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DOJ/BOP RIN: 1120-AB10 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Reduction in Sentence for Medical Reasons 
Abstract: The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) is revising its rules on procedures for reductions in sentence (RIS) for medical reasons. 28 CFR part 571, subpart G, is currently entitled "Compassionate Release (Procedures for the Implementation of 18 U.S.C. sections 3582(c)(1)(A) and 4205(g))." We are revising these rules to (1) more accurately reflect our authority under these statutes and our current policy, (2) to clarify inmate and public confusion regarding the procedures for RIS consideration, and (3) to describe procedures for RIS consideration of D.C. code offenders, for whom the Bureau has responsibility under the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 (D.C. Revitalization Act), D.C. Code section 24-101(b). The new subpart G will be entitled "Reduction in Sentence for Medical Reasons." 
Agency: Department of Justice(DOJ)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 28 CFR 571   
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301    18 USC 3621 to 3622, 3565, 3568 to 3569, 3582, 4001, 4042, 4081 to 4082    18 USC 4161 to 4166, 4201 to 4218, 5006 to 5024, 5039    28 USC 509 and 510    28 CFR 1.1-1.10   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/21/2006  71 FR 76619   
NPRM Comment Period End  02/20/2007    
Final Action  06/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Sarah N. Qureshi
Rules Administrator
Department of Justice
Bureau of Prisons
HOLC Building, 320 First Street NW,
Washington, DC 20534
Phone:202 353-8248
Fax:202 305-4577
Email: squreshi@bop.gov