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Caponiti, Associate Administrator for
National Security, Maritime
Administration, welcomed the
participants. Ms. Leclaire thanked the
industry participants for their continued
support. She remarked that she was
pleased with the large number of
attendees at the JPAG meeting. Ms
Leclaire noted that this JPAG was a
follow-up to previous JPAG exercises
including a table-top exercise conducted
in July 2006. This exercise, she noted,
was designed to go beyond the table-top
exercise and test the industry’s ability to
respond to what might occur during a
VISA activation. The results of the JPAG
would be used to validate the VISA
activation battlebook.
Mr. Caponiti remarked that the
numerous assumptions in previous
JPAG exercises did not always take into
account events that could disrupt the
industry’s ability to meet DOD
requirements. Assumptions in previous
exercises were made to minimize
disruption of commercial and military
activities, which may not be the case in
an actual VISA activation. He expressed
a hope that this JPAG exercise would
add realism to what actually could
occur during VISA activation. Further,
both Mr. Caponiti and Ms. Leclaire
requested that participants document
concerns and issues that would be
required to improve the VISA activation
process.
The purpose of the JPAG exercise was
to review the processes of VISA
activation using strategic sealift
requirements to support two military
contingencies simultaneously. The
exercise also focused on the contractual
processes required for VISA activation
as well as the subsequent
communications flow required to
support the activation. The JPAG
exercise was considered a success as
industry participants were able to
provide necessary capacity and
resources to meet DOD requirements.
However, the participants identified
areas that needed clarity and further
development to improve the VISA
activation process. The Maritime
Administration, U.S. Transportation
Command and industry participants
agreed to work on the issues identified
in the JPAG exercise to assure that they
are adequately addressed for the
efficient coordination of VISA activation
procedures and contractual processes.
The following VISA companies
participated in the August 21–24, 2007
JPAG meeting: American President
Lines, Ltd.; American Roll-On Roll-Off
Carrier, LLC; American Shipping Group;
APL Marine Services, Ltd.; APL
Maritime Ltd; Central Gulf Lines, Inc.;
Farrell Lines Incorporated; Fidelio
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Limited Partnership; Hapag-Lloyd USA,
LLC; Horizon Lines, LLC; Liberty Global
Logistics, LLC; Liberty Shipping Group
Limited Partnership; Maersk Line,
Limited; Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines
LLC; Patriot Shipping, LLC; Patriot
Titan, LLC; Sealift Inc. and Waterman
Steamship Corporation.
CONTACT PERSON FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION: Mr. Taylor E. Jones
II,
Director, Office of Sealift Support, (202)
366–2323.
Authority: 49 CFR 1.66.
By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
Dated: September 13, 2007.
Daron T. Threet,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request for Form 8879–EX
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 Form
8879–EX, IRS e-file Signature
Authorization for Forms 720, 2290, and
8849.
DATES: Written comments should be
received on or before November 20,
2007 to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Joe Durbala, Internal Revenue
Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for copies of the form and
instructions should be directed to Allan
Hopkins, at (202) 622–6665, or at
Internal Revenue Service, room 6129,
1111 Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20224, or through the
Internet, at Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: IRS
e-file Signature Authorization for Forms
720, 2290, and 8849.
OMB Number: 1545–2081.
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Form Number: 8879–EX.
Abstract: The Form 8879–EX, IRS efile Signature Authorization for Forms
720, 2990, and 8849, will be used in the
Modernized e-File program. Form 8879–
EX authorizes an a taxpayer and an
electronic return originator (ERO) to use
a personal identification number (PIN)
to electronically sign an electronic
excise tax return and, if applicable,
authorize an electronic funds
withdrawal.
Current Actions: There are no changes
being made to the form at this time.
Type of Review: Extension of a
previously approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
10,000.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 4
hours, 41 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 46,800.
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 10, 2007.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8879-EX
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
Form 8879-EX, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Forms 720, 2290,
and 8849.
DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 20,
2007 to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Joe Durbala, Internal Revenue
Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20224.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for copies of the form and
instructions should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at (202) 622-6665, or
at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at
Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: IRS e-file Signature Authorization
for Forms 720, 2290, and 8849.
OMB Number: 1545-2081.
Form Number: 8879-EX.
Abstract: The Form 8879-EX, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for
Forms 720, 2990, and 8849, will be used in the Modernized e-File
program. Form 8879-EX authorizes an a taxpayer and an electronic return
originator (ERO) to use a personal identification number (PIN) to
electronically sign an electronic excise tax return and, if applicable,
authorize an electronic funds withdrawal.
Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at
this time.
Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 4 hours, 41 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 46,800.
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 10, 2007.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-18599 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am]
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