[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 177 (Wednesday, September 13, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-22630]
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Part II
Department of Justice
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Bureau of Prisons
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28 CFR Part 547
Special Food; Proposed Rule
Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 13, 1995 /
Proposed Rules
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Bureau of Prisons
28 CFR Part 547
[BOP-1044-P]
RIN 1120-AA37
Special Food
AGENCY: Bureau of Prisons, Justice.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons is proposing to revise
its regulations on the introduction into institutions of special food
or meals from outside sources. The revised provisions state more
clearly that the Bureau is responsible for procuring and preparing any
food or food ingredients served to the institution's inmate population.
Special food or meals which may be served to specific groups of inmates
rather than to the entire inmate population are identified as
commissary food items, religious diet or ceremonial meals, and medical
diet foods. This amendment is intended to provide for the secure and
orderly operation of the institution.
DATES: Comments due by November 13, 1995.
ADDRESSES: Office of General Counsel, Bureau of Prisons, HOLC Room 754,
320 First Street, NW., Washington, DC 20534.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roy Nanovic, Office of General
Counsel, Bureau of Prisons, phone (202) 514-6655.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Bureau of Prisons is proposing to amend
its regulations on special foods (28 CFR 547.20). A final rule on this
subject was published in the Federal Register May 1, 1981 (46 FR
24901).
Current provisions in 28 CFR 547.20 specify that, with stated
exceptions, the Bureau requires special food or meals prepared for and/
or served to any group(s) of inmates also to be served to the
institution's entire inmate population. In revising this section, the
Bureau is emphasizing that it is responsible for procuring and
preparing food or food ingredients to be served to the institution's
inmate population. Any special food or meals to be distributed are
therefore to be supplied by the Bureau. Food brought into the
institution under an approved visiting program has consequently been
removed from the list of exceptions, and the remainder of the stated
exceptions have been revised for reasons of organization and clarity.
The Bureau of Prisons has determined that this rule is not a
significant regulatory action for the purpose of E.O. 12866, and
accordingly was not reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget.
After review of the law and regulations, the Director, Bureau of
Prisons has certified that this rule, for the purpose of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 96-354), does not have a significant impact on
a substantial number of small entities.
Interested persons may participate in this proposed rulemaking by
submitting data, views, or arguments in writing to the Bureau of
Prisons, 320 First Street, NW., HOLC Room 754, Washington, DC 20534.
Comments received during the comment period will be considered before
final action is taken. All comments received remain on file for public
inspection at the above address. The proposed rule may be changed in
light of the comments received. No oral hearings are contemplated.
List of Subjects in 28 CFR Part 547
Prisoners.
Kathleen M. Hawk,
Director, Bureau of Prisons.
Accordingly, pursuant to the rulemaking authority vested in the
Attorney General in 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and delegated to the Director,
Bureau of Prisons in 28 CFR 0.96(p), it is proposed to amend part 547
in subchapter C of 28 CFR, chapter V as set forth below.
SUBCHAPTER C--INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT
PART 547--FOOD SERVICE
1. The authority citation for 28 CFR part 547 is revised 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; 28
CFR 0.95-0.99.
2. Section 547.20 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 547.20 Policy.
The Bureau of Prisons is responsible for procuring and preparing
any food or food ingredients to be served to the institution's inmate
population. Except as allowed for in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this
section, the Bureau requires that special food or meals prepared for
and/or served to any group(s) of inmates also be served to the
institution's entire inmate population. Special food or meals, as
identified in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this section, may be
prepared and/or served to a specific group of inmates rather than to
the entire inmate population of the institution.
(a) Food items sold in the institution's commissary.
(b) Religious diet or ceremonial meals (see 28 CFR 548.13).
(c) Medical diet foods.
[FR Doc. 95-22630 Filed 9-12-95; 8:45 am]
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