Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 117.djvu/1003

 117 STAT. 984

PUBLIC LAW 108–79—SEPT. 4, 2003

(M) such other matters as may reasonably be related to the detection, prevention, reduction, and punishment of prison rape. (3) LIMITATION.—The Commission shall not propose a recommended standard that would impose substantial additional costs compared to the costs presently expended by Federal, State, and local prison authorities. (f) CONSULTATION WITH ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATIONS.—In developing recommended national standards for enhancing the detection, prevention, reduction, and punishment of prison rape, the Commission shall consider any standards that have already been developed, or are being developed simultaneously to the deliberations of the Commission. The Commission shall consult with accreditation organizations responsible for the accreditation of Federal, State, local or private prisons, that have developed or are currently developing standards related to prison rape. The Commission will also consult with national associations representing the corrections profession that have developed or are currently developing standards related to prison rape. (g) HEARINGS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall hold public hearings. The Commission may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers advisable to carry out its duties under this section. (2) WITNESS EXPENSES.—Witnesses requested to appear before the Commission shall be paid the same fees as are paid to witnesses under section 1821 of title 28, United States Code. The per diem and mileage allowances for witnesses shall be paid from funds appropriated to the Commission. (h) INFORMATION FROM FEDERAL OR STATE AGENCIES.—The Commission may secure directly from any Federal department or agency such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out its duties under this section. The Commission may request the head of any State or local department or agency to furnish such information to the Commission. (i) PERSONNEL MATTERS.— (1) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—The members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of service for the Commission. (2) DETAIL OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.—With the affirmative 2⁄3 of the Commission, any Federal Government vote of employee, with the approval of the head of the appropriate Federal agency, may be detailed to the Commission without reimbursement, and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status, benefits, or privileges. (3) PROCUREMENT OF TEMPORARY AND INTERMITTENT SERVICES.—Upon the request of the Commission, the Attorney General shall provide reasonable and appropriate office space, supplies, and administrative assistance. (j) CONTRACTS FOR RESEARCH.— 2⁄3 affirmative (1) NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE.—With a vote, the Commission may select nongovernmental researchers and experts to assist the Commission in carrying out its duties

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