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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Mon, Oct 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

September 30, 2008.

The Department of the Treasury will submit the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
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Public Law 10413 on or after the date of publication of this notice. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Thu, Oct 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

September 22, 2008.

The Department of Treasury will submit the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 on or after the date of publication of this notice. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, and 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Washington, DC 20220.

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund

Wed, Oct 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Funding Opportunity Title: Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) inviting applications for the FY 2009 funding round of the Native American CDFI Assistance (NACA) Program.

Announcement Type: Initial announcement of funding opportunity.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 21.020

Terrorism Risk Insurance Program; Cap on Annual Liability

Tue, Sep 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury (``Treasury'') is issuing this proposed rule as part of its implementation of Title I of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (``TRIA'' or ``the Act''), as amended by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (``Reauthorization Act''). The Act established a temporary Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (``TRIP'' or ``Program'') under which the Federal Government would share with commercial property and casualty insurers the risk of insured losses from certified acts of terrorism. The Reauthorization Act has now extended the Program until December 31, 2014. This proposed rule is the latest in a series of regulations Treasury has issued to implement the Act. The proposed rule incorporates and implements statutory requirements in section 103(e) of the Act, as amended by the Reauthorization Act, for capping the annual liability for insured losses at $100 billion. In particular, the proposed rule describes how Treasury intends to determine the p

Open Meeting of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy

Tue, Sep 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy will convene its fifth meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, in the Cash Room of the Main Department Building, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC beginning at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will be open to the public.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Fri, Sep 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

September 19, 2008.

The Department of Treasury will submit the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 on or after the date of publication of this notice. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Thu, Sep 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

September 18, 2008.

The Department of the Treasury will submit the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 on or after the date of publication of this notice. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

Dates: Written comments should be received on or before October 27, 2008 to be assured of consideration.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

OMB Number: 15451779.

Type of Review: Extension.

Title: Notice 200227IRA Required Minimum Distribution Reporting.

Forms: n/a.

Description: This notice provides guidance with respect to the reporting requirements, that is, data that custodians an

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Wed, Sep 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

September 18, 2008.

The Department of the Treasury will submit the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 on or after the date of publication of this notice. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Wed, Sep 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

September 17, 2008.

The Department of the Treasury will submit the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 on or after the date of publication of this notice. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Wed, Sep 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

September 18, 2008

Dates: Written comments should be received on or before October 24, 2008 to be assured of consideration.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

OMB Number: 15451488.

Type of Review: Extension.

Title: REG20983796 (TD 8719 (Final)) Requirements Respecting the Adoption or Change of Accounting Method, Extensions of Time to Make Elections.

Description: The regulations provide the standards the C

Departmental Offices; Proposed Collections; Comment Requests

Wed, Sep 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the revision of an information collection that is proposed for approval by the Office of Management and Budget. The Office of International Affairs within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning Treasury International Capital Form S, Purchases and Sales of Longterm Securities by Foreigners.

Establishment of Advisory Committee on the Ten Year Framework for Energy and Environment Cooperation With China and

Wed, Sep 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury (the ``Department'') intends to establish the Advisory Committee on the Ten Year Framework for Energy and Environment Cooperation with China (the ``Advisory Committee'') to provide advice and recommendations on how best the United States can cooperate with China on shared energy and environmental challenges pursuant to the ``Framework for the Ten Year Cooperation on the Energy and Environment between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People's Republic of China'' (signed on 6/18/ 08 in Washington, DC). The Department is seeking nominations of individuals to be considered for selection as Advisory Committee members, and names of professional and public interest groups that should be represented on the Committee.

Senior Executive Service; Legal Division Performance Review Board

Wed, Sep 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), this notice announces the appointment of members of the Legal Division PRB. The purpose of this Board is to review and make recommendations concerning proposed performance appraisals, ratings, bonuses, and other appropriate personnel actions for incumbents of SES positions in the Legal Division.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Fri, Sep 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

September 11, 2008.

The Department of the Treasury is planning to submit following public information collection request to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by contacting the Treasury clearance officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11020, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

Dates: Written comments should be received on or before November 17, 2008 to be assured of consideration.

OMB Number: 15050195.

Type of Review: Extension.

Title: Race and National Origin Identification.

Description: This form will be used to collect applicant race and national origin information through the online application system. The data will be used to help Treasury Bureaus and Departmental Offices identify barriers to selection a

Senior Executive Service; Departmental Performance Review Board

Thu, Sep 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), this notice announces the appointment of members of the Departmental PRB. The purpose of this PRB is to review and make recommendations concerning proposed performance appraisals, ratings, bonuses and other appropriate personnel actions for incumbents of SES positions for which the Secretary or Deputy Secretary is the appointing authority. These positions include SES bureau heads, deputy bureau heads and certain other positions. The Board will perform PRB functions for other key bureau positions if requested.

Composition of Departmental PRB: The Board shall consist of at least three members. In the case of an appraisal of a career appointee, more than half the members shall consist of career appointees. The names and titles of the PRB members are as follows:
Peter B. McCarthy, Assistant Secretary for Management and Chief Financial Officer
Clay Lowery, Assistant Secretary for International Affairs
Eric Solomon, Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy
Kenneth E. Carf

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules agreed to by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 200527. A companion document, the Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG), follows this FAC. The FAC, including the SECG, is available via the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to correct references to sections of the Higher Education Act of 1965 at FAR 2.101 and 52.2. These sections of the Act contain the definitions of minority institution and Hispanicserving institution. The citations for these sections changed when the Higher Education Act of 1965 was amended by the Higher Education Amendments of 1998. This final rule updates the FAR accordingly.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to change the name of the ``Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization'' to the ``Office of Small Business Programs'' for the Department of Defense.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to increase the blanket waiver threshold for small dollarvalue purchases from Federal Prison Industries (FPI) by Federal agencies and to change the name of the JWOD Program to the AbilityOne Program.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have adopted as final, with a minor change to the second interim rule, two interim rules amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement amendments to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The first interim rule was published in the Federal Register at 71 FR 44546, August 4, 2006. The second interim rule was published in the Federal Register at 72 FR 63084, November 7, 2007.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to require that annual reviews by executive agency competition advocates be provided in writing to both the agency senior procurement executive and the agency chief acquisition officer, if designated, and that the reports specifically address the quality of planning, executing, and managing of task and delivery orders over $1 million.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Motorcycle Brake Systems

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are proposing to amend the Federal motor vehicle safety standard on motorcycle brake systems, in order to add and update requirements and test procedures and to harmonize with a global technical regulation for motorcycle brakes. If adopted, today's proposal would specify an additional dry brake test procedure to test each service brake control individually and with the motorcycle in the fully loaded condition, provide a new test procedure for assessing performance of motorcycle brakes from high speeds, provide a new wet brake test that better simulates inservice conditions, provide an improved test procedure for evaluating heat fade, add test procedures and performance requirements for antilock brake systems, if fitted, and add a powerassisted braking system failure test, if equipped.

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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The President
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Proclamation 8287

National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2008
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the many Americans of Hispanic descent who have made outstanding contributions to our Nation.
The rich cultural traditions of the Hispanic-American community have made a remarkable impact on American society. The diverse backgrounds of Hispanic Americans and their dedication to family have become an integral part of America. With a deep commitment to faith and a strong desire to live the American dream, these citizens are realizing the full blessings of liberty. Educational opportunities are helping a new generation work toward success, and many Hispanic Americans operate thriving small businesses.
We also honor Hispanic Americans for their strong tradition of service in the Armed Forces. These proud patriots have fought in every war since our founding, and many have earned the Medal of Honor for their courage. Hispanic service men and women have shown their love for the United States by answering the call to serve, and we owe them and their families a tremendous debt of gratitude. Their patriotism and valor have added to the character of our Nation. National Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate the spirit and accomplishments of Hispanic Americans everywhere. To honor those achievements, the Congress, by Public Law 100-402, as amended, has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating September 15 through October 15 as ``National Hispanic Heritage Month.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2008, as National Hispanic Heritage Month. I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.

(Presidential Sig.)
[FR Doc. E8-21859
Filed 9-16-08; 8:45 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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The President
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Proclamation 8288

National Employer Support of the Guard And Reserve Week, 2008
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
Throughout history, America has counted on brave individuals willing to put on the uniform to protect our land and defend our way of life. This week we honor and recognize the many contributions members of our National Guard and Reserve make to our Nation, and we thank the civilian employers who support these individuals as they answer the call of duty. The men and women of the National Guard and Reserve have demonstrated the highest form of citizenship, and their service is vital to the security of our country and the peace of the world. As the early patriots who claimed our Nation's liberty did, today's Guard and Reserve are fighting a new and unprecedented war and pledging their lives and honor to defend our freedom. As many of those early patriots did, members of today's Guard and Reserve lead civilian lives but stand ready to wear our Nation's uniform when liberty is threatened. The families of the National Guard and Reserve serve our Nation by proudly standing behind these brave men and women, and America appreciates their sacrifice as well.
In all they do, the National Guard and Reserve and their families represent the best of the American spirit.
Our Nation also depends on the commitment of the civilian employers of the members of the National Guard and Reserve. In offices and factories across America, organizations do without the talents of many hard- working people who have been called upon to protect our country. Our Nation's employers provide time off, pay, healthcare benefits, and job security because they care about and love their country. These businesses have put patriotism above profit, and they deserve the gratitude of all Americans.
During National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, a grateful country pays tribute to the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve, and we express our gratitude to the employers who support them and help enable them to serve.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 14 through September 20, 2008, as National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week. I encourage all Americans to join me in expressing our thanks to members of our National Guard and Reserve and their civilian employers for their patriotism and sacrifices on behalf of our Nation. I also call upon State and local officials, private organizations, businesses, and all military commanders to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.

(Presidential Sig.)
[FR Doc. E8-21860
Filed 9-16-08; 8:45 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P

Terrorism Risk Insurance Program; Recoupment Provisions

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is issuing this proposed rule as part of its implementation of Title I of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (``TRIA'' or ``the Act''), as amended by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005 (``Extension Act'') and the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (``Reauthorization Act''). The Act established a temporary Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (``TRIP'' or ``Program'') under which the Federal Government would share the risk of insured losses from certified acts of
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terrorism with commercial property and casualty insurers. The Reauthorization Act has now extended the Program until December 31, 2014. This proposed rule is the latest in a series of regulations Treasury has issued to implement the Act. The proposed rule incorporates and implements statutory requirements in section 103(e) of the Act, as amended by the Reauthorization Act, for the recoupment of the federal share of compensation for insur

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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The President
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Presidential Determination No. 2008-27 of September 12, 2008

Continuation of the Exercise of Certain
Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of the Treasury
Under section 101(b) of Public Law 95-223 (91 Stat. 1625; 50 U.S.C. App. 5(b) note), and a previous determination on September 13, 2007 (72 FR 53409), the exercise of certain authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act is scheduled to terminate on September 14, 2008.
I hereby determine that the continuation for 1 year of the exercise of those authorities with respect to Cuba is in the national interest of the United States. Therefore, consistent with the authority vested in me by section 101(b) of Public Law 95-223, I continue for 1 year, until September 14, 2009, the exercise of those authorities with respect to Cuba as implemented by the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 515. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.

(Presidential Sig.)
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, September 12, 2008
[FR Doc. E8-21861
Filed 9-16-08; 8:45 am]
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Senior Executive Service; Departmental Offices Performance Review Board

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), this notice announces the appointment of members of the Departmental Offices Performance Review Board (PRB). The purpose of this Board is to review and make recommendations concerning proposed performance appraisals, ratings, bonuses and other appropriate personnel actions for incumbents of SES positions in the Departmental Offices, excluding the Legal Division. The Board will perform PRB functions for other bureau positions if requested.

Composition of Departmental Offices PRB: The Board shall consist of at least three members. In the case of an appraisal of a career appointee, more than half the members shall consist of career appointees. The names and titles of the Board members are as follows: Carfine, Kenneth E., Fiscal Assistant Secretary
Duffy, Michael D., Deputy Assistant Secretary/Chief Information Officer Foster, Wesley T., Deputy Assistant Secretary (Management and Budget) Fuller, Reese H., Advanced Counterfeit Deterrence Program Director. Gerardi, Ge

Unified Rule for Loss on Subsidiary Stock

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains final regulations under sections 358, 362(e)(2), and 1502 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). The regulations apply to corporations filing consolidated returns, and corporations that enter into certain taxfree reorganizations. The regulations provide rules for determining the tax consequences of a member's transfer (including by deconsolidation and worthlessness) of loss shares of subsidiary stock. In addition, the regulations provide that section 362(e)(2) generally does not apply to transactions between members of a consolidated group. Finally, the regulations conform or clarify various provisions of the consolidated return regulations, including those relating to adjustments to subsidiary stock basis.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed to adopt a proposed rule, published in the Federal Register at 71 FR 58338, October 3, 2006, as a final rule, with minor changes. The rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement revisions to the regulations related to the administration of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) as they pertain to contracts with foreign concerns, including United Kingdom (U.K.) concerns.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise the contract clauses related to the administration of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) to maintain consistency between the FAR and CAS.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document makes amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation in order to make editorial changes.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed to adopt as final, with change, the interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Section 104 of the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005. Section 104 requires that entities that operate any business on any premises owned or controlled by the United States be capable of accepting and dispensing $1 coins on January 1, 2008. Subsequent to this, Pub. L. 110147 amended 31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)(A), to allow an exception from the $1 coin dispensing capability requirement for vending machines that do not receive currency denominations greater than $1.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document is issued under the joint authority of the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of General Services and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This Small Entity Compliance Guide has been prepared in accordance with Section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. It consists of a summary of rules appearing in Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 200527 which amend the FAR. An asterisk (*) next to a rule indicates that a regulatory flexibility analysis has been prepared. Interested parties may obtain further information regarding these rules by referring to FAC 200527 which precedes this document. These documents are also available via the Internet at http:/ /www.regulations.gov.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed to adopt as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise the prescription for use of clauses for the use of Environmental Protection Agencydesignated products and toxic chemical release reporting.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Fiscal Year 2008 National Defense Authorization Act, Section 843 ``Enhanced Competition for Task and Delivery Order Contracts'' (FY08 NDAA). Section 843 of the FY08 NDAA stipulates several requirements regarding enhancing competition within Federal contracting.

Terrorism Risk Insurance Program; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act Implementation

Tue, Sep 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is issuing this interim final rule as part of its implementation of amendments made by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Reauthorization Act) to Title I of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002
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(TRIA, or Act), as previously amended by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005 (Extension Act). The Act established a temporary Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (Program) that was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2005, under which the Federal Government shared the risk of insured losses from certified acts of terrorism with commercial property and casualty insurers. The Extension Act extended the Program through December 31, 2007, and made other changes. The Reauthorization Act extends the Program through December 31, 2014, revises the definition of an ``act of terrorism,'' and makes other changes. This interim final rule contains regulations that Treasury is issuing to implement certain aspects of

Office of the General Counsel; Appointment of Members of the Legal Division to the Performance Review Board, Internal

Tue, Sep 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

1. Chairperson, Clarissa Potter, Deputy Chief Counsel (Technical)

2. Roland Barral, Area Counsel (Large and MidSize Business)

3. Ellen T. Friberg, Area Counsel (Small Business/Self Employed)

4. Steve Larson, Associate Chief Counsel (Financial Institutions and Products)

5. Edward Cronin (Ted), Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (Criminal Tax)

This publication is required by 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4).

Dated: August 15, 2008.
Donald L. Korb,
Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service.
[FR Doc. E821576 Filed 91508; 8:45 am]
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Office of the General Counsel; Appointment of Members of the Legal Division to the Performance Review Board, Internal

Tue, Sep 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Under the authority granted to me as Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service by the General Counsel of the Department of the Treasury by General Counsel Order No. 21 (Rev. 4), pursuant to the Civil Service Reform Act, I have appointed the following persons to the Legal Division Performance Review Board, Internal Revenue Service Panel:
1. Chairperson, Karen GilbreathSowell, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy (Department of Treasury)
2. Steve T. Miller, Commissioner (Tax Exempt and Government Entities) 3. Stephen Albrecht, Acting Deputy General Counsel (Department of Treasury)

This publication is required by 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4).

Dated: August 15, 2008.
Donald L. Korb,
Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service.
[FR Doc. E821577 Filed 91508; 8:45 am]
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Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revised Critical Habitat for the California Red-Legged Frog (Rana

Tue, Sep 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to revise designated critical habitat for the California redlegged frog (Rana aurora draytonii), pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The previous final rule designated 450,288 acres (ac) (182,225 hectares (ha)) of critical habitat. We herein propose to revise those critical habitat boundaries to better reflect lands containing essential features for the California redlegged frog, and we now propose to designate approximately 1,804,865 ac (730,402 ha) of critical habitat in 28 California counties, an increase of approximately 1,354,577 ac) (548,177 ha).

Early Scoping Notice for an Alternatives Analysis of Proposed Transit Improvements in the Harbor Subdivision Transit

Tue, Sep 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) issue this early scoping notice to advise other agencies and the public that they intend to explore, in the context of the Council on Environmental Quality's early scoping process, methods of improving transit capacity and service in the Harbor Subdivision Transit Corridor of Los Angeles, California. The early scoping process is part of a planning Alternatives Analysis (AA) required by Title 49 United States Code (U.S.C.) Sec. 5309, that will lead to the selection of the alternatives that will be subject to the appropriate environmental process. Early scoping meetings have been planned and are announced below.

The Harbor Subdivision Transit Corridor is approximately 35 miles in length and includes; 26.36 miles of the Harbor Subdivision that is owned by LACMTA (BNSF Railway currently has some freight operations on the ROW), approximately 2.5 miles to the north of the LACMTAowne

Open Meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Auditing Profession

Mon, Sep 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury's Advisory Committee on the Auditing Profession will convene a telephone conference meeting on Friday, September 26, 2008, beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Members of the public may take part in the meeting by listening to the Webcast accessible on the Department's Web site at http://www.treas.gov/ offices/domesticfinance/acap/index.shtml or by calling telephone number (866) 7801271 and using access code number 62607180. Persons needing special accommodations to take part because of a disability should notify the contact person listed below.

Privacy Act; Implementation

Tue, Sep 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Department of the Treasury gives notice of an amendment to its Privacy Act regulations by revising the title of one Privacy Act system of records and by removing five other Privacy Act systems of records. These systems of records are related to the functions of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).

Community Development Financial Institutions Fund; Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Sep 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (the ``Fund'') within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the Bank Enterprise Award (``BEA'') Program Application.

List of Countries Requiring Cooperation With an International Boycott

Tue, Sep 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In order to comply with the mandate of section 999(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Department of the Treasury is publishing a current list of countries which require or may require participation in, or cooperation with, an international boycott (within the meaning of section 999(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986).

On the basis of the best information currently available to the Department of the Treasury, the following countries require or may require participation in, or cooperation with, an international boycott (within the meaning of section 999(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986).
Kuwait
Lebanon
Libya
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Syria
United Arab Emirates

Yemen, Republic of

Iraq is not included in this list, but its status with respect to future lists remains under review by the Department of the Treasury.

Dated: August 25, 2008.
John L. Harrington,
International Tax Counsel (Tax Policy).
[FR Doc. E820055 Filed 82908; 8:45 am]
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Departmental Offices; Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Aug 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection that is due for renewed approval by the Office of Management and Budget. The Office of International Affairs within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning recordkeeping requirements associated with Reporting of International Capital and Foreign Currency Transactions and Positions31 CFR Part 128.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

August 20, 2008.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

August 21, 2008.

The Department of Treasury will submit the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 after the date of publication of this notice. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750
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Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Washington, DC 20220.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

August 21, 2008.

Dates: Written comments should be received on or before September 26, 2008 to be assured of consideration.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

OMB Number: 15450001.

Type of Review: Extension.

Title: Employer's Annual Railroad Retirement Tax Return.

Forms: CT1.

Description: Railroad employers are required to file an annual return to report employer and employee Railroad Retirement Tax Ac

Departmental Offices, Office of Financial Education; Proposed

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on a proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). The Office of Financial Education within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments on a proposed new collection of information concerning the Workplace Financial Education Honor Roll Program (Honor Roll) application. To keep America competitive in the future, it is important to continue to increase the levels of financial literacy in the U.S. The purpose of the Honor Roll is to recognize employers that provide successful financial education programs to their employees. The Honor Roll is intended to spur interest in financial education by highlighting successful initiatives that show the benefits of financial education through both private sector and public sector efforts. The Honor Roll is one o

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

August 19, 2008.

The Department of Treasury will submit the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 on or after the date of publication of this notice. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

Financial Management Service; Senior Executive Service; Financial

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the appointment of members to the Financial Management Service (FMS) Performance Review Board (PRB).

Departmental Offices; Proposed Collections; Comment Requests

Tue, Aug 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on revisions of two information collections that are proposed for approval by the Office of Management and Budget. The Office of International Affairs within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning Treasury International Capital (TIC) Form BC, Report of U.S. Dollar Claims of Depository Institutions, Brokers, and Dealers on Foreigners; and Treasury International Capital (TIC) Form BL1, Report of U.S. Dollar Liabilities of Depository Institutions, Brokers, and Dealers to Foreigners.

Departmental Offices; Proposed Collections; Comment Requests

Tue, Aug 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on revisions of an information collection that are proposed for approval by the Office of Management and Budget. The Office of International Affairs within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning Treasury International Capital (TIC) Form BL2, Report by Depository Institutions, Brokers and Dealers of Customers' U.S. Dollar Liabilities to Foreigners.

Departmental Offices; Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Aug 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on revisions of an information collection that are proposed for approval by the Office of Management and Budget. The Office of International Affairs within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning Treasury International Capital Form BQ1, Report by Depository Institutions, Brokers and Dealers of Customers' U.S. Dollar Claims on Foreigners.

Departmental Offices; Proposed Collections; Comment Requests

Tue, Aug 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on revisions of an information collection that are proposed for approval by the Office of Management and Budget. The Office of International Affairs within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning Treasury International Capital Form BQ2, Part 1: Report of Foreign Currency Liabilities to, and Claims on, Foreigners of Depository Institutions, Brokers, Dealers, and Their Domestic Customers; Part 2: Report of Customers' Foreign Currency Liabilities to Foreigners.

Departmental Offices; Proposed Collections; Comment Requests

Tue, Aug 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on revisions of an information collection that are proposed for approval by the Office of Management and Budget. The Office of International Affairs within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning Treasury International Capital (TIC) Form BQ3, Report of Maturities of Selected Liabilities of Depository Institutions, Brokers and Dealers to Foreigners.

Departmental Offices; Proposed Collections; Comment Requests

Tue, Aug 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on revisions of an information collection that are proposed for approval by the Office of Management and Budget. The Office of International Affairs within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning Treasury International Capital Forms CQ1 and CQ2, Financial and Commercial Liabilities to, and Claims on, Unaffiliated Foreigners.

Open Meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission

Mon, Aug 11 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the fifteenth meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, established by the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act (Title V of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003).

Federal Records Management; Revision

Mon, Aug 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

As part of its initiative to redesign Federal records management, NARA is revising and reorganizing the existing regulations on Federal records management to update records management strategies and techniques and to make the regulations easier to read, understand, and use. This proposed rule will affect Federal agencies.

Pesticide Inert Ingredients: Status of Revoked Tolerance Exemptions

Mon, Aug 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is providing the status of inert ingredient tolerance exemptions revoked in the Federal Register on August 9, 2006 (71 FR 45415) because of insufficient data.

Inert Ingredients; Extension of Effective Date of Revocation of Certain Tolerance Exemptions with Insufficient Data

Mon, Aug 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document moves the effective date of the revocation of certain inert ingredient tolerance exemptions with insufficient data for reassessment as set forth in the Federal Register on August 9, 2006 (71 FR 45415).