[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 110 (Wednesday, June 10, 2009)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-13622]



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UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION


Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts

AGENCY: United States Sentencing Commission.

ACTION: Notice of period during which individuals may apply to be 
appointed to the membership of the Victims Advisory Group; request for 
applications.

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SUMMARY: The Victims Advisory Group of the United States Sentencing 
Commission is a standing advisory group of the United States Sentencing 
Commission pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 995 and Rule 5.4 of the Commission's 
Rules of Practice and Procedure. Under the charter for the Victims 
Advisory Group, the purpose of the advisory group is (1) to assist the 
Commission in carrying out its statutory responsibilities under 28 
U.S.C. 994(o); (2) to provide to the Commission its views on the 
Commission's activities and work, including proposed priorities and 
amendments, as they relate to victims of crime; (3) to disseminate 
information regarding sentencing issues to organizations represented by 
the Victims Advisory Group and to other victims of crime and victims 
advocacy groups, as appropriate; and (4) to perform any other functions 
related to victims of crime as the Commission requests. Under the 
charter, the advisory group consists of not more than nine members, 
each of whom may serve not more than two consecutive three-year terms. 
Each member is appointed by the Commission. In view of vacancies in the 
membership of the advisory group, the Commission hereby invites any 
individual who has knowledge, expertise, and/or experience in the area 
of federal crime victimization to apply to be appointed to the 
membership of the Victims Advisory Group. Applications should be 
received by the Commission not later than August 10, 2009. Applications 
may be sent to Michael Courlander at the address listed below.

DATES: Applications for membership of the Victims Advisory Group should 
be received not later than August 10, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Send applications to: United States Sentencing Commission, 
One Columbus Circle, NE., Suite 2-500, South Lobby, Washington, DC 
20002-8002, Attention: Public Affairs.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Courlander, Public Affairs 
Officer, Telephone: (202) 502-4597.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 995(a)(1) of title 28, United States 
Code, authorizes the United States Sentencing Commission to establish 
general policies and promulgate rules and regulations as necessary for 
the Commission to carry out the purposes of the Sentencing Reform Act 
of 1984. The Victims Advisory Group is a standing advisory group of the 
Commission. The Commission invites any individual who has knowledge, 
expertise, and/or experience in the area of federal crime victimization 
to apply to be appointed to the membership of the Victims Advisory 
Group.

    Authority:  28 U.S.C. 994(a), (o), (p), 995; USSC Rules of 
Practice and Procedure 5.2, 5.4.

Ricardo H. Hinojosa,
Acting Chair.
[FR Doc. E9-13622 Filed 6-9-09; 8:45 am]
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