Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 22003-22004 [2014-08874]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 75 / Friday, April 18, 2014 / Notices Donald C., ‘‘Accident Rate Potential: An Application of Multiple Regression Analysis of a Poisson Process,’’ Journal of American Statistical Association, June 1971). A 1964 California Driver Record Study prepared by the California Department of Motor Vehicles concluded that the best overall crash predictor for both concurrent and nonconcurrent events is the number of single convictions. This study used 3 consecutive years of data, comparing the experiences of drivers in the first 2 years with their experiences in the final year. Applying principles from these studies to the past 3-year record of the 58 applicants, two of the drivers were involved in crashes and six were convicted of moving violations in a CMV. All the applicants achieved a record of safety while driving with their vision impairment, demonstrating the likelihood that they have adapted their driving skills to accommodate their condition. As the applicants’ ample driving histories with their vision deficiencies are good predictors of future performance, FMCSA concludes their ability to drive safely can be projected into the future. We believe that the applicants’ intrastate driving experience and history provide an adequate basis for predicting their ability to drive safely in interstate commerce. Intrastate driving, like interstate operations, involves substantial driving on highways on the interstate system and on other roads built to interstate standards. Moreover, driving in congested urban areas exposes the driver to more pedestrian and vehicular traffic than exists on interstate highways. Faster reaction to traffic and traffic signals is generally required because distances between them are more compact. These conditions tax visual capacity and driver response just as intensely as interstate driving conditions. The veteran drivers in this proceeding have operated CMVs safely under those conditions for at least 3 years, most for much longer. Their experience and driving records lead us to believe that each applicant is capable of operating in interstate commerce as safely as he/she has been performing in intrastate commerce. Consequently, FMCSA finds that exempting these applicants from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption. For this reason, the Agency is granting the exemptions for the 2-year period allowed by 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 to the 58 applicants listed in the notice of February 25, 2014 (79 FR 10606). VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:54 Apr 17, 2014 Jkt 232001 We recognize that the vision of an applicant may change and affect his/her ability to operate a CMV as safely as in the past. As a condition of the exemption, therefore, FMCSA will impose requirements on the 58 individuals consistent with the grandfathering provisions applied to drivers who participated in the Agency’s vision waiver program. Those requirements are found at 49 CFR 391.64(b) and include the following: (1) That each individual be physically examined every year (a) by an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the better eye continues to meet the requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) and (b) by a medical examiner who attests that the individual is otherwise physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that each individual provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s or optometrist’s report to the medical examiner at the time of the annual medical examination; and (3) that each individual provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver’s qualification file, or keep a copy in his/her driver’s qualification file if he/she is selfemployed. The driver must have a copy of the certification when driving, for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. Discussion of Comments FMCSA received two comments in this proceeding. The comment is discussed below. Lee Black is in favor of granting Jerry P. Lindesmith a vision exemption. An anonymous commenter is in favor of granting David R. Knobloch a vision exemption. Conclusion Based upon its evaluation of the 58 exemption applications, FMCSA exempts Thomas R. Abbott (TN), John M. Alfano (MI), Corey L. Amans (WI), Bruce V. Anderson (MN), Alan A. Andrews (ME), Franklin D. Bailey (GA), Felipe Bayron (WI), Tomas Benavidez, Jr. (ID), Michael S. Broadway (OR), Gary A. Budde (IL), Darrell L. Canupp (MI), Mark W. Castleman (MN), Lorimer E. Christianson (IA), James R. Crum (IL), Travis C. Denzler (MN), Joseph O. Dickerson (MO), Charles S. Duvell (PA), David L. Dykes (FL), Daniel L. Fedder (IL), Edward A. Flitton (UT), Juan C. Gallo-Gomez (CT), Michael Giagnacova (PA), Andeberhan O. Gidey (WA), Christopher I. Goodwin (NC), Luis A. Gomez-Banda (NV), Kevin G. Karow (WI), David R. Knobloch (MI), Gregory L. Kockelman (MN), Perry T. Kolberg (GA), Mark A. La Fleur (MD), Dennis A. PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22003 Lindner (ND), Jerry P. Lindesmith (OK), Jorge S. Lopez (CA), Thomas J. Mavraganis (IL), Douglas P. McEachern (MN), Merton H. Miller (MN), Charles R. Morris, Jr. (OH), John Murray (WA), Michael S. Nichols (GA), Dino J. Pires (CT), Anthony S. Poindexter (MO), William S. Pusey (MD), Joe A. Root (MN), Daryl A. Roskam (TN), Chance T. Rupert (OK), Phil N. Schad (MO), Glen A. Schroeder (SD), Eric E. Scott (UT), Robert L. Sharp (WA), Glen A. Showalter (OR), Michael D. Singleton (IN), John B. Theres (IL), Robert S. Waltz (ME), Ronald L. Walker (FL), Charles G. Warshun, Jr. (NY), Willard H. Weerts (IL), Vernon J. Wenger (IA), and Donald G. Wilcox, Jr. (OR) from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), subject to the requirements cited above (49 CFR 391.64(b)). In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each exemption will be valid for 2 years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked if: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315. If the exemption is still effective at the end of the 2-year period, the person may apply to FMCSA for a renewal under procedures in effect at that time. Issued on: April 9, 2014. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2014–08853 Filed 4–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request April 15, 2014. The Department of the Treasury will submit the following information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13, on or after the date of publication of this notice. DATES: Comments should be received on or before May 19, 2014 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the burden estimate, or any other aspect of the information collection, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to (1) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1 22004 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 75 / Friday, April 18, 2014 / Notices Treasury, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or email at OIRA_Submission@ OMB.EOP.gov and (2) Treasury PRA Clearance Officer, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite 8140, Washington, DC 20220, or email at PRA@treasury.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 927–5331, email at PRA@treasury.gov, or the entire information collection request may be found at www.reginfo.gov. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES OMB Number: 1545–1349. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Title: Cognitive and Psychological Research. Abstract: The proposed research will improve the quality of the data collection by examining the psychological and cognitive aspects of methods and procedures such as: Interviewing processes, forms redesign, survey and tax collection technology and operating procedures (internal and external in nature). Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Burden Hours: 30,000. OMB Number: 1545–1360. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: TD 8612—Income, Gift and Estate Tax (PS–102–88). Abstract: This regulation concerns the availability of the gift and estate tax marital deduction when the donee spouse or the surviving spouse is not a United States citizen. The regulation provides guidance to individuals or fiduciaries: (1) For making a qualified domestic trust election on the estate tax return of a decedent whose surviving spouse is not a United States citizen in order that the estate may obtain the marital deduction, and (2) for filing the annual returns that such an election may require. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 6,150. OMB Number: 1545–1628. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: TD 8855—Communications Excise Tax; Prepaid Telephone Cards (REG–118620–97). Abstract: Carriers must keep certain information documenting their sales of prepaid telephone cards to other carriers to avoid responsibility for collecting tax. The regulations provide rules for the VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:54 Apr 17, 2014 Jkt 232001 application of the communication excise tax to prepaid telephone cards. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 34. OMB Number: 1545–1642. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: TD 8853 (Final), Recharacterizing Financing Arrangements Involving Fast-Pay Stock. Abstract: Section 1.7701(l)–3 recharacterizes fast-pay arrangements. Certain participants in such arrangements must file a statement that includes the name of the corporation that issued the fast-pay stock, and (to the extent the filing taxpayer knows or has reason to know) the terms of the fast-pay stock, the date on which it was issued, and the names and taxpayer identification numbers of any shareholders of any class of stock that is not traded on an established securities market. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 50. OMB Number: 1545–1898. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Revenue Procedure 2004–47, Simplified Alternate Procedure for Making Late Reverse QTIP Election. Abstract: This revenue procedure provides a simplified alternate procedure (in lieu of requesting a letter ruling) for certain executors of estates and trustees of trusts to request relief to make a late reverse qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) election under section 2652 of the Code. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 54. OMB Number: 1545–2091. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: TD 9512—Nuclear Decommissioning Costs. Abstract: Statutory changes under section 468A of the Internal Revenue Code permit taxpayers that have been subject to limitations on contributions to qualified nuclear decommissioning funds in previous years to make a contribution to the fund of the previously-excluded amount. The final regulation provides guidance concerning the calculation of the amount of the contribution and the manner of making the contribution. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 2,500. Dawn D. Wolfgang, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–08874 Filed 4–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Financial Research Advisory Committee Office of Financial Research, Treasury. ACTION: Financial Research Advisory Committee–Notice of Charter Renewal and Solicitation of Applications for Committee Membership. AGENCY: The charter for the Financial Research Advisory Committee has been renewed for a two-year period beginning April 4, 2014. The Office of Financial Research seeks applications from individuals who wish to serve on the Committee. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrea B. Ianniello, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Financial Research, Department of the Treasury, (202) 622– 3002. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, (Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2 § 1–16, as amended), the Treasury Department established a Financial Research Advisory Committee (Committee) to provide advice and recommendations to the Office of Financial Research (OFR) and to assist the OFR in carrying out its duties and authorities. (I) Authorities of the OFR The OFR was established under Title I of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub.L. 111–203, July 21, 2010). The purpose of the OFR is to support the Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council) in fulfilling the purposes and duties of the Council and to support the Council’s member agencies by: —Collecting data on behalf of the Council, and providing such data to the Council and member agencies; —Standardizing the types and formats of data reported and collected; —Performing applied research and essential long-term research; —Developing tools for risk measurement and monitoring; —Performing other related services; —Making the results of the activities of the OFR available to financial regulatory agencies; and —Assisting such member agencies in determining the types and formats of E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 15, 2014.
    The Department of the Treasury will submit the following 
information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13, on or after the date of 
publication of this notice.

DATES: Comments should be received on or before May 19, 2014 to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the burden estimate, or any other 
aspect of the information collection, including suggestions for 
reducing the burden, to (1) Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for

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Treasury, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 
20503, or email at OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.gov and (2) Treasury PRA 
Clearance Officer, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite 8140, Washington, 
DC 20220, or email at PRA@treasury.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submission(s) may be 
obtained by calling (202) 927-5331, email at PRA@treasury.gov, or the 
entire information collection request may be found at www.reginfo.gov.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

    OMB Number: 1545-1349.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Title: Cognitive and Psychological Research.
    Abstract: The proposed research will improve the quality of the 
data collection by examining the psychological and cognitive aspects of 
methods and procedures such as: Interviewing processes, forms redesign, 
survey and tax collection technology and operating procedures (internal 
and external in nature).
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Burden Hours: 30,000.

    OMB Number: 1545-1360.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.
    Title: TD 8612--Income, Gift and Estate Tax (PS-102-88).
    Abstract: This regulation concerns the availability of the gift and 
estate tax marital deduction when the donee spouse or the surviving 
spouse is not a United States citizen. The regulation provides guidance 
to individuals or fiduciaries: (1) For making a qualified domestic 
trust election on the estate tax return of a decedent whose surviving 
spouse is not a United States citizen in order that the estate may 
obtain the marital deduction, and (2) for filing the annual returns 
that such an election may require.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 6,150.

    OMB Number: 1545-1628.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.
    Title: TD 8855--Communications Excise Tax; Prepaid Telephone Cards 
(REG-118620-97).
    Abstract: Carriers must keep certain information documenting their 
sales of prepaid telephone cards to other carriers to avoid 
responsibility for collecting tax. The regulations provide rules for 
the application of the communication excise tax to prepaid telephone 
cards.
    Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 34.

    OMB Number: 1545-1642.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.
    Title: TD 8853 (Final), Recharacterizing Financing Arrangements 
Involving Fast-Pay Stock.
    Abstract: Section 1.7701(l)-3 recharacterizes fast-pay 
arrangements. Certain participants in such arrangements must file a 
statement that includes the name of the corporation that issued the 
fast-pay stock, and (to the extent the filing taxpayer knows or has 
reason to know) the terms of the fast-pay stock, the date on which it 
was issued, and the names and taxpayer identification numbers of any 
shareholders of any class of stock that is not traded on an established 
securities market.
    Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 50.

    OMB Number: 1545-1898.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.
    Title: Revenue Procedure 2004-47, Simplified Alternate Procedure 
for Making Late Reverse QTIP Election.
    Abstract: This revenue procedure provides a simplified alternate 
procedure (in lieu of requesting a letter ruling) for certain executors 
of estates and trustees of trusts to request relief to make a late 
reverse qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) election under 
section 2652 of the Code.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 54.

    OMB Number: 1545-2091.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.
    Title: TD 9512--Nuclear Decommissioning Costs.
    Abstract: Statutory changes under section 468A of the Internal 
Revenue Code permit taxpayers that have been subject to limitations on 
contributions to qualified nuclear decommissioning funds in previous 
years to make a contribution to the fund of the previously-excluded 
amount. The final regulation provides guidance concerning the 
calculation of the amount of the contribution and the manner of making 
the contribution.
    Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 2,500.

Dawn D. Wolfgang,
Treasury PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-08874 Filed 4-17-14; 8:45 am]
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