Preliminary Plan for Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13579

The U.S. Parole Commission is asking for comments on its preliminary plan for the retrospective review of its regulations to determine whether any of the regulations should be repealed, modified or expanded. The Commission is undertaking the review to comply with Executive Order 13579, "Regulation and Independent Regulatory Agencies," issued by the President on July 11, 2011. The purpose of the review is to ensure that the Commission's regulations fulfill the Commission's mission and are effective, cost-efficient and understandable. Comment Date: Written comments must be postmarked and electronic comments must be submitted by February 17, 2012. Please note that the electronic Federal Docket Management System will not accept comments after 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the last day of the comment period.