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Changes in Use Under Section 168(i)(5)

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document provides notice of cancellation of a public hearing on proposed regulations relating to the depreciation of property subject to section 168 of the Internal Code (MACRS property).

Publication of the Tier 2 Tax Rates

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Publication of the tier 2 tax rates for calendar year 2004 as required by section 3241(d) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 3241). Tier 2 taxes on railroad employees, employers, and employee representatives (a group unique to the railroad industry) fund a private pension benefit of the railroad retirement system.

Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, E-Filing Issue Committee

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This is to amend the notice that was published in the Federal Register on Monday, November 17, 2003, indicating an Area 4 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel meeting. The meeting is actually an open meeting of the EFiling Issue Committee.

Imposition of Special Measures Against Burma as a Jurisdiction of Primary Money Laundering Concern

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On November 18, 2003, the Secretary of the Treasury designated Burma as a jurisdiction of primary money laundering concern pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 5318A, as added by section 311 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act of 2001. The Department of the Treasury, acting through FinCEN, is issuing this proposed rule to impose special measures against this jurisdiction.

Imposition of Special Measures Against Myanmar Mayflower Bank and Asia Wealth Bank as Financial Institutions of

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On November 18, 2003, the Secretary of the Treasury designated Myanmar Mayflower Bank (Mayflower Bank) and Asia Wealth Bank, both Burma banks, as financial institutions of primary money laundering concern pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 5318A, as added by section 311 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act of 2001. The Department of the Treasury, acting through FinCEN, is issuing this proposed rule to impose special measures against these two institutions.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 18, 2003.

The Department of Treasury has submitted the following public information collection requirement(s) 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 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

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 18, 2003.

Designation of Burma as a Jurisdiction of Primary Money Laundering Concern; Designation of Myanmar Mayflower Bank and

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On November 18, 2003, the Secretary of the Treasury designated Burma (also known as Myanmar) as a jurisdiction of primary money laundering concern in accordance with the requirements and procedures of 31 U.S.C. 5318A, as added by section 311(a) of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act of 2001. Also on November 18, under the same authority, the Secretary of the Treasury designated the Burmese financial institutions Myanmar Mayflower Bank and the Asia Wealth Bank as financial institutions of primary money laundering concern.

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network; Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Department of the Treasury (Treasury), gives notice of proposed alterations to three existing systems of records entitled ``Treasury/DO .200FinCEN Data BaseTreasury/DO,'' ``Treasury/DO .212Suspicious Activity Reporting SystemTreasury/DO,'' and ``Treasury/DO. 213Bank
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Secrecy Act Reports SystemTreasury/DO''. The systems of records were last published in their entirety on February 19, 2002, at 67 FR 7492, 67 FR 7496, and 67 FR 7498, respectively.