Request for Applications for the IRS Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities, 59555 [2014-23543]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 191 / Thursday, October 2, 2014 / Notices Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Solo, Indonesia; Surabaya, Indonesia; Makassar, Indonesia [SDGT]. Dated: September 24, 2014. John E. Smith, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2014–23526 Filed 10–1–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Request for Applications for the IRS Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division, Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for applicants or nominations. AGENCY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting applications for membership to serve on the Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT). Applications will be accepted for the following vacancies, which will occur in June 2015: Two (2) Employee Plans; two (2) Exempt Organizations; one (1) Indian Tribal Governments; and two (2) Tax Exempt Bonds. To ensure appropriate balance of membership, final selection from qualified candidates will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other expertise. Members of the ACT may not be federally registered lobbyists. DATES: Written applications or nominations must be received on or before November 3, 2014. ADDRESSES: Send all applications and nominations to one of the following: (a) Email—Mark.F.O’Donnell@irs.gov; (b) Fax: 877–801–7395; (c) U.S. Mail—Mark O’Donnell, Internal Revenue Service, Designated Federal Officer, TE/GE Communications and Liaison; 1111 Constitution Ave. NW; SE:T:CL—NCA 676; Washington, DC 20224. Application: Applicants must use the ACT Application Form (Form 12339–C) on the IRS Web site (IRS.gov). Applications should describe and document the proposed member’s qualifications for membership on the ACT. Applications should also specify the vacancy for which they wish to be considered. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark O’Donnell (202) 317–8632 (not a toll-free number) or by email at Mark.F.O’Donnell@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:04 Oct 01, 2014 Jkt 235001 and Government Entities (ACT), governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, is an organized public forum for discussion of relevant employee plans, exempt organizations, tax-exempt bonds, and federal, state, local, and Indian tribal government issues between officials of the IRS and representatives of the above communities. The ACT enables the IRS to receive regular input with respect to the development and implementation of IRS policy concerning these communities. ACT members present the interested public’s observations about current or proposed IRS policies, programs, and procedures, as well as suggest improvements. ACT members shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury and shall serve two-year terms. Terms can be extended for an additional year. ACT members will not be paid for their time or services. ACT members will be reimbursed for their travel-related expenses to attend working sessions and public meetings, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5703. The Secretary of the Treasury invites those individuals, organizations, and groups affiliated with employee plans, exempt organizations, tax-exempt bonds and federal, state, local and Indian tribal governments to nominate individuals for membership on the ACT. Nominations should describe and document the proposed member’s qualifications for ACT membership, including the nominee’s past or current affiliations and dealings with the particular community or segment of the community that he or she would represent (such as, employee plans). Nominations should also specify the vacancy for which they wish to be considered. The Department of the Treasury seeks a diverse group of members representing a broad spectrum of persons experienced in employee plans, exempt organizations, tax-exempt bonds and federal, state, local and Indian tribal governments. Nominees must go through a clearance process before selection by the Department of the Treasury. In accordance with the Department of the Treasury Directive 21–03, the clearance process includes, among other things, pre-appointment and annual tax checks, and an FBI criminal and subversive name check, fingerprint check, and security clearance. Dated: September 29, 2014. Mark F. O’Donnell, Designated Federal Officer, Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division, Internal Revenue Service. [FR Doc. 2014–23543 Filed 10–1–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 59555 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0049] Proposed Information Collection (Approval of School Attendance) Activity: Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information necessary to determine entitlement to compensation and pension benefits for a child between the ages of 18 and 23 attending school. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before December 1, 2014. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0049’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or FAX (202) 632–8925. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. With respect to the following collection of information, VBA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VBA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02OCN1.SGM 02OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Request for Applications for the IRS Advisory Committee on Tax 
Exempt and Government Entities

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Tax Exempt and Government 
Entities Division, Treasury.

ACTION: Notice and request for applicants or nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting applications 
for membership to serve on the Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and 
Government Entities (ACT). Applications will be accepted for the 
following vacancies, which will occur in June 2015: Two (2) Employee 
Plans; two (2) Exempt Organizations; one (1) Indian Tribal Governments; 
and two (2) Tax Exempt Bonds. To ensure appropriate balance of 
membership, final selection from qualified candidates will be 
determined based on experience, qualifications, and other expertise. 
Members of the ACT may not be federally registered lobbyists.

DATES: Written applications or nominations must be received on or 
before November 3, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Send all applications and nominations to one of the 
following: (a) Email--Mark.F.O'Donnell@irs.gov; (b) Fax: 877-801-7395; 
(c) U.S. Mail--Mark O'Donnell, Internal Revenue Service, Designated 
Federal Officer, TE/GE Communications and Liaison; 1111 Constitution 
Ave. NW; SE:T:CL--NCA 676; Washington, DC 20224.
    Application: Applicants must use the ACT Application Form (Form 
12339-C) on the IRS Web site (IRS.gov). Applications should describe 
and document the proposed member's qualifications for membership on the 
ACT. Applications should also specify the vacancy for which they wish 
to be considered.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark O'Donnell (202) 317-8632 (not a 
toll-free number) or by email at Mark.F.O'Donnell@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and 
Government Entities (ACT), governed by the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, Public Law 92-463, is an organized public forum for discussion of 
relevant employee plans, exempt organizations, tax-exempt bonds, and 
federal, state, local, and Indian tribal government issues between 
officials of the IRS and representatives of the above communities. The 
ACT enables the IRS to receive regular input with respect to the 
development and implementation of IRS policy concerning these 
communities. ACT members present the interested public's observations 
about current or proposed IRS policies, programs, and procedures, as 
well as suggest improvements. ACT members shall be appointed by the 
Secretary of the Treasury and shall serve two-year terms. Terms can be 
extended for an additional year. ACT members will not be paid for their 
time or services. ACT members will be reimbursed for their travel-
related expenses to attend working sessions and public meetings, in 
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5703. The Secretary of the Treasury invites 
those individuals, organizations, and groups affiliated with employee 
plans, exempt organizations, tax-exempt bonds and federal, state, local 
and Indian tribal governments to nominate individuals for membership on 
the ACT. Nominations should describe and document the proposed member's 
qualifications for ACT membership, including the nominee's past or 
current affiliations and dealings with the particular community or 
segment of the community that he or she would represent (such as, 
employee plans). Nominations should also specify the vacancy for which 
they wish to be considered. The Department of the Treasury seeks a 
diverse group of members representing a broad spectrum of persons 
experienced in employee plans, exempt organizations, tax-exempt bonds 
and federal, state, local and Indian tribal governments. Nominees must 
go through a clearance process before selection by the Department of 
the Treasury. In accordance with the Department of the Treasury 
Directive 21-03, the clearance process includes, among other things, 
pre-appointment and annual tax checks, and an FBI criminal and 
subversive name check, fingerprint check, and security clearance.

    Dated: September 29, 2014.
Mark F. O'Donnell,
Designated Federal Officer, Tax Exempt and Government Entities 
Division, Internal Revenue Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-23543 Filed 10-1-14; 8:45 am]
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