AMENDMENT 52

Amendment: Section 5D3.2(b) is amended by deleting:

"(1) three years for a defendant convicted of a Class A or B felony;

(2) two years for a defendant convicted of a Class C or D felony;

(3) one year for a defendant convicted of a Class E felony or a misdemeanor.",

and inserting in lieu thereof:

"(1) at least three years but not more than five years for a defendant convicted of a Class A or B felony;

(2) at least two years but not more than three years for a defendant convicted of a Class C or D felony;

(3) one year for a defendant convicted of a Class E felony or a Class A misdemeanor.".

Reason for Amendment: The purpose of this amendment is to permit implementation of the longer terms of supervised release authorized by the Sentencing Act of 1987.

Effective Date: The effective date of this amendment is January 15, 1988.