Departmental Offices; Debt Management Advisory Committee Meeting, 18747 [07-1826]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 71 / Friday, April 13, 2007 / Notices Description: TTB F 5110.56 is used by proprietors of Distilled Spirits Plants (DSPs) and Alcohol Fuel Plants to file bond coverage with TTB. Using this form, these proprietors may file coverage and/or withdraw coverage for one plant or multiple plants. With this form proprietors of DSPs may also provide operations coverage for adjacent wine cellars. The bond may be secured through a surety company or it may be secured with collateral (cash, Treasury Bonds or Treasury Notes). The bond protects the revenue by ensuring adequate assets are available to pay tax liabilities. Respondents: Business and other for profits. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 232 hours. Clearance Officer: Frank Foote, (202) 927–9347, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Room 200 East, 1310 G. Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. OMB Reviewer: Alexander T. Hunt, (202) 395–7316, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Michael A. Robinson, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–7033 Filed 4–12–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–31–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Departmental Offices; Debt Management Advisory Committee Meeting Notice is hereby given, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. App. 2, 10(a)(2), that a meeting will be held at the Hay-Adams Hotel, 16th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC., on May 1, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. of the following debt management advisory committee: pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee of the Bond Market Association (to be know upon amendment of its charter as the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee of The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association). The agenda for the meeting provides for a charge by the Secretary of the Treasury or his designate that the Committee discuss particular issues, and a working session. Following the working session, the Committee will present a written report of its recommendations. The meeting will be closed to the public, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. App. 2, 10(d) and Pub. L. 103– 202, 202(c)(1)(B) (31 U.S.C. 3121 note). This notice shall constitute my determination, pursuant to the authority placed in heads of agencies by 5 U.S.C. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:52 Apr 12, 2007 Jkt 211001 App. 2 10(d) and vested in me by Treasury Department Order No. 101–05, that the meeting will consist of discussions and debates of the issues presented to the Committee by the Secretary of the Treasury and the making of recommendations of the Committee to the Secretary, pursuant to Pub. L. 103–202, 202(c)(1)(B). Thus, this information is exempt from disclosure under that provision and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3)(B). In addition, the meeting is concerned with information that is exempt from disclosure under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(A). The public interest requires that such meetings be closed to the public because the Treasury Department requires frank and full advice from representatives of the financial community prior to making its final decisions on major financing operations. Historically, this advise has been offered by debt management advisory committees established by the several major segments of the financial community. When so utilized, such a committee is recognized to be an advisory committee under 5 U.S.C. App. 2, 3. Although the Treasury’s final announcement of financing plans may not reflect the recommendations provided in reports of the Committee, premature disclosure of the Committee’s deliberations and reports would be likely to lead to significant financial speculation in the securities market. Thus, this meeting falls within the exemption covered by 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(A). Treasury staff will provide a technical briefing to the press on the day before the Committee meeting, following the release of a statement of economic conditions, financing estimates and technical charts. This briefing will give the press an opportunity to ask questions about financing projections and technical charts. The day after the Committee meeting, Treasury will release the minutes of the meeting, any charts that were discussed at the meeting, and the Committee’s report to the Secretary. The Office of Debt Management is responsible for maintaining records of debt management advisory committee meetings and for providing annual reports setting forth a summary of Committee activities and such other matters as may be informative to the public consistent with the policy of 5 U.S.C. 552(b). The Designated Federal Officer or other responsible agency official who may be contacted for additional information is Karthik Ramahnathan, Director, Office of Debt Management, at (202) 622–2042. PO 00000 Frm 00128 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18747 Dated: April 6, 2007. Anthony W. Ryan, Assistant Secretary Financial Markets. [FR Doc. 07–1826 Filed 4–12–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–25–M DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 6524 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: 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, Pub. L. 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 6524, Office of Chief Counsel—Application. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before June 12, 2007 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn P. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 71 (Friday, April 13, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 18747]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-1826]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Departmental Offices; Debt Management Advisory Committee Meeting

    Notice is hereby given, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. App. 2, 10(a)(2), that 
a meeting will be held at the Hay-Adams Hotel, 16th Street and 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC., on May 1, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. 
of the following debt management advisory committee:

    Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee of the Bond Market 
Association (to be know upon amendment of its charter as the 
Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee of The Securities Industry and 
Financial Markets Association).

    The agenda for the meeting provides for a charge by the Secretary 
of the Treasury or his designate that the Committee discuss particular 
issues, and a working session. Following the working session, the 
Committee will present a written report of its recommendations. The 
meeting will be closed to the public, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. App. 2, 
10(d) and Pub. L. 103-202, 202(c)(1)(B) (31 U.S.C. 3121 note).
    This notice shall constitute my determination, pursuant to the 
authority placed in heads of agencies by 5 U.S.C. App. 2 10(d) and 
vested in me by Treasury Department Order No. 101-05, that the meeting 
will consist of discussions and debates of the issues presented to the 
Committee by the Secretary of the Treasury and the making of 
recommendations of the Committee to the Secretary, pursuant to Pub. L. 
103-202, 202(c)(1)(B). Thus, this information is exempt from disclosure 
under that provision and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3)(B). In addition, the 
meeting is concerned with information that is exempt from disclosure 
under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(A). The public interest requires that such 
meetings be closed to the public because the Treasury Department 
requires frank and full advice from representatives of the financial 
community prior to making its final decisions on major financing 
operations. Historically, this advise has been offered by debt 
management advisory committees established by the several major 
segments of the financial community. When so utilized, such a committee 
is recognized to be an advisory committee under 5 U.S.C. App. 2, 3.
    Although the Treasury's final announcement of financing plans may 
not reflect the recommendations provided in reports of the Committee, 
premature disclosure of the Committee's deliberations and reports would 
be likely to lead to significant financial speculation in the 
securities market. Thus, this meeting falls within the exemption 
covered by 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(A).
    Treasury staff will provide a technical briefing to the press on 
the day before the Committee meeting, following the release of a 
statement of economic conditions, financing estimates and technical 
charts. This briefing will give the press an opportunity to ask 
questions about financing projections and technical charts. The day 
after the Committee meeting, Treasury will release the minutes of the 
meeting, any charts that were discussed at the meeting, and the 
Committee's report to the Secretary.
    The Office of Debt Management is responsible for maintaining 
records of debt management advisory committee meetings and for 
providing annual reports setting forth a summary of Committee 
activities and such other matters as may be informative to the public 
consistent with the policy of 5 U.S.C. 552(b). The Designated Federal 
Officer or other responsible agency official who may be contacted for 
additional information is Karthik Ramahnathan, Director, Office of Debt 
Management, at (202) 622-2042.

    Dated: April 6, 2007.
Anthony W. Ryan,
Assistant Secretary Financial Markets.
[FR Doc. 07-1826 Filed 4-12-07; 8:45 am]
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