Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project, 35159-35160 [E5-3086]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 115 / Thursday, June 16, 2005 / Notices be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: June 9, 2005. Allan Hopkins, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E5–3084 Filed 6–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P misleading and are in need of clarification. Correction of Publication Accordingly, the publication of the comment request for Revenue Procedure 2005–26, which was the subject of FR Doc. E5–2720, is corrected as follows: 1. On page 31015, column 1, in the heading, the title ‘‘Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 101177–05’’ is corrected to read ‘‘Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 2005– 26’’. 2. On page 31015, column 2, under the caption SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, the language ‘‘Revenue Procedure Number: Revenue Procedure 101177–05.’’ is corrected to read ‘‘Revenue Procedure Number: Revenue Procedure 2005–26.’’ Cynthia E. Grigsby, Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Legal Processing Division, Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and Administration). [FR Doc. E5–3085 Filed 6–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 2005– 26; Correction Internal Revenue Service Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Correction to notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document contains corrections to a notice and request for comments, which was published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 (70 FR 31015). This notice relates to the Department of the Treasury’s invitation to the general public to submit public comments on proposed and/or continuing information collections. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larnice Mack, (202) 622–3179 (not a toll-free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The notice and request for comments that is the subject of these corrections is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Need for Correction As published, the comment request for Revenue Procedure 2005–26 contains errors which may prove to be VerDate jul<14>2003 15:42 Jun 15, 2005 Jkt 205001 [REG–118662–98] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning existing final regulation, REG–118662–98 (TD 8873), New Technologies in Retirement Plans. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 15, 2005 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6510, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35159 copies of the regulations should be directed to Larnice Mack at Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622–3179, or through the Internet at (Larnice.Mack@irs.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: New Technologies in Retirement Plans. OMB Number: 1545–1632. Regulation Project Number: REG– 118662.98. Abstract: These regulations provide that certain notices and consents require in connection with distributions from retirement plans may be transmitted through electronic media. The regulations also modify the timing requirements for provision of certain distribution-related notices. Current Actions: There are no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 375,000. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hr. Estimated Total Hours: 477,563. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, E:\FR\FM\16JNN1.SGM 16JNN1 35160 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 115 / Thursday, June 16, 2005 / Notices maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: June 8, 2005. Allan Hopkins, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E5–3086 Filed 6–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0075] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 18, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE SUBMISSION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005E3), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 273–8030, FAX (202) 273–5981 or e-mail: denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0075.’’ Send comments and recommendations concerning any aspect of the information collection to VA’s OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0075’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Statement in Support of Claim, VA Form 21–4138. OMB Control Number: 2900–0075. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Statements submitted by or on behalf of a claimant must contain a certification by the respondent that the information provided to VA is true and correct in support of benefits claims processed by VA. VA Form 21–4138 facilitates claims processing by VerDate jul<14>2003 15:42 Jun 15, 2005 Jkt 205001 providing a uniform format for the certification statement. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on January 19, 2005, at page 3105. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 188,000 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 752,000. Dated: June 6, 2005. By direction of the Secretary. Loise Russell, Director, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. 05–11834 Filed 6–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0399] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection and allow 60 days for public comment in response to this notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to confirm a student’s continued entitlement to Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before August 15, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: nancy.kessinger@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0399’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–7079 or fax (202) 275–5947. Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. With respect to the following collection of information, VBA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VBA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. Title: Student Beneficiary Report ‘‘ REPS (Restored Entitlement Program For Survivors), VA Forms 21–8938 and 21–8938–1. OMB Control Number: 2900–0399. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: A student between the ages of 18–23 who is receiving Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS) benefits based on schoolchild status complete VA Forms 21–8938 and 21–8938–1 to certify that he or she is enroll full-time in an approved school. REPS benefit is paid to children of veterans who died in service or who died as a result of service-connected disability incurred or aggravated prior to August 13, 1981. VA uses the data collected to determine the student’s eligibility for continued REPS benefits. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,767. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,300. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: June 6, 2005. E:\FR\FM\16JNN1.SGM 16JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 115 (Thursday, June 16, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35159-35160]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-3086]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

[REG-118662-98]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing 
effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment 
on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning 
existing final regulation, REG-118662-98 (TD 8873), New Technologies in 
Retirement Plans.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 15, 2005 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal 
Revenue Service, room 6510, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, 
DC 20224.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the regulations should be directed to Larnice Mack at 
Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622-3179, or through the Internet at 
(Larnice.Mack@irs.gov).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: New Technologies in Retirement Plans.
    OMB Number: 1545-1632.
    Regulation Project Number: REG-118662.98.
    Abstract: These regulations provide that certain notices and 
consents require in connection with distributions from retirement plans 
may be transmitted through electronic media. The regulations also 
modify the timing requirements for provision of certain distribution-
related notices.
    Current Actions: There are no change to this existing regulation.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 375,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hr.
    Estimated Total Hours: 477,563.
    The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of 
information covered by this notice:
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of 
information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records 
relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as 
their contents may become material in the administration of any 
internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information 
are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103.
    Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice 
will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All 
comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited 
on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether 
the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 
agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on respondents, including through the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) 
estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation,

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maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.

    Approved: June 8, 2005.
Allan Hopkins,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E5-3086 Filed 6-15-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P

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