Guidance Documents

The expected results of this program are: A safe and orderly institutional environment will be enhanced by placing predatory and assaultive inmates in a control unit setting. Appropriate referral information will be prepared and forwarded to the Regional Director and Hearing Administrator for each inmate referred for control unit placement. Services will be available to control unit inmates. Each inmate in a control unit will have a periodic status review and be advised of the projected duration of control unit confinement. Each inmate who returns to a control unit after coming into contact with the public will be searched.

This Program Statement establishes the basic procedures concerning the establishment, regulation, and operation of inmate organizations and provides a uniform system whereby all organizations of this type will operate within a similar framework of administrative and financial management. These instructions apply to all inmate organizations (e.g., social, civic, etc.).

The purpose of this letter is to apprise Federally licensed collectors of pertinent regulations of the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA).  In this letter are some major “Do’s” and “Don’ts” for collectors that are based on these provisions.

A 12-page publication providing information for law enforcement agencies in a simple question and answer format. 

What’s In This Issue: A Message from the Chief, Arson & Explosives Programs Division; The New Orange Book; Variances; User Permits and User-Limited Permits; Verbal Opinions vs. “Have-it-in-Writing”; Fireworks Table of Distance Issues; Plastic Explosives; Thefts or Losses of Explosives; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Markings on Imported Explosives; Personnel Changes Within the Arson and Explosives Programs Division; International Explosives Assistance

This industry circular warns businesses about selling or holding for sale tobacco products and cigarette papers or tubes manufactured in the United States and labeled for exportation. On or after February 7, 2001, if you sell or hold for sale such products for domestic consumption, you may incur civil and criminal penalties.

The provision of Oregon State law regarding all firearms background checks was recently amended. Effective December 8, 2000, the Oregon State Police will act as the point of contact for all firearms background checks (handguns and long guns).

The open letter is to inform you that the State of Vermont has advised ATF that effective February 1, 2002, it will no longer act as a point of contact for NICS checks.  In the absence of any further Vermont legislation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will assume responsibility for conducting NICS checks for firearms transactions in Vermont on February 1, 2002.

To provide guidance and direction in the development and administration of public works and community service projects. The expected results of this program are: Qualified inmates will be considered for participation in public works and community service projects. Inmates approved for participation in public works and community service projects must meet established eligibility criteria.

A pamphlet for people with disabilities providing a general explanation of the employment provisions of the ADA and how to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.