Re-Establishment of Federal Advisory Committee

Published date04 October 2021
Citation86 FR 54734
Record Number2021-21501
SectionNotices
CourtJustice Department,National Institute On Corrections,National Institute Of Corrections
Federal Register, Volume 86 Issue 189 (Monday, October 4, 2021)
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 189 (Monday, October 4, 2021)]
                [Notices]
                [Pages 54734-54735]
                From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
                [FR Doc No: 2021-21501]
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                DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
                National Institute on Corrections
                Re-Establishment of Federal Advisory Committee
                AGENCY: National Institute of Corrections, Department of Justice.
                SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of
                1972, 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
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                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 Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice
                Programs or his designee, Chairman of the United States Sentencing
                Commission or his designee, the Director of the Federal Judicial Center
                or his designee, the Associate 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
                subcommittees operate under the provisions of the FACA, the Government
                in the Sunshine Act, 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: September 28, 2021.
                Shaina Vanek,
                Acting Director and Advisory Board Designated Federal Officer, National
                Institute of Corrections.
                [FR Doc. 2021-21501 Filed 10-1-21; 8:45 am]
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