[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 101 (Thursday, May 24, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 31071]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-12688]


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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 voting memberships of the Victims Advisory Group; request 
for applications.

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SUMMARY: In view of existing vacancies in the membership of the Victims 
Advisory Group, as well as anticipated vacancies in the membership of 
the advisory group because the terms of certain members are expiring as 
of December 2012, 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 
advisory group. Applications should be received by the Commission not 
later than July 23, 2012. Applications may be sent to the address 
listed below.

DATES: Applications for membership of the Victims Advisory Group should 
be received not later than July 23, 2012.

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: Jeanne Doherty, Office of Legislative 
and Public Affairs, 202-502-4502.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 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.
    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), Sec.  995; USSC Rules of 
Practice and Procedure 5.2, 5.4.

Patti B. Saris,
Chair.
[FR Doc. 2012-12688 Filed 5-23-12; 8:45 am]
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