Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and Paying Benefits, 13239-13241 [2015-05780]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 49 / Friday, March 13, 2015 / Rules and Regulations required for a transfer of a section 1256 option that is a covered security: (i) The original basis of the option; and (ii) The fair market value of the option as of the end of the prior calendar year. (f) Additional information required for a debt instrument. In addition to the information required in § 1.6045A– 1(b)(3) for a transfer of a debt instrument that is a covered security, the transferor must provide the last date on or before the transfer date that the transferor made an adjustment for a particular item (for example, the last date on or before the transfer date that bond premium was amortized). This paragraph (f) applies to a transfer that occurs on or after June 30, 2015. (g) Expiration date. The applicability of this section expires on or before March 12, 2018. ■ Par. 6. Section 1.6049–5 is amended by adding a sentence after the third sentence in paragraph (f) to read as follows: § 1.6049–5 Interest and original issue discount subject to reporting after December 31, 1982. * * * * * (f) * * * However, see § 1.6049–9 for the reporting of premium for a debt instrument acquired on or after January 1, 2014. * * * * * * * * ■ Par. 7. Section 1.6049–9 is added to read as follows: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES § 1.6049–9 Premium subject to reporting for a debt instrument acquired on or after January 1, 2014. (a) General rule. Notwithstanding § 1.6049–5(f), for a debt instrument acquired on or after January 1, 2014, if a broker (as defined in § 1.6045–1(a)(1)) is required to file a statement for the debt instrument under § 1.6049–6, the broker generally must report any bond premium (as defined in § 1.171–1(d)) or acquisition premium (as defined in § 1.1272–2(b)(3)) for the calendar year. This section, however, only applies to a debt instrument that is a covered security as defined in § 1.6045–1(a)(15). (b) Reporting of bond premium amortization. Unless a broker has been notified in writing in accordance with § 1.6045–1(n)(5) that a customer does not want to amortize bond premium under section 171, the broker must report the amount of any amortizable bond premium allocable to a stated interest payment made to the customer during the calendar year. See §§ 1.171– 2 and 1.171–3 to determine the amount of amortizable bond premium allocable to a stated interest payment. Instead of reporting a gross amount for both stated VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:34 Mar 12, 2015 Jkt 235001 interest and amortizable bond premium, a broker may report a net amount of stated interest that reflects the offset of the stated interest payment by the amount of amortizable bond premium allocable to the payment. In this case, the broker must not report the amortizable bond premium as a separate item. This paragraph (b) also applies to amortizable bond premium on a taxexempt obligation, which is required to be amortized under section 171. (c) Reporting of acquisition premium amortization. A broker must report the amount of any acquisition premium amortization that reduces the amount of original issue discount includible in income by the customer during a calendar year. For a debt instrument acquired on or after January 1, 2015, a broker must use the rules in § 1.1272– 2(b)(4) to determine the amount of acquisition premium amortization. However, for a debt instrument acquired on or after January 1, 2014, and before January 1, 2015, if a customer timely notifies the broker in accordance with § 1.6045–1(n)(5), a broker may use the rules in § 1.1272–3 to determine the amount of acquisition premium amortization. Instead of reporting a gross amount for both original issue discount and acquisition premium amortization, a broker may report a net amount of original issue discount that reflects the offset of the original issue discount includible in income by the customer for the calendar year by the amount of acquisition premium allocable to the original issue discount. In this case, the broker must not report the acquisition premium amortization as a separate item. See § 1.6049–10T for the reporting of acquisition premium on a tax-exempt obligation. § 1.6049–9T [Removed] Par. 8. Section 1.6049–9T is removed. Par. 9. Section 1.6049–10T is added to read as follows: ■ ■ § 1.6049–10T Reporting of original issue discount on a tax-exempt obligation (temporary). (a) In general. For purposes of section 6049, a payor (as defined in § 1.6049– 4(a)(2)) of original issue discount (OID) on a tax-exempt obligation (as defined in section 1288(b)(2)) is required to report the daily portions of OID on the obligation as if the daily portions of OID that accrued during a calendar year were paid to the holder (or holders) of the obligation in the calendar year. The amount of the daily portions of OID that accrues during a calendar year is determined as if section 1272 and § 1.1272–1 applied to a tax-exempt obligation. Notwithstanding any other PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 13239 rule in section 6049 and the regulations thereunder, a payor must determine whether a tax-exempt obligation was issued with OID and the amount of OID that accrues for each relevant period. As prescribed by section 1288(b)(1), OID on a tax-exempt obligation is determined without regard to the de minimis rules in section 1273(a)(3) and § 1.1273–1(d). (b) Acquisition premium. A payor is required to report acquisition premium amortization on a tax-exempt obligation in accordance with the rules in § 1.6049–9(c) as if section 1272 applied to a tax-exempt obligation. See paragraph (a) of this section to determine the amount of OID allocable to an accrual period. (c) Effective/applicability date. This section applies to a tax-exempt obligation acquired on or after January 1, 2017. (d) Expiration date. The applicability of this section expires on or before March 12, 2018. John Dalrymple, Deputy Commissioner for Services and Enforcement. Approved: February 19, 2015. Mark J. Mazur, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury (Tax Policy). [FR Doc. 2015–05648 Filed 3–12–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION 29 CFR Parts 4022 and 4044 Allocation of Assets in SingleEmployer Plans; Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and Paying Benefits Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This final rule amends the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s regulations on Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans and Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans to prescribe interest assumptions under the benefit payments regulation for valuation dates in April 2015 and interest assumptions under the asset allocation regulation for valuation dates in the second quarter of 2015. The interest assumptions are used for valuing and paying benefits under terminating single-employer plans covered by the pension insurance system administered by PBGC. DATES: Effective April 1, 2015. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13MRR1.SGM 13MRR1 13240 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 49 / Friday, March 13, 2015 / Rules and Regulations FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Catherine B. Klion (Klion.Catherine@ PBGC.gov), Assistant General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20005, 202–326– 4024. (TTY/TDD users may call the Federal relay service toll free at 1–800– 877–8339 and ask to be connected to 202–326–4024.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PBGC’s regulations on Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans (29 CFR part 4044) and Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans (29 CFR part 4022) prescribe actuarial assumptions—including interest assumptions—for valuing and paying plan benefits under terminating singleemployer plans covered by title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The interest assumptions in the regulations are also published on PBGC’s Web site (https:// www.pbgc.gov). The interest assumptions in Appendix B to Part 4044 are used to value benefits for allocation purposes under ERISA section 4044. PBGC uses the interest assumptions in Appendix B to Part 4022 to determine whether a benefit is payable as a lump sum and to determine the amount to pay. Appendix C to Part 4022 contains interest assumptions for private-sector pension practitioners to refer to if they wish to use lump-sum interest rates determined using PBGC’s historical methodology. Currently, the rates in Appendices B and C of the benefit payment regulation are the same. The interest assumptions are intended to reflect current conditions in the financial and annuity markets. Assumptions under the asset allocation regulation are updated quarterly; assumptions under the benefit payments regulation are updated monthly. This final rule updates the benefit payments interest assumptions for April 2015 and updates the asset allocation interest assumptions for the second quarter (April through June) of 2015. The second quarter 2015 interest assumptions under the allocation regulation will be 2.71 percent for the first 20 years following the valuation date and 2.78 percent thereafter. In comparison with the interest assumptions in effect for the first quarter of 2015, these interest assumptions represent no change in the select period (the period during which the select rate (the initial rate) applies), a decrease of 0.18 percent in the select rate, and a decrease of 0.34 percent in the ultimate rate (the final rate). The April 2015 interest assumptions under the benefit payments regulation will be 0.75 percent for the period during which a benefit is in pay status and 4.00 percent during any years preceding the benefit’s placement in pay status. In comparison with the interest assumptions in effect for March 2015, these interest assumptions represent an increase of 0.25 percent in the immediate annuity rate and are otherwise unchanged. PBGC has determined that notice and public comment on this amendment are impracticable and contrary to the public interest. This finding is based on the need to determine and issue new interest assumptions promptly so that the assumptions can reflect current market conditions as accurately as possible. Because of the need to provide immediate guidance for the valuation and payment of benefits under plans with valuation dates during April 2015, PBGC finds that good cause exists for making the assumptions set forth in this amendment effective less than 30 days after publication. PBGC has determined that this action is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under the criteria set forth in Executive Order 12866. Because no general notice of proposed rulemaking is required for this amendment, the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 does not apply. See 5 U.S.C. 601(2). List of Subjects 29 CFR Part 4022 Employee benefit plans, Pension insurance, Pensions, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 29 CFR Part 4044 Employee benefit plans, Pension insurance, Pensions. In consideration of the foregoing, 29 CFR parts 4022 and 4044 are amended as follows: PART 4022—BENEFITS PAYABLE IN TERMINATED SINGLE–EMPLOYER PLANS 1. The authority citation for part 4022 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 29 U.S.C. 1302, 1322, 1322b, 1341(c)(3)(D), and 1344. 2. In appendix B to part 4022, Rate Set 258, as set forth below, is added to the table. ■ Appendix B to Part 4022—Lump Sum Interest Rates for PBGC Payments * * For plans with a valuation date On or after * 258 .......... Before * * 5–1–15 4–1–15 3. In appendix C to part 4022, Rate Set 258, as set forth below, is added to the table. ■ i1 * i2 i3 n1 n2 4.00 * 4.00 4.00 * 7 8 * 0.75 * * * * tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES For plans with a valuation date Rate set On or after VerDate Sep<11>2014 Before * * 5–1–15 4–1–15 16:34 Mar 12, 2015 Jkt 235001 * Appendix C to Part 4022—Lump Sum Interest Rates for Private-Sector Payments * * 258 .......... * Deferred annuities (percent) Immediate annuity rate (percent) Rate set * PO 00000 Frm 00042 Deferred annuities (percent) Immediate annuity rate (percent) i1 * i3 n1 n2 4.00 * 4.00 4.00 * 7 8 * 0.75 Fmt 4700 i2 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\13MRR1.SGM 13MRR1 13241 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 49 / Friday, March 13, 2015 / Rules and Regulations Authority: 29 U.S.C. 1301(a), 1302(b)(3), 1341, 1344, 1362. PART 4044—ALLOCATION OF ASSETS IN SINGLE-EMPLOYER PLANS Appendix B to Part 4044—Interest Rates Used to Value Benefits 5. In appendix B to part 4044, a new entry for April–June 2015, as set forth below, is added to the table. * ■ 4. The authority citation for part 4044 continues to read as follows: ■ * * * * The values of it are: For valuation dates occurring in the month— it * * * April–June 2015 ................................................................ Issued in Washington, DC, on this 6th day of March 2015. Judith Starr, General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. [FR Doc. 2015–05780 Filed 3–12–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7709–02–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2014–0966] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mokelumne River, East Isleton, CA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the California Department of Transportation highway drawbridge across the Mokelumne River, mile 3.0, at East Isleton, CA. The deviation is necessary to allow the bridge owner to perform structural repair work to the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the deviation period. DATES: This deviation is effective without actual notice from March 13, 2015 through 10 p.m. on May 29, 2015. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from 5 a.m. on March 2, 2015, until March 13, 2015. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG–2014–0966], is available at https://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:34 Mar 12, 2015 Jkt 235001 for t = it for t = 1–20 * 0.0278 >20 * 0.0271 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this temporary deviation, call or email David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District; telephone 510– 437–3516, email David.H.Sulouff@ uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: California Department of Transportation has requested a temporary change to the operation of the California Department of Transportation highway drawbridge across the Mokelumne River, mile 3.0, at East Isleton, CA. The drawbridge navigation span provides approximately 7 feet vertical clearance above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.175(a), the draw opens on signal from November 1 through April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and from May 1 through October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., except that during the following periods the draw need only open for recreational vessels on the hour, 20 minutes past the hour, and 40 minutes past the hour: Saturdays, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.; and Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. At all other times the drawbridge shall open on signal if at least 4 hours notice is given. Navigation on the waterway is commercial and recreational. The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position from 5 a.m. on March 2, 2015 to 10 p.m. on May 29, 2015, due to replacement of bridge deck and rehabilitation of the bridge control house. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with the waterway users. Caltrans work plan and dates have been tailored to produce the least possible impacts to waterway traffic, land traffic, businesses and potential flood response plans, while PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 it * for t = * N/A N/A allowing the work to be performed, to ensure dependable future operation of the drawbridge. Vessels able to pass through the drawbridge in the closed position may do so at any time. The drawbridge will not be able to open for emergencies. Alternative paths for recreational vessel traffic are available via Little Potato Slough and Georgiana Slough. Alternative paths for land traffic are also available. The Coast Guard will inform waterway users of this temporary deviation via our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners, to minimize resulting navigational impacts. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: February 27, 2015. D.H. Sulouff, District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2015–05745 Filed 3–12–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG–2015–0076] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; Tuscaloosa Regional Air Show; Black Warrior River; Tuscaloosa, AL Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone encompassing the waters of the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa, AL. This action is necessary for the safeguard of participants and spectators, including all crews, vessels, and persons on SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13MRR1.SGM 13MRR1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 49 (Friday, March 13, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13239-13241]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-05780]


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PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION

29 CFR Parts 4022 and 4044


Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Benefits Payable 
in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing 
and Paying Benefits

AGENCY: Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This final rule amends the Pension Benefit Guaranty 
Corporation's regulations on Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-
Employer Plans and Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans to 
prescribe interest assumptions under the benefit payments regulation 
for valuation dates in April 2015 and interest assumptions under the 
asset allocation regulation for valuation dates in the second quarter 
of 2015. The interest assumptions are used for valuing and paying 
benefits under terminating single-employer plans covered by the pension 
insurance system administered by PBGC.

DATES: Effective April 1, 2015.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Catherine B. Klion 
(Klion.Catherine@PBGC.gov), Assistant General Counsel for Regulatory 
Affairs, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20005, 202-326-4024. (TTY/TDD users may call the Federal 
relay service toll free at 1-800-877-8339 and ask to be connected to 
202-326-4024.)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PBGC's regulations on Allocation of Assets 
in Single-Employer Plans (29 CFR part 4044) and Benefits Payable in 
Terminated Single-Employer Plans (29 CFR part 4022) prescribe actuarial 
assumptions--including interest assumptions--for valuing and paying 
plan benefits under terminating single-employer plans covered by title 
IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The interest 
assumptions in the regulations are also published on PBGC's Web site 
(https://www.pbgc.gov).
    The interest assumptions in Appendix B to Part 4044 are used to 
value benefits for allocation purposes under ERISA section 4044. PBGC 
uses the interest assumptions in Appendix B to Part 4022 to determine 
whether a benefit is payable as a lump sum and to determine the amount 
to pay. Appendix C to Part 4022 contains interest assumptions for 
private-sector pension practitioners to refer to if they wish to use 
lump-sum interest rates determined using PBGC's historical methodology. 
Currently, the rates in Appendices B and C of the benefit payment 
regulation are the same.
    The interest assumptions are intended to reflect current conditions 
in the financial and annuity markets. Assumptions under the asset 
allocation regulation are updated quarterly; assumptions under the 
benefit payments regulation are updated monthly. This final rule 
updates the benefit payments interest assumptions for April 2015 and 
updates the asset allocation interest assumptions for the second 
quarter (April through June) of 2015.
    The second quarter 2015 interest assumptions under the allocation 
regulation will be 2.71 percent for the first 20 years following the 
valuation date and 2.78 percent thereafter. In comparison with the 
interest assumptions in effect for the first quarter of 2015, these 
interest assumptions represent no change in the select period (the 
period during which the select rate (the initial rate) applies), a 
decrease of 0.18 percent in the select rate, and a decrease of 0.34 
percent in the ultimate rate (the final rate).
    The April 2015 interest assumptions under the benefit payments 
regulation will be 0.75 percent for the period during which a benefit 
is in pay status and 4.00 percent during any years preceding the 
benefit's placement in pay status. In comparison with the interest 
assumptions in effect for March 2015, these interest assumptions 
represent an increase of 0.25 percent in the immediate annuity rate and 
are otherwise unchanged.
    PBGC has determined that notice and public comment on this 
amendment are impracticable and contrary to the public interest. This 
finding is based on the need to determine and issue new interest 
assumptions promptly so that the assumptions can reflect current market 
conditions as accurately as possible.
    Because of the need to provide immediate guidance for the valuation 
and payment of benefits under plans with valuation dates during April 
2015, PBGC finds that good cause exists for making the assumptions set 
forth in this amendment effective less than 30 days after publication.
    PBGC has determined that this action is not a ``significant 
regulatory action'' under the criteria set forth in Executive Order 
12866.
    Because no general notice of proposed rulemaking is required for 
this amendment, the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 does not apply. 
See 5 U.S.C. 601(2).

List of Subjects

29 CFR Part 4022

    Employee benefit plans, Pension insurance, Pensions, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

29 CFR Part 4044

    Employee benefit plans, Pension insurance, Pensions.

    In consideration of the foregoing, 29 CFR parts 4022 and 4044 are 
amended as follows:

PART 4022--BENEFITS PAYABLE IN TERMINATED SINGLE-EMPLOYER PLANS

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1. The authority citation for part 4022 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 29 U.S.C. 1302, 1322, 1322b, 1341(c)(3)(D), and 1344.


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2. In appendix B to part 4022, Rate Set 258, as set forth below, is 
added to the table.

Appendix B to Part 4022--Lump Sum Interest Rates for PBGC Payments

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                             For plans with a valuation                         Deferred annuities (percent)
                                        date                  Immediate    -------------------------------------
         Rate set         --------------------------------   annuity rate
                             On or after       Before         (percent)       i1      i2      i3      n1     n2
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258......................         4-1-15          5-1-15             0.75    4.00    4.00    4.00      7      8
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3. In appendix C to part 4022, Rate Set 258, as set forth below, is 
added to the table.

Appendix C to Part 4022--Lump Sum Interest Rates for Private-Sector 
Payments

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                             For plans with a valuation                         Deferred annuities (percent)
                                        date                  Immediate    -------------------------------------
         Rate set         --------------------------------   annuity rate
                             On or after       Before         (percent)       i1      i2      i3      n1     n2
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                                                  * * * * * * *
258......................         4-1-15          5-1-15             0.75    4.00    4.00    4.00      7      8
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PART 4044--ALLOCATION OF ASSETS IN SINGLE-EMPLOYER PLANS

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4. The authority citation for part 4044 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 29 U.S.C. 1301(a), 1302(b)(3), 1341, 1344, 1362.


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5. In appendix B to part 4044, a new entry for April-June 2015, as set 
forth below, is added to the table.

Appendix B to Part 4044--Interest Rates Used to Value Benefits

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                                                             The values of it are:
     For valuation dates     -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  occurring in the month--         it          for t =         it          for t =         it          for t =
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April-June 2015.............       0.0271          1-20        0.0278           >20           N/A           N/A
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on this 6th day of March 2015.
Judith Starr,
General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
[FR Doc. 2015-05780 Filed 3-12-15; 8:45 am]
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