[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 11, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 1641]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-287]



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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs

[OJP (OJP) Docket No. 1543]


Meeting of the Office of Justice Programs' Science Advisory Board

AGENCY: Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Justice.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This is an announcement of the first meeting of OJP's Science 
Advisory Board (``Board''). The Board is chartered to provide OJP, a 
component of the Department of Justice, with valuable advice in the 
areas of social science and statistics for the purpose of enhancing the 
overall impact and performance of its programs and activities in 
criminal and juvenile justice. The Board will provide input into 
developing long-range plans, advise on program development, and provide 
guidance to ensure adherence to the highest levels of scientific rigor, 
as appropriate. The Board will provide an important base of contact 
with the criminal justice academic and practitioner communities.

DATES: The meeting will take place on Friday, January 28, 2011, from 10 
a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at OJP's offices at 810 7th 
Street, NW., Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marlene Beckman, Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO), Office of the Assistant Attorney General, Office of 
Justice Programs, 810 7th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20531; 
Phone: (202) 616-3562 [Note: this is not a toll-free number]; E-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This inaugural meeting is being convened to 
brief the Board members about OJP's mission and goals, and discuss how 
their advice in the areas of social science and statistics can enhance 
the overall impact and performance of OJP's activities and programs in 
criminal and juvenile justice. The final agenda is subject to 
adjustment, but it is anticipated that there will be a morning and 
afternoon session, with a break for lunch. The morning session will 
likely include welcoming remarks and introductions, a review of the 
Board's Charter and By-Laws, a review of ethics rules applicable to the 
Board's activities, and briefings from OJP bureaus and program offices. 
The afternoon session will likely include a briefing on OJP's Evidence 
Integration Initiative and a discussion of the Board's role and 
priorities.
    This meeting is open to the public. Members of the public who wish 
to attend this meeting must register with Marlene Beckman at the above 
address at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting. 
Registrations will be accepted on a space available basis. Access to 
the meeting will not be allowed without registration. Please bring 
photo identification and allow extra time prior to the meeting. Persons 
interested in communicating with the Board should submit their written 
comments to the DFO, as the time available will not allow the public to 
directly address the Board at the meeting. Anyone requiring special 
accommodations should notify Ms. Beckman at least seven (7) days in 
advance of the meeting.

    Dated: January 5, 2011.
Marlene Beckman,
Counsel and SAB DFO, Office of the Assistant Attorney General, Office 
of Justice Programs.
[FR Doc. 2011-287 Filed 1-10-11; 8:45 am]
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