Notice of Public Comment Period on the Presentation of the Forensic Science Discipline Review Framework, 41351-41352 [2016-14975]

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[FR Doc. 2016–15013 Filed 6–23–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–CW–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [Docket No. OLP 158] Notice of Public Comment Period on the Presentation of the Forensic Science Discipline Review Framework Department of Justice. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice announces the opening of the public comment period on the Forensic Science Discipline Review (FSDR) of testimony draft methodology. SUMMARY: Written public comment regarding the draft methodology should be submitted through www.regulations.gov before August 1, 2016. DATES: The Office of Legal Policy, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530, by phone at 202–514–4601 or via email at FSDR.OLP@usdoj.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The goal of the Forensic Science Discipline Review (FSDR) of testimony is to advance the use of forensic science in the courtroom by understanding its use in recent cases and to facilitate any necessary steps to ensure that expert forensic testimony is consistent with scientific principles and just outcomes. In order to accomplish this goal, the Department is planning a Departmentlevel review of forensic testimony by Department personnel beginning with an examination of FBI testimony. The Department proposes to review and evaluate trial testimony provided by FBI forensic examiners in several forensic disciplines in state and federal cases for a five-year period (2008–2012). All cases in which an FBI examiner testified in these disciplines—and for which a transcript can be obtained—are proposed to be reviewed. Which disciplines will be reviewed and the order in which disciplines will be FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41351 reviewed has not been determined, in part because the development of the FSDR testimonial standards, against which the testimony of Department personnel will be compared, is ongoing. The Department is undertaking this review because it is good management to conduct macro-level program reviews and not because of known or suspected problems with particular forensic science disciplines. The draft methodology proposes specific methodological decisions to evaluate testimony and seeks comment on additional issues. All elements in the draft methodology are subject to revision and comment is invited. Posting of Public Comments: To ensure proper handling of comments, please reference ‘‘Docket No. OLP 158’’ on all electronic and written correspondence. The Department encourages all comments on this draft methodology be submitted electronically through www.regulations.gov using the electronic comment form provided on that site. Paper comments that duplicate the electronic submission are not necessary as all comments submitted to www.regulations.gov will be posted for public review and are part of the official docket record. In accordance with the Federal Records Act, please note that all comments received are considered part of the public record, and shall be made available for public inspection online at www.regulations.gov. The comments to be posted may include personally identifiable information (such as your name, address, etc.) and confidential business information voluntarily submitted by the commenter. DOJ will post all comments received on www.regulations.gov without making any changes to the comments or redacting any information, including any personally identifiable information provided. It is the responsibility of the commenter to safeguard personally identifiable information. You are not required to submit personally identifying information in order to comment on this presentation DOJ recommends that commenters not include personally identifiable information such as Social Security Numbers, personal addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses that they do not want made public in their comments as such submitted information will be available to the public via www.regulations.gov. Comments submitted through www.regulations.gov will not include the email address of the commenter unless the commenter chooses to E:\FR\FM\24JNN1.SGM 24JNN1 41352 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 122 / Friday, June 24, 2016 / Notices include that information as part of his or her comment. To submit comments: By mail ...................... Dated: June 21, 2016. Kira Antell, Senior Counsel, Office of Legal Policy. Send them to: Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ—ENRD, P.O. 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After entry of the Consent Decree, Wyandotte violated several provisions of the original Consent Decree, including failing to submit required reports. Additionally, Wyandotte made some operational changes. Under the proposed Amended Consent Decree, Wyandotte will pay $425,000 in stipulated penalties, restrict Unit 7 to burning only natural gas, and retire Unit 8. The publication of this notice opens a period for public comment on the Amended Consent Decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and should refer to United States v. City of Wyandotte, D.J. Ref. No. 90–5–2–1– 09346. All comments must be submitted no later than thirty (30) days after the publication date of this notice. Comments may be submitted either by email or by mail: To submit comments: Send them to: By email .................... pubcommentees.enrd@ usdoj.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 122 (Friday, June 24, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41351-41352]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-14975]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[Docket No. OLP 158]


Notice of Public Comment Period on the Presentation of the 
Forensic Science Discipline Review Framework

AGENCY: Department of Justice.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the opening of the public comment period 
on the Forensic Science Discipline Review (FSDR) of testimony draft 
methodology.

DATES: Written public comment regarding the draft methodology should be 
submitted through www.regulations.gov before August 1, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Office of Legal Policy, 950 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530, by phone at 202-514-4601 
or via email at FSDR.OLP@usdoj.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    The goal of the Forensic Science Discipline Review (FSDR) of 
testimony is to advance the use of forensic science in the courtroom by 
understanding its use in recent cases and to facilitate any necessary 
steps to ensure that expert forensic testimony is consistent with 
scientific principles and just outcomes. In order to accomplish this 
goal, the Department is planning a Department-level review of forensic 
testimony by Department personnel beginning with an examination of FBI 
testimony. The Department proposes to review and evaluate trial 
testimony provided by FBI forensic examiners in several forensic 
disciplines in state and federal cases for a five-year period (2008-
2012). All cases in which an FBI examiner testified in these 
disciplines--and for which a transcript can be obtained--are proposed 
to be reviewed. Which disciplines will be reviewed and the order in 
which disciplines will be reviewed has not been determined, in part 
because the development of the FSDR testimonial standards, against 
which the testimony of Department personnel will be compared, is 
ongoing.
    The Department is undertaking this review because it is good 
management to conduct macro-level program reviews and not because of 
known or suspected problems with particular forensic science 
disciplines. The draft methodology proposes specific methodological 
decisions to evaluate testimony and seeks comment on additional issues. 
All elements in the draft methodology are subject to revision and 
comment is invited.
    Posting of Public Comments: To ensure proper handling of comments, 
please reference ``Docket No. OLP 158'' on all electronic and written 
correspondence. The Department encourages all comments on this draft 
methodology be submitted electronically through www.regulations.gov 
using the electronic comment form provided on that site. Paper comments 
that duplicate the electronic submission are not necessary as all 
comments submitted to www.regulations.gov will be posted for public 
review and are part of the official docket record.
    In accordance with the Federal Records Act, please note that all 
comments received are considered part of the public record, and shall 
be made available for public inspection online at www.regulations.gov. 
The comments to be posted may include personally identifiable 
information (such as your name, address, etc.) and confidential 
business information voluntarily submitted by the commenter.
    DOJ will post all comments received on www.regulations.gov without 
making any changes to the comments or redacting any information, 
including any personally identifiable information provided. It is the 
responsibility of the commenter to safeguard personally identifiable 
information. You are not required to submit personally identifying 
information in order to comment on this presentation DOJ recommends 
that commenters not include personally identifiable information such as 
Social Security Numbers, personal addresses, telephone numbers, and 
email addresses that they do not want made public in their comments as 
such submitted information will be available to the public via 
www.regulations.gov. Comments submitted through www.regulations.gov 
will not include the email address of the commenter unless the 
commenter chooses to

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include that information as part of his or her comment.

    Dated: June 21, 2016.
Kira Antell,
Senior Counsel, Office of Legal Policy.
[FR Doc. 2016-14975 Filed 6-23-16; 8:45 am]
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