Notice2025-05959
Request for Applications; Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Research and Data Practices
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Published
April 8, 2025
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United States Sentencing Commission
Abstract
The Commission has decided to establish the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Research and Data Practices as an ad hoc advisory group to the Commission. Having adopted a formal charter for the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Research and Data Practices, the Commission is constituting the at-large membership of the advisory group under that charter. The Commission hereby invites any individual who is eligible to be appointed to the at-large membership of the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Research and Data Practices to 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 June 6, 2025.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 8, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 15199]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-05959]
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UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION
Request for Applications; Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Research and
Data Practices
AGENCY: United States Sentencing Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Commission has decided to establish the Ad Hoc Advisory
Group on Research and Data Practices as an ad hoc advisory group to the
Commission. Having adopted a formal charter for the Ad Hoc Advisory
Group on Research and Data Practices, the Commission is constituting
the at-large membership of the advisory group under that charter. The
Commission hereby invites any individual who is eligible to be
appointed to the at-large membership of the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on
Research and Data Practices to 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 June 6, 2025.
DATES: Application materials for the at-large membership of the Ad Hoc
Advisory Group on Research and Data Practices should be received not
later than June 6, 2025.
ADDRESSES: An applicant for the at-large membership of the Ad Hoc
Advisory Group on Research and Data Practices should apply by sending a
letter of interest and resume to the Commission by electronic mail or
regular mail. The email address is <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#13636671727575727a616053666060703d747c65"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="14646176757272757d666754616767773a737b62">[email protected]</span></a>. 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--RDPAG Membership.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Dukes, Senior Public Affairs
Specialist, (202) 502-4597. More information about the Ad Hoc Advisory
Group on Research and Data Practices is available on the Commission's
website at <a href="http://www.ussc.gov/advisory-groups">www.ussc.gov/advisory-groups</a>.
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 Commission recently adopted a formal charter for the Ad Hoc
Advisory Group on Research and Data Practices (the ``RDPAG''). The
RDPAG is an ad hoc advisory group to the Commission established under
28 U.S.C. 995 and Rule 5.4 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and
Procedure. Under the charter of the RDPAG, the purpose of the ad hoc
advisory group is:
(1) to assist the Commission in carrying out its statutory
responsibilities under 28 U.S.C. 991(b) and 995(a)(12)-(16);
(2) to study the best practices of other government agencies and
nongovernmental organizations (including those that perform tasks or
provide services not related to criminal justice) relating to the
collection, maintenance, use, analysis, and dissemination of data
relevant to the mission of such agencies and organizations, and the
development and execution of research agendas;
(3) to report and make recommendations on how the Commission may
incorporate any best practice to more effectively carry out its
statutory duties and responsibilities under 28 U.S.C. 991(b) and
995(a)(12)-(16), and fulfill its unique role as a clearinghouse for
federal sentencing statistics and practices; and
(4) to perform any other related functions as the Commission
requests.
The RDPAG shall consist of no more than 15 members. Of those 15
members, one shall be a representative of the Federal Judicial Center
with knowledge and expertise in social science research, one shall be a
representative of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts
with knowledge and expertise in social science research, and not more
than 13 shall be at-large members. Each member is appointed by the
Commission. To be eligible to serve as an at-large member, an
individual must have an extensive and diverse range of knowledge,
expertise, or experience in social science research, including (1)
social science research design; (2) data collection and maintenance;
(3) conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis of data; or (4)
public dissemination of social science research. The at-large
membership shall be appointed by the Commission based upon open
solicitation for applications from eligible individuals, with a
preference to applicants with knowledge or experience in research
relating to the criminal justice system.
The RDPAG will be established for a period of 18 months from the
date of appointment of the Chair of the group. However, the Commission
shall have the option, by majority vote of its membership, to extend
the term of the group for an additional six months.
The Commission invites any individual who is eligible to be
appointed to the at-large membership of the RDPAG 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; USSC Rules of Practice
and Procedure 2.2(c), 5.4.)
Carlton W. Reeves,
Chair.
[FR Doc. 2025-05959 Filed 4-7-25; 8:45 am]
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