Renewal of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee, 59186-59187 [2011-24440]

Download as PDF 59186 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 185 / Friday, September 23, 2011 / Notices Issued in Washington, DC, on September 19, 2011. Carla Scott, FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–24459 Filed 9–22–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: New England Region Aviation Expo Database sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The New England Region Aviation Expo database performs conference registration and helps plan the logistics and non-pilot courses for the expo. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by November 22, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carla Scott on (202) 385–4293, or by e-mail at: Carla.Scott@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 2120–0738. Title: New England Region Aviation Expo Database. Form Numbers: There are no FAA forms associated with this collection. Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection. Background: The data will be used by a collaboration of volunteers from different Lines of Business within the FAA to form a committee. The committee members consist of Regions and Center (ARC), Airports (ARP), Air Traffic Organization (ATO), and Aviation Safety (AVS). The committee members will use the data to help plan the courses and expo itself. The New England Region Aviation Expo database performs conference registration and helps plan logistics and non-pilot courses. Respondents: Approximately 500 participants. Frequency: Information is collected once annually. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 15 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 2 hours. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:41 Sep 22, 2011 Jkt 223001 Send comments to the FAA at the following address: Ms. Carla Scott, Room 336, Federal Aviation Administration, AES–300, 950 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20024. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for FAA’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. ADDRESSES: Issued in Washington, DC, on September 19, 2011. Carla Scott, FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–24457 Filed 9–22–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [Docket No. EP 519 (Sub-No. 5)] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P Surface Transportation Board, DOT. ACTION: Decided: September 19, 2011. By the Board. Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of Proceedings. Andrea Pope-Matheson, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2011–24449 Filed 9–22–11; 8:45 am] Renewal of National Grain Car Council AGENCY: The NGCC consists of approximately 40 members, excluding the governmental representatives. Members comprise a balanced representation of executives knowledgeable in the transportation of grain, including not less than 14 members from the Class I railroads (one marketing and one car management representative from each Class I), 7 representatives from Class II and III carriers, 14 representatives from grain shippers and receivers, and 5 representatives from private car owners and car manufacturers. The Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board are ex officio (non-voting) members of the NGCC. The NGCC meets at least annually, and meetings are open to the public, consistent with the Government in the Sunshine Act, Pub. L. 94–409. Further information about the NGCC is available on the Board’s Web site at https://www.stb.dot.gov and at the GSA’s FACA Database—https://www.fido.gov/ facadatabase/public.asp. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Notice of intent to renew charter. Surface Transportation Board In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended 5 U.S.C., App. (FACA), notice is hereby given that the Surface Transportation Board intends to renew the charter of the National Grain Car Council (NGCC). ADDRESSES: A copy of the charter is available at the Library of the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423–0001, and on the Board’s Web site at https:// www.stb.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Brugman, Designated Federal Official, at (202) 245–0281. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at: (800) 877–8339]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NGCC functions as a continuing working group to facilitate private-sector solutions and recommendations to the STB on matters affecting grain transportation. The NGCC functions solely as an advisory body, and complies with the provisions of FACA. [Docket No. EP 670 (Sub-No. 3)] SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Renewal of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Surface Transportation Board. Notice of intent to renew AGENCY: ACTION: charter. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. (FACA), notice is hereby given that the Surface Transportation Board (Board) intends to renew the charter of the Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee (RETAC). ADDRESSES: A copy of the charter is available at the Library of the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423–0001, and on the Board’s Web site at https:// www.stb.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott M. Zimmerman, Designated Federal Official, at (202) 245–0386. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal E:\FR\FM\23SEN1.SGM 23SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 185 / Friday, September 23, 2011 / Notices Information Relay Service (FIRS) at: (800) 877–8339]. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY RETAC was established by the Board on September 24, 2007, to provide advice and guidance to the Board, on a continuing basis, and to provide a forum for the discussion of emerging issues and concerns regarding the transportation by rail of energy resources, including, but not necessarily limited to, coal and biofuels, such as ethanol. RETAC functions solely as an advisory body and complies with the provisions of FACA and its implementing regulations. RETAC consists of up to 25 voting members, excluding the governmental representatives. The membership comprises a balanced representation of individuals experienced in issues affecting the transportation of energy resources, including not less than: 5 representatives from the Class I railroads; 3 representatives from Class II and III railroads; 3 representatives from coal producers; 5 representatives from electric utilities (including at least one rural electric cooperative and one stateor municipally-owned utility); 4 representatives from biofuel feedstock growers or providers, and biofuel refiners, processors, and distributors; and 2 representatives from private car owners, car lessors, or car manufacturers. These members are serving in a representative capacity for this Committee. The Committee may also include up to 3 members with relevant experience but not necessarily affiliated with one of the aforementioned industries or sectors. STB Board Members are ex officio (nonvoting) members of RETAC. RETAC meets at least twice a year, and meetings are open to the public, consistent with the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409. Further information about RETAC is available on the Board’s Web site at https://www.stb.dot.gov and at the GSA’s FACA Database—https://www.fido.gov/ facadatabase/public.asp. sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Decided: September 19, 2011. By the Board. Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of Proceedings. Andrea Pope-Matheson, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2011–24440 Filed 9–22–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:41 Sep 22, 2011 Jkt 223001 Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request September 20, 2011. The Department of the Treasury will submit the following public information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 on or after the date of publication of this notice. A copy of the submissions may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding these information collections should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury PRA Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 11010, Washington, DC 20220. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 24, 2011 to be assured consideration. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) OMB Number: 1545–0854. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Section 301.7245–3, Discharge of Liens (TD 9410). Abstract: The Internal Revenue Service needs this information in processing a request to sell property of a tax lien at a non-judicial sale. This information will be used to determine the amount, if any, to which the tax lien attaches. Respondents: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 200. OMB Number: 1545–1244. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: T.D. 9013, Limitation on Passive Activity Losses and Credits—Treatment on Self-Charged Items of Income and Expense. Abstract: These regulations provide guidance on the treatment of selfcharged items of income and expense under section 469. The regulations recharacterize a percentage of certain portfolio income and expense as passive income and expense (self-charged items) when a taxpayer engages in a lending transaction with a partnership or an S corporation (passthrough entity) in which the taxpayer owns a direct or indirect interest and the loan proceeds are used in a passive activity. Similar rules apply to lending transactions between two identically owned passthrough entities. These final regulations affect taxpayers subject to PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 59187 the limitations on passive activity losses and credits. Respondents: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 150. OMB Number: 1545–1771. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Title: Revenue Procedure 2009–41, Extension of Time to File Entity Classification Elections. Abstract: This revenue procedure provides guidance under § 7701 of the Internal Revenue Code for an eligible entity that requests relief for a late classification election filed with the applicable IRS service center within 3 years and 75 days of the requested effective date of the eligible entity’s classification election. The revenue procedure also provides guidance for those eligible entities that do not qualify for relief under this revenue procedure and that are required to request a letter ruling in order to request relief for a late entity classification. This revenue procedure supersedes Rev. Proc. 2002– 59 by extending late entity classification relief to both initial classification elections and changes in classification elections along with extending the time for filing late entity classification elections to within 3 years and 75 days of the requested effective date of the eligible entity’s classification election. Respondents: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1. OMB Number: 1545–1946. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Title: T.D. 9315 (Final) Dual Consolidated Loss Regulations. Abstract: This document contains final regulations under section 1503(d) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) regarding dual consolidated losses. Section 1503(d) generally provides that a dual consolidated loss of a dual resident corporation cannot reduce the taxable income of any other member of the affiliated group unless, to the extent provided in regulations, the loss does not offset the income of any foreign corporation. Similar rules apply to losses of separate units of domestic corporations. These final regulations address various dual consolidated loss issues, including exceptions to the general prohibition against using a dual consolidated loss to reduce the taxable income of any other member of the affiliated group. Respondents: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 2,765. OMB Number: 1545–1947. E:\FR\FM\23SEN1.SGM 23SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 185 (Friday, September 23, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59186-59187]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-24440]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[Docket No. EP 670 (Sub-No. 3)]


Renewal of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Notice of intent to renew charter.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as 
amended, 5 U.S.C., App. (FACA), notice is hereby given that the Surface 
Transportation Board (Board) intends to renew the charter of the Rail 
Energy Transportation Advisory Committee (RETAC).

ADDRESSES: A copy of the charter is available at the Library of the 
Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423-
0001, and on the Board's Web site at https://www.stb.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott M. Zimmerman, Designated Federal 
Official, at (202) 245-0386. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is 
available through the Federal

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Information Relay Service (FIRS) at: (800) 877-8339].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: RETAC was established by the Board on 
September 24, 2007, to provide advice and guidance to the Board, on a 
continuing basis, and to provide a forum for the discussion of emerging 
issues and concerns regarding the transportation by rail of energy 
resources, including, but not necessarily limited to, coal and 
biofuels, such as ethanol. RETAC functions solely as an advisory body 
and complies with the provisions of FACA and its implementing 
regulations.
    RETAC consists of up to 25 voting members, excluding the 
governmental representatives. The membership comprises a balanced 
representation of individuals experienced in issues affecting the 
transportation of energy resources, including not less than: 5 
representatives from the Class I railroads; 3 representatives from 
Class II and III railroads; 3 representatives from coal producers; 5 
representatives from electric utilities (including at least one rural 
electric cooperative and one state- or municipally-owned utility); 4 
representatives from biofuel feedstock growers or providers, and 
biofuel refiners, processors, and distributors; and 2 representatives 
from private car owners, car lessors, or car manufacturers. These 
members are serving in a representative capacity for this Committee. 
The Committee may also include up to 3 members with relevant experience 
but not necessarily affiliated with one of the aforementioned 
industries or sectors. STB Board Members are ex officio (non-voting) 
members of RETAC.
    RETAC meets at least twice a year, and meetings are open to the 
public, consistent with the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 
94-409.
    Further information about RETAC is available on the Board's Web 
site at https://www.stb.dot.gov and at the GSA's FACA Database--https://www.fido.gov/facadatabase/public.asp.

    Decided: September 19, 2011.

    By the Board.
Rachel D. Campbell,
Director, Office of Proceedings.
Andrea Pope-Matheson,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2011-24440 Filed 9-22-11; 8:45 am]
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