[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 236 (Friday, December 9, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 73327]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-7155]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury--IRS, in accordance with Title
XI. Section 11144 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) invites the
general public and other Federal and state agencies to take this
opportunity to comment on and have their comments considered in the
studies mandated by this section.
DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 7,
2006 to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written correspondence to Thomas P. Colaiezzi,
Chief, SB/SE Research-PHL, Internal Revenue Service, 600 Arch Street,
Room 7204, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the SAFETEA-LU sections should be directed to the address
listed in the ADDRESSES section in this document or via e-mail to
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Abstract: Title XI, section 11144 of SAFETEA-LU, enacted on August
10, 2005, directs the Secretary of the Treasury (Secretary) to study
the use by trucks of highway motor fuel that is not used in the
propulsion of the vehicle. This will include vehicles carrying
equipment that is unrelated to the transportation function of the
vehicle and also where non-transportation equipment is run by a
separate motor. The Secretary is also proposing options for
implementing exemptions from tax for fuel used in non-transportation
uses, but only if the Secretary determines such exemptions are
administratively feasible. In addition, the Secretary is estimating the
amount of fuel consumed and pollutants emitted by trucks due to long-
term idling of diesel engines, and reporting on the cost of reducing
long-term idling through various technologies.
Affected Public: Businesses that use, produce, or distribute diesel
fuel or other products referenced in this section. Also affected are
state agencies that impose taxes on diesel fuels.
Thomas P. Colaiezzi,
Chief, Small Business/Self Employed Research.
[FR Doc. E5-7155 Filed 12-8-05; 8:45 am]
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