[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 190 (Tuesday, October 1, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60378-60379]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-23993]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Request for Applications for the IRS Advisory Committee on Tax 
Exempt and Government Entities

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Tax Exempt and Government 
Entities Division, Treasury.

ACTION: Notice and request for applicants or nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting applications 
for membership to serve on the Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and 
Government Entities (ACT). Applications will be accepted for the 
following vacancies, which will occur in June 2014: Two (2) employee 
plans; two (2) exempt organizations; three (3) federal, state, and 
local governments; two (2) Indian Tribal Governments; and one (1) tax-
exempt bonds. To ensure appropriate balance of membership, final 
selection from qualified candidates will be determined based on 
experience, qualifications, and other expertise. Members of the ACT may 
not be federally registered lobbyists.

DATES: Written applications or nominations must be received on or 
before Nov. 4, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Send all applications and nominations to: Mark J. Kirbabas; 
Acting Designated Federal Officer; TE/GE Communications and Liaison; 
1111 Constitution Ave. NW.,--SE: T: CL-NCA 679; Washington, DC 20224; 
FAX: (202) 317-8814. (not a toll-free number); email: 
[email protected].
    Application: Applicants may use the ACT Application Form on the IRS 
Web site (IRS.gov) or may send an application by letter with the 
following information: Name; Other Name(s) Used and Date(s) (required 
for FBI check); Date of Birth (required for FBI check); City and State 
of Birth (required for FBI Check); Current Address; Telephone and Fax 
Numbers; and email address, if any. Applications should also describe 
and document the proposed member's qualifications for membership on the

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ACT. Applications should also specify the vacancy for which they wish 
to be considered.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Kirbabas (202) 317-8444 (not a 
toll-free number) or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and 
Government Entities (ACT), governed by the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, Public Law 92-463, is an organized public forum for discussion of 
relevant employee plans, exempt organizations, tax-exempt bonds, and 
federal, state, local, and Indian tribal government issues between 
officials of the IRS and representatives of the above communities. The 
ACT also enables the IRS to receive regular input with respect to the 
development and implementation of IRS policy concerning these 
communities. ACT members present the interested public's observations 
about current or proposed IRS policies, programs, and procedures, as 
well as suggest improvements. ACT members shall be appointed by the 
Secretary of the Treasury and shall serve for two-year terms. Terms can 
be extended for an additional year. ACT members will not be paid for 
their time or services. ACT members will be reimbursed for their 
travel-related expenses to attend working sessions and public meetings, 
in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5703.
    The Secretary of the Treasury invites those individuals, 
organizations, and groups affiliated with employee plans and exempt 
organizations to nominate individuals for membership on the ACT. 
Nominations should describe and document the proposed member's 
qualifications for ACT membership, including the nominee's past or 
current affiliations and dealings with the particular community or 
segment of the community that he or she wishes to represent (such as, 
employee plans). Nominations should also specify the vacancy for which 
they wish to be considered. The Department of the Treasury seeks a 
diverse group of members representing a broad spectrum of persons 
experienced in employee plans and exempt organizations.
    Nominees must go through a clearance process before selection by 
the Department of the Treasury. In accordance with the Department of 
the Treasury Directive 21-03, the clearance process includes, among 
other things, pre-appointment and annual tax checks, and an FBI 
criminal and subversive name check, fingerprint check, and security 
clearance.

    Dated: September 25, 2013.
Mark J. Kirbabas,
Acting Designated Federal Officer, Tax Exempt and Government Entities 
Division, Internal Revenue Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-23993 Filed 9-30-13; 8:45 am]
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