Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Tax Forms and Publications Project Committee, 13200 [2017-04590]

Download as PDF 13200 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 45 / Thursday, March 9, 2017 / Notices and discussed in detail in the December 29, 2016, Federal Register notice and they will not be repeated in this notice. III. Discussion of Comments FMCSA received no comments in this proceeding. IV. Basis for Exemption Determination Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption from the diabetes requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) if the exemption is likely to achieve an equivalent or greater level of safety than would be achieved without the exemption. The exemption allows the applicants to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. To evaluate the effect of these exemptions on safety, FMCSA considered medical reports about the applicants’ ITDM and vision, and reviewed the treating endocrinologists’ medical opinion related to the ability of the driver to safely operate a CMV while using insulin. Consequently, FMCSA finds that in each case exempting these applicants from the diabetes requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES V. Conditions and Requirements The terms and conditions of the exemption will be provided to the applicants in the exemption document and they include the following: (1) That each individual submit a quarterly monitoring checklist completed by the treating endocrinologist as well as an annual checklist with a comprehensive medical evaluation; (2) that each individual reports within 2 business days of occurrence, all episodes of severe hypoglycemia, significant complications, or inability to manage diabetes; also, any involvement in an accident or any other adverse event in a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or not it is related to an episode of hypoglycemia; (3) that each individual provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s or optometrist’s report to the medical examiner at the time of the annual medical examination; and (4) that each individual provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver’s qualification file, or keep a copy in his/her driver’s qualification file if he/she is selfemployed. The driver must also have a copy of the certification when driving, for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:43 Mar 08, 2017 Jkt 241001 VI. Conclusion Based upon its evaluation of the 41 exemption applications, FMCSA exempts the following drivers from the diabetes requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), subject to the requirements cited above 49 CFR 391.64(b): Donald Austin (GA) Estil L. Baker, Jr. (IL) Thomas M. Bard (IL) Mark W. Birch (TX) Richard Bollhardt (NJ) Bryan R. Breaw (MN) Trini L. Brisson (MI) Keith M. Carpenter (PA) Alan W. Carstensen (MN) Russell L. Clapp (ME) Allan J. Clune (NJ) Ryan F. Curtis (NJ) Jeffrey S. Daniels (IA) Andrew M.M. Danner (VA) George P. Diedrich, Jr. (NJ) Wilson E. Donnell (ME) Michael W. Erick (CT) Eric Fedor (PA) Juanita C. Gaines (TX) Buckley E. Grant (KS) Connor J. Grossaint (UT) Brian A. Hagenhoff (MO) Jeffrey D.S. Hosman (AR) Terry P. Kelly (KY) David M. Kerr (PA) Michael P. Kruimer (NJ) Salvatore Longo (IL) Alan Mills (OR) John R. Paulus (WI) Bruce D. Peterson (WI) Nicholas J. Powden (VT) Dennis A. Roisum (WI) Jeffrey P. Roskopf (WI) David M. Ryea (CT) Edward G. Smith, Jr. (ND) Ralph H. Talmadge (NJ) Jerry R. Thomason (GA) Melvin E. Turner (TN) Lash L. Walker (TN) Donald E. Walstrom (IA) Ronald A. Williams (OR) In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 each exemption is valid for two years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked if the following occurs: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315. If the exemption is still effective at the end of the 2-year period, the person may apply to FMCSA for a renewal under procedures in effect at that time. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel’s Tax Forms and Publications Project Committee Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel’s Tax Forms and Publications Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Monday, March 20, 2017 and Tuesday, March 21, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Rosalia at 1–888–912–1227 or (718) 834–2203. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that a meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel’s Tax Forms and Publications Project Committee will be held Monday, March 20, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central time and Tuesday, March 21, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Central Time at the IRS Office, 1919 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77001. The public is invited to make oral comments or submit written statements for consideration. Due to limited time and structure of meeting, notification of intent to participate must be made with Robert Rosalia. For more information please contact Robert Rosalia at 1–888–912–1227 or (718) 834–2203, or write TAP Office, 2 Metrotech Center, 100 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201 or contact us at the Web site: https://www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include various IRS issues. SUMMARY: Dated: February 23, 2017. Antoinette Ross, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. 2017–04590 Filed 3–8–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Issued on: February 28, 2017. Larry W. Minor Associate Administrator for Policy. Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8851 [FR Doc. 2017–04666 Filed 3–8–17; 8:45 am] AGENCY: BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. E:\FR\FM\09MRN1.SGM 09MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 45 (Thursday, March 9, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 13200]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-04590]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Tax Forms and 
Publications Project Committee

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Tax Forms and 
Publications Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy 
Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on 
improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.

DATES: The meeting will be held Monday, March 20, 2017 and Tuesday, 
March 21, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Rosalia at 1-888-912-1227 or 
(718) 834-2203.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 
10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) 
that a meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Tax Forms and 
Publications Project Committee will be held Monday, March 20, 2017, 
from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central time and Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 
from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Central Time at the IRS Office, 1919 
Smith Street, Houston, TX 77001. The public is invited to make oral 
comments or submit written statements for consideration. Due to limited 
time and structure of meeting, notification of intent to participate 
must be made with Robert Rosalia. For more information please contact 
Robert Rosalia at 1-888-912-1227 or (718) 834-2203, or write TAP 
Office, 2 Metrotech Center, 100 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201 or 
contact us at the Web site: https://www.improveirs.org. The agenda will 
include various IRS issues.

    Dated: February 23, 2017.
Antoinette Ross,
Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel.
[FR Doc. 2017-04590 Filed 3-8-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4830-01-P

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