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COMMISSION
Sentencing Guidelines for United
States Courts
AGENCY: United States Sentencing
Commission.
ACTION: Notice of proposed priorities.
Request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: As part of its statutory
authority and responsibility to analyze
sentencing issues, including operation
of the Federal sentencing guidelines,
and in accordance with Rule 5.2 of its
Rules of Practice and Procedure, the
United States Sentencing Commission is
seeking comment on possible priority
policy issues for the amendment cycle
ending May 1, 2010.
DATES: Public comment should be
received on or before August 24, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to: United
States Sentencing Commission, One
Columbus Circle, NE., Suite 2–500,
South Lobby, Washington, DC 20002–
8002, Attention: Public Affairs—
Priorities Comment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Courlander, Public Affairs
Officer, Telephone: (202) 502–4590.
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 sentencing
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 Commission provides this notice
to identify tentative priorities for the
amendment cycle ending May 1, 2010.
The Commission recognizes, however,
that other factors, such as the enactment
of any legislation requiring Commission
action, may affect the Commission’s
ability to complete work on any or all
of its identified priorities by the
statutory deadline of May 1, 2010.
Accordingly, it may be necessary to
continue work on any or all of these
issues beyond the amendment cycle
ending on May 1, 2010.
As so prefaced, the Commission has
identified the following tentative
priorities:
(1) Continuation of its efforts, in light
of recent Supreme Court jurisprudence
and pursuant to the Commission’s
ongoing authority and responsibility
under 28 U.S.C. 995(a)(21), to solicit
information regarding Federal
sentencing practices, including through
ongoing regional public hearings. The
Commission has held regional public
hearings in Atlanta, GA (February 10–
11, 2009) and Palo Alto, CA (May 27–
28, 2009) and intends to hold additional
regional public hearings in New York,
NY (July 9–10, 2009), Chicago, IL
(September 9–10, 2009), Denver, CO
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(October 20–21, 2009), Austin, TX
(November 19–20, 2009), and Phoenix,
AZ (January 20–21, 2010). The
Commission is soliciting information at
these regional public hearings on topics
that include the manner in which
United States v. Booker and subsequent
Supreme Court decisions have affected
Federal sentencing practices and
appellate review of those practices, the
role of the Federal sentencing
guidelines, and recommendations, if
any, for appropriate revisions to Federal
sentencing policy. The Commission
anticipates that it will compile and
publish the information and testimony
received at these regional public
hearings and issue a report with respect
to its findings.
(2) Continuation of its work on
Federal sentencing policy with the
congressional, executive, and judicial
branches of the government, and other
interested parties, in light of United
States v. Booker and subsequent
Supreme Court decisions, possibly
including (A) an evaluation of the
impact of those decisions on the Federal
sentencing guideline system; (B)
development of amendments to the
Federal sentencing guidelines; (C)
development of recommendations for
legislation regarding Federal sentencing
policy; (D) a study of, and possible
report to Congress on, statutory
mandatory minimum penalties,
including a review of the operation of
the ‘‘safety valve’’ provision at 18 U.S.C.
3553(e); and (E) a study and report on
the appellate standard of review
applicable to post-Booker Federal
sentencing decisions.
(3) A review of departures within the
guidelines, including (A) a review of the
extent to which pertinent statutory
provisions prohibit, discourage, or
encourage certain factors as forming the
basis for departure from the guideline
sentence; and (B) possible revisions to
the departure provisions in the
Guidelines Manual, including in
Chapter Two and in Parts H and K of
Chapter Five, in light of that review and
any other information coming to the
Commission’s attention, as well as
potential technical and conforming
amendments to the Guidelines Manual
to facilitate ease of use.
(4) Continued study of, and a possible
report on, alternatives to incarceration,
including (A) a study of sentencing
alternatives that may be appropriate at
the time of the original sentencing; and
(B) consideration of any potential
changes to the zones incorporated in the
Sentencing Table in Chapter Five and/
or other changes to the guidelines that
might be appropriate in light of the
information obtained from that study.
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(5) Continuation of its work with
Congress and other interested parties on
cocaine sentencing policy to implement
the recommendations set forth in the
Commission’s 2002 and 2007 reports to
Congress, both entitled Cocaine and
Federal Sentencing Policy, and to
develop appropriate guideline
amendments in response to any related
legislation.
(6) Continuation of its multi-year
study of the statutory and guideline
definitions of ‘‘crime of violence’’,
‘‘aggravated felony’’, ‘‘violent felony’’,
and ‘‘drug trafficking crime’’, including
an examination of relevant circuit
conflicts regarding whether any offense
is categorically a ‘‘crime of violence’’,
‘‘aggravated felony’’, ‘‘violent felony’’,
or ‘‘drug trafficking crime’’ for purposes
of triggering an enhanced sentence
under certain Federal statutes and
guidelines. This study may culminate in
guideline amendments and/or a report
to Congress recommending statutory
changes.
(7) Resolution of circuit conflicts,
pursuant to the Commission’s
continuing authority and responsibility,
under 28 U.S.C. 991(b)(1)(B) and
Braxton v. United States, 500 U.S. 344
(1991), to resolve conflicting
interpretations of the guidelines by the
Federal courts.
(8) Multi-year review of the guidelines
and their application to human rights
offenses, including genocide under 18
U.S.C. 1091, war crimes under 18 U.S.C.
2441, torture and maiming to commit
torture under 18 U.S.C. 2340A and 114,
respectively, and child soldier offenses
under 18 U.S.C. 2442, and possible
promulgation of guidelines or guideline
amendments with respect to these
offenses.
(9) Review of child pornography
offenses, and possible promulgation of
guideline amendments and/or a report
to Congress as a result of such review.
It is anticipated that any such report
would include (A) a review of the
incidence of, and reasons for, departures
and variances from the guideline
sentence; (B) a compilation of studies
on, and analysis of, recidivism by child
pornography offenders; and (C)
recommendations to Congress on any
statutory changes that may be
appropriate.
(10) Consideration of miscellaneous
guideline application issues including
(A) clarification of the extent to which
restitution is mandatory or discretionary
in various circumstances; (B)
examination of, and possible guideline
amendments relating to, the
computation of criminal history points
under § 4A1.1(e); and (C) other
miscellaneous issues coming to the
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Commission’s attention from case law
and other sources.
(11) Implementation of crime
legislation enacted during the 111th
Congress warranting a Commission
response.
The Commission hereby gives notice
that it is seeking comment on these
tentative priorities and on any other
issues that interested persons believe
the Commission should address during
the amendment cycle ending May 1,
2010. To the extent practicable, public
comment should include the following:
(1) A statement of the issue, including,
where appropriate, the scope and
manner of study, particular problem
areas and possible solutions, and any
other matters relevant to a proposed
priority; (2) citations to applicable
sentencing guidelines, statutes, case
law, and constitutional provisions; and
(3) a direct and concise statement of
why the Commission should make the
issue a priority.
Authority: 28 U.S.C. 994(a), (o); USSC
Rules of Practice and Procedure 5.2.
Ricardo H. Hinojosa,
Acting Chair.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Advisory Committee on Gulf War
Veterans; Notice of Meeting
The Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) gives notice under Public Law 92–
463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act)
that the Advisory Committee on Gulf
War Veterans will meet on July 15–16,
2009, in the Chandelier Room at the St.
Regis Hotel, 923 16th and K Streets,
NW., Washington, DC from 8:30 a.m. to
5 p.m. each day. The meeting is open to
the public.
The purpose of the Committee is to
provide advice and recommendations to
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on
issues that are unique to Veterans who
served in the Southwest Asia theater of
operations during 1990–1991 period of
the Gulf War.
On July 15, the Committee will talk
with a panel of legislative directors from
several Veterans Service Organizations.
Each will discuss Gulf War I resolutions
that their organizations have adopted,
and then briefly address legislative
activities they are currently engaged in
that specifically relate to Gulf War I
Veterans. The Committee will spend the
remainder of the day refining the final
report to the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs. On July 16, the meeting time
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will be dedicated to deliberating on the
Committee’s final report.
Public comments will be received on
July 15, 2009 from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
and will be limited to five minutes each.
Individuals wishing to speak must
register not later than July 13, 2009 by
contacting Lelia Jackson and by
submitting 1–2 page summaries of their
comments for inclusion in the official
record. Members of the public may also
submit written statements for the
Committee’s review to the Advisory
Committee on Gulf War Veterans,
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20420.
Interested persons may also listen in
by teleconferencing into the meeting.
The toll-free teleconference line will be
open daily from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
(Eastern Standard Time). To register for
the teleconference, contact Lelia Jackson
at (202) 461–5758 or via e-mail at
lelia.jackson@va.gov. Any member of
the public seeking additional
information should contact Laura
O’Shea, Designated Federal Officer, at
(202) 461–5765.
Dated: June 18, 2009.
By Direction of the Secretary.
E. Philip Riggin,
Committee Management Officer.
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AGENCY: United States Sentencing Commission.
ACTION: Notice of proposed priorities. Request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: As part of its statutory authority and responsibility to
analyze sentencing issues, including operation of the Federal
sentencing guidelines, and in accordance with Rule 5.2 of its Rules of
Practice and Procedure, the United States Sentencing Commission is
seeking comment on possible priority policy issues for the amendment
cycle ending May 1, 2010.
DATES: Public comment should be received on or before August 24, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to: United States Sentencing Commission, One
Columbus Circle, NE., Suite 2-500, South Lobby, Washington, DC 20002-
8002, Attention: Public Affairs--Priorities Comment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Courlander, Public Affairs
Officer, Telephone: (202) 502-4590.
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 sentencing 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 Commission provides this notice to identify tentative
priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2010. The Commission
recognizes, however, that other factors, such as the enactment of any
legislation requiring Commission action, may affect the Commission's
ability to complete work on any or all of its identified priorities by
the statutory deadline of May 1, 2010. Accordingly, it may be necessary
to continue work on any or all of these issues beyond the amendment
cycle ending on May 1, 2010.
As so prefaced, the Commission has identified the following
tentative priorities:
(1) Continuation of its efforts, in light of recent Supreme Court
jurisprudence and pursuant to the Commission's ongoing authority and
responsibility under 28 U.S.C. 995(a)(21), to solicit information
regarding Federal sentencing practices, including through ongoing
regional public hearings. The Commission has held regional public
hearings in Atlanta, GA (February 10-11, 2009) and Palo Alto, CA (May
27-28, 2009) and intends to hold additional regional public hearings in
New York, NY (July 9-10, 2009), Chicago, IL (September 9-10, 2009),
Denver, CO (October 20-21, 2009), Austin, TX (November 19-20, 2009),
and Phoenix, AZ (January 20-21, 2010). The Commission is soliciting
information at these regional public hearings on topics that include
the manner in which United States v. Booker and subsequent Supreme
Court decisions have affected Federal sentencing practices and
appellate review of those practices, the role of the Federal sentencing
guidelines, and recommendations, if any, for appropriate revisions to
Federal sentencing policy. The Commission anticipates that it will
compile and publish the information and testimony received at these
regional public hearings and issue a report with respect to its
findings.
(2) Continuation of its work on Federal sentencing policy with the
congressional, executive, and judicial branches of the government, and
other interested parties, in light of United States v. Booker and
subsequent Supreme Court decisions, possibly including (A) an
evaluation of the impact of those decisions on the Federal sentencing
guideline system; (B) development of amendments to the Federal
sentencing guidelines; (C) development of recommendations for
legislation regarding Federal sentencing policy; (D) a study of, and
possible report to Congress on, statutory mandatory minimum penalties,
including a review of the operation of the ``safety valve'' provision
at 18 U.S.C. 3553(e); and (E) a study and report on the appellate
standard of review applicable to post-Booker Federal sentencing
decisions.
(3) A review of departures within the guidelines, including (A) a
review of the extent to which pertinent statutory provisions prohibit,
discourage, or encourage certain factors as forming the basis for
departure from the guideline sentence; and (B) possible revisions to
the departure provisions in the Guidelines Manual, including in Chapter
Two and in Parts H and K of Chapter Five, in light of that review and
any other information coming to the Commission's attention, as well as
potential technical and conforming amendments to the Guidelines Manual
to facilitate ease of use.
(4) Continued study of, and a possible report on, alternatives to
incarceration, including (A) a study of sentencing alternatives that
may be appropriate at the time of the original sentencing; and (B)
consideration of any potential changes to the zones incorporated in the
Sentencing Table in Chapter Five and/or other changes to the guidelines
that might be appropriate in light of the information obtained from
that study.
(5) Continuation of its work with Congress and other interested
parties on cocaine sentencing policy to implement the recommendations
set forth in the Commission's 2002 and 2007 reports to Congress, both
entitled Cocaine and Federal Sentencing Policy, and to develop
appropriate guideline amendments in response to any related
legislation.
(6) Continuation of its multi-year study of the statutory and
guideline definitions of ``crime of violence'', ``aggravated felony'',
``violent felony'', and ``drug trafficking crime'', including an
examination of relevant circuit conflicts regarding whether any offense
is categorically a ``crime of violence'', ``aggravated felony'',
``violent felony'', or ``drug trafficking crime'' for purposes of
triggering an enhanced sentence under certain Federal statutes and
guidelines. This study may culminate in guideline amendments and/or a
report to Congress recommending statutory changes.
(7) Resolution of circuit conflicts, pursuant to the Commission's
continuing authority and responsibility, under 28 U.S.C. 991(b)(1)(B)
and Braxton v. United States, 500 U.S. 344 (1991), to resolve
conflicting interpretations of the guidelines by the Federal courts.
(8) Multi-year review of the guidelines and their application to
human rights offenses, including genocide under 18 U.S.C. 1091, war
crimes under 18 U.S.C. 2441, torture and maiming to commit torture
under 18 U.S.C. 2340A and 114, respectively, and child soldier offenses
under 18 U.S.C. 2442, and possible promulgation of guidelines or
guideline amendments with respect to these offenses.
(9) Review of child pornography offenses, and possible promulgation
of guideline amendments and/or a report to Congress as a result of such
review. It is anticipated that any such report would include (A) a
review of the incidence of, and reasons for, departures and variances
from the guideline sentence; (B) a compilation of studies on, and
analysis of, recidivism by child pornography offenders; and (C)
recommendations to Congress on any statutory changes that may be
appropriate.
(10) Consideration of miscellaneous guideline application issues
including (A) clarification of the extent to which restitution is
mandatory or discretionary in various circumstances; (B) examination
of, and possible guideline amendments relating to, the computation of
criminal history points under Sec. 4A1.1(e); and (C) other
miscellaneous issues coming to the
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Commission's attention from case law and other sources.
(11) Implementation of crime legislation enacted during the 111th
Congress warranting a Commission response.
The Commission hereby gives notice that it is seeking comment on
these tentative priorities and on any other issues that interested
persons believe the Commission should address during the amendment
cycle ending May 1, 2010. To the extent practicable, public comment
should include the following: (1) A statement of the issue, including,
where appropriate, the scope and manner of study, particular problem
areas and possible solutions, and any other matters relevant to a
proposed priority; (2) citations to applicable sentencing guidelines,
statutes, case law, and constitutional provisions; and (3) a direct and
concise statement of why the Commission should make the issue a
priority.
Authority: 28 U.S.C. 994(a), (o); USSC Rules of Practice and
Procedure 5.2.
Ricardo H. Hinojosa,
Acting Chair.
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