Renewal Charter and Filing Letters for the IRS Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities, 70112-70113 [05-22725]
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Issued in Washington, DC, this 14th day of
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David B. Horner,
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Renewal Charter and Filing Letters for
the IRS Advisory Committee on Tax
Exempt and Government Entities
Internal Revenue Service (IRS);
Tax Exempt and Government Entities
Division.
ACTION: Notice of Renewal Charter and
Filing Letters.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public
Law 92–462, a renewal charter has been
filed for the IRS Advisory Committee on
Tax Exempt and Government Entities
(ACT). The renewal charter was filed on
Aug. 5, 2005, with the Committee on
Finance of the United States Senate, the
Committee on Ways and Means of the
U.S. House of Representatives, and the
Library of Congress. The renewal charter
and copies of these filing letters are
attached.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt
and Government Entities (ACT),
governed by the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, is
an organized public forum for
discussion of relevant employee plans,
exempt organizations, tax-exempt
bonds, and federal, state, locate, and
Indian tribal government issues between
officials of the IRS and representatives
of the above communities. The ACT also
enables the IRS to receive regular input
with respect to the development and
implementation of IRS policy
concerning these communities. ACT
members present the interested public’s
observations about current or proposed
IRS policies, programs, and procedures,
as well as suggest improvements.
Dated: November 7, 2005.
Steven J. Pyrek,
Designated Federal Official, Tax Exempt and
Government Entities Division, Internal
Revenue Service.
Charter for the Advisory Committee on
Tax Exempt and Government Entities of
the Internal Revenue Service
This charter is being established and
filed in accordance with the provisions
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act,
public Law 92–463, enacted October 6,
1972.
A. Official Title. The group’s official
title is the Advisory Committee on Tax
Exempt and Government Entities (ACT).
B. Objective and Scope. The ACT is
established to provide an organized
public forum for discussion of relevant
employee plans, exempt organizations,
tax-exempt bond, and federal, state,
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local and Indian tribal government
issues between officials of the Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) and
representatives of the employee plans,
exempt organizations, tax-exempt bond,
and federal, state, local and Indian tribal
government communities; and to enable
the IRS to receive regular input with
respect to the development and
implementation of tax administration
issues affecting those communities. The
ACT members will present in an
organized an constructive fashion the
interested public’s observations about
current or proposed Tax Exempt and
Government Entities Division programs
and procedures and will suggest
improvements. The ACT’s role is
especially important at this time due to
its participation in the on-going IRS
modernization and restructuring
process.
The ACT is authorized to advise the
Commissioner, Tax Exempt and
Government Entities Division on
employee plans, exempt organizations,
tax-exempt bond, and federal, state,
local and Indian tribal government
issues. The Commissioner, Tax Exempt
and Government Entities Division, or
his or her functional successor, will
assure that the size and operational
representation of the ACT results in a
balanced membership and includes
representatives from the employee
plans, exempt organizations, tax-exempt
bond, and federal, state, local and
Indian tribal government communities.
Nominations will be solicited from
professional and public interest groups,
the IRS, the Department of the Treasury,
Congress and the general public. ACT
members are appointed by the Secretary
of the Treasury upon recommendation
of the Commissioner, Tax Exempt and
Government Entities, and serve a term
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of two years, with the possibility of
renewal for an additional year of
service, with the approval of the
Commissioner, Tax Exempt and
Government Entities Division.
C. Time Period. Due to the constant
need for the IRS to receive advice on tax
administration issues, the ACT is a
continuing advisory committee that
operates under a two-year charter.
D. Authority and Reporting. The
establishment and operation of the ACT
is based on the authority to administer
the Internal Revenue laws conferred
upon the Secretary of the Treasury by
section 7802 of the Internal Revenue
Code and delegated to the
Commissioner of Internal Revenue. The
ACT reports to the Commissioner, Tax
Exempt and Government Entities or his
or her functional successor.
E. Support Services. The IRS provides
the necessary support services for ACT.
F. Duties. The ACT’s duties are to
research, analyze, consider and make
recommendations on a wide range of tax
administration issues relating to
employee plans, exempt organizations,
tax exempt bonds, and federal, state,
local and Indian tribal goverments.
G. Annual Operating Cost. The
estimated annual operating costs are
$62,000 and 1 staff year. Annual
operating costs include travel, staff
salary, and representation fund
operating expenses. Committee
members are not paid for their time or
service. Members will be reimbursed for
their travel-related expenses to attend a
public meeting and scheduled working
meetings, in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
5703 (as for persons employed
intermittently in government service).
Except as expressly stated above, the
Government shall not be responsible for
any expenses incurred by or on behalf
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of ACT members as a result of their
application to, membership in, and
activities on behalf of the ACT.
H. Number and Frequency of
Meetings. The ACT will normally hold
one 1-day public meeting, four 2-day
working meetings, and an orientation
session each year. Other meetings will
be scheduled as necessary.
I. Termination Date. The termination
date for the ACT is 2 years from the
filing date stated in paragraph ‘‘J.’’
J. Filing Date. The date of filing of this
charter is Aug. 5, 2005.
Approved:
Dated: June 21, 2005.
Mark W. Everson,
Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
Approved:
Dated: July 20, 2005.
Paul W. Curry,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Management.
Mr. Richard Yarnall
Federal Advisory Committee Desk
Anglo-American Acquisitions Division
Library of Congress
101 Independence Avenue, SE.
Washington, DC 20540–4172
Dear Mr. Yarnall:
Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, I am
filing the renewal charter for the Advisory
Committee on Tax Exempt and Government
Entities.
I have enclosed a copy of the renewal charter,
along with copies of letters filing the renewal
charter with the Committee on Finance of the
United States Senate and the Committee on
Ways and Means of the U.S. House of
Representatives.
Sincerely,
Paul W. Curry,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Management.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Renewal Charter and Filing Letters for the IRS Advisory Committee
on Tax Exempt and Government Entities
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Tax Exempt and Government
Entities Division.
ACTION: Notice of Renewal Charter and Filing Letters.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public
Law 92-462, a renewal charter has been filed for the IRS Advisory
Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT). The renewal
charter was filed on Aug. 5, 2005, with the Committee on Finance of the
United States Senate, the Committee on Ways and Means of the U.S. House
of Representatives, and the Library of Congress. The renewal charter
and copies of these filing letters are attached.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and
Government Entities (ACT), governed by the Federal Advisory Committee
Act, Public Law 92-463, is an organized public forum for discussion of
relevant employee plans, exempt organizations, tax-exempt bonds, and
federal, state, locate, and Indian tribal government issues between
officials of the IRS and representatives of the above communities. The
ACT also enables the IRS to receive regular input with respect to the
development and implementation of IRS policy concerning these
communities. ACT members present the interested public's observations
about current or proposed IRS policies, programs, and procedures, as
well as suggest improvements.
Dated: November 7, 2005.
Steven J. Pyrek,
Designated Federal Official, Tax Exempt and Government Entities
Division, Internal Revenue Service.
Charter for the Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government
Entities of the Internal Revenue Service
This charter is being established and filed in accordance with the
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, public Law 92-463,
enacted October 6, 1972.
A. Official Title. The group's official title is the Advisory
Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT).
B. Objective and Scope. The ACT is established to provide an
organized public forum for discussion of relevant employee plans,
exempt organizations, tax-exempt bond, and federal, state,
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local and Indian tribal government issues between officials of the
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and representatives of the employee
plans, exempt organizations, tax-exempt bond, and federal, state, local
and Indian tribal government communities; and to enable the IRS to
receive regular input with respect to the development and
implementation of tax administration issues affecting those
communities. The ACT members will present in an organized an
constructive fashion the interested public's observations about current
or proposed Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division programs and
procedures and will suggest improvements. The ACT's role is especially
important at this time due to its participation in the on-going IRS
modernization and restructuring process.
The ACT is authorized to advise the Commissioner, Tax Exempt and
Government Entities Division on employee plans, exempt organizations,
tax-exempt bond, and federal, state, local and Indian tribal government
issues. The Commissioner, Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division,
or his or her functional successor, will assure that the size and
operational representation of the ACT results in a balanced membership
and includes representatives from the employee plans, exempt
organizations, tax-exempt bond, and federal, state, local and Indian
tribal government communities. Nominations will be solicited from
professional and public interest groups, the IRS, the Department of the
Treasury, Congress and the general public. ACT members are appointed by
the Secretary of the Treasury upon recommendation of the Commissioner,
Tax Exempt and Government Entities, and serve a term of two years, with
the possibility of renewal for an additional year of service, with the
approval of the Commissioner, Tax Exempt and Government Entities
Division.
C. Time Period. Due to the constant need for the IRS to receive
advice on tax administration issues, the ACT is a continuing advisory
committee that operates under a two-year charter.
D. Authority and Reporting. The establishment and operation of the
ACT is based on the authority to administer the Internal Revenue laws
conferred upon the Secretary of the Treasury by section 7802 of the
Internal Revenue Code and delegated to the Commissioner of Internal
Revenue. The ACT reports to the Commissioner, Tax Exempt and Government
Entities or his or her functional successor.
E. Support Services. The IRS provides the necessary support
services for ACT.
F. Duties. The ACT's duties are to research, analyze, consider and
make recommendations on a wide range of tax administration issues
relating to employee plans, exempt organizations, tax exempt bonds, and
federal, state, local and Indian tribal goverments.
G. Annual Operating Cost. The estimated annual operating costs are
$62,000 and 1 staff year. Annual operating costs include travel, staff
salary, and representation fund operating expenses. Committee members
are not paid for their time or service. Members will be reimbursed for
their travel-related expenses to attend a public meeting and scheduled
working meetings, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5703 (as for persons
employed intermittently in government service). Except as expressly
stated above, the Government shall not be responsible for any expenses
incurred by or on behalf of ACT members as a result of their
application to, membership in, and activities on behalf of the ACT.
H. Number and Frequency of Meetings. The ACT will normally hold one
1-day public meeting, four 2-day working meetings, and an orientation
session each year. Other meetings will be scheduled as necessary.
I. Termination Date. The termination date for the ACT is 2 years
from the filing date stated in paragraph ``J.''
J. Filing Date. The date of filing of this charter is Aug. 5, 2005.
Approved:
Dated: June 21, 2005.
Mark W. Everson,
Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
Approved:
Dated: July 20, 2005.
Paul W. Curry,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Management.
Mr. Richard Yarnall
Federal Advisory Committee Desk
Anglo-American Acquisitions Division
Library of Congress
101 Independence Avenue, SE.
Washington, DC 20540-4172
Dear Mr. Yarnall:
Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public
Law 92-463, I am filing the renewal charter for the Advisory
Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities.
I have enclosed a copy of the renewal charter, along with copies of
letters filing the renewal charter with the Committee on Finance of
the United States Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the
U.S. House of Representatives.
Sincerely,
Paul W. Curry,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Management.
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