Request for Applications for the IRS Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities, 61714 [E7-21359]

Download as PDF 61714 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 210 / Wednesday, October 31, 2007 / Notices Surety Licenses c/: TX. Incorporated In: Texas. Federal bond-approving officers should annotate their reference copies of the Treasury Circular 570 (‘‘Circular’’), 2007 Revision, to reflect this addition. Certificates of Authority expire on June 30th each year, unless revoked prior to that date. The Certificates are subject to subsequent annual renewal as long as the companies remain qualified (see 31 CFR part 223). A list of qualified companies is published annually as of July 1st in the Circular, which outlines details as to underwriting limitations, areas in which companies are licensed to transact surety business, and other information. The Circular may be viewed and downloaded through the Internet at https://www.fms.treas.gov/c570. Questions concerning the Notice may be directed to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service, Financial Accounting and Services Division, Surety Bond Branch, 3700 East-West Highway, Room 6F01, Hyattsville, MD 20782. Dated: October 19, 2007. Vivian L. Cooper, Director, Financial Accounting and Services Division, Financial Management Service. [FR Doc. 07–5414 Filed 10–30–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–35–M DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Request for Applications for the IRS Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting applications for membership to serve on the Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT). Applications will be accepted for the following vacancies, which will occur in June 2008: Two (2) employee plans; two (2) exempt organizations; one (1) Indian tribal governments; one (1) tax exempt bonds, and two (2) federal, state and local governments. To ensure appropriate balance of membership, final selection from qualified candidates will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other expertise. Due Date: Written applications or nominations must be received on or before November 30, 2007. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:45 Oct 30, 2007 Jkt 214001 Application: Applicants may use the ACT Application Form on the IRS Web site (IRS.gov) or may send an application by letter with the following information: Name; Other Name(s) Used and Date(s) (required for FBI check); Date of Birth (required for FBI check); City and State of Birth (required for FBI Check); Current Address; Telephone and Fax Numbers; and e-mail address, if any. Applications should also describe and document the proposed member’s qualifications for membership on the ACT. Applications should also specify the vacancy for with they wish to be considered. ADDRESSES: Send all applications and nominations to: Steven J. Pyrek; Director TE/GE Communications and Liaison; 1111 Constitution Ave., NW.,—SE.,:T: CL, Penn Bldg; Washington, DC, 20224; FAX: (202) 283–9956 (not a toll-free number); e-mail: steve.j.pyrek@irs.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Pyrek (202) 283–9966 (not a tollfree number) or by e-mail at steve.j.pyrek@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT), governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law No. 92–463, is an organized public forum for discussion of relevant employee plans, exempt organizations, tax-exempt bonds, and federal, state, local, and Indian tribal government issues between officials of the IRS and representatives of the above communities. The ACT also enables the IRS to receive regular input with respect to the development and implementation of IRS policy concerning these communities. ACT members present the interested public’s observations about current or proposed IRS policies, programs, and procedures, as well as suggest improvements. ACT members shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury and shall serve for two-year terms. Terms can be extended for an additional year. ACT members will not be paid for their time or services. ACT members will be reimbursed for their travel-related expenses to attend working sessions and public meetings, in accordance with 5 U.S.C 5703. The Secretary of the Treasury invites those individuals, organizations, and groups affiliated with employee plans, exempt organizations, tax-exempt bonds, and federal, state, local and Indian tribal governments, to nominate individuals for membership on the ACT. Nominations should describe and document the proposed member’s qualifications for membership on the ACT. Nominations should also specify the vacancy for which they wish PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 to be considered. The Secretary seeks a diverse group of members representing a broad spectrum of persons experienced in employee plans, exempt organizations, tax-exempt bonds, and federal, state, local and Indian tribal governments. Nominees must go through a clearance process before selection by the Secretary of the Treasury. In accordance with the Department of the Treasury Directive 21–03, the clearance process includes, among other things, preappointment and annual tax checks, and an FBI criminal and subversive name check, fingerprint check, and security clearance. Dated: October 24, 2007. Steven J. Pyrek, Designated Federal Official, Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division, Internal Revenue Service. [FR Doc. E7–21359 Filed 10–30–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council to the Internal Revenue Service; Meeting Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, November 15, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jacqueline Tilghman, National Public Liaison, CL:NPL, 7559, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. Telephone: 202–927–9833 (not a toll-free number). E-mail address: *public_liaison@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988), a public meeting of the IRSAC will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2007, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at IRS Headquarters, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 3313, Washington, DC 20224. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 210 (Wednesday, October 31, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 61714]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-21359]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Request for Applications for the IRS Advisory Committee on Tax 
Exempt and Government Entities

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Tax Exempt and Government 
Entities Division, Treasury.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting applications 
for membership to serve on the Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and 
Government Entities (ACT). Applications will be accepted for the 
following vacancies, which will occur in June 2008: Two (2) employee 
plans; two (2) exempt organizations; one (1) Indian tribal governments; 
one (1) tax exempt bonds, and two (2) federal, state and local 
governments. To ensure appropriate balance of membership, final 
selection from qualified candidates will be determined based on 
experience, qualifications, and other expertise.
    Due Date: Written applications or nominations must be received on 
or before November 30, 2007.
    Application: Applicants may use the ACT Application Form on the IRS 
Web site (IRS.gov) or may send an application by letter with the 
following information: Name; Other Name(s) Used and Date(s) (required 
for FBI check); Date of Birth (required for FBI check); City and State 
of Birth (required for FBI Check); Current Address; Telephone and Fax 
Numbers; and e-mail address, if any. Applications should also describe 
and document the proposed member's qualifications for membership on the 
ACT. Applications should also specify the vacancy for with they wish to 
be considered.

ADDRESSES: Send all applications and nominations to: Steven J. Pyrek; 
Director TE/GE Communications and Liaison; 1111 Constitution Ave., 
NW.,--SE.,:T: CL, Penn Bldg; Washington, DC, 20224; FAX: (202) 283-9956 
(not a toll-free number); e-mail: steve.j.pyrek@irs.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Pyrek (202) 283-9966 (not a 
toll-free number) or by e-mail at steve.j.pyrek@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and 
Government Entities (ACT), governed by the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, Public Law No. 92-463, is an organized public forum for discussion 
of relevant employee plans, exempt organizations, tax-exempt bonds, and 
federal, state, local, and Indian tribal government issues between 
officials of the IRS and representatives of the above communities. The 
ACT also enables the IRS to receive regular input with respect to the 
development and implementation of IRS policy concerning these 
communities. ACT members present the interested public's observations 
about current or proposed IRS policies, programs, and procedures, as 
well as suggest improvements. ACT members shall be appointed by the 
Secretary of the Treasury and shall serve for two-year terms. Terms can 
be extended for an additional year. ACT members will not be paid for 
their time or services. ACT members will be reimbursed for their 
travel-related expenses to attend working sessions and public meetings, 
in accordance with 5 U.S.C 5703. The Secretary of the Treasury invites 
those individuals, organizations, and groups affiliated with employee 
plans, exempt organizations, tax-exempt bonds, and federal, state, 
local and Indian tribal governments, to nominate individuals for 
membership on the ACT. Nominations should describe and document the 
proposed member's qualifications for membership on the ACT. Nominations 
should also specify the vacancy for which they wish to be considered. 
The Secretary seeks a diverse group of members representing a broad 
spectrum of persons experienced in employee plans, exempt 
organizations, tax-exempt bonds, and federal, state, local and Indian 
tribal governments.
    Nominees must go through a clearance process before selection by 
the Secretary of the Treasury. In accordance with the Department of the 
Treasury Directive 21-03, the clearance process includes, among other 
things, pre-appointment and annual tax checks, and an FBI criminal and 
subversive name check, fingerprint check, and security clearance.

     Dated: October 24, 2007.
Steven J. Pyrek,
Designated Federal Official, Tax Exempt and Government Entities 
Division, Internal Revenue Service.
 [FR Doc. E7-21359 Filed 10-30-07; 8:45 am]
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