Extension of Port Limits of Indianapolis, IN, 24656-24657 [2012-9996]

Download as PDF 24656 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 25, 2012 / Proposed Rules Commission has in a series of recent cases considered these Interconnection Customer Interconnection Facilities to be open access transmission facilities and required that the original developer (G1 in the above schematic) file an OATT within 60 days of a request for service on these facilities. In light of comments received, this NOI seeks feedback on whether the filing of an OATT, modifications to the LGIA/LGIP, or other means are better for addressing third-party access to facilities at issue here. [FR Doc. 2012–9848 Filed 4–24–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection 19 CFR Part 101 [Docket No. USCBP–2012–0006] Extension of Port Limits of Indianapolis, IN U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proposing to extend the geographical limits of the port of entry of Indianapolis, Indiana. The proposed extension will make the boundaries more easily identifiable to the public and will allow for uniform and continuous service to the extended area of Indianapolis, Indiana. The proposed change is part of CBP’s continuing program to use its personnel, facilities, and resources more efficiently, and to provide better service to carriers, importers, and the general public. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 25, 2012. ADDRESSES: Please submit comments, identified by docket number, by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments via docket number USCBP–2012–0006. • Mail: Border Security Regulations Branch, Office of International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Mint Annex, 799 9th Street NW., Washington, DC 20229–1179. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this rulemaking. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:41 Apr 24, 2012 Jkt 226001 www.regulations.gov. Comments submitted will be available for public inspection in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and 19 CFR 103.11(b) on normal business days between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Border Security Regulations Branch, Office of International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 799 9th Street NW., 5th Floor, Washington, DC. Arrangements to inspect submitted comments should be made in advance by calling Mr. Joseph Clark at (202) 325– 0118. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger Kaplan, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, (202) 325–4543, or by email at Roger.Kaplan@dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Public Participation Interested persons are invited to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written data, views, or arguments on all aspects of the proposed rule. CBP also invites comments that relate to the economic, environmental, or federalism effects that might result from this proposed rule. Comments that will provide the most assistance to CBP will reference a specific portion of the proposed rule, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include data, information, or authority that support such recommended change. II. Background As part of its continuing efforts to use CBP’s personnel, facilities, and resources more efficiently, and to provide better service to carriers, importers, and the general public, CBP is proposing to extend the limits of the Indianapolis, Indiana, port of entry. CBP ports of entry are locations where CBP officers and employees are assigned to accept entries of merchandise, clear passengers, collect duties, and enforce the various provisions of customs, immigration, agriculture, and related U.S. laws at the border. The term ‘‘port of entry’’ is used in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) in title 8 for immigration purposes and in title 19 for customs purposes. For customs purposes, CBP regulations list designated CBP ports of entry and the limits of each port in section 101.3(b)(1) of title 19 (19 CFR 101.3(b)(1)).1 Indianapolis was designated as a customs port of entry by the President’s message of March 3, 1913, concerning a reorganization of the customs service 1 Ports of entry for immigration purposes are currently listed at 8 CFR 100.4. PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 pursuant to the Act of August 24, 1912 (37 Stat. 434; 19 U.S.C. 1). Although CBP is not aware of any document which specifically sets forth the geographical boundaries of the Indianapolis port of entry, the port limits are generally understood to be the corporate limits of the city of Indianapolis. In 1970, by act of the Indiana legislature, the city of Indianapolis consolidated with the surrounding county of Marion. However, four municipalities within Marion County remained excluded from the corporate limits of Indianapolis. Additionally, members of the trade community have expressed a need for CBP services in areas west and south of the city limits. CBP would like to extend the boundaries of the port of entry of Indianapolis, Indiana, to include all the territory within the boundaries of Marion County, Indiana, as well as portions of the neighboring counties of Boone, Hendricks, and Johnson. This update is necessary to clarify the geographic limits of the port. The update will also allow CBP to better serve the public in the greater Indianapolis area, by providing regular service to (1) municipalities within Indianapolis that are not technically within the city limits, and to (2) locations to the immediate west and south of the city. The proposed change in the boundaries of the port of Indianapolis, Indiana, will not result in a change in the service that is provided to the public by the port and will not require a change in the staffing or workload at the port. III. Proposed Port Limits of Indianapolis, Indiana The new port limits of Indianapolis, Indiana, are proposed as follows: In the State of Indiana, all of Marion County; that part of Boone County which is west of Interstate Route 65 and east of State Route 39; that part of Hendricks County which is east of State Route 39; and that part of Johnson County which is east of State Route 37, north of State Route 144, and west of Interstate Route 65. CBP has included a map of the proposed port limits in the docket as ‘‘Attachment: Port of Entry of Indianapolis—Proposed Limits.’’ IV. Statutory and Regulatory Reviews A. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 DHS does not consider this proposed rule to be a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as supplemented by Executive E:\FR\FM\25APP1.SGM 25APP1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 25, 2012 / Proposed Rules Order 13563. The proposed change is intended to expand the geographical boundaries of the Indianapolis, Indiana, port of entry and make the boundaries more easily identifiable to the public. There are no new costs to the public associated with this rule, and the rule does not otherwise implicate the factors set forth in section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review. B. Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) requires federal agencies to examine the impact a rule would have on small entities. A small entity may be a small business (defined as any independently owned and operated business not dominant in its field that qualifies as a small business per the Small Business Act); a small notfor-profit organization; or a small governmental jurisdiction (locality with fewer than 50,000 people). This proposed rule merely expands the limits of an existing port of entry and does not impose any new costs on the public. Accordingly, we certify that this rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. C. Signing Authority The signing authority for this document falls under 19 CFR 0.2(a) because the extension of port limits is not within the bounds of those regulations for which the Secretary of the Treasury has retained sole authority. Accordingly, this notice of proposed rulemaking may be signed by the Secretary of Homeland Security (or her delegate). V. Authority This change is proposed under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 301; 6 U.S.C. 203; 19 U.S.C. 2 & note, 66, and 1624. pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 VI. Proposed Amendment to the Regulations If the proposed port limits are adopted, CBP will amend the list of CBP ports of entry at 19 CFR 101.3(b)(1) to reflect the new description of the limits of the Indianapolis, Indiana, port of entry. Dated: April 10, 2012. Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2012–9996 Filed 4–24–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:41 Apr 24, 2012 Jkt 226001 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service 26 CFR Part 1 [REG–137589–07] RIN 1545–BH60 Local Lodging Expenses Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: This document contains proposed regulations relating to the deductibility of expenses for lodging when not traveling away from home (local lodging). The regulations affect taxpayers who pay or incur expenses for local lodging. DATES: Comments or a request for a public hearing must be received by July 24, 2012. ADDRESSES: Send submissions to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–137589–07), room 5203, Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044. Submissions may be hand delivered Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–137589– 07), Courier’s Desk, Internal Revenue Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC. Alternatively, taxpayers may submit comments electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov (IRS REG–137589– 07). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning the proposed regulations, R. Matthew Kelley, (202) 622–7900; concerning submission of comments or a request for a hearing, Funmi Taylor, (202) 622–7180 (not toll-free numbers). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Background This document contains proposed amendments to 26 CFR part 1 relating to the deduction of local lodging expenses. Section 1.262–1 of the Income Tax Regulations generally disallows a deduction for local lodging expenses. The proposed regulations allow taxpayers to deduct local lodging expenses as ordinary and necessary business expenses in appropriate circumstances. Business Expenses Generally Section 162(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) allows a deduction for all of the ordinary and necessary expenses paid or incurred during the taxable year in carrying on any trade or business. PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 24657 Whether an expense is ordinary and necessary is a question of fact. In general, a trade or business expense is ordinary if it is normal, usual, or customary in the taxpayer’s type of business. An expense is necessary if it is appropriate and helpful for the development of the taxpayer’s business. See Commissioner v. Heininger, 320 U.S. 467, 475 (1943). An expense that serves primarily to furnish the taxpayer with a social or personal benefit, and is only secondarily related to business, is not a necessary business expense under section 162(a). Employee Expenses An expense that an employee must bear as a condition of employment may be a deductible employee business expense. See Sibla v. Commissioner, 611 F.2d 1260 (9th Cir. 1980), acq. (1985–2 CB viii) (contributions to firemen’s mess required as a condition of employment are deductible business expenses). However, expenses that primarily are for the employee’s personal benefit or convenience are not deductible employee business expenses. See Commissioner v. Flowers, 326 U.S. 465 (1946) (a taxpayer’s expenses for lodging near his principal work location, to avoid a long commute to and from his primary residence, were nondeductible personal expenses incurred solely because of the taxpayer’s decision to maintain his primary residence far from his work location). Deductible Employee Expenses The tax consequences to an employee who is reimbursed by an employer for an expense, or who receives property or services resulting from an employer’s payment of an expense, depend on whether the expense is one that would have been deductible if paid directly by the employee. For example, if an employee pays an expense and an employer reimburses the employee under a reimbursement or other expense allowance arrangement, the reimbursement is not includible in the employee’s income if it is made under an accountable plan. A reimbursement is treated as made under an accountable plan only if it is made for an expense that would be deductible by the employee under sections 161 through 199. See sections 62(a)(2)(A) and 62(c). Similarly, if an employer provides property or services to an employee in the course of business, the value of the benefit to the employee is excludable from the employee’s income if the benefit constitutes a working condition fringe under section 132(a)(3). A working condition fringe is defined as E:\FR\FM\25APP1.SGM 25APP1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 80 (Wednesday, April 25, 2012)]
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[Pages 24656-24657]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-9996]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

19 CFR Part 101

[Docket No. USCBP-2012-0006]


Extension of Port Limits of Indianapolis, IN

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proposing to 
extend the geographical limits of the port of entry of Indianapolis, 
Indiana. The proposed extension will make the boundaries more easily 
identifiable to the public and will allow for uniform and continuous 
service to the extended area of Indianapolis, Indiana. The proposed 
change is part of CBP's continuing program to use its personnel, 
facilities, and resources more efficiently, and to provide better 
service to carriers, importers, and the general public.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 25, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Please submit comments, identified by docket number, by one 
of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments via docket number 
USCBP-2012-0006.
     Mail: Border Security Regulations Branch, Office of 
International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Mint Annex, 
799 9th Street NW., Washington, DC 20229-1179.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name 
and docket number for this rulemaking. All comments received will be 
posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal information provided.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov. Comments submitted 
will be available for public inspection in accordance with the Freedom 
of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and 19 CFR 103.11(b) on normal 
business days between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Border 
Security Regulations Branch, Office of International Trade, U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection, 799 9th Street NW., 5th Floor, 
Washington, DC. Arrangements to inspect submitted comments should be 
made in advance by calling Mr. Joseph Clark at (202) 325-0118.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger Kaplan, Office of Field 
Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, (202) 325-4543, or by 
email at Roger.Kaplan@dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Participation

    Interested persons are invited to participate in this rulemaking by 
submitting written data, views, or arguments on all aspects of the 
proposed rule. CBP also invites comments that relate to the economic, 
environmental, or federalism effects that might result from this 
proposed rule. Comments that will provide the most assistance to CBP 
will reference a specific portion of the proposed rule, explain the 
reason for any recommended change, and include data, information, or 
authority that support such recommended change.

II. Background

    As part of its continuing efforts to use CBP's personnel, 
facilities, and resources more efficiently, and to provide better 
service to carriers, importers, and the general public, CBP is 
proposing to extend the limits of the Indianapolis, Indiana, port of 
entry. CBP ports of entry are locations where CBP officers and 
employees are assigned to accept entries of merchandise, clear 
passengers, collect duties, and enforce the various provisions of 
customs, immigration, agriculture, and related U.S. laws at the border. 
The term ``port of entry'' is used in the Code of Federal Regulations 
(CFR) in title 8 for immigration purposes and in title 19 for customs 
purposes. For customs purposes, CBP regulations list designated CBP 
ports of entry and the limits of each port in section 101.3(b)(1) of 
title 19 (19 CFR 101.3(b)(1)).\1\
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    \1\ Ports of entry for immigration purposes are currently listed 
at 8 CFR 100.4.
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    Indianapolis was designated as a customs port of entry by the 
President's message of March 3, 1913, concerning a reorganization of 
the customs service pursuant to the Act of August 24, 1912 (37 Stat. 
434; 19 U.S.C. 1). Although CBP is not aware of any document which 
specifically sets forth the geographical boundaries of the Indianapolis 
port of entry, the port limits are generally understood to be the 
corporate limits of the city of Indianapolis.
    In 1970, by act of the Indiana legislature, the city of 
Indianapolis consolidated with the surrounding county of Marion. 
However, four municipalities within Marion County remained excluded 
from the corporate limits of Indianapolis. Additionally, members of the 
trade community have expressed a need for CBP services in areas west 
and south of the city limits.
    CBP would like to extend the boundaries of the port of entry of 
Indianapolis, Indiana, to include all the territory within the 
boundaries of Marion County, Indiana, as well as portions of the 
neighboring counties of Boone, Hendricks, and Johnson. This update is 
necessary to clarify the geographic limits of the port. The update will 
also allow CBP to better serve the public in the greater Indianapolis 
area, by providing regular service to (1) municipalities within 
Indianapolis that are not technically within the city limits, and to 
(2) locations to the immediate west and south of the city. The proposed 
change in the boundaries of the port of Indianapolis, Indiana, will not 
result in a change in the service that is provided to the public by the 
port and will not require a change in the staffing or workload at the 
port.

III. Proposed Port Limits of Indianapolis, Indiana

    The new port limits of Indianapolis, Indiana, are proposed as 
follows:
    In the State of Indiana, all of Marion County; that part of Boone 
County which is west of Interstate Route 65 and east of State Route 39; 
that part of Hendricks County which is east of State Route 39; and that 
part of Johnson County which is east of State Route 37, north of State 
Route 144, and west of Interstate Route 65.
    CBP has included a map of the proposed port limits in the docket as 
``Attachment: Port of Entry of Indianapolis--Proposed Limits.''

IV. Statutory and Regulatory Reviews

A. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563

    DHS does not consider this proposed rule to be a ``significant 
regulatory action'' under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, 
Regulatory Planning and Review, as supplemented by Executive

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Order 13563. The proposed change is intended to expand the geographical 
boundaries of the Indianapolis, Indiana, port of entry and make the 
boundaries more easily identifiable to the public. There are no new 
costs to the public associated with this rule, and the rule does not 
otherwise implicate the factors set forth in section 3(f) of Executive 
Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been submitted to the 
Office of Management and Budget for review.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) requires 
federal agencies to examine the impact a rule would have on small 
entities. A small entity may be a small business (defined as any 
independently owned and operated business not dominant in its field 
that qualifies as a small business per the Small Business Act); a small 
not-for-profit organization; or a small governmental jurisdiction 
(locality with fewer than 50,000 people).
    This proposed rule merely expands the limits of an existing port of 
entry and does not impose any new costs on the public. Accordingly, we 
certify that this rule would not have a significant economic impact on 
a substantial number of small entities.

C. Signing Authority

    The signing authority for this document falls under 19 CFR 0.2(a) 
because the extension of port limits is not within the bounds of those 
regulations for which the Secretary of the Treasury has retained sole 
authority. Accordingly, this notice of proposed rulemaking may be 
signed by the Secretary of Homeland Security (or her delegate).

V. Authority

    This change is proposed under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 301; 6 
U.S.C. 203; 19 U.S.C. 2 & note, 66, and 1624.

VI. Proposed Amendment to the Regulations

    If the proposed port limits are adopted, CBP will amend the list of 
CBP ports of entry at 19 CFR 101.3(b)(1) to reflect the new description 
of the limits of the Indianapolis, Indiana, port of entry.

    Dated: April 10, 2012.
Janet Napolitano,
Secretary of Homeland Security.
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