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Awaiting Action in Restrictive Confinement - A restricted area or areasdesignated by a superintendent or by the Commissioner in which an inmate who has been referred to the DSU Board or is awaiting a final transfer decision by theCommissioner regarding placement in DSU may be confined. An inmate who has been classified to a DSU but is awaiting placement in a DSU may also be temporarily housed in this area. An awaiting action area shall not be used as a substitute for a DSU. Correction Counselor - A non-clinical case manager assigned to a unit or otherwise distinct population of the Department of Correction. Commissioner - The Commissioner of Correction. Departmental Segregation Unit [DSU] - An area or areas ina state correctionalfacility designated by the Commissioner for any inmate segregated pursuant to 103 CMR 421.09 through 421.17. DSU Board - A board appointed by the Commissioner for a definite or indefinite term and consisting of three members, one of whom he shall designate as chairperson. Once appointed, the board is empoweredtorecommend an inmate for placement in a DSU or another Massachusetts or out-of-state institution regardless of his location. Substantial Evidence - Evidence on which reasonable persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs. Superintendent - The chief administrative officer of a state correctional institution. Weekday - Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.