Superfund Chemical Taxes; Hearing, 65887-65888 [2023-20840]

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The IRS must receive speakers’ outlines of the topics to be discussed at the public hearing by October 11, 2023. If no outlines are received by October 11, 2023, the public hearing will be cancelled. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 65887 The public hearing is being held in the Auditorium, at the Internal Revenue Service Building, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC. Due to security procedures, visitors must enter at the Constitution Avenue entrance. In addition, all visitors must present a valid photo identification to enter the building. Because of access restrictions, visitors will not be admitted beyond the immediate entrance area more than 30 minutes before the hearing starts. Participants may alternatively attend the public hearing by telephone. Send Submissions to CC:PA:1:PR (REG–105954–22), 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:1:PR (REG–105954–22), 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–105954– 22) (preferred). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning the proposed regulations, Stephanie Bland or Natalie Payne, (202) 317–6855; concerning submissions of comments, the hearing and/or to be placed on the building access list to attend the public hearing, call Vivian Hayes (202) 317–6901 (not a toll-free numbers) or by email to publichearings@irs.gov (preferred). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject of the public hearing is the notice of proposed rulemaking (REG– 105954–22) that was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, (FR 88 18446). The rules of 26 CFR 601.601(a)(3) apply to the hearing. Persons who wish to present oral comments at the hearing must submit an outline of the topics to be discussed and the time to be devoted to each topic by October 11, 2023. A period of 10 minutes will be allotted to each person for making comments. An agenda showing the scheduling of the speakers will be prepared after the deadline for receiving outlines has passed. Copies of the agenda will be available free of charge at the hearing, and via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.Regulations.gov) under the title of Supporting & Related Material. If no outline of the topics to be discussed at the hearing is received by October 11, 2023, the public hearing will be cancelled. If the public hearing is cancelled, a notice of cancellation of the public hearing will be published in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\26SEP1.SGM 26SEP1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 65888 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 26, 2023 / Proposed Rules Individuals who want to testify in person at the public hearing must send an email to publichearings@irs.gov to have your name added to the building access list. The subject line of the email must contain the regulation number REG–105954–22 and the language TESTIFY In Person. For example, the subject line may say: Request to TESTIFY In Person at Hearing for REG– 105954–22. Individuals who want to testify by telephone at the public hearing must send an email to publichearings@irs.gov to receive the telephone number and access code for the hearing. The subject line of the email must contain the regulation number REG–105954–22 and the language TESTIFY Telephonically. For example, the subject line may say: Request to TESTIFY Telephonically at Hearing for REG–105954–22. Individuals who want to attend the public hearing in person without testifying must also send an email to publichearings@irs.gov to have your name added to the building access list. The subject line of the email must contain the regulation number REG– 105954–22 and the language ATTEND In Person. For example, the subject line may say: Request to ATTEND Hearing In Person for REG–105954–22. Requests to attend the public hearing must be received by 5 p.m. ET by October 20, 2023. Individuals who want to attend the public hearing by telephone without testifying must also send an email to publichearings@irs.gov to receive the telephone number and access code for the hearing. The subject line of the email must contain the regulation number REG–105954–22 and the language ATTEND Hearing Telephonically. For example, the subject line may say: Request to ATTEND Hearing Telephonically for REG–105954–22. Requests to attend the public hearing must be received by 5 p.m. ET by October 20, 2023. Hearings will be made accessible to people with disabilities. To request special assistance during a hearing please contact the Publications and Regulations Branch of the Office of Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and Administration) by sending an email to publichearings@irs.gov (preferred) or by telephone at (202) 317–6901 (not a tollfree number) by October 20, 2023. Any questions regarding speaking at or VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:49 Sep 25, 2023 Jkt 259001 attending a public hearing may also be emailed to publichearings@irs.gov. Oluwafunmilayo A. Taylor, Section Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Associate Chief Counsel, (Procedure and Administration). [FR Doc. 2023–20840 Filed 9–25–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service 26 CFR Part 54 [REG 115762–23] RIN 1545–BQ94 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employee Benefits Security Administration 29 CFR Part 2590 RIN 1210–AC24 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 45 CFR Part 149 [CMS–9890–P] RIN 0938–AV39 Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Process Administrative Fee and Certified IDR Entity Fee Ranges Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury; Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: This document sets forth proposed rules related to the fees established by the No Surprises Act for the Federal independent dispute resolution (IDR) process, as established by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA). These proposed rules would amend existing regulations to provide that the administrative fee amount charged by the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services (the Departments) to participate in the Federal IDR process, and the ranges for certified IDR entity fees for single and batched determinations will be set by the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Departments through notice and comment rulemaking. These proposed rules would also set forth the methodology used to calculate the administrative fee and the considerations used to develop the certified IDR entity fee ranges. This document also proposes the amount of the administrative fee for disputes initiated on or after the later of the effective date of these rules or January 1, 2024. Finally, this document proposes the certified IDR entity fee ranges for disputes initiated on or after the later of the effective date of these rules or January 1, 2024. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(4), a summary of this rule may be found at https:// www.regulations.gov/. DATES: To be assured consideration, comments must be received at one of the addresses provided below by October 26, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted to the addresses specified below. Any comment that is submitted will be shared among the Departments. Please do not submit duplicates. Comments will be made available to the public. Warning: Do not include any personally identifiable information (such as name, address, or other contact information) or confidential business information that you do not want publicly disclosed. Comments are posted on the internet exactly as received and can be retrieved by most internet search engines. No deletions, modifications, or redactions will be made to the comments received, as they are public records. Comments may be submitted anonymously. In commenting, refer to file code CMS–9890–P. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 65887-65888]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-20840]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

26 CFR Part 52

[REG-105954-22]
RIN 1545-BQ40


Superfund Chemical Taxes; Hearing

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; notice of hearing.

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SUMMARY: This document provides a notice of public hearing on proposed 
regulations relating to the excise taxes imposed on certain chemicals 
and certain imported substances.

DATES: The public hearing on this proposed regulation has been 
scheduled for October 25, 2023, at 10 a.m. ET. The IRS must receive 
speakers' outlines of the topics to be discussed at the public hearing 
by October 11, 2023. If no outlines are received by October 11, 2023, 
the public hearing will be cancelled.

ADDRESSES: The public hearing is being held in the Auditorium, at the 
Internal Revenue Service Building, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC. Due to security procedures, visitors must enter at the 
Constitution Avenue entrance. In addition, all visitors must present a 
valid photo identification to enter the building. Because of access 
restrictions, visitors will not be admitted beyond the immediate 
entrance area more than 30 minutes before the hearing starts. 
Participants may alternatively attend the public hearing by telephone.
    Send Submissions to CC:PA:1:PR (REG-105954-22), 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:1:PR (REG-105954-22), 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-105954-22) (preferred).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning the proposed regulations, 
Stephanie Bland or Natalie Payne, (202) 317-6855; concerning 
submissions of comments, the hearing and/or to be placed on the 
building access list to attend the public hearing, call Vivian Hayes 
(202) 317-6901 (not a toll-free numbers) or by email to 
[email protected] (preferred).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject of the public hearing is the 
notice of proposed rulemaking (REG-105954-22) that was published in the 
Federal Register on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, (FR 88 18446).
    The rules of 26 CFR 601.601(a)(3) apply to the hearing. Persons who 
wish to present oral comments at the hearing must submit an outline of 
the topics to be discussed and the time to be devoted to each topic by 
October 11, 2023.
    A period of 10 minutes will be allotted to each person for making 
comments. An agenda showing the scheduling of the speakers will be 
prepared after the deadline for receiving outlines has passed. Copies 
of the agenda will be available free of charge at the hearing, and via 
the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.Regulations.gov) under the title of 
Supporting & Related Material. If no outline of the topics to be 
discussed at the hearing is received by October 11, 2023, the public 
hearing will be cancelled. If the public hearing is cancelled, a notice 
of cancellation of the public hearing will be published in the Federal 
Register.

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    Individuals who want to testify in person at the public hearing 
must send an email to [email protected] to have your name added to 
the building access list. The subject line of the email must contain 
the regulation number REG-105954-22 and the language TESTIFY In Person. 
For example, the subject line may say: Request to TESTIFY In Person at 
Hearing for REG-105954-22.
    Individuals who want to testify by telephone at the public hearing 
must send an email to [email protected] to receive the telephone 
number and access code for the hearing. The subject line of the email 
must contain the regulation number REG-105954-22 and the language 
TESTIFY Telephonically. For example, the subject line may say: Request 
to TESTIFY Telephonically at Hearing for REG-105954-22.
    Individuals who want to attend the public hearing in person without 
testifying must also send an email to [email protected] to have 
your name added to the building access list. The subject line of the 
email must contain the regulation number REG-105954-22 and the language 
ATTEND In Person. For example, the subject line may say: Request to 
ATTEND Hearing In Person for REG-105954-22. Requests to attend the 
public hearing must be received by 5 p.m. ET by October 20, 2023.
    Individuals who want to attend the public hearing by telephone 
without testifying must also send an email to [email protected] to 
receive the telephone number and access code for the hearing. The 
subject line of the email must contain the regulation number REG-
105954-22 and the language ATTEND Hearing Telephonically. For example, 
the subject line may say: Request to ATTEND Hearing Telephonically for 
REG-105954-22. Requests to attend the public hearing must be received 
by 5 p.m. ET by October 20, 2023.
    Hearings will be made accessible to people with disabilities. To 
request special assistance during a hearing please contact the 
Publications and Regulations Branch of the Office of Associate Chief 
Counsel (Procedure and Administration) by sending an email to 
[email protected] (preferred) or by telephone at (202) 317-6901 
(not a toll-free number) by October 20, 2023. Any questions regarding 
speaking at or attending a public hearing may also be emailed to 
[email protected].

Oluwafunmilayo A. Taylor,
Section Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Associate Chief 
Counsel, (Procedure and Administration).
[FR Doc. 2023-20840 Filed 9-25-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P

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