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COMMISSION
Requests for Applications;
Practitioners Advisory Group
United States Sentencing
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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AGENCY:
In view of existing vacancies
in the voting membership of the
Practitioners Advisory Group, the
United States Sentencing Commission
hereby invites any individual who is
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eligible to be appointed to one of the
vacancies to apply. The voting
memberships covered by this notice are
three circuit memberships (for the
Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Circuits)
and one at-large membership. An
applicant for voting membership of the
Practitioners Advisory Group should
apply by sending a letter of interest and
resume to the Commission as indicated
in the addresses section below.
Application materials should be
received by the Commission not later
than December 2, 2022.
DATES: Application materials for voting
membership of the Practitioners
Advisory Group should be received not
later than December 2, 2022.
ADDRESSES: An applicant for voting
membership of the Practitioners
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
pubaffairs@ussc.gov. 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Dukes, Senior Public Affairs
Specialist, (202) 502–4500, pubaffairs@
ussc.gov. More information about the
Practitioners Advisory Group is
available on the Commission’s website
at www.ussc.gov/advisory-groups.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Practitioners Advisory Group is a
standing advisory group of the United
States Sentencing Commission 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; (3) to disseminate to
defense attorneys, and to other
professionals in the defense community,
information regarding federal
sentencing issues; and (4) to perform
other related functions as the
Commission requests. The advisory
group consists of not more than 17
voting members, each of whom may
serve not more than two consecutive
three-year terms. Of those 17 voting
members, one shall be Chair, one shall
be Vice Chair, 12 shall be circuit
members (one for each federal judicial
circuit other than the Federal Circuit),
and three shall be at-large members.
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To be eligible to serve as a voting
member, an individual must be an
attorney who (1) devotes a substantial
portion of his or her professional work
to advocating the interests of privatelyrepresented individuals, or of
individuals represented by private
practitioners through appointment
under the Criminal Justice Act of 1964,
within the federal criminal justice
system; (2) has significant experience
with federal sentencing or postconviction issues related to criminal
sentences; and (3) is in good standing of
the highest court of the jurisdiction or
jurisdictions in which he or she is
admitted to practice. Additionally, to be
eligible to serve as a circuit member, the
individual’s primary place of business
or a substantial portion of his or her
practice must be in the circuit
concerned. Each voting member is
appointed by the Commission.
The Commission invites any
individual who is eligible to be
appointed to a voting membership
covered by this notice (i.e., the circuit
memberships for the Seventh, Eighth,
and Ninth Circuits, and one at-large
membership) to apply 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,
§ 996(a); USSC Rules of Practice and
Procedure 2.2(c), 5.4.)
Carlton W. Reeves,
Chair.
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COMMISSION
Proposed Priorities for Amendment
Cycle
United States Sentencing
Commission.
ACTION: Notice; 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 policy
priorities for the amendment cycle
ending May 1, 2023.
DATES: Public comment should be
received by the Commission on or
before October 17, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to
the Commission by electronic mail or
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regular mail. The email address is
pubaffairs@ussc.gov. 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—Priorities Comment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Dukes, Senior Public Affairs
Specialist, (202) 502–4500, pubaffairs@
ussc.gov.
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 possible policy priorities for
the amendment cycle ending May 1,
2023. Other factors, such as legislation
requiring Commission action, may affect
the Commission’s ability to complete
work on any or all identified priorities
by May 1, 2023. Accordingly, the
Commission may continue work on any
or all identified priorities after that date
or may decide not to pursue one or more
identified priorities. The Commission
invites comment on the proposed
priorities set forth below. Public
comment should be sent to the
Commission as indicated in the
ADDRESSES section above.
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 994(g), the
Commission intends to consider the
issue of reducing costs of incarceration
and overcapacity of prisons, to the
extent it is relevant to any identified
priority.
The proposed priorities for the
amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023,
are as follows:
(1) Consideration of possible
amendments to § 1B1.13 (Reduction in
Term of Imprisonment Under 18 U.S.C.
3582(c)(1)(A) (Policy Statement)) to (A)
implement the First Step Act of 2018
(Pub. L. 115–391); and (B) further
describe what should be considered
extraordinary and compelling reasons
for sentence reductions under 18 U.S.C.
3582(c)(1)(A).
(2) Consideration of possible
amendments to § 2D1.1 (Unlawful
Manufacturing, Importing, Exporting, or
Trafficking (Including Possession with
Intent to Commit These Offenses),
§ 2D1.11 (Unlawfully Distributing,
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Importing, Exporting or Possessing a
Listed Chemical; Attempt or
Conspiracy), § 5C1.2 (Limitation on
Applicability of Statutory Minimum
Sentences in Certain Cases), and related
provisions in the Guidelines Manual, to
implement the First Step Act of 2018
(Pub. L. 115–391).
(3) Consideration of possible
amendments to § 2K2.1 (Unlawful
Receipt, Possession, or Transportation
of Firearms or Ammunition; Prohibited
Transactions Involving Firearms or
Ammunition) to (A) implement the
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (Pub.
L. 117–159); and (B) make any other
changes that may be warranted to
appropriately address firearms offenses.
(4) Resolution of circuit conflicts as
warranted, pursuant to the
Commission’s authority under 28 U.S.C.
991(b)(1)(B) and Braxton v. United
States, 500 U.S. 344 (1991), including
the circuit conflicts concerning (A)
whether the government may withhold
a motion pursuant to subsection (b) of
§ 3E1.1 (Acceptance of Responsibility)
because a defendant moved to suppress
evidence; and (B) whether an offense
must involve a substance controlled by
the Controlled Substances Act (21
U.S.C. 801 et seq.) to qualify as a
‘‘controlled substance offense’’ under
subsection (b) of § 4B1.2 (Definitions of
Terms Used in Section 4B1.1).
(5) Implementation of any legislation
warranting Commission action.
(6) Continuation of its multiyear work
on § 4B1.2 (Definitions of Terms Used in
Section 4B1.1), including possible
amendments to (A) provide an
alternative approach to the ‘‘categorical
approach’’ in determining whether an
offense is a ‘‘crime of violence’’ or a
‘‘controlled substance offense’’; and (B)
address various application issues,
including the meaning of ‘‘robbery’’ and
‘‘extortion,’’ and the treatment of
inchoate offenses and offenses involving
an offer to sell a controlled substance.
(7) In light of the Commission’s
studies on recidivism, consideration of
possible amendments to the Guidelines
Manual relating to criminal history to
address (A) the impact of ‘‘status’’
points under subsection (d) of § 4A1.1
(Criminal History Category); and (B) the
treatment of defendants with zero
criminal history points.
(8) Consideration of possible
amendments to the Guidelines Manual
addressing 28 U.S.C. 994(j).
(9) Consideration of possible
amendments to the Guidelines Manual
to prohibit the use of acquitted conduct
in applying the guidelines.
(10) Multiyear study of the Guidelines
Manual to address case law concerning
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the validity and enforceability of
guideline commentary.
(11) Continuation of its multiyear
examination of the structure of the
guidelines post-Booker to simplify the
guidelines while promoting the
statutory purposes of sentencing.
(12) Multiyear study of courtsponsored diversion and alternatives-toincarceration programs (e.g., Pretrial
Opportunity Program, Conviction And
Sentence Alternatives (CASA) Program,
Special Options Services (SOS)
Program), including consideration of
possible amendments to the Guidelines
Manual that might be appropriate.
(13) Consideration of other
miscellaneous issues, including possible
amendments to (A) § 3D1.2 (Grouping of
Closely Related Counts) to address the
interaction between § 2G1.3 (Promoting
a Commercial Sex Act or Prohibited
Sexual Conduct with a Minor;
Transportation of Minors to Engage in a
Commercial Sex Act or Prohibited
Sexual Conduct; Travel to Engage in
Commercial Sex Act or Prohibited
Sexual Conduct with a Minor; Sex
Trafficking of Children; Use of Interstate
Facilities to Transport Information
about a Minor) and § 3D1.2(d); and (B)
§ 5F1.7 (Shock Incarceration Program
(Policy Statement)) to reflect that the
Bureau of Prisons no longer operates a
shock incarceration program.
Authority: 28 U.S.C. 994(a), (o); USSC
Rules of Practice and Procedure 5.2.
Carlton W. Reeves,
Chair.
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UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION
Proposed Priorities for Amendment Cycle
AGENCY: United States Sentencing Commission.
ACTION: Notice; 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 policy priorities for the amendment cycle
ending May 1, 2023.
DATES: Public comment should be received by the Commission on or before
October 17, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to the Commission by electronic mail
or
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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--Priorities Comment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Dukes, Senior Public Affairs
Specialist, (202) 502-4500, [email protected].
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 possible policy
priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023. Other factors,
such as legislation requiring Commission action, may affect the
Commission's ability to complete work on any or all identified
priorities by May 1, 2023. Accordingly, the Commission may continue
work on any or all identified priorities after that date or may decide
not to pursue one or more identified priorities. The Commission invites
comment on the proposed priorities set forth below. Public comment
should be sent to the Commission as indicated in the ADDRESSES section
above.
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 994(g), the Commission intends to consider
the issue of reducing costs of incarceration and overcapacity of
prisons, to the extent it is relevant to any identified priority.
The proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023,
are as follows:
(1) Consideration of possible amendments to Sec. 1B1.13 (Reduction
in Term of Imprisonment Under 18 U.S.C. 3582(c)(1)(A) (Policy
Statement)) to (A) implement the First Step Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-
391); and (B) further describe what should be considered extraordinary
and compelling reasons for sentence reductions under 18 U.S.C.
3582(c)(1)(A).
(2) Consideration of possible amendments to Sec. 2D1.1 (Unlawful
Manufacturing, Importing, Exporting, or Trafficking (Including
Possession with Intent to Commit These Offenses), Sec. 2D1.11
(Unlawfully Distributing, Importing, Exporting or Possessing a Listed
Chemical; Attempt or Conspiracy), Sec. 5C1.2 (Limitation on
Applicability of Statutory Minimum Sentences in Certain Cases), and
related provisions in the Guidelines Manual, to implement the First
Step Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-391).
(3) Consideration of possible amendments to Sec. 2K2.1 (Unlawful
Receipt, Possession, or Transportation of Firearms or Ammunition;
Prohibited Transactions Involving Firearms or Ammunition) to (A)
implement the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (Pub. L. 117-159); and
(B) make any other changes that may be warranted to appropriately
address firearms offenses.
(4) Resolution of circuit conflicts as warranted, pursuant to the
Commission's authority under 28 U.S.C. 991(b)(1)(B) and Braxton v.
United States, 500 U.S. 344 (1991), including the circuit conflicts
concerning (A) whether the government may withhold a motion pursuant to
subsection (b) of Sec. 3E1.1 (Acceptance of Responsibility) because a
defendant moved to suppress evidence; and (B) whether an offense must
involve a substance controlled by the Controlled Substances Act (21
U.S.C. 801 et seq.) to qualify as a ``controlled substance offense''
under subsection (b) of Sec. 4B1.2 (Definitions of Terms Used in
Section 4B1.1).
(5) Implementation of any legislation warranting Commission action.
(6) Continuation of its multiyear work on Sec. 4B1.2 (Definitions
of Terms Used in Section 4B1.1), including possible amendments to (A)
provide an alternative approach to the ``categorical approach'' in
determining whether an offense is a ``crime of violence'' or a
``controlled substance offense''; and (B) address various application
issues, including the meaning of ``robbery'' and ``extortion,'' and the
treatment of inchoate offenses and offenses involving an offer to sell
a controlled substance.
(7) In light of the Commission's studies on recidivism,
consideration of possible amendments to the Guidelines Manual relating
to criminal history to address (A) the impact of ``status'' points
under subsection (d) of Sec. 4A1.1 (Criminal History Category); and
(B) the treatment of defendants with zero criminal history points.
(8) Consideration of possible amendments to the Guidelines Manual
addressing 28 U.S.C. 994(j).
(9) Consideration of possible amendments to the Guidelines Manual
to prohibit the use of acquitted conduct in applying the guidelines.
(10) Multiyear study of the Guidelines Manual to address case law
concerning the validity and enforceability of guideline commentary.
(11) Continuation of its multiyear examination of the structure of
the guidelines post-Booker to simplify the guidelines while promoting
the statutory purposes of sentencing.
(12) Multiyear study of court-sponsored diversion and alternatives-
to-incarceration programs (e.g., Pretrial Opportunity Program,
Conviction And Sentence Alternatives (CASA) Program, Special Options
Services (SOS) Program), including consideration of possible amendments
to the Guidelines Manual that might be appropriate.
(13) Consideration of other miscellaneous issues, including
possible amendments to (A) Sec. 3D1.2 (Grouping of Closely Related
Counts) to address the interaction between Sec. 2G1.3 (Promoting a
Commercial Sex Act or Prohibited Sexual Conduct with a Minor;
Transportation of Minors to Engage in a Commercial Sex Act or
Prohibited Sexual Conduct; Travel to Engage in Commercial Sex Act or
Prohibited Sexual Conduct with a Minor; Sex Trafficking of Children;
Use of Interstate Facilities to Transport Information about a Minor)
and Sec. 3D1.2(d); and (B) Sec. 5F1.7 (Shock Incarceration Program
(Policy Statement)) to reflect that the Bureau of Prisons no longer
operates a shock incarceration program.
Authority: 28 U.S.C. 994(a), (o); USSC Rules of Practice and
Procedure 5.2.
Carlton W. Reeves,
Chair.
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