NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE The Department of Revenue proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 15 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with the Permanent Fund Dividend program, including the following: (1) (2) 15 AAC 23.103(a) is proposed to be changed as follows: to clarify that the requirements of an application for a permanent fund dividend will be defined by the department. 15 AAC 23.123(d) is proposed to be changed as follows: to clarify the requirements of a power of attorney that will suffice as authorization to apply for a permanent fund dividend on behalf of another as allowed under Alaska law. 15 AAC 23.133(c) is proposed to be changed as follows: to lengthen the period of time in which an adult can file for a prior year dividend(s) that they may have been entitled to as minors and clarify that the requirements of an application for a prior year dividend will be defined by the department. 15 AAC 23.143 (a) (3) is proposed to be changed as follows: to clarify the relevant time period the department will consider in determining whether an applicant has taken an action(s) inconsistent with an intent to remain in Alaska indefinitely. 15 AAC 23.143(d) (3) is proposed to be changed as follows: to clarify that an applicant who claims a non-resident motor vehicle tax exemption during a specified time period will be denied a dividend. 15 AAC 23.143 (d) (6) is proposed to be changed as follows: to clarify that an applicant who claims an out-of-state homestead property tax exemption, during a specified period of time, that required the applicant to be a resident of that state will be denied a dividend. 15 AAC 23.163 (c) (1) (B) is proposed to be changed as follows: to clarify which accrediting agencies will be considered by the department in determining if an applicant qualifies for a postsecondary education allowable absence. 15 AAC 23.213 (h) (1) is proposed to be repealed to eliminate the need for government agencies garnishing dividends by magnetic means to provide the department with the aggregate amount being levied. 15 AAC 23.213 (i) is proposed to be amended as follows: to establish the processing priority for garnishments received by the various offices. 15 AAC 23.223 (b) (2) is proposed to be amended as follows: to allow direct deposit of dividend payments to institutions outside the State of Alaska. 15 AAC 23.223 (b) (4) is proposed to be amended as follows: to allow communications from institutions outside the State of Alaska. 15 AAC 23.253 (a) is proposed to be amended as follows: to clarify what application and eligibility information can be disclosed by the department. 15 AAC 23.993 is proposed to be amended as follows: to add a paragraph to define “eGarns” as meaning the acronym used for electronically filed garnishments. 15 AAC 23.993 is proposed to be amended as follows: to add a paragraph to define the term “furnish an application form” for purposes of AS 43.23.015(b).
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You may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to Debbie Richter at Permanent Fund Dividend Division, P.O. Box 110460, Juneau, AK 99811-0460 or by email to Debbie.Richter@alaska.gov . The comments must be received no later than 5:00 pm. On October 20th, 2007. For a copy of the proposed regulation changes, contact Debbie Richter at the address above or 907-4654785. The draft regulations are also available on the division’s web site at www.pfd.alaska.gov .
After the public comment period ends, the Department of Revenue will either adopt these or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action on them. The language of the final regulations may be different from that of the proposed regulations. YOU SHOULD COMMENT DURING THE TIME ALLOWED IF YOUR INTERESTS COULD BE AFFECTED. Written comments received are public records and are subject to public inspection. Statutory Authority: AS 43.23.015; AS 43.23.055. Statutes Being Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: AS 43.23.005; AS 43.23.008; AS 43.23.011; AS 43.23.015; AS 43.23.017; AS 43.23.055; AS 43.23.065. Fiscal Information: appropriation. The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased
__________________________ Deborah M. Richter, Director Permanent Fund Dividend Division Department of Revenue