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UNITED STATES SENTENCING
COMMISSION
Sentencing Guidelines for United
States Courts
United States Sentencing
Commission.
ACTION: Notice of proposed priorities.
Request for public comment.
AGENCY:
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, 2012.
DATES: Public comment should be
received on or before August 26, 2011.
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:
Jeanne Doherty, Office of Legislative
and Public Affairs, 202–502–4502.
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, 2012.
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, 2012.
Accordingly, it may be necessary to
continue work on any or all of these
issues beyond the amendment cycle
ending on May 1, 2012.
SUMMARY:
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As so prefaced, the Commission has
identified the following tentative
priorities:
(1) Continuation of its work on
statutory mandatory minimum
penalties, including (A) its study of and,
pursuant to the directive in section 4713
of the Matthew Shepard and James
Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of
2009, Public Law 111B84, 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 (B)
its study of and, pursuant to the
directive in section 107(b) of the
Comprehensive Iran Sanctions,
Accountability, and Divestment Act of
2010, Public Law 111B195, report to
Congress regarding violations of section
5(a) of the United Nations Participation
Act of 1945 (22 U.S.C. 287c(a)), sections
38, 39, and 40 of the Arms Export
Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778, 2779, and
2780), and the Trading with the Enemy
Act (50 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq.).
(2) Continuation of its work on
implementation of the directives in
section 1079A of the Dodd-Frank Wall
Street Reform and Consumer Protection
Act, Public Law 111B203, regarding
securities fraud offenses and fraud
offenses relating to financial institutions
or Federally related mortgage loans; and
implementation of any other crime
legislation enacted during the 111th or
112th Congress warranting a
Commission response.
(3) Continuation of its work with the
congressional, executive, and judicial
branches of government, and other
interested parties, to study the manner
in which United States v. Booker, 543
U.S. 220 (2005), and subsequent
Supreme Court decisions have affected
Federal sentencing practices, the
appellate review of those practices, and
the role of the Federal sentencing
guidelines. The Commission anticipates
that it will issue a report with respect
to its findings, possibly including (A)
An evaluation of the impact of those
decisions on the Federal sentencing
guideline system; (B) development of
recommendations for legislation
regarding Federal sentencing policy; (C)
an evaluation of the appellate standard
of review applicable to post-Booker
Federal sentencing decisions; and (D)
possible consideration of amendments
to the Federal sentencing guidelines.
(4) Continuation of its multi-year
review of § 2D1.1 (Unlawful
Manufacturing, Importing, Exporting, or
Trafficking (Including Possession with
Intent to Commit These Offenses);
Attempt or Conspiracy) and possible
consideration of amendments to the
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Federal sentencing guidelines for drug
offenses.
(5) Continuation of its review of child
pornography offenses and 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) possible
recommendations to Congress on any
statutory changes that may be
appropriate.
(6) Continuation of its multi-year
study of the statutory and guideline
definitions of ‘‘crime of violence’’,
‘‘aggravated felony’’, ‘‘violent felony’’,
and ‘‘drug trafficking offense’’,
including (A) Possible consideration of
an amendment to specify the types of
documents to be considered under the
‘‘categorical approach’’, see Taylor v.
United States, 495 U.S. 575 (1990);
Shepard v. United States, 544 U.S. 13
(2005), for determining the applicability
of guideline enhancements; (B) an
examination of relevant circuit conflicts
regarding whether any offense is
categorically a ‘‘crime of violence’’,
‘‘aggravated felony’’, ‘‘violent felony’’,
or ‘‘drug trafficking offense’’ for
purposes of triggering an enhanced
sentence under certain Federal statutes
and guidelines; and (C) possible report
to Congress making recommendations
on any statutory changes that may be
appropriate to relevant statutes, such as
8 U.S.C. 1326.
(7) Continuation of its review of
departures within the guidelines,
including provisions in Parts H and K
of Chapter Five of the Guidelines
Manual, and the extent to which
pertinent statutory provisions prohibit,
discourage, or encourage certain factors
as forming the basis for departure from
the guideline sentence.
(8) Continuation of its 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) 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.
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(10) Consideration of (A) § 5K2.19
(Post-Sentencing Rehabilitative Efforts)
(Policy Statement) in light of Pepper v.
United States, 131 S.Ct. 1229 (March 2,
2011); (B) whether to provide a specific
reference for N-Benzylpiperazine (BZP)
in the Drug Quantity Table in § 2D1.1;
and (C) any other miscellaneous
guideline application issues coming to
the Commission’s attention from case
law and other sources.
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,
2012. 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.
Patti B. Saris,
Chair.
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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, 2012.
DATES: Public comment should be received on or before August 26, 2011.
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: Jeanne Doherty, Office of Legislative
and Public Affairs, 202-502-4502.
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, 2012. 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, 2012. Accordingly, it may be necessary
to continue work on any or all of these issues beyond the amendment
cycle ending on May 1, 2012.
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As so prefaced, the Commission has identified the following
tentative priorities:
(1) Continuation of its work on statutory mandatory minimum
penalties, including (A) its study of and, pursuant to the directive in
section 4713 of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes
Prevention Act of 2009, Public Law 111B84, 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
(B) its study of and, pursuant to the directive in section 107(b) of
the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of
2010, Public Law 111B195, report to Congress regarding violations of
section 5(a) of the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 (22 U.S.C.
287c(a)), sections 38, 39, and 40 of the Arms Export Control Act (22
U.S.C. 2778, 2779, and 2780), and the Trading with the Enemy Act (50
U.S.C. App. 1 et seq.).
(2) Continuation of its work on implementation of the directives in
section 1079A of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer
Protection Act, Public Law 111B203, regarding securities fraud offenses
and fraud offenses relating to financial institutions or Federally
related mortgage loans; and implementation of any other crime
legislation enacted during the 111th or 112th Congress warranting a
Commission response.
(3) Continuation of its work with the congressional, executive, and
judicial branches of government, and other interested parties, to study
the manner in which United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. 220 (2005), and
subsequent Supreme Court decisions have affected Federal sentencing
practices, the appellate review of those practices, and the role of the
Federal sentencing guidelines. The Commission anticipates that it will
issue a report with respect to its findings, possibly including (A) An
evaluation of the impact of those decisions on the Federal sentencing
guideline system; (B) development of recommendations for legislation
regarding Federal sentencing policy; (C) an evaluation of the appellate
standard of review applicable to post-Booker Federal sentencing
decisions; and (D) possible consideration of amendments to the Federal
sentencing guidelines.
(4) Continuation of its multi-year review of Sec. 2D1.1 (Unlawful
Manufacturing, Importing, Exporting, or Trafficking (Including
Possession with Intent to Commit These Offenses); Attempt or
Conspiracy) and possible consideration of amendments to the Federal
sentencing guidelines for drug offenses.
(5) Continuation of its review of child pornography offenses and
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) possible recommendations to Congress on
any statutory changes that may be appropriate.
(6) Continuation of its multi-year study of the statutory and
guideline definitions of ``crime of violence'', ``aggravated felony'',
``violent felony'', and ``drug trafficking offense'', including (A)
Possible consideration of an amendment to specify the types of
documents to be considered under the ``categorical approach'', see
Taylor v. United States, 495 U.S. 575 (1990); Shepard v. United States,
544 U.S. 13 (2005), for determining the applicability of guideline
enhancements; (B) an examination of relevant circuit conflicts
regarding whether any offense is categorically a ``crime of violence'',
``aggravated felony'', ``violent felony'', or ``drug trafficking
offense'' for purposes of triggering an enhanced sentence under certain
Federal statutes and guidelines; and (C) possible report to Congress
making recommendations on any statutory changes that may be appropriate
to relevant statutes, such as 8 U.S.C. 1326.
(7) Continuation of its review of departures within the guidelines,
including provisions in Parts H and K of Chapter Five of the Guidelines
Manual, and the extent to which pertinent statutory provisions
prohibit, discourage, or encourage certain factors as forming the basis
for departure from the guideline sentence.
(8) Continuation of its 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) 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.
(10) Consideration of (A) Sec. 5K2.19 (Post-Sentencing
Rehabilitative Efforts) (Policy Statement) in light of Pepper v. United
States, 131 S.Ct. 1229 (March 2, 2011); (B) whether to provide a
specific reference for N-Benzylpiperazine (BZP) in the Drug Quantity
Table in Sec. 2D1.1; and (C) any other miscellaneous guideline
application issues coming to the Commission's attention from case law
and other sources.
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, 2012. 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.
Patti B. Saris,
Chair.
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