<div> 3486Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 13 / Tuesday, January 21, 2020 / Notices   having engaged in, facilitated, or been responsible for the exportation of workers from North Korea, including exportation to generate revenue for the Government of North Korea or the Workers Party of Korea. Also designated pursuant Section 104(b)(1)(L) of the North Korea Sanctions and           Designated pursuant to section 2(a)(vii) of E.O. 13722, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods and services to or in support of KOREA NAMGANG TRADING CORPORATION, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13722. Also designated pursuant Section 104(b)(1)(A) of NKSPEA, as amended, knowingly engaging in, contributing to, assisting, sponsoring, or providing financial, material or technological support for, or goods and services in support of, KOREA NAMGANG TRADING CORPORATION, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13722 and NKSPEA, as amended. Also designated pursuant to section2(a)(vii) of E.O. 13722, for having materiallyassisted, sponsored, or provided financial,material, or technological support for, orgoods and services to or in support ofNAMGANG CONSTRUCTION, an entitywhose property and interests in property areblocked pursuant to E.O. 13722. Dated: January 14, 2020. Andrea M. Gacki, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2020–00771 Filed 1–17–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Credit for Indian Coal Production and Inflation Adjustment Factor for Calendar Years 2018 and 2019 AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Publication of inflation adjustment factor for Indian coal production for calendar years 2018 and 2019 under section 45(e)(10)(B) (26 U.S.C. 45(e)(10)(B)) of the Internal Revenue Code.  SUMMARY: The inflation adjustment factor is used in determining the availability of the credit for Indian coal production under section 45. Section  Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, Pub. L. 114–122, as amended by section 311 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (Pub. L. 115–44) (NKSPEA, as amended) for knowingly, directly or indirectly, engaged in, facilitated, or having been responsible for the exportation of            128 of Division Q of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Pub. L. 116–94) extends the credit period for the Indian coal production credit from a 12-year period beginning on January 1, 2006, to a 15-year period beginning on January 1, 2006. This provision is effective for coal produced in the United States or a possession thereof after December 31, 2017. DATES: The 2018 inflation adjustment factor applies to calendar year 2018 sales of Indian coal produced in the United States or a possession thereof. The 2019 inflation adjustment factor applies to calendar year 2019 sales of Indian coal produced in the United States or a possession thereof. Inflation Adjustment Factor: The inflation adjustment factor for calendar year 2018 for Indian coal is 1.2330. The inflation adjustment factor for calendar year 2019 for Indian coal is 1.2627. Credit Amount for Indian Coal: As required by section 45(e)(10)(B)(ii), the $2.00 amount in section 45(e)(10)(B)(i) is adjusted by multiplying such amount by the inflation adjustment factor for the calendar year. Under the calculation required by section 45(e)(10)(B)(ii), the credit for Indian coal production for calendar year 2018 under section 45(e)(10)(B) is $2.466 per ton on the sale of Indian coal. Under the calculation required by section 45(e)(10)(B)(ii), the credit for Indian coal production for calendar year 2019 under section 45(e)(10)(B) is $2.525 per ton on the sale of Indian coal. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles Hyde, CC:PSI:6, Internal Revenue Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, (202) 317–6853 (not a toll-free number). Christopher T. Kelley, Special Counsel to the Associate Chief Counsel, (Passthroughs and Special Industries). [FR Doc. 2020–00884 Filed 1–17–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  workers from North Korea in a manner intended to generate significant revenue, directly or indirectly, for use by the Government of North Korea or by the Worker’s Party of Korea.             DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Electronic Tax AdministrationAdvisory Committee (ETAAC);Nominations AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Request for nominations.  SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting applications from individuals with experience in such areas as state tax administration, cybersecurity and information security, tax software development, tax preparation, payroll and tax financial product processing, systems management and improvement, implementation of customer service initiatives, public administration, and consumer advocacy to be considered for selection as members of the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC). The IRS also strongly encourages representatives from consumer groups with an interest in tax issues to apply. DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before February 14, 2020. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to: Sean Parman, IRS National Public Liaison Office, CL:NPL:SRM, Room 7559, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, Attn: ETAAC Nominations. Applications may also be submitted via fax to 855–811–8020 or via email at PublicLiaison@irs.gov. Application packages are available on the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ e-file-providers/apply-for-membership-on-the-electronic-tax-administration-advisory-committee-etaac. Application packages may also be requested by telephone from National Public Liaison, 202–317–6247 (not a toll-free number). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sean Parman at (202) 317–6247, or send an email to publicliaison@irs.gov. <table><tr><td><div class="indented"><div class="indented">Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 13 / Tuesday, January 21, 2020 / Notices</div></div></td><td>3487</td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr></table>  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The establishment and operation of the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) is required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 (RRA 98), Title II, Section 2001(b)(2). ETAAC follows a charter in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. The ETAAC provides continued input into the development and implementation of the IRS’s strategy for electronic tax administration. The ETAAC will research, analyze, consider, and make recommendations on a wide range of electronic tax administration issues and will provide input into the development of the strategic plan for electronic tax administration. Members will provide an annual report to Congress by June 30. Nominations should describe and document the proposed member’s qualification for ETAAC membership, including the applicant’s knowledge of regulations and the applicant’s past or current affiliations and dealings with the particular tax segment or segments of the community that the applicant wishes to represent on the committee. Applications will be accepted for current vacancies from qualified individuals and from professional and public interest groups that wish to have representation on ETAAC. Submissions must include an application and resume. ETAAC provides continuing input into the development and implementation of the IRS organizational strategy for electronic tax administration. The ETAAC will provide an organized public forum for discussion of electronic tax administration issues such as prevention of identity theft-related refund fraud in support of the overriding goal that paperless filing should be the preferred and most convenient method of filing tax and information returns. ETAAC members work closely with the Security Summit, a joint effort of the IRS, state tax administrators and the nation’s tax industry, to fight identity theft and refund fraud. The ETAAC members will convey the public’s perceptions of IRS electronic tax administration activities, offer constructive observations about current or proposed policies, programs and procedures, and suggest improvements.    This is a volunteer position and members will serve three-year terms on the ETAAC to allow for a rotation in membership which ensures that different perspectives are represented. Travel expenses within government guidelines will be reimbursed. In accordance with Department of Treasury Directive 21–03, a clearance process including fingerprints, annual tax checks, a Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal check and a practitioner check with the Office of Professional Responsibility will be conducted. Applicants must complete the application form, which includes describing and documenting the applicant’s qualifications for ETAAC membership. Applicants must submit a short one- or two-page statement including recent examples of specific skills and qualifications as they relate to: Cybersecurity and information security, tax software development, tax preparation, payroll and tax financial product processing, systems management and improvement, implementation of customer service initiatives, consumer advocacy and public administration. Examples of critical thinking, strategic planning and oral and written communication are desirable.  An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to all applicants. Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to the ETAAC in accordance with Department of Treasury and IRS policies. The IRS has a special interest in assuring that women and men, members of all races and national origins, and individuals with disabilities have an opportunity to serve on advisory committees. Therefore, IRS extends particular encouragement to nominations from such appropriately qualified individuals. Dated: January 9, 2020. John Lipold, Designated Federal Official. [FR Doc. 2020–00463 Filed 1–17–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Art Advisory Panel—Notice of Availability of Report of 2018 Closed Meetings AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service, Treasury. ACTION: Notice.  SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and the Government in the Sunshine Act, a report summarizing the closed meeting activities of the Art Advisory Panel during Fiscal Year 2018 has been prepared. A copy of this report has been filed with the Assistant Secretary for Management of the Department of the Treasury. DATES: Applicable Date: This notice is effective January 21, 2020. ADDRESSES: The report is available at https://www.irs.gov/compliance/ appeals/art-appraisal-services. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maricarmen R. Cuello, AP:SO:AAS, Internal Revenue Service/Independent Office of Appeals, 51 SW 1st Avenue, Room 1014, Miami, FL 33130, Telephone number (305) 982–5364 (not a toll free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: It has been determined that this document is not a major rule as defined in Executive Order 12291 and that a regulatory impact analysis is, therefore, not required. Additionally, this document does not constitute a rule subject to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. Chapter 6).  Andrew J. Keyso, Acting Chief, Independent Office of Appeals. [FR Doc. 2020–00883 Filed 1–17–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice.  SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (the SDN List) based on OFAC’s determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202–622–2420; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance &amp; Evaluation, tel.: 202–622–2490; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622–2480; or Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202–622–4855. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:</div>

IRS Seeks ETAAC Nominations

Internal Revenue Service

The IRS has announced that it is accepting nominations, due by February 14, for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee.

The IRS has announced that it is accepting nominations, due by February 14, for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee.