March 13, 2020 (Volume 85)

Federal Register March 13, 2020

View all documents issued on March 13, 2020. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

109 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on March 13, 2020

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting comments from all interested individuals and organizations on an extension and a revision of a currently approved information collection associated wi...
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Civil Rights Commission logo Civil Rights Commission

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Notice of Commission Public Briefing, Racial Disparities in Maternal Health.
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Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

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On May 24, 2018, the United States Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a final judgment in Vinh Hoan Corporation et al. v. United States, Consol. Court No. 13-00156 (Vinh Hoan). On July 31, 2018, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) notified t...
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The Department of Commerce (Commerce) continues to find that Weihai Zhongwei Rubber Co., Ltd. (Zhongwei) received countervailable subsidies from certain programs during the period of review (POR) from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.
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The Department of Commerce (Commerce) continues to find that: (1) Sailun Group Co., Ltd. (Sailun Group) is the successor-in-interest to Sailun Jinyu Group Co., Ltd. (Sailun Jinyu); (2) Sailun (Dongying) Tire Co., Ltd. (Sailun Dongying) is the success...
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The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that Liang Chyuan Industrial Co., Ltd. and its affiliate Integral Building Products Inc. (collectively, LC), PT Enterprise, Inc. and its affiliated producer Pro-Team Coil Nail Enterprise, Inc. (collect...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
NMFS announces the re-opening of the commercial longline component for golden tilefish in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the South Atlantic through this temporary rule. The most recent commercial longline landings data for golden tilefish indic...
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NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by American Fisheries Act (AFA) trawl catcher/processors in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A-season limit of the Pacif...
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The New England Fishery Management Council's is convening its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) via webinar to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be bro...
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This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda for a meeting of the Ocean Exploration Advisory Board (OEAB). OEAB members will discuss and provide advice on Federal ocean exploration programs, with a particular emphasis on the topics identif...
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The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), on behalf of the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC), publishes as regulations the 2020 annual management measures governing the Pacific ha...
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The Department of Commerce, 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 the proposed reinstatement, with change, of the 2020...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
The Department of Commerce, 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, a...
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In accordance with the regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to...
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Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled logo Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled

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The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published a document in the Federal Register of February 28, 2020, concerning a new guidance portal. The document contained certain links and citations that have been updated h...
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This action adds a service to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes products and services from the Procurement List previously furnished by suc...
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The Committee is proposing to add a service to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes products and services previously furnished by such agencie...
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Consumer Product Safety Commission logo Consumer Product Safety Commission

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As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC, or Commission) requests comments on a proposed extension of approval of a collection of information from manufacturers and importers of mattresses and m...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) requests comments on a proposed request for extension of approval of a collection of information from manufacturers and importers of cloth...
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Defense Department logo Defense Department

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In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: (a) Whet...
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The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Marine Corps University Board of Visitors, hereafter, "Board" will take place.
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The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the NWC Subcommittee of the E4SAB, referred to as the Board of Advisors to the President of the Naval War College hereafter, referred to as the "Bo...
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Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board logo Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

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The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board has made a Recommendation to the Secretary of Energy concerning the Department of Energy's regulatory framework to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety at defense nuclear facilities. Pursu...
Notice Mar 13, 2020

Education Department logo Education Department

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing an extension of an existing information collection.
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Energy Department logo Energy Department

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Del Norte Energy LLC (Applicant or DNE) has applied to renew its authorization to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico pursuant to the Federal Power Act.
Notice Mar 13, 2020
On February 26, 2020, CPV Three Rivers, LLC (CPV Three Rivers), as owner and operator of a new baseload power plant, submitted a coal capability self-certification to the Department of Energy (DOE). The Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978,...
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Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Except as noted, this revision satisfies the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for...
Rule Mar 13, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Massachusetts. Except as noted, this revision satisfies the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA)...
Proposed Rule Mar 13, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to find that the Newport State Park nonattainment area in Door County, Wisconsin is attaining the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard) and to act in accordance wit...
Proposed Rule Mar 13, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Utah Division of Administrative Rules (DAR), specifically R307-101-3 submitted by the State of Utah on August 19, 2019, and R307-405-2 and R307-410-3 submitted by the...
Proposed Rule Mar 13, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a Clean Air Act (CAA) section 111(d) plan submitted by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ). This state plan establishes emission limits for existing municipal solid w...
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a modification of the existing EPA designated ocean dredged material disposal site (ODMDS) offshore of Port Everglades, Florida (referred to hereafter as the existing Port Everglades O...
Proposed Rule Mar 13, 2020
EPA is extending the comment period for a notice issued in the Federal Register of January 27, 2020, announcing the availability of the preliminary lists of manufacturers (including importers) of 20 chemical substances that have been designated as a...
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Executive Office of the President logo Executive Office of the President

Federal Communications Commission logo Federal Communications Commission

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In this document, the FCC announces and provides an agenda for the next meeting of the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee (BDAC), which will be held via live internet link.
Notice Mar 13, 2020

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation logo Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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On February 26, 2020, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) published in the Federal Register a request for information (RFI) seeking input regarding potential modernization of its sign and advertising rules to reflect that deposit-taking...
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Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

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The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) invites comment on a proposal to extend for three years, without revision, the Compensation and Salary Surveys (FR 29a and FR 29b; OMB No. 7100-0290).
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Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
Notice Mar 13, 2020
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is announcing the availability of a revised final guidance entitled "Biological Product Deviation Reporting for Blood and Plasma Establishments; Guidance for Industry." The final guidance document...
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) announces a forthcoming public advisory committee meeting of the Circulatory System Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee. The general function of the committee is to provide advice a...
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, we, or the Agency) is amending the regulations for food additives permitted in feed and drinking water of animals to provide for the safe use of chromium propionate as a source of supplemental chromium in horse...
Rule Mar 13, 2020
The invention listed below is owned by an agency of the U.S. Government and is available for licensing to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally-funded research and development. Foreign patent applications are filed on selected...
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of the information collection listed below.
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Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

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This notice lists communities where the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (Committee) will meet via teleconference to discuss issues related to the training and fitness of merchant marine personnel. The meetings will be open to the public.
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Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the navigable waters of Tampa Bay, in the vicinity of the St. Petersburg Municipal Yacht Basin, St. Petersburg, Florida during the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The temporary safet...
Rule Mar 13, 2020
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in the navigable waters of the Alameda Estuary near Coast Guard Island in Alameda, CA in support of a munitions transfer on March 15, 2020. This safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, ve...
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Housing and Urban Development Department logo Housing and Urban Development Department

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On January 15, 2020, HUD published a proposed rule in the Federal Register inviting public comment on amendments to HUD's Fair Housing Act design and construction regulations. The January 15, 2020, proposed rule set March 16, 2020, as the comment due...
Proposed Rule Mar 13, 2020

Interior Department logo Interior Department

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The National Park Service (NPS) is hereby giving notice that the Cold War Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting via teleconference. The meeting is open to the public.
Notice Mar 13, 2020
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received applications for permits to conduct activities intended to enhance the propagation or survival of endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. We invite the public and local,...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
This notice announces the Department of the Interior's (Department) proposal to revise the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing procedures for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at Chapter 11 of Part 516 of the Departmental Manual (...
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International Trade Commission logo International Trade Commission

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The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of an expedited review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty order on chlorinated isocyanurates from China would be likely to lea...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-639-642 and 731-TA-1475- 1492 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930...
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Justice Department logo Justice Department

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The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics, will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Pap...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
The Department of Justice is providing public notice of the launch of its portal for guidance documents as directed by Executive Order 13891 "Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance Documents."
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Labor Department logo Labor Department

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is announcing a public meeting to solicit comments and suggestions from stakeholders on issues facing the agency in the administration of the whistleblower laws it enforces.
Notice Mar 13, 2020
For legal, programmatic, and prudential reasons, the Department of Labor, through the Office of the Secretary of Labor, is withdrawing its December 17, 2014 Notice of Intent to Issue a Declaratory Order.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration logo National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant a co-exclusive patent license in the United States to practice the invention described and claimed in U.S. Patent Application entitled, "Method for Simulation of Flow in Fluid Flow Network Having One-Di...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant a partially exclusive patent license in the United States to practice the inventions described and claimed in U.S. Patent Number 8,987,632 B2 titled "Modification of Surface Energy via Direct Laser Abla...
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National Science Foundation

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) requests recommendations for membership on its scientific and technical Federal advisory committees. Recommendations should consist of the name of the submitting individual, the organization or the affiliation pr...
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Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation logo Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

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The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is requesting that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend approval with modification, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, of a collection of information for the termination premium under its re...
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Postal Regulatory Commission

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The Commission is establishing a docket to solicit comments for the purpose of developing its views on whether certain proposals for the upcoming UPU Congress are consistent with the standards and criteria for modern rate regulation established by th...
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Postal Service logo Postal Service

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Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

Small Business Administration logo Small Business Administration

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Small Business Administration's intentions to request approval on a new and/or currently approved information collection.
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State Department logo State Department

Surface Transportation Board logo Surface Transportation Board

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew this information collection. The collection involves maintaining and record...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for a new information collection. The collection involves information related to recreat...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that elevator skin panels were found disbonded as a resul...
Rule Mar 13, 2020
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 airplanes. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) for your airplane to incorporate revised limitations a...
Rule Mar 13, 2020
The FAA is considering a request from Ardmore Development Authority to change approximately 5 acres, located at 615 Grumman Street, in the Southwest quadrant of the airport from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use and to authorize the conversion...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
This notice announces a meeting of the SOCAC.
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Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

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The OCC, 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 a continuing information collection as required by the Paperwork Reducti...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing three Venezuela-related general licenses in the Federal Register: General Licenses 5 and 5A, which have been superseded, and General License 5B, each of which was...
Rule Mar 13, 2020
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List based on OFAC's determination that one or...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
Notice is hereby given of the cancellation of the open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Assistance Center Project Committee scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time, which...
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Notice is hereby given of the cancellation of the open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Tax Taxpayer Communications Committee scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. and Friday, March 27, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time, which was o...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
Notice is hereby given of the cancellation of the open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Tax Notices and Correspondence Committee scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. and Friday, March 27, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time, which wa...
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Notice is hereby given of the cancellation of the open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Tax Special Projects Committee scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time, which was originally...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
Notice is hereby given of the cancellation of the open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Tax Tax Forms and Publications Committee scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time, which was...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
Notice is hereby given of the cancellation of the open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Tax Special Projects Committee scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. and Friday, March 27, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time, which was original...
Notice Mar 13, 2020
This document contains the final regulations that provide user fees for offers in compromise. The final regulations affect taxpayers who wish to pay their Federal tax liabilities through offers in compromise.
Rule Mar 13, 2020

Veterans Affairs Department logo Veterans Affairs Department

Title Type Published
The Veterans Experience Office (VEO), 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 agenc...
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