[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 238 (Monday, December 12, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 89509]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-29725]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[Docket No. ODAG 166]


Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Department of Justice.

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. Request for 
Public Comment.

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SUMMARY: The National Commission on Forensic Science will hold meeting 
twelve at the time and location listed below.

DATES: (1) Public Hearing. The meeting will be held on January 9, 2017 
from 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and January 10, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m.
    (2) Written Public Comment. Written public comment regarding 
National Commission on Forensic Science meeting materials can be 
submitted through www.regulations.gov starting on December 23, 2016. 
Any comments should be posted to www.regulations.gov no later than 
January 25, 2017.
    Location: Office of Justice Programs, 3rd Floor Main Conference 
Room, 810 7th Street NW., Washington, DC 20531.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonathan McGrath, Ph.D., Senior Policy 
Analyst at the National Institute of Justice and NCFS Designated 
Federal Officer, 810 7th Street NW., Washington, DC 20531, by email at 
[email protected] or by phone at (202) 514-6277.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Agenda: Open Meeting: The Commission will meet on January 9, 2017, 
9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and January 10, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On 
January 9, 2017, the Commission will receive Subcommittee status 
reports, an update on DOJ forensic science initiatives from the DOJ 
Office of Legal Policy, and briefings on Scientific Foundations. On 
January 10, 2017 the Commission will receive Subcommittee status 
reports, an update regarding forensic science surveys from the DOJ 
Bureau of Justice Statistics, a briefing on Jury Understanding of 
Statistics, and briefings on extramural and Federal agency forensic 
science research initiatives. Note: Agenda items, including designation 
of presentation dates are subject to change. A final agenda will be 
posted to the Commission's Web site in advance of the meeting.
    Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-
3.165 and the availability of space, the meeting scheduled for January 
9, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and January 10, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m. at the Office of Justice Programs is open to the public and 
webcast. Seating is limited and pre-registration is strongly 
encouraged. Media representatives are also encouraged to register in 
advance.
    Written Comments: Pursuant to section 10(a)(3) of the FACA and 41 
CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140, the public or interested organizations 
may submit written comments to the Commission in response to the stated 
agenda and meeting material. Meeting material, including work products, 
will be made available on the Commission's Web site: http://www.justice.gov/ncfs.
    Oral Comments: In addition to written statements, members of the 
public may present oral comments at 5:00 p.m. on January 9, 2017 and at 
4:15 p.m. on January 10, 2017. Those individuals interested in making 
oral comments should indicate their intent through the on-line 
registration form and time will be allocated on a first-come, first-
served basis. Time allotted for an individual's comment period will be 
limited to no more than 3 minutes. If the number of registrants 
requesting to speak is greater than can be reasonably accommodated 
during the scheduled public comment periods, written comments can be 
submitted through www.regulations.gov in lieu of oral comments.
    Registration: Individuals and entities who wish to attend the 
public meeting are strongly encouraged to pre-register for the meeting 
on-line by clicking the registration link found at: https://www.justice.gov/ncfs/term-2-meetings-8-15#s12. Online registration for 
the meeting must be completed on or before 5:00 p.m. (EST), Friday, 
December 30, 2016.
    Additional Information: The Department of Justice welcomes the 
attendance of the public at its advisory committee meetings and will 
make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or 
special needs. If you require special accommodations, please indicate 
your requirements on the online registration form.

    Dated: December 1, 2016.
Victor W. Weedn,
Senior Forensic Advisor to the Deputy Attorney General, National 
Commission on Forensic Science.
[FR Doc. 2016-29725 Filed 12-9-16; 8:45 am]
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