The Federal Register

Rate for Use in Federal Debt Collection and Discount and Rebate Evaluation

Thu, Jul 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 11 of the Debt Collection Act of 1982, as amended, (31 U.S.C. 3717), the Secretary of the Treasury is responsible for computing and publishing the percentage rate to be used in assessing interest charges for outstanding debts owed to the Government. Treasury's Cash Management Requirements (1 TFM 68000) prescribe use of this rate by agencies as a comparison point in evaluating the costeffectiveness of a cash discount. In addition, 5 CFR 1315.8 of the Prompt Payment rule on ``Rebates'' requires that this rate be used in determining when agencies should pay purchase card invoices when the card issuer offers a rebate. Notice is hereby given that the applicable rate is 3.00 percent for the remainder of the calendar year.

Information Reporting Requirements Under Internal Revenue Code Section 6039

Thu, Jul 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains proposed regulations relating to the return and information statement requirements under section 6039 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). These regulations reflect changes to section 6039 made by section 403 of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006. These proposed regulations affect corporations that issue statutory stock options and provide guidance to assist corporations in complying with the return and information statement requirements under section 6039.

Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee August 2008 Public Meeting

Thu, Jul 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting and public forum scheduled for August 1, 2008, at the American Numismatic Association's World's Fair of Money[reg].

Date: August 1, 2008.

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (public meeting followed by public forum).

Location: Room 316, Baltimore Convention Center, One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Subject: Review candidate reverse designs for the 2009 American Eagle Platinum Coin Program, candidate privy mark designs for the American Eagle Platinum Coin series, and other business.

Interested persons should call 2023547502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location.

In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 5135, the CCAC:

Advises the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals.