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against airlines that code-share, or deny warrant consultations with State and Issued in Washington, DC, on February 8,
access to airlines that code-share, local governments. 2006.
because code-sharing has become a Norman Y. Mineta,
widespread practice since the Board Taking of Private Property Secretary of Transportation.
adopted the rules and travel agents and This rule will not effect a taking of [FR Doc. 06–1550 Filed 2–17–06; 8:45 am]
airlines should have some ability to private property or otherwise have BILLING CODE 4910–62–P
keep systems from discriminating taking implications under Executive
against code-share services. 70 FR
Order 12630, Government Actions and
16994. We invited interested persons to DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Interference with Constitutionally
submit comments on these findings
Protected Property Rights.
under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. No Internal Revenue Service
one submitted comments on our Civil Justice Reform
reasoning. 26 CFR Part 1
The Regulatory Flexibility Act This rule meets applicable standards
requires us to publish a final regulatory in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive [TD 9250]
flexibility analysis that considers such Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to RIN 1545–BD46
matters as the impact of a rule on small minimize litigation, eliminate
entities if the rule would have ‘‘a ambiguity, and reduce burden. Application of Section 367 in Cross
significant economic impact on a Border Section 304 Transactions;
substantial number of small entities.’’ 5 Protection of Children
Certain Transfers of Stock Involving
U.S.C. 605(b). For the reasons stated We have analyzed this rule under Foreign Corporations
above, I certify that the elimination of Executive Order 13045, Protection of
our rule on the treatment of code-share AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Children from Environmental Heath Treasury.
operations will not have a significant Risks and Safety Risks. This rule does
economic impact on a substantial ACTION: Final regulations.
not concern an environmental risk to
number of small entities. No final
health or risk to safety that may SUMMARY: This document contains final
regulatory flexibility analysis is
disproportionately affect children. regulations that address the interaction
therefore required for this action.
Our final rule contains no direct of section 304 and section 367. These
Consultation and Coordination With
reporting, recordkeeping, or other regulations provide that section 367(a)
Tribal Governments
compliance requirements that would and (b) do not apply to a deemed
affect small entities. There are no other This rule will not have tribal section 351 exchange resulting from a
federal rules that duplicate, overlap, or implications, will not impose section 304(a)(1) transaction. These
conflict with our proposed rules. substantial direct compliance costs on regulations may apply to taxpayers
Indian tribal governments, and will not transferring stock to related foreign
Assistance for Small Entities corporations.
preempt tribal law. Therefore, it is
Under section 213(a) of the Small exempt from the consultation DATES: Effective Date: This regulation is
Business Regulatory Enforcement requirements of Executive Order 13175. effective February 21, 2006.
Fairness Act of 1996, Public Law 104– No tribal implications were identified Applicability Dates: For dates of
121, we want to assist small entities in during the comment period. applicability, see § 1.367(a)–3(e)(1)(G)
understanding the proposed rule so that and § 1.367(b)–6(a)(1).
they can better evaluate its effects on Energy Effects
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
them and participate in the rulemaking.
We have analyzed this rule under Tasheaya L. Warren Ellison, (202) 622–
If the final rule would affect your small
Executive Order 13211, Actions 3870 (not a toll-free call).
business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions Concerning Regulations That SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
concerning its provisions or options for Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Background
compliance, please consult Thomas Ray Distribution, or Use. We have
at (202) 366–4731. determined that this is not classified as On May 25, 2005, the IRS and
a ‘‘significant energy action’’ under that Treasury published in the Federal
Paperwork Reduction Act order because it is a ‘‘significant Register a notice of proposed
The final rule contains no collection- regulatory action’’ under Executive rulemaking (REG–127740–04; 2005–24
of-information requirements subject to Order 12866 and it would not have a I.R.B. 1254; [70 FR 30036]) under
the Paperwork Reduction Act, Public significant adverse effect on the supply, section 367(a) and (b) of the Internal
Law 96–511, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35. See distribution, or use of energy. Revenue Code (proposed regulations)
57 FR at 43834. pursuant to the regulatory authority
Environment under section 367. The proposed
Federalism Implications regulations would provide that if,
Our final rule will have no substantial This rule will have no significant pursuant to section 304(a)(1), a U.S
direct effects on the States, on the impact on the environment. person is treated as transferring stock of
relationship between the National List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 256 a domestic or foreign corporation to a
Government and the States, or on the foreign corporation in exchange for
distribution of power and Air carriers, Antitrust. stock of such foreign corporation in a
responsibilities among the various transaction to which section 351(a)
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levels of government. Therefore, in PART 256—[REMOVED AND applies, such deemed section 351
accordance with Executive Order 13132, RESERVED] exchange is not a transfer to a foreign
dated August 4, 1999, we have corporation subject to section 367(a).
determined that it does not present ■ Accordingly the Department removes The proposed regulations would further
sufficient federalism implications to and reserves 14 CFR part 256. provide that if, pursuant to section

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304(a)(1), a foreign corporation is Under current law, certain section exchange for F2 stock in a transaction to
treated as acquiring the stock of another 304(a)(1) transactions can also be which section 351(a) applies, and then
foreign corporation in a transaction to subject to section 367. The result of this F2 had redeemed such deemed issued
which section 351(a) applies, such overlapping application is considerable stock.
deemed section 351 exchange is not an complexity, uncertainty, and the risk of These commentators posit that P in
acquisition subject to section 367(b). multiple income inclusions. In such a the above example may not recognize
A public hearing was not held with transaction, a U.S. person could income or gain because the adjusted
respect to the proposed regulations recognize income (dividend or capital basis of both the F2 stock that is treated
because no requests to speak were gain) equal to the built-in gain in the as being issued in the deemed section
received. However, several written stock of the issuing corporation under 351 exchange, and the adjusted basis of
comments were received. section 367, and income (dividend or the F2 stock already held by P prior to
After consideration of the comments, capital gain) pursuant to section 304. the transaction, is available for
the proposed regulations are adopted, as The total income recognized could reduction under section 301(c)(2). On
revised by this Treasury decision. The exceed the fair market value of the these particular facts (i.e., no earnings
comments received and the revisions transferred stock of the issuing and profits in either the acquiring
are discussed below. corporation. corporation or the issuing corporation),
The proposed regulations would this basis position would mean that
Explanation of Provisions and exclude from the application of sections income or gain is not recognized as a
Summary of Comments 367(a) and (b) a deemed section 351 result of the transaction. The IRS and
A. Nonapplication of Section 367(a) and exchange that arises by reason of a the Treasury believe, however, that
(b) to Deemed Section 351 Exchanges transaction described in section current law does not provide for the
304(a)(1). The IRS and the Treasury recovery of the basis of any shares other
Section 304(a)(1) generally provides
believe that the interests of the than the basis of the F2 stock deemed
that, for purposes of sections 302 and government are protected, and the to be received by P in the section 351(a)
303, if one or more persons are in policies underlying section 367(a) and exchange (which would take a basis
control of each of two corporations and (b) are preserved, in a section 304(a)(1) equal to P’s basis in the F1 stock). Thus,
in return for property one of the transaction without regard to the in the case described, P would recognize
corporations (the acquiring corporation) application of section 367. The IRS and $100x of gain under section 301(c)(3)
acquires stock in the other corporation Treasury believe that, in most or all (the built-in gain on the F1 stock), and
(the issuing corporation) from the cases, the income recognized in a P would continue to have a $100x basis
person (or persons) so in control, then section 304 transaction will equal or in its F2 stock that it holds after the
such property shall be treated as a exceed the transferor’s inherent gain in transaction. This issue will be addressed
distribution in redemption of the the stock of the issuing corporation as part of a larger project regarding the
acquiring corporation stock. To the transferred to the foreign acquiring recovery of basis in all redemptions
extent the distribution is treated as a corporation. Elimination of the treated as section 301 distributions. This
distribution to which section 301 application of section 367(a) and (b) in larger project will be the subject of
applies, the transferor and the acquiring this context will also serve the interests future guidance. Comments are
corporation are treated as if (1) the of sound tax administration by creating requested about the appropriate
transferor transferred the stock of the greater certainty and simplicity in these treatment of basis in such redemptions.
issuing corporation to the acquiring transactions, and by avoiding the over-
corporation in exchange for stock of the B. Adjustments Under Section 304(b)(6)
inclusion of income that could result
acquiring corporation in a transaction to when section 367 and section 304 both Section 304(b)(6) provides that in the
which section 351(a) applies, and (2) the apply to such transactions. As a result, case of any acquisition to which section
acquiring corporation then redeemed this Treasury decision finalizes the 304(a) applies, where the acquiring or
the stock it is treated as having issued. proposed regulations and makes section issuing corporation is a foreign
Under section 301(c)(1), the distribution 367(a) and (b) inapplicable to deemed corporation, the Secretary shall
is first treated as a dividend to the section 351 exchanges pursuant to prescribe regulations, as appropriate, in
extent of certain earnings and profits of section 304(a)(1) transactions. order to eliminate a multiple inclusion
the acquiring corporation and the Commentators did note that in certain of any item in income and to provide
issuing corporation. See sections 316 cases, depending on how the basis and appropriate basis adjustments
and 304(b). Then under section distribution rules are applied, the (including modifications to the
301(c)(2) and (3), the remaining portion amount of income recognized under application of sections 959 and 961).
of the distribution is applied against and section 304(a) may not equal or exceed The preamble to the proposed
reduces the adjusted basis of the stock, the transferor’s inherent gain in the regulations requested comments on
and finally is treated as gain from the stock of the issuing corporation. In the basis adjustments under section
sale or exchange of property. example cited, P, a domestic 304(b)(6). The preamble also requested
Section 367(a)(1) provides that if, in corporation, owns all the stock of F1 comments regarding similar adjustments
connection with certain nonrecognition and F2, both of which are foreign that could be made outside the context
transactions, including section 351, a corporations. P has an adjusted basis of of section 304(b)(6).
United States person transfers property $0 in its F1 stock and $100x in its F2 Several comments were received in
to a foreign corporation, such foreign stock. P’s stock of F1 and F2 each has response to this request, and will be
corporation shall not, for purposes of a fair market value of $100x. Neither F1 considered in a separate guidance
determining the extent to which gain nor F2 has current or accumulated project. The IRS and Treasury request
shall be recognized on such transfer, be earnings and profits. P sells its F1 stock additional comments on section
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considered to be a corporation. In to F2 for its fair market value of $100x 304(b)(6), particularly comments that
addition, certain section 351 exchanges in a transaction subject to section would take into account the effect of
can cause the exchanging shareholder to 304(a)(1). Under section 304(a)(1), the section 362(e), enacted on October 22,
include in income a deemed dividend transaction is treated as if P had 2004, by the American Jobs Creation Act
under section 367(b). § 1.367(b)–4. transferred its F1 stock to F2 in of 2004 (Pub. L. 108–357).

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Comments also were received D. Effective Dates Adoption of Amendments to the


regarding the application of section 959 Regulations
to previously taxed amounts in The proposed regulations stated that
connection with section 304(a)(1) the rules would apply to section ■Accordingly, 26 CFR part 1 is
transactions. These comments are being 304(a)(1) transactions occurring on or amended as follows:
considered in a separate guidance after the date of publication of the
regulations in the Federal Register. PART 1—INCOME TAXES
project under section 959, and therefore
are not addressed in these final Several commentators requested that the ■ Paragraph 1. The authority citation
regulations. final regulations be made retroactive at for part 1 continues to read, in part, as
the election of the taxpayer. follows:
C. Transfer of Issuing Stock in Return
for Property and Stock of Acquiring These final regulations adopt the Authority: 26 U.S.C. 7805 * * *
general effective date contained in the
The proposed regulations would ■ Par. 2. Section 1.367(a)–3 is amended
proposed regulations and therefore
apply to exclude a section 351 exchange as follows:
apply to section 304(a)(1) transactions
from the application of section 367(a) ■ 1. A sentence is added to paragraph
only to the extent the exchange is occurring on or after February 21, 2006.
In response to the comments received, (a) immediately following the second
treated as such by reason of section sentence.
304(a)(1). Thus, section 367(a) would however, the final regulations provide
that taxpayers may rely on the final ■ 2. The new fourth sentence of
continue to apply to applicable transfers
of property subject to section 351 by regulations for all (but not less than all) paragraph (a) is amended by removing
reason other than the operation of section 304(a)(1) transactions that the language ‘‘However’’ and adding ‘‘In
section 304(a)(1). occurred in all their open tax years; in addition’’ in its place.
One commentator notes that the such cases, any gain recognition ■ 3. Adding new paragraph (e)(1)(G).
proposed regulations would not address agreements filed pursuant to § 1.367(a)– The additions read as follows:
the treatment of stock sales for an 8 with respect to such transactions shall
§ 1.367(a)–3 Treatment of transfers of
amount less than the fair market value terminate and have no further effect.
stock or securities to foreign corporations.
of the transferred stock where the
Effect on Other Documents (a) In general. * * * However, if,
acquiring corporation would be deemed
to issue stock to the transferor other pursuant to section 304(a)(1), a U.S.
Rev. Rul. 91–5 (1991–1 C.B. 114) and person is treated as transferring stock of
than as a result of the application of Rev. Rul. 92–86 (1992–2 C.B. 199) are
section 304(a)(1). See, for example, a domestic or foreign corporation to a
modified to the extent inconsistent with foreign corporation in exchange for
section 367(c)(2). The commentator these regulations.
states that in such a case the transfer stock of such foreign corporation in a
would be, in part, a section 304(a)(1) Special Analyses transaction to which section 351(a)
transaction and, in part, a section 351(a) applies, such deemed section 351
exchange (other than by reason of The IRS and the Treasury have exchange is not a transfer to a foreign
section 304(a)(1)). The commentator determined that the adoption of these corporation subject to section
requests guidance on such transactions, regulations is not a significant 367(a). * * *
including, for example, whether such a regulatory action as defined in * * * * *
transaction would be bifurcated and, if Executive Order 12866. Therefore, a (e) * * * (1) * * *
so, how the basis in the transferred regulatory assessment is not required. It (G) Except as otherwise provided in
stock would be allocated between the has also been determined that section this paragraph (e)(1)(G), the third
two parts of the transaction. The same 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure sentence of paragraph (a) of this section
bifurcation and related issues occur in Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 5) does not apply shall apply to section 304(a)(1)
section 304(a)(1) transactions where the to these regulations and because these transactions occurring on or after
acquiring corporation actually issues its regulations do not impose a collection February 21, 2006. However, taxpayers
own stock in partial consideration for of information on small entities, a may rely on the third sentence of
the stock of the issuing corporation. Regulatory Flexibility Analysis under paragraph (a) of this section for all
As was the case with the proposed the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. section 304(a)(1) transactions occurring
regulations, these final regulations only chapter 6) does not apply. Pursuant to in open tax years; in such cases any gain
apply to the extent of deemed section section 7805(f) of the Internal Revenue recognition agreements filed pursuant to
351 exchanges resulting from section Code, the notice of proposed rulemaking § 1.367(a)–8 with respect to such
304(a)(1) transactions. In addition, these was submitted to the Chief Counsel for transactions shall terminate and have no
regulations could apply to certain Advocacy of the Small Business further effect.
transactions that are, in part, still Administration for comment on its * * * * *
subject to the stock transfer rules of impact on small business. ■ Par. 3. In § 1.367(b)–4, a sentence is
section 367(a) (e.g., a section 304(a)(1)
Drafting Information added to paragraph (a) immediately
transaction in which both acquiring
following the first sentence to read as
stock and property are used as
The principal author of these follows:
consideration). The issues raised by this
commentator are relevant to a wide regulations is Tasheaya L. Warren
§ 1.367(b)–4 Acquisition of foreign
range of transactions, and are not Ellison, Office of the Associate Chief corporate stock or assets by a foreign
limited to section 304 transactions that Counsel (International). However, other corporation in certain nonrecognition
are subject to these regulations. As a personnel from the IRS and Treasury transactions.
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result, the IRS and Treasury believe that participated in their development. (a) Scope. * * * However, if pursuant
the resolution of these issues is beyond List of Subjects in 26 CFR Part 1 to section 304(a)(1), a foreign acquiring
the scope of this project, and this corporation is treated as acquiring the
comment is not addressed in these final Income taxes, Reporting and stock of a foreign acquired corporation
regulations. recordkeeping requirements. in a transaction to which section 351(a)

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applies, such deemed section 351 Federal Register with an invitation to this subsection is essential to prevent
exchange is not an acquisition subject to comment. No comments were received. access of information by record subjects
section 367(b). * * * This rule relates to individuals rather that may invade third party privacy;
* * * * * than small business entities. frustrate the investigative process;
Nevertheless, pursuant to the jeopardize the legitimate correctional
■ Par. 4. In § 1.367(b)–6, paragraph
requirements of the Regulatory interests of safety, security and good
(a)(1) is amended by adding a sentence
Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, this order to prison facilities; or otherwise
to the end to read as follows:
rule will not have a significant compromise, impede, or interfere with
§ 1.367(b)–6 Effective dates and economic impact on a substantial BOP or other law enforcement agency
coordination rule number of small entities. activities.
(a) Effective date—(1) In general. (4) From the amendment provisions of
List of Subjects in 28 CFR Part 16 subsection (d) because amendment of
* * * The second sentence of paragraph
(a) in § 1.367(b)–4 shall apply to section Administrative Practices and the records may interfere with law
304(a)(1) transactions occurring on or Procedure, Freedom of Information Act, enforcement operations and would
after February 21, 2006; however, Government in the Sunshine Act, and impose an impossible administrative
taxpayers may rely on this sentence for Privacy Act. burden by requiring that, in addition to
all section 304(a)(1) transactions ■ Pursuant to the authority vested in the efforts to ensure accuracy so as to
occurring in open tax years. Attorney General by 5 U.S.C. 552a and withstand possible judicial scrutiny, it
delegated to me by Attorney General would require that law enforcement
* * * * * information be continuously
Order No. 793–78, 28 CFR part 16 is
Mark E. Matthews, amended as follows: reexamined, even where the information
Deputy Commissioner for Services and may have been collected from the record
Enforcement. PART 16—PRODUCTION OR subject. Also, some of these records
Approved: February 8, 2006. DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL OR come from other Federal criminal
INFORMATION justice agencies or State, local and
Eric Solomon,
foreign jurisdictions, or from Federal
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the ■ 1. The authority for part 16 continues and State probation and judicial offices,
Treasury (Tax Policy). to read as follows: and it is administratively impossible to
[FR Doc. 06–1465 Filed 2–17–06; 8:45 am] Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301, 552, 552a, 552b(g) ensure that records comply with this
BILLING CODE 4830–01–P and 553; 18 U.S.C. 4203(a)(1); 28 U.S.C. 509, provision.
510, 534; 31 U.S.C. 3717 and 9701. (5) From subsection (e)(2) because the
■ 2. Section 16.97 is amended by adding nature of criminal and other
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE paragraphs (p) and (q) to read as investigative activities is such that vital
information about an individual can be
follows:
28 CFR Part 16 obtained from other persons who are
§ 16.97 Exemption of Bureau of Prisons familiar with such individual and his/
[AAG/A Order No. 004–2006] Systems—limited access. her activities. In such investigations it is
* * * * * not feasible to rely solely upon
Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation information furnished by the individual
(p) The following system of records is
AGENCY: Department of Justice. exempt from 5 U.S.C. 552a (c)(3) and concerning his/her own activities since
ACTION: Final rule. (4), (d)(1)–(4), (e)(2) and (3), (e)(5), and it may result in inaccurate information
(g): and compromise ongoing criminal
SUMMARY: The Department of Justice, Inmate Electronic Message Record investigations or correctional
Bureau of Prisons (Bureau or BOP), is System (JUSTICE /BOP–013). management decisions.
exempting a Privacy Act system of (q) These exemptions apply only to (6) From subsection (e)(3) because in
records from the following subsections the extent that information in this view of BOP’s operational
of the Privacy Act: (c)(3) and (4), (d)(1)– system is subject to exemption pursuant responsibilities, application of this
(4), (e)(2) and (3), (e)(5), and (g). This to 5 U.S.C. 552a (j)(2) and/or (k)(2). provision to the collection of
system of records is the ‘‘Inmate Where compliance would not appear to information is inappropriate.
Electronic Message Record System, interfere with or adversely affect the law Application of this provision could
(JUSTICE/BOP–013).’’ enforcement process, and/or where it provide the subject with substantial
The exemptions are necessary to may be appropriate to permit information which may in fact impede
preclude the compromise of institution individuals to contest the accuracy of the information gathering process or
security, to better ensure the safety of the information collected, the applicable compromise ongoing criminal
inmates, Bureau personnel and the exemption may be waived, either investigations or correctional
public, to better protect third party partially or totally, by the BOP. management decisions.
privacy, to protect law enforcement and Exemptions from the particular (7) From subsection (e)(5) because in
investigatory information, and/or to subsections are justified for the the collection and maintenance of
otherwise ensure the effective following reasons: information for law enforcement
performance of the Bureau’s law (1) From subsection (c)(3) to the purposes, it is impossible to determine
enforcement functions. extent that this system of records is in advance what information is
exempt from subsection (d), and for accurate, relevant, timely and complete.
DATES: This final rule is effective
such reasons as those cited for Material which may seem unrelated,
February 21, 2006. irrelevant or incomplete when collected
subsection (d) in paragraph (q)(3) below.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (2) From subsection (c)(4) to the may take on added meaning or
Mary Cahill, (202) 307–1823. extent that exemption from subsection significance at a later date or as an
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On (d) makes this exemption inapplicable. investigation progresses. Also, some of
November 16, 2005 (70 FR 69487), a (3) From the access provisions of these records may come from other
proposed rule was published in the subsection (d) because exemption from Federal, State, local and foreign law

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