Public Meeting of the President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform, 59803 [05-20577]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 197 / Thursday, October 13, 2005 / Notices acting on behalf of such user) regarding cessation of service over the line either is pending with the Surface Transportation Board or with any U.S. District Court or has been decided in favor of complainant within the 2-year period; and (4) the requirements at 49 CFR 1105.7 (environmental reports), 49 CFR 1105.8 (historic reports), 49 CFR 1105.11 (transmittal letter), 49 CFR 1105.12 (newspaper publication), and 49 CFR 1152.50(d)(1) (notice to governmental agencies) have been met. As a condition to this exemption, any employee adversely affected by the abandonment shall be protected under Oregon Short Line R. Co.— Abandonment—Goshen, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979). To address whether this condition adequately protects affected employees, a petition for partial revocation under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) must be filed. Provided no formal expression of intent to file an offer of financial assistance (OFA) has been received, this exemption will be effective on November 12, 2005, unless stayed pending reconsideration. Petitions to stay that do not involve environmental issues,1 formal expressions of intent to file an OFA under 49 CFR 1152.27(c)(2),2 and trail use/rail banking requests under 49 CFR 1152.29 must be filed by October 21, 2005. Petitions to reopen or requests for public use conditions under 49 CFR 1152.28 must be filed by November 2, 2005, with the Surface Transportation Board, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423– 0001. A copy of any petition filed with the Board should be sent to WCL’s representative: Michael J. Barron, Jr., CN, 17641 S. Ashland Avenue, Homewood, IL 60430–1345. If the verified notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void ab initio. WCL has filed environmental and historic reports that address the effects, if any, of the abandonment on the environment and historic resources. SEA will issue an environmental assessment (EA) by October 18, 2005. Interested persons may obtain a copy of the EA by writing to SEA (Room 500, 1 The Board will grant a stay if an informed decision on environmental issues (whether raised by a party or by the Board’s Section of Environmental Analysis (SEA) in its independent investigation) cannot be made before the exemption’s effective date. See Exemption of Outof-Service Rail Lines, 5 I.C.C.2d 377 (1989). Any request for a stay should be filed as soon as possible so that the Board may take appropriate action before the exemption’s effective date. 2 Each OFA must be accompanied by the filing fee, which is currently set at $1,200. See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25). VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:14 Oct 12, 2005 Jkt 208001 Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC 20423–0001) or by calling SEA, at (202) 565–1539. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 800–877–8339.] Comments on environmental and historic preservation matters must be filed within 15 days after the EA becomes available to the public. Environmental, historic preservation, public use, or trail use/rail banking conditions will be imposed, where appropriate, in a subsequent decision. Pursuant to the provisions of 49 CFR 1152.29(e)(2), WCL shall file a notice of consummation with the Board to signify that it has exercised the authority granted and fully abandoned the line. If consummation has not been effected by WCL’s filing of a notice of consummation by October 13, 2006, and there are no legal or regulatory barriers to consummation, the authority to abandon will automatically expire. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at ‘‘https:// www.stb.dot.gov.’’ Decided: October 6, 2005. By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of Proceedings. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–20528 Filed 10–12–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Public Meeting of the President’s Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform Department of the Treasury. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: This notice advises all interested persons of the location of the October 18, 2005, public meeting of the President’s Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform. This meeting was previously announced in 70 FR 57923 (October 4, 2005). DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, in Washington, DC, and will begin at 9 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center Amphitheater, Concourse Level, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Panel staff at (202) 927–2TAX (927– 2829) (not a toll-free call) or e-mail info@taxreformpanel.gov (please do not send comments to this box). Additional PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 59803 information is available at https:// www.taxreformpanel.gov. Dated: October 11, 2005. Mark S. Kaizen, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. 05–20577 Filed 10–12–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4811–33–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Appointment of Members to the Legal Division Performance Review Board Under the authority granted to me as General Counsel of the Department of the Treasury, including the authority conferred by 31 U.S.C. 301 and Treasury Department Order No. 101–5 (revised), and pursuant to the Civil Service Reform Act, I hereby appoint the following individuals to the General Counsel Panel of the Legal Division Performance Review Board for Fiscal Year 2005: James W. Carroll, Jr., Deputy General Counsel, who shall serve as Chairperson; Thomas M. McGivern, Assistant to the General Counsel (Legislation & Litigation); Russell L. Munk, Assistant General Counsel (International Affairs); Kenneth R. Schmalzbach, Assistant General Counsel (General Law and Ethics); Roberta K. McInerney, Assistant General Counsel (Banking and Finance); Marilyn L. Muench, Deputy Assistant General Counsel (International Affairs); Peter A. Bieger, Deputy Assistant General Counsel (Banking and Finance); Daniel P. Shaver, Chief Counsel, United States Mint; Robert M. Tobiassen, Chief Counsel, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau; Sean M. Thornton, Chief Counsel, Office of Foreign Assets Control; Brian L. Ferrell, Chief Counsel, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network; Michael J. Davidson, Chief Counsel, Bureau of Engraving & Printing; and Margaret V. Marquette, Chief Counsel, Financial Management Service. Dated: October 6, 2005. Arnold I. Havens, General Counsel. [FR Doc. 05–20476 Filed 10–12–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4811–37–P E:\FR\FM\13OCN1.SGM 13OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 197 (Thursday, October 13, 2005)]
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[FR Doc No: 05-20577]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Public Meeting of the President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax 
Reform

AGENCY: Department of the Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice advises all interested persons of the location of 
the October 18, 2005, public meeting of the President's Advisory Panel 
on Federal Tax Reform. This meeting was previously announced in 70 FR 
57923 (October 4, 2005).

DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, in 
Washington, DC, and will begin at 9 a.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Ronald Reagan Building & 
International Trade Center Amphitheater, Concourse Level, 1300 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Panel staff at (202) 927-2TAX 
(927-2829) (not a toll-free call) or e-mail info@taxreformpanel.gov 
(please do not send comments to this box). Additional information is 
available at https://www.taxreformpanel.gov.

    Dated: October 11, 2005.
Mark S. Kaizen,
Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-20577 Filed 10-12-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4811-33-P
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