82 FR 52967 - Bureau of the Fiscal Service; Senior Executive Service; Combined Performance Review Board (PRB)
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Fiscal Service Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 219 (November 15, 2017)
Fiscal Service
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 219 (November 15, 2017)
| Page Range | 52967-52968 | |
| FR Document | 2017-24731 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 15, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 52967-52968] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-24731] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Fiscal Service Bureau of the Fiscal Service; Senior Executive Service; Combined Performance Review Board (PRB) AGENCY: Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Treasury. ACTION: Notice of appointments to the Combined Performance Review Board. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice announces the appointment of the members of the Combined Performance Review Board (PRB) for the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the United States Mint, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The Combined [[Page 52968]] PRB reviews the performance appraisals of career senior executives who are below the level of bureau head and principal deputy in the bureaus, except for executives below the Assistant Commissioner/Executive Director level in the Bureau of Fiscal Service. The Combined PRB makes recommendations regarding proposed performance appraisals, ratings, bonuses, pay adjustments, and other appropriate personnel actions. DATES: The membership of the Combined PRB as described in this Notice is effective on October 26, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Randy L. Thornton, Chief Human Capital Officer, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, (202) 874-5147. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Section 4314(c)(4), this Notice announces the appointment of the following primary and alternate members to the Combined PRB: Primary Members Stephen L. Manning, Deputy Commissioner, Finance and Administration, Bureau of the Fiscal Service David Motl, Chief Administrative Officer, United States Mint Peter Bergstrom, Assistant Director, Management Services, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Marty Greiner, Deputy Director, Chief Administrative Officer, Bureau of Engraving and Printing Mary G. Ryan, Deputy Administrator, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Alternate Members Mike Linder, Assistant Commissioner/CFO, Bureau of the Fiscal Service David Croft, Associate Director of Manufacturing, United States Mint Amy Taylor, Assistant Director, Technology Division, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Debra Richardson, Associate Director, Chief Financial Officer, Bureau of Engraving and Printing Theresa McCarthy, Assistant Administrator, Headquarter Operations, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Authority: 5 U.S.C. Section 4314(c)(4). Sheryl R. Morrow, Commissioner, Bureau of the Fiscal Service. [FR Doc. 2017-24731 Filed 11-14-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-AS-P
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processes manually. As long as the NHTSA’S Decision recurring noncompliances could result
remaining identifying information in a safety problem.
(brand, serial and week) are listed NHTSA’S Analysis: NHTSA has NHTSA’s Decision: In consideration
accurately on the registration card, reviewed Cooper’s analyses that the of the foregoing, NHTSA finds that
Cooper Tire will process the subject noncompliance is Cooper has met its burden of persuasion
registration. All internal personnel inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. that the subject FMVSS No. 139
responsible for manual processing of Specifically, the outboard sidewall of noncompliance in the affected tires is
tire registration cards have been made the subject tires are labeled correctly inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.
aware of the plant code error and have with the tire manufacturer’s Accordingly, Cooper’s petition is hereby
been trained on how to accurately identification mark, and therefore do granted and Cooper is consequently
process and register tires with the not have a risk related to safety in the exempted from the obligation of
incorrect plant code information. Lastly, event of a recall. providing notification of, and a free
Cooper Tire receives some registration The agency believes that one measure remedy for, the subject noncompliance
cards through Computerized of inconsequentiality to motor vehicle under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120.
Information and Management Services, safety is that there is no effect of the NHTSA notes that the statutory
Inc. (‘‘CIMS’’), a third-party vendor that noncompliance on the operational provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and
collects and provides tire registration safety of the vehicles on which these 30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to
cards to a number of manufacturers, tires are mounted. Cooper certified and file petitions for a determination of
including Cooper Tire. CIMS has been stated that the subject tires meet and/or inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to
made aware of the plant code error. exceed all performance requirements exempt manufacturers only from the
CIMS has informed Cooper Tire that and all other labeling markings required duties found in sections 30118 and
they will provide all registration cards by FMVSS No. 139, and therefore 30120, respectively, to notify owners,
to Cooper Tire that have a Cooper Tire NHTSA has no reason to believe that purchasers, and dealers of a defect or
plant code listed. there are any operational safety issues noncompliance and to remedy the
(c) In the event Cooper Tire has to for these tires. defect or noncompliance. Therefore, this
conduct a safety related recall in The agency also believes it is decision only applies to the subject tires
connection with the 484 subject tires, necessary that consumers be able to that Cooper no longer controlled at the
Cooper Tire will include TINs UT Yl readily identify the tire manufacturer for time it determined that the
FXJ 1017 to 1117 and UP Yl FXJ 1017 safety reasons. Cooper explained that noncompliance existed. However, the
to 1117 in its recall universe, so that while the tire identification number granting of this petition does not relieve
there will be no issues with regard to (TIN) on the inboard sidewall of the equipment distributors and dealers of
identifying the recall population. subject tires is marked with the the prohibitions on the sale, offer for
Should Cooper Tire receive any affected incorrect manufacturer’s identification sale, or introduction or delivery for
tires in its service facilities for mark (known in the industry as ‘‘plant introduction into interstate commerce of
adjustments, the service technician will code’’) ‘‘UP,’’ instead of the correct code the noncompliant tires under their
record the proper TIN number to ‘‘UT’’, the information which identifies control after Cooper notified them that
accurately record the data. the correct manufacturer’s identification the subject noncompliance existed.
(d) Cooper Tire has taken steps over mark, is properly marked on the
the last year to add additional checks in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120:
outboard sidewall. These tires can also delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and
its processes to prevent TIN errors. One be identified by the Cooper brand name
of those checks includes implementing 501.8.
and by the tire size marked on the
software that only allows for the plant sidewall of the subject tires. Jeffrey M. Giuseppe,
to choose the plant code from a drop Associate Administrator for Enforcement.
down menu that includes only its NHTSA recognizes that Cooper took
steps to prevent the possibility that [FR Doc. 2017–24691 Filed 11–14–17; 8:45 am]
specific plant code. In this instance,
however, the molds were transferred customers would not be able to register BILLING CODE 4910–59–P
from one Cooper Tire facility (Findlay) their tires because those tires have the
to another (Texarkana). The Texarkana incorrect manufacturer’s identification
employee responsible for preparing the mark on them. Cooper worked with DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
mold for use in the Texarkana facility CIMS (Computerized Information and
Management Services), Inc., to ensure Fiscal Service
only modified the mold on one side and
the error went undetected. The mold that the electronic registration database
could accept the registration regardless Bureau of the Fiscal Service; Senior
containing the error was in production Executive Service; Combined
from March 6th through March 15th and of the incorrect code and ensured
internal Cooper personnel are trained to Performance Review Board (PRB)
when the error was detected on March
30th, the plug error was corrected in the manually enter the incorrect codes as AGENCY: Bureau of the Fiscal Service,
mold to prevent future issues. well. Treasury.
Responsible Cooper Tire personnel will Furthermore, Cooper informed the ACTION: Notice of appointments to the
receive additional training on these agency that in an effort to prevent Combined Performance Review Board.
processes. reoccurrence of this noncompliance,
Cooper concluded by expressing the they have implemented a change to SUMMARY: This notice announces the
belief that the subject noncompliance is their support software. Specifically, the appointment of the members of the
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inconsequential as it relates to motor selection of the plant code is no longer Combined Performance Review Board
vehicle safety, and that its petition to be manual, but rather selected from a drop (PRB) for the Bureau of the Fiscal
exempted from providing notification of down menu with only one choice ‘‘UT.’’ Service, the Bureau of Engraving and
the noncompliance, as required by 49 NHTSA feels that this is important to Printing, the United States Mint, the
U.S.C. 30118, and a remedy for the ensure this noncompliance is corrected Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade
noncompliance, as required by 49 on all of Cooper’s future production Bureau, and the Financial Crimes
U.S.C. 30120, should be granted. tires since the cumulative effect of Enforcement Network. The Combined
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PRB reviews the performance appraisals DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY The following paragraph applies to all
of career senior executives who are of the collections of information covered
below the level of bureau head and Internal Revenue Service by this notice.
principal deputy in the bureaus, except An agency may not conduct or
for executives below the Assistant Proposed Collection; Comment sponsor, and a person is not required to
Commissioner/Executive Director level Request for Regulation Project respond to, a collection of information
in the Bureau of Fiscal Service. The AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), unless the collection of information
Combined PRB makes recommendations Treasury. displays a valid OMB control number.
regarding proposed performance Books or records relating to a collection
ACTION: Notice and request for
appraisals, ratings, bonuses, pay of information must be retained as long
comments.
adjustments, and other appropriate as their contents may become material
personnel actions. SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service, in the administration of any internal
as part of its continuing effort to reduce revenue law. Generally, tax returns and
DATES: The membership of the tax return information are confidential,
paperwork and respondent burden,
Combined PRB as described in this as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103.
invites the general public and other
Notice is effective on October 26, 2017. Request for Comments: Comments
Federal agencies to take this
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: opportunity to comment on continuing submitted in response to this notice will
Randy L. Thornton, Chief Human information collections, as required by be summarized and/or included in the
Capital Officer, Bureau of the Fiscal the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. request for OMB approval. All
Service, (202) 874–5147. The IRS is soliciting comments comments will become a matter of
concerning the safe harbor for public record. Comments are invited on:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant (a) Whether the collection of
inadvertent normalization violations.
to 5 U.S.C. Section 4314(c)(4), this information is necessary for the proper
DATES: Written comments should be
Notice announces the appointment of performance of the functions of the
the following primary and alternate received on or before January 16, 2018
to be assured of consideration. agency, including whether the
members to the Combined PRB: information shall have practical utility;
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
Primary Members (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate
to L. Brimmer, Internal Revenue
of the burden of the collection of
Service, Room 6529, 1111 Constitution
Stephen L. Manning, Deputy information; (c) ways to enhance the
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224.
Commissioner, Finance and quality, utility, and clarity of the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: information to be collected; (d) ways to
Administration, Bureau of the Fiscal
Service Requests for additional information or minimize the burden of the collection of
copies of the revenue procedure should information on respondents, including
David Motl, Chief Administrative be directed to Kerry Dennis, at (202)
Officer, United States Mint through the use of automated collection
317–5751 or Internal Revenue Service, techniques or other forms of information
Peter Bergstrom, Assistant Director, Room 6529, 1111 Constitution Avenue technology; and (e) estimates of capital
Management Services, Financial NW., Washington DC 20224, or through or start-up costs and costs of operation,
Crimes Enforcement Network the internet, at Kerry.Dennis@irs.gov. maintenance, and purchase of services
Marty Greiner, Deputy Director, Chief SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: to provide information.
Administrative Officer, Bureau of Title: Safe Harbor for Inadvertent
Approved: November 8, 2017.
Engraving and Printing Normalization Violations.
OMB Number: 1545–2276. L. Brimmer,
Mary G. Ryan, Deputy Administrator, Revenue Procedure Number: 2017–47. Senior Tax Analyst.
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Abstract: Revenue Procedure 2017–47 [FR Doc. 2017–24661 Filed 11–14–17; 8:45 am]
Bureau provides a safe harbor that allows a BILLING CODE 4830–01–P
Alternate Members utility taxpayer that inadvertently uses
a practice or procedure that is
Mike Linder, Assistant Commissioner/ inconsistent with the normalization DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
CFO, Bureau of the Fiscal Service rules (such as failure to use the
proration methodology) to correct that Internal Revenue Service
David Croft, Associate Director of
Manufacturing, United States Mint practice or procedure at the next Proposed Collection; Comment
available opportunity and be considered Request for Regulation Project
Amy Taylor, Assistant Director, not to have violated the normalization
Technology Division, Financial rules by their inadvertent error without AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Crimes Enforcement Network requiring the taxpayer to obtain a Treasury.
Debra Richardson, Associate Director, private letter ruling from the Service ACTION: Notice and request for
Chief Financial Officer, Bureau of regarding the inadvertent error. comments.
Engraving and Printing Current Actions: There is no change to
this existing revenue procedure. SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service,
Theresa McCarthy, Assistant as part of its continuing effort to reduce
Administrator, Headquarter Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection. paperwork and respondent burden,
Operations, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax invites the general public and other
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and Trade Bureau Affected Public: Businesses or other
for-profits. Federal agencies to take this
Authority: 5 U.S.C. Section 4314(c)(4). Estimated Number of Respondents: opportunity to comment on proposed
150. and/or continuing information
Sheryl R. Morrow,
Estimated Time per Respondent: 12 collections, as required by the
Commissioner, Bureau of the Fiscal Service. hours. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
[FR Doc. 2017–24731 Filed 11–14–17; 8:45 am] Estimated Total Annual Burden Currently, the IRS is soliciting
BILLING CODE 4810–AS–P Hours: 1,800. comments concerning existing Final
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| Dates | The membership of the Combined PRB as described in this Notice is effective on October 26, 2017. | |
| Contact | Randy L. Thornton, Chief Human Capital Officer, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, (202) 874-5147. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 52967 |
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