Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations; Vacancy, 72792-72793 [2023-23328]

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Issued: October 19, 2023. Sharon Bellamy, Supervisory Hearings and Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–23419 Filed 10–19–23; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations; Vacancy Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries. ACTION: Request for applications. AGENCY: The Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries (Joint Board), established under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), is responsible for the enrollment of individuals who wish to perform actuarial services under ERISA. To assist in its examination duties mandated by ERISA, the Joint Board has established the Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations (Advisory Committee) in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The current Advisory Committee members’ terms expire on February 28, 2025. Recently, a vacancy became available on the Advisory Committee, and the Joint Board seeks applications to fill that vacancy. This notice describes the Advisory Committee and invites applications from those interested in serving on the Advisory Committee for the period March 1, 2024–February 28, 2025. DATES: Applications for membership on the Advisory Committee must be received by December 1, 2023. ADDRESSES: Send applications electronically with APPLICATION FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE inserted in subject line to NHQJBEA@irs.gov. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for application requirements. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Van Osten, Designated Federal Officer, Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations, at 202–317– 3648 or elizabeth.j.vanosten@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: 1. Background To qualify for enrollment to perform actuarial services under ERISA, an applicant must satisfy certain experience and knowledge requirements, which are set forth in the Joint Board’s regulations. An applicant may satisfy the knowledge requirement by successful completion of Joint Board examinations in basic actuarial mathematics and methodology and in actuarial mathematics and methodology relating to pension plans qualifying under ERISA. The Joint Board, the Society of Actuaries, and the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries jointly offer examinations acceptable to E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1 72793 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 203 / Monday, October 23, 2023 / Notices 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. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 3. Member Terms and Responsibilities Generally, members are appointed for a 2-year term. However, the member selected pursuant to this notice will be appointed for 12 months, beginning March 1, 2024. 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. For this appointment, the member is expected to attend approximately 4 meetings. Meetings may be held in-person or by teleconference. 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 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. Membership normally will be limited to actuaries currently enrolled by the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:24 Oct 20, 2023 Jkt 262001 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 1, 2023. Dated: October 18, 2023. Thomas V. Curtin, Jr., Executive Director, Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 203 (Monday, October 23, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72792-72793]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-23328]


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JOINT BOARD FOR THE ENROLLMENT OF ACTUARIES


Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations; Vacancy

AGENCY: Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries (Joint Board), 
established under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 
(ERISA), is responsible for the enrollment of individuals who wish to 
perform actuarial services under ERISA. To assist in its examination 
duties mandated by ERISA, the Joint Board has established the Advisory 
Committee on Actuarial Examinations (Advisory Committee) in accordance 
with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The 
current Advisory Committee members' terms expire on February 28, 2025. 
Recently, a vacancy became available on the Advisory Committee, and the 
Joint Board seeks applications to fill that vacancy. This notice 
describes the Advisory Committee and invites applications from those 
interested in serving on the Advisory Committee for the period March 1, 
2024-February 28, 2025.

DATES: Applications for membership on the Advisory Committee must be 
received by December 1, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Send applications electronically with APPLICATION FOR 
ADVISORY COMMITTEE inserted in subject line to [email protected]. See 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for application requirements.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Van Osten, Designated 
Federal Officer, Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations, at 202-
317-3648 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

1. Background

    To qualify for enrollment to perform actuarial services under 
ERISA, an applicant must satisfy certain experience and knowledge 
requirements, which are set forth in the Joint Board's regulations. An 
applicant may satisfy the knowledge requirement by successful 
completion of Joint Board examinations in basic actuarial mathematics 
and methodology and in actuarial mathematics and methodology relating 
to pension plans qualifying under ERISA.
    The Joint Board, the Society of Actuaries, and the American Society 
of Pension Professionals & Actuaries jointly offer examinations 
acceptable to

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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

    Generally, members are appointed for a 2-year term. However, the 
member selected pursuant to this notice will be appointed for 12 
months, beginning March 1, 2024. 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. For this appointment, the member is 
expected to attend approximately 4 meetings. Meetings may be held in-
person or by teleconference. 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 
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.
    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 
[email protected]. The transmittal email should include APPLICATION FOR 
ADVISORY COMMITTEE in the subject line. Applications must be received 
by December 1, 2023.

    Dated: October 18, 2023.
Thomas V. Curtin, Jr.,
Executive Director, Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries.
[FR Doc. 2023-23328 Filed 10-20-23; 8:45 am]
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