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DOJ/BOP RIN: 1120-AB35 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Limited Communication for Terrorist Inmates 
Abstract: In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes a new rule that allows for limiting the communication opportunities of inmates charged with, convicted of, or detained in relation to an offense under title 18 U.S.C. chapters 113B or 115; or are charged with having engaged in, have engaged in, are detained in relation to, or are linked in any way to terrorist-related activity as part of their current or previous offense conduct or conduct while incarcerated. The rule allows for limiting individual inmate’s communications when the Warden of the facility, in consultation with the Regional Director and approved by the Assistant Director, Correctional Programs Division, deems it necessary to ensure the safety, security, and good order of the institution; protection of the public; or national security. 
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 540   
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301, 551, 552a    18 USC chs 113b and 115, 1791, 3621, 3622, 3624, 4001, 4042, 4081    18 USC 4082 (Repealed in part as to offenses committed on or after November 1, 1987)    18 USC 5006 to 5024 (Repealed October 12, 1984, as to offenses committed after that date)    18 USC 5039    28 USC 509, 510, 530C(b)(6)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/03/2006  71 FR 16520   
NPRM Comment Period End  06/02/2006    
Final Action  07/00/2009    
Additional Information: See also RIN 1120-AB08, National Security: Prevention of Acts of Violence and Terrorism.
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