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CHAPTER V-BUREAU OF PRISONS,

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

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SUBCHAPTER B-INMATE ADMISSION, CLASSIFICATION, AND TRANSFER

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SUBCHAPTER A-GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

PART 500-GENERAL DEFINITIONS

AUTHORITY: 5 U.S.C. 301; 18 U.S.C. 3621, 3622, 3624, 4001, 4042, 4081, 4082 (Repealed in part as to offenses committed on or after November 1, 1987), 5006-5024 (Repealed October 12, 1984 as to offenses committed after that date), 5039; 28 U.S.C. 509, 510; 28 CFR 0.95–0.99.

$500.1 Definitions.

As used in this chapter,

(a) The Warden means the chief executive officer of a U.S. Penitentiary, Federal Correctional Institution, Medical Center for Federal Prisoners, Federal Prison Camp, Federal Detention Center, Metropolitan Correctional Center, or any federal penal or correctional institution or facility. Warden also includes any staff member with authority explicitly delegated by any chief executive officer.

(b) Staff means any employee of the Bureau of Prisons or Federal Prison Industries, Inc.

(c) Inmate means any person who is committed to the custody of the Bureau of Prisons (18 U.S.C. 3621, for offenses committed on or after November 1, 1987) or who is committed to, or in the custody of, the U.S. Attorney General (18 U.S.C. 4082, for offenses committed before November 1, 1987) and who is placed in, or designated to be placed in, a Bureau of Prisons institution. "Inmate" also includes any person who is committed for civil contempt to an institution of the Bureau of Prisons.

(d) Institution means a U.S. Penitentiary, Federal Correctional Institution, Medical Center for Federal Prisoners, Federal Prison Camp, Federal Community Treatment Center, Federal Detention Center, or Metropolitan Correctional Center.

(e) Shall means an obligation is imposed.

(f) May means a discretionary right, privilege, or power is conferred.

(g) May not means a prohibition is imposed.

(h) Contraband is material prohibited by law, or by regulation, or material

which can reasonably be expected to cause physical injury or adversely affect the security, safety, or good order of the institution.

(1) Qualified health personnel includes physicians, dentists, and other professional and technical workers who engage in activities within their respective levels of health care training or experience which support, complement, or supplement the administration of health care.

[44 FR 38244, June 29, 1979, as amended at 48 FR 48969, Oct. 21, 1983; 56 FR 31530, July 10, 1991]

PART 501-SCOPE OF RULES

501.1 Institutional emergencies. 501.2 National security cases.

501.3 Prevention of acts of violence and ter

rorism.

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), 4161-4166 (Repealed 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.

§ 501.1 Institutional emergencies.

When there is an institutional emergency which the Warden considers a threat to human life or safety, the Warden may suspend the operation of the rules contained in this chapter to the extent he deems necessary to handle the emergency. The Warden shall notify the Director of the Bureau of Prisons within eight hours of any suspension of rules under this section.

[44 FR 38244, June 29, 1979]

§ 501.2 National security cases.

(a) Upon direction of the Attorney General, the Director, Bureau of Prisons, may authorize the Warden to implement special administrative measures that are reasonably necessary to prevent disclosure of classified information upon written certification to the Attorney General by the head of a member agency of the United States

intelligence community that the unauthorized disclosure of such information would pose a threat to the national security and that there is a danger that the inmate will disclose such information. These special administrative measures ordinarily may include housing the inmate in administrative detention and/or limiting certain privileges, including, but not limited to, correspondence, visiting, interviews with representatives of the news media, and use of the telephone, as is reasonably necessary to prevent the disclosure of classified information. The authority of the Director under this paragraph may not be delegated below the level of Acting Director.

(b) Designated staff shall provide to the affected inmate, as soon as practicable, written notification of the restrictions imposed and the basis for these restrictions. The notice's statement as to the basis may be limited in the interest of prison security or safety or national security. The inmate shall sign for and receive a copy of the notification.

(c) Initial placement of an inmate in administrative detention and/or any limitation of the inmate's privileges in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section may be imposed for up to 120 days. Special restrictions imposed in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section may be extended thereafter by the Director, Bureau of Prisons, in 120day increments only upon receipt by the Attorney General of additional written certification from the head of a member agency of the United States intelligence community, that the circumstances identified in the original certification continue to exist. The authority of the Director under this paragraph may not be delegated below the level of Acting Director.

(d) The affected inmate may seek review of any special restrictions imposed in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section through the Administrative Remedy Program, 28 CFR part 542. [62 FR 33732, June 20, 1997]

§ 501.3 Prevention of acts of violence and terrorism.

(a) Upon direction of the Attorney General, the Director, Bureau of Prisons, may authorize the Warden to im

plement special administrative measures that are reasonably necessary to protect persons against the risk of death or serious bodily injury. These procedures may be implemented upon written notification to the Director, Bureau of Prisons, by the Attorney General or, at the Attorney General's direction, by the head of a federal law enforcement agency, or the head of a member agency of the United States intelligence community, that there is a substantial risk that a prisoner's communications or contacts with persons could result in death or serious bodily injury to persons, or substantial damage to property that would entail the risk of death or serious bodily injury to persons. These special administrative measures ordinarily may include housing the inmate in administrative detention and/or limiting certain privileges, including, but not limited to, correspondence, visiting, interviews with representatives of the news media, and use of the telephone, as is reasonably necessary to protect persons against the risk of acts of violence or terrorism. The authority of the Director under this paragraph may not be delegated below the level of Acting Director.

(b) Designated staff shall provide to the affected inmate, as soon as practicable, written notification of the restrictions imposed and the basis for these restrictions. The notice's statement as to the basis may be limited in the interest of prison security or safety or to protect against acts of violence or terrorism. The inmate shall sign for and receive a copy of the notification.

(c) Initial placement of an inmate in administrative detention and/or any limitation of the inmate's privileges in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section may be imposed for up to 120 days. Special restrictions imposed in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section may be extended thereafter by the Director, Bureau of Prisons, in 120day increments upon receipt by the Director of additional written notification from the Attorney General, or, at the Attorney General's direction, from the head of a federal law enforcement agency, or the head of a member agency of the United States intelligence community, that the circumstances

identified in the original notification continue to exist. The authority of the Director under this paragraph may not be delegated below the level of Acting Director.

(d) The affected inmate may seek review of any special restrictions imposed in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section through the Administrative Remedy Program, 28 CFR part 542. [62 FR 33732, June 20, 1997]

PART 503-BUREAU OF PRISONS CENTRAL OFFICE, REGIONAL OFFICES, INSTITUTIONS, AND STAFF TRAINING CENTERS

Sec.

503.1 Bureau of Prisons Central Office. 503.2 Bureau of Prisons Northeast Regional Office.

503.3 Bureau of Prisons Mid-Atlantic Regional Office.

503.4 Bureau of Prisons Southeast Regional Office.

503.5 Bureau of Prisons North Central Regional Office.

503.6 Bureau of Prisons South Central Regional Office.

503.7 Bureau of Prisons Western Regional Office.

503.8 Bureau of Prisons Staff Training Centers.

AUTHORITY: 5 U.S.C. 301; 18 U.S.C. 3621, 3622, 3624, 4001, 4003, 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.

SOURCE: 55 FR 29990, July 23, 1990, unless otherwise noted.

8503.1 Bureau of Prisons Central Office.

The Bureau of Prisons Central Office is located at 320 First Street NW., Washington, DC 20534.

$503.2 Bureau of Prisons Northeast Regional Office.

The Bureau of Prisons Northeast Regional Office is located at U.S. Customs House, 7th Floor, 2nd and Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106. The following institutions are located within this region.

(a) United States Penitentiaries (USP):

Allenwood, White Deer,

(1) USP Pennsylvania 17887;

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(b) Federal Correctional Institutions (FCI):

(1) FCI Allenwood (Low Security), P.O. Box 1500, White Deer, Pennsylvania 17887;

(2) FCI Allenwood (Medium Security), P.O. Box 2500, White Deer, Pennsylvania 17887;

(3) FCI Danbury, Connecticut 068113099;

(4) FCI Fairton, New Jersey 08320; (5) FCI Fort Dix, NJ 08640;

(6) FCI Loretto, Pennsylvania 15940; (7) FCI McKean, Bradford, Pennsylvania 16701;

(8) FCI Otisville, New York 10963; (9) FCI Ray Brook, New York 12977; (10) FCI Schuylkill, Pennsylvania 17954.

(c) Federal Prison Camp (FPC), Allenwood, Montgomery, Pennsylvania 17752.

(d) Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), Brooklyn, New York 11232.

(e) Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) 150 Park Row, New York, New York 10007.

[55 FR 29990, July 23, 1990, as amended at 56 FR 31531, July 10, 1991; 57 FR 53822, Nov. 12, 1992; 58 FR 44428, Aug. 20, 1993]

§ 503.3 Bureau of Prisons Mid-Atlantic Regional Office.

The Bureau of Prisons Mid-Atlantic Regional Office is located at Junction Business Park, 10010 Junction Drive, Suite 100N, Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701. The following institutions are located within this region.

(a) United States Penitentiary (USP) Terre Haute, Indiana 47808.

(b) Federal Correctional Institutions (FCI):

(1) FCI Ashland, Kentucky 41101; (2) FCI Butner, North Carolina 27509; (3) FCI Estill, South Carolina 29918; (4) FCI Manchester, KY 40962; (5) FCI Milan, Michigan 48160; (6) FCI Morgantown, West Virginia 26505;

(7) FCI Petersburg, Virginia 238041000.

(c) Federal Prison Camps (FPC):

(1) FPC Alderson, West Virginia 24910;

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