[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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