[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 202 (Friday, October 18, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55989-55990]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-22777]
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JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
National Institute of Corrections
Charter Re-Establishment for the National Institute of
Corrections Advisory Board
ACTION: Re-establishment of Federal Advisory Committee.
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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of
1972 (FACA) and the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976, the
National Institute of Corrections (NIC) gives notice that it is re-
establishing the charter for the National Institute of Corrections
Advisory Board (hereafter referred to as ``the Board'').
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shaina Vanek, Advisory Board
Designated Federal Officer for the National Institute of Corrections,
202-514-4202 or [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The overall policy and operations of the NIC
are under the supervision of the Board. In general, the NIC provides
training, technical assistance, information services, and policy/
program development assistance to Federal, state, and local corrections
agencies; through cooperative agreements, awards funds to support
program initiatives; and provides leadership to influence correctional
policies, practices, and operations nationwide in areas of emerging
interest and concern to correctional executives and practitioners as
well as public policymakers. The Board will help develop long-range
plans, advise on program development, and recommend guidance to assist
the NIC's efforts in these areas. The Board will also advise the
Attorney General about the appointment of the Director of the NIC.
The Board shall report to the Director of the NIC. The Director of
NIC or his/her designated representatives may act upon the Board's
advice and recommendations.
Under 18 U.S.C. 4351(b) and (c), the Board shall consist of sixteen
members. The following six individuals shall serve as members of the
Board ex officio: The Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons or his
designee, the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance or his
designee, the Chairman of the United States Sentencing Commission or
his designee, the Director of the Federal Judicial Center or his
designee, the Administrator for the Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention or his designee, and the Assistant Secretary for
Human Development of the Department of Health and Human Services or his
designee. The remaining ten members of the Board shall be selected by
the Attorney General of the United States, after consultation with the
Federal Bureau of Prisons and the NIC. Five of these shall be qualified
as a practitioner (Federal, State, or local) in the field of
corrections, probation, or parole, and shall serve for staggered three-
year terms. Five of these members shall be from the private sector,
such as business, labor, and education, having demonstrated an active
interest in corrections, probation, or parole, and shall serve for
staggered three-year terms.
The NIC, when necessary, and consistent with the Board's mission
and NIC policies and procedures may establish subcommittees, task
groups, or working groups deemed necessary to support the Board.
Establishment of subcommittees will be based upon an identified and
articulated need, a verbal or written vote by the Board, and approval
by the NIC Director. The Board has established no permanent
subcommittees.
Any established subcommittees shall not work independently of the
chartered Board, and shall report all of their recommendations and
advice to the Board for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees
have no authority to make decisions on behalf of the chartered Board;
nor can any subcommittees or any of its members update or report
directly to the NIC or any Federal officers or employees. All
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subcommittees operate under the provisions of the FACA (5 U.S.C.
appendix), the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b),
governing Federal statutes and regulations, and governing NIC policies/
procedures.
The Board shall meet at the call of the Board's Designated Federal
Officer, in consultation with the Chairperson. The estimated number of
Committee meetings is two per year.
In addition, the Designated Federal Officer is required to be in
attendance at all Board and subcommittee meetings for the entire
duration of each and every meeting; however, in the absence of the
Designated Federal Officer, the Alternate Designated Federal Officer
shall attend the entire duration of the Committee or subcommittee
meeting.
Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140, the public or
interested organizations may submit written statements to NIC Advisory
Board's membership about the Board's mission and functions. Written
statements may be submitted at any time or in response to the stated
agenda of planned meeting of NIC Advisory Board.
All written statements shall be submitted to the Designated Federal
Officer for the National Institute of Corrections Advisory Board, and
this individual will ensure that the written statements are provided to
the membership for their consideration.
The Designated Federal Officer, pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.150, will
announce planned meetings of the Department of Defense Historical
Advisory Committee. The Designated Federal Officer, at that time, may
provide additional guidance on the submission of written statements
that are in response to the stated agenda for the planned meeting in
question.
Dated: October 15, 2019.
Shaina Vanek,
Acting Director and Advisory Board Designated Federal Officer, National
Institute of Corrections.
[FR Doc. 2019-22777 Filed 10-17-19; 8:45 am]
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