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BILLING CODE 4810-35-M DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Fiscal Service Fee Schedule for the Transfer of U.S. Treasury Book-Entry Securities Held on the National Book-Entry System AGENCY: Bureau of the Public Debt, Fiscal Service, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury is announcing a new fee schedule for the transfer of book-entry securities maintained on the National Book-Entry System (NBES). This fee schedule will take effect on January 2, 2007.

The basic fee for the transfer of a Treasury book-entry security will increase from $.22 to $.26. The Federal Reserve funds movement fee will increase from $.04 to $.05, resulting in a combined fee of $.31 for each Treasury securities transfer. In addition to the basic fee, off-line transfers have a surcharge. The surcharge for an off-line Treasury book- entry transfer in CY 2007 will be $33.00, unchanged from CY 2006. DATES: *Effective Date:* January 2, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

James Sharer, Government Securities Specialist, Bureau of the Public Debt, 799 9th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20239, telephone

(202)504-3658. Kristina Yeh, Financial Systems Analyst, Bureau of the Public Debt, 799 9th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20239, telephone

(202)504-3679. Ed Errigo, Financing Specialist, Bureau of the Public Debt, 799 9th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20239, telephone

(202)504-3611. Terri Roddy, Financial Systems Analyst, Bureau of the Public Debt, 200 3rd Street, Room 527, Parkersburg, WV 26106, telephone

(304)480-6035. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 1, 1985, the Department of the Treasury established a fee structure for the transfer of Treasury book-entry securities maintained on NBES. Based on the latest review of book-entry costs and volumes Treasury will increase its basic fee from the current levels in effect. Effective January 2, 2007, the basic fee will increase from $.22 to $.26 for each Treasury securities transfer and reversal sent and received, changed from fees in effect since CY 2006. The surcharge for an off-line Treasury book-entry transfer will be $33.00, unchanged from CY 2006. The basic transfer fee assessed to both sends and receives is reflective of costs associated with the processing of a security transfer. The off-line surcharge reflects the additional processing costs associated with the manual processing of off-line securities transfers. The Treasury does not charge a fee for account maintenance, the stripping and reconstitution of Treasury securities, or the wires associated with original issues, or interest and redemption payments. The Treasury currently absorbs these costs and will continue to do so. The fees described in this notice apply only to the transfer of Treasury book-entry securities held on NBES. Information concerning book-entry transfers of government Agency securities, which are priced by the Federal Reserve System, is set out in a separate **Federal Register** notice published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on November 22, 2006, Docket No. OP-1269. The following is the Treasury fee schedule that will take effect on January 2, 2007, for the book-entry transfers on NBES: TREASURY-NBES FEE SCHEDULE 1 Effective January 2, 2007 (In Dollars) Transfer type Basic fee Off-line surcharge Funds 2 movement fee Total fee On-line transfer originated .26 N/A .05 .31 On-line transfer received .26 N/A .05 .31 On-line reversal transfer originated .26 N/A .05 .31 On-line reversal transfer received .26 N/A .05 .31 Off-line transfer originated .26 33.00 .05 33.31 Off-line transfer received .26 33.00 .05 33.31 Off-line account switch received .26 .00 .05 .31 Off-line reversal transfer originated .26 33.00 .05 33.31 Off-line reversal transfer received .26 33.00 .05 33.31 1 The Treasury does not charge a fee for account maintenance, the stripping and reconstituting of Treasury securities, or the wires associated with original issues, or interest and redemption payments. The Treasury currently absorbs these costs and will continue to do so. 2 The funds movement fee is not a Treasury fee, but is charged by the Federal Reserve for the cost of moving funds associated with the transfer of a Treasury book-entry security. Authority: 31 CFR 357.45. Dated: September 20, 2006. Donald V. Hammond, Fiscal Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-19601 Filed 11-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-39-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 9452 AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: 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 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 9452, Filing Assistance Program (Do you have to file a Federal Income Tax Return?). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 22, 2007 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at

(202)622-6665, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at *Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Filing Assistance Program (Do you have to file a Federal Income Tax Return?). *OMB Number:* 1545-1316. *Form Number:* 9452. *Abstract:* Form 9452 aids individuals in determining whether it is necessary to file a Federal tax return. Form 9452 will not be collected by IRS; it is to be used by individuals at their discretion. Form 9452 is used by the Service's taxpayer assistance programs. It is also available on the internet, and it is distributed in an annual mailout to taxpayers. *Current Actions:* There are no changes being made to the form at this time. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 1,650,000. *Estimated Time Per Respondent:* 30 min. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 825,000. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. *Request For Comments:* Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. *Comments are invited on:*

(a)Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information;

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

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and

(e)estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: November 2, 2006. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-19773 Filed 11-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 9783T AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: 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 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 9783T, EFTPS Individual Enrollment with Third Party Authorization Form. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 22, 2007 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at

(202)622-6665, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at *Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* EFTPS Individual Enrollment with Third Party Authorization Form. *OMB Number:* 1545-XXXX. *Form Number:* 9783T. *Abstract:* The information derived from the Form 9783T will allow individual taxpayers to authorize a Third Party to pay their federal taxes on their behalf using the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). *Current Actions:* This is a new form. *Type of Review:* New collection. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit organizations, individuals or households. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 1,000. *Estimated Time Per Respondent:* 10 min. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 167. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. *Request For Comments:* Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. *Comments are invited on:*

(a)Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information;

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

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and

(e)estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: November 2, 2006. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-19781 Filed 11-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Publication of the Tier 2 Tax Rates AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Publication of the tier 2 tax rates for calendar year 2007 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 are one source of funding for benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act. DATES: The tier 2 tax rates for calendar year 2007 apply to compensation paid in calendar year 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ligeia M. Donis, CC:TEGE:EOEG:ET1, Internal Revenue Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, Telephone Number

(202)622-0047 (not a toll-free number). TIER 2 TAX RATES: The tier 2 tax rate for 2007 under section 3201(b) on employees is 3.9 percent of compensation. The tier 2 tax rate for 2007 under section 3221(b) on employers is 12.1 percent of compensation. The tier 2 tax rate for 2007 under section 3211(b) on employee representatives is 12.1 percent of compensation. Dated: November 9, 2006. Nancy Marks, Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (Tax Exempt and Government Entities). [FR Doc. E6-19777 Filed 11-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P 71 225 Wednesday, November 22, 2006 Presidential Documents Title 3— The President Order of November 17, 2006 Regarding the Proposed Merger of Alcatel and Lucnet Technologies, Inc. By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (section 721), 50 U.S.C. App. 2170, **Section 1.** *Findings.* I hereby make the following findings:

(1)there is credible evidence that leads me to believe that Alcatel, a *societe anonyme* organized under the laws of France, through exercising control of Lucent Technologies, Inc. (Lucent), a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States; and

(2)provisions of law, other than section 721 and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 *et seq* .), do not in my judgment provide adequate and appropriate authority for me to protect the national security in this matter. **Sec 2.** *Actions Ordered and Authorized.* On the basis of the findings set forth in section 1 of this order and pursuant to my authority under applicable law, including section 721, I hereby order that:

(1)any merger of Lucent and Alcatel that does not meet the following conditions within the timeframes specified is prohibited:

(a)Lucent, Alcatel, and Alcatel USA Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alcatel, execute, on or before the closing date of the transaction, a National Security Agreement

(NSA)with the Departments of Defense (DOD), Justice, Commerce, and Homeland Security, that is materially identical to the draft NSA negotiated with those agencies as of November 6, 2006;

(b)Lucent and Alcatel execute, by a date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense, a Special Security Agreement

(SSA)with the DOD that is materially identical to the draft SSA negotiated with the DOD as of November 6, 2006; and

(c)the Secure Subsidiary, which is defined in the draft SSA and which will be a subsidiary of Lucent, execute the two documents described in

(a)and

(b)above, by a date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense;

(2)the Attorney General is authorized to take any steps necessary to enforce this order. **Sec 3.** *Reservation.* I hereby reserve my authority until such time as the NSA and SSA are executed as required by this order, or, if the NSA and SSA are not so executed, until such time as the prohibition of the merger required by this order has been fully enforced, to issue further orders with respect to the parties as shall in my judgment be necessary to protect the national security. **Sec 4.** *Publication.* This order shall be published in the **Federal Register** . GWBOLD.EPS THE WHITE HOUSE, November 17, 2006. [FR Doc. 06-9381 Filed 11-21-06; 8:45 am]

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