This announcement provides guidance to domestic coal producers and exporters regarding the submission of claims for refund of the coal excise tax paid under section 4121 on coal exported on or after October 1, 1990, and on or before October 3, 2008. Claims must be filed by November 3, 2008.

This document solicits comments as to what should be included in implementing regulations (REG-123829-08) under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. Comments must be submitted on or before December 9, 2008.