January 2, 2002

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE
UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION

Pursuant to Rule 3.2 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the United States Sentencing Commission, a public meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, One Columbus Circle, N.E., in Suite 2-500 (South Lobby). It is expected that the meeting will conclude by 11:00 a.m.

The purpose of the meeting will be to conduct the business detailed in the following agenda:

Introductory Remarks and Report from the Chair

Report from the Staff Director

Vote to Approve November 14, 2001 Minutes

Possible Presentation, Discussion, and Vote to Publish of Proposed Amendment Language and Issues for Comment in the Following Areas:

Terrorism
Criminal History
Drugs
Application of §5G1.3 to Completely Discharged Terms of Imprisonment

Public meeting materials are available at the Commission's website or from the Commission (202/502-4590).