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of the Chief Counsel, Department of the
Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, by phone at (202) 874–2500.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Temporary Amendments to the
Regulations
Accordingly, 26 CFR part 1 is
amended as follows:
PART 1—INCOME TAXES
Paragraph 1. The authority citation
for part 1 is amended by adding an entry
in numerical order to read in part as
follows:
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Authority: 26 U. S. C. 7805 * * *
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Section 1.6035–2T also issued under 26
U.S.C. 6035.
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Par. 2. Section 1.6035–2T is added to
read as follows:
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§ 1.6035–2T
Transitional relief.
(a) Statements due before March 31,
2016. Executors and other persons
required to file or furnish a statement
under section 6035(a)(1) or (a)(2) before
March 31, 2016, need not do so until
March 31, 2016.
(b) Effective/applicability date. This
section is effective/applicable to
executors and other persons who file a
return required by section 6018(a) or (b)
after July 31, 2015.
John Dalrymple,
Deputy Commissioner for Services and
Enforcement,
Approved: January 22, 2016.
Mark J. Mazur,
Assistant Secretary of Treasury (Tax Policy).
[FR Doc. 2016–04716 Filed 3–2–16; 4:15 pm]
BILLING CODE 4830–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
31 CFR Part 605
Conduct on Bureau of Engraving and
Printing Property
Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, Treasury.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The Department of the
Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and
Printing (BEP or Bureau) is amending its
regulations in order to remove certain
obsolete language, clarify the rules of
conduct on the property, and increase
the maximum penalty amount permitted
for violations to $5,000 in accordance
with the United States Code.
DATES: This regulation is effective April
4, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mark Hoggan, Attorney-Advisor, Office
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SUMMARY:
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I. Background
The mission of the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing is to develop
and produce United States currency
notes, trusted worldwide. BEP prints
billions of dollars in currency—referred
to as Federal Reserve notes—each year
for delivery to the Federal Reserve
System. Due to the sensitive nature of
currency production operations, the
Bureau is generally closed to the public.
Limited areas of the Bureau, however,
are accessible for public tours during
certain authorized dates and times. Any
individual entering, exiting, or on the
Bureau’s property is subject to the rules
of conduct as prescribed within the
regulations, and violations may result in
criminal prosecution. The BEP has a
high degree of security due to producing
United States currency notes, and
individuals entering, exiting, and on the
property are placed on notice that they
are subject to search and inspection of
their person, personal items and
property while entering, exiting, and on
the property.
This final rule updates the Bureau’s
1994 (59 FR 41978) regulations that
concern conduct on BEP property. The
final rule removes certain obsolete
language, clarifies the rules of conduct
on the property, and increases the
maximum penalty amount permitted for
violations to $5,000 in accordance with
18 U.S.C. 3571. The final rule also omits
the term Special as used in the previous
regulations when referring to the BEP
Police. The term Special was
unnecessary and could lead to potential
confusion. This change has no effect on
the legal authority and jurisdiction of
the BEP Police. The rights and
responsibilities of the BEP Police
remain unchanged.
The notice of proposed rulemaking
was published on December 10, 2015,
and provided a 60-day comment period,
which ended on February 8, 2016. No
comments were received. Based on the
rationale set forth in the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION to the notice of proposed
rulemaking and in this final rule, the
BEP is adopting the proposed rule as a
final rule with the slight modifications
of adding the words ‘‘search or’’ before
the word ‘‘inspection’’ in paragraphs
(b)(6), (b)(7), and (b)(8) to ensure clarity
and consistency between related
provisions.
II. Regulatory Flexibility Act
In accordance with the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C 601 et seq.), the
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Bureau certifies that this final rule will
not have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities
because this final rule primarily affects
individuals accessing BEP property and
is not likely to affect any small
businesses.
III. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995
The Bureau certifies that no actions
were deemed necessary under the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995. Furthermore, this final 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 will not significantly or uniquely
affect small governments.
IV. Regulatory Planning and Review
(Executive Orders 12866 and 13563)
This final rule is not a significant
regulatory action as defined in
Executive Order 12866. Executive Order
13563 calls for public participation and
an open exchange of ideas in the
regulatory process and seeks regulations
that are accessible, consistent, written in
plain language, and easy to understand.
The Bureau has developed this final
rule in a manner consistent with these
principles.
List of Subjects in 31 CFR Part 605
Federal buildings and facilities.
For the reasons stated in the
preamble, the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing amends 31 CFR part 605 to read
as follows:
PART 605—REGULATIONS
GOVERNING CONDUCT IN BUREAU
OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING
BUILDINGS AND ON THE GROUNDS
OF WASHINGTON, DC AND FORT
WORTH, TEXAS
1. The authority citation for part 605
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; Delegation,
Administrator, General Services, dated
December 3, 1992; Treasury Delegation,
Assistant Secretary (Management), dated
February 4, 1993.
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2. Revise § 605.1 to read as follows:
§ 605.1 Conduct on Bureau of Engraving
and Printing property.
(a) Applicability. These regulations
apply to the buildings and grounds of
the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
(BEP) located in Washington, DC, at
14th and C Streets SW., and in Fort
Worth, Texas, at 9000 Blue Mound
Road, and to all persons entering on
such property. Unless otherwise stated,
BEP buildings and grounds are referred
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to in these regulations as the
‘‘property.’’
(b) Limited access. (1) The property is
a high-security facility and shall, in
general, be closed to the public. Except
as specified in this paragraph (b), access
is limited to BEP employees and those
persons having official business with
BEP. Failure to comply with any
regulations of this part may result in
denial of access or removal from the
property.
(2) Public tours of limited areas of the
property are available during such times
as the Director may prescribe.
(3) Limited areas of the property may
be open to persons authorized by the
Director or the Director’s designee.
(4) All persons entering and exiting
the property may be required to present
suitable identification and may be
required to sign entry logs or registers.
(5) All persons entering and exiting
the property may be subject to screening
devices and shall submit to screening
upon request by BEP Police or
authorized officials.
(6) All persons entering and exiting
the property may be subject to search or
inspection of their person, handbags,
briefcases, and other handheld articles
by BEP Police or authorized officials.
All persons on the property may be
subject to additional search or
inspection by BEP Police or authorized
officials upon entry, exit, and request.
(7) All motor vehicles entering,
exiting, or located on the property are
subject to search or inspection of the
exterior and interior compartments by
BEP Police or authorized officials at any
time.
(8) All lockers, cabinets, closets, desks
or similar storage areas on the property
are subject to search or inspection by
BEP Police or authorized officials.
(9) All computers, data storage
devices, and data files owned or
controlled by BEP are subject to search
or inspection at any time.
(10) Any entrance onto the property
without official permission is
prohibited.
(c) Video monitoring. All persons
entering, exiting, and on the property
will be monitored by video. Most
internal areas of the property, especially
production areas, are continuously
monitored by video. Any video image
may be recorded.
(d) Preservation of property. It shall be
unlawful for any person, without proper
authority, to willfully destroy, damage,
deface, or remove property.
(e) Compliance with instructions and
signs. All persons on the property shall
comply with the instructions of BEP
Police, authorized officials, and posted
signs or notices.
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(f) Nuisances. The use of loud,
abusive, or profane language, loitering,
unauthorized assembly, the creation of
any hazard to persons or property,
improper disposal of rubbish, spitting,
prurient prying, the commission of any
obscene or indecent act, or any other
disorderly conduct on the property is
prohibited. The throwing of any articles
of any kind in, upon, or from the
property and climbing upon any
unauthorized portion of the property is
prohibited.
(g) Gambling. (1) Participation in
games for money or other property, the
operation of gambling devices, the
conduct of a lottery or pool, the selling
or purchasing of numbers, tickets, or
any other gambling on the property is
prohibited.
(2) Possession on the property of any
numbers slip or ticket, record, notation,
receipt or other writing of a type
ordinarily used in any illegal form of
gambling, unless explained to the
satisfaction of the Director or the
Director’s designee, shall be evidence of
participation in an illegal form of
gambling on the property.
(h) Intoxicating substances, illegal
narcotics, and other controlled
substances. The possession, use,
consumption, or being under the
influence of intoxicating substances,
illegal narcotics, and other controlled
substances (see 21 CFR part 1308) while
entering and on the property is
prohibited. BEP Police may direct a
person to complete a field sobriety test
or breathalyzer test upon reasonable
suspicion of intoxication or influence.
The Director may authorize the
possession, use, and consumption of
alcoholic beverages on BEP property for
infrequent, special occasions. Such
authorization must be in writing.
(i) Soliciting, vending, debt collection,
and distribution of handbills.
Fundraising for any cause other than the
Combined Federal Campaign or other
cause authorized by the Office of
Personnel Management, the commercial
soliciting and vending of all kinds, the
display or distribution of commercial
advertising, or the collecting of private
debts other than as provided by law, in
or on the property is prohibited. This
rule does not apply to BEP concessions
or notices posted by authorized
employees on the bulletin boards.
Distribution of material such as
pamphlets, handbills, and flyers is
prohibited without prior approval from
the Director or the Director’s designee.
(j) Photographs and recordings. The
taking of photographs on the property is
prohibited without permission of the
Director or the Director’s designee. The
taking of voice or video recordings on
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the property is prohibited without the
permission of the Director or the
Director’s designee. Note: The property
includes the Tour and Visitor Center
and the limited areas accessible for
public tour.
(k) Animals. Animals, except service
animals, shall not be brought on the
property for other than official
purposes.
(l) Vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
(1) Drivers of all vehicles on the
property shall drive in a careful and safe
manner at all times and shall comply
with the signals and directions of BEP
Police and all posted traffic signs.
Drivers are subject to all applicable
motor vehicle laws and regulations of
the surrounding jurisdiction.
(2) The blocking of entrances,
driveways, walks, loading platforms,
fire hydrants, or standpipes on the
property is prohibited.
(3) Parking on the property is not
allowed without a permit or authority.
Parking without a permit or authority,
not in accordance with a permit or
authority, or contrary to the direction of
BEP Police, authorized officials, and
posted signs or notices is prohibited.
(m) Weapons and explosives. No
person on the property shall carry
firearms, explosives, or other dangerous
or deadly weapons as defined by Title
18 United States Code, either openly or
concealed, except for official purposes.
(n) Smoking. Smoking on the property
is not permitted except in designated
smoking areas.
(o) Penalties and other law. (1)
Violations of this part shall be
punishable by a fine of not more than
$5,000 or the maximum extent
allowable under the United States Code,
whichever is greater, or imprisonment
of not more than 30 days, or both in
accordance with 40 United States Code,
Section 1315.
(2) Violations of 18 United States
Code, Section 930 (dangerous weapon
clause) shall be punishable by a fine of
$100,000 or imprisonment for not more
than a year, or both, unless there is
intent to commit a crime with the
weapon, in which case the punishment
shall be a fine of $250,000 or
imprisonment for not more than five
years, or both.
(3) Nothing contained in this part
shall be construed to abrogate any other
Federal, District of Columbia, or Texas
law or regulations, or any Tarrant
County ordinance applicable to the
property.
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Dated: February 24, 2016.
Leonard R. Olijar,
Director.
[FR Doc. 2016–04817 Filed 3–3–16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4840–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2014–0952]
RIN 1625–AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Victoria Barge Canal, Bloomington, TX
Coast Guard, DHS.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is modifying
the method of operation for the Victoria
Barge Canal Railroad Bridge (‘‘bridge’’)
across the Victoria Barge Canal, mile
29.4, at Bloomington, Victoria County,
Texas. This final rule makes permanent
the change in method of operation to
allow the bridge owner to operate the
bridge remotely from a dispatching
center in Spring, Texas. This final rule
increases the efficiency of operations
while allowing for the safe navigation of
vessels through the bridge.
DATES: This rule is effective March 4,
2016.
SUMMARY:
To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type [USCG–
2014–0952]. In the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and
click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
Folder on the line associated with this
rulemaking.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this rule, call or
email Ms. Geri Robinson; Bridge
Administration Branch, Coast Guard;
telephone 504–671–2128, email
geri.a.robinson@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:
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I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
E.O. Executive order
FR Federal Register
Pub. L. Public Law
§ Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background Information and
Regulatory History
On December 30, 2014, we published
a temporary deviation from regulations;
request for comments (TD) entitled
‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
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Victoria Barge Canal, Bloomington,
Texas’’ in the Federal Register (79 FR
78304). We received no comments on
this temporary deviation. No public
meeting was requested, and none was
held. However, a contractor raised an
issue regarding the requirements of
dispatchers to contact the vessels when
a vessel entered the two-mile bridge
zone. In response to this concern, the
Coast Guard decided that prior to
issuance of a final rule, further
comments would be accepted under an
interim rule.
On July 10, 2015, the Coast Guard
published an interim rule with request
for comments entitled ‘‘Drawbridge
Operation Regulation; Victoria Barge
Canal, Bloomington, Texas’’ in the
Federal Register (80 FR 39683). The
interim rule allowed mariners to
continue transit while the bridge was
being remotely operated and comment
as to whether the proposed method of
operation was sufficient to ensure the
safety of vessels transiting the area. We
did not receive any comments on the
interim rule. No public meeting was
requested, and none was held.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule
under authority 33 U.S.C. 499. The
bridge owner, the Victoria County
Navigation District, in conjunction with
the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)
requested permission to remotely
operate the Victoria Barge Canal
Railroad Bridge across the Victoria
Barge Canal, mile 29.4 at Bloomington,
Victoria County, Texas. Traffic on the
waterway consists of commercial
traffic—primarily vessels and tows
providing services to the Port of
Victoria, and no reported recreational
traffic transits the waterway. The
vertical lift bridge has a vertical
clearance of 22 feet above high water in
the closed-to-navigation position and 50
feet above high water in the open-tonavigation position.
Presently, the bridge opens on signal
for the passage of vessels in accordance
with 33 CFR 117.991. Under the
Temporary Deviation published on
December 30, 2014, and the interim rule
published on July 10, 2015, this bridge
has been remotely operated for the past
year and mariners will not notice any
changes to the ongoing method of
operation of the bridge.
This final rule allows all vessels
utilizing this stretch of the waterway to
continue to transit the waterway
unencumbered while providing for the
bridge owner to operate the bridge from
a remote location. Vessel operators
should not see any changes in the
efficiency of vessel movements as the
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bridge will still be required to open on
signal for the passage of vessels.
IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes
and the Final Rule
As discussed above, a temporary
deviation was published on December
30, 2014, and an interim rule was
published on July 10, 2015. The Coast
Guard provided separate 60-day
comment periods for the temporary
deviation and the interim rule. No
comments were received and no
changes to the final rule have been
made.
V. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after
considering numerous statutes and
executive orders (E.O.s) related to
rulemaking. Below we summarize our
analyses based on a number of these
statutes and E.O.s, and we discuss First
Amendment rights of protesters.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
E.O.s 12866 and 13563 direct agencies
to assess the costs and benefits of
available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select
regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. E.O. 13563 emphasizes the
importance of quantifying both costs
and benefits, of reducing costs, of
harmonizing rules, and of promoting
flexibility. This rule has not been
designated a ‘‘significant regulatory
action,’’ under E.O. 12866. Accordingly,
it has not been reviewed by the Office
of Management and Budget.
This regulatory action determination
is based on the ability that vessels can
still transit the bridge. This final rule
allows all vessels utilizing this stretch of
the waterway to continue to transit the
waterway unencumbered while
providing for the bridge owner to
operate the bridge from a remote
location. Vessel operators should not
see any changes in the efficiency of
vessel movements as the bridge will still
be required to open on signal for the
passage of vessels.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980
(RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
requires federal agencies to consider the
potential impact of regulations on small
entities during rulemaking. The term
‘‘small entities’’ comprises small
businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and
operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions
with populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard received no comments
from the Small Business Administration
on this rule. The Coast Guard certifies
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
31 CFR Part 605
Conduct on Bureau of Engraving and Printing Property
AGENCY: Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Treasury.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and
Printing (BEP or Bureau) is amending its regulations in order to remove
certain obsolete language, clarify the rules of conduct on the
property, and increase the maximum penalty amount permitted for
violations to $5,000 in accordance with the United States Code.
DATES: This regulation is effective April 4, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Hoggan, Attorney-Advisor, Office
of the Chief Counsel, Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving
and Printing, by phone at (202) 874-2500.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The mission of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is to develop
and produce United States currency notes, trusted worldwide. BEP prints
billions of dollars in currency--referred to as Federal Reserve notes--
each year for delivery to the Federal Reserve System. Due to the
sensitive nature of currency production operations, the Bureau is
generally closed to the public. Limited areas of the Bureau, however,
are accessible for public tours during certain authorized dates and
times. Any individual entering, exiting, or on the Bureau's property is
subject to the rules of conduct as prescribed within the regulations,
and violations may result in criminal prosecution. The BEP has a high
degree of security due to producing United States currency notes, and
individuals entering, exiting, and on the property are placed on notice
that they are subject to search and inspection of their person,
personal items and property while entering, exiting, and on the
property.
This final rule updates the Bureau's 1994 (59 FR 41978) regulations
that concern conduct on BEP property. The final rule removes certain
obsolete language, clarifies the rules of conduct on the property, and
increases the maximum penalty amount permitted for violations to $5,000
in accordance with 18 U.S.C. 3571. The final rule also omits the term
Special as used in the previous regulations when referring to the BEP
Police. The term Special was unnecessary and could lead to potential
confusion. This change has no effect on the legal authority and
jurisdiction of the BEP Police. The rights and responsibilities of the
BEP Police remain unchanged.
The notice of proposed rulemaking was published on December 10,
2015, and provided a 60-day comment period, which ended on February 8,
2016. No comments were received. Based on the rationale set forth in
the Supplementary Information to the notice of proposed rulemaking and
in this final rule, the BEP is adopting the proposed rule as a final
rule with the slight modifications of adding the words ``search or''
before the word ``inspection'' in paragraphs (b)(6), (b)(7), and (b)(8)
to ensure clarity and consistency between related provisions.
II. Regulatory Flexibility Act
In accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C 601 et
seq.), the Bureau certifies that this final rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
because this final rule primarily affects individuals accessing BEP
property and is not likely to affect any small businesses.
III. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
The Bureau certifies that no actions were deemed necessary under
the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995. Furthermore, this final 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 will not significantly or
uniquely affect small governments.
IV. Regulatory Planning and Review (Executive Orders 12866 and 13563)
This final rule is not a significant regulatory action as defined
in Executive Order 12866. Executive Order 13563 calls for public
participation and an open exchange of ideas in the regulatory process
and seeks regulations that are accessible, consistent, written in plain
language, and easy to understand. The Bureau has developed this final
rule in a manner consistent with these principles.
List of Subjects in 31 CFR Part 605
Federal buildings and facilities.
For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing amends 31 CFR part 605 to read as follows:
PART 605--REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDUCT IN BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND
PRINTING BUILDINGS AND ON THE GROUNDS OF WASHINGTON, DC AND FORT
WORTH, TEXAS
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1. The authority citation for part 605 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; Delegation, Administrator, General
Services, dated December 3, 1992; Treasury Delegation, Assistant
Secretary (Management), dated February 4, 1993.
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2. Revise Sec. 605.1 to read as follows:
Sec. 605.1 Conduct on Bureau of Engraving and Printing property.
(a) Applicability. These regulations apply to the buildings and
grounds of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) located in
Washington, DC, at 14th and C Streets SW., and in Fort Worth, Texas, at
9000 Blue Mound Road, and to all persons entering on such property.
Unless otherwise stated, BEP buildings and grounds are referred
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to in these regulations as the ``property.''
(b) Limited access. (1) The property is a high-security facility
and shall, in general, be closed to the public. Except as specified in
this paragraph (b), access is limited to BEP employees and those
persons having official business with BEP. Failure to comply with any
regulations of this part may result in denial of access or removal from
the property.
(2) Public tours of limited areas of the property are available
during such times as the Director may prescribe.
(3) Limited areas of the property may be open to persons authorized
by the Director or the Director's designee.
(4) All persons entering and exiting the property may be required
to present suitable identification and may be required to sign entry
logs or registers.
(5) All persons entering and exiting the property may be subject to
screening devices and shall submit to screening upon request by BEP
Police or authorized officials.
(6) All persons entering and exiting the property may be subject to
search or inspection of their person, handbags, briefcases, and other
handheld articles by BEP Police or authorized officials. All persons on
the property may be subject to additional search or inspection by BEP
Police or authorized officials upon entry, exit, and request.
(7) All motor vehicles entering, exiting, or located on the
property are subject to search or inspection of the exterior and
interior compartments by BEP Police or authorized officials at any
time.
(8) All lockers, cabinets, closets, desks or similar storage areas
on the property are subject to search or inspection by BEP Police or
authorized officials.
(9) All computers, data storage devices, and data files owned or
controlled by BEP are subject to search or inspection at any time.
(10) Any entrance onto the property without official permission is
prohibited.
(c) Video monitoring. All persons entering, exiting, and on the
property will be monitored by video. Most internal areas of the
property, especially production areas, are continuously monitored by
video. Any video image may be recorded.
(d) Preservation of property. It shall be unlawful for any person,
without proper authority, to willfully destroy, damage, deface, or
remove property.
(e) Compliance with instructions and signs. All persons on the
property shall comply with the instructions of BEP Police, authorized
officials, and posted signs or notices.
(f) Nuisances. The use of loud, abusive, or profane language,
loitering, unauthorized assembly, the creation of any hazard to persons
or property, improper disposal of rubbish, spitting, prurient prying,
the commission of any obscene or indecent act, or any other disorderly
conduct on the property is prohibited. The throwing of any articles of
any kind in, upon, or from the property and climbing upon any
unauthorized portion of the property is prohibited.
(g) Gambling. (1) Participation in games for money or other
property, the operation of gambling devices, the conduct of a lottery
or pool, the selling or purchasing of numbers, tickets, or any other
gambling on the property is prohibited.
(2) Possession on the property of any numbers slip or ticket,
record, notation, receipt or other writing of a type ordinarily used in
any illegal form of gambling, unless explained to the satisfaction of
the Director or the Director's designee, shall be evidence of
participation in an illegal form of gambling on the property.
(h) Intoxicating substances, illegal narcotics, and other
controlled substances. The possession, use, consumption, or being under
the influence of intoxicating substances, illegal narcotics, and other
controlled substances (see 21 CFR part 1308) while entering and on the
property is prohibited. BEP Police may direct a person to complete a
field sobriety test or breathalyzer test upon reasonable suspicion of
intoxication or influence. The Director may authorize the possession,
use, and consumption of alcoholic beverages on BEP property for
infrequent, special occasions. Such authorization must be in writing.
(i) Soliciting, vending, debt collection, and distribution of
handbills. Fundraising for any cause other than the Combined Federal
Campaign or other cause authorized by the Office of Personnel
Management, the commercial soliciting and vending of all kinds, the
display or distribution of commercial advertising, or the collecting of
private debts other than as provided by law, in or on the property is
prohibited. This rule does not apply to BEP concessions or notices
posted by authorized employees on the bulletin boards. Distribution of
material such as pamphlets, handbills, and flyers is prohibited without
prior approval from the Director or the Director's designee.
(j) Photographs and recordings. The taking of photographs on the
property is prohibited without permission of the Director or the
Director's designee. The taking of voice or video recordings on the
property is prohibited without the permission of the Director or the
Director's designee. Note: The property includes the Tour and Visitor
Center and the limited areas accessible for public tour.
(k) Animals. Animals, except service animals, shall not be brought
on the property for other than official purposes.
(l) Vehicular and pedestrian traffic. (1) Drivers of all vehicles
on the property shall drive in a careful and safe manner at all times
and shall comply with the signals and directions of BEP Police and all
posted traffic signs. Drivers are subject to all applicable motor
vehicle laws and regulations of the surrounding jurisdiction.
(2) The blocking of entrances, driveways, walks, loading platforms,
fire hydrants, or standpipes on the property is prohibited.
(3) Parking on the property is not allowed without a permit or
authority. Parking without a permit or authority, not in accordance
with a permit or authority, or contrary to the direction of BEP Police,
authorized officials, and posted signs or notices is prohibited.
(m) Weapons and explosives. No person on the property shall carry
firearms, explosives, or other dangerous or deadly weapons as defined
by Title 18 United States Code, either openly or concealed, except for
official purposes.
(n) Smoking. Smoking on the property is not permitted except in
designated smoking areas.
(o) Penalties and other law. (1) Violations of this part shall be
punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 or the maximum extent
allowable under the United States Code, whichever is greater, or
imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both in accordance with 40
United States Code, Section 1315.
(2) Violations of 18 United States Code, Section 930 (dangerous
weapon clause) shall be punishable by a fine of $100,000 or
imprisonment for not more than a year, or both, unless there is intent
to commit a crime with the weapon, in which case the punishment shall
be a fine of $250,000 or imprisonment for not more than five years, or
both.
(3) Nothing contained in this part shall be construed to abrogate
any other Federal, District of Columbia, or Texas law or regulations,
or any Tarrant County ordinance applicable to the property.
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Dated: February 24, 2016.
Leonard R. Olijar,
Director.
[FR Doc. 2016-04817 Filed 3-3-16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4840-01-P
