[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 157 (Wednesday, August 14, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 66178]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-18092]



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UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION


Request for Applications; Victims Advisory Group

AGENCY: United States Sentencing Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In view of five upcoming vacancies in the membership of the 
Victims Advisory Group, the United States Sentencing Commission hereby 
invites any individual who has knowledge, expertise, or experience in 
federal crime victimization to apply to be appointed to the advisory 
group. An applicant for membership in the Victims Advisory Group should 
apply by sending a letter of interest and resume to the Commission as 
indicated in the ADDRESSES section below.

DATES: Application materials for membership in the Victims Advisory 
Group should be received not later than October 14, 2024.

ADDRESSES: An applicant for membership in the Victims Advisory Group 
should apply by sending a letter of interest and resume to the 
Commission by electronic mail or regular mail. The email address is 
[email protected]. The regular mail address is United States 
Sentencing Commission, One Columbus Circle, NE, Suite 2-500, South 
Lobby, Washington, DC 20002-8002, Attention: Public Affairs--VAG 
Membership.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Dukes, Senior Public Affairs 
Specialist, (202) 502-4597. More information about the Victims Advisory 
Group is available on the Commission's website at www.ussc.gov/advisory-groups.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Sentencing Commission is 
an independent agency in the judicial branch of the United States 
Government. The Commission promulgates sentencing guidelines and policy 
statements for federal courts pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 994(a). The 
Commission also periodically reviews and revises previously promulgated 
guidelines pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 994(o) and submits guideline 
amendments to the Congress not later than the first day of May each 
year pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 994(p).
    The Victims Advisory Group is a standing advisory group of the 
United States Sentencing Commission established 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. 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 five upcoming vacancies in the membership of the Victims 
Advisory Group, the Commission invites any individual who has 
knowledge, expertise, or experience in federal crime victimization to 
apply to be appointed to the Victims Advisory Group by sending a letter 
of interest and a resume to the Commission as indicated in the 
ADDRESSES section above.
    Authority: 28 U.S.C. 994(a), (o), (p), 995; USSC Rules of Practice 
and Procedure 2.2(c), 5.4.

Carlton W. Reeves,
Chair.
[FR Doc. 2024-18092 Filed 8-13-24; 8:45 am]
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