Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 18746-18747 [E7-7033]
Download as PDF
<![CDATA[
18746
Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 71 / Friday, April 13, 2007 / Notices
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES
criteria for which recipients will be
selected for a post-award compliance
review. This chapter also includes a
flow chart of the compliance review
process.
Complaints
Chapter IX of the proposed circular
described how FTA will respond to
complaints of discrimination under
Title VI that are filed with FTA against
a recipient or subrecipient of FTA
funds.
Comments: Four organizations
commented on the provisions in this
chapter. Two commenters asked for
more information on when and in what
format FTA will notify the public of its
procedures for accepting and
investigating Title VI complaints.
Another commenter stated that FTA
should require that recipients have free
and fair access to complaints filed
against them and that FTA have a
standard to determine when a complaint
is timely and that grant recipients have
sufficient time to respond to the
complaint. Another commenter stated
that favorable reviews of recipients’
Title VI programs should have some
bearing in expediting FTA action on
Title VI complaints.
FTA response: FTA’s Office of Civil
Rights handles Title VI complaints
pursuant to the regulations at 49 CFR
Section 21.11 and using guidance
contained in the ‘‘Investigation
Procedures Manual for the Investigation
and Resolution of Complaints Alleging
Violations of Title VI and Other
Nondiscrimination Statutes.’’ This
manual was published by DOJ’s Civil
Rights Division and can be found at
https://www.usdoj.gov/crt/cor/coord/
invmanual.htm. In addition, DOT’s
Office of Civil Rights is developing an
External Civil Rights Complaint
Processing Manual that contains
guidance modeled after the DOJ manual.
Once this document is finalized FTA
will investigate discrimination
complaints based on the procedures
contained therein. In general, and
pursuant to the guidance in the DOJ
manual, timely complaints are those
filed within 180 days of the occurrence
of the alleged discrimination. FTA
strives to balance the need to promptly
investigate and resolve discrimination
complaints with the need to give
recipients adequate time to respond to
allegations of discrimination. In
practice, FTA’s Office of Civil Rights
typically asks recipients to respond to a
complaint within 30 to 60 days of the
date of the request.
In addition, the final circular has been
modified to state that once the
complainant agrees to release the
VerDate Aug<31>2005
17:52 Apr 12, 2007
Jkt 211001
complaint to the recipient or
subrecipient, FTA will provide the
agency with the complaint. If the
complainant does not agree to release
the complaint to the recipient or
subrecipient, FTA may administratively
close the complaint (see Chapter IX,
Section 2).
Effecting Compliance
Chapter X of the proposed circular
outlined FTA’s procedures for effecting
compliance when it determines that a
grantee is in noncompliance with Title
VI.
Comments: Two entities commented
on the provisions in this chapter. The
commenters stated that FTA should
identify in this chapter or elsewhere its
own commitment to Title VI and
provide a benchmark for grantees and
the public as to what they can expect
regarding diligent enforcement. The
commenters also stated that relevant
parts of the Supreme Court’s decision in
Alexander v. Sandoval, 532 U.S. 275
(2001), be discussed in the circular. In
this decision, the Supreme Court
foreclosed a private right of action to
enforce DOJ and DOT regulations. The
commenters stated that, given the
outcome of this decision, FTA should
verify if there are limitations to the
‘‘Judicial Review’’ procedures discussed
in Chapter X, Section 3.
FTA response: Both the proposed
circular and the final circular contain
detailed guidelines as to when and
under what circumstances FTA will
initiate proceedings. The guidance in
this Chapter is consistent with the
requirement at 49 CFR Section 21.9(a)
that the primary means of effecting
compliance with Title VI is through
voluntary compliance agreements with
the recipients and that fund suspension
or termination or referrals to DOJ are
means of last resort. These guidelines
should also allow FTA to balance its
duty to permit informal resolution of
findings of noncompliance against its
duty to effectuate, without undue delay,
the prohibition of continued assistance
to programs or activities that
discriminate.
The final circular does not
incorporate language from the Sandoval
decision; however, FTA is aware that,
pursuant to this decision, filing an
administrative complaint with a
recipient or with FTA is the only
recourse for individuals alleging that a
recipient has engaged in disparate
impact discrimination in violation of
the 49 CFR Section 21.5(b)(2). FTA takes
seriously its obligation to provide due
process to parties involved in such
complaints as well as its obligation to
set clear expectations for recipients on
PO 00000
Frm 00127
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
how to avoid disparate impact
discrimination.
Appendices
The proposed circular included three
checklists that listed the reporting
requirements that should be prepared
and submitted to FTA.
Comments: Four entities commented
on these appendices. Two commenters
stated that the checklists were beneficial
tools and that it would be helpful to add
to the charts a column that referenced
the specific sections of the regulations
that the reporting requirements apply to.
Another commenter stated that
Appendix A should identify the FTA
Office to which a recipient or
subrecipient should submit the
information and another commenter
stated that it would be helpful to add an
index.
FTA response: The final circular
includes appendices that have been
modified consistent with these
comments (see Circular 4702.1A,
Appendices A, B, and C) and includes
an index.
Issued in Washington, DC, this 6th day of
April 2007.
James S. Simpson,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. E7–7066 Filed 4–12–07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–57–P
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
April 9, 2007.
The Department of the Treasury has
submitted the following public
information collection requirement(s) to
OMB for review and clearance under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub.
L. 104–13. Copies of the submission(s)
may be obtained by calling the Treasury
Bureau Clearance Officer listed.
Comments regarding this information
collection should be addressed to the
OMB reviewer listed and to the
Treasury Department Clearance Officer,
Department of the Treasury, Room
11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC 20220.
Dates: Written comments should be
received on or before May 14, 2007 to
be assured of consideration.
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade
Bureau (TTB)
OMB Number: 1513–XXXX.
Type of Review: Existing collection in
use without an OMB Control Number.
Title: Distilled Spirits Bond.
Form: TTB 5110.56.
E:\FR\FM\13APN1.SGM
13APN1
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. Kirkland, Internal Revenue
Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the form and instructions
should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at
Internal Revenue Service, room 6516,
1111 Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622–
6665, or through the internet at
Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Office of Chief Counsel—
Application.
OMB Number: 1545–0796.
Form Number: 6524.
Abstract: Form 6524 is used as a
screening device to evaluate an
applicant’s qualifications for
employment as an attorney with the
Office of Chief Counsel. It provides data
deemed critical for evaluating an
applicant’s qualifications such as Law
School Admission Test (LSAT) score,
bar admission status, type of work
preference, law school, and class
standing.
Current Actions: There are no changes
being made to the form at this time.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
E:\FR\FM\13APN1.SGM
13APN1
]]>Agencies
[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 71 (Friday, April 13, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18746-18747]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-7033]
=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
April 9, 2007.
The Department of the Treasury has submitted the following public
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13. Copies of
the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau
Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information
collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the
Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room
11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20220.
Dates: Written comments should be received on or before May 14,
2007 to be assured of consideration.
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
OMB Number: 1513-XXXX.
Type of Review: Existing collection in use without an OMB Control
Number.
Title: Distilled Spirits Bond.
Form: TTB 5110.56.
[[Page 18747]]
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
