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AMENDMENTS TO THE GUIDELINES MANUAL

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AMENDMENT 443

Section 2A2.4(c)(1) is amended by deleting "defendant is convicted under 18 U.S.C. § 111 and the" immediately before "conduct".

Section 2K1.5(b)(1) is amended by deleting:

"defendant is convicted under 49 U.S.C. § 1472(l)(2) (i.e., the defendant acted willfully and without regard for the safety of human life, or with reckless disregard for the safety of human life)",

and inserting in lieu thereof:

"offense was committed willfully and without regard for the safety of human life, or with reckless disregard for the safety of human life".

Reason for Amendment: This amendment deletes the requirement of a conviction under a specific statute for these specific offense characteristics to apply and, consistent with the overall structure of the guidelines, provides for their application on the basis of the underlying conduct.

Effective Date: The effective date of this amendment is November 1, 1992.