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necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including
whether the information has 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 on respondents, including
through the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information
technology; and
(e) Estimates of capital or startup costs
and costs of operation, maintenance,
and purchase of services to provide
information.
Dated: December 2, 2005.
Stuart Feldstein,
Assistant Director, Legislative and Regulatory
Activities Division.
[FR Doc. 05–23822 Filed 12–8–05; 8:45 am]
used in the propulsion of the vehicle.
This will include vehicles carrying
equipment that is unrelated to the
transportation function of the vehicle
and also where non-transportation
equipment is run by a separate motor.
The Secretary is also proposing options
for implementing exemptions from tax
for fuel used in non-transportation uses,
but only if the Secretary determines
such exemptions are administratively
feasible. In addition, the Secretary is
estimating the amount of fuel consumed
and pollutants emitted by trucks due to
long-term idling of diesel engines, and
reporting on the cost of reducing longterm idling through various
technologies.
Affected Public: Businesses that use,
produce, or distribute diesel fuel or
other products referenced in this
section. Also affected are state agencies
that impose taxes on diesel fuels.
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Thomas P. Colaiezzi,
Chief, Small Business/Self Employed
Research.
[FR Doc. E5–7155 Filed 12–8–05; 8:45 am]
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
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Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The Department of the
Treasury—IRS, in accordance with Title
XI. Section 11144 of the Safe,
Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: a Legacy for
Users (SAFETEA–LU) invites the
general public and other Federal and
state agencies to take this opportunity to
comment on and have their comments
considered in the studies mandated by
this section.
DATES: Written comments should be
received on or before February 7, 2006
to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written
correspondence to Thomas P. Colaiezzi,
Chief, SB/SE Research–PHL, Internal
Revenue Service, 600 Arch Street, Room
7204, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the SAFETEA–LU sections
should be directed to the address listed
in the ADDRESSES section in this
document or via e-mail to
Thomas.P.Colaiezzi@irs.gov.
SUMMARY:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Abstract: Title XI, section 11144 of
SAFETEA–LU, enacted on August 10,
2005, directs the Secretary of the
Treasury (Secretary) to study the use by
trucks of highway motor fuel that is not
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–New (28–1903)]
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, existing collection in use
without an OMB control number and
allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice. This notice
solicits comments for information
needed to ensure contracts between VA
and training facilities and vendors are
consistent with the Federal Procurement
Regulations.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before February 7, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information to
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Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail
irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New (28–
1903)’’ 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: Contract for Training and
Employment (Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S.
Code), VA Form 28–1903.
OMB Control Number: 2900–New
(28–1903).
Type of Review: Existing collection in
use without an OMB number.
Abstract: VA Form 28–1903 is used to
standardize contracts agreements
between VA and training facilities/
vendors providing vocational
rehabilitation training and employment
to veterans. VA uses the data collected
to ensure that veterans are receiving the
training/employment as agreed in the
contract.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit, Not for-profit institutions,
Individuals or households, Farms.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,200
hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per
Respondent: 60 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,200.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: November 29, 2005.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury--IRS, in accordance with Title
XI. Section 11144 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) invites the
general public and other Federal and state agencies to take this
opportunity to comment on and have their comments considered in the
studies mandated by this section.
DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 7,
2006 to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written correspondence to Thomas P. Colaiezzi,
Chief, SB/SE Research-PHL, Internal Revenue Service, 600 Arch Street,
Room 7204, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the SAFETEA-LU sections should be directed to the address
listed in the ADDRESSES section in this document or via e-mail to
Thomas.P.Colaiezzi@irs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Abstract: Title XI, section 11144 of SAFETEA-LU, enacted on August
10, 2005, directs the Secretary of the Treasury (Secretary) to study
the use by trucks of highway motor fuel that is not used in the
propulsion of the vehicle. This will include vehicles carrying
equipment that is unrelated to the transportation function of the
vehicle and also where non-transportation equipment is run by a
separate motor. The Secretary is also proposing options for
implementing exemptions from tax for fuel used in non-transportation
uses, but only if the Secretary determines such exemptions are
administratively feasible. In addition, the Secretary is estimating the
amount of fuel consumed and pollutants emitted by trucks due to long-
term idling of diesel engines, and reporting on the cost of reducing
long-term idling through various technologies.
Affected Public: Businesses that use, produce, or distribute diesel
fuel or other products referenced in this section. Also affected are
state agencies that impose taxes on diesel fuels.
Thomas P. Colaiezzi,
Chief, Small Business/Self Employed Research.
[FR Doc. E5-7155 Filed 12-8-05; 8:45 am]
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