Notice of Meeting Cancellation of the Advisory Committee on the Ten-Year Framework for Energy and Environment Cooperation With China, 78424-78425 [E8-30352]

Download as PDF 78424 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 246 / Monday, December 22, 2008 / Notices vision impairment is stable. In addition, a review of each record of safety while driving with the respective vision deficiencies over the past two years indicates each applicant continues to meet the vision exemption standards. These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each driver’s ability to continue to drive safely in interstate commerce. Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each renewal applicant for a period of two years is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Request for Comments FMCSA will review comments received at any time concerning a particular driver’s safety record and determine if the continuation of the exemption is consistent with the requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315. However, FMCSA requests that interested parties with specific data concerning the safety records of these drivers submit comments by January 21, 2009. FMCSA believes that the requirements for a renewal of an exemption under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 can be satisfied by initially granting the renewal and then requesting and evaluating, if needed, subsequent comments submitted by interested parties. As indicated above, the Agency previously published notices of final disposition announcing its decision to exempt these 44 individuals from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The final decision to grant an exemption to each of these individuals was based on the merits of each case and only after careful consideration of the comments received to its notices of applications. The notices of applications stated in detail the qualifications, experience, and medical condition of each applicant for an exemption from the vision requirements. That information is available by consulting the above cited Federal Register publications. Interested parties or organizations possessing information that would otherwise show that any, or all of these drivers, are not currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the exemption of a driver. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:07 Dec 19, 2008 Jkt 217001 Issued on: December 12, 2008. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. 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FTA requests comments on this guidance, which is available on the U.S. Government electronic docket site and on the FTA Web site. DATES: Comments must be received by January 21, 2009. Comments filed after the deadline will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: You must include the agency name (Federal Transit Administration) and the docket number (FTA–2008–0054) with your comments. To ensure your comments are not entered into the docket more than once, please submit comments, identified by the docket number [FTA–2008–0054], by only one of the following methods: 1. Web site: The U.S. Government electronic docket site is https:// www.regulations.gov. Go to this Web site and follow the instructions for submitting comments into docket number FTA–2008–0054. 2. Fax: Telefax comments to (202) 493–2251. 3. Mail: Mail your comments to U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Docket Operations, M–30, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. PO 00000 Frm 00141 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4. Hand Delivery: Bring your comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Docket Operations, M–30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Ossi, Office of Planning and Environment (TPE–30), 202–366–1613, or Christopher VanWyk, Office of Chief Counsel (TCC–30), 202–366–1733, Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3024 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU) added a new provision at 49 U.S.C. 5324(c) that allows a grant applicant, under conditions that may be specified by the Secretary of Transportation, to acquire existing railroad right-of-way prior to the completion of the environmental review of the transportation project(s) that will eventually use that right-ofway. Under authority delegated by the Secretary, FTA has developed proposed guidance that would (1) specify the conditions under which this provision may be used and (2) give guidance on applying that provision to specific situations. We request your comments on the guidance, which is available in the U.S. Government’s electronic docket site at https://www.regulations.gov under docket number FTA–2008–0054 and on the FTA Web site at https:// www.fta.dot.gov under ‘‘Planning and Environment.’’ FTA will respond to comments received on this Notice in a second Federal Register notice to be published after the close of the comment period. That second notice is expected to announce the availability of final guidance that reflects the changes implemented as a result of comments received. Issued on: December 16, 2008. Sherry E. Little, Acting Administrator. [FR Doc. E8–30372 Filed 12–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Notice of Meeting Cancellation of the Advisory Committee on the Ten-Year Framework for Energy and Environment Cooperation With China AGENCY: Office of the Special Envoy to China and the SED, Treasury. E:\FR\FM\22DEN1.SGM 22DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 246 / Monday, December 22, 2008 / Notices ACTION: Notice of meeting cancellation. SUMMARY: The Department of Treasury’s Advisory Committee on the Ten-Year Framework for Energy and Environment Cooperation with China did not convene its first meeting on Monday, December 1, 2008 due to scheduling conflicts. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Casey Delhotal, Environmental and Economic Policy Advisor to the SED, Department of Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington DC 20220, at (202) 622–6780. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. II, section 10(a), and the regulations thereunder, Katherine Casey Delhotal, Designated Federal Officer of the Advisory Committee, has ordered publication of this notice that the Advisory Committee meeting did not convene its first meeting on Monday, December 1, 2008 due to scheduling conflicts. Dated: December 11, 2008. Lindsay Valdeon, Deputy Executive Secretary, Treasury Department. [FR Doc. E8–30352 Filed 12–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–25–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 2005–64 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. 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 Notice 2005–64, Foreign Tax Credit and Other Guidance under Section 965. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 20, 2009 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:07 Dec 19, 2008 Jkt 217001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Carolyn N. Brown, (202) 622–6688, at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet at Carolyn.N.Brown@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Foreign Tax Credit and Other Guidance under Section 965. OMB Number: 1545–1957. Form Number: Notice 2005–64. Abstract: This notice supplements the guidance set forth in Notice 2005–10, 2005–6 I.R.B. 474, which primarily addressed the requirements for a domestic reinvestment plan described in section 965(b)(4), and Notice 2005– 38, 2005–22 I.R.B. 1100, which primarily addressed the limitations described in section 965(b)(1), (2), and (3) on the amount of dividends eligible for the dividends received deduction under section 965(a), including the effects of certain acquisitions, dispositions, and similar transactions on those limitations. This notice sets forth guidance on various issues arising under section 965, including issues relating to the foreign tax credit and minimum tax credit, expense allocation and apportionment, and currency translation. Current Actions: There is no change in the paperwork burden previously approved by OMB. This form is being submitted for renewal purposes only. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Businesses and other for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 25,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 10 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 250,000. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00142 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 78425 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: November 12, 2008. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–30285 Filed 12–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 97–15 AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. 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 97–15, section 103– Remedial Payment Closing Agreement Program. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 20, 2009 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 E:\FR\FM\22DEN1.SGM 22DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 246 (Monday, December 22, 2008)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Notice of Meeting Cancellation of the Advisory Committee on the 
Ten-Year Framework for Energy and Environment Cooperation With China

AGENCY: Office of the Special Envoy to China and the SED, Treasury.

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ACTION: Notice of meeting cancellation.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Treasury's Advisory Committee on the Ten-
Year Framework for Energy and Environment Cooperation with China did 
not convene its first meeting on Monday, December 1, 2008 due to 
scheduling conflicts.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Casey Delhotal, Environmental and 
Economic Policy Advisor to the SED, Department of Treasury, 1500 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington DC 20220, at (202) 622-6780.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with section 10(a) of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. II, section 10(a), and 
the regulations thereunder, Katherine Casey Delhotal, Designated 
Federal Officer of the Advisory Committee, has ordered publication of 
this notice that the Advisory Committee meeting did not convene its 
first meeting on Monday, December 1, 2008 due to scheduling conflicts.

    Dated: December 11, 2008.
Lindsay Valdeon,
Deputy Executive Secretary, Treasury Department.
 [FR Doc. E8-30352 Filed 12-19-08; 8:45 am]
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