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Approved: May 1, 2006 Glenn P. Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–6889 Filed 5–5–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 14411 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:05 May 05, 2006 Jkt 208001 Notice and request for comments; Correction ACTION: 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 take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 14411, Systemic Advocacy Issue Submission Form. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before July 7, 2006 to be assured of consideration. 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Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, individuals, notfor-profit institutions, farms, Federal, State, Local or Tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 420. Estimated Number of Response: 48 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 336. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request For Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: May 1, 2006. Allan Hopkins, IRS Reports Clearance Office. [FR Doc. E6–6891 Filed 5–5–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC); Nominations Internal Revenue Service, Treasury. ACTION: Request for nominations. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requests nominations of individuals to be considered for selection as Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) members. Interested parties may nominate themselves and/or at least one other qualified person for membership. Nominations will be accepted for current vacancies and should describe and document the applicants qualifications for membership. IRSAC is comprised of twenty (20) members; approximately half of these appointments will expire in November 2006. It is important that the IRSAC continue to represent a diverse taxpayer and stakeholder base. Accordingly, to maintain membership diversity, E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1 wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 2006 / Notices selection is based on the applicant’s qualifications as well as the segment or group that he/she represents. The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) provides an organized public forum for IRS officials and representatives of the public to discuss relevant tax administration issues. The council advises the IRS on issues that have a substantive effect on federal tax administration. As an advisory body designed to focus on broad policy matters, the IRSAC reviews existing tax policy and/or recommends policies with respect to emerging tax administration issues. The IRSAC suggests operational improvements, offers constructive observations regarding current or proposed IRS policies, programs, and procedures, and advises the IRS with respect to issues having substantive effect on federal tax administration. DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before July 31, 2006. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Ms. Jacqueline Tilghman, National Public Liaison, CL:NPL:P, Room 7559 IR, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, Attn: IRSAC Nominations; or by e-mail: public_liaison@irs.gov. Applications may be submitted by mail to the address above or faxed to 202–927–5253. 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/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jacqueline Tilghman, 202–622–6440 (not a toll-free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: IRSAC was authorized under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463., the first Advisory Group to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue—or the Commissioner’s Advisory Group (‘‘CAG’’)—was established in 1953 as a ‘‘national policy and/or issue advisory committee.’’ Renamed in 1998, the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) reflects the agency-wide scope of its focus as an advisory body to the entire agency. The IRSAC’s primary purpose is to provide an organized public forum for senior IRS executives and representatives of the public to discuss relevant tax administration issues. Conveying the public’s perception of IRS activities, the IRSAC is comprised VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:05 May 05, 2006 Jkt 208001 of individuals who bring substantial, disparate experience and diverse backgrounds on the Council’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. IRSAC members are appointed by the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and serve a term of three years. IRSAC working groups mirror the reorganized IRS and address policies and administration issues specific to three Operating Divisions (Small Business/Self Employed; Large Mid-Size Business; and Wage & Investment). 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. Jacqueline Tilghman in National Public Liaison within fifteen (15) days of receipt. In accordance with Department of Treasury Directive 21–03, a clearance process including, fingerprints, annual tax checks, a Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal and subversive name check, and a practitioner check with the Office of Professional Responsibility will be conducted. Equal opportunity practices will be followed for all appointments to the IRSAC in accordance with the Department of Treasury and IRS policies. To ensure that the recommendations of the IRSAC 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 25, 2006. Chris Neighbor, Designated Federal Official, National Public Liaison. [FR Doc. E6–6890 Filed 5–5–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26813 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Program; Availability of 2007 Grant Application Package Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document contains a notice that the IRS has made available the grant application package and guidelines (Publication 3319) for organizations interested in applying for a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) matching grant for the 2007 grant cycle (January 1, 2007, through December 31, 2007). The IRS will award a total of up to $6,000,000 (unless otherwise provided by specific Congressional appropriation) to qualifying organizations, subject to the limitations of Internal Revenue Code section 7526, for LITC matching grants. DATES: Grant applications for the 2007 grant cycle must be received by the IRS no later than 4 p.m. EDT on July 7, 2006. Send completed grant applications to: Internal Revenue Service, Taxpayer Advocate Service, LITC Program Office, TA:LITC, Attention: LITC Applications, 1111 Constitution Ave. NW., Room 1034, Washington, DC 20224. Copies of the 2007 Grant Application Package and Guidelines, IRS Publication 3319 (Rev. 5–2006), can be downloaded from the IRS Internet site at https://www.irs.gov/ advocate or ordered from the IRS Distribution Center by calling 1–800– 829–3676. Applicants can also file electronically at https://www.grants.gov. For applicants applying through the Federal Grants Web site, the Funding Number is TREAS–GRANTS–052007– 001. ADDRESSES: The LITC Program Office at 202–622–7186 (not a toll-free number) or by e-mail at LITCProgramOffice@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Background Section 7526 of the Internal Revenue Code authorizes the IRS, subject to the availability of appropriated funds, to award organizations matching grants of up to $100,000 per year for the development, expansion, or continuation of qualified low income taxpayer clinics. Section 7526 authorizes the IRS to provide grants to qualified organizations that represent low income taxpayers in controversies E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 88 (Monday, May 8, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26812-26813]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-6890]


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DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC); Nominations

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service, Treasury.

ACTION: Request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requests nominations of 
individuals to be considered for selection as Internal Revenue Service 
Advisory Council (IRSAC) members. Interested parties may nominate 
themselves and/or at least one other qualified person for membership. 
Nominations will be accepted for current vacancies and should describe 
and document the applicants qualifications for membership. IRSAC is 
comprised of twenty (20) members; approximately half of these 
appointments will expire in November 2006. It is important that the 
IRSAC continue to represent a diverse taxpayer and stakeholder base. 
Accordingly, to maintain membership diversity,

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selection is based on the applicant's qualifications as well as the 
segment or group that he/she represents.
    The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) provides an 
organized public forum for IRS officials and representatives of the 
public to discuss relevant tax administration issues. The council 
advises the IRS on issues that have a substantive effect on federal tax 
administration. As an advisory body designed to focus on broad policy 
matters, the IRSAC reviews existing tax policy and/or recommends 
policies with respect to emerging tax administration issues. The IRSAC 
suggests operational improvements, offers constructive observations 
regarding current or proposed IRS policies, programs, and procedures, 
and advises the IRS with respect to issues having substantive effect on 
federal tax administration.

DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before July 31, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Ms. Jacqueline Tilghman, 
National Public Liaison, CL:NPL:P, Room 7559 IR, 1111 Constitution 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, Attn: IRSAC Nominations; or by e-
mail: public_liaison@irs.gov. Applications may be submitted by mail to 
the address above or faxed to 202-927-5253. 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/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jacqueline Tilghman, 202-622-6440 
(not a toll-free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: IRSAC was authorized under the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463., the first Advisory Group to 
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue--or the Commissioner's Advisory 
Group (``CAG'')--was established in 1953 as a ``national policy and/or 
issue advisory committee.''
    Renamed in 1998, the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council 
(IRSAC) reflects the agency-wide scope of its focus as an advisory body 
to the entire agency. The IRSAC's primary purpose is to provide an 
organized public forum for senior IRS executives and representatives of 
the public to discuss relevant tax administration issues.
    Conveying the public's perception of IRS activities, the IRSAC is 
comprised of individuals who bring substantial, disparate experience 
and diverse backgrounds on the Council'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.
    IRSAC members are appointed by the Commissioner of the Internal 
Revenue Service and serve a term of three years. IRSAC working groups 
mirror the reorganized IRS and address policies and administration 
issues specific to three Operating Divisions (Small Business/Self 
Employed; Large Mid-Size Business; and Wage & Investment). 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. Jacqueline Tilghman in National Public 
Liaison within fifteen (15) days of receipt. In accordance with 
Department of Treasury Directive 21-03, a clearance process including, 
fingerprints, annual tax checks, a Federal Bureau of Investigation 
criminal and subversive name check, and a practitioner check with the 
Office of Professional Responsibility will be conducted.
    Equal opportunity practices will be followed for all appointments 
to the IRSAC in accordance with the Department of Treasury and IRS 
policies. To ensure that the recommendations of the IRSAC 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 25, 2006.
Chris Neighbor,
Designated Federal Official, National Public Liaison.
 [FR Doc. E6-6890 Filed 5-5-06; 8:45 am]
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