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(c)
(1)The United States Marshals Service may designate districts that need additional support from private detention entities under subsection (a)(3) based on—
(A)the number of Federal detainees in the district; and
(B)the availability of appropriate Federal, State, and local government detention facilities.
(2)In order to be eligible for a contract for the housing, care, and security of persons held in custody of the United States Marshals pursuant to Federal law and funding under subsection (a)(3), a private entity shall—
(A)be located in a district that has been designated as needing additional Federal detention facilities pursuant to paragraph (1);
(B)meet the standards of the American Correctional Association;
(C)comply with all applicable State and local laws and regulations;
(D)have approved fire, security, escape, and riot plans; and
(E)comply with any other regulations that the Marshals Service deems appropriate.
(3)The United States Marshals Service shall provide an opportunity for public comment on a contract under subsection (a)(3).
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