Open Meeting of the Wage & Investment Reducing Taxpayer Burden (Notices) Issue Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, 7512-7513 [E7-2594]

Download as PDF 7512 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 31 / Thursday, February 15, 2007 / Notices for Form W–7, Application for IRS Individual Tax Identification Number (For Non-U.S. Citizens or Nationals). 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 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: February 8, 2007. Glenn P. Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–2626 Filed 2–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Recruitment Notice for the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Treasury. ACTION: Notice. ycherry on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice for Recruitment of IRS Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) Members. DATES: March 19, 2007 through April 30, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bernard Coston at 404–338–8408. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the Department of the VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:37 Feb 14, 2007 Jkt 211001 Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are inviting individuals to help improve the nation’s tax agency by applying to be members of the TAP. Note: Highly-ranked applicants not selected as members may be placed on a roster of replacements who will be eligible to fill vacancies that may occur on the Panel. The mission of the TAP is to provide citizen input into enhancing IRS customer satisfaction and service by identifying problems and making recommendations for improvement of IRS systems and procedures and elevating the identified problems to the appropriate IRS official. The TAP serves as an advisory body to the Secretary of the Treasury, the Commissioner of Internal Revenue and the National Taxpayer Advocate. TAP members will participate in subcommittees which channel their feedback to the IRS. The IRS is seeking applicants who have an interest in good government, a personal commitment to volunteer approximately 300 to 500 hours a year, and a desire to help improve IRS customer service. To the extent possible, the IRS would like to ensure a balanced TAP membership representing a crosssection of the taxpaying public throughout the United States. Potential candidates must be U.S. citizens, compliant with Federal, State and local taxes, and able to pass a background investigation. TAP Members are a diverse group of citizens who work as valuable partners of the IRS by providing input from taxpayers on ways to improve IRS customer service and administration of the Federal tax system. In order to be an effective member of TAP, applicants must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to (1) Identify grassroots taxpayer issues by soliciting input directly from taxpayers and (2) work effectively with TAP committees, and IRS program staff, to research and analyze issues, develop solutions, and make recommendations to the IRS on ways to improve programs and procedures. TAP members work to identify and solve problems by actively participating in committee meetings by: expressing their views; listening to the views of others, showing a willingness to explore new ideas, and contributing their knowledge and experience in committee deliberations. TAP Members should have good communications skills and be able to make effective presentations about IRS programs, procedures, and TAP activities, while clearly distinguishing between TAP positions and their personal viewpoints. Interested applicants should visit the TAP website at www.improveirs.org to PO 00000 Frm 00126 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 complete the on-line application or call the toll free number 1–888–912–1227 to complete the initial phone screen and request that an application be mailed. The opening date for submitting applications is March 19, 2007 and the deadline for submitting applications is April 30, 2007. The most qualified candidates will complete a panel interview. Finalists will be ranked by experience and suitability. The Secretary of the Treasury will review the recommended candidates and make final selections. Questions regarding the selection of TAP members may be directed to Bernard Coston, Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, Internal Revenue Service at 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 1314, Washington, DC 20224 or 404–338–8408. Dated: February 9, 2007. John Fay, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E7–2592 Filed 2–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Wage & Investment Reducing Taxpayer Burden (Notices) Issue Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice of time change. AGENCY: SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Wage & Investment Reducing Taxpayer Burden (Notices) Issue Committee of the 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. DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, March 1, 2007 from 1 p.m. ET. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sallie Chavez at 1–888–912–1227, or 954–423–7979. 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 Wage & Investment Reducing Taxpayer Burden (Notices) Issue Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Thursday, March 1, 2007 from 1:00 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 E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 31 / Thursday, February 15, 2007 / Notices or 954–423–7979, or write Sallie Chavez, TAP Office, 1000 South Pine Island Road, 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 Sallie Chavez. Ms. Chavez can be reached at 1–888–912– 1227 or 954–423–7979, or post comments to the Web site: https:// www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include: Various IRS issues. Dated: February 9, 2007. John Fay, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E7–2594 Filed 2–14–07; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Thrift Supervision Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request—Charter Conversions Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. ycherry on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. OTS is soliciting public comments on the proposal. DATES: Submit written comments on or before March 19, 2007. ADDRESSES: Send comments, referring to the collection by title of the proposal or by OMB approval number, to OMB and OTS at these addresses: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk Officer for OTS, U.S. Office of Management and Budget, 725– 17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or by fax to (202) 395–6974; and Information Collection Comments, Chief Counsel’s Office, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., 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 public.info@ots.treas.gov, or send a facsimile transmission to (202) 906– 7755. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:37 Feb 14, 2007 Jkt 211001 You may access a copy of Form 1582 with the proposed changes in redline on OTS’s website at www.ots.treas.gov or you may request a copy from Donald W. Dwyer, Director, Applications, (202) 906–6414. To obtain a copy of the submission to OMB, please contact Marilyn K. Burton at marilyn.burton@ots.treas.gov, (202) 906–6467, or facsimile number (202) 906–6518, Litigation Division, Chief Counsel’s Office, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552. Dated: February 9, 2007. Deborah Dakin, Senior Deputy Chief Counsel, Regulations and Legislation Division. [FR Doc. E7–2648 Filed 2–14–07; 8:45 am] 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. OMB Number: 1550–0007. Form Number: OTS Form 1582. Regulation requirement: 12 CFR 543.8, 543.9, and 552.2–6. Description: Section 5 of the Home Owners’ Loan Act and 12 CFR 543.8 and 552.2–6 require OTS to act on requests by depository institutions proposing to convert to Federal savings association charters. With this renewal, OTS is making technical, nonsubstantive changes to Form 1582. The current Form 1582 only addresses applications for conversion from a state-chartered stock or mutual association to a federal stock or mutual association. The revisions made to Form 1582 allow it to be used in applications for approval of conversions of depository institutions to federal savings associations. Type of Review: Renewal. Affected Public: Depository institutions as defined in 12 CFR 552.13. Estimated Number of Respondents: 18. Estimated Frequency of Response: Event-generated. Estimated Burden Hours per Response: 4 hours. Estimated Total Burden: 72 hours. Clearance Officer: Marilyn K. Burton, (202) 906–6467, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552. OMB Reviewer: Desk Officer for OTS, Fax: (202) 395–6974, U.S. Office of Management and Budget, 725—17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. AGENCY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BILLING CODE 4830–01–P 7513 PO 00000 Frm 00127 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE 6720–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Allowance for Private Purchase of an Outer Burial Receptacle in Lieu of a Government-Furnished Graveliner for a Grave in a VA National Cemetery ACTION: Department of Veterans Affairs. Notice. SUMMARY: Public Law 104–275 was enacted on October 9, 1996. It allowed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a monetary allowance towards the private purchase of an outer burial receptacle for use in a VA national cemetery. Under VA regulation (38 CFR 38.629), the allowance is equal to the average cost of Governmentfurnished graveliners less any administrative costs to VA. The law provides a veteran’s survivors with the option of selecting a Governmentfurnished graveliner for use in a VA national cemetery where such use is authorized. The purpose of this Notice is to notify interested parties of the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners, administrative costs that relate to processing a claim, and the amount of the allowance payable for qualifying interments that occur during calendar year 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Ciolek, Budget and Finance Service (41B1), National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: 202–273–5161 (this is not a toll-free number). Under 38 U.S.C. 2306(e)(3) and Pub. L. 104–275, Section 213, VA may provide a monetary allowance for the private purchase of an outer burial receptacle for use in a VA national cemetery where its use is authorized. The allowance for qualified interments that occur during calendar year 2007 is the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners in fiscal year 2006, less the administrative costs incurred by VA in processing and paying the allowance in lieu of the Government-furnished graveliner. The average cost of Governmentfurnished graveliners is determined by taking VA’s total cost during a fiscal SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 31 (Thursday, February 15, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7512-7513]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-2594]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Open Meeting of the Wage & Investment Reducing Taxpayer Burden 
(Notices) Issue Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of time change.

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SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Wage & Investment Reducing Taxpayer 
Burden (Notices) Issue Committee of the 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.

DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, March 1, 2007 from 1 p.m. ET.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sallie Chavez at 1-888-912-1227, or 
954-423-7979.

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 Wage & Investment Reducing Taxpayer Burden 
(Notices) Issue Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held 
Thursday, March 1, 2007 from 1:00 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

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or 954-423-7979, or write Sallie Chavez, TAP Office, 1000 South Pine 
Island Road, 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 Sallie Chavez. Ms. Chavez can 
be reached at 1-888-912-1227 or 954-423-7979, or post comments to the 
Web site: https://www.improveirs.org.
    The agenda will include: Various IRS issues.

    Dated: February 9, 2007.
John Fay,
Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel.
[FR Doc. E7-2594 Filed 2-14-07; 8:45 am]
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