Open Meeting of the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board (the PERAB), 60025-60026 [E9-27733]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 222 / Thursday, November 19, 2009 / Notices James C. New Mr. New, 66, has had aphakia and macular scarring in his left eye since 1965. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, count-finger vision. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted, ‘‘It is my opinion that Mr. New has sufficient vision to perform the commercial driving tasks in question.’’ Mr. New reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 54,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 38 years, accumulating 2.7 million miles. He holds a Class D operator’s license from Mississippi. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Thomas E. O’Compo Mr. O’Compo, 42, has had exotropia in his right eye since birth. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted, ‘‘In my opinion. Mr. O’Compo has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. O’Compo reported that he has driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 100,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 9 years, accumulating 360,000 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Christopher M. Rivera Mr. Rivera, 37, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted, ‘‘I certify that in my opinion, Christopher Rivera has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Rivera reported that he has driven straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 60,300 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 9 years, accumulating 60,300 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New Mexico. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes, and one conviction for speeding in a CMV. He exceeded the speed limit by 5mph. Richard J. Robb Mr. Robb, 55, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, 20/300. Following an examination in 2009, his ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘It is my medical opinion that Mr. Robb has the VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:22 Nov 18, 2009 Jkt 220001 necessary vision to see and operate a commercial vehicle safely.’’ Mr. Robb reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 142,500 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 750,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New Mexico. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Larry L. Sapp Mr. Sapp, 44, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic injury since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted, ‘‘Mr. Sapp has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Sapp reported that he has driven straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 36,000 miles. He holds a Class O operator’s license from Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Temesgn H. Teklezig Mr. Teklezig, 31, has loss of vision in his right eye due to a traumatic injury sustained 13 years ago. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2009, his ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘In my professional opinion, Mr. Teklezig has sufficient vision to drive a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Teklezig reported that he has driven straight trucks for 7 years, accumulating 252,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 3 years, accumulating 111,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Washington. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Robert E. Whitney Mr. Whitney, 71, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to an injury sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity in his left eye is 20/25. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted, ‘‘In my opinion, he has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Whitney reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 40,500 miles. He holds a Class D operator’s license from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Robert D. Williams Mr. Williams, 57, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic injury since PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60025 1986. The best corrected visual acuity in his left eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted, ‘‘Vision is sufficient to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Williams reported that he has driven straight trucks for 38 years, accumulating 692,018 miles. He holds a Class E operator’s license from Louisiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. James M. Wood Mr. Wood, 59, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted, ‘‘His vision should not preclude him from operating a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Wood reported that he has driven straight trucks for 131⁄2 years, accumulating 474,997 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from North Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Request for Comments In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions described in this notice. The Agency will consider all comments received before the close of business December 21, 2009. Comments will be available for examination in the docket at the location listed under the ADDRESSES section of this notice. The Agency will file comments received after the comment closing date in the public docket, and will consider them to the extent practicable. In addition to late comments, FMCSA will also continue to file, in the public docket, relevant information that becomes available after the comment closing date. Interested persons should monitor the public docket for new material. Issued on November 12, 2009. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. E9–27840 Filed 11–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Open Meeting of the President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board (the PERAB) Departmental Offices. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1 60026 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 222 / Thursday, November 19, 2009 / Notices SUMMARY: The President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board will meet on December 4, 2009 via conference call beginning at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will be open to the public via live audio stream at https:// www.whitehouse.gov/live. DATES: The meeting will be held on December 4, 2009 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. The PERAB will convene its next meeting via conference call. The public is invited to submit written statements to the Advisory Committee by any of the following methods: ADDRESSES: Electronic Statements • Send written statements to the PERAB’s electronic mailbox at: PERAB@do.treas.gov; or Paper Statements erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES • Send paper statements in triplicate to Emanuel Pleitez, Designated Federal Officer, President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board, Office of the Under Secretary for Domestic Finance, Room 1325A, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220. In general, all statements will be posted on the White House Web site (https://www.whitehouse.gov) without change, including any business or personal information provided such as names, addresses, e-mail addresses, or telephone numbers. The Department will also make such statements available for public inspection and copying in the Department’s Library, Room 1428, Main Department Building, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220, on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time. You can make an appointment to inspect statements by telephoning (202) 622– 0990. All statements, including attachments and other supporting materials, received are part of the public record and subject to public disclosure. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Emanuel Pleitez, Designated Federal Officer, President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board, Office of the Under Secretary for Domestic Finance, Department of the Treasury, Main Department Building, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220, at (202) 622– 2000. In accordance with Section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:22 Nov 18, 2009 Jkt 220001 U.S.C. App. II, § 10(a), and the regulations thereunder, Emanuel Pleitez, Designated Federal Officer of the Advisory Board, has ordered publication of this notice that the PERAB will convene its next meeting on December 4, 2009 via conference call beginning at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will be broadcast on the internet via live audio stream at https://www.whitehouse.gov/live. The purpose of this meeting is to continue discussion of the issues impacting the strength and competitiveness of the Nation’s economy. The discussion will include administrative matters and an update on the research and preparatory work conducted in the PERAB subcommittees. The PERAB will deliberate on the work of the subcommittees and provide information and ideas obtained from across the country to promote the growth of the American economy, establish a stable and sound financial and banking system, create jobs, and improve the long-term prosperity of the American people. In addition, the PERAB will vote on presenting formal advice and recommendations to the President. Dated: October 22, 2009. Andrew Mayock, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–27733 Filed 11–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–25–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [INTL–656–87] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project 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 an existing final regulation, INTL–656–87 (TD 8701), Treatment of Shareholders of Certain Passive Foreign Investment Companies (§§ 1.1291–9(d) and 1.1291– 10(d)). PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 19, 2010 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 regulation should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at (202) 622– 6665, 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: Treatment of Shareholders of Certain Passive Foreign Investment Companies. OMB Number: 1545–1507. Regulation Project Number: INTL– 656–87. Abstract: The reporting requirements affect United States persons that are direct and indirect shareholders of passive foreign investment companies (PFICSs). The requirements enable the Internal Revenue Service to identify PFICs, United States shareholders, and transactions subject to PFIC taxation and verify income inclusions, excess distributions, and deferred tax amounts. 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, and not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 131,250. Estimated Time per Respondent: 46 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 100,000. 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 comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 222 (Thursday, November 19, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60025-60026]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-27733]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Open Meeting of the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board 
(the PERAB)

AGENCY: Departmental Offices.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: The President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board will meet on 
December 4, 2009 via conference call beginning at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. 
The meeting will be open to the public via live audio stream at https://www.whitehouse.gov/live.

DATES: The meeting will be held on December 4, 2009 at 3 p.m. Eastern 
Time.

ADDRESSES: The PERAB will convene its next meeting via conference call. 
The public is invited to submit written statements to the Advisory 
Committee by any of the following methods:

Electronic Statements

     Send written statements to the PERAB's electronic mailbox 
at: PERAB@do.treas.gov; or

Paper Statements

     Send paper statements in triplicate to Emanuel Pleitez, 
Designated Federal Officer, President's Economic Recovery Advisory 
Board, Office of the Under Secretary for Domestic Finance, Room 1325A, 
Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20220.
    In general, all statements will be posted on the White House Web 
site (https://www.whitehouse.gov) without change, including any business 
or personal information provided such as names, addresses, e-mail 
addresses, or telephone numbers. The Department will also make such 
statements available for public inspection and copying in the 
Department's Library, Room 1428, Main Department Building, 1500 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220, on official business 
days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time. You can make 
an appointment to inspect statements by telephoning (202) 622-0990. All 
statements, including attachments and other supporting materials, 
received are part of the public record and subject to public 
disclosure. You should submit only information that you wish to make 
available publicly.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Emanuel Pleitez, Designated Federal 
Officer, President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board, Office of the 
Under Secretary for Domestic Finance, Department of the Treasury, Main 
Department Building, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20220, at (202) 622-2000.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Section 10(a) of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. II, Sec.  10(a), and the 
regulations thereunder, Emanuel Pleitez, Designated Federal Officer of 
the Advisory Board, has ordered publication of this notice that the 
PERAB will convene its next meeting on December 4, 2009 via conference 
call beginning at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will be broadcast on 
the internet via live audio stream at https://www.whitehouse.gov/live. 
The purpose of this meeting is to continue discussion of the issues 
impacting the strength and competitiveness of the Nation's economy. The 
discussion will include administrative matters and an update on the 
research and preparatory work conducted in the PERAB subcommittees. The 
PERAB will deliberate on the work of the subcommittees and provide 
information and ideas obtained from across the country to promote the 
growth of the American economy, establish a stable and sound financial 
and banking system, create jobs, and improve the long-term prosperity 
of the American people. In addition, the PERAB will vote on presenting 
formal advice and recommendations to the President.

    Dated: October 22, 2009.
Andrew Mayock,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-27733 Filed 11-18-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4810-25-P
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