Compassionate Release; Technical Changes, 13478-13479 [2013-04589]

Download as PDF 13478 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 40 / Thursday, February 28, 2013 / Rules and Regulations VI. Signing Authority The signing authority for this document falls under 19 CFR 0.2(a). Accordingly, this final rule is signed by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Lists of Subjects in 19 CFR Part 101 Customs duties and inspection, Customs ports of entry, Exports, Imports, Organization and functions (Government agencies). PART 101—GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. The general authority citation for part 101 and the specific authority citation for section 101.3 continue to read as follows: ■ Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 2, 66, 1202 (General Note 3(i), Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States), 1623, 1624, 1646a. Sections 101.3 and 101.4 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1 and 58b. * § 101.3 * * * [Amended] 2. The list of ports in § 101.3(b)(1) is amended by removing from the ‘‘Limits of Port’’ column for Green Bay, Wisconsin, the present limits description ‘‘Including townships of Ashwaubenon, Allouez, Preble, and Howard, and city of De Pere, T.D. 54597’’ and adding ‘‘CBP Dec. 13–2’’ in its place. ■ Dated: February 22, 2013. Janet Napolitano, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–04620 Filed 2–27–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Prisons 28 CFR Part 571 [BOP–1166–I] RIN 1120–AB66 Compassionate Release; Technical Changes Bureau of Prisons, Justice. Interim rule. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with RULES AGENCY: ACTION: 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. SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:07 Feb 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 This rule is effective April 1, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Qureshi, Office of General Counsel, Bureau of Prisons, phone (202) 353–8248. 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. Previously, under § 571.62, when a request for compassionate release was made, the request was first reviewed by the Warden of the facility where the inmate making the request is located. If the Warden, after reviewing the request, determines that the request warrants approval, the Warden needed to refer the matter in writing with recommendation to the Regional Director for the region in which the inmate was located. The Regional Director then had to conduct another review and approval before forwarding the request to the General Counsel’s office in the Central Office of the Bureau of Prisons. We now remove the Regional Director level of review in order to expedite the process. Under the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553), there are exceptions to notice-and-comment rulemaking for ‘‘(A) interpretive rules, general statements of policy, or rules of agency organization, procedure, or practice; or (B) when the agency for good cause finds * * * that notice and public procedure thereon are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.’’ Here, this change falls under both (A) and (B): It is a rule of agency procedure or practice, as it is an internal level of administrative review of an inmate request. Additionally, notice and comment is unnecessary because those most likely to comment—inmates—will find it advantageous to have the expedited review allowed by this change. Further, Regional Director review is unnecessary and repetitive. All the factors reviewed and considered in a Compassionate Release request are reviewed and evaluated anew at the General Counsel level. The Bureau also believes adequate and sufficient review of inmate requests is already served by Warden, General Counsel and Director review of each request. For these reasons, we finalize this change without previous notice and comment under the exceptions allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Amendments to Regulations For the reasons set forth above, part 101, CBP Regulations (19 CFR part 101), is amended as set forth below. * DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 regulation is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, section 3(f), and accordingly this regulation 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 regulation 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 certifies that it will not have a significant economic impact upon a substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: This regulation pertains to the correctional management of offenders committed to the custody of the Attorney General and the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. Its economic impact is limited to the Bureau’s appropriated funds. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 This regulation 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 regulation is not a major rule as defined by § 804 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. This regulation 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- E:\FR\FM\28FER1.SGM 28FER1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 40 / Thursday, February 28, 2013 / Rules and Regulations based companies in domestic and export markets. List of Subjects in 28 CFR Part 571 Prisoners. Charles E. Samuels, Jr. Director, Bureau of Prisons Under rulemaking authority vested in the Attorney General in 5 U.S.C 301; 28 U.S.C. 509, 510 and delegated to the Director, Bureau of Prisons in 28 CFR 0.96, we amend 28 CFR part 571, chapter V, subchapter D, as follows. SUBCHAPTER D—COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND RELEASE PART 571—RELEASE FROM CUSTODY 1. Revise the authority citation for 28 CFR part 571 to read as follows: ■ Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 18 U.S.C. 3565; 3568 and 3569 (Repealed in part as to offenses committed on or after November 1, 1987), 3582, 3621, 3622, 3624, 4001, 4042, 4081, 4082 (Repealed in part as to offenses committed on or after November 1, 1987), 4161–4166 and 4201–4218 (Repealed as to offenses committed on or after November 1, 1987), 5006–5024 (Repealed October 12, 1984, as to offenses committed after that date), 5031–5042; 28 U.S.C. 509 and 510; U.S. Const., Art. II, Sec. 2; 28 CFR 1.1–1.10; DC Official Code sections 24–101, 24–461 24–465, 24–467, and 24–468. Subpart G—Compassionate Release (Procedures for the Implementation Of 18 U.S.C. 3582(C)(1)(A) and 4205(G)) § 571.61 [Amended] opinion of either the Medical Director or the Assistant Director, Correctional Programs Division depending upon the nature of the basis of the request. With this opinion, the General Counsel shall forward the entire matter to the Director, Bureau of Prisons, for final decision. (3) If the Director, Bureau of Prisons, grants a request under 18 U.S.C. 4205(g), the Director will contact the U.S. Attorney in the district in which the inmate was sentenced regarding moving the sentencing court on behalf of the Bureau of Prisons to reduce the minimum term of the inmate’s sentence to time served. If the Director, Bureau of Prisons, grants a request under 18 U.S.C. 3582(c)(1)(A), the Director will contact the U.S. Attorney in the district in which the inmate was sentenced regarding moving the sentencing court on behalf of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to reduce the inmate’s term of imprisonment to time served. * * * * * ■ 4. In § 571.63, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows: § 571.63 Denial of request. (a) When an inmate’s request is denied by the Warden, the inmate will receive written notice and a statement of reasons for the denial. The inmate may appeal the denial through the Administrative Remedy Procedure (28 CFR part 542, subpart B). * * * * * [FR Doc. 2013–04589 Filed 2–27–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–05–P 2. In § 571.61, paragraph (b), remove the words ‘‘Office or at a Regional’’ after the word ‘‘Central’’. ■ 3. In § 571.62, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows: ■ srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with RULES § 571.62 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard Approval of request. (a) The Bureau of Prisons makes a motion under 18 U.S.C. 4205(g) or 3582(c)(1)(A) only after review of the request by the Warden, the General Counsel, and either the Medical Director for medical referrals or the Assistant Director, Correctional Programs Division for non-medical referrals, and with the approval of the Director, Bureau of Prisons. (1) The Warden shall promptly review a request for consideration under 18 U.S.C. 4205(g) or 3582(c)(1)(A). If the Warden, upon an investigation of the request determines that the request warrants approval, the Warden shall refer the matter in writing with recommendation to the Office of General Counsel. (2) If the General Counsel determines that the request warrants approval, the General Counsel shall solicit the VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:07 Feb 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2009–1021] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; New Haven Harbor, Quinnipiac and Mill Rivers, CT Coast Guard, DHS. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard has changed the drawbridge operation regulations that govern the operation of three bridges across the Quinnipiac and Mill Rivers at New Haven, Connecticut, to relieve the bridge owner from the burden of crewing the bridges during time periods when the bridges seldom receive requests to open while still providing for the reasonable needs of navigation. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 DATES: 13479 This rule is effective April 1, 2013. Comments and related materials received from the public, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, are part of docket USCG–2009– 1021 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2009–1021 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and then clicking ‘‘Search.’’ This material is also available for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call or email Ms. Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District Bridge Branch, 212–668–7165, judy.k.leungyee@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: A. Regulatory History and Information On January 13, 2010, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulations New Haven Harbor, Quinnipiac and Mill Rivers,’’ in the Federal Register (75 FR 1738). We received no comments on the proposed rule. No public meeting was requested, and none was held. On December 26, 2012, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking; Reopening Comment Period, entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulations New Haven Harbor, Quinnipiac and Mill Rivers,’’ in the Federal Register (77 FR 75917). We received no comments on the proposed rule; Reopening Comment Period. No public meeting was requested, and none was held. B. Basis and Purpose The Ferry Street Bridge at mile 0.7, across the Quinnipiac River has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 25 feet at mean high water and 31 feet at mean low water. The Grand Avenue Bridge at mile 1.3, across the Quinnipiac River has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 9 feet at mean high water and 15 feet at mean low water. The Chapel Street Bridge at mile 0.4, across the Mill River has a vertical clearance of 7 feet at mean high water and 13 feet at mean low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.213. E:\FR\FM\28FER1.SGM 28FER1

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[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-04589]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Prisons

28 CFR Part 571

[BOP-1166-I]
RIN 1120-AB66


Compassionate Release; Technical Changes

AGENCY: Bureau of Prisons, Justice.

ACTION: Interim rule.

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SUMMARY: 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.

DATES: This rule is effective April 1, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Qureshi, Office of General 
Counsel, Bureau of Prisons, phone (202) 353-8248.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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. 
Previously, under Sec.  571.62, when a request for compassionate 
release was made, the request was first reviewed by the Warden of the 
facility where the inmate making the request is located. If the Warden, 
after reviewing the request, determines that the request warrants 
approval, the Warden needed to refer the matter in writing with 
recommendation to the Regional Director for the region in which the 
inmate was located. The Regional Director then had to conduct another 
review and approval before forwarding the request to the General 
Counsel's office in the Central Office of the Bureau of Prisons. We now 
remove the Regional Director level of review in order to expedite the 
process.
    Under the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553), there are 
exceptions to notice-and-comment rulemaking for ``(A) interpretive 
rules, general statements of policy, or rules of agency organization, 
procedure, or practice; or (B) when the agency for good cause finds * * 
* that notice and public procedure thereon are impracticable, 
unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.''
    Here, this change falls under both (A) and (B): It is a rule of 
agency procedure or practice, as it is an internal level of 
administrative review of an inmate request. Additionally, notice and 
comment is unnecessary because those most likely to comment--inmates--
will find it advantageous to have the expedited review allowed by this 
change. Further, Regional Director review is unnecessary and 
repetitive. All the factors reviewed and considered in a Compassionate 
Release request are reviewed and evaluated anew at the General Counsel 
level. The Bureau also believes adequate and sufficient review of 
inmate requests is already served by Warden, General Counsel and 
Director review of each request. For these reasons, we finalize this 
change without previous notice and comment under the exceptions allowed 
by the Administrative Procedure Act.

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 regulation is not a ``significant regulatory 
action'' under Executive Order 12866, section 3(f), and accordingly 
this regulation 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 regulation 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 
certifies that it will not have a significant economic impact upon a 
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: This 
regulation pertains to the correctional management of offenders 
committed to the custody of the Attorney General and the Director of 
the Bureau of Prisons. Its economic impact is limited to the Bureau's 
appropriated funds.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

    This regulation 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 regulation is not a major rule as defined by Sec.  804 of the 
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. This 
regulation 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-

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based companies in domestic and export markets.

List of Subjects in 28 CFR Part 571

    Prisoners.

Charles E. Samuels, Jr.
Director, Bureau of Prisons
    Under rulemaking authority vested in the Attorney General in 5 
U.S.C 301; 28 U.S.C. 509, 510 and delegated to the Director, Bureau 
of Prisons in 28 CFR 0.96, we amend 28 CFR part 571, chapter V, 
subchapter D, as follows.

SUBCHAPTER D--COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND RELEASE

PART 571--RELEASE FROM CUSTODY

0
1. Revise the authority citation for 28 CFR part 571 to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  5 U.S.C. 301; 18 U.S.C. 3565; 3568 and 3569 
(Repealed in part as to offenses committed on or after November 1, 
1987), 3582, 3621, 3622, 3624, 4001, 4042, 4081, 4082 (Repealed in 
part as to offenses committed on or after November 1, 1987), 4161-
4166 and 4201-4218 (Repealed as to offenses committed on or after 
November 1, 1987), 5006-5024 (Repealed October 12, 1984, as to 
offenses committed after that date), 5031-5042; 28 U.S.C. 509 and 
510; U.S. Const., Art. II, Sec. 2; 28 CFR 1.1-1.10; DC Official Code 
sections 24-101, 24-461 24-465, 24-467, and 24-468.

Subpart G--Compassionate Release (Procedures for the Implementation 
Of 18 U.S.C. 3582(C)(1)(A) and 4205(G))


Sec.  571.61  [Amended]

0
2. In Sec.  571.61, paragraph (b), remove the words ``Office or at a 
Regional'' after the word ``Central''.

0
3. In Sec.  571.62, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:


Sec.  571.62  Approval of request.

    (a) The Bureau of Prisons makes a motion under 18 U.S.C. 4205(g) or 
3582(c)(1)(A) only after review of the request by the Warden, the 
General Counsel, and either the Medical Director for medical referrals 
or the Assistant Director, Correctional Programs Division for non-
medical referrals, and with the approval of the Director, Bureau of 
Prisons.
    (1) The Warden shall promptly review a request for consideration 
under 18 U.S.C. 4205(g) or 3582(c)(1)(A). If the Warden, upon an 
investigation of the request determines that the request warrants 
approval, the Warden shall refer the matter in writing with 
recommendation to the Office of General Counsel.
    (2) If the General Counsel determines that the request warrants 
approval, the General Counsel shall solicit the opinion of either the 
Medical Director or the Assistant Director, Correctional Programs 
Division depending upon the nature of the basis of the request. With 
this opinion, the General Counsel shall forward the entire matter to 
the Director, Bureau of Prisons, for final decision.
    (3) If the Director, Bureau of Prisons, grants a request under 18 
U.S.C. 4205(g), the Director will contact the U.S. Attorney in the 
district in which the inmate was sentenced regarding moving the 
sentencing court on behalf of the Bureau of Prisons to reduce the 
minimum term of the inmate's sentence to time served. If the Director, 
Bureau of Prisons, grants a request under 18 U.S.C. 3582(c)(1)(A), the 
Director will contact the U.S. Attorney in the district in which the 
inmate was sentenced regarding moving the sentencing court on behalf of 
the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to reduce the inmate's term of 
imprisonment to time served.
* * * * *

0
4. In Sec.  571.63, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:


Sec.  571.63  Denial of request.

    (a) When an inmate's request is denied by the Warden, the inmate 
will receive written notice and a statement of reasons for the denial. 
The inmate may appeal the denial through the Administrative Remedy 
Procedure (28 CFR part 542, subpart B).
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