Open Meeting of the Area 2 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia), 22760-22761 [E5-2066]

Download as PDF 22760 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 83 / Monday, May 2, 2005 / Notices continue to represent a diverse taxpayer and stakeholder base. Accordingly, to maintain membership diversity, selection is based on applicant’s qualifications as well as the segment or group he/she represents. The Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC) advises the IRS on information reporting issues of mutual concern to the private sector and the federal government. The committee works with the Commissioner and other IRS executives to provide recommendations on a wide range of information reporting administration issues. Membership is balanced to include representation from the tax professional community, small and large businesses, state tax administration, and the payroll community. DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before June 30, 2005. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Ms. Caryl Grant, National Public Liaison, CL:NPL:SRM, Room 7566 IR, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, Attn: IRPAC Nominations; or by e-mail: public_liaison@irs.gov. Applications may be submitted by mail to the address above or faxed to 202–622–8345. However, if submitted via a facsimile, the original application must be received by mail, as National Public Liaison cannot consider an applicant nor process his/her application prior to receipt of an original signature. Application packages are available on the Tax Professional’s Page, which is located on the IRS Internet Web site at https://www.irs.gov;/taxpros/. Application packages may also be requested by telephone from National Public Liaison, 202–927–3641 (not a toll-free number). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Caryl Grant, 202–927–3641 (not a tollfree number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: IRPAC was established in 1991 in response to an administrative recommendation in the final Conference Report of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989. Since its inception IRPAC has worked closely with the IRS to provide recommendations on a wide range of issues intended to improve the information reporting program and achieve fairness to taxpayers. IRPAC members are drawn from and represent a broad sample of the payer community, including major professional and trade associations, colleges and universities, and state taxing agencies. Conveying the public’s perception of IRS activities to the Commissioner, the IRPAC is comprised of individuals who VerDate jul<14>2003 19:05 Apr 29, 2005 Jkt 205001 bring substantial, disparate experience and diverse backgrounds on the Committee’s activities. Membership is balanced to include representation from the taxpaying public, the tax professional community, small and large businesses, state tax administration, and the payroll community. IRPAC members are appointed by the Commissioner and serve a term of three years. The Commissioner determines the size of the IRPAC and the organizations represented on the Committee. Working groups mirror the reorganized IRS and address policies and administration issues specific to the four Operating Divisions. Members are not paid for their services. However, travel expenses for working sessions, public meetings and orientation sessions, such as airfare, per diem, and transportation to and from airports, train stations, etc., are reimbursed within prescribed federal travel limitations. Receipt of nominations will be acknowledged, nominated individuals contacted, and immediately thereafter, biographical information must be completed and returned to Ms. Caryl Grant in National Public Liaison within fifteen (15) days of receipt. In accordance with Department of Treasury Directive 21–03, a clearance process including, preappointment and annual tax checks, a Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal and subversive name check, and a security clearance will be conducted. Equal opportunity practices will be followed for all appointments to the IRPAC in accordance with the Department of Treasury and IRS policies. To ensure that the recommendations of the IRPAC have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the IRS, membership shall include individuals who demonstrate the ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Dated: April 20, 2005. Cynthia Vanderpool, Designated Federal Official, National Public Liaison. [FR Doc. 05–8641 Filed 4–29–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–M DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Open Meeting of the Earned Income Tax Credit Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Treasury. PO 00000 Frm 00134 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Earned Income Tax Credit Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Committee will be discussing issues pertaining to the IRS administration of the Earned Income Tax Credit. DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, May 19, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Y. Jenkins at 1–888–912–1227 (toll-free), or (718) 488–2085 (non tollfree). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that an open meeting of the Earned Income Tax Credit Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Thursday, May 19, 2005 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. e.t. via a telephone conference call. The public is invited to make oral comments. Individual comments will be limited to 5 minutes. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be made in advance by contacting Audrey Y. Jenkins. To confirm attendance or for more information, Ms. Jenkins may be reached at 1–888–912–1227 or (718) 488–2085. If you would like a written statement to be considered, send written comments to Audrey Y. Jenkins, TAP Office, 10 MetroTech Center, 625 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 or post your comments to the Web site: https:// www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include various IRS issues. Dated: April 22, 2005. Martha Curry, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E5–2064 Filed 4–29–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Area 2 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia) Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 2 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 83 / Monday, May 2, 2005 / Notices public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2005, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. e.t. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inez E. De Jesus at 1–888–912–1227, or (954) 423–7977. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that an open meeting of the Area 2 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2005 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. e.t. via a telephone conference call. If you would like to have the TAP consider a written statement, please call 1–888–912–1227 or (954) 423–7977, or write Inez E. De Jesus, TAP Office, 1000 South Pine Island Rd., Suite 340, Plantation, FL 33324. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be made with Inez E. De Jesus. Ms. De Jesus can be reached at 1–888–912–1227 or (954) 423–7977, or post comments to the Web site: https://www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include the following: Various IRS issues. Dated: April 22, 2005. Martha Curry, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E5–2066 Filed 4–29–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Thrift Supervision Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request—Annual Thrift Satisfaction Survey Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507. The Office of Thrift Supervision within the Department of the Treasury will submit the proposed information collection requirement described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Today, OTS is soliciting VerDate jul<14>2003 19:05 Apr 29, 2005 Jkt 205001 public comments on its proposal to extend this information collection. DATES: Submit written comments on or before July 1, 2005. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, referring to the collection by title of the proposal or by OMB approval number, to Information Collection Comments, Chief Counsel’s Office, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552; send a facsimile transmission to (202) 906–6518; or send an e-mail to infocollection.comments@ots.treas.gov. OTS will post comments and the related index on the OTS Internet Site at http:/ /www.ots.treas.gov. In addition, interested persons may inspect comments at the Public Reading Room, 1700 G Street, NW., by appointment. To make an appointment, call (202) 906– 5922, send an e-mail to publicinfo@ots.treas.gov, or send a facsimile transmission to (202) 906– 7755. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You can request additional information about this proposed information collection from Lori Quigley, Assistant Managing Director, Examinations and Supervision Operations, (202) 906– 6265, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OTS may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and respondents are not required to respond to an information collection, unless the information collection displays a currently valid OMB control number. As part of the approval process, we invite comments on the following information collection. Comments should address one or more of the following points: a. Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of OTS; b. The accuracy of OTS’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; c. Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; d. Ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of information technology. We will summarize the comments that we receive and include them in the OTS request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this notice, OTS is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection. Title of Proposal: Annual Thrift Satisfaction Survey. OMB Number: 1550–0087. Form Number: None assigned. PO 00000 Frm 00135 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22761 Regulation requirement: N/A. Description: This survey is needed to help OTS evaluate the effectiveness of the services it provides to thrifts. Type of Review: Renewal. Affected Public: Federal Savings Associations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 200. Estimated Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Burden Hours per Response: .25 hours. Estimated Total Burden: 50 hours. Clearance Officer: Marilyn K. Burton, (202) 906–6467, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552. OMB Reviewer: Mark Menchik, (202) 395–3176, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Dated: April 25, 2005. By the Office of Thrift Supervision. James E. Gilleran, Director. [FR Doc. 05–8647 Filed 4–29–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6720–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on CARES Business Plan Studies; Amended Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Public Law 92–463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Advisory Committee on CARES Business Plan Studies has changed the meeting previously scheduled at the Municipal Auditorium, 310 East 3rd Street, Big Spring, TX 79720, on Friday, May 13, 2005, from 8 a.m. until 12 noon and from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., to Wednesday, May 18, 2005, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., same location. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on proposed business plans at those VA facility sites identified in May 2004 as requiring further study by the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services (CARES) Decision document. The agenda at each meeting will include presentations on objectives of the CARES project and the project’s timeframes. Additional presentations will focus on the VA-selected contractor’s methodology and tools to develop business plan options, as well as the methodology for gathering and evaluating stakeholder input. The agenda will also accommodate public commentary on site-specific issues. E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 83 (Monday, May 2, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22760-22761]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-2066]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Open Meeting of the Area 2 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the 
States of Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, 
Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of 
Columbia)

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 2 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be 
conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is 
soliciting

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public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service 
at the Internal Revenue Service.

DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2005, from 1:30 p.m. 
to 3 p.m. e.t.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inez E. De Jesus at 1-888-912-1227, or 
(954) 423-7977.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 
10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) 
that an open meeting of the Area 2 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held 
Tuesday, May 24, 2005 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. e.t. via a telephone 
conference call. If you would like to have the TAP consider a written 
statement, please call 1-888-912-1227 or (954) 423-7977, or write Inez 
E. De Jesus, TAP Office, 1000 South Pine Island Rd., Suite 340, 
Plantation, FL 33324. Due to limited conference lines, notification of 
intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be 
made with Inez E. De Jesus. Ms. De Jesus can be reached at 1-888-912-
1227 or (954) 423-7977, or post comments to the Web site: https://
www.improveirs.org.
    The agenda will include the following: Various IRS issues.

    Dated: April 22, 2005.
Martha Curry,
Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel.
[FR Doc. E5-2066 Filed 4-29-05; 8:45 am]
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