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121475–03).
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Concerning the proposed regulations,
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[REG–121475–03]
RIN 1545–BC61
Qualified Zone Academy Bonds;
Obligations of States and Political
Subdivisions
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
by cross-reference to temporary
regulations and withdrawal of proposed
regulations.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In the Rules and Regulations
section of this issue of the Federal
Register, the IRS is issuing temporary
regulations relating to the Federal
income tax treatment of qualified zone
academy bonds. This document
contains proposed regulations that
provide guidance to state and local
governments that issue qualified zone
academy bonds and to banks, insurance
companies, and other taxpayers that
hold those bonds on the program
requirements for qualified zone
academy bonds. The regulations
implement the amendments to section
1397E of the Internal Revenue Code
(Code) and provide guidance on the
maximum term, permissible use of
proceeds, and remedial actions for
qualified zone academy bonds. The text
of those regulations also serves as the
text of these proposed regulations. This
document also withdraws proposed
regulations published March 26, 2004.
DATES: Written or electronic comments
and requests for a public hearing must
be received by October 15, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Send submissions to:
CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–121475–03), room
5203, Internal Revenue Service, PO Box
7604, Ben Franklin Station, Washington,
DC 20044. Submissions may be hand
delivered Monday through Friday
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–121475–03),
Courier’s Desk, Internal Revenue
Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue,
NW., Washington, DC, or sent
electronically, via the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at https://
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The collection of information
contained in these proposed regulations
has been reviewed and approved by the
Office of Management and Budget in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3507) under
control number 1545–1908. Responses
to this collection of information are
required to obtain or retain a benefit.
This collection of information is
required by the IRS to verify compliance
with section 1397E. Comments on the
collection of information should be sent
to the Office of Management and
Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for the
Department of the Treasury, Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Washington, DC 20503, with copies to
the Internal Revenue Service, Attn: IRS
Reports Clearance Officer,
SE:W:CAR:MP:T:T:SP; Washington, DC
20224. Comments on the collection of
information should be received by
September 14, 2007. Comments are
specifically requested concerning:
Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Internal Revenue Service, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
The accuracy of the estimated burden
associated with the proposed collection
of information;
How the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected may be
enhanced;
How the burden of complying with
the proposed collection of information
may be minimized, including through
the application of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information
technology; and
Estimates of capital or start-up costs
and costs of operation, maintenance,
and purchase of services to provide
information.
The collection of information in this
proposed regulation is in § 1.1397E–
1(h). This collection of information is
required by the IRS to verify compliance
with section 1397E. This information
will be used to identify issuers of
qualified zone academy bonds that have
established a defeasance escrow as a
remedial action taken because of failure
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to satisfy certain requirements of section
1397E. The collection of information is
required to obtain or retain a benefit.
The likely respondents are states or
local governments that issue qualified
zone academy bonds.
Estimated total annual reporting
burden: 3 hours.
Estimated average annual burden
hours per respondent: 30 minutes.
Estimated number of respondents: 6.
Estimated annual frequency of
responses: varies.
An agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, a collection of information
unless it displays a valid control
number assigned by the Office of
Management and Budget.
Books and 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.
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Background and Explanation of
Provisions
Temporary regulations in the Rules
and Regulations section of this issue of
the Federal Register amend the Income
Tax Regulations (26 CFR part 1) relating
to section 1397E. The temporary
regulations amend the final regulations
adopted September 26, 2000 (TD 8903)
(65 FR 57732), and provide guidance to
state and local governments that issue
qualified zone academy bonds and to
bank, insurance companies, and other
taxpayers that hold those bonds. The
temporary regulations provide guidance
on the program requirements for
qualified zone academy bonds. The text
of those regulations also serves as the
text of these proposed regulations. The
preamble to the temporary regulations
explains the temporary regulations and
these proposed regulations.
Special Analyses
It has been determined that this notice
of proposed rule rulemaking is not a
significant regulatory action as defined
in Executive Order 12866. Therefore, a
regulatory assessment is not required. It
has also been determined that section
553(b) of the Administrative Procedure
Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 5) does not apply
to these regulations. It is hereby
certified that the collection of
information in these regulations will not
have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities. It
is estimated that each year six issuers of
QZABs will be required to report the
establishment of a defeasance escrow,
and the average estimated burden of
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each such reporting is 30 minutes. In
addition, the establishment of a
defeasance escrow need only be
reported once. Therefore, a regulatory
flexibility analysis under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 6) is
not required. Pursuant to section 7805(f)
of the Internal Revenue Code, this
regulation has been submitted to the
Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small
Business Administration for comment
on its impact on small business.
Comments and Requests for a Public
Hearing
Before these proposed regulations are
adopted as final regulations,
consideration will be given to any
written comments (a signed original and
eight (8) copies) or electronic comments
that are submitted timely to the IRS. The
IRS and Treasury Department
specifically request comments on the
clarity of the proposed rules and how
they may be made easier to understand.
All comments will be available for
public inspection and copying. A public
hearing will be scheduled if requested
in writing by any person that submits
written comments. If a public hearing is
scheduled, notice of the date, time, and
place for the public hearing will be
published in the Federal Register.
Drafting Information
The principal authors of these
regulations are Timothy L. Jones and
Zoran Stojanovic, Office of Division
Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel, IRS
(Tax Exempt and Government Entities).
However, other personnel from the IRS
and the Treasury Department
participated in their development.
List of Subjects in 26 CFR Part 1
Income taxes, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
Withdrawal of Proposed Regulations
Under the authority of 26 U.S.C. 7805,
the notice of proposed rulemaking
(REG–121475–03) published in the
Federal Register on March 26, 2004 (69
FR 15747) is withdrawn.
Proposed Amendments to the
Regulations
Accordingly, 26 CFR part 1 is
proposed to be amended as follows:
Par. 2. Section 1.1397E–1 is amended
by revising paragraphs (a), (d), (h), (i),
(j), (k), (l), and (m) to read as follows:
§ 1.1397E–1
bonds.
Kevin M. Brown,
Deputy Commissioner for Services and
Enforcement.
[FR Doc. E7–13663 Filed 7–13–07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830–01–P
Paragraph 1. The authority citation
for part 1 is amended by adding an entry
in numerical order to read as follows:
Authority: 26 U.S.C. 7805 * * *
Section 1.1397E–1 also issued under 26
U.S.C. 1397E. * * *
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Qualified zone academy
(a) [The text of the proposed
amendment to § 1.1397E–1(a) is the
same as the text of § 1.1397E–1T(a)
published elsewhere in this issue of the
Federal Register].
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(d) [The text of the proposed
amendment to § 1.1397E–1(d) is the
same as the text of § 1.1397E–1T(d)
published elsewhere in this issue of the
Federal Register].
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(h) [The text of the proposed
amendment to § 1.1397E–1(h) is the
same as the text of § 1.1397E–1T(h)
published elsewhere in this issue of the
Federal Register].
(i) [The text of the proposed
amendment to § 1.1397E–1(i) is the
same as the text of § 1.1397E–1T(i)
published elsewhere in this issue of the
Federal Register].
(j) [The text of the proposed
amendment to § 1.1397E–1(j) is the
same as the text of § 1.1397E–1T(j)
published elsewhere in this issue of the
Federal Register].
(k) [The text of the proposed
amendment to § 1.1397E–1(k) is the
same as the text of § 1.1397E–1T(k)
published elsewhere in this issue of the
Federal Register].
(l) [The text of the proposed
amendment to § 1.1397E–1(l) is the
same as the text of § 1.1397E–1T(l)
published elsewhere in this issue of the
Federal Register].
(m) [The text of the proposed
amendment to § 1.1397E–1(m) is the
same as the text of § 1.1397E–1T(m)(1)
and (m)(2) published elsewhere in this
issue of the Federal Register].
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
26 CFR Part 1
[REG-121475-03]
RIN 1545-BC61
Qualified Zone Academy Bonds; Obligations of States and Political
Subdivisions
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking by cross-reference to temporary
regulations and withdrawal of proposed regulations.
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SUMMARY: In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the
Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations relating to
the Federal income tax treatment of qualified zone academy bonds. This
document contains proposed regulations that provide guidance to state
and local governments that issue qualified zone academy bonds and to
banks, insurance companies, and other taxpayers that hold those bonds
on the program requirements for qualified zone academy bonds. The
regulations implement the amendments to section 1397E of the Internal
Revenue Code (Code) and provide guidance on the maximum term,
permissible use of proceeds, and remedial actions for qualified zone
academy bonds. The text of those regulations also serves as the text of
these proposed regulations. This document also withdraws proposed
regulations published March 26, 2004.
DATES: Written or electronic comments and requests for a public hearing
must be received by October 15, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Send submissions to: CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-121475-03), room
5203, Internal Revenue Service, PO Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station,
Washington, DC 20044. Submissions may be hand delivered Monday through
Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-
121475-03), Courier's Desk, Internal Revenue Service, 1111 Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, or sent electronically, via the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov/ (IRS REG-121475-03).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning the proposed regulations,
Zoran Stojanovic, (202) 622-3980; concerning submissions of comments
and/or requests for a hearing, Richard A. Hurst, (202) 622-7180 (not
toll-free numbers).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Paperwork Reduction Act
The collection of information contained in these proposed
regulations has been reviewed and approved by the Office of Management
and Budget in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
3507) under control number 1545-1908. Responses to this collection of
information are required to obtain or retain a benefit. This collection
of information is required by the IRS to verify compliance with section
1397E. Comments on the collection of information should be sent to the
Office of Management and Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for the Department
of the Treasury, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Washington, DC 20503, with copies to the Internal Revenue Service,
Attn: IRS Reports Clearance Officer, SE:W:CAR:MP:T:T:SP; Washington, DC
20224. Comments on the collection of information should be received by
September 14, 2007. Comments are specifically requested concerning:
Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the Internal Revenue Service,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
The accuracy of the estimated burden associated with the proposed
collection of information;
How the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected may be enhanced;
How the burden of complying with the proposed collection of
information may be minimized, including through the application of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology; and
Estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation,
maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.
The collection of information in this proposed regulation is in
Sec. 1.1397E-1(h). This collection of information is required by the
IRS to verify compliance with section 1397E. This information will be
used to identify issuers of qualified zone academy bonds that have
established a defeasance escrow as a remedial action taken because of
failure
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to satisfy certain requirements of section 1397E. The collection of
information is required to obtain or retain a benefit. The likely
respondents are states or local governments that issue qualified zone
academy bonds.
Estimated total annual reporting burden: 3 hours.
Estimated average annual burden hours per respondent: 30 minutes.
Estimated number of respondents: 6.
Estimated annual frequency of responses: varies.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid
control number assigned by the Office of Management and Budget.
Books and 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.
Background and Explanation of Provisions
Temporary regulations in the Rules and Regulations section of this
issue of the Federal Register amend the Income Tax Regulations (26 CFR
part 1) relating to section 1397E. The temporary regulations amend the
final regulations adopted September 26, 2000 (TD 8903) (65 FR 57732),
and provide guidance to state and local governments that issue
qualified zone academy bonds and to bank, insurance companies, and
other taxpayers that hold those bonds. The temporary regulations
provide guidance on the program requirements for qualified zone academy
bonds. The text of those regulations also serves as the text of these
proposed regulations. The preamble to the temporary regulations
explains the temporary regulations and these proposed regulations.
Special Analyses
It has been determined that this notice of proposed rule rulemaking
is not a significant regulatory action as defined in Executive Order
12866. Therefore, a regulatory assessment is not required. It has also
been determined that section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act
(5 U.S.C. chapter 5) does not apply to these regulations. It is hereby
certified that the collection of information in these regulations will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. It is estimated that each year six issuers of QZABs will be
required to report the establishment of a defeasance escrow, and the
average estimated burden of each such reporting is 30 minutes. In
addition, the establishment of a defeasance escrow need only be
reported once. Therefore, a regulatory flexibility analysis under the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 6) is not required.
Pursuant to section 7805(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, this
regulation has been submitted to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the
Small Business Administration for comment on its impact on small
business.
Comments and Requests for a Public Hearing
Before these proposed regulations are adopted as final regulations,
consideration will be given to any written comments (a signed original
and eight (8) copies) or electronic comments that are submitted timely
to the IRS. The IRS and Treasury Department specifically request
comments on the clarity of the proposed rules and how they may be made
easier to understand. All comments will be available for public
inspection and copying. A public hearing will be scheduled if requested
in writing by any person that submits written comments. If a public
hearing is scheduled, notice of the date, time, and place for the
public hearing will be published in the Federal Register.
Drafting Information
The principal authors of these regulations are Timothy L. Jones and
Zoran Stojanovic, Office of Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel,
IRS (Tax Exempt and Government Entities). However, other personnel from
the IRS and the Treasury Department participated in their development.
List of Subjects in 26 CFR Part 1
Income taxes, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Withdrawal of Proposed Regulations
Under the authority of 26 U.S.C. 7805, the notice of proposed
rulemaking (REG-121475-03) published in the Federal Register on March
26, 2004 (69 FR 15747) is withdrawn.
Proposed Amendments to the Regulations
Accordingly, 26 CFR part 1 is proposed to be amended as follows:
PART 1--INCOME TAXES
Paragraph 1. The authority citation for part 1 is amended by adding
an entry in numerical order to read as follows:
Authority: 26 U.S.C. 7805 * * *
Section 1.1397E-1 also issued under 26 U.S.C. 1397E. * * *
Par. 2. Section 1.1397E-1 is amended by revising paragraphs (a),
(d), (h), (i), (j), (k), (l), and (m) to read as follows:
Sec. 1.1397E-1 Qualified zone academy bonds.
(a) [The text of the proposed amendment to Sec. 1.1397E-1(a) is
the same as the text of Sec. 1.1397E-1T(a) published elsewhere in this
issue of the Federal Register].
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(d) [The text of the proposed amendment to Sec. 1.1397E-1(d) is
the same as the text of Sec. 1.1397E-1T(d) published elsewhere in this
issue of the Federal Register].
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(h) [The text of the proposed amendment to Sec. 1.1397E-1(h) is
the same as the text of Sec. 1.1397E-1T(h) published elsewhere in this
issue of the Federal Register].
(i) [The text of the proposed amendment to Sec. 1.1397E-1(i) is
the same as the text of Sec. 1.1397E-1T(i) published elsewhere in this
issue of the Federal Register].
(j) [The text of the proposed amendment to Sec. 1.1397E-1(j) is
the same as the text of Sec. 1.1397E-1T(j) published elsewhere in this
issue of the Federal Register].
(k) [The text of the proposed amendment to Sec. 1.1397E-1(k) is
the same as the text of Sec. 1.1397E-1T(k) published elsewhere in this
issue of the Federal Register].
(l) [The text of the proposed amendment to Sec. 1.1397E-1(l) is
the same as the text of Sec. 1.1397E-1T(l) published elsewhere in this
issue of the Federal Register].
(m) [The text of the proposed amendment to Sec. 1.1397E-1(m) is
the same as the text of Sec. 1.1397E-1T(m)(1) and (m)(2) published
elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register].
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Kevin M. Brown,
Deputy Commissioner for Services and Enforcement.
[FR Doc. E7-13663 Filed 7-13-07; 8:45 am]
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