EMPLOYEE PLANS

Notice 2004–59, page 447. Alternative deficit reduction election; amendment fol- lowing election. This notice provides guidance on the restrictions that are placed on plan amendments following an employer’s election of the alternative deficit reduction contribution under § 412(l)(12) of the Code and section 302(d)(12) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as added by section 102 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004.