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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 178 / Friday, September 14, 2007 / Notices is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to revoke will not automatically stay the effectiveness of the exemption. Stay petitions must be filed by September 21, 2007 (at least 7 days before the exemption becomes effective). An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to STB Finance Docket No. 35072, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423– 0001. In addition, a copy of each pleading must be served on Karl Morell, Of Counsel, Ball Janik LLP, Suite 225, 1455 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at https:// www.stb.dot.gov. Decided: September 6, 2007. By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of Proceedings. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. 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Joseph Durbala, Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:44 Sep 13, 2007 Jkt 211001 copies of the regulations should be directed to Carolyn N. Brown at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622–6688, or through the internet at (Carolyn.N.Brown@irs.gov). Title: Communications Excise Tax; Prepaid Telephone Cards. OMB Number: 1545–1628. Regulation Project Number: REG–118620–97. Abstract: Carriers must keep certain information documenting their sales of prepaid telephone cards to other carriers to avoid responsibility for collecting tax. The regulations provide rules for the application of the communications excise tax to prepaid telephone cards. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 104. Estimated Time per Respondent: 20 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 34. 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, Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: September 6, 2007. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–18184 Filed 9–13–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 52613 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [REG–209626–93] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project 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, Public Law 104–13(44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning an existing notice of proposed rulemaking and temporary regulation, REG–209626– 93 (TD 8620), Notice, Consent, and Election Requirements Under Sections 411(a)(11) and 417 (§§ 1.411(a)–11T and 1.417(e)–1T). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 13, 2007 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to R. Joseph Durbala, Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the regulations should be directed to Carolyn N. Brown at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202)622–6688, or through the internet at (Carolyn.N.Brown@irs.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Notice, Consent, and Election Requirements Under Sections 411(a)(11) and 417. OMB Number: 1545–1471. Regulation Project Number: REG– 209626–93. Abstract: These regulations provide guidance concerning the notice consent requirements under Code section 411(a)(11) and the notice and election E:\FR\FM\14SEN1.SGM 14SEN1 rmajette on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES 52614 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 178 / Friday, September 14, 2007 / Notices requirements of Code section 417, Regulation section 1.411(a)–11(c) provides that a participant’s consent to a distribution under code section 411(a)(11) is not valid unless the participant receives a notice of his or her rights under the plan no more than 90 and no less than 30 days prior to the annuity starting date. Regulation section 1.417(e)–1 sets forth the same 90/30-day time period for providing the notice explaining the qualified joint and survivor annuity and waiver rights under Code section 417(a)(3). Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals, business or other for-profit organizations, not-forprofit institutions and Federal, state, local or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 750.000. Estimated Time per Respondent: .011 hr. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,333. 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:44 Sep 13, 2007 Jkt 211001 Approved: September 5, 2007. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–18185 Filed 9–13–07; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service BILLING CODE 4830–01–P Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Assistance Center Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AGENCY: 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. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. 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. The meeting will be held Thursday, October 4, 2007 from 1 p.m. ET. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sallie Chavez at 1–888–912–1227, or 954–423–7979. 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, October 4, 2007 from 1 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 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: September 11, 2007. John Fay, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E7–18178 Filed 9–13–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Treasury. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Taxpayer Assistance Center Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, October 2, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Coffman at 1–888–912–1227, or 206–220–6096. 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 Taxpayer Assistance Center Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Tuesday, October 2, 2007 from 9 a.m. Pacific Time to 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time via a telephone conference call. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 178 (Friday, September 14, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52613-52614]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-18185]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

[REG-209626-93]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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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 an 
existing notice of proposed rulemaking and temporary regulation, REG-
209626-93 (TD 8620), Notice, Consent, and Election Requirements Under 
Sections 411(a)(11) and 417 (Sec. Sec.  1.411(a)-11T and 1.417(e)-1T).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 13, 
2007 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to R. Joseph Durbala, Internal 
Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20224.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the regulations should be directed to Carolyn N. Brown at 
Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20224, or at (202)622-6688, or through the internet at 
(Carolyn.N.Brown@irs.gov).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Notice, Consent, and Election Requirements Under Sections 
411(a)(11) and 417.
    OMB Number: 1545-1471.
    Regulation Project Number: REG-209626-93.
    Abstract: These regulations provide guidance concerning the notice 
consent requirements under Code section 411(a)(11) and the notice and 
election

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requirements of Code section 417, Regulation section 1.411(a)-11(c) 
provides that a participant's consent to a distribution under code 
section 411(a)(11) is not valid unless the participant receives a 
notice of his or her rights under the plan no more than 90 and no less 
than 30 days prior to the annuity starting date. Regulation section 
1.417(e)-1 sets forth the same 90/30-day time period for providing the 
notice explaining the qualified joint and survivor annuity and waiver 
rights under Code section 417(a)(3).
    Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals, business or other for-profit 
organizations, not-for-profit institutions and Federal, state, local or 
tribal governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 750.000.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: .011 hr.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,333.
    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: September 5, 2007.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E7-18185 Filed 9-13-07; 8:45 am]
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