Tax Design Challenge; Requirements and Procedures; Correction, 20055 [2016-07858]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 66 / Wednesday, April 6, 2016 / Notices maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: March 30, 2016. Allan Hopkins, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2016–07822 Filed 4–5–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P (8) Federal grantees may not use Federal funds to develop Challenge applications unless consistent with the purpose of their grant award. (9) Federal contractors may not use Federal funds from a contract to develop Challenge applications or to fund efforts in support of a Challenge submission. Dated: April 1, 2016. Martin V. Franks, Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Legal Processing Division, Associate Chief Counsel, (Procedure and Administration). DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Tax Design Challenge; Requirements and Procedures; Correction Internal Revenue Service, Treasury. ACTION: Notice; correction. [FR Doc. 2016–07858 Filed 4–5–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS The Internal Revenue Service published a document in the Federal Register of March 22, 2016, concerning the Tax Design Challenge, a crowdsourcing competition, with cash prizes, that the IRS is hosting to begin reimagining the taxpayer experience of the future. The document omitted a requirement for participation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Daggett, 503–330–6311 or Michael Lin, 202–317–6381. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Correction In the Federal Register of March 22, 2016, in FR Doc. 2016–06432, on page 15414, in the first column, replace the eight numbered eligibility requirements with nine requirements, as follows: (1) Must register to participate in the Challenge under the rules promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service. (2) Must comply with all the requirements under this section. (3) Must be at least 18 years old at the time of submission. (4) In the case of a private entity, shall be incorporated in and maintain a primary place of business in the United States, and in the case of an individual, whether participating singly or in a group, shall be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. (5) Shall not be a Federal entity or Federal employee acting within the scope of their employment. (6) Shall not be an employee of the Internal Revenue Service or the Mortgage Bankers Association (‘‘the Cosponsor’’). (7) Shall not be affiliated with any judge on the review panel. In the case of a private entity, this means that no judge currently serves as a director, officer, or employee of the entity. In the case of a private individual, the individual shall not have a close family or professional relationship with any judge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:54 Apr 05, 2016 Jkt 238001 Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials ACTION: Notice. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials (herein-after in this section referred to as ‘‘the Committee’’). The Committee was established pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 2401 to advise the Secretary of VA with respect to the administration of VA national cemeteries, soldiers’ lots and plots, which are the responsibility of the Secretary, the erection of appropriate memorials and the adequacy of Federal burial benefits. DATES: Nominations of qualified candidates are being sought to fill upcoming vacancies on the Committee. Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on May 31, 2016. ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW. (43A2), Washington, DC 20420, or faxed to (202) 632–7910. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Nacincik, National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW. (43A2), Washington, DC 20420, telephone (202) 632–8013. A copy of Committee charter and list of the current membership can be obtained by contacting Mr. Nacincik or by accessing the Web site managed by NCA at: https:// www.cem.va.gov/cem/about/advisory_ committee.asp. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20055 The Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials (ACCM) was established pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 2401 to advise the Secretary of VA with respect to the administration of VA national cemeteries, soldiers’ lots and plots, which are the responsibility of the Secretary, the erection of appropriate memorials and the adequacy of Federal burial benefits. The Committee responsibilities include: (1) Advising the Secretary on VA’s administration of burial benefits and the selection of cemetery sites, the erection of appropriate memorials, and the adequacy of Federal burial benefits; (2) Providing to the Secretary and Congress periodic reports outlining recommendations, concerns, and observations on VA’s delivery of these benefits and services to Veterans; (3) Meeting with VA officials, Veteran Service Organizations, and other stakeholders to assess the Department’s efforts in providing burial benefits and outreach on these benefits to Veterans and their dependents; (4) Undertaking assignments to conduct research and assess existing burial and memorial programs; to examine potential revisions or expansion of burial and memorial programs and services; and to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary based on this research. NCA is requesting nominations for upcoming vacancies on the Committee. The Committee is composed of up to twelve members and several ex-officio members. The members of the Committee are appointed by the Secretary of Veteran Affairs from the general public, including but not limited to: (1) Veterans or other individuals who are recognized authorities in fields pertinent to the needs of Veterans; (2) Veterans who have experience in a military theater of operations; (3) Recently separated service members; (4) Officials from Government, nonGovernment organizations (NGOs) and industry partners in the provision of memorial benefits and services, and outreach information to VA beneficiaries. The Secretary shall determine the number, terms of service, and pay and allowances of members of the Committee appointed by the Secretary, except that a term of service of any such member may not exceed three years. The Secretary may reappoint any such member for additional terms of service. To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have diverse professional and personal qualifications, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\06APN1.SGM 06APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 6, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 20055]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-07858]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Tax Design Challenge; Requirements and Procedures; Correction

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service, Treasury.

ACTION: Notice; correction.

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SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service published a document in the 
Federal Register of March 22, 2016, concerning the Tax Design 
Challenge, a crowdsourcing competition, with cash prizes, that the IRS 
is hosting to begin reimagining the taxpayer experience of the future. 
The document omitted a requirement for participation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Daggett, 503-330-6311 or 
Michael Lin, 202-317-6381.

Correction

    In the Federal Register of March 22, 2016, in FR Doc. 2016-06432, 
on page 15414, in the first column, replace the eight numbered 
eligibility requirements with nine requirements, as follows:

    (1) Must register to participate in the Challenge under the rules 
promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service.
    (2) Must comply with all the requirements under this section.
    (3) Must be at least 18 years old at the time of submission.
    (4) In the case of a private entity, shall be incorporated in and 
maintain a primary place of business in the United States, and in the 
case of an individual, whether participating singly or in a group, 
shall be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
    (5) Shall not be a Federal entity or Federal employee acting within 
the scope of their employment.
    (6) Shall not be an employee of the Internal Revenue Service or the 
Mortgage Bankers Association (``the Cosponsor'').
    (7) Shall not be affiliated with any judge on the review panel. In 
the case of a private entity, this means that no judge currently serves 
as a director, officer, or employee of the entity. In the case of a 
private individual, the individual shall not have a close family or 
professional relationship with any judge.
    (8) Federal grantees may not use Federal funds to develop Challenge 
applications unless consistent with the purpose of their grant award.
    (9) Federal contractors may not use Federal funds from a contract 
to develop Challenge applications or to fund efforts in support of a 
Challenge submission.

    Dated: April 1, 2016.
Martin V. Franks,
Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Legal Processing Division, 
Associate Chief Counsel, (Procedure and Administration).
[FR Doc. 2016-07858 Filed 4-5-16; 8:45 am]
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