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The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) proposes changes to its regulations on compassionate release, including: (1) changing the title to "Reduction in Sentence in Extraordinary and Compelling Circumstances"; (2) deleting language which indicates that the Bureau will only allow reductions in sentence for circumstances "which could not reasonably have been foreseen by the court at the time of sentencing"; (3) indicating that, when considering an inmate for reduction in sentence, the General Counsel will solicit the opinion of the United States Attorney's Office that prosecuted the inmate; and (4) making an alteration that allows eligibility of District of Columbia Code felony offenders (D.C. Code felony offenders) for reduction in sentence under Bureau regulations.