The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (``FinCEN'') is withdrawing the notice of proposed rulemaking, dated May 5, 2003, in which FinCEN proposed imposing on certain investment advisers a requirement to establish and implement an antimoney laundering program.

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Treasury Department

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (``FinCEN'') is withdrawing the notice of proposed rulemaking, dated September 26, 2002, in which FinCEN proposed requiring unregistered investment companiessuch as hedge funds, commodity pools, and similar investment vehiclesto establish and implement antimoney laundering programs.

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Treasury Department

A Series I savings bond accrues interest based on both a fixed rate of return and a semiannual inflation rate. A single, annual interest rate called the composite rate reflects the combined effects of the fixed rate and the semiannual inflation rate. This amendment clarifies that the fixed rate of return and the composite rate will always be

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Fiscal Service

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 Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the OCC is soliciting comment concerning its extension, without change,

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Comptroller of the Currency

OTS is revising its rules implementing section 19(e) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA), which prohibits any person who has been convicted of any criminal offense involving dishonesty, breach of trust, or money laundering (or who has agreed to enter into a pretrial diversion or similar program in connection with a prosecution for such an

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Thrift Supervision Office

The Department of the Treasury is announcing a new fee schedule applicable to transfers of U.S. Treasury bookentry securities maintained on the National BookEntry System (NBES) that occur on or after January 2, 2009. The basic fee for the transfer of a Treasury bookentry security will increase from $.28 to $.30. The Federal Reserve funds movement

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Fiscal Service

This document describes issues that the IRS and the Treasury Department are considering addressing, in a notice of proposed rulemaking, under section 897 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) regarding the definition of an interest in real property. The notice of proposed rulemaking would address certain rights granted by a governmental unit that

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Internal Revenue Service

This document contains proposed regulations relating to the application of section 108(e)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) to partnerships and their partners. These regulations provide guidance regarding the determination of discharge of indebtedness income of a partnership that transfers a partnership interest to a creditor in satisfaction

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Internal Revenue Service

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 2009: Two (2) employee plans; two (2) exempt organizations; two (2) Indian tribal governments; two (2) tax

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Internal Revenue Service

This notice is provided in accordance with IRC section 6039G, as amended, by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) of 1996. This listing contains the name of each individual losing their United States citizenship (within the meaning of section 877(a)) with respect to whom the Secretary received information during the

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Internal Revenue Service

The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2008.

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Internal Revenue Service

October 23, 2008.

The Department of Treasury is planning to renew the following public information collection requirement(s) for OMB clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Treasury Department

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 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Internal Revenue Service

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 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Internal Revenue Service

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 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Internal Revenue Service

This Treasury decision establishes the 13.4-square mile ``Leona Valley'' American viticultural area in northeastern Los Angeles County, California. We designate viticultural areas to allow vintners to better describe the origin of their wines and to allow consumers to better identify wines they may purchase.

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

By this Notice and in accordance with 31 CFR 129, the Department of the Treasury is informing the public that it is conducting a mandatory survey of U.S. ownership of foreign securities as of December 31, 2008. This Notice constitutes legal notification to all United States persons (defined below) who meet the reporting requirements set forth in

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Treasury Department

In response to an industry association request, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau extends the comment period for Notice No. 83, Proposed Revision of Distilled Spirits Plant Regulations, a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on May 8, 2008, for an additional 90 days.

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

In response to an industry member request, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is reopening the comment period for Notice No. 90, Proposed Expansions of the Russian River Valley and Northern Sonoma Viticultural Areas, a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on August 20, 2008.

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we invite comments on the proposed or continuing information collections listed below in this notice.

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

This document provides notice of a public hearing on proposed regulations by crossreference to temporary regulations relating to the simplification of procedures for automatic extensions of time to file certain returns. These simplified procedures are aimed at reducing overall taxpayer burden.

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Internal Revenue Service

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 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Internal Revenue Service

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 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Internal Revenue Service

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 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Internal Revenue Service

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 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Internal Revenue Service