Notices. Medical Review Board (MRB) Public Meeting
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BILLING CODE 4910-22-M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2006-24931] Medical Review Board Public Meeting AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), United States Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Medical Review Board
(MRB)Public Meeting. SUMMARY: The MRB Public Meeting will provide the public an opportunity to observe and participate in MRB deliberations about the revision and development of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (FMCSR) medical standards, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). DATES: The MRB meeting will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on August 31, 2006. A public listening session will be held from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Please note the preliminary agenda for this meeting in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this Notice for specific information. ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-2230, Washington, DC 20590-0001. The public must enter through the Southwest Visitor Entrance and comply with building security procedures, including provision of appropriate identification prior to escort to meeting room. You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket Management System
(DMS)Docket Number FMCSA-2006-24931 using any of the following methods: • *Web Site:* *http://dmses.dot.gov/submit.* Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the DOT electronic docket site. • *Fax:* 1-202-493-2251. • *Mail:* Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590-0001. • *Hand Delivery:* Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • *Federal eRulemaking Portal:* Go to *http://www.regulations.gov.* Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. *Instructions:* All submissions must include the Agency name and docket number for this Notice. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to *http://dms.dot.gov* including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading for further information. *Docket:* For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to *http://dms.dot.gov* at any time or Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The DMS is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting comments on-line. *Privacy Act:* Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review the U.S. Department of Transportation's complete Privacy Act Statement in the **Federal Register** published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477; Apr. 11, 2000). This information is also available at *http://dms.dot.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Chief, Physical Qualifications Division, 202-366-4001, FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. *Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities:* For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact Kaye Kirby at 202-366-4001. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following designations are made for each item:
(A)is an “action” item;
(I)is an “information item”; and
(D)is a “discussion” item. The preliminary agenda for the MRB meeting includes: 0800-0900 Meeting Registration (includes request for oral testimony) 0900-1100
(1)Call to Order and Introductions (A, I)
(2)Statements of Conflict of Interest (A, I)
(3)Written Comment to the Board (A, D)
(4)Federal Reports (Diabetes, Schedule II Drugs, other medical topics pending) (A, D) 1100-1200
(5)Public Comment (A, D) 1200-1300
(6)2006 Agenda, Research Questions, Other Issues (A, I, D) 1300
(7)Adjourn 1400-1700
(8)Listening Session (A, D) Background U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta announced on March 7, 2006, the five medical experts who will serve on FMCSA's new MRB. Section 4116 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU, Pub. L. 109-59) requires the Secretary of Transportation with the advice of the MRB and a Chief Medical Examiner to “establish, review, and revise medical standards for operators of commercial motor vehicles
(CMVs)that will ensure that the physical condition of operators is adequate to enable them to operate the vehicles safely.” FMCSA is planning updates to the physical qualification regulations of CMV drivers, and the MRB will provide the necessary science-based guidance to establish realistic and responsible medical standards. The MRB will operate in accordance with FACA as announced in the **Federal Register** (70 FR 57642, October 3, 2005). The MRB will be charged initially with the review of all current FMCSR medical standards (49 CFR 391.41), as well as proposing new science-based standards and guidelines to ensure that drivers operating CMVs in interstate commerce, as defined in CFR 390.5, are physically qualified to do so. Meeting Participation Attendance is open to the interested public, including medical examiners, motor carriers, drivers, and representatives of medical and scientific associations. The public can participate in a listening session which will be held from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. at the same location. Written comments for the MRB meeting will also be accepted beginning on July 26, 2006 and continuing until September 15, 2006, and should include the docket number that is listed in the ADDRESSES section. During the MRB meeting (1100-1200), oral comments may be limited depending on how many persons wish to comment; and will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis as requestors register at the meeting. The comments must directly address relevant medical and scientific issues on the MRB meeting agenda. For more information, view the following Web site: *http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mrb.* Issued on: June 19, 2006. David H. Hugel, Acting Administrator. [FR Doc. E6-10041 Filed 6-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No.: 2006-25166] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel AURORA. SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 2006-25166 at *http://dms.dot.gov.* Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388. DATES: Submit comments on or before July 26, 2006. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2006 25166. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL-401, Department of Transportation, 400 7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at *http://dmses.dot.gov/submit/.* All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at *http://dms.dot.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, MAR-830 Room 7201, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel AURORA is: *Intended Use:* “Luxury overnight vacation charters.” *Geographic Region:* British Virgin Is. and east coast of U.S. (ME, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA & FL). Dated: June 20, 2006. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Joel C. Richard, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E6-10040 Filed 6-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P a26jn3.099 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No.: 2006-25168] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel NAVARINO. SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 20xx-xxxx at *http://dms.dot.gov.* Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388. DATES: Submit comments on or before July 26, 2006. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2006 25168. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL-401, Department of Transportation, 400 7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at *http://dmses.dot.gov/submit/.* All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at *http://dms.dot.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, MAR-830 Room 7201, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel NAVARINO is: *Intended Use:* “Periodic charter of vessel for small groups.” *Geographic Region:* Southern California coast. Dated: June 20, 2006. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Joel C. Richard, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E6-10037 Filed 6-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No.: 2006-25165] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel PRIDE. SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 2006-25165 *http://dms.dot.gov.* Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR Part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR Part 388. DATES: Submit comments on or before July 26, 2006. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2006 25165. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL-401, Department of Transportation, 400 7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at *http://dmses.dot.gov/submit/.* All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at *http://dms.dot.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, MAR-830 Room 7201, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel PRIDE is: *Intended Use:* “(1) Demise or bareboat charters and
(2)time charters compliant to 46 CFR 147.” *Geographic Region:* Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine. Dated: June 20, 2006. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Joel C. Richard, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E6-10038 Filed 6-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No.: 2006-25167] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel SEA BREEZE IX. SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 2006-25167 at *http://dms.dot.gov.* Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR Part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388. DATES: Submit comments on or before July 26, 2006. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2006 25167. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL-401, Department of Transportation, 400 7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at *http://dmses.dot.gov/submit/.* All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at *http://dms.dot.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, MAR-830 Room 7201, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel SEA BREEZE IX is: *Intended Use:* “6 pack charter on Lake Erie.” *Geographic Region:* Western Lake Erie. Dated: June 20, 2006. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Joel C. Richard, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E6-10069 Filed 6-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Finance Docket No. 34882] Longview Switching Company—Trackage Rights Exemption—BNSF Railway Company BNSF Railway Company
(BNSF)has agreed to grant overhead trackage rights to Longview Switching Company
(LSC)over BNSF's Seattle Subdivision between a point south of Longview Junction, WA, at milepost 104.0 and a point north of Kelso, WA, at milepost 96.0, a distance of approximately 8.0 miles (Joint Trackage). The transaction was scheduled to be consummated on or after June 13, 2006, the effective date of the exemption. The purpose of the trackage rights is to allow for the overhead movement of BNSF and Union Pacific Railroad Company
(UP)cars being handled by LSC during switching operations in the vicinity of Longview Junction. 1 1 UP has trackage rights over the Joint Trackage pursuant to a trackage rights agreement dated July 1, 1909, as supplemented, between predecessors of BNSF and UP. As a condition to this exemption, any employees affected by the trackage rights will be protected by the conditions imposed in *Norfolk and Western Ry. Co.—Trackage Rights—BN* , 354 I.C.C. 605 (1978), as modified in *Mendocino Coast Ry. Inc.—Lease and Operate* , 360 I.C.C. 653 (1980). This notice is filed under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(7). If it contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void *ab initio* . Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to revoke will not automatically stay the transaction. An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to STB Finance Docket No. 34882, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, a copy of each pleading must be served on: Sidney L. Strickland Jr., Sidney Strickland and Associates, PLLC, 3050 K Street, NW., Suite 101, Washington, DC 20007. Board decisions and notices are available on its Web site at *http://www.stb.dot.gov* . Decided: June 20, 2006. By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of Proceedings. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-10035 Filed 6-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request June 20, 2006. The Department of the 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 104-13. 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 July 26, 2006 to be assured of consideration. Financial Management Service *OMB Number:* 1510-0045. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Trace Request for EFT Payments. *Form:* FMS 150.1 and 150.2. *Description:* Used to notify the FI that a beneficiary has claimed non-receipt of credit for a payment. The form is designed to help the FI locate any problem and to keep the beneficiary informed of any action taken. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 17,971 hours. *Clearance Officer:* Jiovannah Diggs, Financial Management Service, Room 144, 3700 East West Highway, Hyattsville, MD 20782.
(202)874-7662. *OMB Reviewer:* Alexander T. Hunt, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503.
(202)395-7316. Michael A. Robinson, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-10010 Filed 6-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-35-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request June 20, 2006. The Department of the 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 104-13. 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 July 26, 2006 to be assured of consideration. Internal Revenue Service
(IRS)*OMB Number:* 1545-1814. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Changes in Corporate Control and Capital Structure. *Form:* Form 1099-CAP. *Description:* Any corporation that undergoes reorganization under Regulation section 1.6043-4T with stock, cash, and other property over $100 million must file Form 1099-CAP with the IRS shareholders. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit and Individuals or households. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 67 hours. *OMB Number:* 1545-1843. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* REG-106736-00
(NPRM)Assumptions of Partner Liabilities. *Description:* In order to be entitled to a deduction with respect to the economic performance of a contingent liability that was contributed by a partner and assumed by a partnership, the partnership, or former partner of the partnership, must receive notification of economic performance of the contingent liability from the partnership or other partner assuming the liability. *Respondents:* Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 125 hours. *Clearance Officer:* Glenn P. Kirkland,
(202)622-3428, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. *OMB Reviewer:* Alexander T. Hunt,
(202)395-7316, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Michael A. Robinson, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-10011 Filed 6-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request June 19, 2006. The Department of the 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 104-13. 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 July 26, 2006 to be assured of consideration. Internal Revenue Service
(IRS)*OMB Number:* 1545-1981. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit. *Form:* Form 8911. *Description:* Internal Revenue Code 30C allows a credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property. Form 8911, Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit, will be used by taxpayers to claim the credit. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 2,112 hours. *OMB Number:* 1545-1989. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Notice 2006-26 Credit for Nonbusiness Energy Property. *Description:* This notice of interim guidance relates to the procedures by which a manufacturer can certify that building envelope components or energy property qualify for the 25C credit. This notice is intended to provide
(1)guidance concerning the methods by which manufacturers can provide such certifications to taxpayers and
(2)guidance concerning the methods by which taxpayers can claim such credits. *Respondents:* Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 350 hours. *OMB Number:* 1545-1993. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Notice 2006-30 Alternative Fuel Motor Vehicle Credit. *Description:* This notice sets forth a process that allows taxpayers who purchase alternative fuel motor vehicles to rely on the domestic manufacturer's (or, in the case of a foreign manufacturer, its domestic distributor's) certification that both a particular make, model, and year of vehicle qualifies as an alternative fuel motor vehicle under 30B(a)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code and the amount of credit allowable with respect to the vehicle. *Respondents:* Individuals or Households. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 600 hours. *OMB Number:* 1545-1260. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Final Regulations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; Limitations of Corporate Net Operating Loss Carryforwards. *Description:* The reporting requirement concerns the election a taxpayer may make to treat as the change date the effective date of a plan of reorganization in a Title II or similar case rather than the confirmation date of the plan. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 1 hour. *OMB Number:* 1545-1426. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* INTL-21-91 (Temporary and Final) Section 6662—Imposition of the Accuracy-Related Penalty. *Description:* These regulations provide guidance about substantial and gross valuation misstatements as defined in sections 6662(e) and 6662(b). They also provide guidance about the reasonable cause and good faith exclusion. These regulations apply to taxpayers who have transactions between persons described in Section 482 and net Section 482 transfer price adjustments. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 20,125 hours. *OMB Number:* 1545-1131. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* INTL-485-89 (Final) Taxation or Gain or Loss from Certain Nonfunctional Currency Transactions (Sections 998 Transactions). *Description:* Sections 988(c)(1)(D) and
(E)require taxpayers to make certain elections which determine whether section 988 applies. In addition, Sections 988(a)(1)(B) and 988(d) require taxpayers to identify transactions which generate capital gain or loss which are hedges of other transactions. *Respondents:* Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 3,333 hours. *OMB Number:* 1545-1683. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship. *Form:* Form 56-A. *Description:* The data collected on the form provides trustees of Illinois Land Trusts a convenient method of reporting information related to creating, changing, and closing such trusts. *Respondents:* Businesses or other for-profit institutions. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 22,000 hours. *OMB Number:* 1545-0495. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Request for Public Inspection or Copy of Exempt or Political Organization IRS Form. *Form:* Form 4506-A. *Description:* Internal Revenue Code section 6104 states that if an organization described in section 501(c) or
(d)is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) for any taxable year, the application for exemption is open for public inspection. This includes all supporting documents, any letter or other documents issued by the IRS concerning the application, and certain annual returns of the organization. Form 4506-A is used to request public inspection or a copy of these documents. *Respondents:* Businesses or other for-profit institutions, individuals or households, not-for-profit institutions, farms, the Federal government, and state, local, or tribal governments. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 18,000 hours. *OMB Number:* 1545-0902. *Type of Review:* Revision. *Title:* Form 8288, U.S. Withholding Tax Return for Disposition by Foreign Persons of U.S. Real Property Interests: Form 8288-A, Statement of Withholding on Dispositions by Foreign Persons of U.S. Real Property Interests. *Form:* Form 8288 and 8288-A. *Description:* Form 8288 is used by the withholding agent to report and transmit the withholding to IRS. Form 8288-A is used to validate the withholding and to return a copy of the transferor for his/her use in filing a tax return. *Respondents:* Businesses or other for-profit institutions, individuals or households. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 241,675 hours. *OMB Number:* 1545-1684. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Revenue Procedure 2005-12, Pre-Filing Agreements Program (2001-22 superseded by 2005-12). *Description:* Revenue Procedure 2001-22 describes a program under which certain large business taxpayers may request examination and resolution of specific issues relating to tax returns. The resolution of such issues under the program will be memorialized by a type of closing agreement under code section 7121 called a pre-filing agreement. *Respondents:* Businesses or other for-profit institutions. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 49,215 hours. *Clearance Officer:* Glenn P. Kirkland,
(202)622-3428, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. *OMB Reviewer:* Alexander T. Hunt,
(202)395-7316, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Robert Dahl, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-10012 Filed 6-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P 71 122 Monday, June 26, 2006 Corrections Amelia ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 60, 63, 85, 90, 1048, 1065, and 1068 [EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0030, FRL-8176-1] RIN 2060-AM81 and 2060-AN62 Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines Correction In proposed rule document 06-4919 beginning on page 33804 in the issue of Monday, June 12, 2006, make the following corrections: 1. On page 33808, in Table 1, in the table heading, in the first line, “>19” should read “≤19”. 2. On page 33809, in Table 3, in the second column, in the third entry, “HP≤500” should read “HP≥500”. 3. On the same page, in the same table, in the same column, in the fifth entry, “HP≥500” should read “HP<500”. 4. On pages 33810 and 33811, Table 4 is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: Table 4.—Emission Standards for Stationary RICE ≤ 500 HP Located at Major Sources of HAP Emissions and Stationary RICE Located at Area Sources of HAP Emissions Engine type and fuel Maximum engine power Manufacture date a Emission standards Existing All Fuels and All Types All Sizes No Emission Reduction. New/Reconstructed SI ≤25 HP January 1, 2008 Meet 40 CFR part 60 subpart JJJJ. New/Reconstructed SI Gasoline and Rich Burn LPG 25<HP<500 HP≥500 January 1, 2008 July 1, 2007 Meet 40 CFR part 60 subpart JJJJ. New/Reconstructed Non-Emergency SI Natural Gas 25<HP<500 a January 1, 2008 1.0 g/HP-hr NMHC. and New/Reconstructed Non-Emergency SI Lean Burn LPG b January 1, 2011 0.7 g/HP-hr NMHC. New/Reconstructed Non-Emergency SI Natural Gas HP≥500 July 1, 2007 1.0 g/HP-hr NMHC and New/Reconstructed Non-Emergency SI Lean Burn LPG July 1, 2010 0.7 g/HP-hr NMHC. New/Reconstructed Non-Emergency SI 4SLB at Major Sources (except landfill and digester gas) b 250<HP ≤500 January 1, 2008 93% CO Reduction or 14 ppmvd formaldehyde. CI All Fuels All Sizes 2007+ Model Year Meet 40 CFR part 60 subpart IIII. Landfill/Digester Gas HP<500 HP≥500 January 1, 2008 July 1, 2007 1.0 g/HP-hr NMHC. 1.0 g/HP-hr NMHC. Emergency SI All Sizes January 1, 2009 1.0 g/HP-hr NMHC. a Stationary SI natural gas and lean burn LPG engines between 19 and 37 KW (25 and 50 HP) may comply with the requirements of Table 2 of this preamble, instead of this table, as applicable. b New and reconstructed non-emergency 4SLB engines at major sources with a site rating between 250 and 500 HP are not required to meet the 1.0 and 0.7 g/HP-hr NMHC emission standards. Table 3 to Subpart ZZZZ of Part 63 [Corrected] 5. On page 33844, in Table 3 to Subpart ZZZZ of Part 63, in the table heading, in the second line,“>500 HP” should read “≤500 HP”. 6. On page 33845, in the same table, in the table heading, in the second line,“>500 HP” should read “≤500 HP”. [FR Doc. C6-4919 Filed 6-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505-01-D 71 122 Monday, June 26, 2006 Notices Part II Department of Labor Internal Control Program; Notice DEPARTMENT OF LABOR [Secretary's Order 14-2006] Internal Control Program 1. *Purpose.* To delegate authority and assign responsibilities for the administrative and financial management of Department of Labor
(DOL)programs, functions, and resources that ensure effective systems of internal control. 2. *Authorities and Directives Affected.* A. *Authorities.* This Order is issued pursuant to Sections 2 and 4 of the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act of 1982 (the FMFIA); OMB Circular A-123, Rev., “Management's Responsibility for Internal Control” (December 21, 2004); the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 (the CFO Act); OMB Circular A-50, Rev., “Audit Follow-up” (September 29, 1982); OMB Circular A-127, Rev., “Financial Management Systems” (December 1, 2004); the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (the FFMIA); the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (the GPRA); the Reports Consolidation Act of 2000 (the RCA); Services Acquisition Reform Act of 2003; Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002; Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996; 5 U.S.C. 301; 29 U.S.C. 551, *et seq.;* and Reorganization Plan No. 6 of 1950 (5 App. U.S.C.); Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA); OMB Circular A-130, “Management of Federal Information Resources”. B. *Directives Affected.* This Order supersedes and cancels Secretary's Order 2-89, “Internal Control Program” (January 17, 1989). 3. *Policy.* DOL agencies will maintain effective administrative, financial, and program performance reporting control systems for their programs, functions and resources to promote effectiveness and efficiency of operations and to prevent or minimize the occurrence of fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement. To this end, effective and efficient preventive measures, evaluation, documentation, and reporting will be used to provide both proactive and reactive means for administering Internal Control Systems within the Department. 4. *Background.* Internal controls are tools to help managers achieve results and safeguard the integrity of their programs through organizational and procedural measures. The FMFIA requires heads of Federal agencies, including the Secretary, to establish systems of internal control. It further requires the Secretary to issue an annual statement to the President and the Congress, based on an evaluation conducted in accordance with OMB guidelines, which certifies whether the Department's system of internal accounting and administrative control complies with FMFIA and OMB Circular A-123. The GPRA, in conjunction with the RCA, requires Federal departments and agencies to develop and publish strategic and annual performance plans, to verify and validate the performance data reflected in annual performance budgets, to report to the President and to Congress on an annual basis on
(a)the attainment of performance goals, and
(b)the completeness and reliability of the data contained in DOL's annual Performance and Accountability Report required under the CFO Act. 5. *Objective.* The objective of DOL's internal control program is to provide, on a continuing basis, a reasonable assurance that: A. Financial and other resources are safeguarded from unauthorized use or misappropriation; B. All transactions are executed in accordance with authorizations; C. All financial, non-financial, performance, statistical records, and related reports are reliable; D. Applicable laws, regulations and policies are followed; and E. Resources and programs are efficiently and effectively managed. 6. *Definitions.* A. *Documentation of Controls.* The written policies and procedures, manuals, organization charts, memoranda, decision papers, assessment determinations, and related materials used to describe internal control methods and measures; communicate responsibilities and authorities for implementing such methods and measures; assess status or progress; and serve as a reference for review of existing internal controls and their functioning. B. *Documentation of the Assessment Process.* Recordation of the assessment team authority and members, communications with agency management and employees regarding the assessment; key decisions of the assessment team; the assessment methodology; the assessment of internal control; the testing of controls and related results; and identified deficiencies and suggestions for improvements. C. *Financial Management System.* The Financial Systems and the financial portions of Mixed Systems necessary to support financial management, including automated and manual processes, procedures, controls, data, hardware, software, and support personnel dedicated to the operation and maintenance of system functions. D. *Financial System.* An Information System, comprised of one or more applications, that is used for
(a)collecting, processing, maintaining, transmitting, or reporting data about financial events;
(b)supporting financial planning or budgeting activities;
(c)accumulating and reporting costs information; or
(d)supporting the preparation of financial statements. E. *Fiscal Integrity.* Financial policies, practices, and controls that ensure that all funds are spent and managed according to the goals, mission and objectives of the organization. F. *Information System.* The organized collection, processing, transmission, and dissemination of information in accordance with defined procedures, whether automated or manual. G. *Internal Control Board (ICB).* The DOL body responsible for monitoring and providing advice on the Department's internal controls as established in paragraph 7(I) below. H. *Internal Control Principal (ICP).* The official formally designated as responsible for identifying, documenting, testing, evaluating, monitoring, and reporting internal controls, as well as monitoring corrective actions, for a particular DOL system. I. *Internal Control System.* The plan of organization and all of the methods and measures adopted relative to the Department as a whole, or one or more of its component agencies, to document policies and procedures for safeguarding resources, ensure the accuracy and reliability of information, comply with applicable laws, regulations and policies, and promote operational economy and efficiency. J. *Material Weakness.* A specific instance of non-compliance with the FMFIA, which is of sufficient importance to be reported to the President and the Congress. A Material Weakness is one that would: Impair fulfillment of the agency mission; deprive the public of needed services; violate statutory or regulatory requirements; significantly weaken safeguards against waste, loss, unauthorized use or misappropriation of funds, property or other assets; or result in a conflict of interest. A Significant Deficiency found under FISMA must be reported as a Material Weakness under the FMFIA. K. *Mixed System* . An Information System that supports both financial and non-financial functions of the Federal Government or components thereof. L. *Non-Financial System.* An Information System other than a Financial System or a Mixed System. M. *Significant Deficiency.* A weakness in the Department's overall information systems security or management control structure, or within one or more information systems, that significantly restricts the capability of the Department to carry out its mission or compromises the security of the Department's information, information systems, personnel, or other resources, operations, or assets where the risk is great enough that the Secretary and outside agencies must be notified and immediate or near-immediate corrective action must be taken. 7. *Delegation of Authority and Assignment of Responsibility.* A. The Deputy Secretary shall:
(1)Chair the ICB.
(2)Ensure that all communications directed to the ICB are distributed to Members and, as appropriate, are provided to Associate Members.
(3)Through the ICB, regularly and at least annually review and designate or re-designate, as appropriate, by published memorandum, the ICP of every Non-Financial System.
(4)Periodically update by published memorandum the roster of ICB Associate Members. B. The Chief Financial Officer shall:
(1)Exercise overall responsibility for the Department's compliance with FMFIA and for the Department's Fiscal Integrity.
(2)Prepare the Secretary's annual FMFIA report to the President and the Congress from the individual reports submitted by DOL agency heads.
(3)Provide DOL agencies with the guidance necessary for timely preparation of their quarterly and annual FMFIA and FFMIA compliance attestations, including the status of internal controls within the respective agency.
(4)Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively for financial management functions performed within and on behalf of the Department, including the quarterly financial management attestation process.
(5)Provide assistance to agency heads in instituting sound, effective financial management internal control policies and procedures in their agencies, which include preventive as well as corrective measures.
(6)Serve as a Member of the ICB.
(7)Periodically advise the ICB on the status of financial management internal control activity within the Department.
(8)Be responsible for regular evaluation of DOL financial management operations and coordinate with the appropriate agency heads to implement such controls, modifications and procedures as may be necessary for effective management and efficient functioning.
(9)Serve as the ICP for Financial Systems and for those Mixed Systems that are significantly financial as designated by the Deputy Secretary.
(10)For the functions listed in subparagraph 7(B)(4) above, be responsible for the identification, documentation, testing, evaluation, monitoring, and reporting of internal controls related to the financial systems and for those Mixed Systems that are significantly financial, and providing periodic briefings to the Members of the ICB, as listed in subparagraph 7(I)(1)(a), regarding the results of these activities.
(11)Provide for Documentation of the Assessment Process in paragraph 7(B)(10) above.
(12)Coordinate with the agency heads, ASAM, CIO, CAO, and CHCO where applicable to improve efficiency for all agency internal control reporting requirements. C. The Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management
(ASAM)shall:
(1)Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively for performance management, property management, security and emergency management, and other business and administrative functions assigned to the ASAM performed within and on behalf of the Department.
(2)Provide assistance to agency heads in instituting sound, effective internal control policies and procedures in their agencies for performance management, property management, security and emergency management, and other business and administrative functions assigned to the ASAM, including preventive as well as corrective measures.
(3)Serve as a Member of the ICB.
(4)Periodically advise the ICB on the status of internal control activity within the Department related to performance management, property management, security and emergency management, and other business and administrative functions assigned to the ASAM.
(5)Be responsible for regular evaluation of DOL performance management, property management, security management, and other business and administrative functions assigned to the ASAM and coordinate with the appropriate agency heads to implement such controls, modifications, and procedures as may be necessary for effective management and efficient functioning.
(6)As designated by the Deputy Secretary, serve as an ICP for certain Non-Financial Systems and for certain Mixed Systems that are significantly non-financial.
(7)For the functions listed in subparagraph 7(C)(1) above, be responsible for the identification, documentation, testing, evaluation, monitoring, and reporting of internal controls related to the non-financial portions of Mixed Systems and providing periodic attestations to the Members of the ICB, as listed in subparagraph 7(I)(1)(a), regarding the results of these activities.
(8)Provide for Documentation of the Assessment Process in paragraph 7(C)(7) above.
(9)Coordinate with the agency heads, CFO, CIO, CAO, and CHCO where applicable to improve efficiency for all agency internal control reporting requirements. D. The Chief Information Officer
(CIO)shall:
(1)Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively for information resource management functions performed within and on behalf of the Department.
(2)Provide assistance to agency heads in instituting sound, effective information resource management internal control policies and procedures in their agencies, which include preventive as well as corrective measures.
(3)Serve as a member of the ICB.
(4)Periodically advise the ICB on the status of information resource management internal control activity within the Department.
(5)Be responsible for regular evaluation of DOL information resource management operations and coordinate with the appropriate agency heads to implement such controls, modifications and procedures as may be necessary for effective management and efficient functioning.
(6)As designated by the Deputy Secretary, serve as an ICP for certain Non-Financial Systems and for certain Mixed Systems that are significantly non-financial.
(7)For the functions listed in subparagraph 7(D)(1) above, be responsible for the identification, documentation, testing, evaluation, monitoring, and reporting of internal controls related to the non-financial portions of Mixed Systems and providing periodic attestations to the Members of the ICB, as listed in subparagraph 7(I)(1)(a), regarding the results of these activities.
(8)Provide for Documentation of the Assessment Process in paragraph 7.D(7) above.
(9)Coordinate with the agency heads, CFO, ASAM, CAO, and CHCO where applicable to improve efficiency for all agency internal control reporting requirements. E. The Chief Acquisition Officer
(CAO)shall:
(1)Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively for acquisition, grants, and cooperative agreements management functions performed within and on behalf of the Department.
(2)Provide assistance to agency heads in instituting sound, effective acquisition, grants, and cooperative agreements management internal control policies and procedures in their agencies, which include preventive as well as corrective measures.
(3)Serve as a member of the ICB.
(4)Periodically advise the ICB on the status of acquisition, grants, and cooperative agreements management internal control activity within the Department.
(5)Be responsible for regular evaluation of DOL operations that relate to acquisition, grants, and cooperative agreements and coordinate with the appropriate agency heads to implement such controls, modifications and procedures as may be necessary for effective management and efficient functioning.
(6)As designated by the Deputy Secretary, serve as an ICP for certain Non-Financial Systems and for certain Mixed Systems that are significantly non-financial.
(7)For the functions listed in subparagraph 7(E)(1) above, be responsible for the identification, documentation, testing, evaluation, monitoring, and reporting of internal controls related to the non-financial portions of Mixed Systems and providing periodic attestations to the Members of the ICB, as listed in subparagraph 7(I)(1)(a), regarding the results of these activities.
(8)Provide for Documentation of the Assessment Process in paragraph 7(E)(7) above.
(9)Coordinate with the agency heads, CFO, ASAM, CIO, and CHCO where applicable to improve efficiency for all agency internal control reporting requirements. F. The Chief Human Capital Officer
(CHCO)shall:
(1)Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively for human capital management functions performed within and on behalf of the Department.
(2)Provide assistance to agency heads in instituting sound, effective human capital management internal control policies and procedures in their agencies, which include preventive as well as corrective measures.
(3)Serve as a member of the ICB.
(4)Periodically advise the ICB on the status of human capital management internal control activity within the Department.
(5)Be responsible for regular evaluation of DOL human capital operations and coordinate with the appropriate agency heads to implement such controls, modifications and procedures as may be necessary for effective management and efficient functioning.
(6)As designated by the Deputy Secretary, serve as an ICP for certain Non-Financial Systems and for certain Mixed Systems that are significantly non-financial.
(7)For the functions listed in subparagraph 7(F)(1) above, be responsible for the identification, documentation, testing, evaluation, monitoring, and reporting of internal controls related to the non-financial portions of Mixed Systems and providing periodic attestations to the Members of the ICB, as listed in subparagraph 7(I)(1)(a), regarding the results of these activities.
(8)Provide for Documentation of the Assessment Process in paragraph 7(F)(7) above.
(9)Coordinate with the agency heads, CFO, ASAM, CIO, and CAO where applicable to improve efficiency for all agency internal control reporting requirements. G. DOL Agency Heads shall:
(1)Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively for their respective agencies.
(2)Include in their agency's ongoing internal control program:
(a)Regular risk assessments;
(b)Reviews of high-risk components and activities;
(c)Cooperation with the Government Accountability Office
(GAO)and the DOL Office of the Inspector General
(OIG)in the conduct of external reviews and audits of agency components, careful consideration of any findings and recommendations, and proper and timely follow-up on those recommendations;
(d)Follow-through on corrective actions relative to internal control weaknesses in agency systems identified through agency or external reviews, assessments, or other evaluation efforts; and
(e)Maintenance of Documentation and responsive reporting on agency internal control program activities.
(3)Ensure that internal control responsibilities and results are included in performance standards and appraisals of appropriate agency managers.
(4)Upon discovery, immediately report any significant Internal Control System breakdowns to the CFO and the ASAM, CIO, CAO or CHCO as relevant.
(5)In conjunction with the ICB, institute internal agency procedures providing for the review of new program activities, proposed legislation and new or revised regulations, functions, or systems to ensure that adequate controls and safeguards are incorporated for increased efficiency and reduced risk.
(6)Submit to the CFO quarterly and annual FMFIA and FFMIA compliance attestations for their respective agencies in accordance with guidance provided by the CFO, including the status of internal controls within their respective agencies.
(7)Coordinate with the respective Internal Control Principal(s) where applicable to improve efficiency for all agency internal control reporting requirements. H. Internal Control Principals (ICP), for the systems for which that have been designated as such, shall:
(1)Identify, document, test, evaluate, monitor, and report internal controls, as well as monitor corrective actions.
(2)Periodically brief the ICB on the implementation of corrective actions related to Material Weaknesses, the execution of remediation plans, and the achievement of appropriate internal control deadlines.
(3)Upon discovery, immediately report to the ICB all significant Internal Control System breakdowns.
(4)In coordination with other ICPs, ICB Members, ICB Associate Members, and other officials, as appropriate, direct the performance of reviews of new and/or reorganized functions and systems in the Department and participate in, as appropriate, reviews of other new and/or reorganized functions and systems in the Department. These reviews are to ensure the incorporation of adequate safeguards in regulations and procedures for more efficient operations and reductions in risk. I. There is hereby established within the Department of Labor an Internal Control Board (ICB).
(1)The ICB shall include:
(a)The following Members: 1. The Deputy Secretary, who shall serve as Chair of the ICB; 2. The Chief Financial Officer; 3. The Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management; 4. The Chief Information Officer, unless otherwise represented by another Member of the ICB; 5. The Chief Acquisition Officer, unless otherwise represented by another Member of the ICB; 6. The Chief Human Capital Officer, unless otherwise represented by another Member of the ICB; and 7. The Solicitor of Labor, who shall serve as the Acting Chair of the ICB in the absence of the ICB Chair; and
(b)Up to six agency heads who may be designated periodically by the ICB Chair as Associate Members.
(2)The ICB shall have the following responsibilities:
(a)Ensure DOL's ongoing commitment and leadership support to an appropriate system of internal control;
(b)Monitor the progress of internal controls assessments throughout the Department that are conducted to achieve the objectives of reliable financial and non-financial reporting, effective and efficient operations, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
(c)Advise the Secretary on the materiality of internal control weaknesses for purposes of the disclosures in the annual FMFIA report and the annual Performance and Accountability Report (PAR);
(d)Monitor the implementation of corrective actions related to Material Weaknesses, the execution of remediation plans, and the achievement of appropriate internal control deadlines;
(e)Request briefings, as appropriate, from agency heads and program officials regarding aspects of the internal control program including the implementation of corrective actions;
(f)Advise agency heads when greater commitment, including application of more resources, is recommended in order to resolve and eliminate internal control weaknesses;
(g)Promote the dissemination throughout the Department of best practices and lessons learned through the internal control assessment process; and
(h)Meet quarterly, or at the direction of the Chairperson. Meetings shall be convened by the Chairperson with sufficient advance notice to promote full member preparation and participation. J. The Inspector General shall:
(1)Serve as an advisor to the Department's ICB.
(2)Monitor implementation of the FMFIA in DOL; ensure the quality and consistency of reviews; and provide technical assistance in agency evaluation and review processes.
(3)Provide input to the design or redesign of activities and systems for increased control, effectiveness and efficiency for DOL management consideration.
(4)Review the Secretary's FMFIA annual reports to ensure the inclusion and appropriate treatment of known significant findings. If the Inspector General does not concur with the Secretary's Annual report, a separate report may be submitted to the President and Congress by the OIG. K. The Solicitor of Labor is delegated authority and assigned responsibility for:
(1)Providing legal advice and assistance to all officials of the Department relating to the authorities of this Order.
(2)Serving as a Member of the ICB.
(3)Serving as the Acting Chair of the ICB in the absence of the ICB Chair. 8. *Reservations of Authority.* A. The submission of reports and recommendations to the President and Congress concerning the administration of statutory or administrative provisions is reserved to the Secretary. B. Except to the extent stated in this Order, this Secretary's Order does not affect the authorities and responsibilities of the Inspector General under the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, or Secretary's Order 04-2006 (February 21, 2006). C. This Order does not affect any authorities and responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer under the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, any other Federal law or regulation, or any Office of Management and Budget, Government Accountability Office, or U.S. Department of the Treasury policies and publications governing the fiscal responsibilities of Federal departments and agencies. 9. *Effective Date* . This Order is effective immediately. Dated: June 20, 2006. Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of Labor. [FR Doc. 06-5646 Filed 6-23-06; 8:45 am]
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