Pub. L. 104-134, tit. I, sec. 151

Sec. 151. (a) Plan for Short-Term Improvements.— (1) In general.— Not later than July 1, 1996, the National Institute of Corrections (acting for and on behalf of the District of Columbia) shall enter into an agreement with a private contractor to develop a plan for short-term improvements in the administration of the District of Columbia Department of Corrections (hereafter referred to as the “Department”) and the administration and physical plant of the Lorton Correctional Complex (hereafter referred to as the “Complex”) which may be initiated during a period not to exceed 5 months. (2) Contents of plan.— The plan developed under paragraph (1) shall address the following issues: (A) The reorganization of the central office of the Department, including the consolidation of units and the redeployment of personnel. (B) The establishment of a centralized inmate classification unit. (C) The implementation of a revised classification system for sentenced inmates. (D) The development of a projection for the number of inmates under the authority of the Department over a 10-year period. (E) The improvement of Department security operations. (F) Capital improvements. (G) The preparation of a methodology for developing and assessing options for the long-term status of the Complex and the Department (consistent with the requirements for the development of plans under subsection (b)). (H) Other appropriate miscellaneous issues. (3) Submission of plan.— Upon completing the plan under paragraph (1) (but in no event later than September 30, 1996), the National Institute of Corrections shall submit the plan to the Mayor of the District of Columbia, the President, Congress, and the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority. (b) Optional Plans for Long-Term Treatment of Complex.— (1) In general.— Not later than July 1, 1996, the National Institute of Corrections (acting for and on behalf of the District of Columbia) shall enter into an agreement with a private contractor to develop a series of alternative plans regarding the long-term status of the Complex and the future operations of the Department, including the following: 110 STAT. 1321–101 (A) A separate plan under which the Complex will be closed and inmates transferred to new facilities constructed and operated by private entities. (B) A separate plan under which the Complex will remain in operation under the management of the District of Columbia subject to such modifications as the District considers appropriate. (C) A separate plan under which the Federal government will operate the Complex and inmates will be sentenced and treated in accordance with guidelines applicable to Federal prisoners. (D) A separate plan under which the Complex will be operated under private management. (E) Such other plans as the District of Columbia consider appropriate. (2) Requirements for plans.— Each of the alternative plans developed under paragraph (1) shall meet the following requirements: (A) The plan shall provide for an appropriate transition period for implementation (not to exceed 5 years) to begin January 1, 1997. (B) The plan shall specify the extent to which the Department will utilize alternative and cost-effective management methods, including the use of private management and vendors for the operation of the facilities and activities of the Department, including (where appropriate) the Complex. (C) The plan shall include an implementation schedule specifying timetables for the completion of all significant activities, including site selection for new facilities, design, financing, construction, recruitment and hiring of personnel, training, adoption of new policies and procedures, and the establishment of essential administrative organizational structures to carry out the plan. (D) In determining the bed capacity required for the Department through 2002, the plan shall use the population projections developed under the plan under subsection (a). (E) The plan shall identify any Federal or District legislation which is required to be enacted, and any District regulations, policies, or procedures which are required to be adopted, in order for the plan to take effect. (F) The plan shall take into account any court orders and consent decrees in effect with respect to the Department and shall describe how the plan will enable the District to comply with such orders and decrees. (G) The plan shall include estimates of the operating and capital expenses for the Department for each year of the plan’s transition period, together with the primary assumptions underlying such estimates. (H) The plan shall require the Mayor of the District of Columbia to submit a semi-annual report to the President, Congress, and the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority describing the actions taken by the District under the plan, and in addition shall require the Mayor to regularly report to the President, Congress, and the District of 110 STAT. 1321–102Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority on all measures taken under the plan as soon as such measures are taken. (I) For each year for which the plan is in effect, the plan shall be consistent with the financial plan and budget for the District of Columbia for the year under subtitle A of title II of the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of 1995. (3) Submission of plan.— Upon completing the development of the alternative plans under paragraph (1) (but in no event later than December 31, 1996), the National Institute of Corrections shall submit the plan to the Mayor of the District of Columbia, the President, Congress, and the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority.