| 2019-10-22 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | DNA-Sample Collection From Immigration Detainees | The Department of Justice is proposing to amend regulations that require DNA-sample collection from individuals who are arrested, facing charges, or convicted, and from non-United States persons who are detained under the authority of the United... | 2019-22877 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-10-22/pdf/2019-22877.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/10/22/2019-22877/dna-sample-collection-from-immigration-detainees | The Department of Justice is proposing to amend regulations that require DNA-sample collection from individuals who are arrested, facing charges, or convicted, and from non-United States persons who are detained under the authority of the United States. The amendment would strike a provision authorizing the Secretary of Homeland Security to exempt from the sample-collection requirement certain aliens from whom collection of DNA samples is not feasible because of operational exigencies or resource limitations. This will restore the Attorney General's plenary legal authority to authorize and direct all relevant Federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, to collect DNA samples from individuals who are arrested, facing charges, or convicted, and from non-United States persons who are detained under the authority of the United States. |
| 2019-09-18 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a component of the Department of Justice (Department or DOJ), has published a notice of a modified Privacy Act system of records, ``National Crime Information Center (NCIC),'' JUSTICE/FBI-001. In this notice... | 2019-19448 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-09-18/pdf/2019-19448.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/09/18/2019-19448/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a component of the Department of Justice (Department or DOJ), has published a notice of a modified Privacy Act system of records, ``National Crime Information Center (NCIC),'' JUSTICE/FBI-001. In this notice of proposed rulemaking, the FBI proposes to amend the existing regulations exempting the NCIC from certain provisions of the Privacy Act in order to provide greater clarity on the reasons for the exemptions, including interference with the FBI's mission to detect, deter, and prosecute crimes and to protect the national security. Additionally, the NCIC's current Privacy Act exemption regulations refer to alternative procedures for individuals to access their criminal history record information. However, criminal history record information is maintained in the Next Generation Identification (NGI) System, JUSTICE_FBI 009, (May 5, 2016), and therefore the access provisions for criminal history record information are more appropriately set forth in the Privacy Act exemption regulations for NGI. The alternative process for accessing criminal history record information is set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations. The amendments to the NCIC's Privacy Act exemption regulations do not affect an individual's ability to access his criminal history record information. The Department proposes to amend its Privacy Act regulations by amending the existing Privacy Act exemptions for records in the NCIC, as set forth below. Public comment is invited. |
| 2019-08-26 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Organization of the Executive Office for Immigration Review | This interim rule amends the regulations related to the internal organization of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (``EOIR''). This interim rule reflects changes related to the establishment of an Office of Policy within EOIR in 2017, and... | 2019-18196 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-08-26/pdf/2019-18196.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/08/26/2019-18196/organization-of-the-executive-office-for-immigration-review | This interim rule amends the regulations related to the internal organization of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (``EOIR''). This interim rule reflects changes related to the establishment of an Office of Policy within EOIR in 2017, and makes related clarifications or changes to the organizational role of EOIR's Office of the General Counsel (``OGC'') and Office of Legal Access Programs (``OLAP''). This interim rule further updates the Department of Justice (``Department'') organizational regulations to synchronize them with EOIR's regulations, makes nomenclature changes to the titles of the members of the Board of Immigration Appeals (``BIA'' or ``Board''), and provides for a further delegation of authority from the Attorney General to the EOIR Director (``Director'') regarding the efficient disposition of appeals. This interim rule also clarifies the Director's authority to adjudicate cases following changes to EOIR's Recognition and Accreditation Program (``R&A Program'') in 2017. |
| 2019-08-22 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The United States Parole Commission is amending its regulations and eliminating the term ``Executive Hearing Officer'' in order to allow for more clarity. | 2019-17239 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-08-22/pdf/2019-17239.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/08/22/2019-17239/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The United States Parole Commission is amending its regulations and eliminating the term ``Executive Hearing Officer'' in order to allow for more clarity. |
| 2019-08-16 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | In the Notices section of this issue of the Federal Register, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, (EOIR), a component within the United States Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), has published a notice of a new system of records: Office... | 2019-17363 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-08-16/pdf/2019-17363.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/08/16/2019-17363/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | In the Notices section of this issue of the Federal Register, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, (EOIR), a component within the United States Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), has published a notice of a new system of records: Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) Case Management System (CMS), JUSTICE/EOIR-002. In this notice of proposed rulemaking, the Department proposes for the reasons listed below to exempt this system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act in order to ensure the integrity of investigatory and adjudicatory records in cases before OCAHO. Public comment is invited. |
| 2019-04-26 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Updating the Description of Functions for the Executive Office for United States Attorneys | This final rule amends the organizational regulations of the Department of Justice to make ministerial changes to the description of the organization and functions of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA). | 2019-08467 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-04-26/pdf/2019-08467.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/04/26/2019-08467/updating-the-description-of-functions-for-the-executive-office-for-united-states-attorneys | This final rule amends the organizational regulations of the Department of Justice to make ministerial changes to the description of the organization and functions of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA). |
| 2019-04-23 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Department of Justice Freedom of Information Act Regulations | The Department of Justice, after consideration of the public comments, adopts without change the interim final rule amending the Department's regulations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) that was published on January 4, 2017. | 2019-08122 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-04-23/pdf/2019-08122.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/04/23/2019-08122/department-of-justice-freedom-of-information-act-regulations | The Department of Justice, after consideration of the public comments, adopts without change the interim final rule amending the Department's regulations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) that was published on January 4, 2017. |
| 2019-04-09 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Environmental Policy Act Regulations | The Department of Justice is promulgating regulations establishing the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI's) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures. These regulations establish a process for implementing NEPA, Executive Order 11514,... | 2019-06970 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-04-09/pdf/2019-06970.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/04/09/2019-06970/federal-bureau-of-investigations-national-environmental-policy-act-regulations | The Department of Justice is promulgating regulations establishing the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI's) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures. These regulations establish a process for implementing NEPA, Executive Order 11514, Executive Order 12114, and Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA. |
| 2019-04-05 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustment | The Department of Justice is finalizing without change an interim rule published on June 30, 2016, adjusting for inflation the civil monetary penalties assessed or enforced by components of the Department, in accordance with the provisions of the... | 2019-06732 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-04-05/pdf/2019-06732.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/04/05/2019-06732/civil-monetary-penalties-inflation-adjustment | The Department of Justice is finalizing without change an interim rule published on June 30, 2016, adjusting for inflation the civil monetary penalties assessed or enforced by components of the Department, in accordance with the provisions of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. |
| 2018-12-26 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | The Office of the Inspector General (OIG), a component within the United States Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), is finalizing its Privacy Act exemption regulations for the system of records titled, ``Data Analytics Program Records System,''... | 2018-27798 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-12-26/pdf/2018-27798.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/12/26/2018-27798/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | The Office of the Inspector General (OIG), a component within the United States Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), is finalizing its Privacy Act exemption regulations for the system of records titled, ``Data Analytics Program Records System,'' JUSTICE/OIG- 006, which were published as a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on March 28, 2018. Specifically, the Department's regulations will exempt the records maintained in JUSTICE/OIG-006 from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act and implement other administrative changes. The exemptions are necessary to avoid interference with the law enforcement functions and responsibilities of OIG. The Department received 21 comments on the NPRM, none of which addressed the substance of the proposed Privacy Act exemption regulations for JUSTICE/OIG-006. |
| 2018-12-26 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The United States Parole Commission is revising a rule that authorizes the Chairman to delegate a Commissioner to conduct parole hearings. This procedural change will permit a Commissioner to conduct parole hearings and vote on the decision resulting... | 2018-27803 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-12-26/pdf/2018-27803.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/12/26/2018-27803/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The United States Parole Commission is revising a rule that authorizes the Chairman to delegate a Commissioner to conduct parole hearings. This procedural change will permit a Commissioner to conduct parole hearings and vote on the decision resulting from the proceeding, providing for a more efficient use of agency resources. |
| 2018-11-20 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The United States Parole Commission is amending its rule allowing hearings by videoconference to include parole termination hearings. | 2018-25104 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-11-20/pdf/2018-25104.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/11/20/2018-25104/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The United States Parole Commission is amending its rule allowing hearings by videoconference to include parole termination hearings. |
| 2018-11-20 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The United States Parole Commission is revising its regulations to account for a membership of fewer than three Commissioners. | 2018-25103 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-11-20/pdf/2018-25103.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/11/20/2018-25103/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The United States Parole Commission is revising its regulations to account for a membership of fewer than three Commissioners. |
| 2018-08-24 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Redelegation Concerning International Prisoner Transfer Program | Current Department of Justice regulations delegate to the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division certain authorities of the Attorney General concerning transfer of offenders to or from foreign countries, including the authority to find... | 2018-17949 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-08-24/pdf/2018-17949.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/08/24/2018-17949/redelegation-concerning-international-prisoner-transfer-program | Current Department of Justice regulations delegate to the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division certain authorities of the Attorney General concerning transfer of offenders to or from foreign countries, including the authority to find appropriate or inappropriate the transfer of offenders to or from a foreign country under certain treaties. This final rule the Department of Justice's regulations to reflect that the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division re-delegates this authority within the Criminal Division to the Deputy Assistant Attorneys General and to the Director, the Deputy Directors, and the Associate Director supervising the International Prisoner Transfer Unit of the Office of International Affairs. This rule reflects certain organizational changes that have been made within the Criminal Division with respect to which office is charged with the responsibility for handling prisoner transfers. |
| 2018-07-13 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Delegation Concerning International Prisoner Transfer Program | The Attorney General has delegated to the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division certain authorities of the Attorney General concerning transfer of offenders to or from foreign countries, including the authority to find appropriate or... | 2018-15047 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-07-13/pdf/2018-15047.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/07/13/2018-15047/delegation-concerning-international-prisoner-transfer-program | The Attorney General has delegated to the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division certain authorities of the Attorney General concerning transfer of offenders to or from foreign countries, including the authority to find appropriate or inappropriate the transfer of offenders to or from a foreign country under certain treaties. The Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division is authorized to re-delegate this authority to the Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, the Director of the Office of Enforcement Operations, and the Senior Associate Director and Associate Directors of the Office of Enforcement Operations. The Department of Justice is moving the responsibility for handling international prisoner transfers from the Office of Enforcement Operations to the Office of International Affairs. Accordingly, this final rule amends the Code of Federal Regulations to authorize the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division to re-delegate this authority within the Criminal Division to the Deputy Assistant Attorneys General in the Criminal Division, and to the Director, the Deputy Directors, and the Associate Director supervising the International Prisoner Transfer Unit of the Office of International Affairs. |
| 2018-05-21 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Delegation of Authority | The Attorney General has delegated to the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, with certain restrictions, the authority to perform the functions of the ``Central Authority'' or ``Competent Authority'' under treaties and executive... | 2018-10703 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-05-21/pdf/2018-10703.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/05/21/2018-10703/delegation-of-authority | The Attorney General has delegated to the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, with certain restrictions, the authority to perform the functions of the ``Central Authority'' or ``Competent Authority'' under treaties and executive agreements between the United States and other countries on mutual assistance in criminal matters that designate the Attorney General or the Department of Justice as such authority. The Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division has re-delegated this authority to the Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, and to the Director and Deputy Directors, of the Office of International Affairs (OIA). The Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division further re-delegates the authority to make requests under treaties and executive agreements on mutual assistance in criminal matters to the Associate Directors of OIA. This final rule will amend the Appendix to Subpart K of Part 0 to expand the list of persons who may exercise the authority to make mutual assistance requests in criminal matters to include OIA's Associate Directors. |
| 2018-05-15 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program | This final rule finalizes two proposed rules in order to update and improve the regulations of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) implementing the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program, in order to incorporate several statutory changes... | 2018-09640 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-05-15/pdf/2018-09640.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/05/15/2018-09640/public-safety-officers-benefits-program | This final rule finalizes two proposed rules in order to update and improve the regulations of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) implementing the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program, in order to incorporate several statutory changes enacted in recent years, address some gaps in the regulations, and improve the efficiency of the PSOB Program claims process. After careful consideration and analysis of the public comments on both proposed rules, the final rule incorporates a number of changes as discussed below. |
| 2018-04-06 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a component of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), is finalizing without change its Privacy Act exemption regulations for the system of records titled, ``FBI Online Collaboration... | 2018-07056 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-04-06/pdf/2018-07056.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/04/06/2018-07056/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a component of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), is finalizing without change its Privacy Act exemption regulations for the system of records titled, ``FBI Online Collaboration Systems,'' JUSTICE/FBI-004, which were published as Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on December 4, 2017. Specifically, the FBI exempts the records maintained in JUSTICE/FBI-004 from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act. The exemptions are necessary to avoid interference with the FBI's law enforcement and national security functions and responsibilities. The Department received only one substantive comment on the proposed rule. |
| 2018-03-28 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the Office of Inspector General (OIG), a component within the United States Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), has published a new system of records notice, ``Data Analytics Program Records... | 2018-05657 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-03-28/pdf/2018-05657.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/03/28/2018-05657/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the Office of Inspector General (OIG), a component within the United States Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), has published a new system of records notice, ``Data Analytics Program Records System,'' JUSTICE/ OIG-006. In this notice of proposed rulemaking, OIG proposes to exempt this system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act in order to avoid interference with the law enforcement functions and responsibilities of OIG. For the reasons provided below, the Department proposes to amend its Privacy Act regulations by establishing an exemption for records in this system from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. Public comment is invited. |
| 2018-01-29 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustment | The Department of Justice is adjusting for inflation the civil monetary penalties assessed or enforced by components of the Department, in accordance with the provisions of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, for penalties assessed after January 29,... | 2018-01464 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-01-29/pdf/2018-01464.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/01/29/2018-01464/civil-monetary-penalties-inflation-adjustment | The Department of Justice is adjusting for inflation the civil monetary penalties assessed or enforced by components of the Department, in accordance with the provisions of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, for penalties assessed after January 29, 2018, with respect to violations occurring after November 2, 2015. |
| 2017-12-26 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Notice of Withdrawal of Four Previously Announced Rulemaking Actions | The Department of Justice is announcing the withdrawal of four previously announced Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRMs), pertaining to title II and title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), for further review. | 2017-27510 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-12-26/pdf/2017-27510.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/12/26/2017-27510/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-notice-of-withdrawal-of-four-previously-announced | The Department of Justice is announcing the withdrawal of four previously announced Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRMs), pertaining to title II and title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), for further review. |
| 2017-12-04 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | In the Notice section of today's Federal Register, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a component of the Department of Justice (Department or DOJ), has published a notice of a new Privacy Act system of records, ``FBI Online Collaboration... | 2017-25993 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-12-04/pdf/2017-25993.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/12/04/2017-25993/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | In the Notice section of today's Federal Register, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a component of the Department of Justice (Department or DOJ), has published a notice of a new Privacy Act system of records, ``FBI Online Collaboration Systems,'' JUSTICE/FBI-004. In this notice of proposed rulemaking, the FBI proposes to exempt this system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act in order to prevent interference with the national security and criminal law enforcement functions and responsibilities of the FBI and its partners. For the reasons provided below, the Department proposes to amend its Privacy Act regulations by establishing an exemption for records in this system from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. Public comment is invited. |
| 2017-09-14 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | The United States Department of Justice (DOJ or Department) is issuing a final rule to amend its Privacy Act exemption regulations for the system of records titled, ``DOJ Insider Threat Program Records,'' JUSTICE/DOJ-018. Specifically, DOJ is exempting... | 2017-19483 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-09-14/pdf/2017-19483.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/09/14/2017-19483/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | The United States Department of Justice (DOJ or Department) is issuing a final rule to amend its Privacy Act exemption regulations for the system of records titled, ``DOJ Insider Threat Program Records,'' JUSTICE/DOJ-018. Specifically, DOJ is exempting the records maintained in JUSTICE/DOJ-018 from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act. The listed exemptions are necessary to avoid interference with efforts to detect, deter, and/or mitigate insider threats. This document addresses public comments on the proposed rule and codifies the claimed exemptions. |
| 2017-08-01 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a component of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), is issuing a final rule to amend its Privacy Act exemption regulations for the system of records titled, ``Next Generation... | 2017-15423 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-08-01/pdf/2017-15423.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/08/01/2017-15423/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a component of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), is issuing a final rule to amend its Privacy Act exemption regulations for the system of records titled, ``Next Generation Identification (NGI) System,'' JUSTICE/FBI-009, last published in full on May 5, 2016. Specifically, the FBI exempts the records maintained in JUSTICE/FBI-009 from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act. The listed exemptions are necessary to avoid interference with the Department's law enforcement and national security functions and responsibilities of the FBI. This document addresses public comments on the proposed rule. |
| 2017-06-30 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Formula Grant Program | The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (``OJJDP'') of the Office of Justice Programs (``OJP'') published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2017, a partial Final Rule amending the formula grant program (``Formula Grant Program'')... | 2017-12984 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-06-30/pdf/2017-12984.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/06/30/2017-12984/juvenile-justice-and-delinquency-prevention-act-formula-grant-program | The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (``OJJDP'') of the Office of Justice Programs (``OJP'') published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2017, a partial Final Rule amending the formula grant program (``Formula Grant Program'') regulation. This technical correction corrects inaccurate citations to sections of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (the ``Act'') in the partial Final Rule. |
| 2017-06-05 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | Elsewhere in this Federal Register, the United States Department of Justice (Department or DOJ) has published a new Privacy Act System of Records Notice, JUSTICE/DOJ-018, ``DOJ Insider Threat Program Records.'' Further, the Department issued a... | 2017-10788 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-06-05/pdf/2017-10788.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/06/05/2017-10788/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | Elsewhere in this Federal Register, the United States Department of Justice (Department or DOJ) has published a new Privacy Act System of Records Notice, JUSTICE/DOJ-018, ``DOJ Insider Threat Program Records.'' Further, the Department issued a rescindment notice for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) System of Records Notice titled, ``FBI Insider Threat Program Records,'' JUSTICE/FBI-023. In this document, the DOJ withdraws the notice of proposed rulemaking for the ``FBI Insider Threat Program Records'' issued in CPCLO Order No. 008-2016, published on September 19, 2016, and proposes to exempt JUSTICE/DOJ-018 from certain provisions of the Privacy Act, in order to avoid interference with efforts to detect, deter, and/or mitigate insider threats. Public comment is invited. |
| 2017-03-14 | Rule | COURT SERVICES AND OFFENDER SUPERVISION AGENCY FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia | Revision of Regulations Governing Freedom of Information Act Requests | This interim final rule updates and clarifies the procedures for submitting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests as required under the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 (the 2016 Act) which was signed into law by the President on June 30, 2016. This... | 2017-01602 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-03-14/pdf/2017-01602.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/03/14/2017-01602/revision-of-regulations-governing-freedom-of-information-act-requests | This interim final rule updates and clarifies the procedures for submitting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests as required under the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 (the 2016 Act) which was signed into law by the President on June 30, 2016. This rule makes the procedural changes necessitated by the 2016 Act, including requirements that agencies provide a minimum of 90 days for requesters to file an administrative appeal and that agencies provide dispute resolution services during the FOIA process. The 2016 Act also adds two new elements to agency Annual FOIA Reports. The rule codifies the ``foreseeable harm'' standard implemented by the 2016 Act. The principal changes that were required to the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia's (``CSOSA'') current regulations are discussed below. Congress mandated that agencies make changes to their regulations within 180 days of the law taking effect. Because the changes are mandated by Congress and are non-controversial, CSOSA is publishing this rule as an interim final rule. |
| 2017-02-14 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Delegation of Authority Concerning Mutual Legal Assistance | The Attorney General has delegated to the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, with certain restrictions, the authority to perform the functions of the ``Central Authority'' or ``Competent Authority'' under treaties and executive... | 2017-02955 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-02-14/pdf/2017-02955.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/02/14/2017-02955/delegation-of-authority-concerning-mutual-legal-assistance | The Attorney General has delegated to the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, with certain restrictions, the authority to perform the functions of the ``Central Authority'' or ``Competent Authority'' under treaties and executive agreements between the United States and other countries on mutual assistance in criminal matters that designate the Attorney General or the Department of Justice as such authority. The Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division is authorized to re-delegate this authority to the Deputy Assistant Attorneys General and to the Director and Deputy Directors of the Office of International Affairs (OIA). This final rule will expand the scope of persons to whom this authority may be re- delegated to include OIA's Associate Directors. |
| 2017-02-03 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustment for 2017 | The Department of Justice is adjusting for inflation the civil monetary penalties assessed or enforced by components of the Department, in accordance with the provisions of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, for penalties assessed after February 3,... | 2017-01306 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-02-03/pdf/2017-01306.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/02/03/2017-01306/civil-monetary-penalties-inflation-adjustment-for-2017 | The Department of Justice is adjusting for inflation the civil monetary penalties assessed or enforced by components of the Department, in accordance with the provisions of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, for penalties assessed after February 3, 2017, whose associated violations occurred after November 2, 2015. |
| 2017-02-01 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Formula Grant Program | On January 17, 2017, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (``OJJDP'') of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (``OJP''), published a partial final rule to amend portions of the formula grant program... | 2017-02139 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-02-01/pdf/2017-02139.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/02/01/2017-02139/juvenile-justice-and-delinquency-prevention-act-formula-grant-program | On January 17, 2017, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (``OJJDP'') of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (``OJP''), published a partial final rule to amend portions of the formula grant program (``Formula Grant Program'') regulation to reflect changes in OJJDP policy. That rule is scheduled to become effective February 16, 2017. In accordance with the memorandum of January 20, 2017, from the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, entitled ``Regulatory Freeze Pending Review,'' this action hereby temporarily delays the effective date of the final rule entitled ``Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Formula Grant Program'' until March 21, 2017 (which is 60 days from January 20, 2017). This temporary delay will allow Department of Justice officials an opportunity to review any potential questions of fact, law and policy raised by this regulation, consistent with the Chief of Staff's memorandum of January 20, 2017. |
| 2017-01-19 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Amendment of Regulations Implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973-Nondiscrimination Based on Disability in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities | The Department of Justice is issuing this notice of proposed rulemaking to revise its regulation implementing section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as applicable to programs and activities receiving financial assistance from the Department, in... | 2017-01057 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-01-19/pdf/2017-01057.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/19/2017-01057/amendment-of-regulations-implementing-section-504-of-the-rehabilitation-act-of | The Department of Justice is issuing this notice of proposed rulemaking to revise its regulation implementing section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as applicable to programs and activities receiving financial assistance from the Department, in order to incorporate amendments to the statute, including the changes in the meaning and interpretation of the applicable definition of disability required by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008; incorporate requirements stemming from judicial decisions; update accessibility standards applicable to new construction and alteration of buildings and facilities; update certain provisions to promote consistency with comparable provisions implementing title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and make other non-substantive clarifying edits, including updating outdated terminology and references that currently exist in 28 CFR part 42, such as changing the word ``handicapped'' and similar variations of that word to language referencing ``individuals with disabilities,'' modifying the order of the regulatory provisions to group like provisions together, and adding some headings to make the regulation more user-friendly. |
| 2017-01-17 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Formula Grant Program | The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (``OJJDP'') of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (``OJP''), publishes this partial final rule to amend portions of the formula grant program (``Formula Grant Program'')... | 2017-00740 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-01-17/pdf/2017-00740.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/17/2017-00740/juvenile-justice-and-delinquency-prevention-act-formula-grant-program | The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (``OJJDP'') of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (``OJP''), publishes this partial final rule to amend portions of the formula grant program (``Formula Grant Program'') regulation to reflect changes in OJJDP policy. |
| 2017-01-04 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Revision of Department of Justice Freedom of Information Act Regulations | This rule amends the Department of Justice's regulations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to incorporate certain changes made to the FOIA by the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016. In addition, this rule amends certain provisions in the fee... | 2016-31508 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-01-04/pdf/2016-31508.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/04/2016-31508/revision-of-department-of-justice-freedom-of-information-act-regulations | This rule amends the Department of Justice's regulations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to incorporate certain changes made to the FOIA by the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016. In addition, this rule amends certain provisions in the fee section to reflect developments in the case law and to streamline the description of the factors to be considered when making fee waiver determinations. |
| 2016-12-23 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Contraband and Inmate Personal Property: Technical Change | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons makes a minor technical change to its regulations on contraband and inmate personal property to maintain consistency in language which describes the purpose of the regulations as ensuring the safety, security, or... | 2016-30998 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-30998.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-30998/contraband-and-inmate-personal-property-technical-change | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons makes a minor technical change to its regulations on contraband and inmate personal property to maintain consistency in language which describes the purpose of the regulations as ensuring the safety, security, or good order of the facility or protection of the public. |
| 2016-12-19 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Standards and Procedures for the Enforcement of the Immigration and Nationality Act | This rule revises the Department of Justice's (Department's) regulations implementing a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) concerning unfair immigration-related employment practices. The revisions conform the regulations to the... | 2016-30491 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-19/pdf/2016-30491.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/19/2016-30491/standards-and-procedures-for-the-enforcement-of-the-immigration-and-nationality-act | This rule revises the Department of Justice's (Department's) regulations implementing a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) concerning unfair immigration-related employment practices. The revisions conform the regulations to the statutory text as amended, simplify and add definitions of statutory terms, update and clarify the procedures for filing and processing charges of discrimination, ensure effective investigations of unfair immigration-related employment practices, reflect developments in nondiscrimination jurisprudence, reflect changes in existing practices (e.g., electronic filing of charges), reflect the new name of the office within the Department charged with enforcing this statute, and replace outdated references. |
| 2016-12-09 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Request for Public Comment on Draft “Release to One, Release to All” Presumption | The Department of Justice (the ``Department'') is requesting public comment on the draft ``Release to One, Release to All'' policy, which was prepared by the Office of Information Policy (OIP). This draft policy is not final, and should not be... | 2016-29727 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-09/pdf/2016-29727.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/09/2016-29727/request-for-public-comment-on-draft-release-to-one-release-to-all-presumption | The Department of Justice (the ``Department'') is requesting public comment on the draft ``Release to One, Release to All'' policy, which was prepared by the Office of Information Policy (OIP). This draft policy is not final, and should not be construed to represent Agency policy or views. The draft policy takes into account lessons learned from the DOJ pilot and all of the issues examined through the Chief FOIA Office Council, including certain exceptions to the policy and two different options for the timing of when documents should be posted online. The Department requests your comments on the entire draft policy. All public comments submitted in response to this notice will be considered when finalizing this document. |
| 2016-12-02 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations-Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description | This final rule amends the Department of Justice (Department) regulation implementing title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities by public accommodations and... | 2016-28644 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-02/pdf/2016-28644.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/02/2016-28644/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-by-public-accommodations-movie-theaters-movie | This final rule amends the Department of Justice (Department) regulation implementing title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities by public accommodations and commercial facilities, including movie theaters. The rule adds specific requirements addressing the obligations of public accommodations that own, lease, or operate movie theaters to provide effective communication to patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing, or blind or have low vision. The rule requires that movie theater auditoriums provide closed movie captioning and audio description when showing a digital movie distributed with such features unless doing so would result in an undue burden or a fundamental alteration. The rule requires movie theaters to have a specified number of captioning devices and audio description devices based on the number of auditoriums in the movie theater that show digital movies. The rule does not impose any specific requirements for movie theater auditoriums that exhibit analog movies exclusively. |
| 2016-11-29 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Conforming STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program Regulations to Statutory Change; Definitions and Confidentiality Requirements Applicable to All OVW Grant Programs | This rule amends the regulations for the STOP (ServicesTrainingOfficers Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program (STOP Program) and the general provisions governing Office on... | 2016-28437 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-11-29/pdf/2016-28437.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/11/29/2016-28437/conforming-stop-violence-against-women-formula-grant-program-regulations-to-statutory-change | This rule amends the regulations for the STOP (ServicesTrainingOfficers Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program (STOP Program) and the general provisions governing Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) programs to comply with statutory changes and reduce repetition of statutory language. Also, this rule implements statutory requirements for nondisclosure of confidential or private information relating to all OVW grant programs. |
| 2016-10-21 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Conforming Justice Department Regulations to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 | This final rule amends the Department of Justice (DOJ) organizational regulations to remove authority from United States Attorneys (USAs) to designate any Assistant United States Attorney as Acting United States Attorney. The Federal Vacancies Reform... | 2016-25464 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-10-21/pdf/2016-25464.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/10/21/2016-25464/conforming-justice-department-regulations-to-the-federal-vacancies-reform-act-of-1998 | This final rule amends the Department of Justice (DOJ) organizational regulations to remove authority from United States Attorneys (USAs) to designate any Assistant United States Attorney as Acting United States Attorney. The Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 governs designations of Acting USAs. The removal of authority from USAs is designed to bring DOJ's organizational regulations in compliance with the Act. |
| 2016-09-19 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a component of the United States Department of Justice (``Department'' or ``DOJ''), has published a notice of a new Privacy Act system of records, ``FBI Insider... | 2016-22412 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-09-19/pdf/2016-22412.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/19/2016-22412/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a component of the United States Department of Justice (``Department'' or ``DOJ''), has published a notice of a new Privacy Act system of records, ``FBI Insider Threat Program Records (ITPR),'' JUSTICE/FBI-023. In this notice of proposed rulemaking, the FBI proposes to exempt this system from certain provisions of the Privacy Act in order to avoid interference with efforts to detect, deter, and/or mitigate insider threats to national security or to the FBI and its personnel, facilities, resources, and activities. For the reasons provided below, the Department proposes to amend its Privacy Act regulations by establishing an exemption for records in this system from certain provisions of the Privacy Act pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j) and (k). Public comment is invited. |
| 2016-09-14 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Revision of Standards and Procedures for the Enforcement of Section 274B of the Immigration and Nationality Act | On August 15, 2016, the Department of Justice (Department) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register proposing to revise regulations implementing section 274B of the Immigration and Nationality Act, concerning unfair... | 2016-21937 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-09-14/pdf/2016-21937.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/14/2016-21937/revision-of-standards-and-procedures-for-the-enforcement-of-section-274b-of-the-immigration-and | On August 15, 2016, the Department of Justice (Department) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register proposing to revise regulations implementing section 274B of the Immigration and Nationality Act, concerning unfair immigration- related employment practices. The comment period for the NPRM is scheduled to close on September 14, 2016. The Department is extending the comment period by 30 days until October 14, 2016, in order to provide additional time for the public to prepare comments. |
| 2016-09-08 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | AG Order No. 3737-2016 | The Department of Justice finalizes its implementation of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) published by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on December 26, 2013. | 2016-21452 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-09-08/pdf/2016-21452.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/08/2016-21452/ag-order-no-3737-2016 | The Department of Justice finalizes its implementation of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) published by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on December 26, 2013. |
| 2016-09-02 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | James Zadroga 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Reauthorization Act | This rule finalizes the Interim Final Rule published on June 15, 2016, which implemented recently-enacted statutory changes governing the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 (the ``Fund''). After consideration of all of the public comments... | 2016-21216 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-09-02/pdf/2016-21216.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/02/2016-21216/james-zadroga-911-victim-compensation-fund-reauthorization-act | This rule finalizes the Interim Final Rule published on June 15, 2016, which implemented recently-enacted statutory changes governing the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 (the ``Fund''). After consideration of all of the public comments filed in response to the Interim Final Rule, the Special Master has concluded that no substantive changes to the Interim Final Rule are needed. Accordingly, this Final Rule adopts as final the provisions of the Interim Final Rule, with only two minor technical corrections. |
| 2016-08-22 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program | This rulemaking proposes to make the following changes to current regulations implementing the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Act: Revising provisions pertaining to the filing of an application for benefits, revising provisions that define... | 2016-18811 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-08-22/pdf/2016-18811.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/08/22/2016-18811/public-safety-officers-benefits-program | This rulemaking proposes to make the following changes to current regulations implementing the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Act: Revising provisions pertaining to the filing of an application for benefits, revising provisions that define when an individual is a public safety officer, when an officer has sustained a line-of-duty injury, when payment of benefits is prohibited, and when individuals are ineligible for payment; revising provisions pertaining to the admissibility, sufficiency, and evaluation of evidence submitted in PSOB claims; revising provisions concerning the fees that may be charged for representation in PSOB claims, establishing provisions that prescribe the scope of legal review of PSOB claims and the completeness of applications for benefits, and revising provisions pertaining to the definitions of permanent and total disability, payment of benefits, educational assistance, and other matters necessary to implement the aforementioned changes. |
| 2016-08-15 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Standards and Procedures for the Enforcement of the Immigration and Nationality Act | The Department of Justice (Department) proposes to revise regulations implementing a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act concerning unfair immigration-related employment practices. The proposed revisions are appropriate to conform the... | 2016-18957 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-08-15/pdf/2016-18957.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/08/15/2016-18957/standards-and-procedures-for-the-enforcement-of-the-immigration-and-nationality-act | The Department of Justice (Department) proposes to revise regulations implementing a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act concerning unfair immigration-related employment practices. The proposed revisions are appropriate to conform the regulations to the statutory text as amended, simplify and add definitions of statutory terms, update and clarify the procedures for filing and processing charges of discrimination, ensure effective investigations of unfair immigration-related employment practices, reflect developments in nondiscrimination jurisprudence, reflect changes in existing practices (e.g., electronic filing of charges), reflect the new name of the office within the Department charged with enforcing this statute, and replace outdated references. |
| 2016-08-11 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Amendment of Americans With Disabilities Act Title II and Title III Regulations To Implement ADA Amendments Act of 2008 | The Department of Justice (Department) is issuing this final rule to amend its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations in order to incorporate the statutory changes to the ADA set forth in the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADA Amendments Act or... | 2016-17417 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-08-11/pdf/2016-17417.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/08/11/2016-17417/amendment-of-americans-with-disabilities-act-title-ii-and-title-iii-regulations-to-implement-ada | The Department of Justice (Department) is issuing this final rule to amend its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations in order to incorporate the statutory changes to the ADA set forth in the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADA Amendments Act or the Act), which took effect on January 1, 2009. In response to earlier Supreme Court decisions that significantly narrowed the application of the definition of ``disability'' under the ADA, Congress enacted the ADA Amendments Act to restore the understanding that the definition of ``disability'' shall be broadly construed and applied without extensive analysis. Congress intended that the primary object of attention in cases brought under the ADA should be whether covered entities have complied with their statutory obligations not to discriminate based on disability. In this final rule, the Department is adding new sections to its title II and title III ADA regulations to set forth the proper meaning and interpretation of the definition of ``disability'' and to make related changes required by the ADA Amendments Act in other sections of the regulations. |
| 2016-08-08 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Formula Grant Program | The Office of Justice Programs (``OJP'') proposes to update the implementing regulation for the Formula Grant Program authorized by Title II, Part B, of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (``the Act'' or ``JJDPA''). The purpose... | 2016-18371 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-08-08/pdf/2016-18371.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/08/08/2016-18371/juvenile-justice-and-delinquency-prevention-act-formula-grant-program | The Office of Justice Programs (``OJP'') proposes to update the implementing regulation for the Formula Grant Program authorized by Title II, Part B, of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (``the Act'' or ``JJDPA''). The purpose of the Formula Grant Program is to provide formula grant awards to states to support juvenile delinquency prevention programs and to improve their juvenile justice systems. The proposed rule would supersede the existing Formula Grant Program regulations to reflect changes in the 2002 JJDPA reauthorization as well as policy changes to the Formula Grant Program. |
| 2016-07-29 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities | On May 9, 2016, the Department of Justice (Department) published a Supplemental Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SANPRM) in the Federal Register addressing the potential application of technical accessibility requirements to the Web sites of... | 2016-18003 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-07-29/pdf/2016-18003.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/07/29/2016-18003/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-accessibility-of-web-information-and-services-of-state | On May 9, 2016, the Department of Justice (Department) published a Supplemental Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SANPRM) in the Federal Register addressing the potential application of technical accessibility requirements to the Web sites of title II entities. The comment period is scheduled to close on August 8, 2016. The Department is extending the comment period by 60 days until October 7, 2016, in order to provide additional time for the public to prepare comments. |
| 2016-07-15 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program | This rule proposes to make the following changes to current regulations implementing the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Act: Adopting the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program's List of WTC-Related Health Conditions (List), the WTC Health... | 2016-16086 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-07-15/pdf/2016-16086.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/07/15/2016-16086/public-safety-officers-benefits-program | This rule proposes to make the following changes to current regulations implementing the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Act: Adopting the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program's List of WTC-Related Health Conditions (List), the WTC Health Program's standards for certifying that an injury is covered for treatment under the Program, and related regulatory provisions, establishing payment offset provisions between the PSOB Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, and revising the provisions that define when the statutory presumption of line-of-duty death resulting from certain heart attacks, strokes, and vascular ruptures is rebutted. The proposed changes based on the WTC Health Program's List and related provisions would provide a means for claimants to establish that certain public safety officers with chronic, often latent, health conditions sustained a line-of-duty injury under the PSOB Act. The proposed payment offset provisions are intended to implement statutory amendments to the PSOB Act requiring such offset and to facilitate claims processing. Similarly, the proposed rule implementing the statutory presumption associated with certain heart attacks, strokes, and vascular ruptures is intended to amend the current regulation to conform to recent amendments to the PSOB Act and to improve the processing of such claims. |
| 2016-07-08 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Program | The Office for Victims of Crime (``OVC'') of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (``OJP''), publishes this final rule to implement the victim assistance formula grant program (``Victim Assistance Program'') authorized by the... | 2016-16085 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-07-08/pdf/2016-16085.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/07/08/2016-16085/victims-of-crime-act-victim-assistance-program | The Office for Victims of Crime (``OVC'') of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (``OJP''), publishes this final rule to implement the victim assistance formula grant program (``Victim Assistance Program'') authorized by the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (``VOCA''). VOCA authorizes OVC to provide an annual grant from the Crime Victims Fund to each State and eligible territory for the financial support of services to crime victims by eligible crime victim assistance programs. The rule codifies and updates the existing VOCA Victim Assistance Program Guidelines (``Guidelines'') to reflect changes in OVC policy, needs of the crime victim services field, and VOCA itself. |
| 2016-07-06 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Department of Justice Debt Collection Regulations | This rule amends the regulations that govern debt collection at the Department of Justice (Department) to bring the regulations into conformity with government-wide standards, to update or delete obsolete references, and to make other clarifying or... | 2016-15511 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-07-06/pdf/2016-15511.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/07/06/2016-15511/department-of-justice-debt-collection-regulations | This rule amends the regulations that govern debt collection at the Department of Justice (Department) to bring the regulations into conformity with government-wide standards, to update or delete obsolete references, and to make other clarifying or technical changes. |
| 2016-07-01 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Office for Access to Justice | This rule amends the Code of Federal Regulations to reflect the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice as a distinct component of the Department of Justice. The Office for Access to Justice was created by the Attorney General to address the... | 2016-15574 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-07-01/pdf/2016-15574.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/07/01/2016-15574/office-for-access-to-justice | This rule amends the Code of Federal Regulations to reflect the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice as a distinct component of the Department of Justice. The Office for Access to Justice was created by the Attorney General to address the access-to- justice crisis in the criminal and civil justice systems. The office's mission is to help ensure that the justice system is efficient, fair, and accessible to all, irrespective of an individual's wealth and status. This rule sets forth the Office's organization, mission and functions. |
| 2016-06-30 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustment | In accordance with the provisions of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, the Department of Justice is adjusting for inflation civil monetary penalties assessed or enforced by components of the Department. | 2016-15528 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-06-30/pdf/2016-15528.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/06/30/2016-15528/civil-monetary-penalties-inflation-adjustment | In accordance with the provisions of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, the Department of Justice is adjusting for inflation civil monetary penalties assessed or enforced by components of the Department. |
| 2016-06-15 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | James Zadroga 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Reauthorization Act | On December 18, 2015, President Obama signed into law the James Zadroga 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Reauthorization Act (the ``Reauthorized Zadroga Act''). The Act extends the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 which provides... | 2016-14259 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-06-15/pdf/2016-14259.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/06/15/2016-14259/james-zadroga-911-victim-compensation-fund-reauthorization-act | On December 18, 2015, President Obama signed into law the James Zadroga 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Reauthorization Act (the ``Reauthorized Zadroga Act''). The Act extends the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 which provides compensation to any individual (or a personal representative of a deceased individual) who suffered physical harm or was killed as a result of the terrorist- related aircraft crashes of September 11, 2001, or the rescue and recovery efforts during the immediate aftermath of such crashes or the debris removal efforts that took place in the immediate aftermath of those crashes. Special Master Sheila L. Birnbaum, appointed by the Attorney General to administer the Fund, is issuing this Interim Final Rule to address changes required by the Reauthorized Zadroga Act. Specifically, the statute extends the time period during which eligible claimants may submit claims for compensation until December 18, 2020, increases the Victim Compensation Fund's total funding available to pay claims, creates different categories of claims, directs the Victim Compensation Fund to issue full compensation to eligible claimants and imposes limitations on certain components of future loss calculations. |
| 2016-06-07 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Compassionate Release | The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes changes to its regulations on compassionate release, including changing the title to ``Reduction in Sentence in Extraordinary and Compelling Circumstances''; deleting language which indicates that the Bureau will... | 2016-13294 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-06-07/pdf/2016-13294.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/06/07/2016-13294/compassionate-release | The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes changes to its regulations on compassionate release, including changing the title to ``Reduction in Sentence in Extraordinary and Compelling Circumstances''; deleting language which indicates that the Bureau will only allow reductions in sentence for circumstances ``which could not reasonably have been foreseen by the court at the time of sentencing''; and modifying and adding language to clarify the ineligibility of certain inmates for reductions in sentence and the eligibility of District of Columbia Code felony inmates (D.C. Code felony inmates) for medical and geriatric release. |
| 2016-06-06 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation; Extension of Comment Period | The Department of Justice (Department or DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is extending the comment period for its proposal to exempt ``The Next Generation Identification (NGI) System,'' JUSTICE/FBI-009, from certain provisions of the... | 2016-13352 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-06-06/pdf/2016-13352.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/06/06/2016-13352/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation-extension-of-comment-period | The Department of Justice (Department or DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is extending the comment period for its proposal to exempt ``The Next Generation Identification (NGI) System,'' JUSTICE/FBI-009, from certain provisions of the Privacy Act, published in the Federal Register on May 5, 2016 (81 FR 27288). The original comment period is scheduled to expire on June 6, 2016. The Department is now extending the time period for public comments by 30 days. The updated comment period is scheduled to expire on July 6, 2016. This action will allow interested persons additional time to analyze the proposal and prepare their comments. |
| 2016-05-24 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | National Environmental Policy Act Procedures | The Department of Justice is proposing to promulgate regulations establishing the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI's) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures. These proposed regulations would establish a process for the FBI's... | 2016-11945 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-05-24/pdf/2016-11945.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/24/2016-11945/national-environmental-policy-act-procedures | The Department of Justice is proposing to promulgate regulations establishing the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI's) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures. These proposed regulations would establish a process for the FBI's implementation of NEPA, Executive Order 11514, Executive Order 12114, and Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and Department of Justice (Department) regulations addressing the procedural provisions of NEPA. Pursuant to CEQ regulations, the FBI is soliciting comments on the proposed FBI NEPA regulations from members of the interested public. |
| 2016-05-11 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Conforming STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program Regulations to Statutory Change; Definitions and Confidentiality Requirements Applicable to All OVW Grant Programs | This rule proposes to amend the regulations for the STOP (Services--Training--Officers--Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program (STOP Program) and the general provisions governing Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Programs to... | 2016-10564 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-05-11/pdf/2016-10564.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/11/2016-10564/conforming-stop-violence-against-women-formula-grant-program-regulations-to-statutory-change | This rule proposes to amend the regulations for the STOP (Services--Training--Officers--Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program (STOP Program) and the general provisions governing Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Programs to comply with statutory changes and reduce repetition of statutory language. Also, this document would implement statutory requirements for nondisclosure of confidential or private information relating to all OVW grant programs. |
| 2016-05-09 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities | The Department of Justice (Department) is considering revising the regulation implementing title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA or Act) in order to establish specific technical requirements to make accessible the services, programs, or... | 2016-10464 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-05-09/pdf/2016-10464.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/09/2016-10464/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-accessibility-of-web-information-and-services-of-state | The Department of Justice (Department) is considering revising the regulation implementing title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA or Act) in order to establish specific technical requirements to make accessible the services, programs, or activities State and local governments offer to the public via the Web. In 2010, the Department issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (2010 ANPRM) titled Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities and Public Accommodations. The purpose of this Supplemental Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SANPRM) is to solicit additional public comment specifically regarding the regulation implementing title II, which applies to State and local government entities. Specifically, the Department is issuing this SANPRM in order to solicit public comment on various issues relating to the potential application of such technical requirements to the Web sites of title II entities and to obtain information for preparing a regulatory impact analysis. |
| 2016-05-05 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | Elsewhere in the Federal Register, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a component of the Department of Justice (Department or DOJ), has published a notice of a modified Privacy Act system of records, ``The Next Generation Identification (NGI)... | 2016-10119 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-05-05/pdf/2016-10119.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/05/2016-10119/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | Elsewhere in the Federal Register, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a component of the Department of Justice (Department or DOJ), has published a notice of a modified Privacy Act system of records, ``The Next Generation Identification (NGI) System,'' JUSTICE/FBI-009. In this notice of proposed rulemaking, the FBI proposes to exempt this system from certain provisions of the Privacy Act in order to prevent interference with the FBI's mission to detect, deter, and prosecute crimes and to protect the national security, which includes the use of criminal history record information and biometric identifiers. For the reasons provided below, the Department proposes to amend its Privacy Act regulations by establishing an exemption for records in this system from certain provisions of the Privacy Act pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j) and (k). Public comment is invited. |
| 2016-04-26 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Drug Abuse Treatment Program | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) revises the Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (RDAP) regulations to allow greater inmate participation in the program and positively impact recidivism rates. | 2016-09613 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-04-26/pdf/2016-09613.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/26/2016-09613/drug-abuse-treatment-program | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) revises the Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (RDAP) regulations to allow greater inmate participation in the program and positively impact recidivism rates. |
| 2016-04-04 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | Education Department | Federal Agency Final Regulations Implementing Executive Order 13559: Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations | The Agencies publishing this final rule amend or establish their regulations to implement Executive Order 13279, as amended by Executive Order 13559. Executive Order 13279 established fundamental principles to guide the policies of Federal agencies... | 2016-07339 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-04-04/pdf/2016-07339.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/04/2016-07339/federal-agency-final-regulations-implementing-executive-order-13559-fundamental-principles-and | The Agencies publishing this final rule amend or establish their regulations to implement Executive Order 13279, as amended by Executive Order 13559. Executive Order 13279 established fundamental principles to guide the policies of Federal agencies regarding the participation of faith-based and other community organizations in programs that the Federal agencies administer. Executive Order 13559 amended Executive Order 13279 to clarify those principles and add certain protections for beneficiaries of Federal social service programs. |
| 2016-03-16 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The U.S. Parole Commission is adopting a final rule to amend the voting requirements for decisions to terminate a D.C. Code parolee's supervision before the expiration of the sentence. The new rule permits one commissioner to make the decision to... | 2016-05639 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-03-16/pdf/2016-05639.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/03/16/2016-05639/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The U.S. Parole Commission is adopting a final rule to amend the voting requirements for decisions to terminate a D.C. Code parolee's supervision before the expiration of the sentence. The new rule permits one commissioner to make the decision to terminate parole. The rule currently requires two commissioners to agree to terminate parole early. The Commission is also revising reporting requirements for supervision officers who supervise D.C. Code offenders on parole and supervised release by removing the requirement for reports to be submitted after the completion of 12 months of continuous supervision. |
| 2016-02-29 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Use of Chemical Agents or Other Less-Than-Lethal Force in Immediate Use of Force Situations | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to amend its regulation on the use of chemical agents or other less-than- lethal force to provide that such use is authorized for staff in immediate use of force (emergency) situations. | 2016-04069 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-02-29/pdf/2016-04069.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/02/29/2016-04069/use-of-chemical-agents-or-other-less-than-lethal-force-in-immediate-use-of-force-situations | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to amend its regulation on the use of chemical agents or other less-than- lethal force to provide that such use is authorized for staff in immediate use of force (emergency) situations. |
| 2016-01-14 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Designation of Offenses | The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) removes rules which designated various offenses as sexual offenses for purposes of 18 U.S.C. 4042(c) because that provision, which necessitated regulations, has been repealed in relevant part. | 2016-00385 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-01-14/pdf/2016-00385.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/01/14/2016-00385/designation-of-offenses | The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) removes rules which designated various offenses as sexual offenses for purposes of 18 U.S.C. 4042(c) because that provision, which necessitated regulations, has been repealed in relevant part. |
| 2015-11-30 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Procedures for Completing Uniform Periodic Reports in Non-Small Business Cases Filed Under Chapter 11 of Title 11 | On November 10, 2014, the Department of Justice, through its component, the EOUST, published its notice of proposed rulemaking (``NPRM''), Procedures for Completing Uniform Periodic Reports in Non- Small Business Cases Filed under Chapter 11 of Title... | 2015-30294 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-11-30/pdf/2015-30294.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/11/30/2015-30294/procedures-for-completing-uniform-periodic-reports-in-non-small-business-cases-filed-under-chapter | On November 10, 2014, the Department of Justice, through its component, the EOUST, published its notice of proposed rulemaking (``NPRM''), Procedures for Completing Uniform Periodic Reports in Non- Small Business Cases Filed under Chapter 11 of Title 11 (``Periodic Reports''). In order to accommodate requests by certain commenters to meet with representatives of the EOUST to discuss the NPRM, and to provide an opportunity for interested persons to express their views directly to EOUST officials, the EOUST will hold a public hearing on the NPRM. In conjunction with the public hearing, the EOUST has reopened the comment period and will accept supplemental comments from those who submitted comments during the initial comment period and new comments from those who did not. |
| 2015-11-25 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY | Homeland Security Department | Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects | The Department of Health and Human Services and the other Federal Departments and Agencies listed in this document are extending the comment period on the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects notice of proposed rulemaking. The NPRM... | 2015-30122 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-11-25/pdf/2015-30122.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/11/25/2015-30122/federal-policy-for-the-protection-of-human-subjects | The Department of Health and Human Services and the other Federal Departments and Agencies listed in this document are extending the comment period on the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects notice of proposed rulemaking. The NPRM requests comment on proposed revisions to modernize, strengthen, and make more effective the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects that was promulgated as a Common Rule in 1991. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on September 8, 2015. |
| 2015-11-24 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Infectious Disease Management: Voluntary and Involuntary Testing | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons proposes two minor revisions to its regulations on the management of infectious diseases. One change would remove the requirement for HIV pre-test counseling for inmates, because the counseling requirement has... | 2015-29790 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-11-24/pdf/2015-29790.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/11/24/2015-29790/infectious-disease-management-voluntary-and-involuntary-testing | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons proposes two minor revisions to its regulations on the management of infectious diseases. One change would remove the requirement for HIV pre-test counseling for inmates, because the counseling requirement has become an obstacle to necessary testing. Inmates testing positive for HIV will continue to receive HIV post-test counseling. The second change would alter language regarding tuberculosis (TB) testing to clarify that it is testing for the TB infection, but not ``skin testing.'' This would account for advances in medical technology that allow for newer testing methods. |
| 2015-10-19 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The U.S. Parole Commission is adopting a final rule to apply the parole guidelines of the former District of Columbia Board of Parole that were in effect until March 4, 1985 in its parole decisionmaking for D.C. Code prisoners who committed their... | 2015-26463 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-10-19/pdf/2015-26463.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/19/2015-26463/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The U.S. Parole Commission is adopting a final rule to apply the parole guidelines of the former District of Columbia Board of Parole that were in effect until March 4, 1985 in its parole decisionmaking for D.C. Code prisoners who committed their offenses while those guidelines were in effect. |
| 2015-09-08 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY | Homeland Security Department | Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects | The departments and agencies listed in this document propose revisions to modernize, strengthen, and make more effective the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects that was promulgated as a Common Rule in 1991. This NPRM seeks comment on... | 2015-21756 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-09-08/pdf/2015-21756.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/09/08/2015-21756/federal-policy-for-the-protection-of-human-subjects | The departments and agencies listed in this document propose revisions to modernize, strengthen, and make more effective the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects that was promulgated as a Common Rule in 1991. This NPRM seeks comment on proposals to better protect human subjects involved in research, while facilitating valuable research and reducing burden, delay, and ambiguity for investigators. This proposed rule is an effort to modernize, simplify, and enhance the current system of oversight. The participating departments and agencies propose these revisions to the human subjects regulations because they believe these changes would strengthen protections for research subjects while facilitating important research. |
| 2015-09-02 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The United States Parole Commission is revising its rules pertaining to decisions to revoke terms of supervision without a revocation hearing. The rule allows for a releasee charged with administrative violations or specifically identified misdemeanor... | 2015-21094 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-09-02/pdf/2015-21094.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/09/02/2015-21094/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The United States Parole Commission is revising its rules pertaining to decisions to revoke terms of supervision without a revocation hearing. The rule allows for a releasee charged with administrative violations or specifically identified misdemeanor crimes to apply for a prison sanction of 8 months or less. If a releasee qualifies and applies for a sanction under this section, the Commission may approve a revocation decision that includes no more than 8 months of imprisonment without using its normal guidelines for decision-making |
| 2015-08-06 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations | The rule proposes to amend Department of Justice (Department) regulations on the equal treatment for faith-based or religious organizations and to implement Executive Order 13559 (Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With... | 2015-18259 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-08-06/pdf/2015-18259.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/08/06/2015-18259/partnerships-with-faith-based-and-other-neighborhood-organizations | The rule proposes to amend Department of Justice (Department) regulations on the equal treatment for faith-based or religious organizations and to implement Executive Order 13559 (Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations). This rule proposes to revise Department regulations pertaining to prohibited religious uses of direct Federal financial assistance to provide clarity about the rights and obligations of faith-based and religious groups participating in Department programs and to provide protections for beneficiaries of those programs. The Department seeks public comments only on the proposed revisions that are being made to implement Executive Order 13559. |
| 2015-08-03 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Contraband and Inmate Personal Property: Technical Amendment | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons makes a minor technical amendment to its regulations on contraband and inmate personal property to maintain consistency in language which describes the purpose of the regulations as ensuring the safety, security,... | 2015-18982 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-08-03/pdf/2015-18982.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/08/03/2015-18982/contraband-and-inmate-personal-property-technical-amendment | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons makes a minor technical amendment to its regulations on contraband and inmate personal property to maintain consistency in language which describes the purpose of the regulations as ensuring the safety, security, or good order of the facility or protection of the public. |
| 2015-07-22 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Drug Abuse Treatment Program | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes revisions to the Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (RDAP) regulations to allow greater inmate participation in the program and positively impact recidivism rates. | 2015-17707 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-07-22/pdf/2015-17707.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/07/22/2015-17707/drug-abuse-treatment-program | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes revisions to the Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (RDAP) regulations to allow greater inmate participation in the program and positively impact recidivism rates. |
| 2015-07-09 | Proposed Rule | COURT SERVICES AND OFFENDER SUPERVISION AGENCY FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia | Community Supervision: Administrative Sanctions and GPS Monitoring as a Supervision Tool; Correction | In this document, the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA) is correcting the authority citation in a proposed rule published May 22, 2015, regarding amendments to its current rule regarding the conditions... | 2015-16007 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-07-09/pdf/2015-16007.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/07/09/2015-16007/community-supervision-administrative-sanctions-and-gps-monitoring-as-a-supervision-tool-correction | In this document, the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA) is correcting the authority citation in a proposed rule published May 22, 2015, regarding amendments to its current rule regarding the conditions of release requirements for offenders under CSOSA supervision. |
| 2015-07-07 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Commutation of Sentence: Technical Change | This document finalizes a minor technical change to the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) regulations on sentence commutation which clarifies that Bureau staff, other than institution-level staff, will recalculate the inmate's sentence in accordance with the... | 2015-16635 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-07-07/pdf/2015-16635.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/07/07/2015-16635/commutation-of-sentence-technical-change | This document finalizes a minor technical change to the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) regulations on sentence commutation which clarifies that Bureau staff, other than institution-level staff, will recalculate the inmate's sentence in accordance with the terms of the commutation order if a petition for commutation of sentence is granted. |
| 2015-07-07 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Inmate Commissary Account Deposit Procedures | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to amend its regulations on inmate commissary account deposit procedures and requirements to provide clarification. Specifically, the amendments will clarify that, regardless of the form or... | 2015-16637 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-07-07/pdf/2015-16637.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/07/07/2015-16637/inmate-commissary-account-deposit-procedures | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to amend its regulations on inmate commissary account deposit procedures and requirements to provide clarification. Specifically, the amendments will clarify that, regardless of the form or method of the deposit (by mail or electronic deposit), the Bureau is authorized to obtain transaction information about the sender, and the sender is required to provide such information to the Bureau and its authorized service providers if the sender seeks to deposit funds in an inmate's commissary account. |
| 2015-07-07 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Transfer of Offenders to Foreign Countries | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) streamlines regulations on transferring offenders to foreign countries by eliminating language that constitutes agency guidance to staff. Guidance language will be retained in the relevant Bureau policy. | 2015-16610 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-07-07/pdf/2015-16610.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/07/07/2015-16610/transfer-of-offenders-to-foreign-countries | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) streamlines regulations on transferring offenders to foreign countries by eliminating language that constitutes agency guidance to staff. Guidance language will be retained in the relevant Bureau policy. |
| 2015-06-15 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | The Department of Justice (DOJ or Department) amends its Privacy Act regulations for the system of records entitled ``Giglio Information System, JUSTICE/DOJ-017.'' Information in this system of records has been established to enable DOJ investigative... | 2015-14641 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-06-15/pdf/2015-14641.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/06/15/2015-14641/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | The Department of Justice (DOJ or Department) amends its Privacy Act regulations for the system of records entitled ``Giglio Information System, JUSTICE/DOJ-017.'' Information in this system of records has been established to enable DOJ investigative agencies to collect and maintain records of potential impeachment information and to disclose such information to DOJ prosecuting offices in order to ensure that prosecutors receive sufficient information to meet their obligations under Giglio v. United States, 405 U.S. 150 (1972), as well as to enable DOJ prosecuting offices to maintain records of potential impeachment information obtained from DOJ investigative agencies, other federal agencies, and state, and local agencies and to disclose such information in accordance with the Giglio decision. |
| 2015-06-15 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The United States Parole Commission proposes to revise its rules for determining whether a prisoner who was sentenced under the D.C. Code and committed their offense before March 3, 1985 is suitable for release on parole. For these cases, the... | 2015-13998 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-06-15/pdf/2015-13998.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/06/15/2015-13998/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The United States Parole Commission proposes to revise its rules for determining whether a prisoner who was sentenced under the D.C. Code and committed their offense before March 3, 1985 is suitable for release on parole. For these cases, the Commission will apply the regulations of the former District of Columbia Board of Parole that were effective before March 1985. Prisoners who are serving D.C. Code sentences and who committed their offense before March 3, 1985 would be considered under the proposed regulation at their next regularly scheduled hearing or, if they have not yet received a parole hearing, at their initial parole hearing. |
| 2015-06-05 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Redelegation of Authority to Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, Branch Directors, Heads of Offices, and United States Attorneys in Civil Division Cases | This final rule amends Civil Directive 1-10, which sets forth the redelegation of authority by the Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Division to deputy assistant attorneys general, branch directors, heads of offices, and United States Attorneys.... | 2015-13782 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-06-05/pdf/2015-13782.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/06/05/2015-13782/redelegation-of-authority-to-deputy-assistant-attorneys-general-branch-directors-heads-of-offices | This final rule amends Civil Directive 1-10, which sets forth the redelegation of authority by the Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Division to deputy assistant attorneys general, branch directors, heads of offices, and United States Attorneys. On May 21, 2015, the Attorney General signed Order No. 3532-2015 increasing the monetary thresholds for the authority of Assistant Attorneys General to compromise or close civil claims, and increasing the redelegation authority to the United States Attorneys with respect to accepting offers of compromise for affirmative claims. Pursuant to the Attorney General's order, the new rule increases the redelegated authority to Branch Directors, heads of offices, and United States Attorneys to close or compromise affirmative claims. Additionally, the new rule redelegates to United States Attorneys, directors, and attorneys-in- charge the authority to issue compulsory process, and makes a few ``housekeeping'' revisions. |
| 2015-06-05 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Searches of Housing Units, Inmates, and Inmate Work Areas: Use of X-Ray Devices-Clarification of Terminology | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) clarifies that body imaging search devices are ``electronic search devices'' for routine or random use in searching inmates, and are distinguished from medical x-ray devices, which require the inmate's... | 2015-13710 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-06-05/pdf/2015-13710.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/06/05/2015-13710/searches-of-housing-units-inmates-and-inmate-work-areas-use-of-x-ray-devices-clarification-of | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) clarifies that body imaging search devices are ``electronic search devices'' for routine or random use in searching inmates, and are distinguished from medical x-ray devices, which require the inmate's consent, or Regional Director approval, for use as search devices. |
| 2015-05-29 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Authority of the Assistant Attorneys General To Compromise or Close Civil Claims | This final rule amends the Department's regulations to increase the authority currently delegated to the Assistant Attorneys General to compromise or close civil claims and to make certain technical corrections. | 2015-12991 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-05-29/pdf/2015-12991.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/05/29/2015-12991/authority-of-the-assistant-attorneys-general-to-compromise-or-close-civil-claims | This final rule amends the Department's regulations to increase the authority currently delegated to the Assistant Attorneys General to compromise or close civil claims and to make certain technical corrections. |
| 2015-05-22 | Proposed Rule | COURT SERVICES AND OFFENDER SUPERVISION AGENCY FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia | Community Supervision: Administrative Sanctions and GPS Monitoring as a Supervision Tool | In this document, the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA) is proposing to amend its current rule regarding the conditions of release requirements for offenders under CSOSA supervision. In addition, CSOSA... | 2015-12204 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-05-22/pdf/2015-12204.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/05/22/2015-12204/community-supervision-administrative-sanctions-and-gps-monitoring-as-a-supervision-tool | In this document, the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA) is proposing to amend its current rule regarding the conditions of release requirements for offenders under CSOSA supervision. In addition, CSOSA will expand the language of the regulation to detail and provide notice of when CSOSA Community Supervision Officers will use electronic monitoring as a tool to assist in supervision. |
| 2015-04-30 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation; Correction | The Department of Justice (the Department or DOJ) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register on March 26, 2015 (80 FR 15951), which added a new section to the Department's Privacy Act exemption regulations to exempt a DOJ-wide system of records... | 2015-10106 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-04-30/pdf/2015-10106.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/04/30/2015-10106/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation-correction | The Department of Justice (the Department or DOJ) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register on March 26, 2015 (80 FR 15951), which added a new section to the Department's Privacy Act exemption regulations to exempt a DOJ-wide system of records from certain subsections of the Privacy Act. The heading of the document referenced ``CPCLO Order No. 004-2014'' when the Chief Privacy and Civil Liberties Order (CPCLO) number should read 004-2015. This document corrects the CPCLO number. |
| 2015-04-03 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Revision of Department's Freedom of Information Act Regulations | This rule amends the Department's regulations under the Freedom of Information Act (``FOIA''). The regulations have been revised to update and streamline the language of several procedural provisions and to incorporate changes brought about by the... | 2015-07772 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-04-03/pdf/2015-07772.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/04/03/2015-07772/revision-of-departments-freedom-of-information-act-regulations | This rule amends the Department's regulations under the Freedom of Information Act (``FOIA''). The regulations have been revised to update and streamline the language of several procedural provisions and to incorporate changes brought about by the amendments to the FOIA under the OPEN Government Act of 2007. Additionally, the regulations have been updated to reflect developments in the case law and to include current cost figures to be used in calculating and charging fees. |
| 2015-03-26 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | As described in the notice section of this issue of the Federal Register, the Department of Justice (Department or DOJ) has published a notice of a new Department-wide Privacy Act system of records, ``Department of Justice, Giglio Information Files,''... | 2015-06938 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-03-26/pdf/2015-06938.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/03/26/2015-06938/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | As described in the notice section of this issue of the Federal Register, the Department of Justice (Department or DOJ) has published a notice of a new Department-wide Privacy Act system of records, ``Department of Justice, Giglio Information Files,'' JUSTICE/ DOJ-017. This system has been established to enable DOJ investigative agencies to collect and maintain records of potential impeachment information and to disclose such information to DOJ prosecuting offices in order to ensure that prosecutors receive sufficient information to meet their obligations under Giglio v. United States, 405 U.S. 150 (1972), as well as to enable DOJ prosecuting offices to maintain records of potential impeachment information obtained from DOJ investigative agencies, other federal agencies, and state and local agencies and to disclose such information in accordance with the Giglio decision. For the reasons provided below, the Department proposes to amend its Privacy Act regulations by establishing an exemption for records in this system from certain provisions of the Privacy Act pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j) and (k). |
| 2015-03-06 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Determination That an Individual Shall Not Be Deemed an Employee of the Public Health Service | The proposed rule proposes criteria and a process by which the Attorney General or designee may determine that an individual shall not be deemed an employee of the Public Health Service for purposes of coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act. | 2015-05027 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-03-06/pdf/2015-05027.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/03/06/2015-05027/determination-that-an-individual-shall-not-be-deemed-an-employee-of-the-public-health-service | The proposed rule proposes criteria and a process by which the Attorney General or designee may determine that an individual shall not be deemed an employee of the Public Health Service for purposes of coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act. |
| 2015-02-25 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Authorization To Seize Property Involved in Drug Offenses for Administrative Forfeiture (2012R-9P) | The Department of Justice is amending its regulations to delegate to the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) authority to seize and administratively forfeit property involved in controlled substance offenses. | 2015-03839 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-02-25/pdf/2015-03839.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/02/25/2015-03839/authorization-to-seize-property-involved-in-drug-offenses-for-administrative-forfeiture-2012r-9p | The Department of Justice is amending its regulations to delegate to the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) authority to seize and administratively forfeit property involved in controlled substance offenses. |
| 2015-02-18 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Department of Justice Debt Collection Regulations | This rule proposes to amend the regulations that govern debt collection at the Department of Justice (Department) to bring the regulations into conformity with government-wide standards, to update or delete obsolete references, and to make other... | 2015-02587 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-02-18/pdf/2015-02587.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/02/18/2015-02587/department-of-justice-debt-collection-regulations | This rule proposes to amend the regulations that govern debt collection at the Department of Justice (Department) to bring the regulations into conformity with government-wide standards, to update or delete obsolete references, and to make other clarifying or technical changes. |
| 2015-01-22 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Communications Management Units | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) finalizes regulations that establish and describe Communications Management Units (CMUs) by regulation. The CMUs regulations serve to detail the specific restrictions that may be imposed in the CMUs in a... | 2015-01024 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-01-22/pdf/2015-01024.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/01/22/2015-01024/communications-management-units | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) finalizes regulations that establish and describe Communications Management Units (CMUs) by regulation. The CMUs regulations serve to detail the specific restrictions that may be imposed in the CMUs in a way that current regulations authorize but do not detail. CMUs are designed to provide an inmate housing unit environment that enables staff monitoring of all communications between inmates in a Communications Management Unit (CMU) and persons in the community. The ability to monitor such communication is necessary to ensure the safety, security, and orderly operation of correctional facilities, and protection of the public. These regulations represent a ``floor'' beneath which communications cannot be further restricted. The Bureau currently operates CMUs in two of its facilities. This rule clarifies existing Bureau practices with respect to CMUs. |
| 2015-01-21 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Policy Regarding Obtaining Information From, or Records of, Members of the News Media; and Regarding Questioning, Arresting, or Charging Members of the News Media | This rule amends the policy of the Department of Justice regarding the use of subpoenas, certain court orders, and search warrants, to obtain information from, or records of, members of the news media. The rule also amends the Department's policy... | 2015-00919 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-01-21/pdf/2015-00919.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/01/21/2015-00919/policy-regarding-obtaining-information-from-or-records-of-members-of-the-news-media-and-regarding | This rule amends the policy of the Department of Justice regarding the use of subpoenas, certain court orders, and search warrants, to obtain information from, or records of, members of the news media. The rule also amends the Department's policy regarding questioning, arresting, or charging members of the news media. |
| 2015-01-09 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Good Conduct Time: Alternative Adult Literacy Programs | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to amend its rules on Good Conduct Time (GCT) and Literacy. The purpose of this proposed rule is to provide effective literacy programming alternatives to the General Educational Development... | 2015-00144 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-01-09/pdf/2015-00144.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/01/09/2015-00144/good-conduct-time-alternative-adult-literacy-programs | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to amend its rules on Good Conduct Time (GCT) and Literacy. The purpose of this proposed rule is to provide effective literacy programming alternatives to the General Educational Development (GED) program that more effectively meet the specialized needs of inmates. This will also have the added benefit of reducing lengthy waiting lists for the GED program. This proposed rule will exempt inmates from the ``satisfactory progress'' provision of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (VCCLEA) and/or the Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PLRA) if they participate in an ``authorized alternative adult literacy program.'' The Bureau's Literacy Program rules, which currently contemplate only GED attainment, would also be revised to allow for ``authorized alternative adult literacy programs.'' This change means that inmates participating in ``authorized alternative adult literacy programs'' will not need to demonstrate satisfactory progress toward earning a GED credential to be considered for the full benefits of GCT. Other than the change regarding inmates in ``authorized alternative adult literacy programs,'' we propose no further substantive changes. |
| 2015-01-08 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Grants To Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders | This rule amends the regulations for the Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program (Arrest Program) to incorporate statutory changes, make minor technical corrections, and streamline existing regulations to reduce... | 2014-30766 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-01-08/pdf/2014-30766.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/01/08/2014-30766/grants-to-encourage-arrest-policies-and-enforcement-of-protection-orders | This rule amends the regulations for the Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program (Arrest Program) to incorporate statutory changes, make minor technical corrections, and streamline existing regulations to reduce repetition of statutory language. This rule also amends the regulations to clarify that existing regulations on grant-related procedures continue to apply to grants made by the Office on Violence Against Women. |
| 2014-12-19 | Rule | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT | Executive Office of the President | Federal Awarding Agency Regulatory Implementation of Office of Management and Budget's Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards | This joint interim final rule implements for all Federal award-making agencies the final guidance Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) published by the Office of Management... | 2014-28697 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-12-19/pdf/2014-28697.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/12/19/2014-28697/federal-awarding-agency-regulatory-implementation-of-office-of-management-and-budgets-uniform | This joint interim final rule implements for all Federal award-making agencies the final guidance Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) published by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on December 26, 2013. This rule is necessary in order to incorporate into regulation and thus bring into effect the Uniform Guidance as required by OMB. Implementation of this guidance will reduce administrative burden and risk of waste, fraud, and abuse for the approximately $600 billion per year awarded in Federal financial assistance. The result will be more Federal dollars reprogrammed to support the mission, new entities able to compete and win awards, and ultimately a stronger framework to provide key services to American citizens and support the basic research that underpins the United States economy. |
| 2014-12-08 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Smoking/No Smoking Areas | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) finalizes without change a proposed rule that was published on this subject on May 12, 2006, to revise regulations pertaining to smoking/no smoking in Bureau facilities. The revised regulations generally... | 2014-28620 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-12-08/pdf/2014-28620.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/12/08/2014-28620/smokingno-smoking-areas | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) finalizes without change a proposed rule that was published on this subject on May 12, 2006, to revise regulations pertaining to smoking/no smoking in Bureau facilities. The revised regulations generally prohibit smoking in and on the grounds of Bureau institutions and offices, except as part of an authorized inmate religious activity; and, for Bureau staff and official visitors, only in smoking areas designated by the Warden. Possession of smoking apparatus and tobacco in any form is prohibited for inmates under this rule, unless as part of an authorized inmate religious activity. We intend this amendment to promote a clean air environment and to protect the health and safety of staff and inmates. |
| 2014-11-20 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | National Instant Criminal Background Check System Regulation | The United States Department of Justice (``the Department'') is publishing this final rule to amend the regulations implementing the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (``NICS'') pursuant to the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act... | 2014-27386 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-11-20/pdf/2014-27386.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/11/20/2014-27386/national-instant-criminal-background-check-system-regulation | The United States Department of Justice (``the Department'') is publishing this final rule to amend the regulations implementing the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (``NICS'') pursuant to the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (``Brady Act''). This final rule authorizes tribal criminal justice agencies to access the NICS Index for purposes of issuing firearm-related permits and licenses, authorizes criminal justice agencies to access the NICS Index for purposes of disposing of firearms in their possession, and updates the storage location of NICS Audit Log records relating to denied transactions. |
| 2014-11-10 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Procedures for Completing Uniform Periodic Reports in Non-Small Business Cases Filed Under Chapter 11 of Title 11 | The Department of Justice, through its component, EOUST, is issuing this notice of proposed rulemaking (Rule) pursuant to Section 602 of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA). The BAPCPA requires the Department to... | 2014-25975 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-11-10/pdf/2014-25975.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/11/10/2014-25975/procedures-for-completing-uniform-periodic-reports-in-non-small-business-cases-filed-under-chapter | The Department of Justice, through its component, EOUST, is issuing this notice of proposed rulemaking (Rule) pursuant to Section 602 of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA). The BAPCPA requires the Department to issue rules requiring uniform periodic reports (Periodic Reports) by debtors in possession or trustees in cases under chapter 11 of title 11. The BAPCPA requires the Rule to strike the best achievable practical balance between the reasonable needs of the public for information about the operational results of the Federal bankruptcy system, undue burden, and appropriate privacy concerns and safeguards. |
| 2014-09-11 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Office of the Pardon Attorney | This rule revises certain regulations of the Department of Justice (the ``Department'') that govern the Pardon Attorney. The rule conforms the regulations to current practice, under which the Pardon Attorney is subject to the direction of, and submits... | 2014-21678 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-09-11/pdf/2014-21678.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/09/11/2014-21678/office-of-the-pardon-attorney | This rule revises certain regulations of the Department of Justice (the ``Department'') that govern the Pardon Attorney. The rule conforms the regulations to current practice, under which the Pardon Attorney is subject to the direction of, and submits recommendations in clemency cases through, the Deputy Attorney General. |
| 2014-09-08 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations-Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description | On August 1, 2014, the Department of Justice published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register in order to propose amendments to its Americans with Disabilities Act title III regulation to require the provision of closed movie... | 2014-21285 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-09-08/pdf/2014-21285.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/09/08/2014-21285/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-by-public-accommodations-movie-theaters-movie | On August 1, 2014, the Department of Justice published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register in order to propose amendments to its Americans with Disabilities Act title III regulation to require the provision of closed movie captioning and audio description to give persons with hearing and vision disabilities access to movies. The comment period is scheduled to close on September 30, 2014. The Department of Justice is extending the comment period until December 1, 2014 in order to provide additional time for the public to prepare comments. |
| 2014-08-28 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The United States Parole Commission is revising its rules describing the conditions of release set for persons on supervision and the procedures used to impose and modify the conditions. The revision is part of our ongoing effort to make our rules... | 2014-20427 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-08-28/pdf/2014-20427.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/08/28/2014-20427/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The United States Parole Commission is revising its rules describing the conditions of release set for persons on supervision and the procedures used to impose and modify the conditions. The revision is part of our ongoing effort to make our rules easier to understand for those persons affected by the rules and other interested persons and organizations. We are also adding new procedures for imposing special conditions for sex offenders, and filling a gap left by an earlier rule change in 2003 regarding the administrative appeals that may be filed by District of Columbia offenders on supervised release. |
| 2014-08-14 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting and Supervising Federal Prisoners Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The United States Parole Commission proposes to revise its rules pertaining to decisions to revoke terms of supervision without a hearing. Specifically, we propose a rule that would allow a releasee charged with only administrative violations or... | 2014-18421 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-08-14/pdf/2014-18421.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/08/14/2014-18421/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The United States Parole Commission proposes to revise its rules pertaining to decisions to revoke terms of supervision without a hearing. Specifically, we propose a rule that would allow a releasee charged with only administrative violations or specifically identified misdemeanor crimes to apply for a prison sanction of 8 months or less. If a releasee qualifies and applies for a sanction under this section, the Commission may approve a revocation decision that includes no more than 8 months of imprisonment without using its normal guidelines for decision-making. |
| 2014-08-05 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Grants To Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders | This rule proposes to amend the regulations for the Grants To Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program (Arrest Program) to incorporate statutory changes, make minor technical corrections, and streamline existing... | 2014-18276 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-08-05/pdf/2014-18276.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/08/05/2014-18276/grants-to-encourage-arrest-policies-and-enforcement-of-protection-orders | This rule proposes to amend the regulations for the Grants To Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program (Arrest Program) to incorporate statutory changes, make minor technical corrections, and streamline existing regulations to reduce repetition of statutory language. This rule would also amend the regulations to clarify that existing regulations on grant-related procedures continue to apply to grants made by the Office on Violence Against Women. |
| 2014-08-01 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations-Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description | The Department of Justice (Department) is issuing this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in order to propose amendments to its regulation for title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which covers public accommodations and commercial... | 2014-17863 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-08-01/pdf/2014-17863.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/08/01/2014-17863/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-by-public-accommodations-movie-theaters-movie | The Department of Justice (Department) is issuing this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in order to propose amendments to its regulation for title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which covers public accommodations and commercial facilities, including movie theaters. The Department is proposing to explicitly require movie theaters to exhibit movies with closed captioning and audio description at all times and for all showings whenever movies are produced, distributed, or otherwise made available with captioning and audio description unless to do so would result in an undue burden or fundamental alteration. The Department is also proposing to require movie theaters to have a certain number of individual closed captioning and audio description devices unless to do so would result in an undue burden or fundamental alteration. The Department is proposing a six- month compliance date for movie theaters' digital movie screens and is seeking public comment on whether it should adopt a four-year compliance date for movie theaters' analog movie screens or should defer rulemaking on analog screens until a later date. |
| 2014-06-23 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program | The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) of the U.S. Department of Justice is amending its regulation defining ``Spouse'' for purposes of implementing the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Act, associated statutes, and Program. Prior to the Supreme... | 2014-14504 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-06-23/pdf/2014-14504.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/06/23/2014-14504/public-safety-officers-benefits-program | The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) of the U.S. Department of Justice is amending its regulation defining ``Spouse'' for purposes of implementing the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Act, associated statutes, and Program. Prior to the Supreme Court invalidating section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) DOMA prevented OJP from recognizing same-sex surviving spouses for the purposes of awarding PSOB Act benefits. As amended, the final regulation recognizes as a spouse, for purposes of the PSOB program, a person who lawfully enters into a marriage in one jurisdiction, even when living in another jurisdiction, and without regard to the law of the other jurisdiction. |
| 2014-03-28 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustment-Civil Rights Division | In accordance with section 4 of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, the Department of Justice is adjusting for inflation the civil monetary penalties assessed or... | 2014-06979 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-03-28/pdf/2014-06979.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/03/28/2014-06979/civil-monetary-penalties-inflation-adjustment-civil-rights-division | In accordance with section 4 of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, the Department of Justice is adjusting for inflation the civil monetary penalties assessed or enforced by the Civil Rights Division. |
| 2014-03-10 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Communication Management Units | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) reopens the comment period of the proposed rule published on April 6, 2010 (75 FR 17324) which proposed to establish and describe Communication Management Units (CMUs) by regulation. We now reopen the... | 2014-05083 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-03-10/pdf/2014-05083.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/03/10/2014-05083/communication-management-units | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) reopens the comment period of the proposed rule published on April 6, 2010 (75 FR 17324) which proposed to establish and describe Communication Management Units (CMUs) by regulation. We now reopen the comment period for fifteen (15) additional days in order to allow inmates and interested parties additional opportunity to comment. |
| 2014-03-05 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program | The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) of the U.S. Department of Justice proposes this rule to amend the regulation that implements the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Act and associated statutes. Generally speaking, these laws provide financial... | 2014-04647 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-03-05/pdf/2014-04647.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/03/05/2014-04647/public-safety-officers-benefits-program | The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) of the U.S. Department of Justice proposes this rule to amend the regulation that implements the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Act and associated statutes. Generally speaking, these laws provide financial support to certain public safety officers, or their survivors and families, when such officers die, or become permanently and totally disabled, as a result of line-of-duty injuries, or when they die of heart attacks or strokes sustained within statutorily-specified timeframes of engaging or participating in certain line-of-duty activity. The proposed rule would amend the implementing regulation in order to change the definition of ``Spouse.'' |
| 2014-03-04 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Authorization To Seize Property Involved in Drug Offenses for Administrative Forfeiture (2012R-9P) | The Department of Justice is amending its regulations to extend the trial period during which the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) may exercise, for an additional one-year period following the effective date of... | 2014-04621 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-03-04/pdf/2014-04621.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/03/04/2014-04621/authorization-to-seize-property-involved-in-drug-offenses-for-administrative-forfeiture-2012r-9p | The Department of Justice is amending its regulations to extend the trial period during which the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) may exercise, for an additional one-year period following the effective date of this rule, the authority under the United States Code to seize and administratively forfeit property involved in controlled substance offenses. The Attorney General has determined that the trial period that ends on February 25, 2014, should be extended for another year to give ATF more time to refine its processes, fully hire and train all necessary staff, and further demonstrate the effectiveness of the delegation in the investigation of violent crimes involving firearms. |
| 2014-02-27 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Policy Regarding Obtaining Information From, or Records of, Members of the News Media; and Regarding Questioning, Arresting, or Charging Members of the News Media | This rule amends the policy of the Department of Justice regarding the use of subpoenas, certain court orders, and search warrants, to obtain information from, or records of, members of the news media. The rule also amends the Department's policy... | 2014-04239 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-02-27/pdf/2014-04239.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/02/27/2014-04239/policy-regarding-obtaining-information-from-or-records-of-members-of-the-news-media-and-regarding | This rule amends the policy of the Department of Justice regarding the use of subpoenas, certain court orders, and search warrants, to obtain information from, or records of, members of the news media. The rule also amends the Department's policy regarding questioning, arresting, or charging members of the news media. |
| 2014-02-14 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Searches of Housing Units, Inmates, and Inmate Work Areas: Use of X-ray Devices-Clarification of Terminology | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to clarify that body imaging search devices are ``electronic search devices'' for routine or random use in searching inmates, and are distinguished from medical x-ray devices, which require the... | 2014-03240 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-02-14/pdf/2014-03240.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/02/14/2014-03240/searches-of-housing-units-inmates-and-inmate-work-areas-use-of-x-ray-devices-clarification-of | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to clarify that body imaging search devices are ``electronic search devices'' for routine or random use in searching inmates, and are distinguished from medical x-ray devices, which require the inmate's consent, or Regional Director approval, for use as search devices. |
| 2014-01-30 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Office of the Attorney General; Amendment of Americans with Disabilities Act Title II and Title III Regulations to Implement ADA Amendments Act of 2008 | The Department of Justice (Department) is issuing this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations in order to incorporate the statutory changes to the ADA set forth in the ADA Amendments Act of... | 2014-01668 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-01-30/pdf/2014-01668.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/01/30/2014-01668/office-of-the-attorney-general-amendment-of-americans-with-disabilities-act-title-ii-and-title-iii | The Department of Justice (Department) is issuing this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations in order to incorporate the statutory changes to the ADA set forth in the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADA Amendments Act or the Act), which took effect on January 1, 2009. Congress enacted the ADA Amendments Act in order to revise the ADA definition of ``disability'' and to ensure that the definition is broadly construed and applied without extensive analysis. In this NPRM, the Department is proposing to add new sections to its title II and title III ADA regulations at 28 CFR parts 35 and 36, respectively, to provide detailed definitions of ``disability'' and to make consistent changes in other sections of the regulations. The ADA Amendments Act authorizes the Attorney General to issue regulations consistent with the Act that implement the definitions of ``disability'' in sections 3 and 4 of the Act, including the rules of construction set forth in section 3. The Department invites written comments from members of the public on this proposed rule. |
| 2014-01-02 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Transfer of Offenders to Foreign Countries | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to streamline its regulations on transferring offenders to foreign countries by eliminating language that constitutes agency guidance to staff. Guidance language will be retained in the relevant... | 2013-31021 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-01-02/pdf/2013-31021.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/01/02/2013-31021/transfer-of-offenders-to-foreign-countries | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to streamline its regulations on transferring offenders to foreign countries by eliminating language that constitutes agency guidance to staff. Guidance language will be retained in the relevant Bureau policy. |
| 2013-12-24 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Exemption of Records Systems Under the Privacy Act; Correction | The Department of Justice (the Department or DOJ) published a final rule in the Federal Register on November 21, 2013, which added a new section to the Department's Privacy Act exemption regulations to exempt two OCDETF systems of records from certain... | 2013-30067 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-12-24/pdf/2013-30067.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/12/24/2013-30067/exemption-of-records-systems-under-the-privacy-act-correction | The Department of Justice (the Department or DOJ) published a final rule in the Federal Register on November 21, 2013, which added a new section to the Department's Privacy Act exemption regulations to exempt two OCDETF systems of records from certain subsections of the Privacy Act. The final text of the rule incorrectly referred to exempted ``subsections'' of the Privacy Act as ``paragraphs'' of the new section. This document corrects the final rule by revising the new section. |
| 2013-12-05 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Compassionate Release | The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) changes its regulations on compassionate release, to provide that when considering an inmate for reduction in sentence, the General Counsel will solicit the opinion of the United States Attorney in the district in which... | 2013-29076 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-12-05/pdf/2013-29076.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/12/05/2013-29076/compassionate-release | The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) changes its regulations on compassionate release, to provide that when considering an inmate for reduction in sentence, the General Counsel will solicit the opinion of the United States Attorney in the district in which the inmate was sentenced; and the final decision is subject to the general supervision and direction of the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General. |
| 2013-11-21 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Exemption of Records Systems Under the Privacy Act | The Department of Justice (the Department or DOJ) amends its Privacy Act regulations for two Privacy Act systems of records previously entitled the ``Drug Enforcement Task Force Evaluation and Reporting System,'' JUSTICE/DAG-003, and the ``Organized... | 2013-27130 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-11-21/pdf/2013-27130.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/11/21/2013-27130/exemption-of-records-systems-under-the-privacy-act | The Department of Justice (the Department or DOJ) amends its Privacy Act regulations for two Privacy Act systems of records previously entitled the ``Drug Enforcement Task Force Evaluation and Reporting System,'' JUSTICE/DAG-003, and the ``Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Fusion Center and International Organized Crime Intelligence and Operations Center System,'' JUSTICE/CRM-028. These amendments reflect a recent reorganization of the Department establishing the Executive Office for OCDETF as a separate DOJ component, and transferring responsibility for these systems from the Office of the Deputy Attorney General (ODAG) and the Criminal Division to this component. In light of this departmental reorganization, JUSTICE/DAG-003 has been renumbered to JUSTICE/OCDETF- 001 and renamed as the ``Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Management Information System (OCDETF MIS),'' and JUSTICE/CRM-028 has been renumbered to JUSTICE/OCDETF-002 while retaining the same name. When under the responsibility of ODAG and the Criminal Division, these systems were exempted from certain provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 by exemptions placed in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) sections containing exemptions for ODAG's and the Criminal Division's Privacy Act systems. These amendments remove references to these systems from the CFR sections for ODAG and Criminal Division exemptions and add a new section for OCDETF exemptions, which continues comparable exemptions for these systems in order to avoid interference with the law enforcement functions and responsibilities of the Executive office for OCDETF. |
| 2013-10-25 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Progress Reports Rules Revision | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) removes from regulations and/or modifies two types of progress reports: transfer reports and triennial reports. | 2013-25166 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-10-25/pdf/2013-25166.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/10/25/2013-25166/progress-reports-rules-revision | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) removes from regulations and/or modifies two types of progress reports: transfer reports and triennial reports. |
| 2013-09-30 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Revision to United States Marshals Service Fees for Services | This rule revises the United States Marshals Service fees to reflect current costs to the United States Marshals Service for service of process in federal court proceedings. A proposed rule with invitation to comment was published in the Federal... | 2013-23692 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-09-30/pdf/2013-23692.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/09/30/2013-23692/revision-to-united-states-marshals-service-fees-for-services | This rule revises the United States Marshals Service fees to reflect current costs to the United States Marshals Service for service of process in federal court proceedings. A proposed rule with invitation to comment was published in the Federal Register on April 12, 2013, at 78 FR 21862. Only one comment was received within the 60- day comment period and that comment supported adoption of the rule. Accordingly, the proposed rule is finalized without change. |
| 2013-09-23 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Certification Process for State Capital Counsel System | Chapter 154 of title 28, United States Code, provides special procedures for Federal habeas corpus review of cases brought by indigent prisoners in State custody who are subject to a capital sentence. These special procedures are available to States... | 2013-22766 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-09-23/pdf/2013-22766.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/09/23/2013-22766/certification-process-for-state-capital-counsel-system | Chapter 154 of title 28, United States Code, provides special procedures for Federal habeas corpus review of cases brought by indigent prisoners in State custody who are subject to a capital sentence. These special procedures are available to States that the Attorney General has certified as having established mechanisms for the appointment, compensation, and payment of reasonable litigation expenses of competent counsel in State postconviction proceedings brought by such prisoners, and as providing standards of competency for the appointment of counsel in these proceedings. This rule sets forth the regulations for the certification procedure. |
| 2013-09-16 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Exemption of Records Systems Under the Privacy Act | The Department of Justice (the Department or DOJ) proposes to amend its Privacy Act regulations for two systems of records entitled the ``Drug Enforcement Task Force Evaluation and Reporting System, JUSTICE/DAG-003,'' last published, March 10, 1992 in... | 2013-22370 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-09-16/pdf/2013-22370.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/09/16/2013-22370/exemption-of-records-systems-under-the-privacy-act | The Department of Justice (the Department or DOJ) proposes to amend its Privacy Act regulations for two systems of records entitled the ``Drug Enforcement Task Force Evaluation and Reporting System, JUSTICE/DAG-003,'' last published, March 10, 1992 in the Federal Register, and the ``Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Fusion Center and International Organized Crime Intelligence and Operations Center System, JUSTICE/CRM-028,'' last published, June 3, 2009 in the Federal Register. These Privacy Act regulations are being amended to reflect a recent reorganization of the Department establishing the Executive Office for OCDETF as a separate DOJ component, and transferring responsibility for these systems from the Office of the Deputy Attorney General (ODAG) and the Criminal Division to this component. In light of this departmental reorganization, JUSTICE/DAG- 003 is being renumbered to JUSTICE/OCDETF-001 and will be renamed as the ``Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Management Information System (OCDETF MIS).'' JUSTICE/CRM-028 is being renumbered to JUSTICE/OCDETF-002 but will retain its system name. When under the responsibility of ODAG and the Criminal Division, these systems were exempted from certain provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 by exemptions placed in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) sections containing exemptions for ODAG's and the Criminal Division's Privacy Act systems. These proposed amendments will remove references to these systems from the CFR sections for ODAG and Criminal Division exemptions and add a new section for OCDETF exemptions. Public comment is invited. |
| 2013-08-27 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | VOCA Victim Assistance Program | The Office for Victims of Crime (``OVC'') of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (``OJP''), proposes this rule to implement the victim assistance formula grant program (``Victim Assistance Program'') authorized by the Victims of... | 2013-20426 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-08-27/pdf/2013-20426.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/08/27/2013-20426/voca-victim-assistance-program | The Office for Victims of Crime (``OVC'') of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (``OJP''), proposes this rule to implement the victim assistance formula grant program (``Victim Assistance Program'') authorized by the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (``VOCA''). Generally speaking, this law authorizes OVC to provide an annual grant from the Crime Victims Fund to each State and eligible territory for the financial support of services to victims of crime by eligible crime victim assistance programs. The proposed rule would codify and update the existing VOCA Victim Assistance Program Guidelines (``Guidelines'') to reflect changes in OVC policy, needs of the crime victims services field, and VOCA itself. |
| 2013-07-09 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Removing Unnecessary Office on Violence Against Women Regulations | This rule removes the regulations for the STOP Violence Against Indian Women Discretionary Grant Program, because the Program no longer exists, and the Grants to Combat Violent Crimes Against Women on Campuses Program, because the regulations are no... | 2013-16400 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-07-09/pdf/2013-16400.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/07/09/2013-16400/removing-unnecessary-office-on-violence-against-women-regulations | This rule removes the regulations for the STOP Violence Against Indian Women Discretionary Grant Program, because the Program no longer exists, and the Grants to Combat Violent Crimes Against Women on Campuses Program, because the regulations are no longer required and are unnecessary. |
| 2013-05-20 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program | This order will amend regulations to revise delegations of authority for the review process for determinations regarding claims for benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program. The changes to the regulations are designed to increase... | 2013-11872 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-05-20/pdf/2013-11872.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/20/2013-11872/public-safety-officers-benefits-program | This order will amend regulations to revise delegations of authority for the review process for determinations regarding claims for benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program. The changes to the regulations are designed to increase efficiency, reduce duplication, and streamline the processing of claims. |
| 2013-04-23 | Rule | COURT SERVICES AND OFFENDER SUPERVISION AGENCY FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia | Sex Offender Registration Amendments | The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (``CSOSA'') is amending its regulations which set forth procedures and requirements relating to periodic verification of registration information for sex offenders.... | 2013-09471 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-04-23/pdf/2013-09471.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/04/23/2013-09471/sex-offender-registration-amendments | The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (``CSOSA'') is amending its regulations which set forth procedures and requirements relating to periodic verification of registration information for sex offenders. Furthermore, the rule permits CSOSA to verify addresses of sex offenders by conducting home visits on its own accord and with its law enforcement partners. The rule also clarifies the schedule for verifying home addresses, even for those sex offenders who are required to register but are not under CSOSA's supervision. |
| 2013-04-12 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Revision to United States Marshals Service Fees for Services | This rule proposes to increase the fee from $55 per person per hour to $65 per person per hour for process served or executed personally by a United States Marshals Service employee, agent, or contractor. This proposed fee increase reflects the current... | 2013-08158 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-04-12/pdf/2013-08158.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/04/12/2013-08158/revision-to-united-states-marshals-service-fees-for-services | This rule proposes to increase the fee from $55 per person per hour to $65 per person per hour for process served or executed personally by a United States Marshals Service employee, agent, or contractor. This proposed fee increase reflects the current costs to the United States Marshals Service for service of process in federal court proceedings. |
| 2013-03-14 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Application Procedures and Criteria for Approval of Providers of a Personal Financial Management Instructional Course by United States Trustees | This final rule (``rule'') sets forth procedures and criteria United States Trustees shall use when determining whether applicants seeking to become and remain approved providers of a personal financial management instructional course (``providers'')... | 2013-04364 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-03-14/pdf/2013-04364.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/03/14/2013-04364/application-procedures-and-criteria-for-approval-of-providers-of-a-personal-financial-management | This final rule (``rule'') sets forth procedures and criteria United States Trustees shall use when determining whether applicants seeking to become and remain approved providers of a personal financial management instructional course (``providers'') satisfy all prerequisites of the United States Code, as implemented under this rule. Under the current law, individual debtors must participate in an instructional course concerning personal financial management (``instructional course'' or ``debtor education'') before receiving a discharge of debts. The current law enumerates mandatory prerequisites and minimum standards applicants seeking to become approved providers must meet. Under this rule, United States Trustees will approve applicants for inclusion on publicly available provider lists in one or more federal judicial districts if an applicant establishes it meets all the requirements of the United States Code, as implemented under this rule. After obtaining such approval, a provider shall be authorized to provide an instructional course in a federal judicial district during the time the provider remains approved. EOUST intends to add to its regulations governing debtor education providers, two new provisions not previously included in the proposed rule. The first provision will amend section 58.30(c)(5) to require providers to notify the United States Trustee of certain actions pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 111(g)(2) or other consumer protection statutes, such as an entry of judgment or mediation award, or the provider's entry into a settlement order, consent decree, or assurance of voluntary compliance. The second provision will amend section 58.33(i) to require a provider to assist an individual with limited English proficiency by expeditiously directing the individual to a provider that can provide instruction in the language of the individual's choice. Because these provisions were not discussed in the proposed rule published on November 14, 2008, EOUST will publish another Notice of Proposed Rulemaking requesting public comment with respect to these two provisions. |
| 2013-03-14 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Application Procedures and Criteria for Approval of Nonprofit Budget and Credit Counseling Agencies by United States Trustees | This final rule (``rule'') sets forth procedures and criteria United States Trustees shall use when determining whether applicants seeking to become and remain approved nonprofit budget and credit counseling agencies (``credit counseling agencies'' or... | 2013-04361 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-03-14/pdf/2013-04361.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/03/14/2013-04361/application-procedures-and-criteria-for-approval-of-nonprofit-budget-and-credit-counseling-agencies | This final rule (``rule'') sets forth procedures and criteria United States Trustees shall use when determining whether applicants seeking to become and remain approved nonprofit budget and credit counseling agencies (``credit counseling agencies'' or ``agencies'') satisfy all prerequisites of the United States Code, as implemented under this rule. Under the current law, an individual may not be a debtor under title 11 of the United States Code, unless during the 180- day period preceding the date of filing a bankruptcy petition, the individual receives adequate counseling from a credit counseling agency that is approved by the United States Trustee. The current law enumerates mandatory prerequisites and minimum standards applicants seeking to become approved credit counseling agencies must meet. Under this rule, United States Trustees will approve applicants for inclusion on publicly available agency lists in one or more federal judicial districts if an applicant establishes it meets all the requirements of the United States Code, as implemented under this rule. After obtaining such approval, a credit counseling agency shall be authorized to provide credit counseling in a federal judicial district during the time the agency remains approved. EOUST intends to add to its regulations governing credit counseling agencies, two new provisions not previously included in the proposed rule on this subject. A new section 58.17(c)(11) will require agencies to notify the United States Trustee of certain actions pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 111(g)(2) or other consumer protection statutes, such as an entry of judgment or mediation award, or the agency's entry into a settlement order, consent decree, or assurance of voluntary compliance. The second provision will amend section 58.20(j) to require an agency to assist an individual with limited English proficiency by expeditiously directing the individual to an agency that can provide counseling in the language of the individual's choice. Because these provisions were not discussed in the proposed rule published on February 1, 2008, EOUST will publish another Notice of Proposed Rulemaking requesting public comment with respect to these two provisions. |
| 2013-03-07 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | The Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is issuing a final rule for the recently modified system of records titled ``Investigative Reporting and Filing System'' (IRFS), JUSTICE/DEA-008. This system, which... | 2013-05146 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-03-07/pdf/2013-05146.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/03/07/2013-05146/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | The Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is issuing a final rule for the recently modified system of records titled ``Investigative Reporting and Filing System'' (IRFS), JUSTICE/DEA-008. This system, which has already been exempted from particular subsections of the Privacy Act of 1974, is now being exempted further. Information in this system relates to law enforcement and intelligence matters, and for the reasons set forth in the rule these exemptions are necessary to avoid interference with the law enforcement, counterterrorism, and national security functions and responsibilities of the DEA. |
| 2013-02-28 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Compassionate Release; Technical Changes | In this interim rule, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) makes a minor change to remove an administrative level of review from the processing of a Compassionate Release request packet. | 2013-04589 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-02-28/pdf/2013-04589.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/02/28/2013-04589/compassionate-release-technical-changes | In this interim rule, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) makes a minor change to remove an administrative level of review from the processing of a Compassionate Release request packet. |
| 2013-02-21 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The United States Parole Commission proposes to revise its rules describing the conditions of release set for persons on supervision. The revision is part of our ongoing effort to make our rules easier to understand for those persons affected by the... | 2013-03942 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-02-21/pdf/2013-03942.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/02/21/2013-03942/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The United States Parole Commission proposes to revise its rules describing the conditions of release set for persons on supervision. The revision is part of our ongoing effort to make our rules easier to understand for those persons affected by the rules and other interested persons and organizations. We also propose to add new procedures for imposing special conditions for sex offenders, and to fill a gap left by an earlier rule change in 2003 regarding the administrative appeals that may be filed by District of Columbia offenders on supervised release. |
| 2013-02-19 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | The Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), is issuing a final rule for the modified system of records notice entitled ``Inmate Central Records System'' (ICRS) (JUSTICE/BOP-005). This system is being exempted from... | 2013-03693 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-02-19/pdf/2013-03693.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/02/19/2013-03693/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | The Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), is issuing a final rule for the modified system of records notice entitled ``Inmate Central Records System'' (ICRS) (JUSTICE/BOP-005). This system is being exempted from certain subsections of the Privacy Act of 1974 listed below for the reasons set forth in the following text. |
| 2013-02-08 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Designation of Offenses | The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to remove rules which designate various offenses as sexual offenses for purposes of U.S. Code because that provision, which necessitated regulations, has been repealed in relevant part. | 2013-02765 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-02-08/pdf/2013-02765.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/02/08/2013-02765/designation-of-offenses | The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to remove rules which designate various offenses as sexual offenses for purposes of U.S. Code because that provision, which necessitated regulations, has been repealed in relevant part. |
| 2013-01-28 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | National Instant Criminal Background Check System | The Department of Justice (the Department) proposes three amendments to part 25 of title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These proposed changes are intended to promote public safety, to enhance the efficiency of the National Instant Criminal... | 2013-01529 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-01-28/pdf/2013-01529.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/01/28/2013-01529/national-instant-criminal-background-check-system | The Department of Justice (the Department) proposes three amendments to part 25 of title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These proposed changes are intended to promote public safety, to enhance the efficiency of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) operations, and to resolve difficulties created by unforeseen processing conflicts within the system. The proposed amendments are for the following purposes: to add tribal criminal justice agencies to those entities authorized to receive information in connection with the issuance of a firearm-related permit or license; to authorize access for criminal justice agencies to the FBI-maintained NICS Index to permit background checks for the purpose of disposing of firearms in the possession of those agencies; and to permit NICS to retain in a separate database its Audit Log records relating to denied transactions beyond 10 years, rather than transferring them to a Federal Records Center for storage. |
| 2012-12-11 | Proposed Rule | COURT SERVICES AND OFFENDER SUPERVISION AGENCY FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia | Sex Offender Registration Amendments | The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (``CSOSA'') is issuing a proposed rule to amend its current rule that sets forth procedures and requirements relating to periodic verification of registration information... | 2012-29636 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-11/pdf/2012-29636.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/11/2012-29636/sex-offender-registration-amendments | The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (``CSOSA'') is issuing a proposed rule to amend its current rule that sets forth procedures and requirements relating to periodic verification of registration information for sex offenders. The proposed rule, if finalized, would permit CSOSA to verify addresses of sex offenders by conducting home visits on its own accord and with its law enforcement partners. The proposed rule, if adopted, would also clarify the schedule for verifying home addresses, even for those sex offenders who are required to register but are not under CSOSA's supervision. |
| 2012-10-09 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation | The Department of Justice (DOJ or Department) is issuing a final rule for the new Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Privacy Act system of records titled FBI Data Warehouse System, JUSTICE/FBI- 022. This system is being exempted from the subsections... | 2012-24753 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-10-09/pdf/2012-24753.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/10/09/2012-24753/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | The Department of Justice (DOJ or Department) is issuing a final rule for the new Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Privacy Act system of records titled FBI Data Warehouse System, JUSTICE/FBI- 022. This system is being exempted from the subsections of the Privacy Act listed below for the reasons set forth in the following text. Information in this system of records relates to law enforcement matters, and the exemptions are necessary to avoid interference with the national security and criminal law enforcement functions and responsibilities of the FBI. |
| 2012-09-26 | Rule | COURT SERVICES AND OFFENDER SUPERVISION AGENCY FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia | Technical Amendments Due to Change of Agency Name | The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (``CSOSA'') is issuing a final rule to change all references to the District of Columbia Pretrial Services Agency (``PSA''), an independent federal agency within CSOSA, to... | 2012-23589 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-09-26/pdf/2012-23589.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/09/26/2012-23589/technical-amendments-due-to-change-of-agency-name | The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (``CSOSA'') is issuing a final rule to change all references to the District of Columbia Pretrial Services Agency (``PSA''), an independent federal agency within CSOSA, to reflect the change of the agency's name to the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia. Additionally, the description of PSA's seal is being amended. The regulations are also being amended to clearly state that either CSOSA's Director or PSA's Director or designee has the authority to affix the seal for that Director's respective agency. Finally, the regulations are being amended to clearly state that either CSOSA's or PSA's Director or designee may approve the use of the seal. All the changes made in this rule are strictly technical. |
| 2012-09-12 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Consolidation of Seizure and Forfeiture Regulations | Consistent with Executive Order 13563, by this rule the Department of Justice (the Department) revises, consolidates, and updates its regulations regarding the seizure, forfeiture, and remission of assets. The rule recognizes that as of 2002 the Bureau... | 2012-21943 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-09-12/pdf/2012-21943.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/09/12/2012-21943/consolidation-of-seizure-and-forfeiture-regulations | Consistent with Executive Order 13563, by this rule the Department of Justice (the Department) revises, consolidates, and updates its regulations regarding the seizure, forfeiture, and remission of assets. The rule recognizes that as of 2002 the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is now part of the Department, and consolidates the regulations governing the seizure and administrative forfeiture of property by ATF with those of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The rule also conforms the seizure and forfeiture regulations of ATF, DEA, FBI, and the Department's Criminal Division to address procedural changes necessitated by the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act (CAFRA) of 2000. The rule allows ATF, DEA, and FBI to publish administrative forfeiture notices on an official Internet government Web site instead of in newspapers. Lastly, the rule updates the regulations to reflect current forfeiture practice and clarifies the existing regulations pertaining to the return of assets to victims through the remission process. |
| 2012-08-27 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Authorization To Seize Property Involved in Drug Offenses for Administrative Forfeiture (2012R-9P) | The Department of Justice is amending its regulations to allow the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to exercise, for a one-year period following the effective date of this rule, the authority to seize and... | 2012-20923 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-08-27/pdf/2012-20923.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/08/27/2012-20923/authorization-to-seize-property-involved-in-drug-offenses-for-administrative-forfeiture-2012r-9p | The Department of Justice is amending its regulations to allow the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to exercise, for a one-year period following the effective date of this rule, the authority to seize and administratively forfeit property involved in controlled substance offenses. Many years of experience have demonstrated that forfeiting the assets of criminals is an essential tool in combating criminal activity and provides law enforcement with the capacity to dismantle criminal organizations that would continue to function after the conviction and incarceration of individual offenders. Moreover, administrative forfeiture permits the expedient and effective use of this crucial law enforcement tool. |
| 2012-07-10 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | Elsewhere in the Federal Register, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a component of the Department of Justice, has published a notice of a new Privacy Act system of records, JUSTICE/FBI- 022, the FBI Data Warehouse System. In this notice of... | 2012-16822 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-07-10/pdf/2012-16822.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/07/10/2012-16822/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | Elsewhere in the Federal Register, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a component of the Department of Justice, has published a notice of a new Privacy Act system of records, JUSTICE/FBI- 022, the FBI Data Warehouse System. In this notice of proposed rulemaking, the FBI proposes to exempt this system from certain provisions of the Privacy Act in order to avoid interference with the national security and criminal law enforcement functions and responsibilities of the FBI. Public comment is invited. |
| 2012-06-20 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | National Standards To Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape | The Department of Justice (Department) is issuing a final rule adopting national standards to prevent, detect, and respond to prison rape, as required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA). In addition, the Department is requesting comment... | 2012-12427 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-06-20/pdf/2012-12427.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/06/20/2012-12427/national-standards-to-prevent-detect-and-respond-to-prison-rape | The Department of Justice (Department) is issuing a final rule adopting national standards to prevent, detect, and respond to prison rape, as required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA). In addition, the Department is requesting comment on one issue relating to staffing in juvenile facilities. Further discussion of the final rule is found in the Executive Summary. |
| 2012-05-21 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Amendment of Americans With Disabilities Act Title II and Title III Regulations To Extend Compliance Date for Certain Requirements Related to Existing Pools and Spas Provided by State and Local Governments and by Public Accommodations | This final rule revises the Department of Justice regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act to extend until January 31, 2013, the compliance date for the application of sections 242 and 1009 of the 2010 Americans with Disabilities... | 2012-12365 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-05-21/pdf/2012-12365.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/05/21/2012-12365/amendment-of-americans-with-disabilities-act-title-ii-and-title-iii-regulations-to-extend-compliance | This final rule revises the Department of Justice regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act to extend until January 31, 2013, the compliance date for the application of sections 242 and 1009 of the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design for existing pools and spas. |
| 2012-05-18 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Removing Unnecessary Office on Violence Against Women Regulations | This rule proposes to remove the regulations for the STOP Violence Against Indian Women Discretionary Grant Program, because the Program no longer exists, and the Grants to Combat Violent Crimes Against Women on Campuses Program, because the... | 2012-12134 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-05-18/pdf/2012-12134.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/05/18/2012-12134/removing-unnecessary-office-on-violence-against-women-regulations | This rule proposes to remove the regulations for the STOP Violence Against Indian Women Discretionary Grant Program, because the Program no longer exists, and the Grants to Combat Violent Crimes Against Women on Campuses Program, because the regulations are no longer required and are unnecessary. |
| 2012-05-03 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Authorization To Redelegate Settlement Authority for Claims Submitted Under the Federal Tort Claims Act | The Department of Justice is amending its internal organizational regulations to clarify the authority of the respective agency heads of the Bureau of Prisons, the Federal Prison Industries, the United States Marshals Service, the Drug Enforcement... | 2012-10641 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-05-03/pdf/2012-10641.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/05/03/2012-10641/authorization-to-redelegate-settlement-authority-for-claims-submitted-under-the-federal-tort-claims | The Department of Justice is amending its internal organizational regulations to clarify the authority of the respective agency heads of the Bureau of Prisons, the Federal Prison Industries, the United States Marshals Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to settle claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act. |
| 2012-04-26 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | In the Federal Register, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau or BOP), a component of the Department of Justice, has published a notice of a revised Privacy Act system of records, Inmate Central Records System (JUSTICE/BOP-005). In this notice of proposed... | 2012-9774 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-04-26/pdf/2012-9774.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/04/26/2012-9774/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | In the Federal Register, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau or BOP), a component of the Department of Justice, has published a notice of a revised Privacy Act system of records, Inmate Central Records System (JUSTICE/BOP-005). In this notice of proposed rulemaking, the Bureau proposes to amend its Privacy Act regulations for the Inmate Central Records System (JUSTICE/BOP-005) by now exempting this system from subsections (c)(3) and (4); (d); (e)(1), (2), (3), (4)(G), (H), and (I), (5), and (8); (f); and (g) of the Privacy Act of 1974 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j) and (k) for the reasons set forth in the following text. The exemptions are necessary to avoid interference with the law enforcement and functions and responsibilities of the Bureau. Public comment is invited. |
| 2012-04-18 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation | The Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) proposes to amend its Privacy Act regulations for the modified system of records entitled the Investigative Reporting and Filing System (IRFS) (JUSTICE/DEA-008), published April 11,... | 2012-8769 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-04-18/pdf/2012-8769.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/04/18/2012-8769/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | The Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) proposes to amend its Privacy Act regulations for the modified system of records entitled the Investigative Reporting and Filing System (IRFS) (JUSTICE/DEA-008), published April 11, 2012 in the Federal Register. This system will be exempt from subsections (c)(3) and (4); (d)(1), (2), (3), and (4); (e)(1), (2), (3), (4)(G), (H), (I), (5), and (8); (f); (g); and (h) of the Privacy Act of 1974 for the reasons set forth in the following text. The exemptions are necessary to avoid interference with the law enforcement and counterterrorism functions and responsibilities of the DEA. |
| 2012-04-18 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | The Department of Justice (DOJ or Department) is issuing a final rule for a new Department-wide Privacy Act system of records entitled, Debt Collection Enforcement System, JUSTICE/DOJ-016. The Department is exempting the Debt Collection Enforcement... | 2012-9001 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-04-18/pdf/2012-9001.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/04/18/2012-9001/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | The Department of Justice (DOJ or Department) is issuing a final rule for a new Department-wide Privacy Act system of records entitled, Debt Collection Enforcement System, JUSTICE/DOJ-016. The Department is exempting the Debt Collection Enforcement System, JUSTICE/DOJ-016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j) and (k) from subsections (c)(3) and (4); (d)(1), (2), (3), and (4); (e)(1), (2), (3), (4)(G), (H) and (I), (5) and (8); (f) and (g) of the Privacy Act for the reasons set forth in the following text. Information in this system of records relates to matters of law enforcement efforts associated with debt collection purposes, and certain records in this system are exempt from certain provisions of the Privacy Act in order to avoid interference with such law enforcement functions and responsibilities of the DOJ. |
| 2012-04-03 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Inmate Communication With News Media: Removal of Byline Regulations | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) finalizes an interim rule published April 23, 2010, regarding inmate contact with the community which deleted two previous Bureau regulations that prohibited inmates from publishing under a byline, due... | 2012-7971 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-04-03/pdf/2012-7971.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/04/03/2012-7971/inmate-communication-with-news-media-removal-of-byline-regulations | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) finalizes an interim rule published April 23, 2010, regarding inmate contact with the community which deleted two previous Bureau regulations that prohibited inmates from publishing under a byline, due to a recent court ruling invalidating Bureau regulation language containing this prohibition. |
| 2012-03-29 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS): Technical Corrections | The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is promulgating this direct final rule for its National Motor Vehicle Title Information System Program (NMVTIS) in order to make two technical corrections to the NMVTIS regulations. | 2012-7473 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-03-29/pdf/2012-7473.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/29/2012-7473/national-motor-vehicle-title-information-system-nmvtis-technical-corrections | The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is promulgating this direct final rule for its National Motor Vehicle Title Information System Program (NMVTIS) in order to make two technical corrections to the NMVTIS regulations. |
| 2012-03-20 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Delaying the Compliance Date for Certain Requirements of the Regulations Implementing Titles II and III of the Americans With Disabilities Act | By this rule, the Department of Justice is proposing to extend the date for compliance with certain requirements in the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design that relate to provision of accessible entry and exit for... | 2012-6747 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-03-20/pdf/2012-6747.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/20/2012-6747/delaying-the-compliance-date-for-certain-requirements-of-the-regulations-implementing-titles-ii-and | By this rule, the Department of Justice is proposing to extend the date for compliance with certain requirements in the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design that relate to provision of accessible entry and exit for existing swimming pools and spas. Concurrently with the publication of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Department is publishing a final rule that extends the compliance date with respect to existing swimming pools, wading pools, and spas to May 21, 2012 in order to allow additional time to address misunderstandings among pool owners and operators regarding these ADA requirements. By this rule, the Department seeks public comment on its proposal to extend the compliance date for a longer period of six months, until September 17, 2012 in the interest of promoting clear and consistent application of the ADA's requirements to existing facilities. |
| 2012-03-20 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities; Swimming Pools | By this rule, the Department of Justice is extending the date for compliance with certain requirements in the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards) that relate to provision of accessible entry and... | 2012-6748 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-03-20/pdf/2012-6748.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/20/2012-6748/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-by-public-accommodations-and-in-commercial-facilities | By this rule, the Department of Justice is extending the date for compliance with certain requirements in the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards) that relate to provision of accessible entry and exit for swimming pools, wading pools, and spas. This final rule, based on a finding of good cause, changes the date for compliance from March 15, 2012, to May 21, 2012 in order to allow additional time to address misunderstandings regarding compliance with these ADA requirements. Some pool owners and operators believed that taking certain steps would always satisfy their obligations under the ADA when in fact those steps would not necessarily result in compliance with the ADA regulations. |
| 2012-02-21 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | Elsewhere in the Federal Register, the Department of Justice (DOJ or Department) has published a notice of a new Department-wide Privacy Act system of records, Debt Collection Enforcement System, JUSTICE/DOJ-016. In this notice of proposed rulemaking,... | 2012-3914 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-02-21/pdf/2012-3914.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/02/21/2012-3914/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | Elsewhere in the Federal Register, the Department of Justice (DOJ or Department) has published a notice of a new Department-wide Privacy Act system of records, Debt Collection Enforcement System, JUSTICE/DOJ-016. In this notice of proposed rulemaking, the DOJ proposes to exempt certain records in this system from certain provisions of the Privacy Act in order to avoid interference with the law enforcement functions and responsibilities of the DOJ. Public comment is invited. |
| 2012-02-13 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Certification Process for State Capital Counsel Systems | Section 2265 of title 28, United States Code, instructs the Attorney General to promulgate regulations establishing a certification procedure for States seeking to qualify for the special Federal habeas corpus review provisions for capital cases under... | 2012-3293 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-02-13/pdf/2012-3293.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/02/13/2012-3293/certification-process-for-state-capital-counsel-systems | Section 2265 of title 28, United States Code, instructs the Attorney General to promulgate regulations establishing a certification procedure for States seeking to qualify for the special Federal habeas corpus review provisions for capital cases under chapter 154 of title 28. The benefits of chapter 154--including expedited timing and limits on the scope of Federal habeas review of State judgments--are available to States on the condition that they provide counsel to indigent capital defendants in State postconviction proceedings pursuant to mechanisms that satisfy certain statutory requirements. This supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (supplemental notice) requests public comment concerning five changes that the Department is considering to a previously published proposed rule for the chapter 154 certification procedure. |
| 2011-12-16 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Preliminary Plan for Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13579 | The U.S. Parole Commission is asking for comments on its preliminary plan for the retrospective review of its regulations to determine whether any of the regulations should be repealed, modified or expanded. The Commission is undertaking the review to... | 2011-31758 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-16/pdf/2011-31758.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/16/2011-31758/preliminary-plan-for-retrospective-review-under-eo-13579 | The U.S. Parole Commission is asking for comments on its preliminary plan for the retrospective review of its regulations to determine whether any of the regulations should be repealed, modified or expanded. The Commission is undertaking the review to comply with Executive Order 13579, ``Regulation and Independent Regulatory Agencies,'' issued by the President on July 11, 2011. The purpose of the review is to ensure that the Commission's regulations fulfill the Commission's mission and are effective, cost-efficient and understandable. Comment Date: Written comments must be postmarked and electronic comments must be submitted by February 17, 2012. Please note that the electronic Federal Docket Management System will not accept comments after 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the last day of the comment period. |
| 2011-12-06 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Office of the Attorney General; Assumption of Concurrent Federal Criminal Jurisdiction in Certain Areas of Indian Country | This rule establishes the procedures for an Indian tribe whose Indian country is subject to State criminal jurisdiction under Public Law 280 (18 U.S.C. 1162(a)) to request that the United States accept concurrent criminal jurisdiction within the... | 2011-31313 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-06/pdf/2011-31313.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/06/2011-31313/office-of-the-attorney-general-assumption-of-concurrent-federal-criminal-jurisdiction-in-certain | This rule establishes the procedures for an Indian tribe whose Indian country is subject to State criminal jurisdiction under Public Law 280 (18 U.S.C. 1162(a)) to request that the United States accept concurrent criminal jurisdiction within the tribe's Indian country, and for the Attorney General to decide whether to consent to such a request. |
| 2011-11-25 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Literacy Program | This document finalizes the Bureau's Literacy Program regulations, published as an interim rule on September 26, 1997 (62 FR 50791). The Bureau amended its regulations on the literacy program for the sake of clarification or simplification. | 2011-30400 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-11-25/pdf/2011-30400.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/25/2011-30400/literacy-program | This document finalizes the Bureau's Literacy Program regulations, published as an interim rule on September 26, 1997 (62 FR 50791). The Bureau amended its regulations on the literacy program for the sake of clarification or simplification. |
| 2011-10-21 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Classification and Program Review | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to revise its regulations on classification and program review to ensure that classification and program review procedures adequately address inmate needs. This proposed rule also adds a new... | 2011-27179 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-10-21/pdf/2011-27179.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/10/21/2011-27179/classification-and-program-review | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to revise its regulations on classification and program review to ensure that classification and program review procedures adequately address inmate needs. This proposed rule also adds a new type of review, the ``progress review.'' A progress review will be an abbreviated program review meant to focus on an inmate's programming activities. This shortened version of the more thorough program review will facilitate more efficiently-used staff and inmate time, in that it will primarily focus on any new or changed aspects of an inmate's initial classification and participation in recommended programs. Inmates who have 36 months or more until their projected release date will receive alternating program and progress reviews at least once every 180 calendar days, a practice that will allow the Bureau to more efficiently utilize staff time and resources. The process will also allow staff to devote more time and resources to the reviews of inmates who are closer to their release dates, enabling the Bureau to better fulfill its mission to prepare inmates for eventual release into communities within the United States. |
| 2011-10-20 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 | The Department of Justice is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of August 31, 2011 (76 FR 54112). That document issued regulations implementing the amendments made by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010... | 2011-27121 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-10-20/pdf/2011-27121.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/10/20/2011-27121/james-zadroga-911-health-and-compensation-act-of-2010 | The Department of Justice is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of August 31, 2011 (76 FR 54112). That document issued regulations implementing the amendments made by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 (Zadroga Act) with respect to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001. |
| 2011-09-20 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Pre-Release Community Confinement | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) responds to recent litigation surrounding the pre-release community confinement regulation which it published on October 21, 2008 by publishing a proposed rule on this subject. | 2011-23684 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-09-20/pdf/2011-23684.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/09/20/2011-23684/pre-release-community-confinement | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) responds to recent litigation surrounding the pre-release community confinement regulation which it published on October 21, 2008 by publishing a proposed rule on this subject. |
| 2011-09-19 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Revision of Department of Justice Freedom of Information Act Regulations | On March 21, 2011, the Department of Justice published a proposed rule revising its existing regulations under the Freedom of Information Act. The comment period for that rule closed on April 20, 2011. The Department is reopening the comment period for... | 2011-23903 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-09-19/pdf/2011-23903.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/09/19/2011-23903/revision-of-department-of-justice-freedom-of-information-act-regulations | On March 21, 2011, the Department of Justice published a proposed rule revising its existing regulations under the Freedom of Information Act. The comment period for that rule closed on April 20, 2011. The Department is reopening the comment period for an additional 30-day period. |
| 2011-09-15 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Progress Reports Rules Revision | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to remove from regulations and/or modify two types of progress reports: Transfer reports and triennial reports. | 2011-23687 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-09-15/pdf/2011-23687.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/09/15/2011-23687/progress-reports-rules-revision | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to remove from regulations and/or modify two types of progress reports: Transfer reports and triennial reports. |
| 2011-08-31 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Attorney General's Guidelines on Implementation of the Provisions of the Voting Rights Act Regarding Language Minority Groups | This rule updates the Attorney General's interpretative guidelines under the language minority provisions of the Voting Rights Act, which require certain states and political subdivisions to conduct elections in the language of certain ``language... | 2011-22160 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-08-31/pdf/2011-22160.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/08/31/2011-22160/attorney-generals-guidelines-on-implementation-of-the-provisions-of-the-voting-rights-act-regarding | This rule updates the Attorney General's interpretative guidelines under the language minority provisions of the Voting Rights Act, which require certain states and political subdivisions to conduct elections in the language of certain ``language minority groups'' in addition to English. The rule reflects 2006 statutory amendments extending the time period for which covered jurisdictions must adhere to the minority language requirements in sections 4(f)(4) and 203 of the Voting Rights Act. The rule also amends the Appendix to the guidelines to reflect 2002 coverage determinations based upon the 2000 Census made by the Director of the Census pursuant to section 203(b) of the Act. It also makes technical changes to conform the guidelines to the 2006 and 2008 amendments to the Voting Rights Act, the 2002 Census determinations, and a 2009 Supreme Court decision, as well as to add or correct statutory citations. |
| 2011-08-31 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 | On January 2, 2011, President Obama signed into law the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 (Zadroga Act). Title II of the Zadroga Act reactivates the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 and requires a Special Master,... | 2011-22295 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-08-31/pdf/2011-22295.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/08/31/2011-22295/james-zadroga-911-health-and-compensation-act-of-2010 | On January 2, 2011, President Obama signed into law the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 (Zadroga Act). Title II of the Zadroga Act reactivates the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 and requires a Special Master, appointed by the Attorney General, to provide compensation to any individual (or a personal representative of a deceased individual) who suffered physical harm or was killed as a result of the terrorist-related aircraft crashes of September 11, 2001, or the debris removal efforts that took place in the immediate aftermath of those crashes. The Attorney General appointed Sheila L. Birnbaum to serve as Special Master and administer the Fund. On June 21, 2011, the Special Master issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposed to amend the regulations implementing the Fund to reflect the changes made by the Zadroga Act. After reviewing the extensive public comments and meeting with numerous victims, victims' families, and other groups, the Special Master is issuing this final rule and associated commentary, which make certain clarifications and changes that are designed to address issues that have been raised. Specifically, the final rule clarifies, supplements, and amends the proposed rule by, among other things: Expanding the geographic zone recognized as a ``9/11 crash site''; providing greater consistency with the World Trade Center Health Program by adding additional forms of proof that may be used to establish eligibility; and clarifying the types of fees and charges that would come within the caps on amounts that a claimant's representative may charge in connection with a claim made to the Fund. |
| 2011-07-08 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) finalizes regulations on providing psychiatric treatment and medication to inmates. These revised regulations are clarified and updated to reflect current caselaw. | 2011-17160 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-07-08/pdf/2011-17160.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/07/08/2011-17160/psychiatric-evaluation-and-treatment | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) finalizes regulations on providing psychiatric treatment and medication to inmates. These revised regulations are clarified and updated to reflect current caselaw. |
| 2011-06-21 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 | On January 2, 2011, President Obama signed into law the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 (Zadroga Act). Title II of the Zadroga Act reactivates the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 and requires a Special Master,... | 2011-15459 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-06-21/pdf/2011-15459.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/06/21/2011-15459/james-zadroga-911-health-and-compensation-act-of-2010 | On January 2, 2011, President Obama signed into law the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 (Zadroga Act). Title II of the Zadroga Act reactivates the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 and requires a Special Master, appointed by the Attorney General, to provide compensation to any individual (or a personal representative of a deceased individual) who suffered physical harm or was killed as a result of the terrorist-related aircraft crashes of September 11, 2001, or the debris removal efforts that took place in the immediate aftermath of those crashes. This rule proposes to amend the regulations implementing the Fund to reflect the changes made by the Zadroga Act. |
| 2011-05-31 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Procedures Governing Administrative Review of a United States Trustee's Decision To Deny a Chapter 12 or Chapter 13 Standing Trustee's Claim of Actual, Necessary Expenses | This final rule (``rule'') sets forth the procedures for a chapter 12 or chapter 13 standing trustee (``trustee'') to obtain administrative review of a United States Trustee's decision to deny a trustee's claim that certain expenses are actual and... | 2011-12187 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-05-31/pdf/2011-12187.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/05/31/2011-12187/procedures-governing-administrative-review-of-a-united-states-trustees-decision-to-deny-a-chapter-12 | This final rule (``rule'') sets forth the procedures for a chapter 12 or chapter 13 standing trustee (``trustee'') to obtain administrative review of a United States Trustee's decision to deny a trustee's claim that certain expenses are actual and necessary for the administration of bankruptcy cases. The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (``BAPCPA'') requires that trustees exhaust all administrative remedies pertaining to a denial of a claim of actual, necessary expenses before seeking judicial review, and the Attorney General prescribe procedures for administrative review of such denials. This rule ensures that the process for administratively reviewing a United States Trustee's denial of a trustee's request for expenses is fair and effective. |
| 2011-05-23 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Assumption of Concurrent Federal Criminal Jurisdiction in Certain Areas of Indian Country | This rule proposes to establish the procedures for an Indian tribe whose Indian country is subject to State criminal jurisdiction under Public Law 280 (18 U.S.C. 1162(a)) to request that the United States accept concurrent criminal jurisdiction within... | 2011-12541 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-05-23/pdf/2011-12541.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/05/23/2011-12541/assumption-of-concurrent-federal-criminal-jurisdiction-in-certain-areas-of-indian-country | This rule proposes to establish the procedures for an Indian tribe whose Indian country is subject to State criminal jurisdiction under Public Law 280 (18 U.S.C. 1162(a)) to request that the United States accept concurrent criminal jurisdiction within the tribe's Indian country, and for the Attorney General to decide whether to consent to such a request. |
| 2011-05-09 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Consolidation of Seizure and Forfeiture Regulations | The Department of Justice (the Department) proposes to revise, consolidate, and update its seizure and forfeiture regulations, to conform those regulations to the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act (CAFRA) of 2000 to reflect organizational changes that... | 2011-9826 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-05-09/pdf/2011-9826.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/05/09/2011-9826/consolidation-of-seizure-and-forfeiture-regulations | The Department of Justice (the Department) proposes to revise, consolidate, and update its seizure and forfeiture regulations, to conform those regulations to the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act (CAFRA) of 2000 to reflect organizational changes that have occurred within the Department, and to make other changes. |
| 2011-04-15 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Revision of Voting Rights Procedures | The Attorney General finds it necessary to revise the Department of Justice's ``Procedures for the Administration of section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.'' The revisions are needed to clarify the scope of section 5 review based on recent... | 2011-9083 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-04-15/pdf/2011-9083.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/04/15/2011-9083/revision-of-voting-rights-procedures | The Attorney General finds it necessary to revise the Department of Justice's ``Procedures for the Administration of section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.'' The revisions are needed to clarify the scope of section 5 review based on recent amendments to section 5, make technical clarifications and updates, and provide better guidance to covered jurisdictions and interested members of the public concerning current Department practices. Proposed revised Procedures were published for comment on June 11, 2010, and a 60-day comment period was provided. |
| 2011-04-11 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program | The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is promulgating this interim-final rule for its International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP) in order to remove a regulatory limitation on the discretion of the Director of OVC to accept... | 2011-8479 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-04-11/pdf/2011-8479.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/04/11/2011-8479/international-terrorism-victim-expense-reimbursement-program | The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is promulgating this interim-final rule for its International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP) in order to remove a regulatory limitation on the discretion of the Director of OVC to accept claims filed more than three years after the date that an incident is designated as an incident of international terrorism. |
| 2011-03-21 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Freedom of Information Act Regulations | This rule proposes revisions to the Department's regulations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The regulations are being revised to update and streamline the language of several procedural provisions, and to incorporate certain of the... | 2011-6473 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-03-21/pdf/2011-6473.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/03/21/2011-6473/freedom-of-information-act-regulations | This rule proposes revisions to the Department's regulations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The regulations are being revised to update and streamline the language of several procedural provisions, and to incorporate certain of the changes brought about by the amendments to the FOIA under the OPEN Government Act of 2007. Additionally, the regulations are being updated to reflect developments in the case law and to include current cost figures to be used in calculating and charging fees. |
| 2011-03-21 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Redelegation of Authority to Compromise and Close Civil Claims | This Tax Division directive delegates to a Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General all of the Assistant Attorney General's authority to compromise and close civil claims, except when such action is opposed by the client agency or agencies. This Tax... | 2011-6530 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-03-21/pdf/2011-6530.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/03/21/2011-6530/redelegation-of-authority-to-compromise-and-close-civil-claims | This Tax Division directive delegates to a Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General all of the Assistant Attorney General's authority to compromise and close civil claims, except when such action is opposed by the client agency or agencies. This Tax Division directive further delegates settlement authority of the Chiefs of the Civil Trial Sections, the Court of Federal Claims Section, the Appellate Section, the Office of Review, and the Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, to compromise and close civil claims. In addition, this directive allows discretionary redelegation of limited authority by a Section Chief to his or her Assistant Chiefs and Reviewers. This directive supersedes Directive No. 135. |
| 2011-03-11 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services; Corrections | This document contains corrections to the final rule published in the Federal Register of Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at 75 FR 56164, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in State and local government services. This document will... | 2011-5580 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-03-11/pdf/2011-5580.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/03/11/2011-5580/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-in-state-and-local-government-services-corrections | This document contains corrections to the final rule published in the Federal Register of Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at 75 FR 56164, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in State and local government services. This document will correct typographical errors and one substantive error reflected in certain sections of the rule relating to service animals. |
| 2011-03-11 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities; Corrections | This document contains corrections to the final rule published in the Federal Register of Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at 75 FR 56236, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability by public accommodations and in commercial facilities.... | 2011-5581 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-03-11/pdf/2011-5581.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/03/11/2011-5581/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-by-public-accommodations-and-in-commercial-facilities | This document contains corrections to the final rule published in the Federal Register of Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at 75 FR 56236, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability by public accommodations and in commercial facilities. This document will correct an inadvertent error in an instruction, the omission of some language in the rule, and an error reflected in certain sections of the rule relating to service animals. |
| 2011-03-03 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Office of the Attorney General; Certification Process for State Capital Counsel Systems | Section 2265 of title 28, United States Code, instructs the Attorney General to promulgate regulations to implement certification procedures for States seeking to qualify for the expedited Federal habeas corpus review procedures in capital cases under... | 2011-4800 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-03-03/pdf/2011-4800.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/03/03/2011-4800/office-of-the-attorney-general-certification-process-for-state-capital-counsel-systems | Section 2265 of title 28, United States Code, instructs the Attorney General to promulgate regulations to implement certification procedures for States seeking to qualify for the expedited Federal habeas corpus review procedures in capital cases under chapter 154 of title 28. The procedural benefits of chapter 154 are available to States that establish mechanisms for providing counsel to indigent capital defendants in State postconviction proceedings that satisfy certain statutory requirements. This proposed rule sets forth the required regulations for the certification procedure. |
| 2011-03-01 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Inmate Discipline Program/Special Housing Units: Subpart Revision and Clarification | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons delays the effective date of the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on December 8, 2010, (75 FR 76263) and the subsequent correction which appeared in the Federal Register on December 29, 2010 (75... | 2011-4359 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-03-01/pdf/2011-4359.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/03/01/2011-4359/inmate-discipline-programspecial-housing-units-subpart-revision-and-clarification | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons delays the effective date of the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on December 8, 2010, (75 FR 76263) and the subsequent correction which appeared in the Federal Register on December 29, 2010 (75 FR 81853). The new effective date for both documents is June 20, 2011. |
| 2011-02-03 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Use of Less-Than-Lethal Force: Delegation | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) finalizes its proposed regulation on the use of chemical agents and other non-lethal (less-than-lethal) force to clarify that the authority of the Warden to authorize the use of chemical agents or other... | 2011-2364 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-02-03/pdf/2011-2364.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/02/03/2011-2364/use-of-less-than-lethal-force-delegation | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) finalizes its proposed regulation on the use of chemical agents and other non-lethal (less-than-lethal) force to clarify that the authority of the Warden to authorize the use of chemical agents or other less-than-lethal weapons may not be delegated below the position of Lieutenant. |
| 2011-02-03 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | National Standards To Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape | The Department of Justice (Department) has under review national standards for combating sexual abuse in confinement settings that were prepared by the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission (Commission) pursuant to the Prison Rape Elimination Act... | 2011-1905 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-02-03/pdf/2011-1905.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/02/03/2011-1905/national-standards-to-prevent-detect-and-respond-to-prison-rape | The Department of Justice (Department) has under review national standards for combating sexual abuse in confinement settings that were prepared by the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission (Commission) pursuant to the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA) and recommended by the Commission to the Attorney General. On March 10, 2010, the Department published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to solicit public input on the Commission's proposed national standards and to receive information useful to the Department in publishing a final rule adopting national standards for the detection, prevention, reduction, and punishment of prison rape, as mandated by PREA. The Department is now publishing this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to propose such national standards for comment and to respond to the public comments received on the ANPRM. |
| 2011-01-11 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Inmate Furloughs | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) revises its federal regulations on the inmate furlough program primarily to more clearly provide for and define transfer furloughs. Also, under this rule, the Bureau is expanding the authority of its... | 2011-281 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-01-11/pdf/2011-281.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/01/11/2011-281/inmate-furloughs | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) revises its federal regulations on the inmate furlough program primarily to more clearly provide for and define transfer furloughs. Also, under this rule, the Bureau is expanding the authority of its Wardens to consider all inmates potentially eligible for non-transfer furloughs, as opposed to the current rule, which limits consideration to inmates with community custody status. |
| 2010-12-29 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Office of the Attorney General; Applicability of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act | By this rule, the Department of Justice is finalizing an interim rule specifying that the requirements of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, title I of Public Law 109-248, apply to all sex offenders, including sex offenders convicted... | 2010-32719 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-12-29/pdf/2010-32719.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/12/29/2010-32719/office-of-the-attorney-general-applicability-of-the-sex-offender-registration-and-notification-act | By this rule, the Department of Justice is finalizing an interim rule specifying that the requirements of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, title I of Public Law 109-248, apply to all sex offenders, including sex offenders convicted of the offense for which registration is required before the enactment of that Act. |
| 2010-12-29 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Inmate Discipline Program/Special Housing Units: Subpart Revision and Clarification | The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of December 8, 2010 (75 FR 76263). The document issued a final rule amending the Bureau's Inmate Discipline Program and Special Housing Units (SHU)... | 2010-32706 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-12-29/pdf/2010-32706.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/12/29/2010-32706/inmate-discipline-programspecial-housing-units-subpart-revision-and-clarification | The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of December 8, 2010 (75 FR 76263). The document issued a final rule amending the Bureau's Inmate Discipline Program and Special Housing Units (SHU) regulations. The Bureau issues this correction document in order to correct typographical and numbering errors. No substantive changes are being made to the final rule document. |
| 2010-12-28 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The U.S. Parole Commission is revising its rule on original jurisdiction cases. The revision adds as a criterion for original jurisdiction designation a case in which the offender caused the death of a law enforcement officer while the officer was... | 2010-32596 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-12-28/pdf/2010-32596.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/12/28/2010-32596/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The U.S. Parole Commission is revising its rule on original jurisdiction cases. The revision adds as a criterion for original jurisdiction designation a case in which the offender caused the death of a law enforcement officer while the officer was performing his duty. In the rule on the quorum of Commissioners needed for agency action, the Commission is adding provisions that describe the consequence of a vote in which the Commission members are equally divided in their decisions. |
| 2010-12-22 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a component of the Department of Justice, issued a proposed rule for a new Privacy Act system of records entitled, the ``Data Integration and Visualization System (DIVS),'' JUSTICE/FBI-021, 75 FR 53262 (August... | 2010-32108 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-12-22/pdf/2010-32108.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/12/22/2010-32108/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a component of the Department of Justice, issued a proposed rule for a new Privacy Act system of records entitled, the ``Data Integration and Visualization System (DIVS),'' JUSTICE/FBI-021, 75 FR 53262 (August 31, 2010). DIVS is exempt from the subsections of the Privacy Act listed below for the reasons set forth in the following text. Information in this system of records related to matters of law enforcement and the exemptions are necessary to avoid interference with the national security and criminal law enforcement functions and responsibilities of the FBI. This document addresses a public comment on the proposed rule. |
| 2010-12-08 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Inmate Discipline Program/Special Housing Units: Subpart Revision and Clarification | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) amends 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... | 2010-30525 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-12-08/pdf/2010-30525.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/12/08/2010-30525/inmate-discipline-programspecial-housing-units-subpart-revision-and-clarification | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) amends 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 that need not be in regulations text. We also make substantive changes to our list of prohibited acts for which disciplinary sanctions may be imposed, and alter the list of possible sanctions available to allow Discipline Hearing Officers more flexibility in adapting the sanction to fit the seriousness of the violation. |
| 2010-11-23 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Office of the Attorney General; Certification Process for State Capital Counsel Systems; Removal of Final Rule | Pursuant to the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005, the Department of Justice promulgated a final rule to implement certification procedures for States seeking to qualify for the special federal habeas corpus review procedures in... | 2010-29329 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-11-23/pdf/2010-29329.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/11/23/2010-29329/office-of-the-attorney-general-certification-process-for-state-capital-counsel-systems-removal-of | Pursuant to the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005, the Department of Justice promulgated a final rule to implement certification procedures for States seeking to qualify for the special federal habeas corpus review procedures in capital cases. A Federal district court issued an injunction requiring the Department to provide an additional public comment period and publish a response to any comments received during that period. The Department then solicited further public comments. By this rule, the Department is removing the December 11, 2008 regulations. The Department will issue new regulations on this subject by separate rulemaking. |
| 2010-11-17 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Office of Tribal Justice | This rule will amend part 0 of title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations to reflect the establishment of the Office of Tribal Justice as a distinct component of the Department of Justice. The Office of Tribal Justice was created by the Attorney... | 2010-28947 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-11-17/pdf/2010-28947.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/11/17/2010-28947/office-of-tribal-justice | This rule will amend part 0 of title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations to reflect the establishment of the Office of Tribal Justice as a distinct component of the Department of Justice. The Office of Tribal Justice was created by the Attorney General to provide a channel for Tribes to communicate their concerns to the Department, to help coordinate policy on Indian affairs both within the Department and with other Federal agencies, and to ensure that the Department and its components work with Tribes on a government-to-government basis. This rule, which sets forth the Office's organization, mission and functions, amends the Code of Federal Regulations in order to reflect accurately the Department's internal management structure. |
| 2010-11-16 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Delegation of Authority Under 18 U.S.C. 249 | This rule amends 28 CFR part 0 to delegate the Attorney General's certification authority under 18 U.S.C. 249, relating to hate crimes, to the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, and, in limited circumstances, to the Assistant... | 2010-28725 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-11-16/pdf/2010-28725.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/11/16/2010-28725/delegation-of-authority-under-18-usc-249 | This rule amends 28 CFR part 0 to delegate the Attorney General's certification authority under 18 U.S.C. 249, relating to hate crimes, to the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, and, in limited circumstances, to the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division. |
| 2010-10-27 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services, Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities; Hearings | On July 26, 2010, the Department of Justice (Department) published four Advanced Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRMs) in the Federal Register to amend regulations issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These four ANPRMs include:... | 2010-27092 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-10-27/pdf/2010-27092.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/10/27/2010-27092/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-in-state-and-local-government-services-public | On July 26, 2010, the Department of Justice (Department) published four Advanced Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRMs) in the Federal Register to amend regulations issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These four ANPRMs include: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities and Public Accommodations; Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services; Accessibility of Next Generation 9-1-1; Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Movie Captioning and Video Description; and Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by State and Local Governments and Places of Public Accommodation; Equipment and Furniture. To provide an opportunity for interested persons to express their views directly to Department officials, the Department will hold three public hearings on the ANPRMs. |
| 2010-10-08 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The United States Parole Commission seeks public comment on a proposed rule that would amend the Offense Behavior Severity Index in its paroling policy guidelines to equalize the ratings for crack cocaine and powder cocaine offenses. | 2010-24648 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-10-08/pdf/2010-24648.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/10/08/2010-24648/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The United States Parole Commission seeks public comment on a proposed rule that would amend the Offense Behavior Severity Index in its paroling policy guidelines to equalize the ratings for crack cocaine and powder cocaine offenses. |
| 2010-09-15 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities | This final rule revises the Department of Justice (Department) regulation that implements title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability by public accommodations and in commercial... | 2010-21824 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-09-15/pdf/2010-21824.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/09/15/2010-21824/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-by-public-accommodations-and-in-commercial-facilities | This final rule revises the Department of Justice (Department) regulation that implements title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability by public accommodations and in commercial facilities. The Department is issuing this final rule in order to adopt enforceable accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) that are consistent with the minimum guidelines and requirements issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, and to update or amend certain provisions of the title III regulation so that they comport with the Department's legal and practical experiences in enforcing the ADA since 1991. Concurrently with the publication of the final rule for title III, the Department is publishing a final rule amending its ADA title II regulation, which covers nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in State and local government services. |
| 2010-09-15 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services | This final rule revises the regulation of the Department of Justice (Department) that implements title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in State and local government services. The... | 2010-21821 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-09-15/pdf/2010-21821.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/09/15/2010-21821/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-in-state-and-local-government-services | This final rule revises the regulation of the Department of Justice (Department) that implements title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in State and local government services. The Department is issuing this final rule in order to adopt enforceable accessibility standards under the ADA that are consistent with the minimum guidelines and requirements issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board), and to update or amend certain provisions of the title II regulation so that they comport with the Department's legal and practical experiences in enforcing the ADA since 1991. Concurrently with the publication of this final rule for title II, the Department is publishing a final rule amending its ADA title III regulation, which covers nondiscrimination on the basis of disability by public accommodations and in commercial facilities. |
| 2010-08-31 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records | Elsewhere in the Federal Register, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a component of the Department of Justice, has published a notice of a new Privacy Act system of records, JUSTICE/FBI- 021, the Data Integration and Visualization System... | 2010-21247 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-08-31/pdf/2010-21247.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/08/31/2010-21247/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records | Elsewhere in the Federal Register, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a component of the Department of Justice, has published a notice of a new Privacy Act system of records, JUSTICE/FBI- 021, the Data Integration and Visualization System (DIVS). In this notice of proposed rulemaking, the FBI proposes to exempt this system from certain provisions of the Privacy Act in order to avoid interference with the national security and criminal law enforcement functions and responsibilities of the FBI. Public comment is invited. |
| 2010-08-19 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The U.S. Parole Commission is amending a rule that implements its authority under the District of Columbia Youth Rehabilitation Act to set aside a conviction for a youth offender. The rule acknowledges the Commission's authority to set aside a youth... | 2010-20560 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-08-19/pdf/2010-20560.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/08/19/2010-20560/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The U.S. Parole Commission is amending a rule that implements its authority under the District of Columbia Youth Rehabilitation Act to set aside a conviction for a youth offender. The rule acknowledges the Commission's authority to set aside a youth offender's misdemeanor conviction and describes the information the Commission examines in making such a determination. Also, the rule clarifies the Commission's policy for issuing a set-aside certificate for a youth offender who was formerly on supervised release and who was not reviewed for the set- aside certificate before the offender's sentence expired. The rule adopts the Commission's established criteria for conducting set-aside reviews when a youth offender's parole term ends before such a review has been held. |
| 2010-08-10 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: Allowance for Costs and Expenses | By this rule the Department of Justice (``the Department'') amends its existing regulations implementing the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (``RECA'' or ``the Act'') to conform to the decision of the Tenth Circuit in the case of Hackwell v. United... | 2010-19633 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-08-10/pdf/2010-19633.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/08/10/2010-19633/radiation-exposure-compensation-act-allowance-for-costs-and-expenses | By this rule the Department of Justice (``the Department'') amends its existing regulations implementing the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (``RECA'' or ``the Act'') to conform to the decision of the Tenth Circuit in the case of Hackwell v. United States, 491 F.3d 1229, 1241 (10th Cir. 2007). The Tenth Circuit held that the plain meaning of ``services rendered'' in section 9(a) of the Act revealed Congress' unambiguous intent to exclude ``costs incurred'' from the attorney fee limitation. Consequently, the court invalidated 28 CFR 79.74(b) as ``contrary to the RECA's plain language.'' Accordingly, the Department is amending its regulation at Sec. 79.74(b) to strike the language ``including costs incurred'' from the agency's limitation on payments to attorneys representing claimants under RECA. |
| 2010-07-26 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities and Public Accommodations | The Department of Justice (Department) is considering revising the regulations implementing title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA or Act) in order to establish requirements for making the goods, services, facilities, privileges,... | 2010-18334 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-07-26/pdf/2010-18334.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/07/26/2010-18334/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-accessibility-of-web-information-and-services-of-state | The Department of Justice (Department) is considering revising the regulations implementing title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA or Act) in order to establish requirements for making the goods, services, facilities, privileges, accommodations, or advantages offered by public accommodations via the Internet, specifically at sites on the World Wide Web (Web), accessible to individuals with disabilities. The Department is also considering revising the ADA's title II regulation to establish requirements for making the services, programs, or activities offered by State and local governments to the public via the Web accessible. The Department is issuing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) in order to solicit public comment on various issues relating to the potential application of such requirements and to obtain background information for the regulatory assessment the Department must prepare if it were to adopt requirements that are economically significant according to Executive Order 12866. |
| 2010-07-26 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Movie Captioning and Video Description | The Department of Justice (Department) is considering revising its regulation implementing title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in order to establish requirements for making the goods, services, facilities, privileges, accommodations,... | 2010-18337 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-07-26/pdf/2010-18337.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/07/26/2010-18337/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-movie-captioning-and-video-description | The Department of Justice (Department) is considering revising its regulation implementing title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in order to establish requirements for making the goods, services, facilities, privileges, accommodations, or advantages offered by movie theater owners or operators at movie theaters accessible to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing or who are blind or have low vision by screening movies with closed captioning or video description. The Department is issuing this Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) in order to solicit public comment on various issues relating to the potential application of such requirements and to obtain background information for the regulatory assessment the Department may need to prepare in adopting any such requirements. |
| 2010-07-26 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by State and Local Governments and Places of Public Accommodation; Equipment and Furniture | The Department of Justice (Department) is considering possible changes to requirements under titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure that equipment and furniture used in programs and services provided by public entities... | 2010-18331 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-07-26/pdf/2010-18331.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/07/26/2010-18331/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-by-state-and-local-governments-and-places-of-public | The Department of Justice (Department) is considering possible changes to requirements under titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure that equipment and furniture used in programs and services provided by public entities and public accommodations are accessible to individuals with disabilities. In this Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), the Department is seeking public input on issues relating to possible revisions of ADA regulations to ensure the accessibility of equipment and furniture in such programs and services and also is seeking background information for the regulatory assessment that the Department may need to prepare if it revises its regulations. |
| 2010-07-26 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services; Accessibility of Next Generation 9-1-1 | The Department of Justice (Department) is considering revising the regulation implementing title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to address in what manner public entities that operate 9-1-1 call-taking centers (also known as Public... | 2010-18336 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-07-26/pdf/2010-18336.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/07/26/2010-18336/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-in-state-and-local-government-services-accessibility-of | The Department of Justice (Department) is considering revising the regulation implementing title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to address in what manner public entities that operate 9-1-1 call-taking centers (also known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs)) should be required to make changes in telecommunication technology to reflect developments that have occurred since the publication of the Department's 1991 regulation. Under its existing title II regulation, the Department requires that PSAPs provide direct, equal access to telephone emergency centers for individuals with disabilities who use analog text telephones (TTYs).\1\ Many individuals with disabilities now use the Internet and wireless text devices as their primary modes of telecommunications. At the same time, PSAPs are considering and planning to shift from analog telecommunications technology to new Internet-Protocol (IP)-enabled Next Generation 9-1-1 services (NG 9-1-1) that will provide voice and data (such as text, pictures, and video) capabilities. This ANPRM seeks information on possible revisions to the Department's regulation to ensure direct access to NG 9-1-1 services for individuals with disabilities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 2010-06-18 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Administrative Remedy Program: Exception to Initial Filing Procedures | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) revises current regulations on the Administrative Remedy Program to add an exception to initial filing of Administrative Remedy appeals at the institution level. The exception will state that formal... | 2010-14715 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-06-18/pdf/2010-14715.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/06/18/2010-14715/administrative-remedy-program-exception-to-initial-filing-procedures | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) revises current regulations on the Administrative Remedy Program to add an exception to initial filing of Administrative Remedy appeals at the institution level. The exception will state that formal administrative remedy requests regarding initial decisions that did not originate with the Warden, or his/her staff, may be initially filed with the Bureau office which made the original decision, and appealed directly to the General Counsel. |
| 2010-06-11 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Revision of the Procedures for the Administration of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act | The Attorney General is considering amendments to the Department of Justice's ``Procedures for the Administration of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.'' The proposed amendments are designed to clarify the scope of section 5 review based on... | 2010-13393 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-06-11/pdf/2010-13393.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/06/11/2010-13393/revision-of-the-procedures-for-the-administration-of-section-5-of-the-voting-rights-act | The Attorney General is considering amendments to the Department of Justice's ``Procedures for the Administration of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.'' The proposed amendments are designed to clarify the scope of section 5 review based on recent amendments to section 5, make technical clarifications and updates, and provide better guidance to covered jurisdictions and minority citizens concerning current Department practices. Interested persons are invited to participate in the consideration of these amendments. |
| 2010-05-25 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Office of the Attorney General; Certification Process for State Capital Counsel Systems; Removal of Final Rule | Pursuant to the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005, the Department of Justice promulgated a final rule to implement certification procedures for States seeking to qualify for the special Federal habeas corpus review procedures in... | 2010-12535 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-05-25/pdf/2010-12535.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/05/25/2010-12535/office-of-the-attorney-general-certification-process-for-state-capital-counsel-systems-removal-of | Pursuant to the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005, the Department of Justice promulgated a final rule to implement certification procedures for States seeking to qualify for the special Federal habeas corpus review procedures in capital cases afforded under chapter 154 of title 28 of the United States Code. See Certification Process for State Capital Counsel Systems, 73 FR 75327 (Dec. 11, 2008). A Federal district court issued an injunction requiring the Department to provide an additional public comment period and publish a response to any comments received during that period. The Department then solicited further public comments. By this proposed rule, the Department is proposing to remove the December 11, 2008 regulations. The Department will issue new regulations on this subject by separate rulemaking after the December 2008 regulations are removed. |
| 2010-05-20 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The U.S. Parole Commission proposes to amend a rule that implements its authority under the District of Columbia Youth Rehabilitation Act to set aside a conviction for a youth offender. The proposed rule specifies the Commission's authority to set... | 2010-12023 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-05-20/pdf/2010-12023.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/05/20/2010-12023/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The U.S. Parole Commission proposes to amend a rule that implements its authority under the District of Columbia Youth Rehabilitation Act to set aside a conviction for a youth offender. The proposed rule specifies the Commission's authority to set aside a youth offender's misdemeanor conviction and describes the information the Commission examines in making such a determination, given that the misdemeanant only served a jail term for the offense without subsequent community supervision on parole or supervised release. In addition, the rule clarifies the Commission's policy for issuing a set-aside certificate for a youth offender who was formerly on supervised release and who was not reviewed for the set-aside certificate before the offender's sentence expired. The proposed rule adopts the Commission's established criteria for conducting set-aside reviews when a youth offender's parole term ends before such a review has been held. |
| 2010-05-07 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Inmate Communication With News Media: Removal of Byline Regulations | This document corrects the dates section of an interim final rule published on Friday, April 23, 2010. In the interim rule, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) revised its regulations regarding inmate contact with the community to remove two current Bureau... | 2010-10727 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-05-07/pdf/2010-10727.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/05/07/2010-10727/inmate-communication-with-news-media-removal-of-byline-regulations | This document corrects the dates section of an interim final rule published on Friday, April 23, 2010. In the interim rule, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) revised its regulations regarding inmate contact with the community to remove two current Bureau regulations that prohibit inmates from publishing under a byline, due to a recent court ruling invalidating Bureau regulation language containing this prohibition. The April 23, 2010, publication inadvertently omitted an effective date. |
| 2010-05-06 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | FBI Records Management Division National Name Check Program Section User Fees | This Final Rule sets out the Director of the FBI's authority to establish and collect fees for providing name-based background checks conducted by the National Name Check Program (NNCP) of the Records Management Division (RMD). The rule explains the... | 2010-10628 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-05-06/pdf/2010-10628.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/05/06/2010-10628/fbi-records-management-division-national-name-check-program-section-user-fees | This Final Rule sets out the Director of the FBI's authority to establish and collect fees for providing name-based background checks conducted by the National Name Check Program (NNCP) of the Records Management Division (RMD). The rule explains the methodology used to calculate the fees and provides that future fee adjustments will be made by notice published in the Federal Register. |
| 2010-04-23 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Inmate Communication With News Media: Removal of Byline Regulations | In this interim rule, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) revises its regulations regarding inmate contact with the community to delete two current Bureau regulations that prohibit inmates from publishing under a byline, due to a recent court ruling... | 2010-9373 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-04-23/pdf/2010-9373.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/04/23/2010-9373/inmate-communication-with-news-media-removal-of-byline-regulations | In this interim rule, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) revises its regulations regarding inmate contact with the community to delete two current Bureau regulations that prohibit inmates from publishing under a byline, due to a recent court ruling invalidating Bureau regulation language containing this prohibition. |
| 2010-04-13 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division User Fees | This Final Rule sets out the Director of the FBI's authority to establish and collect fees for providing fingerprint-based and name- based Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) checks and other identification services submitted by authorized users... | 2010-8385 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-04-13/pdf/2010-8385.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/04/13/2010-8385/fbi-criminal-justice-information-services-division-user-fees | This Final Rule sets out the Director of the FBI's authority to establish and collect fees for providing fingerprint-based and name- based Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) checks and other identification services submitted by authorized users for noncriminal justice purposes, including employment and licensing. The FBI may set such fees at a level to include an amount to establish a fund to defray expenses for the automation of fingerprint identification and criminal justice information services and associated costs. It further provides that future fee adjustments will be made by notice published in the Federal Register. |
| 2010-04-06 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Communication Management Units | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to establish and describe Communication Management Units (CMUs) by regulation. CMUs are designed to provide an inmate housing unit environment that enables staff monitoring of all communication... | 2010-7728 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-04-06/pdf/2010-7728.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/04/06/2010-7728/communication-management-units | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to establish and describe Communication Management Units (CMUs) by regulation. CMUs are designed to provide an inmate housing unit environment that enables staff monitoring of all communication between CMU inmates and persons in the community. The ability to monitor such communication is necessary to ensure the safety, security, and orderly operation of correctional facilities, and protect the public. The Bureau currently operates CMUs in two of its facilities. This rule would clarify existing Bureau practices with respect to CMUs. |
| 2010-03-24 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Redelegation of Authority of Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, to Branch Directors, Heads of Offices and United States Attorneys in Civil Division Cases | This final rule amends Civil Directive 14-95, published in the Appendix to Subpart Y of Part 0, which sets forth the redelegation of authority by the Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Division to branch directors, heads of offices, and United... | 2010-5816 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-03-24/pdf/2010-5816.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/03/24/2010-5816/redelegation-of-authority-of-assistant-attorney-general-civil-division-to-branch-directors-heads-of | This final rule amends Civil Directive 14-95, published in the Appendix to Subpart Y of Part 0, which sets forth the redelegation of authority by the Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Division to branch directors, heads of offices, and United States Attorneys. On May 20, 2009, the President signed the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act (FERA), which authorized the Attorney General to delegate his authority to issue civil investigative demands (CIDs). As a result, the Attorney General signed Order No. 3134-2010 (Jan. 15, 2010) delegating to the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division the Attorney General's authority to issue CIDs, and permitting that authority to be redelegated to other Department officials, including United States Attorneys. Pursuant to FERA and the Attorney General's order, the new rule would redelegate the authority of the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division to issue CIDs in monitored and delegated cases to United States Attorneys, with a notice and reporting requirement. The new rule also eliminates certain differences between the authorities of branch directors and United States Attorneys to file, close, or compromise Civil Division cases, revise the documentation requirements in cases delegated to the latter, and make a few ``housekeeping'' revisions. |
| 2010-03-23 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Commutation of Sentence: Technical Change | This document makes a minor technical change to the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) regulations on sentence commutation to clarify that the Bureau staff, who may not be institution-level staff, will recalculate the inmate's sentence in accordance with the... | 2010-6290 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-03-23/pdf/2010-6290.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/03/23/2010-6290/commutation-of-sentence-technical-change | This document makes a minor technical change to the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) regulations on sentence commutation to clarify that the Bureau staff, who may not be institution-level staff, will recalculate the inmate's sentence in accordance with the terms of the commutation order if a petition for commutation of sentence is granted. |
| 2010-03-23 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Inmate Access to Inmate Central File: PSRs and SORs | The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to amend regulations regarding inmate access to Inmate Central File materials to prohibit sentenced inmates incarcerated in Bureau facilities, including those in contract facilities or community confinement, from... | 2010-6288 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-03-23/pdf/2010-6288.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/03/23/2010-6288/inmate-access-to-inmate-central-file-psrs-and-sors | The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to amend regulations regarding inmate access to Inmate Central File materials to prohibit sentenced inmates incarcerated in Bureau facilities, including those in contract facilities or community confinement, from possessing their Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports (PSRs), Statements of Reasons (SORs), or other similar sentencing documents from criminal judgments. Such inmates under this prohibition will continue to be permitted to review their PSRs and SORs. |
| 2010-03-10 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | National Standards To Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape | The Department of Justice (Department) is reviewing national standards for enhancing the prevention, detection, and response to sexual abuse in confinement settings that were prepared by the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission (Commission)... | 2010-4907 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-03-10/pdf/2010-4907.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/03/10/2010-4907/national-standards-to-prevent-detect-and-respond-to-prison-rape | The Department of Justice (Department) is reviewing national standards for enhancing the prevention, detection, and response to sexual abuse in confinement settings that were prepared by the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission (Commission) pursuant to the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA) and recommended by the Commission to the Attorney General. The Department is issuing this Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to solicit public input on the Commission's proposed national standards and to receive information useful to the Department in publishing a final rule adopting national standards for the detection, prevention, reduction, and punishment of prison rape, as mandated by PREA. |
| 2010-03-03 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Inmate Work and Performance Pay Program | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to streamline regulations on inmate work and performance pay by removing redundant language and provisions that relate solely to staff guidance. | 2010-3902 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-03-03/pdf/2010-3902.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/03/03/2010-3902/inmate-work-and-performance-pay-program | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to streamline regulations on inmate work and performance pay by removing redundant language and provisions that relate solely to staff guidance. |
| 2010-03-03 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The U.S. Parole Commission is promulgating final rules to implement the District of Columbia Equitable Street Time Credit Amendment Act of 2008. This Act modifies parole laws for District of Columbia offenders by allowing the Parole Commission to... | 2010-4270 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-03-03/pdf/2010-4270.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/03/03/2010-4270/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The U.S. Parole Commission is promulgating final rules to implement the District of Columbia Equitable Street Time Credit Amendment Act of 2008. This Act modifies parole laws for District of Columbia offenders by allowing the Parole Commission to terminate the supervision and legal custody of a parolee before the expiration of the parolee's sentence. The Act also modifies the requirement that a parolee lose credit for all time spent on parole when the Commission revokes the parolee's release for violating parole conditions. With these modifications, parole laws for DC offenders are more consistent with similar parole laws governing U.S. Code parole-eligible offenders. The Commission is also making a number of conforming amendments to regulations for both DC and U.S. Code offenders. |
| 2010-03-01 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Recovery of Cost of Hospital and Medical Care and Treatment Furnished by the United States; Delegation of Authority | This rule amends Department of Justice regulations to increase the settlement and waiver authority delegated to heads of departments and agencies of the United States responsible for the furnishing of hospital, medical, surgical, or dental care. This... | 2010-4025 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-03-01/pdf/2010-4025.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/03/01/2010-4025/recovery-of-cost-of-hospital-and-medical-care-and-treatment-furnished-by-the-united-states | This rule amends Department of Justice regulations to increase the settlement and waiver authority delegated to heads of departments and agencies of the United States responsible for the furnishing of hospital, medical, surgical, or dental care. This change responds to the increase in medical costs since 1992, when the current level of delegated settlement and waiver authority was established, and will further the efficient operation of the government. |
| 2010-02-01 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Redelegation of Functions; Delegation of Authority to Drug Enforcement Administration Official | Under delegated authority, the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of Justice, is amending the appendix to the Justice Department regulations to redelegate certain functions and authority which were vested in the... | 2010-1967 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-02-01/pdf/2010-1967.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/02/01/2010-1967/redelegation-of-functions-delegation-of-authority-to-drug-enforcement-administration-official | Under delegated authority, the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of Justice, is amending the appendix to the Justice Department regulations to redelegate certain functions and authority which were vested in the Attorney General by the Controlled Substances Act and subsequently delegated to the Administrator of DEA. |
| 2010-01-20 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Intake Screening | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to streamline intake screening regulations by removing internal agency management procedures that need not be stated in regulation. | 2010-878 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-01-20/pdf/2010-878.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/01/20/2010-878/intake-screening | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes to streamline intake screening regulations by removing internal agency management procedures that need not be stated in regulation. |
| 2009-11-13 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The Parole Commission is establishing an administrative remedy that responds to a Federal district court decision which finds that, for some District of Columbia prisoners, the Commission's use of parole guidelines it promulgated in 2000 may... | E9-27308 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2009-11-13/pdf/E9-27308.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/11/13/E9-27308/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The Parole Commission is establishing an administrative remedy that responds to a Federal district court decision which finds that, for some District of Columbia prisoners, the Commission's use of parole guidelines it promulgated in 2000 may significantly risk an increase of their punishment in violation of the Ex Post Facto Clause of the Constitution. Under the remedial plan, the Commission will schedule new parole hearings for those prisoners who meet the plan's eligibility criteria, unless the Commission grants the prisoner a parole effective date on the record. In conducting the new consideration, the Commission will apply the parole guidelines of the former District of Columbia Board of Parole that were promulgated in March 1985. |
| 2009-09-15 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | The Attorney General's Advisory Committee of United States Attorneys | This rule amends the Department of Justice regulation concerning the Attorney General's Advisory Committee of United States Attorneys. The amendments will provide the Attorney General greater flexibility in determining the size of the Committee, and... | E9-22124 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2009-09-15/pdf/E9-22124.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/09/15/E9-22124/the-attorney-generals-advisory-committee-of-united-states-attorneys | This rule amends the Department of Justice regulation concerning the Attorney General's Advisory Committee of United States Attorneys. The amendments will provide the Attorney General greater flexibility in determining the size of the Committee, and will provide that the Attorney General will select the Committee's leadership. |
| 2009-08-25 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | The Criminal Division (CRM), Department of Justice, issued a proposed rule to amend its Privacy Act regulations (Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 16), to revise the exemptions for the following newly modified Privacy Act system of... | E9-20364 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2009-08-25/pdf/E9-20364.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/08/25/E9-20364/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | The Criminal Division (CRM), Department of Justice, issued a proposed rule to amend its Privacy Act regulations (Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 16), to revise the exemptions for the following newly modified Privacy Act system of records entitled ``Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Fusion Center and International Organized Crime Intelligence and Operations Center System,'' JUSTICE/CRM-028, 74 FR 26598 (June 3, 2009). The ``Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Fusion Center and International Organized Crime Intelligence and Operations Center System,'' JUSTICE/ CRM-028, is exempt from the subsections of the Privacy Act listed below for the reasons set forth in the following text. Information in this system of records relates to matters of law enforcement, and the exemptions are necessary to avoid interference with law enforcement responsibilities and to protect the privacy of third parties. |
| 2009-08-14 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Procedures Governing Administrative Review of a United States Trustee's Decision To Deny a Chapter 12 or Chapter 13 Standing Trustee's Claim of Actual, Necessary Expenses | This notice of proposed rulemaking (``rule'') sets forth the procedures for a chapter 12 or chapter 13 standing trustee (``trustee'') to obtain administrative review of a United States Trustee's decision to deny a trustee's claim that certain expenses... | E9-19456 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2009-08-14/pdf/E9-19456.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/08/14/E9-19456/procedures-governing-administrative-review-of-a-united-states-trustees-decision-to-deny-a-chapter-12 | This notice of proposed rulemaking (``rule'') sets forth the procedures for a chapter 12 or chapter 13 standing trustee (``trustee'') to obtain administrative review of a United States Trustee's decision to deny a trustee's claim that certain expenses are actual and necessary for the administration of bankruptcy cases. Section 1231(b) of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (``BAPCPA''), codified at 28 U.S.C. 586(e), requires that: Trustees exhaust all administrative remedies pertaining to a denial of a claim of actual, necessary expenses before seeking judicial review; and the Attorney General prescribe procedures for administrative review of such denials. This rule ensures that the process for administratively reviewing a United States Trustee's denial of a trustee's request for expenses is fair and effective. |
| 2009-07-20 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Office of the Attorney General; Administration of Debt Collection; Salary and Administrative Offset; Treasury Offset Program | This rule amends the regulations that govern administrative debt collection at the Department of Justice to bring the regulations into conformity with government-wide standards on salary offset procedures, to update or delete obsolete references and to... | E9-17036 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2009-07-20/pdf/E9-17036.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/07/20/E9-17036/office-of-the-attorney-general-administration-of-debt-collection-salary-and-administrative-offset | This rule amends the regulations that govern administrative debt collection at the Department of Justice to bring the regulations into conformity with government-wide standards on salary offset procedures, to update or delete obsolete references and to make other clarifying or technical changes. |
| 2009-07-17 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The Parole Commission is implementing, as an interim rule, an administrative remedy for those parole-eligible District of Columbia prisoners who contend that the Commission's use of the parole guidelines at 28 CFR 2.80(b) through (m) have significantly... | E9-16969 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2009-07-17/pdf/E9-16969.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/07/17/E9-16969/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The Parole Commission is implementing, as an interim rule, an administrative remedy for those parole-eligible District of Columbia prisoners who contend that the Commission's use of the parole guidelines at 28 CFR 2.80(b) through (m) have significantly increased the risk of their punishment in violation of the Ex Post Facto Clause of the Constitution. Under the remedial plan, the Commission will schedule new parole hearings for those prisoners who meet the plan's eligibility criteria, unless the Commission grants the applicant a parole effective date after a pre-hearing assessment on the record. In conducting the new consideration, the Commission will apply the parole guidelines of the former District of Columbia Board of Parole that were promulgated in March 1985 and published in May 1987. The Commission is amending Sec. 2.80 by replacing paragraph (o), which describes a procedure no longer employed by the Commission, with the remedial plan. |
| 2009-06-24 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes; Correction | On June 17, 2009, the U.S. Parole Commission published an interim rule with request for comments. The effective date for the rule was inadvertently omitted from the document. This correction establishes June 17, 2009, as the effective date of the... | E9-14977 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2009-06-24/pdf/E9-14977.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/06/24/E9-14977/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | On June 17, 2009, the U.S. Parole Commission published an interim rule with request for comments. The effective date for the rule was inadvertently omitted from the document. This correction establishes June 17, 2009, as the effective date of the interim rule. Comments continue to be accepted until August 31, 2009. The Parole Commission also is taking this opportunity to make some technical corrections to the rule. |
| 2009-06-19 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Organization; Office of Information Policy | This rule updates the regulation that describes the structure, functions, and responsibilities of the Office of Information Policy of the Department of Justice. The rule updates the description of the Office to reflect certain changes to its structure... | E9-14413 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2009-06-19/pdf/E9-14413.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/06/19/E9-14413/organization-office-of-information-policy | This rule updates the regulation that describes the structure, functions, and responsibilities of the Office of Information Policy of the Department of Justice. The rule updates the description of the Office to reflect certain changes to its structure and organizational location. |
| 2009-06-17 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences Under the United States and District of Columbia Codes | The U.S. Parole Commission is promulgating interim rules to implement the District of Columbia Equitable Street Time Credit Amendment Act of 2008. This Act modifies parole laws for District of Columbia offenders by allowing the Parole Commission to... | E9-14157 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2009-06-17/pdf/E9-14157.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/06/17/E9-14157/paroling-recommitting-and-supervising-federal-prisoners-prisoners-serving-sentences-under-the-united | The U.S. Parole Commission is promulgating interim rules to implement the District of Columbia Equitable Street Time Credit Amendment Act of 2008. This Act modifies parole laws for District of Columbia offenders by allowing the Parole Commission to terminate the supervision and legal custody of a parolee before the expiration of the parolee's sentence. The Act also modifies the requirement that the parolee lose credit for all time spent on parole when the Commission revokes a parolee's release for violating parole conditions. With these modifications, parole laws for DC offenders are more consistent with similar parole laws governing U.S. Code parole eligible offenders. The Commission is also making a number of conforming amendments to regulations that refer to the functions that are the subject of the new DC law, and editing regulations on the same subjects for U.S. Code parolees to make the regulations simpler and more understandable. |
| 2009-06-03 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | The Criminal Division (CRM), Department of Justice, proposes to amend its Privacy Act regulations for a newly modified Privacy Act system of records entitled ``Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Fusion Center and International Organized Crime... | E9-12859 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2009-06-03/pdf/E9-12859.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/06/03/E9-12859/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | The Criminal Division (CRM), Department of Justice, proposes to amend its Privacy Act regulations for a newly modified Privacy Act system of records entitled ``Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Fusion Center and International Organized Crime Intelligence and Operations Center System,'' JUSTICE/CRM-028, as described in today's notice section of the Federal Register. The ``Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Fusion Center and International Organized Crime Intelligence and Operations Center System,'' JUSTICE/CRM-028, will be exempt from the subsections of the Privacy Act listed below for the reasons set forth in the following text. Information in this system of records relates to matters of law enforcement, and the exemptions are necessary to avoid interference with law enforcement responsibilities and to protect the privacy of third parties. |
| 2009-02-05 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Certification Process for State Capital Counsel Systems | Pursuant to the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005, the Department of Justice promulgated a final rule to implement certification procedures for states seeking to qualify for the expedited federal habeas corpus review procedures in... | E9-2493 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2009-02-05/pdf/E9-2493.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/02/05/E9-2493/certification-process-for-state-capital-counsel-systems | Pursuant to the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005, the Department of Justice promulgated a final rule to implement certification procedures for states seeking to qualify for the expedited federal habeas corpus review procedures in capital cases under chapter 154 of title 28 of the United States Code. Certification Process for State Capital Counsel Systems, 73 FR 75327 (Dec. 11, 2008). The procedural benefits of chapter 154 are available to states that establish mechanisms for providing counsel to indigent capital defendants in state postconviction proceedings that satisfy certain statutory requirements. The Department hereby requests public comment on issues related to the final rule. |
| 2009-01-30 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) | The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) has been established pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30502 and has the participation, or partial participation, of at least 36 states. The purpose of NMVTIS is to assist in efforts to prevent the... | E9-1835 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2009-01-30/pdf/E9-1835.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/01/30/E9-1835/national-motor-vehicle-title-information-system-nmvtis | The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) has been established pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30502 and has the participation, or partial participation, of at least 36 states. The purpose of NMVTIS is to assist in efforts to prevent the introduction or reintroduction of stolen motor vehicles into interstate commerce, protect states and individual and commercial consumers from fraud, reduce the use of stolen vehicles for illicit purposes including fundraising for criminal enterprises, and provide consumer protection from unsafe vehicles. This rule implements the NMVTIS reporting requirements imposed on junk yards, salvage yards, and insurance carriers pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30504(c). This rule also clarifies the process by which NMVTIS will be funded and clarifies the various responsibilities of the operator of NMVTIS, states, junk yards, salvage yards, and insurance carriers regarding NMVTIS. |
| 2009-01-16 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Religious Beliefs and Practices: Chapel Library Materials | The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) amends its regulations on religious beliefs and practices to add a new regulation regarding chapel library materials. The regulations are necessary to notify inmates that certain materials that could incite, promote, or... | E9-550 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2009-01-16/pdf/E9-550.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/01/16/E9-550/religious-beliefs-and-practices-chapel-library-materials | The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) amends its regulations on religious beliefs and practices to add a new regulation regarding chapel library materials. The regulations are necessary to notify inmates that certain materials that could incite, promote, or otherwise suggest the commission of violence or criminal activity may be excluded from chapel libraries. This change is also being made in connection with passage of the Second Chance Act. |
| 2009-01-14 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Drug Abuse Treatment Program: Subpart Revision and Clarification and Eligibility of D.C. Code Felony Offenders for Early Release Consideration | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) finalizes three proposed rules on the drug abuse treatment program. Finalizing all three proposed rules together results in a more uniform and comprehensive revision of our drug abuse treatment program... | E9-593 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2009-01-14/pdf/E9-593.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/01/14/E9-593/drug-abuse-treatment-program-subpart-revision-and-clarification-and-eligibility-of-dc-code-felony | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) finalizes three proposed rules on the drug abuse treatment program. Finalizing all three proposed rules together results in a more uniform and comprehensive revision of our drug abuse treatment program (DATP) regulations. Specifically, this amendment will streamline and clarify these regulations, eliminating unnecessary text and obsolete language, and removing internal agency procedures that need not be in rules text. This rule clarifies the distinction between mandatory and voluntary participation in the drug abuse education course, removes eligibility limitations pertaining to cognitive impairments and learning disabilities, and addresses the effects of non-participation both in the drug abuse education course and in the residential drug abuse treatment program (RDAP). In this rule, we also add escape and attempted escape to the list of reasons an inmate may be expelled from the RDAP. Furthermore, in our regulation on considering inmates for early release, we remove obsolete language, add as ineligible for early release inmates with a prior felony or misdemeanor conviction for arson or kidnapping, and clarify that inmates cannot earn early release twice. |
| 2008-12-18 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Revised Regulations for Records Relating to Visual Depictions of Sexually Explicit Conduct; Inspection of Records Relating to Depiction of Simulated Sexually Explicit Performance | This rule finalizes two proposed rules and amends the record- keeping, labeling, and inspection requirements to account for changes in the underlying statute made by Congress in enacting the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. | E8-29677 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-12-18/pdf/E8-29677.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/12/18/E8-29677/revised-regulations-for-records-relating-to-visual-depictions-of-sexually-explicit-conduct | This rule finalizes two proposed rules and amends the record- keeping, labeling, and inspection requirements to account for changes in the underlying statute made by Congress in enacting the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. |
| 2008-12-17 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program | The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) of the U.S. Department of Justice published the proposed rule for the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program on July 10, 2008, 73 FR 39632. During the comment period, OJP received comments on its proposed... | E8-29703 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-12-17/pdf/E8-29703.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/12/17/E8-29703/public-safety-officers-benefits-program | The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) of the U.S. Department of Justice published the proposed rule for the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program on July 10, 2008, 73 FR 39632. During the comment period, OJP received comments on its proposed rule from numerous parties. After further review of the proposed rule and careful consideration and analysis of all comments, OJP has made amendments that are incorporated into this final rule, which is intended (insofar as consistent with law) to be effective and applicable to all claims from and after the effective date hereof, whether pending (in any stage) as of that date or subsequently filed. |
| 2008-12-11 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Office of the Attorney General; Certification Process for State Capital Counsel Systems | The USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 instructs the Attorney General to promulgate regulations to implement certification procedures for states seeking to qualify for the expedited federal habeas corpus review procedures in... | E8-29328 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-12-11/pdf/E8-29328.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/12/11/E8-29328/office-of-the-attorney-general-certification-process-for-state-capital-counsel-systems | The USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 instructs the Attorney General to promulgate regulations to implement certification procedures for states seeking to qualify for the expedited federal habeas corpus review procedures in capital cases under chapter 154 of title 28, United States Code. The procedural benefits of chapter 154 are available to states that establish a mechanism for providing counsel to indigent capital defendants in state postconviction proceedings that satisfies certain statutory requirements. This rule carries out the Act's requirement of issuing regulations for the certification procedure. |
| 2008-12-10 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | DNA-Sample Collection and Biological Evidence Preservation in the Federal Jurisdiction | The Department of Justice by this publication is amending regulations relating to DNA-sample collection in the federal jurisdiction. This rule generally directs federal agencies to collect DNA samples from individuals who are arrested, facing charges,... | E8-29248 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-12-10/pdf/E8-29248.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/12/10/E8-29248/dna-sample-collection-and-biological-evidence-preservation-in-the-federal-jurisdiction | The Department of Justice by this publication is amending regulations relating to DNA-sample collection in the federal jurisdiction. This rule generally directs federal agencies to collect DNA samples from individuals who are arrested, facing charges, or convicted, and from non-United States persons who are detained under the authority of the United States, subject to certain limitations and exceptions. By this rule, the Department is also finalizing, without change, two related interim rules concerning the scope of qualifying federal offenses for purposes of DNA-sample collection and a requirement to preserve biological evidence in federal criminal cases in which defendants are under sentences of imprisonment. |
| 2008-12-02 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Amendments to the Justice Department Regulations Regarding Countries Whose Agents Do Not Qualify for the Legal Commercial Transaction Exemption Provided in 18 U.S.C. 951(d)(4) | This rule makes two amendments to the Department of Justice regulations regarding countries whose agents do not qualify for the legal commercial transaction exemption provided in 18 U.S.C. 951(d)(4). | E8-28620 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-12-02/pdf/E8-28620.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/12/02/E8-28620/amendments-to-the-justice-department-regulations-regarding-countries-whose-agents-do-not-qualify-for | This rule makes two amendments to the Department of Justice regulations regarding countries whose agents do not qualify for the legal commercial transaction exemption provided in 18 U.S.C. 951(d)(4). |
| 2008-11-20 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Administrative Claims Under the Federal Tort Claims Act; Delegation of Authority | This Directive delegates authority to the Postmaster General to settle administrative tort claims presented pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act where the amount of the settlement does not exceed $300,000. This Directive implements the... | E8-27518 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-11-20/pdf/E8-27518.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/11/20/E8-27518/administrative-claims-under-the-federal-tort-claims-act-delegation-of-authority | This Directive delegates authority to the Postmaster General to settle administrative tort claims presented pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act where the amount of the settlement does not exceed $300,000. This Directive implements the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act. This Directive will alert the general public to the new authority and is being published in the Code of Federal Regulations to provide a permanent record of this delegation. |
| 2008-11-20 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Administrative Claims Under the Federal Tort Claims Act; Delegation of Authority | This Directive delegates authority to the Secretary of Defense to settle administrative tort claims presented pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act where the amount of the settlement does not exceed $300,000. This Directive implements the... | E8-27517 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-11-20/pdf/E8-27517.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/11/20/E8-27517/administrative-claims-under-the-federal-tort-claims-act-delegation-of-authority | This Directive delegates authority to the Secretary of Defense to settle administrative tort claims presented pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act where the amount of the settlement does not exceed $300,000. This Directive implements the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act. This Directive will alert the general public to the new authority and is being published in the Code of Federal Regulations to provide a permanent record of this delegation. |
| 2008-11-20 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Civil Commitment of a Sexually Dangerous Person | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) finalizes its proposed rule providing definitions and standards relating to the certification of persons as sexually dangerous for the purpose of civil commitment, as authorized by the Adam Walsh Child... | E8-27723 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-11-20/pdf/E8-27723.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/11/20/E8-27723/civil-commitment-of-a-sexually-dangerous-person | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) finalizes its proposed rule providing definitions and standards relating to the certification of persons as sexually dangerous for the purpose of civil commitment, as authorized by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-248) (Walsh Act), enacted July 27, 2006, which amended title 18 of the United States Code, Chapter 313. |
| 2008-11-20 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Administrative Claims Under the Federal Tort Claims Act; Delegation of Authority | This Directive delegates authority to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to settle administrative tort claims presented pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act where the amount of the settlement does not exceed $300,000. This Directive implements the... | E8-27514 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-11-20/pdf/E8-27514.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/11/20/E8-27514/administrative-claims-under-the-federal-tort-claims-act-delegation-of-authority | This Directive delegates authority to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to settle administrative tort claims presented pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act where the amount of the settlement does not exceed $300,000. This Directive implements the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act. This Directive will alert the general public to the new authority and is being published in the Code of Federal Regulations to provide a permanent record of this delegation. |
| 2008-11-19 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Revision to United States Marshals Service Fees for Services | This rule revises the United States Marshals Service fees to reflect current costs to the United States Marshals Service for personal service and execution of process in federal court proceedings. A proposed rule with request for comment was published... | E8-27465 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-11-19/pdf/E8-27465.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/11/19/E8-27465/revision-to-united-states-marshals-service-fees-for-services | This rule revises the United States Marshals Service fees to reflect current costs to the United States Marshals Service for personal service and execution of process in federal court proceedings. A proposed rule with request for comment was published in the Federal Register on June 16, 2008, at 73 FR 33955. No comments were received within the 60-day comment period. Accordingly, the proposed rule is finalized without change. |
| 2008-11-14 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Application Procedures and Criteria for Approval of Providers of a Personal Financial Management Instructional Course by United States Trustees | This notice of proposed rulemaking (``rule'') sets forth proposed procedures and criteria United States Trustees shall use when determining whether applicants seeking to become and remain an approved provider of a personal financial management... | E8-26550 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-11-14/pdf/E8-26550.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/11/14/E8-26550/application-procedures-and-criteria-for-approval-of-providers-of-a-personal-financial-management | This notice of proposed rulemaking (``rule'') sets forth proposed procedures and criteria United States Trustees shall use when determining whether applicants seeking to become and remain an approved provider of a personal financial management instructional course satisfy all prerequisites of the United States Code, as implemented under this rule. Under the current law, individual debtors must participate in an instructional course concerning personal financial management before receiving a discharge of debts. The current law enumerates mandatory prerequisites and minimum standards applicants seeking to become approved providers of a personal financial management instructional course must meet. Under this rule, United States Trustees will approve applicants for inclusion on publicly available provider lists in one or more federal judicial districts if an applicant establishes it meets all the requirements of the United States Code, as implemented under this rule. After obtaining such an approval, a provider shall be authorized to provide an instructional course in a federal judicial district during the time the provider remains approved. |
| 2008-10-21 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Pre-Release Community Confinement | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) revises current regulations on pre-release community confinement to conform with the requirements of the Second Chance Act of 2007, approved April 9th, 2008 (Pub. L. 110-199; 122 Stat. 657) (``Second... | E8-24928 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-10-21/pdf/E8-24928.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/10/21/E8-24928/pre-release-community-confinement | In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) revises current regulations on pre-release community confinement to conform with the requirements of the Second Chance Act of 2007, approved April 9th, 2008 (Pub. L. 110-199; 122 Stat. 657) (``Second Chance Act''). |
| 2008-10-07 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Procedures for Completing Uniform Forms of Trustee Final Reports in Cases Filed Under Chapters 7, 12, and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code | The Department of Justice, through its component, EOUST, is issuing this final rule (rule) pursuant to Section 602 of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA).\1\ The BAPCPA requires the Department to issue rules... | E8-23700 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-10-07/pdf/E8-23700.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/10/07/E8-23700/procedures-for-completing-uniform-forms-of-trustee-final-reports-in-cases-filed-under-chapters-7-12 | The Department of Justice, through its component, EOUST, is issuing this final rule (rule) pursuant to Section 602 of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA).\1\ The BAPCPA requires the Department to issue rules requiring uniform forms for final reports (Uniform Forms) by trustees in cases under chapters 7, 12, and 13 of title 11. The BAPCPA requires the rule to strike the best achievable practical balance between (1) the reasonable needs of the public for information about the operational results of the Federal bankruptcy system, (2) economy, simplicity, and lack of undue burden on persons with a duty to file these reports, and (3) appropriate privacy concerns and safeguards. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 2008-09-26 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | FBI Records Management Division National Name Check Program Section User Fees | The FBI is authorized to establish and collect fees for providing fingerprint-based and name-based criminal history record information (CHRI) checks and other identification services submitted by authorized users for non-criminal justice purposes... | E8-22710 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-09-26/pdf/E8-22710.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/09/26/E8-22710/fbi-records-management-division-national-name-check-program-section-user-fees | The FBI is authorized to establish and collect fees for providing fingerprint-based and name-based criminal history record information (CHRI) checks and other identification services submitted by authorized users for non-criminal justice purposes including employment and licensing. The fees may include an amount to establish a fund to defray expenses for the automation of criminal justice information services and associated costs. The proposed rule concerns the name-based checks conducted by the Records Management Division (RMD) in the National Name Check Program (NNCP). The rule explains the methodology used to calculate the revised fees and provides a proposed fee schedule. After public comment, a final rule and notice of the final fee schedule will be published in the Federal Register. |
| 2008-09-24 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Authority To Compromise Civil Claims Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act and To Make an Administrative Change to the Code of Federal Regulations | This rule amends our regulations to reflect the name of the Environment and Natural Resources Division, which was formerly known as the Land and Natural Resources Division. The Department of Justice officially changed the name of the Division in the... | E8-22354 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-09-24/pdf/E8-22354.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/09/24/E8-22354/authority-to-compromise-civil-claims-under-the-comprehensive-environmental-response-compensation-and | This rule amends our regulations to reflect the name of the Environment and Natural Resources Division, which was formerly known as the Land and Natural Resources Division. The Department of Justice officially changed the name of the Division in the early 1990s, but all of the pertinent parts of part 0 were not amended accordingly. This order further amends our regulations to authorize the Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division to approve certain settlements under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). |
| 2008-09-22 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) | The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) has been established pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30502 and is in operation, or partial operation, in at least 25 states. NMVTIS is intended to provide authorized recipients with instant and... | E8-22070 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-09-22/pdf/E8-22070.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/09/22/E8-22070/national-motor-vehicle-title-information-system-nmvtis | The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) has been established pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30502 and is in operation, or partial operation, in at least 25 states. NMVTIS is intended to provide authorized recipients with instant and reliable access to motor vehicle titling information maintained by the states. The goal of NMVTIS is to assist in efforts to prevent the introduction or reintroduction of stolen motor vehicles into interstate commerce. NMVTIS helps state titling agencies by verifying motor vehicle and title information, information on brands applied to motor vehicles, and information regarding whether motor vehicles have been reported stolen. This rule implements the NMVTIS reporting requirements imposed on junk yards, salvage yards, and insurance carriers pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30504(c). This rule also clarifies the process by which NMVTIS will be funded and clarifies the various responsibilities of the operator of NMVTIS, states, junk yards, salvage yards, and insurance carriers regarding NMVTIS. |
| 2008-08-19 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Administrative Claims Under the Federal Tort Claims Act; Delegation of Authority | On June 17, 2003, the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Civil Division delegated to the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to settle administrative tort claims presented pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act where the amount of... | E8-19045 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-08-19/pdf/E8-19045.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/08/19/E8-19045/administrative-claims-under-the-federal-tort-claims-act-delegation-of-authority | On June 17, 2003, the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Civil Division delegated to the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to settle administrative tort claims presented pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act where the amount of the settlement does not exceed $50,000. By including this delegation of authority in the Code of Federal Regulations, the Civil Division is alerting the general public to the delegation. This rule also implements the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act. |
| 2008-07-31 | Proposed Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies | The Office of Justice Programs is publishing this proposed rule to amend its regulations that govern the operating policies of criminal intelligence systems that receive federal funding under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as... | E8-17519 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-07-31/pdf/E8-17519.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/07/31/E8-17519/criminal-intelligence-systems-operating-policies | The Office of Justice Programs is publishing this proposed rule to amend its regulations that govern the operating policies of criminal intelligence systems that receive federal funding under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (``Crime Control Act''). The regulations were issued pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 3789(g), which requires that ``criminal intelligence systems'' receiving Crime Control Act support must collect, maintain, and disseminate criminal intelligence information ``in conformance with policy standards which are prescribed by the Office of Justice Programs.'' The statute specifies that the policy standards must be written to assure that the funding and operation of the systems further the purpose of the funding provisions and assure that such systems ``are not utilized in violation of the privacy and constitutional rights of individuals.'' The existing regulations were last revised in 1993 and the purpose of the revisions proposed in this document is to clarify and update the regulations in light of the new, post-9/11 information sharing environment and investigative policies aimed at preventing terrorism. |
| 2008-07-15 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Redelegation of Functions | This rule makes one revision to the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) regulations concerning agency management. Additional personnel are authorized to sign and issue administrative subpoenas. | E8-16012 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-07-15/pdf/E8-16012.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/07/15/E8-16012/redelegation-of-functions | This rule makes one revision to the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) regulations concerning agency management. Additional personnel are authorized to sign and issue administrative subpoenas. |
| 2008-07-11 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Intensive Confinement Center Program | The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) removes 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.... | E8-15784 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-07-11/pdf/E8-15784.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/07/11/E8-15784/intensive-confinement-center-program | The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) removes 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. |
| 2008-07-11 | Rule | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | Justice Department | Inmate Work and Performance Pay Program: Reduction in Pay for Drug- and Alcohol-Related Disciplinary Offenses | 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... | E8-15855 | "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-07-11/pdf/E8-15855.pdf | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/07/11/E8-15855/inmate-work-and-performance-pay-program-reduction-in-pay-for-drug--and-alcohol-related-disciplinary | 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 will be removed from any assigned work detail outside the secure perimeter of the institution. |