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The Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Treasury Department has announced the prompt payment interest rate for the period from January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025. The interest rate is set at 4 5/8 percent per year. This rate is used to calculate interest penalties owed by government agencies to businesses when they fail to pay for goods or services on time. The interest is calculated from the day after the payment was due until the payment is made.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), part of the Treasury Department, is asking for public comments on its information collection related to the "Uniform Interagency Transfer Agent Registration and Deregistration Forms." This request is part of their efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The forms, known as TA-1 and TA-W, are used by national banks and Federal savings associations to register or deregister as transfer agents for securities. The OCC wants feedback on whether these forms are needed, if their time estimates are accurate, and how they might improve the process. Comments about this information collection must be submitted by March 15, 2021.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), under the Treasury Department, is issuing corrections to the final regulations related to unrelated business taxable income for exempt organizations, which were initially published on December 2, 2020. These amendments are intended to correct errors in the original text, ensuring accurate guidance for organizations in determining and calculating their unrelated business income. The corrections, effective on February 12, 2021, involve small textual edits within the tax regulations.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department have announced a change in the time for an upcoming meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Special Projects Committee. Originally set for 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, the meeting will now take place at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. The meeting is open to the public, who may offer comments or submit written statements but must notify Antoinette Ross beforehand to participate. All other details of the meeting remain unchanged.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced agreements for six social impact partnership projects under the Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA), amounting to $46.9 million. These projects, located in cities like Boise, Jacksonville, and New York City, as well as counties in Delaware and South Carolina, aim to address various social challenges such as homelessness, healthcare costs, and early childhood development. Each project outlines specific outcome goals, including healthcare and housing improvements, and defines metrics to evaluate success, with savings estimated for federal, state, and local governments if targets are met. The interventions span various timelines, with detailed methodologies planned for assessing their impact.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury has removed specific names from its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. These individuals had their property and interests blocked under sanctions related to the West Bank. This change follows an Executive Order issued on January 20, 2025, which revoked a previous order from February 1, 2024, that had imposed the sanctions. As a result of this action, the affected individuals' assets are no longer blocked.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), part of the Treasury Department, has announced a public hearing on proposed regulations related to a new rule that gives a 60-day delay on certain tax-related deadlines due to federally declared disasters. The hearing will take place on March 23, 2021, via teleconference, and individuals interested in speaking must submit their outlines by March 15, 2021. Anyone wishing to attend or testify at the hearing should send an email to the IRS to receive dial-in information. For more details on the hearing and participation, individuals can contact the IRS through the provided phone numbers or email.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for public comments on information collections related to the Payout Requirements for Type III Supporting Organizations that are not functionally integrated. This is part of their ongoing efforts to reduce the paperwork burden as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is interested in feedback on several aspects, including the necessity and accuracy of the information collected, ways to improve its quality, and methods to reduce the burden on respondents. Comments should be sent by April 19, 2021, to ensure consideration.

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service in the Department of the Treasury announced new and increased fees for surety and reinsuring companies. These fees apply to various certifications and renewals, including those for Complementary, Alien, and Admitted Reinsurers. The changes, justified by the costs of analyzing company applications and financials, are set to become effective on January 1, 2025. This fee adjustment is supported by laws allowing the government to charge for specific services that benefit companies.

A correction has been made to a rule document from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the Treasury Department. In the issue from January 28, 2021, there was a mistake in the table titled "Table 1" on page 7349. The date originally said "[INSERT DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER]" and has now been corrected to "January 28, 2021." This adjustment ensures accurate information is provided in the document.