Classification of Cloud Transactions and Transactions Involving Digital Content; Hearing, 2676 [2020-00591]

Download as PDF 2676 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 85, No. 11 Thursday, January 16, 2020 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. Internal Revenue Service 26 CFR Part 1 [REG–130700–14] RIN 1545–BM41 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of hearing. AGENCY: This document provides a notice of public hearing on proposed regulations regarding the classification of cloud transactions for purposes of the international provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. These proposed regulations also modify the rules for classifying transactions involving computer programs, including by applying the rules to transfers of digital content. DATES: The public hearing is being held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. The IRS must receive speakers’ outlines of the topics to be discussed at the public hearing by Friday, January 31, 2020. If no outlines are received by January 31, 2020, the public hearing will be cancelled. ADDRESSES: The public hearing is being held in the IRS Auditorium, Internal Revenue Service Building, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. Due to building security procedures, visitors must enter at the Constitution Avenue entrance. In addition, all visitors must present a valid photo identification to enter the building. Send Submissions to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–130700–14), Room 5205, Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044. Submissions may be handdelivered Monday through Friday to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–130700–14), Couriers Desk, Internal Revenue Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, SUMMARY: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS The subject of the public hearing is the notice of proposed rulemaking (REG– 130700–14) that was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 (84 FR 40317). The rules of 26 CFR 601.601(a)(3) apply to the hearing. Persons who wish to present oral comments at the hearing that submitted written comments by November 12, 2019, must also submit an outline of the topics to be addressed and the amount of time to be devoted to each topic by Friday, January 31, 2020. A period of 10 minutes is allotted to each person for presenting oral comments. After the deadline for receiving outlines has passed, the IRS will prepare an agenda containing the schedule of speakers. Copies of the agenda will be made available, free of charge, at the hearing or by contacting the Publications and Regulations Branch at (202) 317–6901 (not a toll-free number). Because of access restrictions, the IRS will not admit visitors beyond the immediate entrance area more than 30 minutes before the hearing starts. For information about having your name placed on the building access list to attend the hearing, see the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Classification of Cloud Transactions and Transactions Involving Digital Content; Hearing 16:59 Jan 15, 2020 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning the proposed regulations Robert Z. Kelley, (202) 317–6939; concerning submissions of comments, the hearing and/or to be placed on the building access list to attend the hearing, Regina Johnson at (202) 317– 6901 (not toll-free numbers) or fdms.database@irscounsel.treas.gov. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY VerDate Sep<11>2014 Washington, DC 20224 or sent electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov (IRS REG–130700– 14). Jkt 250001 Martin V. Franks, Branch Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Legal Processing Division, Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and Administration). [FR Doc. 2020–00591 Filed 1–15–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 721 [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2019–0595; FRL–10002– 68] RIN 2070–AB27 Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (20–1.B) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: EPA is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for chemical substances that are the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). This action would require persons to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing manufacture (defined by statute to include import) or processing of any of these chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this proposed rule. This action would further require that persons not commence manufacture or processing for the significant new use until they have submitted a Significant New Use Notice, and EPA has conducted a review of the notice, made an appropriate determination on the notice under TSCA, and has taken any risk management actions as are required as a result of that determination. DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 18, 2020. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2019–0595, by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. 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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 11 (Thursday, January 16, 2020)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 2676]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-00591]


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Proposed Rules
                                                Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of 
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these 
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in 
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 11 / Thursday, January 16, 2020 / 
Proposed Rules

[[Page 2676]]



DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

26 CFR Part 1

[REG-130700-14]
RIN 1545-BM41


Classification of Cloud Transactions and Transactions Involving 
Digital Content; Hearing

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of hearing.

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SUMMARY: This document provides a notice of public hearing on proposed 
regulations regarding the classification of cloud transactions for 
purposes of the international provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. 
These proposed regulations also modify the rules for classifying 
transactions involving computer programs, including by applying the 
rules to transfers of digital content.

DATES: The public hearing is being held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 
at 10:00 a.m. The IRS must receive speakers' outlines of the topics to 
be discussed at the public hearing by Friday, January 31, 2020. If no 
outlines are received by January 31, 2020, the public hearing will be 
cancelled.

ADDRESSES: The public hearing is being held in the IRS Auditorium, 
Internal Revenue Service Building, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20224. Due to building security procedures, visitors 
must enter at the Constitution Avenue entrance. In addition, all 
visitors must present a valid photo identification to enter the 
building.
    Send Submissions to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-130700-14), Room 5205, 
Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station, 
Washington, DC 20044. Submissions may be hand-delivered Monday through 
Friday to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-130700-14), Couriers Desk, Internal Revenue 
Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224 or sent 
electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at 
www.regulations.gov (IRS REG-130700-14).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning the proposed regulations 
Robert Z. Kelley, (202) 317-6939; concerning submissions of comments, 
the hearing and/or to be placed on the building access list to attend 
the hearing, Regina Johnson at (202) 317-6901 (not toll-free numbers) 
or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject of the public hearing is the 
notice of proposed rulemaking (REG-130700-14) that was published in the 
Federal Register on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 (84 FR 40317).
    The rules of 26 CFR 601.601(a)(3) apply to the hearing. Persons who 
wish to present oral comments at the hearing that submitted written 
comments by November 12, 2019, must also submit an outline of the 
topics to be addressed and the amount of time to be devoted to each 
topic by Friday, January 31, 2020.
    A period of 10 minutes is allotted to each person for presenting 
oral comments. After the deadline for receiving outlines has passed, 
the IRS will prepare an agenda containing the schedule of speakers. 
Copies of the agenda will be made available, free of charge, at the 
hearing or by contacting the Publications and Regulations Branch at 
(202) 317-6901 (not a toll-free number).
    Because of access restrictions, the IRS will not admit visitors 
beyond the immediate entrance area more than 30 minutes before the 
hearing starts. For information about having your name placed on the 
building access list to attend the hearing, see the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document.

Martin V. Franks,
Branch Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Legal Processing 
Division, Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and Administration).
[FR Doc. 2020-00591 Filed 1-15-20; 8:45 am]
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