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), 49375-49376 [E5-4609]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 162 / Tuesday, August 23, 2005 / Notices Acceptance Testing System (ATS) in November 2004. For the 2005 filing season, many IRS e-file transmitters began successfully using the encrypted solutions, discontinuing use of nonencrypted transmissions whether by dedicated or dial-up links on the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) for filers of Forms 940, 941, 1040, 1041, 1065, electronic tax documents, state Acknowledgment Files, and 990 family and 1120 family who are using the Electronic Management System. Internet Transmission Filers Recognizing that the majority of ecommerce and e-government applications are migrating to the Internet and using standard technologies, the Internal Revenue Service has provided the ability for authorized e-file Trading Partners to electronically transmit return information via an IRS-provided and certified secure Internet transport. Use of this secure Internet transport will require the use of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Version 3.0 using 128-bit encryption keys in an operational mode using the current modem based file transmission commands within a client commonly termed ‘‘TELNET/S’’. Note that EMS is unable to support the FTP protocol over the TELNET/S connection, but will continue to support Zmodem, YModem Batch, and XModem 1K protocols. Dedicated Line Filers Based on an analysis of various e-file trading partner capabilities, the Internal Revenue Service began permitting the use of a minimum 128-bit Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) approved but trading partner-chosen, procured, and installed method of encryption for use on trading partnerprovided dedicated line(s), effective for the 2005 Filing Season. These dedicated lines’ termination points may continue to be at the Martinsburg and Memphis EMS locations and may continue to use the existing TELNET and FTP protocol methods. Transmitters may install new encrypted lines, including ISDN, if they are approved by IRS. IRS sent to each trading partner with a dedicated line a revised annual Dedicated Leased Line Application on which the Trading Partner must identify the evaluation number referencing the chosen encryption method (e.g., Brand, Model Number, FIPS 140-x, Evaluation Number xxx, and Evaluation Date). Means of termination points for encrypted transmissions for dedicated line users could vary, determined by user configuration. IRS will contact each dedicated leased line Trading Partner VerDate Aug<18>2005 15:03 Aug 22, 2005 Jkt 205001 after receiving a revised dedicated leased line application. IRS is discontinuing support of dedicated lines’ on IRS network equipment for filers of individual returns on November 1, 2005 and for business returns on December 30, 2005. Cost Impacts and Taxpayer Burdens The cost impact of the Internet SSL method to IRS e-filers is expected to be minimal. Support for SSL is provided at no extra cost in most Operating Systems available for the last five years, and is supported by the majority of Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The transmitters will incur the cost of the ISP, however, many of them already have and use an ISP. Currently the transmitters must pay for the long distance telephone call to the IRS frontend sites, and must make multiple calls if their transmission volume is high. Historic technologies also incur ‘‘dropped’’ calls. With use of the Internet, these occurrences should be reduced. Additionally, dial up access to ISPs are normally via local calls, including alternate phone numbers. Throughput transmission times to EMS have been very fast via the Internet. ADDRESSES: Authorized IRS e-file Software Developers and dedicated leased line transmitters who have not requested the encryption solution documentation, should immediately email requests with the ‘‘Doing-BusinessAs’’ Company name, ETIN, and EFIN to efile.transmission.encryption@irs.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions will also be taken over the telephone. Call Carolyn Davis—202– 283–0589 (not a toll-free number). You may write to Carolyn E. Davis, Senior Program Analyst, IRS, Electronic Tax Administration, OS:CIO:I:ET:S:TP, 5000 Ellin Road, Room C4–187, Lanham, MD 20706. Dated: August 17, 2005. Kim Cooper, Acting Director, Strategic Services Division, Electronic Tax Administration. [FR Doc. E5–4613 Filed 8–22–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Multilingual Initiative (MLI) Issue Committee Will be Conducted (Via Teleconference) Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00121 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 49375 SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Multilingual Initiative (MLI) Issue Committee will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, September 13, 2005 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET. 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 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Multilingual Initiative Issue Committee will be held Tuesday, September 13, 2005 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET 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: August 18, 2005. Martha Curry, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. 05–16717 Filed 8–22–05; 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: SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 2 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1 49376 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 162 / Tuesday, August 23, 2005 / Notices The meeting will be held Tuesday, September 20, 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, September 20, 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. DATES: Dated: August 18, 2005. Martha Curry, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E5–4609 Filed 8–22–05; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Thrift Supervision Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request—Annual Thrift Satisfaction Survey DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Area 7 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of Alaska, California, Hawaii, and Nevada) Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 7 committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. The TAP will use citizen input to make recommendations to the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, September 22, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Peterson O’Brien at 1–888–912– 1227, or 206–220–6096. 15:03 Aug 22, 2005 Dated: August 18, 2005. Martha Curry, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E5–4612 Filed 8–22–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P BILLING CODE 4830–01–P VerDate Aug<18>2005 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 7 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Thursday, September 22, 2005 from 12:30 p.m. Pacific time to 1:30 p.m. Pacific time via a telephone conference call. The public is invited to make oral comments. Individual comments will be limited to 5 minutes. If you would like to have the TAP consider a written statement, please call 1–888–912–1227 or 206–220–6096, or write to Mary Peterson O’Brien, TAP Office, 915 2nd Avenue, MS W–406, Seattle, WA 98174 or you can contact us at https:// www.improveirs.org. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be made with Mary Peterson O’Brien. Ms. O’Brien can be reached at 1–888–912– 1227 or 206–220–6096. The agenda will include the following: Various IRS issues. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Jkt 205001 Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. OTS is soliciting public comments on the proposal. DATES: Submit written comments on or before September 22, 2005. ADDRESSES: Send comments, referring to the collection by title of the proposal or by OMB approval number, to OMB and OTS at these addresses: Mark D. Menchik, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503, or e-mail to mmenchik@omb.eop.gov; and Information Collection Comments, Chief Counsel’s Office, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., PO 00000 Frm 00122 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Washington, DC 20552, by fax to (202) 906–6518, or by e-mail to infocollection.comments@ots.treas.gov. OTS will post comments and the related index on the OTS Internet Site at https://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. To obtain a copy of the submission to OMB, contact Marilyn K. Burton at marilyn.burton@ots.treas.gov, (202) 906–6467, or facsimile number (202) 906–6518, Chief Counsel’s Office, 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. Title of Proposal: Annual Thrift Satisfaction Survey. OMB Number: 1550–0087. Form Number: None assigned. 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 D. Menchik, (202) 395–3176, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: August 9, 2005. Deborah Dakin, Senior Deputy Chief Counsel, Regulations and Legislation Division. [FR Doc. 05–16730 Filed 8–22–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6720–01–P E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 162 (Tuesday, August 23, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49375-49376]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-4609]


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

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DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, September 20, 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, September 20, 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: August 18, 2005.
Martha Curry,
Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel.
[FR Doc. E5-4609 Filed 8-22-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P
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