82 FR 34456 - Nuclear Decommissioning Funds; Hearing

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 141 (July 25, 2017)

Page Range		34456-34457
FR Document		2017-15543

This document provides a notice of public hearing on proposed changes to the regulations under section 468A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Code) relating to deductions for contributions to trusts maintained for decommissioning nuclear power plants and the use of the amounts in those trusts to decommission nuclear plants.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 141 (Tuesday, July 25, 2017)

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 141 (Tuesday, July 25, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 34456-34457]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15543]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

26 CFR Part 1

[REG-112800-16]
RIN 1545-BN42


Nuclear Decommissioning Funds; Hearing

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of a public hearing on notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: This document provides a notice of public hearing on proposed 
changes to the regulations under section 468A of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 (Code) relating to deductions for contributions to trusts 
maintained for decommissioning nuclear power plants and the use of the 
amounts in those trusts to decommission nuclear plants.

DATES: The public hearing is being held on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 
at

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10:00 a.m. The IRS must receive outlines of the topics to be discussed 
at the public hearing by Wednesday, October 11, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The public hearing is being held in the IRS Auditorium, 
Internal Revenue Service Building, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20224. Due to building security procedures, visitors 
must enter at the Constitution Avenue entrance. In addition, all 
visitors must present photo identification to enter the building.
    Send Submissions to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-112800-16), Room 5205, 
Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station, 
Washington, DC 20044. Submissions may be hand-delivered Monday through 
Friday to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-112800-16), Couriers Desk, Internal Revenue 
Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224 or sent 
electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at 
www.regulations.gov (IRS REG-112800-16).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning the proposed regulations, 
Jennifer C. Bernardini (202) 317- 6853; concerning submissions of 
comments, the hearing and/or to be placed on the building access list 
to attend the hearing Regina Johnson at (202) 317-6901 (not toll-free 
numbers).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject of the public hearing is the 
notice of proposed rulemaking (REG-112800-16) that was published in the 
Federal Register on Thursday, December 29, 2016 (81 FR 95929). The 
rules of 26 CFR 601.601(a)(3) apply to the hearing. Persons who wish to 
present oral comments at the hearing that submitted written comments by 
March 29, 2017, must submit an outline of the topics to be addressed 
and the amount of time to be devoted to each topic by Wednesday, 
October 11, 2017.
    A period of 10 minutes is allotted to each person for presenting 
oral comments. After the deadline for receiving outlines has passed, 
the IRS will prepare an agenda containing the schedule of speakers. 
Copies of the agenda will be made available, free of charge, at the 
hearing or by contacting the Publications and Regulations Branch at 
(202) 317-6901 (not a toll-free number).
    Because of access restrictions, the IRS will not admit visitors 
beyond the immediate entrance area more than 30 minutes before the 
hearing starts. For information about having your name placed on the 
building access list to attend the hearing, see the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document.

Martin V. Franks,
Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Legal Processing Division, 
Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and Administration).
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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—INITIAL INSPECTION TIMES—Continued
Airplane model and configuration Compliance time—whichever occurs first since first flight of the airplane

Model A319 series airplanes; post-Airbus Modifications 28162, 28238, Before the accumulation of 7,400 total flight cycles or 32,000 total flight
and 28342; used as VIP or CJ. hours.
Model A318 series airplanes; post-Airbus Modification 39195; used as Before the accumulation of 14,500 total flight cycles or 43,500 total
VIP or Elite. flight hours.

TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—REPETITIVE INSPECTION INTERVALS
Detailed inspection—whichever occurs Special detailed inspection—whichever
Airplane model and configuration first occurs first

Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series air- 4,000 flight cycles or 8,000 flight hours ... 5,000 flight cycles or 10,000 flight hours.
planes; and Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216,
–231, –232, and –233 airplanes; not used as VIP or
Elite.
Model A319 series airplanes; post-Airbus Modifications 2,000 flight cycles or 8,600 flight hours ... 2,500 flight cycles or 11,000 flight hours.
28162, 28238, and 28342; used as VIP or CJ.
Model A318 series airplanes; post-Airbus Modification 4,000 flight cycles or 12,000 flight hours 5,000 flight cycles or 15,000 flight hours.
39195; used as VIP or Elite.

Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Airbus AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
Modification 155374 defines the minimum any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
airplane configuration for operation on principal inspector, or lacking a principal 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
Commonwealth of Independent States inspector, the manager of the local flight airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
runway profiles. standards district office/certificate holding You may view this service information at the
district office. FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
(h) Terminating Action Limitation (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Repair of an airplane, as required by requirement in this AD to obtain corrective information on the availability of this
paragraph (g) of this AD, does not constitute actions from a manufacturer, the action must material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
terminating action for the repetitive be accomplished using a method approved
inspections required by paragraph (g) of this by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 14,
AD unless otherwise specified in the 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or 2017.
instructions obtained using the procedures the European Aviation Safety Agency Dionne Palermo,
specified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(i) Optional Terminating Action the DOA, the approval must include the
[FR Doc. 2017–15481 Filed 7–24–17; 8:45 am]
Modification of the wings including a DOA-authorized signature.
detailed inspection of the lower rib feet (rib (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
2) and bottom skin upper surface of the service information contains procedures or
wings for cracking and all applicable tests that are identified as RC, those
corrective actions, in accordance with the procedures and tests must be done to comply DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
Service Bulletin A320–57–1207, including not identified as RC are recommended. Those Internal Revenue Service
Appendix 01 and Appendix 02, dated May procedures and tests that are not identified
26, 2016, constitutes terminating action for as RC may be deviated from using accepted
the repetitive inspections required by methods in accordance with the operator’s
26 CFR Part 1
paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane. If, maintenance or inspection program without [REG–112800–16]
during modification of an airplane as obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
specified in this paragraph, accomplishment the procedures and tests identified as RC can RIN 1545–BN42
of any modification instruction is not be done and the airplane can be put back in
possible due to configuration difficulties, an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or Nuclear Decommissioning Funds;
accomplish the modification using the changes to procedures or tests identified as Hearing
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of RC require approval of an AMOC.
this AD. AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
(k) Related Information
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
Treasury.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
ACTION: Notice of a public hearing on
The following provisions also apply to this Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
AD: 2016–0222, dated November 7, 2016, for notice of proposed rulemaking.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance related information. This MCAI may be
(AMOCs): The Manager, International found in the AD docket on the Internet at SUMMARY: This document provides a
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to http://www.regulations.gov by searching for notice of public hearing on proposed
asabaliauskas on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with PROPOSALS

approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0709. changes to the regulations under section
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) For more information about this AD, 468A of the Internal Revenue Code of
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, 1986 (Code) relating to deductions for
request to your principal inspector or local International Branch, ANM–116, Transport contributions to trusts maintained for
Flight Standards District Office, as Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind decommissioning nuclear power plants
appropriate. If sending information directly Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; and the use of the amounts in those
to the manager of the International Branch, telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.
send it to the attention of the person (3) For service information identified in trusts to decommission nuclear plants.
identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness DATES: The public hearing is being held
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at

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10:00 a.m. The IRS must receive INFORMATION CONTACT section of this 10770 N. 46th Street, Suite C–200,
outlines of the topics to be discussed at document. Tampa, FL 33617, (877) 332–0334,
the public hearing by Wednesday, guy.liedke@va.gov. (This is a toll-free
Martin V. Franks,
October 11, 2017. number.)
Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,
ADDRESSES: The public hearing is being Legal Processing Division, Associate Chief SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VA is
held in the IRS Auditorium, Internal Counsel (Procedure and Administration). proposing to amend its regulations for
Revenue Service Building, 1111 [FR Doc. 2017–15543 Filed 7–24–17; 8:45 am] supportive housing benefits for
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, BILLING CODE 4830–01–P homeless veterans at 38 CFR part 61.
DC 20224. Due to building security Currently, these regulations set forth the
procedures, visitors must enter at the general provisions for the homeless
Constitution Avenue entrance. In DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS grant and per diem program; capital
addition, all visitors must present photo AFFAIRS grant application information; per diem
identification to enter the building. payment criteria; special need grant
Send Submissions to CC:PA:LPD:PR 38 CFR Part 61 requirements; technical assistance grant
(REG–112800–16), Room 5205, Internal RIN 2900–AP54
information; and the specifics on
Revenue Service, P.O. Box 7604, Ben awarding, monitoring, and enforcing
Franklin Station, Washington, DC VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per grant agreements. This proposed
20044. Submissions may be hand- Diem Program rulemaking would make additions,
delivered Monday through Friday to revisions, deletions, or technical
CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–112800–16), AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs. changes to §§ 61.1, 61.5, 61.33, 61.61
Couriers Desk, Internal Revenue ACTION: Proposed rule. and 61.80. Each of these proposed
Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., changes is described below in more
SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans
Washington, DC 20224 or sent detail. VA’s authority for this
Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its
electronically via the Federal rulemaking is 38 U.S.C. 501, 2001, 2011,
regulations concerning the VA
eRulemaking Portal at 2012, 2061, and 2064.
Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem
www.regulations.gov (IRS REG–112800– (GPD) Program. These amendments § 61.1—Definitions
16). would provide GPD with increased VA proposes revisions to the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: flexibility to: respond to the changing definition of supportive housing in
Concerning the proposed regulations, needs of homeless veterans; repurpose § 61.1 to remove the requirement for
Jennifer C. Bernardini (202) 317– 6853; existing and future funds more recipients to transition homeless
concerning submissions of comments, efficiently; and allow recipients the veterans into permanent housing
the hearing and/or to be placed on the ability to add, modify, or eliminate ‘‘within a period that is not less than 90
building access list to attend the hearing components of funded programs. The days’’ after the date the veteran has been
Regina Johnson at (202) 317–6901 (not proposed rule updates these regulations placed into supportive housing. The
toll-free numbers). to better serve our homeless veteran ninety (90) day supportive housing
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The population and the recipients who serve requirement was intended to ensure that
subject of the public hearing is the them. veterans have sufficient time to take full
notice of proposed rulemaking (REG– DATES: Comments must be received by advantage of all supportive services,
112800–16) that was published in the VA on or before September 25, 2017. thereby enabling their successful
Federal Register on Thursday, ADDRESSES: Written comments may be transition to permanent housing.
December 29, 2016 (81 FR 95929). The submitted through www.regulations.gov; However, as each veteran has an
rules of 26 CFR 601.601(a)(3) apply to by mail or hand-delivery to the Director, individualized treatment plan, they may
the hearing. Persons who wish to Regulations Management (00REG), choose to exit the program before 90
present oral comments at the hearing Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 days for a host of reasons (e.g.,
that submitted written comments by Vermont Ave NW., Room 1068, availability of permanent housing,
March 29, 2017, must submit an outline Washington, DC 20420; or by fax to desire for different environment, family
of the topics to be addressed and the (202) 273–9026. Comments should reconciliation, access to new financial
amount of time to be devoted to each indicate that they are submitted in resources, dislike of program rules). VA
topic by Wednesday, October 11, 2017. response to ‘‘RIN 2900–AP54—VA does not see the benefit of maintaining
A period of 10 minutes is allotted to Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem the 90-day requirement. Therefore, we
each person for presenting oral Program.’’ Copies of comments received would amend the regulation and
comments. After the deadline for will be available for public inspection in propose requiring that recipients
receiving outlines has passed, the IRS the Office of Regulation Policy and transition veterans into permanent
will prepare an agenda containing the Management, Room 1063B, between the housing ‘‘as soon as possible but no
schedule of speakers. Copies of the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., later than 24 months.’’ VA would intend
agenda will be made available, free of Monday through Friday (except for recipients to expedite the transition
charge, at the hearing or by contacting holidays). Please call (202) 461–4902 for of veterans from supportive housing
the Publications and Regulations Branch an appointment. (This is not a toll-free into permanent housing in a period far
asabaliauskas on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with PROPOSALS

at (202) 317–6901 (not a toll-free number.) In addition, during the less than twenty-four (24) months, if
number). comment period, comments may be possible. Transitional housing would
Because of access restrictions, the IRS viewed online through the Federal still be subject to the requirements of
will not admit visitors beyond the Docket Management System (FDMS) at § 61.80, which provides general
immediate entrance area more than 30 http://www.regulations.gov. operational requirements for transitional
minutes before the hearing starts. For FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Guy housing. These requirements, in our
information about having your name Liedke, Program Analyst, Grant/Per experience, would ensure successful
placed on the building access list to Diem Program, (673/GPD), VA National transition into permanent housing better
attend the hearing, see the FOR FURTHER Grant and Per Diem Program Office, than the current requirement stipulating

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of a public hearing on notice of proposed rulemaking.
Dates		The public hearing is being held on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. The IRS must receive outlines of the topics to be discussed at the public hearing by Wednesday, October 11, 2017.
Contact		Concerning the proposed regulations, Jennifer C. Bernardini (202) 317- 6853; concerning submissions of comments, the hearing and/or to be placed on the building access list to attend the hearing Regina Johnson at (202) 317-6901 (not toll-free numbers).
FR Citation		82 FR 34456
RIN Number		1545-BN42

82 FR 34456 - Nuclear Decommissioning Funds; Hearing

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURYInternal Revenue Service

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 141 (July 25, 2017)

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service