[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 60 (Friday, March 28, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14968-14969]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-7966]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Announcement of Open Membership Application Period for the 
Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

SUMMARY: In 1991 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) established the 
Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC) at the request 
of the United States Congress. The primary purpose of IRPAC is to 
provide an organized public forum for discussion of relevant 
information reporting issues between the officials of the IRS and 
representatives of the payer community. IRPAC offers constructive 
observations about current or proposed policies, programs, and 
procedures, and when necessary, suggests ways to improve the operation 
of the Information Reporting Program. IRPAC is currently comprised of 
20 representatives from various segments of the private sector payer 
community. Nine of these appointments to IRPAC will expire at the end 
of 1997. Additional members will be selected for two-year terms 
beginning in January 1998. National business, technical, and 
professional associations are encouraged to submit multiple nominees.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: IRPAC reports to the National Director, 
Office of Specialty Taxes, who is the executive responsible for 
ensuring and facilitating compliance by payers with information 
reporting requirements. IRPAC is instrumental in providing advice to 
enhance the IRP Program. Increasing participation by external 
stakeholders in the planning and improvement of the tax system will 
help achieve the goals of increasing voluntary compliance, reducing 
burden, and improving customer service. IRPAC members are not paid for 
their time or services, but consistent with Federal regulations, they 
will be reimbursed for their travel and lodging expenses to attend two 
two-day public meetings each year. IRPAC members are expected to attend 
and pay their own way to between four and six working sessions each 
year, which are generally held in Washington, DC; New York, NY; or 
Martinsburg, WV.
    The IRS is interested in representation from different areas of the 
payer community (e.g., life insurance, employee plans, securities, 
mutual funds, banking, payroll, etc.). Anyone wishing to be considered 
for membership on IRPAC should so advise the IRS. Please complete the 
following

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application questionnaire (or a facsimile thereof prepared on a word 
processor), and forward it to Ms. Kate LaBuda of the Office Payer 
Compliance, at the address below.

ADDRESSES: Internal Revenue Service, CP:EX:ST:PC, 1111 Constitution 
Avenue, NW., Room 2013, Washington, DC 20224.

DATES: Completed questionnaires (or facsimiles) should be received by 
IRS no later than Friday, May 16, 1997. Questionnaires received after 
this date will not be considered. An acknowledgment letter will be sent 
upon receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To have a copy of the application 
questionnaire mailed or faxed to you, please call Ms. Thomasine 
Matthews at 202-622-4214 (not a toll-free number). For general 
information about the application process or IRPAC in general, call 
Kate LaBuda at 202-622-3404 (not a toll-free number).

    Dated: March 24, 1997.

    Approved:
Kate LaBuda,
Acting Director, Office of Payer Compliance.

Attachment

Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee Membership Application 
Questionnaire

    The following questions must be answered by anyone interested in 
becoming a member of the Information Reporting Program Advisory 
Committee (IRPAC). Applications (or facsimiles produced on a word 
processor) must be received at the address listed below by May 16, 
1997. Those received after this date will not be considered. All 
applications received will be acknowledged. Questions may be directed 
to Kate LaBuda at 202-622-3404.

Ms. Kate LaBuda, CP:EX:ST:PC, Internal Revenue Service, Room 2013, 1111 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224

1. Name:
2. Title:
3. Employer Name:
4. Business Address:
5. Business Phone:
6. Fax Number:
7. E-Mail Address:
8. If you are applying on behalf of an organization or association 
other than your employer, please state the name, and address of that 
organization. Also, provide a letter of reference from that 
organization stating that you are nominated on their behalf. This 
letter should contain the name of a contact and this contact's phone 
number.
9. Home Address:
10. Home Phone:
11. Have you ever served on IRPAC or the Commissioner's Advisory Group 
(CAG)? If so, please explain. Do you currently have an application 
pending for CAG membership?
12. Check the one segment of the Information Reporting Program (IRP) 
payer community to which the organization that you represent, and your 
experience, most closely relate:

____Real Estate
____Transmitter/Forms Developer
____Software Developer
____Insurance: Property & Casualty
____Insurance: Life
____Securities
____Mutual Funds
____Payroll
____State & Local Government
____Corporate Compliance
____Small Business Compliance
____Public Accounting
____Employee Plans
____Trust Company
____Corporate Transfer Agent/Utilities
____Large Banks/Financial Institution
____Small Banks/Financial Institution
____Restaurant Industry
____Other
(Please specify. ________________)
13. List the number of years of IRP-related experience you have, and 
specific sources of this IRP experience. (Account for all years of IRP 
experience claimed.)
14. List professional credentials (e.g., Ph.D., CPA, Enrolled Agent, 
Attorney, Accountant, etc.)
15. Identify organizations to which you belong and any relevant 
leadership positions you have held.
16. List any previous IRS employment (please state position(s), 
title(s), and time in each position):
17. Please propose two topic ideas that you feel would be appropriate 
for discussion by IRPAC. Include a short description (three sentences) 
of each topic.

The Following Three Items Are Required for an FBI Name Check

18. Date of Birth:
19. Place of Birth:
20. Other names ever used:

The Following Items Are Required for an IRS Tax Check. (Please Note 
That a Tax Check is not a Tax Audit.)

    The Internal Revenue Service will perform the standard Federal 
Advisory Committee member tax check, (pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 6103; 5 
U.S.C. 1303; Executive Orders 9397, 11222, 10450; CFR 5.2; 31 CFR Part 
O, Treasury Department Order Nos. 82 (Revised) and 150-87) and provide 
the information obtained to the Assistant Secretary (Administration) of 
the Treasury Department. The purpose of this tax check is to promote 
public confidence in the integrity of the Treasury Department and its 
administration of the Federal tax system. Your Social Security Number 
is required to identify your tax records accurately. This tax check 
must be completed prior to any appointment to this Federal Advisory 
Committee and you are now being asked to voluntarily provide the 
following information and, at a later time, you will be asked to sign a 
formal tax check waiver:

21. Social Security Number (SSN):
22. Spouse's name and SSN (if married and filing jointly):

The Following Item is Required Because of the Foreign Agents 
Registration Act (FARA), as Amended

23. I presently ____ am/ ____ am not required to register as an agent 
of a foreign principal under FARA, as amended.

    Note: Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. sec. 219, an individual who is 
required to register as an agent of a foreign principal under FARA 
is prohibited from serving on IRPAC. By executing this 
questionnaire, you agree that (1) if you are required to register as 
an agent of a foreign principal under the FARA before your term 
commences on IRPAC, you will terminate any and all such agencies 
prior to beginning your tenure and will provide appropriate 
verification therefor; and (2) you will immediately resign from 
IRPAC if you become such an agent at any time during your term.

CERTIFICATION

24. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of my 
statements are true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I also 
agree to the background checks set forth herein.

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[FR Doc. 97-7966 Filed 3-27-97; 8:45 am]
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