81 FR 62922 - Invitation for Membership on Advisory Committee
JOINT BOARD FOR THE ENROLLMENT OF ACTUARIES Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 177 (September 13, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 177 (September 13, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-21950 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 177 (Tuesday, September 13, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 62922-62923] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-21950] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- JOINT BOARD FOR THE ENROLLMENT OF ACTUARIES Invitation for Membership on Advisory Committee AGENCY: Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries. ACTION: Request for applications. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries (Joint Board), established under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), is responsible for the enrollment of individuals who wish to perform actuarial services under ERISA. To assist in its examination duties mandated by ERISA, the Joint Board has established the Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations (Advisory Committee) in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The current Advisory Committee members' terms expire on February 28, 2017. This notice describes the Advisory Committee and invites applications from those interested in serving on the Advisory Committee for the March 1, 2017-February 28, 2019, term. DATES: Applications for membership on the Advisory Committee must be received by the Executive Director of the Joint Board, by no later than December 6, 2016. ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver applications to: Patrick W. McDonough, Executive Director, Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries, Return Preparer Office SE:RPO, Internal Revenue Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., REFM, Park 4, Floor 4, Washington, DC 20224. Send applications electronically to: [email protected]. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for application requirements. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick W. McDonough, Executive Director, at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. Background To qualify for enrollment to perform actuarial services under ERISA, an applicant must satisfy certain experience and knowledge requirements, which are set forth in the Joint Board's regulations. An applicant may satisfy the knowledge requirement by successful completion of Joint Board examinations in basic actuarial mathematics and methodology and in actuarial mathematics and methodology relating to pension plans qualifying under ERISA. The Joint Board, the Society of Actuaries, and the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries jointly offer examinations acceptable to the Joint Board for enrollment purposes and acceptable to the other two actuarial organizations as part of their respective examination programs. 2. Scope of Advisory Committee Duties The Advisory Committee plays an integral role in the examination program by assisting the Joint Board in offering examinations that enable examination candidates to demonstrate the knowledge necessary to qualify for enrollment. The Advisory Committee's duties, which are strictly advisory, include (1) recommending topics for inclusion on the Joint Board examinations, (2) reviewing and drafting examination questions, (3) recommending examinations, (4) reviewing examination results and recommending passing scores, and (5) providing other recommendations and advice relative to the examinations, as requested by the Joint Board. 3. Member Terms and Responsibilities Members are appointed for a 2-year term. The upcoming term will begin on March 1, 2017, and end on February 28, 2019. Members may seek reappointment for additional consecutive terms. Members are expected to attend approximately 4 meetings each calendar year and are reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with applicable government regulations. In general, members are expected to devote 125 to 175 hours, including meeting time, to the work of the Advisory Committee over the course of a year. 4. Member Selection The Joint Board seeks to appoint an Advisory Committee that is fairly balanced in terms of points of view represented and functions to be [[Page 62923]] performed. Every effort is made to ensure that most points of view extant in the enrolled actuary profession are represented on the Advisory Committee. To that end, the Joint Board seeks to appoint several members from each of the main practice areas of the enrolled actuary profession, including small employer plans, large employer plans, and multiemployer plans. In addition, to ensure diversity of points of view, the Joint Board limits the number of members affiliated with any one actuarial organization or employed with any one firm. Membership normally will be limited to actuaries currently enrolled by the Joint Board. However, individuals having academic or other special qualifications of particular value for the Advisory Committee's work also will be considered for membership. Federally-registered lobbyists and individuals affiliated with Joint Board enrollment examination preparation courses are not eligible to serve on the Advisory Committee. 5. Member Designation Advisory Committee members are appointed as Special Government Employees (SGEs). As such, members are subject to certain ethical standards applicable to SGEs. Upon appointment, each member will be required to provide written confirmation that he/she does not have a financial interest in a Joint Board examination preparation course. In addition, each member will be required to attend annual ethics training. 6. Application Requirements To receive consideration, an individual interested in serving on the Advisory Committee must submit (1) a signed, cover letter expressing interest in serving on the Advisory Committee and describing his/her professional qualifications, and (2) a resume and/or curriculum vitae. Applications may be submitted by regular mail, overnight and express delivery services, and email. In all cases, the cover letter must contain an original signature. Applications must be received by December 6, 2016. Dated: September 6, 2016. Patrick W. McDonough, Executive Director, Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries. [FR Doc. 2016-21950 Filed 9-12-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P
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additional true paper copies in which be published as provided if it meets FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the confidential information must be these requirements and is germane to Patrick W. McDonough, Executive
deleted (see the following paragraph for the subject matter of the investigation. Director, at nhqjbea@irs.gov.
further information regarding In the appendix the Commission will SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
confidential business information). identify the name of the organization
Persons with questions regarding furnishing the summary, and will 1. Background
electronic filing should contact the include a link to the Commission’s To qualify for enrollment to perform
Office of the Secretary, Docket Services Electronic Document Information actuarial services under ERISA, an
Division (202–205–1802). System (EDIS) where the full written applicant must satisfy certain
CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION: submission can be found. experience and knowledge
Any submissions that contain By order of the Commission. requirements, which are set forth in the
confidential business information must Joint Board’s regulations. An applicant
Issued: September 8, 2016.
also conform to the requirements of may satisfy the knowledge requirement
Lisa R. Barton,
§ 201.6 of the Commission’s Rules of by successful completion of Joint Board
Secretary to the Commission. examinations in basic actuarial
Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.6).
[FR Doc. 2016–21974 Filed 9–12–16; 8:45 am] mathematics and methodology and in
Section 201.6 of the rules requires that
the cover of the document and the BILLING CODE 7020–02–P actuarial mathematics and methodology
individual pages be clearly marked as to relating to pension plans qualifying
whether they are the ‘‘confidential’’ or under ERISA.
‘‘non-confidential’’ version, and that the The Joint Board, the Society of
confidential business information is JOINT BOARD FOR THE Actuaries, and the American Society of
clearly identified by means of brackets. ENROLLMENT OF ACTUARIES Pension Professionals & Actuaries
All written submissions, except for jointly offer examinations acceptable to
Invitation for Membership on Advisory the Joint Board for enrollment purposes
confidential business information, will Committee
be made available for inspection by and acceptable to the other two actuarial
interested parties. AGENCY: Joint Board for the Enrollment organizations as part of their respective
The Commission may include some or of Actuaries. examination programs.
all of the confidential business 2. Scope of Advisory Committee Duties
ACTION: Request for applications.
information submitted in the course of
this investigation in the report it sends The Advisory Committee plays an
SUMMARY: The Joint Board for the integral role in the examination program
to the USTR. As requested, the Enrollment of Actuaries (Joint Board),
Commission will issue a public version by assisting the Joint Board in offering
established under the Employee examinations that enable examination
of its report, with any confidential Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
business information deleted, shortly candidates to demonstrate the
(ERISA), is responsible for the knowledge necessary to qualify for
after it transmits its report. All enrollment of individuals who wish to
information, including confidential enrollment. The Advisory Committee’s
perform actuarial services under ERISA. duties, which are strictly advisory,
business information, submitted in this To assist in its examination duties
investigation may be disclosed to and include (1) recommending topics for
mandated by ERISA, the Joint Board has inclusion on the Joint Board
used: (i) By the Commission, its established the Advisory Committee on
employees and Offices, and contract examinations, (2) reviewing and drafting
Actuarial Examinations (Advisory examination questions, (3)
personnel (a) for developing or Committee) in accordance with the
maintaining the records of this or a recommending examinations, (4)
provisions of the Federal Advisory reviewing examination results and
related proceeding, or (b) in internal Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2.
investigations, audits, reviews, and recommending passing scores, and (5)
The current Advisory Committee providing other recommendations and
evaluations relating to the programs, members’ terms expire on February 28,
personnel, and operations of the advice relative to the examinations, as
2017. This notice describes the requested by the Joint Board.
Commission including under 5 U.S.C. Advisory Committee and invites
Appendix 3; or (ii) by U.S. government applications from those interested in 3. Member Terms and Responsibilities
employees and contract personnel for serving on the Advisory Committee for Members are appointed for a 2-year
cybersecurity purposes. The the March 1, 2017–February 28, 2019, term. The upcoming term will begin on
Commission will not otherwise disclose term. March 1, 2017, and end on February 28,
any confidential business information in 2019. Members may seek reappointment
a manner that would reveal the DATES: Applications for membership on
the Advisory Committee must be for additional consecutive terms.
operations of the firm supplying the Members are expected to attend
information. received by the Executive Director of the
approximately 4 meetings each calendar
SUMMARIES OF WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS: Joint Board, by no later than December
year and are reimbursed for travel
The Commission intends to publish 6, 2016.
expenses in accordance with applicable
summaries of the positions of interested ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver applications government regulations. In general,
persons in an appendix to its report. to: Patrick W. McDonough, Executive members are expected to devote 125 to
Persons wishing to have a summary of Director, Joint Board for the Enrollment 175 hours, including meeting time, to
their position included in the appendix of Actuaries, Return Preparer Office the work of the Advisory Committee
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should include a summary with their SE:RPO, Internal Revenue Service, 1111 over the course of a year.
written submission. The summary may Constitution Avenue NW., REFM, Park
not exceed 500 words, should be in 4, Floor 4, Washington, DC 20224. Send 4. Member Selection
MSWord format or a format that can be applications electronically to: The Joint Board seeks to appoint an
easily converted to MSWord, and nhqjbea@irs.gov. See SUPPLEMENTARY Advisory Committee that is fairly
should not include any confidential INFORMATION for application balanced in terms of points of view
business information. The summary will requirements. represented and functions to be
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performed. Every effort is made to DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (PRA), (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). A
ensure that most points of view extant Federal agency generally cannot
in the enrolled actuary profession are Foreign Claims Settlement conduct or sponsor a collection of
represented on the Advisory Committee. Commission information, and the public is generally
To that end, the Joint Board seeks to [F.C.S.C. Meeting and Hearing Notice No. not required to respond to an
appoint several members from each of 8–16] information collection, unless it is
the main practice areas of the enrolled approved by the OMB under the PRA
actuary profession, including small Sunshine Act Meeting and displays a currently valid OMB
employer plans, large employer plans, Control Number. In addition,
The Foreign Claims Settlement notwithstanding any other provisions of
and multiemployer plans. In addition, Commission, pursuant to its regulations law, no person shall generally be subject
to ensure diversity of points of view, the (45 CFR part 503.25) and the to penalty for failing to comply with a
Joint Board limits the number of Government in the Sunshine Act (5 collection of information that does not
members affiliated with any one U.S.C. 552b), hereby gives notice in display a valid Control Number. See 5
actuarial organization or employed with regard to the scheduling of open CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6.
any one firm. meetings as follows: DATES: Consideration will be given to all
Membership normally will be limited Tuesday, September 27, 2016: 10:00
written comments received by
to actuaries currently enrolled by the a.m.—Oral hearing on Objection to November 14, 2016.
Joint Board. However, individuals Commission’s Proposed Decision in
ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with
Claim No. LIB–III–018.
having academic or other special applicable supporting documentation,
11:30 a.m.—Issuance of Proposed
qualifications of particular value for the Decisions in claims against Iraq. including a description of the likely
Advisory Committee’s work also will be Status: Open. respondents, proposed frequency of
considered for membership. Federally- All meetings are held at the Foreign response, and estimated total burden
registered lobbyists and individuals Claims Settlement Commission, 600 E may be obtained free by contacting
affiliated with Joint Board enrollment Street NW., Washington, DC. Requests Richard Muller by telephone at (202)
examination preparation courses are not for information, or advance notices of 693–3680, TTY (202) 693–7755, (these
eligible to serve on the Advisory intention to observe an open meeting, are not toll-free numbers) or by email at
Committee. may be directed to: Patricia M. Hall, muller.richard@dol.gov.
Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, Submit written comments about, or
5. Member Designation 600 E Street NW., Suite 6002, requests for a copy of, this ICR by mail
Washington, DC 20579. Telephone: or courier to the U.S. Department of
Advisory Committee members are Labor, Employment and Training
appointed as Special Government (202) 616–6975.
Administration, Office of Policy
Employees (SGEs). As such, members Brian M. Simkin, Development and Research, Attention:
are subject to certain ethical standards Chief Counsel. Richard Muller, 200 Constitution
applicable to SGEs. Upon appointment, [FR Doc. 2016–22112 Filed 9–9–16; 4:15 pm] Avenue NW., Room N–5641,
each member will be required to BILLING CODE 4410–BA–P
Washington, DC 20210; by email:
provide written confirmation that he/ muller.richard@dol.gov; or by Fax (202)
she does not have a financial interest in 693–2766.
a Joint Board examination preparation DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
course. In addition, each member will Contact Richard Muller by telephone at
be required to attend annual ethics Employment and Training (202) 693–3680 (this is not a toll-free
training. Administration number) or by email at muller.richard@
dol.gov.
6. Application Requirements Agency Information Collection Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A).
Activities; Comment Request; ETA
To receive consideration, an SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ETA is
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individual interested in serving on the soliciting comments regarding a revision
Advisory Committee must submit (1) a ACTION: Notice. to the current Office of Management and
signed, cover letter expressing interest Budget (OMB) clearance for a series of
in serving on the Advisory Committee SUMMARY: The Department of Labor quick turnaround surveys in which data
and describing his/her professional (DOL), as part of continuing efforts to will be collected from State workforce
qualifications, and (2) a resume and/or reduce paperwork and respondent agencies, local workforce investment
curriculum vitae. Applications may be burden, conducts a pre-clearance areas, and other entities involved in
submitted by regular mail, overnight consultation program to provide the employment and training and related
general public and Federal agencies an programs. The surveys will focus on a
and express delivery services, and
opportunity to comment on proposed variety of issues concerning the very
email. In all cases, the cover letter must
and/or continuing collections of broad spectrum of programs
contain an original signature. information before submitting them to administered by ETA including but not
Applications must be received by the OMB for final approval. This limited to the governance,
December 6, 2016. program helps to ensure requested data administration, funding, service design,
Dated: September 6, 2016. can be provided in the desired format, and delivery structure of workforce
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Patrick W. McDonough, reporting burden (time and financial programs authorized by the Workforce
Executive Director, Joint Board for the resources) is minimized, collection Innovation Opportunities Act of 2014
Enrollment of Actuaries. instruments are clearly understood, and (WIOA) and other statutes.
the impact of collection requirements ETA has a continuing need for
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can be properly assessed. information on the operation of all of its
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| Action | Request for applications. | |
| Dates | Applications for membership on the Advisory Committee must be received by the Executive Director of the Joint Board, by no later than December 6, 2016. | |
| Contact | Patrick W. McDonough, Executive Director, at [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 62922 |
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