April 30, 2003

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 Friday, May 2, 2003 at 3:30 pm EDST. Public access to the public meeting will be available at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, One Columbus Circle, N.E., in Suite 2-500 (South Lobby).

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

Report of the Chair.

Ratification of Vote on Amendments in Connection with the PROTECT Act of 2003.

Public meeting materials will soon be available at the Commission's website www.ussc.gov or from the Commission (202/502-4590).