 
Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 
2600, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1190-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________




1953. 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 certain 
States and their political subdivisions (covered jurisdictions) to 
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 many 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                            04/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: John K. Tanner, Chief, Voting Section, Department of 
Justice, Civil Rights Division, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202 514-2386

RIN: 1190-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________




1954. AMENDMENTS TO COORDINATION OF ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION IN 
FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 12250

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, and published in the Federal 
Register on August 26, 2003, the Department of Justice and

[[Page 73508]]

other Federal agencies conformed their regulations to the CRRA.
In the rulemaking described under this RIN (1190-AA52) the Department 
of Justice proposes to make conforming 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 1973, 28 CFR 41.1 to 41.58. 
The proposed amendments explicitly incorporate the CRRA's definitions 
of ``program or activity'' and ``program'' into the Department's title 
VI and section 504 coordination regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1955. 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: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 28 USC 509

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Shanetta Cutlar, Chief, Special Litigation Section, 
Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, 601 D Street NW, Patrick 
Henry Building, Room 5034, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-0195

RIN: 1190-AA53
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Civil Rights Division (CRT)



_______________________________________________________________________




1956. AMENDMENTS TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S GUIDELINES ON IMPLEMENTATION 
OF THE LANGUAGE MINORITY PROVISIONS OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 28 USC 509 to 510; 42 USC 1973b; 42 USC 
1973j(d); 42 USC 1973aa-1a to 1973aa-2

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 55

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The language minority provisions of the Voting Rights Act, 
sections 4(f)(4) and 203, require that certain States and political 
subdivisions of States (covered jurisdictions) provide materials and 
information about elections and voting in one or more languages other 
than English. Under section 203, coverage determinations are based on 
Census data, made by the Director of the Census, become effective upon 
publication in the Federal Register, and are not subject to judicial 
review. In 1976, the Department first issued guidelines on 
implementation of the language minority provisions of the Voting Rights 
Act to assist jurisdictions in understanding how the Department 
measures compliance and enforces these provisions. A table listing 
jurisdictions covered by both section 4(f)(4) and section 203, as well 
as the language minority group or groups for which each is covered, is 
included as an appendix to the guidelines. In subsequent years, the 
Department has amended these guidelines to reflect changes enacted in 
the section 203 coverage formula and new section 203 determinations by 
the Director of the Census, which have been made after each decennial 
census. The last such revisions to the guidelines were published as a 
final rule without notice or comment period (58 FR 35371; July 1, 
1993). On July 26, 2002, the Director of the Census published in the 
Federal Register new section 203 determinations based on 2000 Census 
data (67 FR 48871; July 26, 2002). The appendix should be updated to 
reflect these determinations currently in effect. The section 4(f)(4) 
determinations have not changed. On July 27, 2006, the President signed 
the ``Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting 
Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments of 2006,'' Public Law 109-
246, 120 Stat. 577, which includes three provisions affecting section 
203 of the Voting Rights Act. In addition, the expiration date for 
section 4(f)(4) and 203, as well as the identification of the census 
data for making section 203 determinations, should be changed to 
reflect the amendments to the Voting Rights Act enacted in 2006.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John K. Tanner, Chief, Voting Section, Department of

[[Page 73509]]

Justice, Civil Rights Division, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202 514-2386

RIN: 1190-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)



_______________________________________________________________________




1957. IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC LAW 105-277 RELATING TO SECURE GUN 
STORAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552(a); 18 USC 847; 18 USC 921 to 931; 44 USC 
3504(h)

CFR Citation: 27 CFR 478

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Justice is amending the regulations of the 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to implement 
the provisions of Public Law 105-277, Making Omnibus Consolidated and 
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for fiscal year 1999. The 
amendments are with regard to: 1) Certification by applicants for 
dealers' licenses that secure gun storage or safety devices will be 
available at any place where firearms are sold to nonlicensed 
individuals and 2) an amended definition of ``antique firearm,'' to 
include certain muzzle loading firearms. In addition, the Gun Control 
Act of 1968 establishes categories of individuals who are prohibited 
from possessing a firearm. A provision of Public Law 105-277, the 
Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1999, added aliens in a nonimmigrant 
classification as an additional prohibited category. In the same Act, 
the Attorney General was authorized to grant a waiver for individuals 
disqualified by the new prohibited category. The waiver petition will 
be granted, inter alia, upon an applicant showing proof of 180 days of 
residency and a statement of character from the applicant's embassy or 
consulate and upon a determination by the Attorney General that the 
waiver should be granted in the interests of justice so as not to 
jeopardize public safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1512-AC67. The ``Waiver 
for Firearm Prohibition on Nonimmigrant Visa Holders'' (RIN 1140-AA21) 
has been incorporated into this rulemaking proceeding.

Agency Contact: James Ficaretta, Program Manager, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 650 
Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20226
Phone: 202 927-8203

RIN: 1140-AA10
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)



_______________________________________________________________________




1958. COMMERCE IN EXPLOSIVES--EXPLOSIVE PEST CONTROL DEVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 847

CFR Citation: 27 CFR 555

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Justice is amending the regulations of the 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to provide a 
limited exemption from the requirements of part 555 for wildlife pest 
control devices that are used for agricultural and other pest control 
operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/29/03                     68 FR 4402
NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/03
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1512-AC80

Agency Contact: James Ficaretta, Program Manager, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 650 
Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20226
Phone: 202 927-8203

RIN: 1140-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________




1959. COMMERCE IN FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION (OMNIBUS CONSOLIDATED 
APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1997)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 847; 18 USC 921 to 931

CFR Citation: 27 CFR 478

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 contains 
amendments to the Gun Control Act of 1968 (18 U.S.C. chapter 44). These 
amendments add to the category of ``prohibited persons'' anyone 
convicted of a ``misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.'' The 
amendments require individuals acquiring handguns from Federal firearms 
licensees to certify (in accordance with the Brady Handgun Violence 
Prevention Act) that they have not been convicted of such a crime. The 
amendments also provide for sales between Federal firearms licensees of 
curio and relic firearms away from their licensed premises.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/30/98                    63 FR 35551
Interim Final Rule              06/30/98                    63 FR 35520
NPRM Comment Period End         09/28/98
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 73510]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1512-AB64

Agency Contact: James Ficaretta, Program Manager, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 650 
Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20226
Phone: 202 927-8203

RIN: 1140-AA04
_______________________________________________________________________




1960. PUBLIC LAW 105-277, MAKING OMNIBUS CONSOLIDATED AND EMERGENCY 
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FY `99 RELATING TO FIREARMS DISABILITIES 
FOR NONIMMIGRANT ALIENS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552(a); 18 USC 847; 18 USC 921 to 931; 44 USC 
3504(h)

CFR Citation: 27 CFR 478

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Justice is amending the regulations of the 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to implement 
the provisions of Public Law 105-277, Making Omnibus Consolidated and 
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for fiscal year 1999. The 
amendments implement the law by prohibiting, with certain exceptions, 
the transfer to and possession of firearms by aliens admitted to the 
United States under a nonimmigrant visa.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/05/02                     67 FR 5428
Interim Final Rule              02/05/02                     67 FR 5422
NPRM Comment Period End         05/06/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/06/02
Final Rule                      11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1512-AB93

Agency Contact: James Ficaretta, Program Manager, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 650 
Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20226
Phone: 202 927-8203

RIN: 1140-AA08
_______________________________________________________________________




1961. MACHINE GUNS, DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, AND CERTAIN OTHER FIREARMS--
AMENDED DEFINITION OF ``PISTOL''

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 26 USC 7805

CFR Citation: 27 CFR 479

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Justice is amending the regulations 
relating to machine guns, destructive devices, and certain other 
firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act (NFA) for the Bureau 
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to clarify the 
definition of the term ``pistol'' and to define more clearly exceptions 
to the ``pistol'' definition. The added language is necessary to 
clarify that certain weapons, including any weapon disguised to look 
like an item other than a firearm or any gun that fires more than one 
shot without manual reloading by a single function of the trigger, are 
not pistols and are classified as ``any other weapon'' under the NFA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/07/05                    70 FR 17624
NPRM Comment Period End         05/09/05
Final Action                    11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James P. Ficaretta, Program Manager, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 650 
Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20226
Phone: 202 927-8203

RIN: 1140-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________




1962. COMMERCE IN EXPLOSIVES--AMENDED DEFINITION OF PROPELLANT ACTUATED 
DEVICE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 847

CFR Citation: 27 CFR 555

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Justice is proposing to amend the 
regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 
(ATF) to clarify that the term ``propellant actuated device'' does not 
include hobby rocket motors or rocket-motor reload kits consisting of 
or containing ammonium perchlorate composite propellant (APCP), black 
powder, or other similar low explosives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/11/06                    71 FR 46174
NPRM Comment Period End         11/09/06
Final Action                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James P. Ficaretta, Program Manager, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 650 
Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20226
Phone: 202 927-8203

RIN: 1140-AA24
_______________________________________________________________________




1963. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK ACT OF 2005

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 847; 18 USC 921 to 931

CFR Citation: 27 CFR 478

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Justice is amending the regulations of the 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to implement 
the provisions of the Child Safety Lock Act of 2005, section 5 of 
Public Law 109-92. This rule implements the statute, which in general 
makes it unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or 
licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer any handgun to any 
person, other than another licensee, unless the transferee (buyer) is 
provided with a secure gun storage or safety device for that handgun.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

[[Page 73511]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James P. Ficaretta, Program Manager, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 650 
Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20226
Phone: 202 927-8203

RIN: 1140-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________




1964. THE U.S. MUNITIONS IMPORT LIST AND IMPORT RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE 
TO CERTAIN COUNTRIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 22 USC 2778

CFR Citation: 27 CFR 447

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives is 
amending the regulations to revise the U.S. Munitions Import List and 
the proscribed countries list based upon sanctions or embargoes imposed 
by the U.S. State Department.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Gillis, Department of Justice, Bureau of 
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 650 Massachusetts Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20226
Phone: 202 927-0396
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1140-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)



_______________________________________________________________________




1965. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAFE EXPLOSIVES ACT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 27 CFR 555

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/20/03                    68 FR 13768
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/18/03
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James P. Ficaretta
Phone: 202 927-8203

RIN: 1140-AA00
_______________________________________________________________________




1966. COMMERCE IN EXPLOSIVES (INCLUDING EXPLOSIVES IN THE FIREWORKS 
INDUSTRY) (RULEMAKING RESULTING FROM A SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 27 CFR 555

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

General Notice of Regulatory 
Review                          01/10/97                     62 FR 1386
NPRM                            01/29/03                     68 FR 4406
NPRM Comment Period End         04/29/03
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/23/03                    68 FR 37109
NPRM Reopened Comment Period End07/07/03
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Ficaretta
Phone: 202 927-8203

RIN: 1140-AA01
_______________________________________________________________________




1967. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR PERSONS ACQUIRING FIREARMS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 27 CFR 478

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/21/97                    62 FR 19446
Interim Final Rule              04/21/97                    62 FR 19442
NPRM Comment Period End         07/21/97
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/21/97
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Ficaretta
Phone: 202 927-8203

RIN: 1140-AA05
_______________________________________________________________________




1968. IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC LAW 104-208, THE OMNIBUS CONSOLIDATED 
APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1997, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL 
REPOSITORY FOR ARSON AND EXPLOSIVES INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 27 CFR 555

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/15/01                    66 FR 57404
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/02
Final Action                    01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: James Ficaretta
Phone: 202 927-8203

RIN: 1140-AA06
_______________________________________________________________________




1969. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAFE EXPLOSIVES ACT--DELIVERY OF EXPLOSIVE 
MATERIALS BY COMMON OR CONTRACT CARRIER

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 27 CFR 555

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/11/03                    68 FR 53509
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/11/03

[[Page 73512]]

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/14/03
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James P. Ficaretta
Phone: 202 927-8203

RIN: 1140-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________




1970. COMMERCE IN EXPLOSIVES--SEPARATION DISTANCES OF AMMONIUM NITRATE 
AND BLASTING AGENTS FROM EXPLOSIVES OR BLASTING AGENTS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 27 CFR 555

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Gillis
Phone: 202 927-0396
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1140-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________




1971. COMMERCE IN FIREARMS--AMENDED DEFINITION OF ``ALIEN ILLEGALLY OR 
UNLAWFULLY IN THE UNITED STATES''

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 27 CFR 478

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Gillis
Phone: 202 927-0396
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1140-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________




1972. [bull] COMMERCE IN EXPLOSIVES--AMENDED DEFINITION OF ``BULK 
SALUTES'' AND STORAGE OF SHOCK TUBE WITH DETONATORS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 847

CFR Citation: 27 CFR 555

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Justice is amending the regulations of the 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) by revising 
the definition for the term ``bulk salutes'' and by allowing shock tube 
to be stored with detonators.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/29/03                     68 FR 4406
NPRM Comment Period End         04/29/03
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/23/03                    68 FR 37109
Reopened NPRM Comment Period End07/07/03
Final Action                    01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule addresses certain proposals made in 
RIN 1140-AA01; transferred from RIN 1512-AB48

Agency Contact: James P. Ficaretta, Program Manager, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 650 
Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20226
Phone: 202 927-8203

RIN: 1140-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




1973. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF THE USA PATRIOT IMPROVEMENT AND 
REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2005 REGARDING TRAFFICKING IN CONTRABAND 
CIGARETTES OR SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2341 to 2346

CFR Citation: 27 CFR 646

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Justice is amending the regulations of the 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to implement 
a provision of the USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 
2005 regarding trafficking in contraband cigarettes or smokeless 
tobacco. Section 121 of the Act contains several amendments to the 
Contraband Cigarette Trafficking Act, 18 U.S.C. chapter 114.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James P. Ficaretta, Program Manager, Department of 
Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 650 
Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20226
Phone: 202 927-8203

RIN: 1140-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)



_______________________________________________________________________




1974. COMMERCE IN EXPLOSIVES--HOBBY ROCKET MOTORS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 27 CFR 555

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/11/06                    71 FR 46079
Final Action Effective          10/10/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James P. Ficaretta
Phone: 202 927-8203

RIN: 1140-AA25

[[Page 73513]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1975. 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 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/18/96                    61 FR 49086
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/18/96
NPRM                            07/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-142

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________




1976. ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTIONS FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1306

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is revising its regulations to permit DEA-registered 
prescribers to write and sign prescriptions electronically. These 
revised regulations would be in 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 revised 
regulations would reduce paperwork and transaction times for DEA 
registrants who dispense or prescribe controlled substances. The 
revised 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 revised regulations are consistent with 
paperwork reduction mandates. These revised regulations also respond to 
the requirements of Public Law 106-229, the ``Electronic Signatures in 
Global and National Commerce Act,'' while ensuring security and 
authentication.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/05/01                    66 FR 13274
NPRM                            06/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-218

URL For Public Comments:
[email protected]

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________




1977. 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 revising and reorganizing 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 clarify 
and to reorganize the current regulations further. The regulations will 
be drafted in plain language to make them easier to understand.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-221

URL For Public Comments:
[email protected]

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________




1978. 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. This rule establishes a concentration limit for chemical 
mixtures containing GBL. Currently, all chemical mixtures containing 
GBL are exempt from regulation. These mixtures will remain exempt until 
publication of a final rule. GBL is used in the illicit manufacture of 
gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), a Schedule I controlled substance.

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

[[Page 73514]]

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-222

URL For Public Comments:
[email protected]

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

Related RIN: Related to 1117-AA31
RIN: 1117-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________




1979. 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. By this rulemaking (1117-AA66), DEA is making 
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. Based on information available, DEA 
will 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                           01/31/03                     68 FR 4968
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/01/03
NPRM                            05/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-228

URL For Public Comments:
[email protected]

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

Related RIN: Related to 1117-AA31, Related to 1117-AA57
RIN: 1117-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________




1980. ELECTRONIC APPLICATION FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND LISTED 
CHEMICAL REGISTRATION: TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS

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 1301; 21 CFR 1309

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is amending its regulations to acknowledge the use of the 
electronic equivalent to the DEA official paper registration 
application forms, which are legally required for every person who 
manufactures, distributes, dispenses, imports, or exports any 
controlled substance. The use of electronic application forms will 
reduce paperwork and transaction times for DEA registrants who choose 
to apply for controlled substances registration electronically. 
Electronic application for registration is in addition to, not a 
replacement of, the current paper-based application system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-256

URL For Public Comments:
[email protected]

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________




1981. LIMITED EXEMPTION FOR PEYOTE USE IN TRADITIONAL CEREMONIES WITH A 
TRADITIONAL INDIAN RELIGION BY MEMBERS OF FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN 
TRIBES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 821; 21 USC 822(d); 21 USC 871(b)

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1306.31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is amending its 
regulation addressing the use of peyote to clarify that the possession, 
transportation, and use of peyote is lawful only when such activities 
are engaged in by a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe for 
bona fide traditional ceremonial purposes in connection with the 
practice of a traditional Indian religion. This rule is designed to 
bring the language of DEA's regulatory exemption for the limited use of 
peyote into harmony with the historical purpose for the regulatory 
exemption and to comport with the language of the American Indian 
Religious Freedom Act Amendments of 1994. Use, possession, and 
transportation of peyote, as well as the cultivation, harvesting, and 
distribution of peyote, other than as permitted by the American Indian 
Religious Freedom Act amendments, is permissible only pursuant to a DEA 
registration and in accordance with the Controlled Substances Act and 
applicable State laws.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/07

[[Page 73515]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket DEA-268

URL For Public Comments:
dea,diversion.policy/@usdoj.gov

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________




1982. REEXPORTATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 952; 21 USC 953; 21 USC 954; 21 USC 957; 21 USC 
958

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1312

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking amends existing DEA regulations to allow for 
the reexportation of Schedules I and II controlled substances and 
narcotic controlled substances in Schedule III and IV from the United 
States to another country for subsequent reexport from that country to 
a second country if certain conditions and safeguards are met. These 
amendments are being made to implement the Controlled Substances Export 
Reform Act of 2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/18/06                    71 FR 61436
NPRM Comment Period End         12/18/06
Final Action                    08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket DEA-276

URL For More Information:
www.regulations.gov

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AB00
_______________________________________________________________________




1983. [bull] AUTHORIZED SOURCES OF NARCOTIC RAW MATERIAL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 952; 21 USC 953; 21 USC 954; 21 USC 957; 21 USC 
958

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1312

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is amending its regulations to update the list of non-
traditional countries authorized to export narcotic raw materials to 
the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/04/06                    71 FR 58519
NPRM Comment Period End         12/04/06
Final Action                    05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket DEA-282

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Christine A. Sannerud Ph.D., Chief, Drug and Chemical 
Evaluation Section, Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, 
Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7183

RIN: 1117-AB03
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1984. 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. 
The final rule implementing these regulations provided an exemption 
from the recordkeeping and reporting requirements both domestic and 
import transactions in mixtures containing the List II chemicals 
acetone, ethyl ether, 2-butanone, and tolune which had not been 
discussed as part of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. As this 
exemption was implemented on an interim basis, DEA must publish a final 
rule regarding this exemption.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/16/98                    63 FR 49506
NPRM Comment Period End         04/16/99
NPRM Comment Period Extended    09/12/99                     64 FR 7144
Final Rule                      12/15/04                    69 FR 74957
Correction                      01/04/05                      70 FR 294
Comment Period End              01/14/05
Final Rule Effective            01/14/05
Temporary Waiver                02/04/05                     70 FR 5925
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-137
TRANSFERRED RIN: This rulemaking RIN 1117-AA31 (a former ``parent'' 
RIN) continues the ``child'' rulemaking previously listed in its 
timetable as RIN 1117-AA76. Former RIN 1117-AA76 was transferred to RIN 
1117-AA31 because the computer system used by the Regulatory 
Information Service Center (RISC) to compile the Unified Agenda no 
longer supports ``parent'' and ``child'' RINs. This rulemaking is not a 
new action.

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration

[[Page 73516]]

Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________




1985. CLARIFICATION OF REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL 
PRACTITIONERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 821; 21 USC 822; 21 USC 823; 21 USC 824; 21 USC 
871 (b); . . .

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is publishing this rule to clarify its registration 
requirements regarding practitioners practicing in more than one State. 
There is confusion within the regulated industry regarding whether a 
practitioner who practices and is registered in one State and wishes to 
practice and prescribe in another State must register with DEA in the 
second State. To address the confusion caused by the regulation as 
currently written, DEA is amending its regulations to make it clear 
that when an individual practitioner who practices and is registered in 
one State seeks to practice and prescribe controlled substances in 
another State, he/she must obtain a separate DEA registration for the 
subsequent State.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/07/04                    69 FR 70576
NPRM Comment Period End         02/07/05
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-244

URL For Public Comments:
[email protected]

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________




1986. CHANGES IN THE REGULATION OF IODINE AND ITS CHEMICAL MIXTURES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 802; 21 USC 830; 21 USC 871(b); 21 USC 890

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking changes the regulation of the listed chemical 
iodine. The regulatory changes are to 1) move iodine from List II into 
List I, 2) remove the exemption for import and export transactions in 
iodine, 3) remove the threshold for iodine, and 4) establish a 
concentration limit of 2.2 percent for the automatic exemption of 
chemical mixtures containing iodine.
These changes are expected to remove deficiencies in the current 
regulatory controls, which have been exploited by traffickers. When 
finalized, persons handling regulated transactions of iodine will need 
to be registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration.
This regulation revises regulatory controls that will apply to iodine 
crystals and iodine chemical mixtures which contain greater than 2.2 
percent iodine. This regulation will therefore control iodine crystals 
and strong iodine tinctures/solutions (e.g., 7 percent iodine) that do 
not have common household uses and instead have limited application in 
livestock, horses and for disinfection of equipment. Household 
products, such as 2 percent iodine tincture/solution and household 
disinfectants containing iodine complexes, will not be adversely 
impacted by this regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/11/06                    71 FR 46144
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/06
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-257

URL For Public Comments:
[email protected]

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA93
_______________________________________________________________________




1987. DEFINITION OF POSITIONAL ISOMER AS IT PERTAINS TO THE CONTROL OF 
SCHEDULE I CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 802; 21 USC 871(b); 21 USC 951; 21 USC 958(f)

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and its implementing 
regulations specify which hallucinogenic substances are considered 
Schedule I controlled substances. The CSA states that all salts, 
isomers and salts of isomers of these substances are also Schedule I 
controlled substances.
The CSA states that the term ``isomers'' as it pertains to Schedule I 
hallucinogens shall include ``optical, positional and geometric 
isomers.'' This rule adds a specific, technical definition for the term 
``positional isomer`` as it relates to Schedule I hallucinogens. The 
definition includes precise language that will allow for an unambiguous 
determination of which isomers of Schedule I hallucinogenic substances 
are considered to be ''positional,`` and therefore subject to Schedule 
I control.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/25/06                    71 FR 30097
NPRM Comment Period End         07/24/06
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket DEA-260

URL For Public Comments:
[email protected]

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________




1988. SCHEDULES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: EXEMPT ANABOLIC STEROID 
PRODUCTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 811

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CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1308.33; 21 CFR 1308.34

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule adds two products to the list of anabolic steroid 
products exempted from requirements of the Controlled Substances Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/03/06                    71 FR 10835
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/03/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: DEA-277

URL For More Information:
www.regulations.gov

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA98
_______________________________________________________________________




1989. DISPENSING AND PRESCRIBING APPROVED NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES 
FOR MAINTENANCE OR DETOXIFICATION TREATMENT; REMOVAL OF PATIENT 
LIMITATION FOR DISPENSING OR PRESCRIBING BY INDIVIDUAL PRACTITIONERS

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: DEA is amending its regulations to remove the group practice 
limitation for practitioners who dispense or prescribe certain narcotic 
drugs for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment. These 
changes will make the DEA regulations consistent with recent changes to 
the Controlled Substances Act that removed the patient limitation on 
prescribing drug addiction treatments by practitioners in group 
practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/07
Final Action Effective          02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket DEA-275

URL For More Information:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA99
_______________________________________________________________________




1990. [bull] ISSUANCE OF MULTIPLE PRESCRIPTIONS FOR SCHEDULE II 
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1306

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DEA is amending its regulations to allow practitioners to 
provide individual patients with multiple prescriptions, to be filled 
sequentially, for the same schedule II controlled substance, with such 
multiple prescriptions having the combined effect of allowing a patient 
to receive over time up to a 90-day supply of that controlled 
substance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/06/06                    71 FR 52724
NPRM Comment Period End         11/06/06
Final Action                    05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket DEA-287

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AB01
_______________________________________________________________________




1991. [bull] TECHNICAL CORRECTION OF TWO ANABOLIC STEROID NAMES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 21 USC 802

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1300.01

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this rule is to correct the chemical names of 
two anabolic steroids in the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) 
regulations. The Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 included 
typographical errors in the chemical names of two anabolic steroids 
listed as Schedule III substances. Section 1180 of the Violence Against 
Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 corrects 
these typographical errors. This final rule amends DEA regulations to 
conform to the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket DEA-288

URL For More Information:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AB02
_______________________________________________________________________




1992. [bull] SCHEDULES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: EXEMPT ANABOLIC STEROID 
PRODUCTS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1308

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Drug Enforcement Administration is designating six 
pharmaceutical preparations as exempt anabolic steroid products under 
the Controlled Substances Act.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/01/06
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/31/06
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket DEA-289

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Christine A. Sannerud Ph.D., Chief, Drug and Chemical 
Evaluation Section, Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, 
Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7183

RIN: 1117-AB04
_______________________________________________________________________




1993. [bull] RETAIL SALES OF SCHEDULED LISTED PRODUCTS; SELF-
CERTIFICATION OF REGULATED SELLERS OF SCHEDULED LISTED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1300; 21 CFR 1309; 21 CFR 1310; 21 CFR 1314

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, September 30, 2006, title VII of 
Public Law 109-177.

Abstract: This rule implements retail provisions of the Combat 
Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 (title VII of Pub. L. 109-177). 
Provisions include daily and 30-day sales limits for these products, 
product placement requirements (behind the counter), logbook and 
identification requirements for purchasers, training of employees of 
the seller, and self-certification by the seller regarding compliance 
of the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/26/06                    71 FR 56008
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/21/06
Interim Final Rule Effective: 
Sections 1314.20, 1314.25, and 
1314.30                         09/30/06
Correction                      10/13/06                    71 FR 60609
Interim Final Rule Effective: 
Section 1314.30(a)(2)           11/27/06
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/27/06
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket DEA-291

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________




1994. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMBAT METHAMPHETAMINE EPIDEMIC ACT 
OF 2005; NOTICE OF TRANSFERS FOLLOWING IMPORTATION OR EXPORTATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 802; 21 USC 830; 21 USC 871(b); 21 USC 951; 21 
USC 958(f); 21 USC 971

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1300; 21 CFR 1313

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the ``spot market'' [provisions] of the 
Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 (title VII of Pub. L. 109-
177). Importers, exporters and persons conducting international 
transactions of all List I and List II chemicals will now be required 
to provide DEA with information on the person to whom they will 
transfer the listed chemicals and the amount to be transferred, and 
must now provide a return declaration once the importation, exportation 
or international transaction has occurred. These provisions will allow 
DEA to monitor efficiently the flow of chemicals which can be used 
illicitly to manufacture controlled substances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket DEA-292

URL For More Information:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________




1995. [bull] INFORMATION ON FOREIGN CHAIN OF DISTRIBUTION FOR CERTAIN 
LIST I CHEMICALS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 802; 21 USC 830; 21 USC 871(b); 21 USC 970

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1313

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, which was 
enacted on March 9, 2006, requires DEA to collect from importers of 
ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine all information 
known to the importer on the chain of distribution of the chemical from 
the manufacturer to the importer. DEA is amending its regulations to 
incorporate the requirement for this information into the import 
declaration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/06
Final Action Effective          01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket DEA-295

URL For More Information:
www.regulations.com

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AB07

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1996. [bull] IMPORT AND PRODUCTION QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN LIST I CHEMICALS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 821; 21 USC 826; 21 USC 871(b); 21 USC 952

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1315

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the import and production quota 
provisions of the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 (title 
VII of Pub. L. 109-177). These provisions require ephedrine, 
pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine be subject to the production 
quota provisions for Schedule I and II controlled substances, and 
establishes new requirements for import quotas for these three List I 
chemicals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/06
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/00/07
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket DEA-293

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AB08
_______________________________________________________________________




1997. [bull] REGISTRATION LIST REQUIREMENTS FOR LIST I CHEMICALS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 821 tp 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: This rule supports those rules implementing the Combat 
Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 (title VII, Pub. L. 109-177) by 
ensuring that every location which manufactures the List I chemicals 
ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, or a drug product 
containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, is 
registered with the DEA to conduct this activity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/06
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/00/07
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket DEA-294

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

Related RIN: Related to 1117-AB08
RIN: 1117-AB09
_______________________________________________________________________




1998. [bull] REMOVAL OF THRESHOLDS FOR THE LIST I CHEMICALS EPHEDRINE, 
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, AND PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 802; 21 USC 827(h); 21 USC 830; 21 USC 871(b); 
21 USC 890

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes domestic, import, and export thresholds for 
the List I chemicals ephedrine, pseudoephedrine and 
phenylpropanolamine. This action is being taken both to implement the 
quota provisions of the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 and 
due to the potential for diversion of these List I Chemicals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/00/07
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/00/07
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket DEA-296

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

Related RIN: Related to 1117-AB08
RIN: 1117-AB10
_______________________________________________________________________




1999. [bull] ELIMINATION OF EXEMPTION FOR CHEMICAL MIXTURES CONTAINING 
THE LIST I CHEMICALS EPHEDRINE AND/OR PSEUDOEPHEDRINE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 21 USC 802; 21 USC 827(h); 21 USC 871(b); 21 USC 830; 
21 USC 890

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule supports implementation of the quota provisions of 
the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 by removing the 
concentration limits for chemical mixtures containing the list I 
chemicals ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. This rule also removes the 
exemption for harvested plant materials. The effect of this rule is to 
make any chemical mixture, including plant material, which contains 
ephedrine or pseudoephedrine subject to all DEA regulatory 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/06
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/00/07
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 73520]]

Additional Information: Docket DEA-284

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
Phone: 202 307-7297

Related RIN: Related to 1117-AB08
RIN: 1117-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2000. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR HANDLERS OF PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, EPHEDRINE, 
AND PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1309

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/30/04                    69 FR 45616
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2001. CONTROL OF SODIUM PERMANGANATE AS A LIST II CHEMICAL

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1310

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/17/06                    71 FR 60823
Final Action Effective          12/18/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________




2002. REVISION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF LIST 
I AND LIST II CHEMICALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1313

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/25/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly
Phone: 202 307-7297

RIN: 1117-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________




2003. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND LIST I CHEMICAL REGISTRATION AND 
REREGISTRATION APPLICATION FEES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: CFR 1301; CFR 1309

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/29/06                    71 FR 51105
Final Action Effective          11/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly
Phone: 202 307-7297

Related RIN: Related to 1117-AA50
RIN: 1117-AA96
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)



_______________________________________________________________________




2004. 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 1003

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Department's 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

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appealing such sanctions. The rule also adds an additional ground for 
disciplinary sanctions under 8 CFR section 1003.102 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                            05/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Chapman, Acting General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2600, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1125-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________




2005. 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 1003; 8 CFR 1240

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends Department regulations by establishing 
procedures for 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                            04/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Chapman, Acting General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2600, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1125-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________




2006. INTERNATIONAL MATCHMAKING ORGANIZATIONS; CIVIL PENALTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101, 1103, 1324a, 1324b, 1324c, 1375a; PL 109-
162, 119 Stat 3068; 5 USC 301, 554

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Department of Justice regulations by 
specifying the procedures for adjudicating alleged violations by 
international matchmaking organizations (IMOs) doing business in the 
United States, that fail to provide required information to persons 
recruited for matchmaking through these entities or that fail to search 
sex offender registries. This rule implements the procedures for the 
disposition of cases arising under section 833 of the International 
Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005. This rule is necessary to deter 
fraudulent marriages and the exploitation or recruits by IMOs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Chapman, Acting General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2600, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1615-AA11
RIN: 1125-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________




2007. EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW; RULES GOVERNING 
IMMIGRATION PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 8 USC 1101, note; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1229; 8 
USC 1229a; 8 USC 1231; 8 USC 1231, note; 8 USC 1245; 8 USC 1324b; 8 USC 
1362; 28 USC 509 to 519; 28 USC 1746; sec 2 Reorg Plan No 2 of 1950, 3 
CFR 1949 to 1953 Comp, p 1002; PL 105-100, sec 203; PL 106-386, sec 
1506; PL 106-386, sec 1510; PL 106-554, sec 1505; PL 106-554, sec 1510

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1003; 8 CFR 1161; 8 CFR 1171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the procedures before immigration judges 
and the Board of Immigration Appeals of the Executive Office for 
Immigration Review (EOIR), to clarify and improve the administrative 
adjudication of immigration proceedings. The rule is intended to 
improve fairness to aliens and to the Government, represented by the 
Department of Homeland Security, in removal, exclusion, deportation, 
asylum-only and other proceedings, reduce delays in the adjudicative 
process, enable EOIR to better manage its caseload, reduce the existing 
backlog

[[Page 73522]]

of cases, and provide for better focus on cases presenting significant 
issues of law and fact for resolution.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Chapman, Acting General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2600, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1125-AA53
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)



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2008. 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 1240

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the regulations of the Executive Office for 
Immigration Review by eliminating the conditional grant process at 8 
CFR 1240.21 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                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Chapman, Acting General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2600, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1125-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________




2009. AUTHORITIES DELEGATED TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR 
IMMIGRATION REVIEW AND THE CHIEF IMMIGRATION JUDGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 1003; 8 CFR 1240

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) 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 and the Chief Immigration Judge is that they 
cannot direct the result of a case adjudication assigned to someone 
else.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/26/00                    65 FR 81434
NPRM Comment Period End         02/26/01
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Chapman, Acting General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2600, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1125-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________




2010. 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 and 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 1003

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This 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. EOIR will be publishing a final rule to 
respond to comments and complete this rulemaking.

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                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Chapman, Acting General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2600, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1125-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________




2011. 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 to 1953 Comp, p 1002; sec 203 of PL 105-100, 111 
Stat 2196-200; secs 1506 and 1510 of PL 106-386, 114 Stat 1527-29, 
1531-32; sec 1505 of PL 106-554, 114 Stat 2763A-326 to 2763A-328

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1003

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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/28/02                    67 FR 36799
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/29/02
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Chapman, Acting General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2600, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1125-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




2012. EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW ATTORNEY/REPRESENTATIVE 
REGISTRY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1362

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1001.1; 8 CFR 1003.0

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule concerns the Attorney General's authority to 
authorize practitioners to represent aliens in immigration proceedings 
pursuant to statute. Under the pertinent statutory provision, aliens in 
immigration proceedings ``shall have the privilege of being represented 
(at no expense to the Government) by such counsel, authorized to 
practice in such proceedings, as he shall choose.'' 8 U.S.C. 1362
The rule arises out of EOIR's electronic Government initiatives, which 
when fully implemented, will enable electronic case access and filing 
for individuals in immigration proceedings before EOIR. In essence, the 
rule amends the current definitions of ``attorney'' and 
``representative,'' the classes of individuals authorized to represent 
aliens, to include only those persons who have registered with EOIR.
Additionally, the rule delegates authority to the Director to require 
such a registration, and to establish procedures for registration. In 
concert with that authority, the rule permits the Director to 
administratively suspend from practice before EOIR any practitioner who 
fails to comply with registration procedures and requirements.
Functionally, practitioners will be required to register with EOIR over 
a secure Internet connection, by providing name, address(es), date of 
birth, last four digits of social security number, and bar admission 
data. Registered practitioners will be assigned a unique User ID and 
password that will authorize them to conduct electronic transactions 
with EOIR from desktop personal computers.
Registration of practitioners assures the functionality, security, and 
success of EOIR's electronic Government initiative, and serves as a 
prerequisite to electronic case access and filing by practitioners.
The proposed practitioner registration rule furnishes the Attorney 
General with the optimum measure of adaptability to establish the 
criteria and procedures for practitioner registration, while also 
preserving fairness for regulated parties and ensuring efficiency in 
Government operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/30/03                    68 FR 75160
NPRM Comment Period End         03/01/04
Final Action                    07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Chapman, Acting General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2600, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1125-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________




2013. TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION OVER APPEALS OF FINES FROM THE BOARD OF 
IMMIGRATION APPEALS TO THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING 
OFFICER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1003; 8 CFR 1103; 8 CFR 1280

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule removes the Board of Immigration Appeals' 
(Board) jurisdiction over appeals of Department of Homeland Security 
(DHS) decisions involving administrative fines under part 1280 of title 
8 CFR, and transfers that authority to Office of the Chief 
Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO). Part 1280 governs the 
imposition and collection of fines under a variety of provisions of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), most of which pertain to common 
carriers. Most of the appeals are fines imposed under section 273 of 
the INA. The transfer is essentially a reallocation of agency resources 
within the Executive Office for Immigration Review to improve caseload 
management by substituting a different set of decision makers, the 
OCAHO for the Board, while preserving the same

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procedures for the adjudication of appeals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/19/02                     67 FR 7309
NPRM Comment Period End         03/21/02
Final Rule                      05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Chapman, Acting General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2600, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Split from 1125-AA36
RIN: 1125-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________




2014. DEFINITIONS; FEES; POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF DHS OFFICERS IN REMOVAL 
PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101, 1103, 1182, 1221, 1225, 1226, 1251, 1252, 
1357, 1362, 1304, 13246, 1356; 28 USC 509, 510, 1746; 5 USC 301; . . .

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1003; 8 CFR 1103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends regulations relating to the Executive Office 
for Immigration Review to conform with certain regulatory changes made 
by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for consistency and for 
the ease of the reader. This rule makes no substantive changes in the 
Department of Justice regulations, but makes appropriate revisions to 
the definitions and fee provisions and the regulations relating to 
issuance of notices to appear and subpoenas in the EOIR regulations, in 
order to avoid confusing and unnecessary duplication of provisions 
already set forth in the DHS regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/28/04                    69 FR 44903
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/28/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/27/04
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Chapman, Acting General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2600, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1125-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________




2015. BACKGROUND AND SECURITY INVESTIGATION CHECKS IN PROCEEDINGS BEFORE 
IMMIGRATION JUDGES AND THE BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 8 USC 1101 note, 1103, 1182, 1186a, 1224, 
1225, 1226, 1227, 1251, 1252 note, 1252a, 1252b, 1324b, 1362; 28 USC 
509, 510, 1746; sec 2, Reorg Plan No 2 of 1950; 3 CFR, 1949 to 1953 
Comp, p 1002; secs 202 and 203 of PL 105-100, 111 Stat 2160, 2193, 
2196-200; sec 902, PL 105-277, 112 Stat 2681; secs 1506 and 1510 of PL 
106-386, 114 Stat 1527 to 1529, 1531 to 1532; sec 1505 of PL 106-554, 
114 Stat 2763A-326 to 2763A-328

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1003

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends regulations governing the Executive Office 
for Immigration Review to ensure that the necessary identity, law 
enforcement, and security investigations are properly initiated and 
have been completed by the Department of Homeland Security before the 
immigration judges and the Board adjudicate certain applications for 
relief.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/31/05                     70 FR 4743
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/01/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/01/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period Extended                 03/31/05                    70 FR 16398
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/02/05
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Chapman, Acting General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2600, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1125-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




2016. REOPENED PROCEEDINGS ON PETITIONS FOR ALIEN ENTREPRENEUR IMMIGRANT 
CLASSIFICATION (EB-5 VISAS)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 11866

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1003; 8 CFR 1216; 8 CFR 1240

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the regulations of the Executive Office for 
Immigration Review (EOIR) of the Department of Justice (Department) to 
implement changes made by the 21st Century Department of Justice 
Appropriations Authorization Act of 2001, Public Law 107-273 (November 
2, 2002), to the EB-5 Alien Entrepreneur immigrant classification. This 
rule will be published in conjunction with a corresponding rule of the 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that addresses changes to their 
part of the adjudication. In order to be eligible, an alien must have 
filed a motion to reopen with the former Immigration and Naturalization 
Service on or before January 2, 2003, seeking reconsideration of his or 
her case under this new law. This rule provides the process by which 
certain aliens, who are seeking immigrant status as alien 
entrepreneurs, may obtain EOIR review of adverse determinations on the 
removal of the condition on permanent resident status made by United 
States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a

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component of DHS. In addition, this rule also establishes procedures 
for aliens who have received favorable determinations on the removal of 
the condition on permanent resident status and who have final orders of 
deportation or removal or who have cases that are pending or 
administratively closed before EOIR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Chapman, Acting General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2600, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1125-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




2017. INFORMATION RELATING TO ALIENS' DUTY TO SURRENDER WHEN ORDERED 
REMOVED FROM THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1240; 8 CFR 1241

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Justice published an NPRM in 1998 and a 
supplemental NPRM in 2002 (RIN 1115-AE82) to establish that aliens who 
become subject to a final order of removal have a legal obligation to 
surrender for removal.
This rule amends the regulations of the Department of Justice to 
provide that immigration judges and the Board of Immigration Appeals 
will inform aliens in removal proceedings that they have an affirmative 
obligation to surrender to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) upon 
the issuance of a final order of removal by an immigration judge or the 
Board. Aliens will be informed that the failure to surrender to DHS as 
required under the DHS rule will result in the denial of any forms of 
discretionary relief from removal while the alien remains in the United 
States and for a period of 10 years after the alien's departure from 
the United States. This rule is being published jointly with DHS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (RIN 1115-AE82)            09/04/98                    63 FR 47205
NPRM Comment Period End (RIN 
1115-AE82)                      11/03/98
Supplemental NPRM (RIN 1115-
AE82)                           05/09/02                    67 FR 31157
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period 
End                             06/10/02
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule will finalize those portions of the 
rulemaking action formerly listed as RIN 1115-AE82 insofar as it 
relates to the regulations of the Department of Justice. The DHS rule 
is now RIN 1653-AA05.

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Chapman, Acting General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2600, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1125-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________




2018. JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 8 USC 1101 note; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1252 
note; 8 USC 1252b; 8 USC 1324b; 8 USC 1362; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510; 28 
USC 1746; Reorg Plan No 2 of 1950, sec 2, 3 CFR, 1949 to 1953 Comp, p 
1002; PL 100-105 sec 203; 111 Stat 2196-200; PL 106-386 sec 1506; PL 
106-386, sec 1510; 114 Stat 1527-29, 1531 to 1532; PL 106-554, sec 
1505; 114 Stat 2763A, 326 to 328; 8 USC 1229a

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1003.20(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Department of Justice regulation 
addressing jurisdiction and venue in removal proceedings. This 
regulatory change is necessary due to the increasing number of removal 
hearings being conducted by telephone or video conference, and will 
clarify the issue of venue for cases involving multiple geographic 
locations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Chapman, Acting General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2600, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1125-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________




2019. [bull] ELIGIBILITY OF ARRIVING ALIENS IN REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS TO 
APPLY FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS AND JURISDICTION TO ADJUDICATE 
APPLICATIONS FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 5 USC 301; PL 105-100, sec 
202; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1255; PL 105-277, sec 902; . . .

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1001.1(q); 8 CFR 1245.1; 8 CFR 1245.2(a)(1)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General 
are amending their respective agencies' regulations governing 
applications for adjustment of status filed by paroled arriving aliens 
seeking to become lawful permanent residents. The Secretary and the 
Attorney General are also amending the regulations to clarify when 
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, or the immigration 
judges and the Board of Immigration Appeals of the Executive Office for 
Immigration Review, have jurisdiction to adjudicate applications for 
adjustment of status by such aliens. In addition, the Secretary and the 
Attorney General are requesting

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comments on the possibility of adopting further proposals in the future 
to structure the exercise of discretion in adjudicating these 
applications for adjustment of status.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/12/06                    71 FR 27585
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/12/06
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Joint rule with Department of Homeland Security 
(RIN 1615-AB50)

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Chapman, Acting General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, 
Suite 2600, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1125-AA55
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)



_______________________________________________________________________




2020. REVIEW OF CUSTODY DETERMINATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1003

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/02/06                    71 FR 57873
Final Action Effective          11/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin J. Chapman
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1125-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________




2021. AFFIDAVITS OF SUPPORT ON BEHALF OF IMMIGRANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1205; 8 CFR 1240

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/21/06                    71 FR 35732
Final Action Effective          07/21/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Beth Keller
Phone: 703 305-0470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1125-AA54
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)



_______________________________________________________________________




2022. CARRIAGE OF CONCEALED WEAPONS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 108-277, THE 
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT OF 2004

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 108-277

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, Public Law 
108-277 (the Act), exempts qualified current and former law enforcement 
officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed 
handguns. This rule implements the Act by amending 28 CFR 20.3 (b) to 
add ``the issuing of identification documents to current and retired 
law enforcement officers pursuant to Public Law 108-277'' to the 
definition of administration of criminal justice. This change will 
authorize access to FBI-maintained criminal justice information systems 
to support performing criminal background checks on current and retired 
law enforcement officers seeking identification documents to carry a 
concealed firearm pursuant to Public Law 108-277.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Harold M. Sklar, Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, 
Clarksburg, WV 26306
Phone: 304 625-2000
Fax: 304 625-3944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1110-AA24

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)



_______________________________________________________________________




2023. 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                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: 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.)
(RIN 1110-AA01 has been transferred from RIN 1105-AA44.)

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

RIN: 1110-AA01
_______________________________________________________________________




2024. 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: 28 CFR 25

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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/16/99                     64 FR 7562
NPRM Comment Period End         04/19/99
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1105-AA56.

Agency Contact: Venetia A. King, Management Analyst, Department of 
Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, 
Clarksburg, WV 26306
Phone: 304 625-2000

RIN: 1110-AA04
_______________________________________________________________________




2025. FINAL NOTICE OF CAPACITY; SUPPLEMENT TO RESPOND TO REMAND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 1003(a)(1)

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As required by section 104 of the Communications Assistance 
for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA), the FBI published 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. The FBI published 
the Final Notice of Capacity for local exchange, cellular, and 
broadband PCS on March 12, 1998 (63 FR 12218).
This Notice provided numerical requirements for the ``actual'' and 
``maximum'' numbers of surveillance that wired and wireless telephone 
networks should be able to accommodate, broken down by geographic 
region. The numbers were derived from a survey and analysis of the 
numbers of surveillance historically conducted at the same time in 
every region throughout the country.
After its issuance, telecommunications carriers and trade associations 
challenged the Final Notice on a number of grounds, primarily alleging 
that the numbers of surveillance stated therein were too high. To 
summarize, the FBI was directed by the Court of Appeals to provide 
further explanation on two issues: (1) The decision to treat as 
``simultaneous'' any two or more historical surveillance on the same 
day and (2) the decision to set forth only one ``actual'' and one 
``maximum'' capacity requirement number per region, rather than 
separate requirements for each type of surveillance.
The Supplemental Notice, published on 12/05/2003, provided further 
explanation for the FBI's interpretation of the term 
``simultaneously,'' and set forth a new method of interpreting the 
existing capacity requirements that will allow carriers to break out 
the number of communications interceptions from the total requirement. 
The Supplement also set forth new guidance to reduce the requirements 
for simultaneous communications interceptions applicable to carriers 
operating in regions with high capacity requirements. This was done to 
reduce the concerns raised by the Court of Appeals. The FBI will 
finalize the Supplement and issue a new Notice for the purpose of 
responding to the remand of the Court of Appeals.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Supplement to Final Notice of 
Capacity Responding to Remand   12/05/03                    68 FR 68112
Comment Period on Supplement End02/03/04
Finalization of Supplement to 
Final Notice of Capacity 
Responding to Remand            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: See also RINs 1110-AA21 and 1110-AA22.

Agency Contact: Maura Quinn, Unit Chief, Department of Justice, Federal 
Bureau of Investigation, 14800 Conference Center Drive, Suite 300, 
Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: 703 814-4791
Fax: 703-814-4750

RIN: 1110-AA10
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2026. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER EMPLOYMENT 
AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2004

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 534; PL 108-456, sec 6402

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 15, 2005, Statutorily required 
final rule within 180 days of enactment (enacted 12/17/2004).

Abstract: The Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act of 
2004, Public Law 108-458, section 6402(d)(2), (the Act) requires the 
Attorney General to issue rules to regulate the security, 
confidentiality, accuracy, use, submission, dissemination, destruction 
of information and audits, and recordkeeping of the criminal history 
record information and related information; standards for qualifying an 
authorized employer; and the imposition of fees. This rule amends title 
28 of the Code of Federal Regulations to implement the Act. The rule 
authorizes access to FBI-maintained justice information systems to 
authorize a fingerprint-based check of State and national criminal 
history records to screen prospective and current private security 
officers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/11/06                     71 FR 1690
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/13/06
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/11/06
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Harold M. Sklar, Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, 
Clarksburg, WV 26306
Phone: 304 625-2000
Fax: 304 625-3944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1110-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________




2027. INCLUSION OF NONSERIOUS OFFENSE IDENTIFICATION RECORDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 534; 42 USC 14614(c); 42 USC 14615; PL 92-544; 
PL 99-169; PL 99-569; PL 101-410

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends FBI regulations defining the offenses that 
may serve as the basis for maintaining fingerprints and criminal 
history record information (CHRI) in its criminal history record 
information systems. The relevant FBI information systems include the 
Fingerprint Identification Record System (FIRS), which maintains 
fingerprints records, and the Interstate Identification Index (III) 
System, which maintains fingerprint-supported CHRI.
The amendment broadens the definition of includable offenses to permit 
the retention of information relating to currently excluded non-serious 
offenses (NSOs) as well as information relating to ``serious and/or 
significant adult or juvenile offenses.'' The revised regulation will 
permit the retention and exchange of fingerprints and CHRI relating to 
NSOs when provided by the submitting jurisdiction for retention by the 
FBI. Such NSO information is currently maintained only at the State and 
local levels.
The change allows for the more uniform collection of CHRI at the 
Federal level. It establishes more uniform sharing of such information 
among the States by allowing States to make NSO information available 
for national criminal history record searches--for both criminal 
justice and non-criminal justice purposes--by submitting such 
information for retention by the FBI.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/05/06                    71 FR 52302
NPRM Comment Period End         11/06/06
Final Action                    05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This action (RIN 1110-AA25; FBI Docket No. 111) 
continues a portion of a rulemaking relating to criminal history record 
information for non-serious offenses (NSOs) that was previously 
reported under RIN 1110-AA20; FBI Docket No. 110.

Agency Contact: Harold M. Sklar, Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, 
Clarksburg, WV 26306
Phone: 304 625-2000
Fax: 304 625-3944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1110-AA25

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2028. COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT: DEFINITIONS OF 
``REPLACED'' AND ``SIGNIFICANTLY UPGRADED OR OTHERWISE UNDERGONE MAJOR 
MODIFICATION''

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 100

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Maura Quinn
Phone: 703 814-4791
Fax: 703-814-4750

RIN: 1110-AA21
_______________________________________________________________________




2029. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTIONS 104 AND 109 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS 
ASSISTANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT--NOTICE OF ACTUAL AND MAXIMUM 
CAPACITY: PAGING, MSS, SMR, AND ESMR

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

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 100

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Inquiry (Cap 
Methodology)                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Maura Quinn
Phone: 703 814-4791
Fax: 703 814-4750

RIN: 1110-AA22
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)



_______________________________________________________________________




2030. ENHANCED EXCHANGE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/04/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harold M. Sklar
Phone: 304 625-2000
Fax: 304 625-3944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1110-AA20
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Legal Activities (LA)



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2031. 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 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

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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 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 adds seizure-for-forfeiture authority for the FBI 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)).
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 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 CFR 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                            02/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Hieronymus, Forfeiture Counsel, Department of 
Justice, 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, FBI, Office 
of the General Counsel, J. Edgar Hoover Building, 935 Pennsylvania 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20535
Phone: 202 324-9700

RIN: 1105-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________




2032. PROCEDURES FOR SUSPENSION AND REMOVAL OF PANEL TRUSTEES AND 
STANDING TRUSTEES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 586(d)(2)

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 58

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act 
of 2005 (``BAPCPA'') (Pub. L. No. 109-8) amended 28 U.S.C. 586(d)(2) to 
clarify that standing trustees and panel trustees who cease to be 
assigned to cases filed under title 11, United States Code, may obtain 
judicial review of the final agency decision by commencing an action in 
the District court after first exhausting all available administrative 
remedies, which if the trustee so elects, shall also include an 
administrative hearing on the record. The Attorney General is directed 
to prescribe procedures to implement these changes. Pursuant to an 
order dated October 14, 2005, the Attorney General delegated his 
authority to promulgate rules necessary to implement the provisions of 
the BAPCPA that relate to the administration and supervision of 
bankruptcy cases by the United States Trustee Program to the Director 
of the Executive Office for United States Trustees. 28 CFR 58.6 
currently sets forth the procedures for suspension and removal of panel 
trustees and standing trustees. The Executive Office for United States 
Trustees is amending these procedures to reflect the changes required 
by 28 U.S.C. 586(d)(2) under the authority delegated by the Attorney 
General in his October 14, 2005, order.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roberta A. DeAngells, General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for United States Trustees, Suite 8100, 20 
Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 307-1399
Fax: 202 307-2397
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1105-AB12
_______________________________________________________________________




2033. REVISION TO UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE FEES FOR SERVICES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510; 28 USC 515 to 519

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 0

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule increases the fee from $45 per person per hour to 
$50 per person per hour for process served or executed personally by a 
United States Marshals Service employee, agent, or contractor. This fee 
increase reflects the current costs to the United States Marshals 
Service for service of process in Federal court proceedings.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joe Lazar, Associate General Counsel, United States 
Marshals Service, Department of Justice, CS-3, 12th Floor, Washington, 
DC 20530
Phone: 202 307-9054

RIN: 1105-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________




2034. CONFORMING OVW GRANT PROGRAMS REGULATIONS TO STATUTORY CHANGES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-162

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office on Violence Against Women issued a Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking in December 2003 relating to clarification of the 
match requirement under the STOP

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Formula Grant Program and the STOP Violence Against Indian Women 
Discretionary Grant Program. On January 5, 2006, President Bush signed 
the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization 
Act of 2005 (VAWA 2005, Pub. L. 109-162). VAWA 2005 changed the match 
requirements governing these programs and made other changes to OVW 
grant programs. Because of this, the specific changes proposed in the 
prior Notice are no longer applicable. Changes to the match requirement 
due to VAWA 2005 will be included in this new rulemaking.
This rule proposes to amend the regulations for certain violence 
against women grant programs to comply with statutory changes. The STOP 
(Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula 
Grant Program and the STOP Violence Against Indian Women Discretionary 
Grant Program are codified at 42 U.S.C. 3796gg through 3796gg-5. The 
final rule for these programs, found at 28 CFR part 90, was promulgated 
on April 18, 1995. The Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and 
Enforcement of Protection Orders Program is codified at 42 U.S.C. 
3796hh through 3796hh-4. The final rule for the program, found at 28 
CFR part 90, subpart D, was promulgated on August 6, 1996. The Grants 
to Reduce Violent Crimes Against Women on Campus Program was authorized 
by title VIII, part E, section 826, of the Higher Education Amendments 
of 1998, Public Law No. 105-244, 112 Stat. 1581 (Oct. 7, 1998). VAWA 
2005 reauthorized the program and removed it from the Higher Education 
Amendments. The final rule for the program, found at 28 CFR part 90, 
subpart E, was promulgated on July 22, 1999. This rule proposes to 
amend the regulations governing the STOP Violence Against Women Formula 
Grant Program, the STOP Violence Against Indian Women Discretionary 
Grant Program, the Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement 
of Protection Orders Program, and the Grants to Reduce Violent Crimes 
Against Women on Campus Program to comply with the amendments to these 
programs enacted by VAWA 2005. These proposed changes to the 
regulations simply incorporate statutory changes and make some minor 
technical corrections.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rulemaking incorporated the action 
previously reported under RINs 1105-AB07 and 1121-AA67.

Agency Contact: Ms. Marnie Shiels, Department of Justice, Office on 
Violence Against Women, Washington, DC 20405
Phone: 202 305-2981
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1105-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________




2035. PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW OF DENIAL OF CLAIMS OF STANDING TRUSTEE FOR 
ACTUAL, NECESSARY EXPENSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 586(e)(4)

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 58

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule sets forth the procedures for the administrative 
review of denials of standing trustees' claims that certain expenses 
are actual, necessary for their administration of chapter 12 and 13 
cases. Section 1231(b) of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer 
Protection Act of 2005 (``BAPCPA''), as codified at 28 U.S.C. 
586(e)(3)(4) requires that: (1) Standing trustees exhaust all 
administrative remedies pertaining to denial of a claim of actual, 
necessary expenses before seeking judicial review of them; and, (2) the 
Attorney General prescribe procedures for administrative review of such 
claim denials. This rule ensures that the process of administratively 
reviewing denials of standing trustees' expense claims is fair and 
effective.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roberta A. DeAngells, General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for United States Trustees, Suite 8100, 20 
Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 307-1399
Fax: 202 307-2397
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1105-AB16
_______________________________________________________________________




2036. APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF NONPROFIT 
BUDGET AND CREDIT COUNSELING AGENCIES AND APPROVAL OF PROVIDERS OF A 
PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTIONAL COURSE BY U.S. TRUSTEES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 11 USC 111

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 58

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule sets forth the application procedures to be used by 
United States Trustees for approval of nonprofit budget and credit 
counseling agencies and for approval of providers of a personal 
financial management instructional course under the Bankruptcy Abuse 
Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (``BAPCPA''). Under the 
BAPCPA, individual debtors are required to consult with approved 
agencies to receive a briefing on the opportunities for credit 
counseling and a budget analysis, within 180 days before filing for 
bankruptcy relief, and to consult with approved providers of a personal 
financial management instructional course, after filing for relief, 
before receiving a discharge of their debts. The BAPCPA also sets forth 
procedures and standards for the United States Trustee to use in 
approving agencies and providers for subsequent inclusion on a publicly 
available agency list and provider list in each Federal judicial 
district where they are deemed qualified to counsel or instruct 
individuals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/05/06                    71 FR 38076
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/05/06

[[Page 73532]]

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/05/06
NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roberta A. DeAngells, General Counsel, Department of 
Justice, Executive Office for United States Trustees, Suite 8100, 20 
Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 307-1399
Fax: 202 307-2397
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1105-AB17
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2037. [bull] REVISED INSPECTION OF RECORDS RELATING TO DEPICTION OF 
SEXUALLY EXPLICIT PERFORMANCES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2257; PL 109-248

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 75

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In the Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act of 
1998, Public Law No. 100-690, as amended by the Child Protection 
Restoration and Penalties Enhancement Act of 1990, Public Law No. 101- 
647, and the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the 
Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003, Public Law No. 108-21, 
Congress set forth requirements at section 2257, title 18, United 
States Code, concerning recordkeeping requirements for producers of 
sexually explicit material. Section 2257 of title 18, United States 
Code, specifies steps that must be taken by persons who produce 
materials depicting sexually explicit conduct to determine the names 
and dates of birth of persons depicted in those materials, lists 
records that must be kept by persons producing those materials, and 
requires that notices as to the location of those records be affixed to 
those materials. 28 CFR part 75 contains recordkeeping and inspection 
requirements implementing section 2257, title 18, United States Code. 
On May 24, 2005 (70 FR 29607), the Department published a final rule 
amending these requirements at 28 CFR part 75 to bring the regulations 
up to date and to make the inspection process effective for the 
purposes set by Congress in enacting section 2257.
This rule amends the recordkeeping and inspection requirements of 28 
CFR part 75 to account for changes in the underlying statute, 18 U.S.C. 
section 2257, made by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 
2006.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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
Fax: 202 514-1793

RIN: 1105-AB18
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2038. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 503 OF THE ADAM WALSH CHILD 
PROTECTION AND SAFETY ACT OF 2006

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 2257A

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 75

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule adds recordkeeping and inspection requirements to 
title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations to implement 18 U.S.C. 
section 2257A. Section 2257A, enacted as section 503 of the Adam Walsh 
Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, requires producer of 
depictions of simulated sexually explicit conduct to maintain records 
of the identities and ages of performers in those depictions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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
Fax: 202 514-1793

RIN: 1105-AB19
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Legal Activities (LA)



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2039. DESIGNATION OF AGENCIES TO RECEIVE AND INVESTIGATE REPORTS 
REQUIRED UNDER THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL PREDATORS ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13032

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 81

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

Abstract: On October 30, 1998, Congress passed the Protection of 
Children From Sexual Predators Act of 1998 (PCSPA). The PCSPA requires 
providers of an electronic communication service or a remote computing 
service to the public, through a facility or means of interstate or 
foreign commerce, to report incidents of child pornography as defined 
by sections 2251, 2251A, 2252, 2252A, or 2260 of title 18, United 
States Code, to the appropriate Federal agency. In order to facilitate 
effective reporting, the PCSPA requires the Attorney General to 
``designate an agency'' to receive and investigate such reports of 
child pornography. The proposed rule previously published set forth the 
Attorney General's proposed designations and certain other matters 
covered by the PCSPA's reporting requirements.
On November 29, 1999, as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 
2000, Public Law 106-113, 113 Stat. 1501, Congress amended 42 U.S.C. 
13032 to require providers to report such

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incidents to the Cyber Tipline at the National Center for Missing and 
Exploited Children (NCMEC), which shall forward that report to a law 
enforcement agency or agencies designated by the Attorney General. As 
amended by the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the 
Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003, Public Law No. 108-21, the 
PCSPA also requires providers to report incidents of child pornography 
involving violations of section 2252B of title 18, United States Code, 
and incidents of violations of section 1466A, title 18, United States 
Code, and permits NCMEC to forward reports to State and local law 
enforcement agencies where appropriate. On November 4, 2003, an interim 
final rule was published designating four Federal law enforcement 
agencies that will receive reports pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 13032. These 
include the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Immigration 
and Customs Enforcement, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the 
U.S. Secret Service.
In a related matter, RIN 1105-AB06, ``Reporting Under the Protection of 
Children From Sexual Predators Act, as Amended,'' the Department is 
preparing a notice of proposed rulemaking to provide guidance to those 
law enforcement agencies and to the providers making the reports.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/26/99                    64 FR 28422
NPRM Comment Period End         07/26/99
Interim Final Rule              11/04/03                    68 FR 62370
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/04/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/05/04
Final Action                    12/00/06

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
Fax: 202 514-1793

RIN: 1105-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________




2040. GUIDELINES FOR THE PROTECT ACT AMENDMENTS TO THE JACOB WETTERLING 
CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN AND SEXUALLY VIOLENT OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 14071; PL 108-21

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 170101 of the Violent Crime Control and Law 
Enforcement Act of 1994, Public Law No. 103-322, 108 Stat. 1796, 2038 
(codified at 42 U.S.C. 14071) contains the Jacob Wetterling Crimes 
Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act (the 
``Wetterling Act''). The Wetterling Act sets minimum national standards 
for State sex offender registration and community notification programs 
and directs the Attorney General to issue guidelines for such programs. 
The main set of current Wetterling Act guidelines was published on 
January 5, 1999, in the Federal Register (64 FR 572, with corrections 
at 64 FR 3590), and a supplementary set of guidelines for the Campus 
Sex Crimes Prevention Act amendment to the Wetterling Act was published 
on October 25, 2002, in the Federal Register (67 FR 65598). 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 sections 604 and 605 of the 
Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to end the Exploitation of 
Children Today Act of 2003, or PROTECT Act, Public Law 108-21, 117 
Stat. 650, 688 (2003). These amendments provide that the means by which 
a State provides information to the public concerning registered sex 
offenders must include an Internet site and add child pornography 
production and distribution offenses to the list of crimes against 
children for which registration is required under the Wetterling Act's 
standards. Supplementary guidelines are necessary to take account of 
the PROTECT Act amendments to the Wetterling Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Guidelines   03/15/05                    70 FR 12721
Proposed Guidelines Comment 
Period End                      05/16/05
Final Guidelines                03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: David J. Karp, Senior Counsel, Department of Justice, 
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 4503, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-3273

RIN: 1105-AB08
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2041. DNA SAMPLE COLLECTION FROM FEDERAL OFFENDERS UNDER THE JUSTICE FOR 
ALL ACT OF 2004

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 28 USC 509; 28 USC 510; PL 108-405

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 28

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Justice is publishing this rule to 
implement section 203(b) of Public Law 108-405, the Justice for All Act 
of 2004. The Justice for All Act of 2004 authorizes the Department of 
Justice to treat offenses in certain specified categories as qualifying 
Federal offenses for purposes of DNA sample collection. This rule 
amends regulations to reflect new categories of Federal offenses 
subject to DNA sample collection. The Justice for All Act amendment 
added ``[a]ny felony'' as a specified offense category in 42 U.S.C. 
14135a(d)--thereby permitting the collection of DNA samples from all 
convicted Federal felons. This rule includes the new ``any felony'' 
category and does not change the coverage of misdemeanors in certain 
categories already included under prior law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/31/05                     70 FR 4763
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/31/05

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Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/01/05
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David J. Karp, Senior Counsel, Department of Justice, 
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 4503, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-3273

RIN: 1105-AB09
_______________________________________________________________________




2042. PRESERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE UNDER 18 U.S.C. 3600A

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 3600A

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 28

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 28, 2005, Implementing 
regulations required within 180 days of enactment.

Abstract: The Department of Justice is publishing this rule to 
implement 18 U.S.C. 3600A. That statute requires the Federal Government 
to preserve biological evidence in Federal criminal cases in which 
defendants are under sentences of imprisonment, subject to certain 
limitations and exceptions. Subsection (e) of the statute requires the 
Attorney General to promulgate regulations to implement and enforce the 
statute. This rule adds a new subchapter C to 28 CFR part 28 to effect 
the required implementation and enforcement of 18 U.S.C. 3600A. The new 
provisions added by this rule explain and interpret the evidence 
preservation requirement of 18 U.S.C. 3600A, and include provisions 
concerning sanctions for violations of that requirement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/28/05                    70 FR 21951
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/27/05
Final Action                    05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: David J. Karp, Senior Counsel, Department of Justice, 
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 4503, Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 514-3273

RIN: 1105-AB10
_______________________________________________________________________




2043. SUPPLEMENT TO JUSTICE DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES AND COUNCIL ON 
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REGULATIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL 
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321; 42 USC 4371; 42 USC 7609; 28 CFR 61; 40 
CFR 1500

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule adds appendix E to part 61 of the Department of 
Justice's regulations to ensure better compliance with the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The rule supplements existing 
Department procedures and regulations of the Council on Environmental 
Quality and only pertains to internal procedures of the United States 
Marshals Service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/20/06                     71 FR 3248
NPRM Comment Period End         03/21/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Band, Department of Justice, CS/3, 12th Floor, 
Washington, DC 20530
Phone: 202 307-9456

RIN: 1105-AB13
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Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Legal Activities (LA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2044. ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR ATTORNEYS FOR THE GOVERNMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 77

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                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Kammerman
Phone: 202 514-0458
Fax: 202 353-7491

RIN: 1105-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________




2045. NATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE INFORMATION SYSTEM (NMVTIS) REPORTING 
REGULATIONS

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

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Deborah Sorkin
Phone: 202 305-4023
Fax: 202 305-0562

RIN: 1105-AA71

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2046. REPORTING UNDER THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL PREDATORS 
ACT AS AMENDED

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 81

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew Oosterbaan
Phone: 202 514-5780
Fax: 202 514-1793

RIN: 1105-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                         Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Justice Programs (OJP)



_______________________________________________________________________




2047. VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION PROGRAM 
REGULATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 10602; 42 USC 10604

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Crime Victim Compensation 
Program regulations 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.
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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: TRANSFERRED RIN: This rulemaking 1121-AA68 
continues the rulemaking previously listed as ``child'' RIN 1121-AA66 
under ``parent'' RIN 1121-AA61. This rulemaking has been transferred to 
RIN 1121-AA68 because the computer system used by the Regulatory 
Information Service Center (RISC) to compile the Unified Agenda no 
longer supports ``parent'' and ``child'' RINs. This rulemaking is not a 
new action. (For another VOCA-related rulemaking, see RIN 1121-AA69)

Agency Contact: Timothy Hagle, Deputy Director, Office for Victims of 
Crime, Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, 810 7th 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 305-1209
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1121-AA68
_______________________________________________________________________




2048. VICTIM OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 10603; 42 USC 10604

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 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 three million crime victims are served through these grants.
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.
Costs to States are limited, as the VOCA grant provides for 
administrative costs for these programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: TRANSFERRED RIN: This rulemaking 1121-AA69 
continues the rulemaking previously listed as ``child'' RIN 1121-AA65 
under ``parent'' RIN 1121-AA61. This rulemaking has been transferred to 
RIN 1121-AA69 because the computer system used by the Regulatory 
Information Service Center (RISC) to compile the Unified Agenda no 
longer supports ``parent'' and ``child'' RINs. This rulemaking is not a 
new action. (For another VOCA-related rulemaking, see RIN 1121-AA68).

Agency Contact: Timothy Hagle, Deputy Director, Office for Victims of 
Crime, Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, 810 7th 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 305-1209
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1121-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________




2049. [bull] AIMEE'S LAW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13713

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is implementing Aimee's 
Law (Pub. L. No. 106-386, sec. 2001), which enables States to recover 
the costs of apprehending, convicting, and incarcerating individuals 
who commit certain heinous crimes, where those individuals previously 
were incarcerated for identical crimes in other States but granted 
early release. After consultation with relevant agencies and 
stakeholders, OJP will promulgate regulations that will assist in the 
effective implementation of the law, particularly relating to 
administration and data-collection.

[[Page 73536]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Peter Brien, Attorney-Advisor, Department of Justice, 
Office of Justice Programs, 810 7th Street, Room 5400, Washington, DC 
20531
Phone: 202 305-0643
Fax: 202-307-1419
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1121-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________




2050. [bull] RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 65 FR 76260

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the Department of Justice's (DOJ) 
``Federal Policy on Research Misconduct'' by setting forth the 
definition of research misconduct, procedure for investigating 
allegations of research misconduct and recommending findings, and 
procedure for adjudicating and appealing such findings. This rule will 
ensure the integrity of research funded or supported by DOJ.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Peter Brien, Attorney-Advisor, Department of Justice, 
Office of Justice Programs, 810 7th Street, Room 5400, Washington, DC 
20531
Phone: 202 305-0643
Fax: 202-307-1419
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1121-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________




2051. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF OMB GUIDANCE ON NONPROCUREMENT DEBARMENT 
AND SUSPENSION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 28 USC 509 and 510, 515 to 519

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 67; 28 CFR 83; 2 CFR 28

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Justice (DOJ) is participating with other 
Federal agencies in the final step of an initiative of the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) to make the rules on nonprocurement 
suspension and debarment easier to find and use. On May 11, 2004 (69 FR 
27276), a new title 2 ``Grants and Agreements'' was established in the 
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) as the location of all grants-related 
Governmentwide guidance and agency implementing regulations. On March 
11, 2005 (70 FR 12144), the Department published a final rule 
completing its adoption of the Governmentwide ``common rule,'' which 
recast the nonprocurement suspension and debarment regulations in plain 
English and made other required updates. On August 31, 2005 (70 FR 
51863), OMB published nonprocurement guidance on suspension and 
debarment guidance in part 180 of the new 2 CFR.
This rule is the final step in the current rulemaking process whereby 
agencies will (1) replace the agency's part containing the full text of 
the suspension and debarment common rule with a brief part implementing 
the OMB guidance; (2) include in that brief part any agency-specific 
guidance supplementing the OMB guidance; and (3) colocate the part in 
title 2 CFR with OMB's guidance and other agencies' rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Scott A. Chutka, Department of Justice, Office of 
Justice Programs, 810 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 514-9775
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1121-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                            Final Rule Stage


Office of Justice Programs (OJP)



_______________________________________________________________________




2052. 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 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 Interim Final Rule       01/15/04                     69 FR 2298

[[Page 73537]]

Second Interim Final Rule 
Comment Period End              03/15/04
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Maria Pressley, Special Projects Manager, BJA, 
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, 810 7th Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 353-8643
Fax: 2023544126
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1121-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________




2053. 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 (BJA) 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
Second Interim Final Rule       03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Linda Hammond-Decker, Program Manager, Department of 
Justice, Office of Justice Programs, 810 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 
20053
Phone: 202 514-6015

RIN: 1121-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________




2054. 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 Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Steve Antkowiak, Special Projects Manager, Department 
of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, 810 7th Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20531
Phone: 202 514-7663
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1121-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Long-Term Actions


Office of Justice Programs (OJP)



_______________________________________________________________________




2055. CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS OPERATING POLICIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 23

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: George Pruden II
Phone: 202 616-3627
Fax: 202 307-1419
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1121-AA59

[[Page 73538]]

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Department of Justice (DOJ)                           Completed Actions


Office of Justice Programs (OJP)



_______________________________________________________________________




2056. PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' BENEFITS PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 28 CFR 32

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/10/06                    71 FR 46028
Final Action Effective          09/11/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hope Janke
Phone: 202 307-2858
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1121-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________




2057. INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM VICTIM EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/06/06                    71 FR 52446
Final Action Effective          10/06/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Barbara Walker
Phone: 202 305-1696

RIN: 1121-AA63
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