Bulletin No. 2009-18 May 4, 2009

the 24-month average segment rates; the funding transitional segment rates applicable for April 2009; and the minimum present value transitional rates for March 2009.

Announcement 2009–34, page 916. Request for comments on revenue procedure for sec- tion 403(b) prototype plans. The Service intends to establish a program for the pre-approval of prototype plans under section 403(b) of the Code. This announcement includes a draft revenue procedure that contains the Service’s proposed procedures for issuing opinion letters as to the acceptability under section 403(b) of the form of prototype plans. The Service posted draft sample plan language on the irs.gov website for use in drafting section 403(b) prototype plan. The Service seeks public input before finalizing these procedures and sample plan language, and invites interested persons to submit comments.