Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds: Southwest Marine and General Insurance Company, 64110-64111 [07-5639]

Download as PDF 64110 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 219 / Wednesday, November 14, 2007 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Financial Crimes Enforcement Network; Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group; Solicitation of Application for Membership Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for nominations. AGENCY: SUMMARY: FinCEN is inviting the public to nominate financial institutions and trade groups for membership on the Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group. New members will be selected for three-year membership terms. DATES: Nominations must be received by December 14, 2007. ADDRESSES: Applications may be mailed (not sent by facsimile) to Regulatory Policy and Programs Division, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, P.O. Box 39, Vienna, VA 22183 or e-mailed to: BSAAG@fincen.gov. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer White, Regulatory Outreach Specialist at 202–354–6400. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Annunzio-Wylie Anti-Money Laundering Act of 1992 required the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group (BSAAG) consisting of representatives from federal regulatory and law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and trade groups’ subject to the reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act, 31 CFR 103 et seq. or Section 6050I of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The BSAAG is the means by which the Secretary receives advice on the operations of the Bank Secrecy Act. As chair of the BSAAG, the Director of FinCEN is responsible for ensuring that relevant issues are placed before the BSAAG for review, analysis, and discussion. Ultimately, the BSAAG will make policy recommendations to the Secretary on issues considered. BSAAG membership is open to financial institutions and trade groups. New members will be selected to serve a three-year term. It is important to provide complete answers to the following items, as applications will be evaluated on the information provided through this application process. Applications should consist of: • Name of the organization requesting membership. • Point of contact, title, address, email address, phone number. • The BSAAG vacancy for which the organization is applying. • Description of the financial institution or trade group and its VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:49 Nov 13, 2007 Jkt 214001 involvement with the Bank Secrecy Act, 31 CFR 103 et seq. • Reasons why the organization’s participation on the BSAAG will bring value to the group. Organizations may nominate themselves, but applications for individuals who are not representing an organization will not be considered. FinCEN is interested in bringing representatives from state regulatory agencies, state regulator trade groups, self-regulatory organizations, industry trade groups, and industry members together with federal law enforcement and federal regulatory agencies to help advise the Secretary of the Treasury on matters relating to the administration of the Bank Secrecy Act. Members must be able and willing to make the necessary time commitment to participate on subcommittees throughout the year by phone and attend biannual plenary meetings held in Washington, DC in the spring and fall. Members will not be remunerated for their time, services, or travel. In making the selections, FinCEN will seek to complement current BSAAG members in terms of affiliation, industry, and geographic representation. The Director of FinCEN retains full discretion on all membership decisions. The Director may consider prior years’ applications when making selections and does not limit consideration to institutions nominated by the public when making its selection. Based on current BSAAG position openings we encourage applications from the following sectors or types of organizations with experience working on the Bank Secrecy Act: • Self-Regulatory Organizations (2 vacancies). • State Governments (1 vacancy). • Industry Trade Groups—Banking Sector (1 vacancy). • Industry Trade Groups—State Level (1 vacancy). • Industry Trade Groups— International (1 vacancy). • Industry Trade Groups—Money Services Business Sector (1 vacancy). • Industry Trade Groups—Securities (1 vacancy). • Industry Trade Groups—Mutual Funds (1 vacancy). • Industry Trade Groups—Investment Companies (1 vacancy). • Industry Representatives—Banking (2 vacancies). • Industry Representatives—Stored Value (1 vacancy). • Industry Representatives— Securities/ Futures (1 vacancy). PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: November 6, 2007. James H. Freis, Jr., Director, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. [FR Doc. E7–22181 Filed 11–13–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–02–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Fiscal Service Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds: Southwest Marine and General Insurance Company Financial Management Service, Fiscal Service, Department of the Treasury. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This is Supplement No. 4 to the Treasury Department Circular 570, 2007 Revision, published July 2, 2007, at 72 FR 36192. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Surety Bond Branch at (202) 874–6850. A Certificate of Authority as an acceptable surety on Federal bonds is hereby issued under 31 U.S.C. 9305 to the following company: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Southwest Marine and General Insurance Company (NAIC #12294). Business Address: 919 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022. Phone: (212) 551–0600. Underwriting Limitation b/: $2,503,000. Surety Licenses c/: AZ. Incorporated in Arizona. 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 1 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 this 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. E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM 14NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 219 / Wednesday, November 14, 2007 / Notices Dated: November 5, 2007. Vivian L. Cooper, Director, Financial Accounting and Services Division. [FR Doc. 07–5639 Filed 11–13–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–35–M DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Fiscal Service Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds: Amendment—Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation Financial Management Service, Fiscal Service, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This is Supplement No. 3 to the Treasury Department Circular 570, 2007 Revision, published July 2, 2007, at 72 FR 36192. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Surety Bond Branch at (202) 874–6850. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The underwriting limitation for Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation, which was listed in the Treasury Department Circular 570, published on July 2, 2007, is hereby amended to read $364,914,000. Federal bond-approving officers should annotate their reference copies of the Treasury Department Circular 570 (‘‘Circular’’), 2007 Revision, to reflect this change. The Circular may be viewed and downloaded through the Internet at https://www.fms.treas.gov/c570. Questions concerning this 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 31, 2007. Vivian L. Cooper, Director, Financial Accounting and Services Division. [FR Doc. 07–5640 Filed 11–13–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–35–M DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8849 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:23 Nov 13, 2007 Jkt 214001 64111 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 8849, Claim for Refund of Excise Taxes. DATES: Written comments should be received on or January 14, 2008 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn P. Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 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 Carolyn N. Brown, at (202) 622–6688, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at Carolyn.N.Brown@irs.gov. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Approved: November 5, 2007. Glenn P. Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–22134 Filed 11–13–07; 8:45 am] Title: Claim for Refund of Excise Taxes. OMB Number: 1545–1420. Form Number: 8849. Abstract: IRC Sections 6402, 6404, 6511 and sections 301.6402–2, 301.6404–1, and 301.6404–3 of the regulations allow for refunds of taxes (except income taxes) or refund, abatement, or credit or interest, penalties, and additions to tax in the event of errors or certain actions by the IRS. Form 8849 is used by taxpayers to claim refunds of excise taxes. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, individuals or households, and not-for-profit institutions, farms, and Federal, state, local or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 125,292. Estimated Time per Respondent: 24 hours, 12 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,032,611. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 2001– 56 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 Revenue Procedure 2001–56, Demonstration Automobile Use. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 14, 2008 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn P. Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution, Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM 14NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 14, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64110-64111]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-5639]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Fiscal Service


Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds: Southwest Marine 
and General Insurance Company

AGENCY: Financial Management Service, Fiscal Service, Department of the 
Treasury.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This is Supplement No. 4 to the Treasury Department Circular 
570, 2007 Revision, published July 2, 2007, at 72 FR 36192.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Surety Bond Branch at (202) 874-6850.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A Certificate of Authority as an acceptable 
surety on Federal bonds is hereby issued under 31 U.S.C. 9305 to the 
following company:

Southwest Marine and General Insurance Company (NAIC 
12294). Business Address: 919 Third Avenue, New York, NY 
10022. Phone: (212) 551-0600. Underwriting Limitation b/: 
$2,503,000. Surety Licenses c/: AZ. Incorporated in Arizona.

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 1 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 this 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.


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    Dated: November 5, 2007.
Vivian L. Cooper,
Director, Financial Accounting and Services Division.
[FR Doc. 07-5639 Filed 11-13-07; 8:45 am]
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