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e. Whether you have 50 or more covered
employees, or 49 or fewer covered
employees. (Part 119 certificate holders with
authority to operate only under part 121 are
not required to provide this information.)
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f. A signed statement indicating that: Your
company will comply with this appendix,
appendix I of this part, and 49 CFR part 40;
and, if you are a contractor, you intend to
provide safety-sensitive functions by contract
to a part 119 certificate holder with authority
to operate under part 121 and/or 135, an
operator as defined by § 91.147 of this
chapter, or an air traffic control facility not
operated by the FAA or by or under contract
to the U.S. Military.
2. Send this information in the form and
manner prescribed by the Administrator, in
duplicate to the appropriate address below:
a. For § 91.147 operators: The Flight
Standards District Office nearest to your
principal place of business.
b. For all others: The Federal Aviation
Administration, Office of Aerospace
Medicine, Drug Abatement Division (AAM–
800), 800 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591.
3. Update the registration information as
changes occur. Send the updates in duplicate
to the address specified in paragraph 2.
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Rebecca B. MacPherson,
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Bureau of Prisons
28 CFR Part 552
[BOP–1107–F]
RIN 1120–AB06
Suicide Prevention Program
Bureau of Prisons, Justice.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: In this document, the Bureau
of Prisons (Bureau) revises its
regulations on the suicide prevention
program for clarity and to remove
agency management procedures which
do not need to be stated in regulations.
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i. Register with the FAA, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division (AAM–800),
800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591,
ii. Implement an FAA Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program no later than the date you start performing safety-sensitive functions for a part 119 certificate holder with authority to operate
under parts 121 and/or 135, or operator as defined in § 91.147 of this chapter, and
iii. Meet the requirements of this appendix as if you were an employer.
We intend the revised regulations to
provide for the health and safety of
inmates.
March 15, 2007.
Rules Unit, Office of
General Counsel, Bureau of Prisons,
HOLC Room 977, 320 First Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20534.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sarah Qureshi, Office of General
Counsel, Bureau of Prisons, phone (202)
207–2105.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Bureau is revising its regulations on the
suicide prevention program (28 CFR
part 552, subpart E). We published a
proposed rule on November 13, 2000
(65 FR 67670). We received one
comment.
DATES:
ADDRESSES:
What change is the Bureau making?
We are revising the regulations
generally for clarity and to remove
procedures relating to agency
management. The revised regulations
more clearly describe for the inmate
how we identify and protect inmates at
risk for suicide.
Procedures relating to agency
management are exempt from the
rulemaking provisions of the
Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C.
553). Removing these procedures from
the regulations allows us to speak more
directly to inmates.
Revised § 552.40 more precisely states
the purpose of our suicide prevention
program and summarizes how we place
inmates in and remove them from the
program. Former §§ 552.41 through
552.43 are combined in a new § 552.41
which details the specific procedures
we use to identify, refer, assess, and
treat potentially suicidal inmates.
We combined provisions for the
conditions of a suicide watch in former
§§ 552.44, 552.46, and 552.48 in the
new § 552.42. The revised regulations
are more objective based. For example,
the revised regulations require that
rooms designated for housing an inmate
on suicide watch must allow staff to
maintain adequate control of the inmate
without compromising the ability to
observe and protect the inmate.
Previously, the regulations relied
upon a more prescriptive approach of
describing the location of the room
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(‘‘* * * a non-administrative detention/
segregation cell ordinarily in the health
services area’’). This prescriptive
approach does not take into account
recent developments in correctional
facility design and construction, and has
become unnecessarily restrictive.
Former §§ 552.45 and 552.49
addressed agency management
procedures, and former § 552.47 affirms
that a previously imposed sanction
remains in effect for an inmate when
that inmate is removed from a suicide
watch. Because our regulations on
inmate discipline sufficiently support
that statement, we removed these three
sections.
Response to Comment
We received one comment on our
proposed rulemaking. The commenter
had three main areas of concern, which
we address below:
Section 552.40: The commenter stated
that ‘‘there should be a brief explanation
of what a suicide watch is’’ in the rules.
We present just such a brief
explanation of ‘‘suicide watch’’ in
§ 552.42. In this section, we explain in
detail the housing arrangements and
conditions under which the suicidal
inmate is constantly observed.
Therefore, it is not necessary to define
the term suicide watch in § 552.40.
Section 552.41: The commenter
recommended the use of a ‘‘buddy
system’’ to prevent suicide, suggesting
that highly-regarded inmates might be
chosen to ‘‘look after’’ or ‘‘befriend’’ the
suicidal inmate. The commenter also
suggested that we have a ‘‘small team
working together’’ so that the suicidal
inmate would ‘‘get to know and
associate and even depend on that
team.’’
Each new inmate who enters a Bureau
facility receives written material and an
orientation that explains what to expect
and how to get help from staff.
Additionally, all new inmates receive a
confidential medical and mental health
screening by a medical professional to
identify those who need assistance or
have the potential for becoming
suicidal. These inmates are immediately
referred to a mental health professional
for individual assessment and
appropriate treatment. Therefore, an
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inmate ‘‘Buddy System’’ is not
necessary.
Section 552.42: Finally, the
commenter stated that the ‘‘Warden
should not have so much power.’’
Particularly, the commenter referred to
§ 552.42(b)(2), which states that ‘‘[o]nly
the Warden may authorize the use of
inmate observers.’’ The commenter
suggests that inmates instead go through
training to become suicide watch
observers.
In fact, the commenter’s suggestion is
our current practice. The Suicide
Prevention Program Coordinator selects,
trains, and evaluates inmate observers.
A great responsibility rests with those
assigned to observe the inmate and
immediately report any attempt to do
self-harm.
For that reason, the decision to use
Bureau staff or inmates is a critical
decision which the Warden must make
after input from the Suicide Prevention
Program Coordinator. Elevating this
decision to the Warden level ensures
that all staff understand the importance
of properly observing the inmate and
providing appropriate care.
For the reasons stated above, we do
not change the final rule in light of the
comment we received.
Executive Order 12866
This regulation has been drafted and
reviewed in accordance with Executive
Order 12866, ‘‘Regulatory Planning and
Review’’, section 1(b), Principles of
Regulation. The Director, Bureau of
Prisons has determined that this rule is
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866, section
3(f), and accordingly this rule has not
been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget.
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Executive Order 13132
This regulation will not have
substantial direct effects on the States,
on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government. Therefore, under
Executive Order 13132, we determine
that this rule does not have sufficient
federalism implications to warrant the
preparation of a federalism assessment.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Director of the Bureau of Prisons,
under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5
U.S.C. 605(b)), reviewed this regulation
and by approving it certifies that it will
not have a significant economic impact
upon a substantial number of small
entities for the following reasons: This
rule pertains to the correctional
management of offenders committed to
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the custody of the Attorney General or
the Director of the Bureau of Prisons,
and its economic impact is limited to
the Bureau’s appropriated funds.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995
This rule will not result in the
expenditure by State, local and tribal
governments, in the aggregate, or by the
private sector, of $100,000,000 or more
in any one year, and it will not
significantly or uniquely affect small
governments. Therefore, no actions were
deemed necessary under the provisions
of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996
Subpart E—Suicide Prevention
Program
§ 552.40
Purpose and scope.
The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau)
operates a suicide prevention program
to assist staff in identifying and
managing potentially suicidal inmates.
When staff identify an inmate as being
at risk for suicide, staff will place the
inmate on suicide watch. Based upon
clinical findings, staff will either
terminate the suicide watch when the
inmate is no longer at imminent risk for
suicide or arrange for the inmate’s
transfer to a medical referral center or
contract health care facility.
§ 552.41
Program procedures.
SUBCHAPTER C—INSTITUTIONAL
MANAGEMENT
(a) Program Coordinator. Each
institution must have a Program
Coordinator for the institution’s suicide
prevention program.
(b) Training. The Program Coordinator
is responsible for ensuring that
appropriate training is available to staff
and to inmates selected as inmate
observers.
(c) Identification of at risk inmates. (1)
Medical staff are to screen a newly
admitted inmate for signs that the
inmate is at risk for suicide. Ordinarily,
this screening is to take place within
twenty-four hours of the inmate’s
admission to the institution.
(2) Staff (whether medical or nonmedical) may make an identification at
any time based upon the inmate’s
observed behavior.
(d) Referral. Staff who identify an
inmate to be at risk for suicide will have
the inmate placed on suicide watch.
(e) Assessment. A psychologist will
clinically assess each inmate placed on
suicide watch.
(f) Intervention. Upon completion of
the clinical assessment, the Program
Coordinator or designee will determine
the appropriate intervention that best
meets the needs of the inmate.
PART 552—CUSTODY
§ 552.42
This rule is not a major rule as
defined by § 804 of the Small Business
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of
1996. This rule will not result in an
annual effect on the economy of
$100,000,000 or more; a major increase
in costs or prices; or significant adverse
effects on competition, employment,
investment, productivity, innovation, or
on the ability of United States-based
companies to compete with foreignbased companies in domestic and
export markets.
List of Subjects in 28 CFR Part 552
Prisoners.
Harley G. Lappin,
Director, Bureau of Prisons.
Under the rulemaking authority
vested in the Attorney General in 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and delegated to the
Director, Bureau of Prisons, we amend
28 CFR part 552, chapter V, subchapter
C, as follows.
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1. Revise the authority citation for 28
CFR part 552 to read as follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 18 U.S.C. 3621,
3622, 3624, 4001, 4042, 4081, 4082 (Repealed
in part as to offenses committed on or after
November 1, 1987), 5006–5024 (Repealed
October 12, 1984, as to offenses committed
after that date), 5039; 28 U.S.C. 509, 510.
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2. Revise subpart E to read as follows:
Subpart E—Suicide Prevention Program
Sec.
552.40
552.41
552.42
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Purpose and scope.
Program procedures.
Suicide watch conditions.
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Suicide watch conditions.
(a) Housing. Each institution must
have one or more rooms designated
specifically for housing an inmate on
suicide watch. The designated room
must allow staff to maintain adequate
control of the inmate without
compromising the ability to observe and
protect the inmate.
(b) Observation. (1) Staff or trained
inmate observers operating in scheduled
shifts are responsible for keeping the
inmate under constant observation.
(2) Only the Warden may authorize
the use of inmate observers.
(3) Inmate observers are considered to
be on an institution work assignment
when they are on their scheduled shift.
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(c) Suicide watch log. Observers are to
document significant observed behavior
in a log book.
(d) Termination. Based upon clinical
findings, the Program Coordinator or
designee will:
(1) Remove the inmate from suicide
watch when the inmate is no longer at
imminent risk for suicide, or
(2) Arrange for the inmate’s transfer to
a medical referral center or
health care facility.
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PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY
CORPORATION
29 CFR Parts 4022 and 4044
Benefits Payable in Terminated SingleEmployer Plans; Allocation of Assets
in Single-Employer Plans; Interest
Assumptions for Valuing and Paying
Benefits
Pension Benefit Guaranty
Corporation.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Pension Benefit Guaranty
Corporation’s regulations on Benefits
Payable in Terminated Single-Employer
Plans and Allocation of Assets in
Single-Employer Plans prescribe interest
assumptions for valuing and paying
benefits under terminating singleemployer plans. This final rule amends
the regulations to adopt interest
assumptions for plans with valuation
dates in April 2007. Interest
assumptions are also published on the
PBGC’s Web site (https://www.pbgc.gov).
DATES: Effective April 1, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Catherine B. Klion, Manager, Regulatory
and Policy Division, Legislative and
Regulatory Department, Pension Benefit
Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street,
NW., Washington, DC 20005, 202–326–
4024. (TTY/TDD users may call the
Federal relay service toll-free at 1–800–
877–8339 and ask to be connected to
202–326–4024.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
PBGC’s regulations prescribe actuarial
assumptions—including interest
assumptions—for valuing and paying
plan benefits of terminating singleemployer plans covered by title IV of
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the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974. The interest
assumptions are intended to reflect
current conditions in the financial and
annuity markets.
Three sets of interest assumptions are
prescribed: (1) A set for the valuation of
benefits for allocation purposes under
section 4044 (found in Appendix B to
part 4044), (2) a set for the PBGC to use
to determine whether a benefit is
payable as a lump sum and to determine
lump-sum amounts to be paid by the
PBGC (found in Appendix B to part
4022), and (3) a set for private-sector
pension practitioners to refer to if they
wish to use lump-sum interest rates
determined using the PBGC’s historical
methodology (found in Appendix C to
part 4022).
This amendment (1) Adds to
Appendix B to part 4044 the interest
assumptions for valuing benefits for
allocation purposes in plans with
valuation dates during April 2007, (2)
adds to Appendix B to part 4022 the
interest assumptions for the PBGC to
use for its own lump-sum payments in
plans with valuation dates during April
2007, and (3) adds to Appendix C to
part 4022 the interest assumptions for
private-sector pension practitioners to
refer to if they wish to use lump-sum
interest rates determined using the
PBGC’s historical methodology for
valuation dates during April 2007.
For valuation of benefits for allocation
purposes, the interest assumptions that
the PBGC will use (set forth in
Appendix B to part 4044) will be 4.99
percent for the first 20 years following
the valuation date and 4.66 percent
thereafter. These interest assumptions
represent a decrease (from those in
effect for March 2007) of 0.23 percent
for the first 20 years following the
valuation date and 0.23 percent for all
years thereafter.
The interest assumptions that the
PBGC will use for its own lump-sum
payments (set forth in Appendix B to
part 4022) will be 2.75 percent for the
period during which a benefit is in pay
status and 4.00 percent during any years
preceding the benefit’s placement in pay
status. These interest assumptions
represent a decrease (from those in
effect for March 2007) of 0.25 percent in
the immediate annuity rate and are
otherwise unchanged. For private-sector
payments, the interest assumptions (set
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forth in Appendix C to part 4022) will
be the same as those used by the PBGC
for determining and paying lump sums
(set forth in Appendix B to part 4022).
The PBGC has determined that notice
and public comment on this amendment
are impracticable and contrary to the
public interest. This finding is based on
the need to determine and issue new
interest assumptions promptly so that
the assumptions can reflect current
market conditions as accurately as
possible.
Because of the need to provide
immediate guidance for the valuation
and payment of benefits in plans with
valuation dates during April 2007, the
PBGC finds that good cause exists for
making the assumptions set forth in this
amendment effective less than 30 days
after publication.
The PBGC has determined that this
action is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under the criteria set forth in
Executive Order 12866.
Because no general notice of proposed
rulemaking is required for this
amendment, the Regulatory Flexibility
Act of 1980 does not apply. See 5 U.S.C.
601(2).
List of Subjects
29 CFR Part 4022
Employee benefit plans, Pension
insurance, Pensions, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
29 CFR Part 4044
Employee benefit plans, Pension
insurance, Pensions.
In consideration of the foregoing, 29
CFR parts 4022 and 4044 are amended
as follows:
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PART 4022—BENEFITS PAYABLE IN
TERMINATED SINGLE-EMPLOYER
PLANS
1. The authority citation for part 4022
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 29 U.S.C. 1302, 1322, 1322b,
1341(c)(3)(D), and 1344.
2. In appendix B to part 4022, Rate Set
162, as set forth below, is added to the
table.
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Appendix B to Part 4022—Lump Sum
Interest Rates For PBGC Payments
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Bureau of Prisons
28 CFR Part 552
[BOP-1107-F]
RIN 1120-AB06
Suicide Prevention Program
AGENCY: Bureau of Prisons, Justice.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) revises its
regulations on the suicide prevention program for clarity and to remove
agency management procedures which do not need to be stated in
regulations. We intend the revised regulations to provide for the
health and safety of inmates.
DATES: March 15, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Rules Unit, Office of General Counsel, Bureau of Prisons,
HOLC Room 977, 320 First Street, NW., Washington, DC 20534.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Qureshi, Office of General
Counsel, Bureau of Prisons, phone (202) 207-2105.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Bureau is revising its regulations on
the suicide prevention program (28 CFR part 552, subpart E). We
published a proposed rule on November 13, 2000 (65 FR 67670). We
received one comment.
What change is the Bureau making?
We are revising the regulations generally for clarity and to remove
procedures relating to agency management. The revised regulations more
clearly describe for the inmate how we identify and protect inmates at
risk for suicide.
Procedures relating to agency management are exempt from the
rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C.
553). Removing these procedures from the regulations allows us to speak
more directly to inmates.
Revised Sec. 552.40 more precisely states the purpose of our
suicide prevention program and summarizes how we place inmates in and
remove them from the program. Former Sec. Sec. 552.41 through 552.43
are combined in a new Sec. 552.41 which details the specific
procedures we use to identify, refer, assess, and treat potentially
suicidal inmates.
We combined provisions for the conditions of a suicide watch in
former Sec. Sec. 552.44, 552.46, and 552.48 in the new Sec. 552.42.
The revised regulations are more objective based. For example, the
revised regulations require that rooms designated for housing an inmate
on suicide watch must allow staff to maintain adequate control of the
inmate without compromising the ability to observe and protect the
inmate.
Previously, the regulations relied upon a more prescriptive
approach of describing the location of the room (``* * * a non-
administrative detention/segregation cell ordinarily in the health
services area''). This prescriptive approach does not take into account
recent developments in correctional facility design and construction,
and has become unnecessarily restrictive.
Former Sec. Sec. 552.45 and 552.49 addressed agency management
procedures, and former Sec. 552.47 affirms that a previously imposed
sanction remains in effect for an inmate when that inmate is removed
from a suicide watch. Because our regulations on inmate discipline
sufficiently support that statement, we removed these three sections.
Response to Comment
We received one comment on our proposed rulemaking. The commenter
had three main areas of concern, which we address below:
Section 552.40: The commenter stated that ``there should be a brief
explanation of what a suicide watch is'' in the rules.
We present just such a brief explanation of ``suicide watch'' in
Sec. 552.42. In this section, we explain in detail the housing
arrangements and conditions under which the suicidal inmate is
constantly observed. Therefore, it is not necessary to define the term
suicide watch in Sec. 552.40.
Section 552.41: The commenter recommended the use of a ``buddy
system'' to prevent suicide, suggesting that highly-regarded inmates
might be chosen to ``look after'' or ``befriend'' the suicidal inmate.
The commenter also suggested that we have a ``small team working
together'' so that the suicidal inmate would ``get to know and
associate and even depend on that team.''
Each new inmate who enters a Bureau facility receives written
material and an orientation that explains what to expect and how to get
help from staff. Additionally, all new inmates receive a confidential
medical and mental health screening by a medical professional to
identify those who need assistance or have the potential for becoming
suicidal. These inmates are immediately referred to a mental health
professional for individual assessment and appropriate treatment.
Therefore, an
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inmate ``Buddy System'' is not necessary.
Section 552.42: Finally, the commenter stated that the ``Warden
should not have so much power.'' Particularly, the commenter referred
to Sec. 552.42(b)(2), which states that ``[o]nly the Warden may
authorize the use of inmate observers.'' The commenter suggests that
inmates instead go through training to become suicide watch observers.
In fact, the commenter's suggestion is our current practice. The
Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator selects, trains, and evaluates
inmate observers. A great responsibility rests with those assigned to
observe the inmate and immediately report any attempt to do self-harm.
For that reason, the decision to use Bureau staff or inmates is a
critical decision which the Warden must make after input from the
Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator. Elevating this decision to the
Warden level ensures that all staff understand the importance of
properly observing the inmate and providing appropriate care.
For the reasons stated above, we do not change the final rule in
light of the comment we received.
Executive Order 12866
This regulation has been drafted and reviewed in accordance with
Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review'', section
1(b), Principles of Regulation. The Director, Bureau of Prisons has
determined that this rule is not a ``significant regulatory action''
under Executive Order 12866, section 3(f), and accordingly this rule
has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget.
Executive Order 13132
This regulation will not have substantial direct effects on the
States, on the relationship between the national government and the
States, or on distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government. Therefore, under Executive Order 13132,
we determine that this rule does not have sufficient federalism
implications to warrant the preparation of a federalism assessment.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Director of the Bureau of Prisons, under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 605(b)), reviewed this regulation and by
approving it certifies that it will not have a significant economic
impact upon a substantial number of small entities for the following
reasons: This rule pertains to the correctional management of offenders
committed to the custody of the Attorney General or the Director of the
Bureau of Prisons, and its economic impact is limited to the Bureau's
appropriated funds.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
This rule will not result in the expenditure by State, local and
tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of
$100,000,000 or more in any one year, and it will not significantly or
uniquely affect small governments. Therefore, no actions were deemed
necessary under the provisions of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996
This rule is not a major rule as defined by Sec. 804 of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. This rule will
not result in an annual effect on the economy of $100,000,000 or more;
a major increase in costs or prices; or significant adverse effects on
competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or on
the ability of United States-based companies to compete with foreign-
based companies in domestic and export markets.
List of Subjects in 28 CFR Part 552
Prisoners.
Harley G. Lappin,
Director, Bureau of Prisons.
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Under the rulemaking authority vested in the Attorney General in 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and delegated to the Director, Bureau of Prisons, we
amend 28 CFR part 552, chapter V, subchapter C, as follows.
SUBCHAPTER C--INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT
PART 552--CUSTODY
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1. Revise the authority citation for 28 CFR part 552 to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 18 U.S.C. 3621, 3622, 3624, 4001, 4042,
4081, 4082 (Repealed in part as to offenses committed on or after
November 1, 1987), 5006-5024 (Repealed October 12, 1984, as to
offenses committed after that date), 5039; 28 U.S.C. 509, 510.
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2. Revise subpart E to read as follows:
Subpart E--Suicide Prevention Program
Sec.
552.40 Purpose and scope.
552.41 Program procedures.
552.42 Suicide watch conditions.
Subpart E--Suicide Prevention Program
Sec. 552.40 Purpose and scope.
The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) operates a suicide prevention
program to assist staff in identifying and managing potentially
suicidal inmates. When staff identify an inmate as being at risk for
suicide, staff will place the inmate on suicide watch. Based upon
clinical findings, staff will either terminate the suicide watch when
the inmate is no longer at imminent risk for suicide or arrange for the
inmate's transfer to a medical referral center or contract health care
facility.
Sec. 552.41 Program procedures.
(a) Program Coordinator. Each institution must have a Program
Coordinator for the institution's suicide prevention program.
(b) Training. The Program Coordinator is responsible for ensuring
that appropriate training is available to staff and to inmates selected
as inmate observers.
(c) Identification of at risk inmates. (1) Medical staff are to
screen a newly admitted inmate for signs that the inmate is at risk for
suicide. Ordinarily, this screening is to take place within twenty-four
hours of the inmate's admission to the institution.
(2) Staff (whether medical or non-medical) may make an
identification at any time based upon the inmate's observed behavior.
(d) Referral. Staff who identify an inmate to be at risk for
suicide will have the inmate placed on suicide watch.
(e) Assessment. A psychologist will clinically assess each inmate
placed on suicide watch.
(f) Intervention. Upon completion of the clinical assessment, the
Program Coordinator or designee will determine the appropriate
intervention that best meets the needs of the inmate.
Sec. 552.42 Suicide watch conditions.
(a) Housing. Each institution must have one or more rooms
designated specifically for housing an inmate on suicide watch. The
designated room must allow staff to maintain adequate control of the
inmate without compromising the ability to observe and protect the
inmate.
(b) Observation. (1) Staff or trained inmate observers operating in
scheduled shifts are responsible for keeping the inmate under constant
observation.
(2) Only the Warden may authorize the use of inmate observers.
(3) Inmate observers are considered to be on an institution work
assignment when they are on their scheduled shift.
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(c) Suicide watch log. Observers are to document significant
observed behavior in a log book.
(d) Termination. Based upon clinical findings, the Program
Coordinator or designee will:
(1) Remove the inmate from suicide watch when the inmate is no
longer at imminent risk for suicide, or
(2) Arrange for the inmate's transfer to a medical referral center
or
contract health care facility. [FR Doc. E7-4684 Filed 3-14-07; 8:45 am]
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