Renewal of Charter of Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations, 60268 [2020-21048]

Download as PDF 60268 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 186 / Thursday, September 24, 2020 / Notices The Joint Board, the Society of Actuaries, and the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries jointly offer examinations acceptable to the Joint Board for enrollment purposes and acceptable to the other two actuarial organizations as part of their respective examination programs. 2. Scope of Advisory Committee Duties The Advisory Committee plays an integral role in the examination program by assisting the Joint Board in offering examinations that enable examination candidates to demonstrate the knowledge necessary to qualify for enrollment. The Advisory Committee’s duties, which are strictly advisory, include (1) recommending topics for inclusion on the Joint Board examinations, (2) developing and reviewing examination questions, (3) recommending proposed examinations, (4) reviewing examination results and recommending passing scores, and (5) providing other recommendations and advice relative to the examinations, as requested by the Joint Board. 3. Member Terms and Responsibilities Members are appointed for a 2-year term. The upcoming term will begin on March 1, 2021, and end on February 28, 2023. Members may seek reappointment for additional consecutive terms. Members are expected to attend approximately 4 meetings each calendar year and are reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with applicable government regulations. Due to the COVID–19 pandemic, meetings will be held by teleconference until travel restrictions are lifted and in-person meetings can be held safely. In general, members are expected to devote 125 to 175 hours, including meeting time, to the work of the Advisory Committee over the course of a year. 4. Member Selection The Joint Board seeks to appoint an Advisory Committee that is fairly balanced in terms of points of view represented and functions to be performed. Every effort is made to ensure that most points of view extant in the enrolled actuary profession are represented on the Advisory Committee. To that end, the Joint Board seeks to appoint several members from each of the main practice areas of the enrolled actuary profession, including small employer plans, large employer plans, and multiemployer plans. In addition, to ensure diversity of points of view, the Joint Board limits the number of members affiliated with any one actuarial organization or employed with any one firm. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:00 Sep 23, 2020 Jkt 250001 Membership normally will be limited to actuaries currently enrolled by the Joint Board. However, individuals having academic or other special qualifications of particular value for the Advisory Committee’s work also will be considered for membership. Federally registered lobbyists and individuals affiliated with Joint Board enrollment examination preparation courses are not eligible to serve on the Advisory Committee. 5. Member Designation Advisory Committee members are appointed as Special Government Employees (SGEs). As such, members are subject to certain ethical standards applicable to SGEs. Upon appointment, each member will be required to provide written confirmation that he/ she does not have a financial interest in a Joint Board examination preparation course. In addition, each member will be required to attend annual ethics training. 6. Application Requirements To receive consideration, an individual interested in serving on the Advisory Committee must submit (1) a signed, cover letter expressing interest in serving on the Advisory Committee and describing his/her professional qualifications, and (2) a resume and/or curriculum vitae. Applications must be submitted electronically to NHQJBEA@ irs.gov. The transmittal email should include APPLICATION FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE in the subject line. Applications must be received by December 4, 2020. Dated: September 18, 2020. Thomas V. Curtin, Jr. Executive Director, Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries. The purpose of the Advisory Committee on Examinations (Advisory Committee) is to advise the Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries (Joint Board) on examinations in actuarial mathematics and methodology. The Joint Board administers such examinations in discharging its statutory mandate to enroll individuals who wish to perform actuarial services with respect to pension plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The Advisory Committee’s functions include, but are not necessarily limited to, considering and recommending examination topics; developing examination questions; recommending proposed examinations; reviewing examination results and recommending pass marks; and as requested by the Joint Board, making recommendations relative to the examination program. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: September 18, 2020. Chester Andrzejewski, Chairman, Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries. [FR Doc. 2020–21048 Filed 9–23–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules; Hearing of the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Judicial Conference of the United States. AGENCY: Notice of cancellation of open hearing. ACTION: [FR Doc. 2020–21039 Filed 9–23–20; 8:45 am] JOINT BOARD FOR THE ENROLLMENT OF ACTUARIES Renewal of Charter of Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries. ACTION: Notice of renewal of advisory committee. AGENCY: The Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries announces the renewal of the charter of the Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Van Osten, at Elizabeth.j.vanosten@irs.gov or 202– 317–3648. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00144 Fmt 4703 The following remote public hearing on proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure has been canceled: Appellate Rules Hearing on October 19, 2020. SUMMARY: BILLING CODE 4830–01–P Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca A. Womeldorf, Secretary, Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Judicial Conference of the United States, Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, One Columbus Circle NE, Suite 7–300, Washington, DC 20544, Telephone (202) 502–1820, RulesCommittee_Secretary@ ao.uscourts.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Announcements for this hearing were previously published in 85 FR 48562. Authority: 28 U.S.C. 2073. E:\FR\FM\24SEN1.SGM 24SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 186 (Thursday, September 24, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 60268]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-21048]


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JOINT BOARD FOR THE ENROLLMENT OF ACTUARIES


Renewal of Charter of Advisory Committee on Actuarial 
Examinations

AGENCY: Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries.

ACTION: Notice of renewal of advisory committee.

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SUMMARY: The Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries announces the 
renewal of the charter of the Advisory Committee on Actuarial 
Examinations.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Van Osten, at 
[email protected] or 202-317-3648.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Advisory Committee on 
Examinations (Advisory Committee) is to advise the Joint Board for the 
Enrollment of Actuaries (Joint Board) on examinations in actuarial 
mathematics and methodology. The Joint Board administers such 
examinations in discharging its statutory mandate to enroll individuals 
who wish to perform actuarial services with respect to pension plans 
subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The 
Advisory Committee's functions include, but are not necessarily limited 
to, considering and recommending examination topics; developing 
examination questions; recommending proposed examinations; reviewing 
examination results and recommending pass marks; and as requested by 
the Joint Board, making recommendations relative to the examination 
program.

    Dated: September 18, 2020.
Chester Andrzejewski,
Chairman, Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries.
[FR Doc. 2020-21048 Filed 9-23-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P


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