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BILLING CODE 4810-25-M DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Area 6 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 6 committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel

(TAP)is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. The TAP will use citizen input to make recommendations to the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, August 3, 2006, Friday, August 4, 2006 and Saturday, August 5, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Coffman at 1-888-912-1227, or 206-220-6096. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.

(1988)that an open meeting of the Area 6 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Thursday, August 3, 2006 from 1 p.m. Mountain Time to 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time and Friday, August 4, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. Mountain Time to 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time at 5338 Montgomery Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Saturday, August 5, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. Mountain Time to 11 a.m. Mountain Time at 2600 Louisiana Boulevard, NE., Albuquerque, New Mexico. The public is invited to make oral comments. Individual comments will be limited to 5 minutes. If you would like to have the TAP consider a written statement, please call 1-888-912-1227 or 206-220-6096, or write to Dave Coffman, TAP Office, 915 2nd Avenue, MS W-406, Seattle, WA 98174 or you can contact us at *http://www.improveirs.org.* Due to limited space, notification of intent to participate in the meeting must be made with Dave Coffman. Mr. Coffman can be reached at 1-888-912-1227 or 206-220-6096. The agenda will include the following: Various IRS issues. Dated: July 7, 2006. John Fay, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E6-10994 Filed 7-12-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Joint Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Joint Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted via teleconference. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comment, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at 1 p.m., Eastern Time. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Toy at 1-888-912-1227, or

(414)231-2360. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.

(1988)that an open meeting of the Joint Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel

(TAP)will be held Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time via a telephone conference call. If you would like to have the Joint Committee of TAP consider a written statement, please call 1-888-912-1227 or

(414)231-2360, or write Barbara Toy, TAP Office, MS-1006-MIL, 211 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203-2221, or FAX to

(414)231-2363, or you can contact us at *http://www.improveirs.org.* Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be made with Barbara Toy. Ms. Toy can be reached at 1-888-912-1227, or

(414)231-2364, or by FAX at

(414)231-2363. The agenda will include the following: Monthly committee summary report, discussion of issues brought to the joint committee, office report, and discussion of next meeting. Dated: July 7, 2006. John Fay, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E6-10995 Filed 7-12-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Assistance Center Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Taxpayer Assistance Center Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel

(TAP)is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, August 1, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Coffman at 1-888-912-1227, or 206-220-6096. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.

(1988)that an open meeting of the Taxpayer Assistance Center Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Tuesday, August 1, 2006 from 9 a.m. Pacific Time to 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time via a telephone conference call. If you would like to have the TAP consider a written statement, please call 1-888-912-1227 or 206-220-6096, or write to Dave Coffman, TAP Office, 915 2nd Avenue, MS W-406, Seattle, WA 98174 or you can contact us at *http://www.improveirs.org.* Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be made with Dave Coffman. Mr. Coffman can be reached at 1-888-912-1227 or 206-220-6096. The agenda will include the following: Various IRS issues. Dated: July 7, 2006. John Fay, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E6-10996 Filed 7-12-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

(VITA)Issue Committee AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel VITA Issue Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comment, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Toy at 1-888-912-1227, or

(414)231-2360. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.

(1988)that a meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel VITA Issue Committee will be held Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at 3 p.m., Eastern Time via a telephone conference call. You can submit written comments to the panel by faxing to

(414)231-2363, or by mail to Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, Stop 1006MIL, 211 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203-2221, or you can contact us at *http://www.improveirs.org.* Public comments will also be welcome during the meeting. Please contact Barbara Toy at 1-888-912-1227 or at

(414)231-2360 for additional information. The agenda will include the following: Process-Based Training. Dated: July 7, 2006. John Fay, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E6-10997 Filed 7-12-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0680] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Office of Policy, Planning and Preparedness, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Office of Policy, Planning and Preparedness (OPP&P), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the **Federal Register** concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to determine a disability rating system for veterans and their survivors. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before September 11, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to George Fitzelle, Office of Policy, Planning and Preparedness (008B2), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail *george.fitzelle@va.gov.* Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0680” in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Fitzelle at

(202)273-5109 or FAX

(202)273-5993. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. With respect to the following collection of information, the Office of Policy, Planning and Preparedness invites comments on:

(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VA's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2)the accuracy of VA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;

(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(PRA)of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the **Federal Register** concerning each proposed collection of information, including each new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to develop a patient satisfaction survey for hospitalized veterans. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before September 11, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Ann W. Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration (193E1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail *ann.bickoff@hq.med.va.gov.* Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-New (10-21083 series)” in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann W. Bickoff,

(202)273-8310 or Fax

(202)273-9381. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget

(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VHA's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2)the accuracy of VHA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;

(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. *Title:* Pilot of the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health Plan Survey (HCAHPS) and Survey of Healthcare Experiences of Patients

(SHEP)Satisfaction Survey Instruments, VA Forms 10-21083a through 10-21083e. *OMB Control Number:* 2900-New (10-21083 series). *Type of Review:* New collection. *Abstract:* VA will conduct a series of five pilots to better understand how the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health Plan Survey (HCAPHS) questionnaire (either alone or combined with all or part of VA's Survey of Healthcare Experiences of Patients

(SHEP)survey) will perform in measuring patient satisfaction, and how hospitalized veteran patients will respond to healthcare related questions using the HCAHPS questionnaire. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Estimated Annual Burden:* 3,625 hours. 10-21083a—362.50 hours. 10-21083b—725 hours. 10-21083c—1,087.50 hours. 10-21083d—725 hours. 10-21083e—725 hours. *Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:* 10-21083a—15 minutes. 10-21083b—30 minutes. 10-21083c—45 minutes. 10-21083d—30 minutes. 10-21083de—30 minutes. *Frequency of Response:* One time. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 7,250. Dated: June 26, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6-10966 Filed 7-12-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-New (EHSRDV)] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review AGENCY: Office of Policy, Planning and Preparedness, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Office of Policy, Planning and Preparedness (OPP&P), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 14, 2006. For Further Information or a Copy of the Submission Contact: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005G2), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420,

(202)565-8374 or Fax

(202)565-7045 or e-mail: *denise.mclamb@va.gov.* Please refer to “2900-New (EHSRDV).” SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Employment Histories Survey of Recently Discharged Veterans. *OMB Control Number:* 2900-New (EHSRDV). *Type of Review:* New collection. *Abstract:* VA will use the data collected to better understand the employment experiences and opportunities of recently discharged veterans in the job market. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The **Federal Register** Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on April 20, 2006, at page 20437. *Affected Public:* Individuals and households. *Estimated Annual Burden:* 647 hours. *Estimated Annual Burden per Respondent:* 20 minutes. *Frequency of Response:* Biennially. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 1,940. Dated: June 28, 2006. By direction of the Acting Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6-10967 Filed 7-12-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0525] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the **Federal Register** concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to start or change a claimant's VA MATIC deduction. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before September 11, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail *irmnkess@vba.va.gov.* Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0525” in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at

(202)273-7079 or FAX

(202)275-5947. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-21), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget

(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VBA's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2)the accuracy of VBA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;

(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. *Title:* VA MATIC Change, VA Form 29-0165. *OMB Control Number:* 2900-0525. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Abstract:* Claimants complete VA Form 29-0165 to enroll in VA MATIC or change their financial institution from which VA currently deducts his/her Government Life Insurance premium. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Estimated Annual Burden:* 1,250 hours. *Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:* 15 minutes. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 5,000. Dated: June 29, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6-10968 Filed 7-12-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P 71 134 Thursday, July 13, 2006 Presidential Documents Title 3— The President Presidential Determination No. 2006-17 of June 30, 2006 Implementation of Sections 603 and 604 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228) Memorandum for the Secretary of State Consistent with the authority contained in section 604 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228) (the “Act”), and with reference to the determinations set out in the report to the Congress transmitted on the date hereof, pursuant to section 603 of that Act, regarding noncompliance by the PLO and the Palestinian Authority with certain commitments, I hereby impose the sanction set out in section 604(a)(2), “Downgrade in Status of the PLO Office in the United States.” This sanction is imposed for a period of 180 days from the date hereof or until such time as the next report required by section 603 of the Act is transmitted to the Congress, whichever is later. You are authorized and directed to transmit to the appropriate Congressional committees the report described in section 603 of the Act. Furthermore, I hereby determine that it is in the national security interest of the United States to waive that sanction, pursuant to section 604(c) of the Act. This waiver shall be effective for a period of 180 days from the date hereof or until such time as the next report required by section 603 of the Act is transmitted to the Congress, whichever is later. You are hereby authorized and directed to transmit this determination to the Congress and to publish it in the **Federal Register** . B THE WHITE HOUSE, Washington, June 30, 2006. [FR Doc. 06-6239 Filed 7-12-06; 8:45 am]

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