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DHS/USCIS RIN: 1615-AA19 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Regulations Concerning the Convention Against Torture 
Abstract: This rule implements Article 3 of the United Nations Convention Against Torture or Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment for persons who may be subject to removal from the United States under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 3    8 CFR 208    8 CFR 235    8 CFR 238    8 CFR 240 to 8 CFR 241   
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103    8 USC 1158    8 USC 1226    8 USC 1252    8 USC 1282   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Other  Statutory  Requirements promulgated under the Immigration and Nationality Act.  02/18/1999 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  02/19/1999  64 FR 8478   
Interim Final Rule Corrections  03/22/1999  64 FR 13881   
Interim Final Rule Effective  03/22/1999    
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  04/20/1999    
Final Action  To Be Determined    
Additional Information: CIS No. 1976-99 Transferred from RIN 1115-AF39
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:
Ronald W. Whitney
Deputy Chief, Refugee and Asylum Law Division
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
5900 Capital Gateway Drive,
Camp Springs, MD 20746
Phone:240 721-3000