December 20, 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, notice of a public meetings scheduled for January 8, 2003 is provided. The public meeting will held at 10:00 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 is to conduct the business detailed in the following agenda:

Report from the Chair

Report from the Staff Director

Approval of the November 2002 Meeting Minutes

Vote to Publish Proposed Amendments and Issues for Comment

Vote To Promulgate Emergency Amendments

Available public meeting materials can be found at the Commission's website or from the Commission (202/502-4590).