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ACTION:
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 Notice
97–19 and Notice 98–34, Guidance for
Expatriates under Internal Revenue
Code sections 877, 2501, 2107 and
6039F.
DATES: Written comments should be
received on or before March 27, 2006 to
be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue
Service, room 6512, 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:
Guidance for Expatriates under Internal
Revenue Code section 877, 2501, 2107
and 6039F.
OMB Number: 1545–1531.
Notice Number: Notice 97–19 and
Notice 98–34.
Abstract: Notice 97–19 and Notice
98–34 provide guidance regarding the
federal tax consequences for certain
individuals who lose U.S. citizenship,
cease to be taxed as U.S. lawful
permanent residents, or are otherwise
subject to tax under Code section 877.
The information required by these
notices will be used to help make a
determination as to whether these
taxpayers expatriated with a principal
purpose to avoid tax.
Current Actions: There are no changes
being made to the notices at this time.
Type of Review: Extension of
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
12,350.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 32
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 6,525.
The following paragraph applies to all
of the collections of information covered
by this notice:
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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,
maintenance, and purchase of services
to provide information.
Approved: January 17, 2006.
Glenn Kirkland,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer
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U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND
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Notice of Open Public Hearing
U.S.-China Economic and
Security Review Commission.
ACTION: Notice of open public hearing.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the
following hearing of the U.S.-China
Economic and Security Review
Commission.
Name: Carolyn Bartholomew, Acting
Chairman of the U.S.-China Economic
and Security Review Commission.
The Commission is mandated by
Congress to investigate, assess, evaluate
and report to Congress annually on ‘‘the
national budget of the People’s Republic
of China, and the fiscal strength of the
People’s Republic of China in relation to
internal instability in the People’s
Republic of China and the likelihood of
the externalization of problems arising
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from such internal instability.’’ Pursuant
to this mandate, the Commission will be
holding a public hearing in Washington,
DC on February 2–3, 2006.
Background
This event is the second in a series of
public hearings the Commission will
hold during its 2006 report cycle to
collect input from leading experts in
academia, business, industry,
government and the public on the
impact of U.S-China trade and economic
relations. The February 2–3 hearing is
being conducted to obtain commentary
about issues connected to the major
domestic challenges facing Chinese
leaders. Information on upcoming
hearings, as well as transcripts of past
Commission hearings, can be obtained
from the USCC Web site https://
www.uscc.gov.
The February 2–3 hearing will be Cochaired by Commissioners William A.
Reinsch and Dr. Larry M. Wortzel.
Purpose of Hearing
The hearing is designed to assist the
Commission in fulfilling its mandate by
examining the issues to identify the
major challenges facing the Chinese
leadership, how those challenges
manifest themselves in a growing
frequency of public protests, how
China’s state bureaucracies are
responding to the protests, and what
actions the United States is taking or
should be taking as a consequence of the
challenges confronting the Chinese
leadership. Invited witnesses include
administration officials, academic
experts, and research fellows.
Copies of the hearing agenda will be
made available on the Commission’s
Web site https://www.uscc.gov. Any
interested party may file a written
statement by February 3, 2005, by
mailing to the contact below.
DATES: Thursday, February 2, 2006, 9
a.m. to 2:45 p.m., and Friday, February
3, 2006, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Eastern
Standard Time. A detailed agenda for
the hearing will be posted to the
Commission’s Web site at https://
www.uscc.gov in the near future.
ADDRESSES: The hearing will be held on
Capitol Hill in Room 1310 of the
Longworth House Office Building,
Independence and New Jersey Avenues,
SE., Washington, DC. Public Seating is
limited to about 50 people on a first
come, first served basis.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any
member of the public wishing further
information concerning the hearing
should contact Kathy Michels, Associate
Director for the U.S.-China Economic
and Security Review Commission, 444
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North Capitol Street, NW., Suite 602,
Washington, DC 20001; phone 202–624–
1409, or via e-mail at
kmichels@uscc.gov.
Authority: The Commission was
established in October 2000 pursuant to the
Floyd D. Spence National Defense
Authorization Act Section 1238, Pub. L. 106–
398, 114 Stat. 1654A–334 (2000) (codified at
22 U.S.C. section 7002 (2001), as amended by
Public Law 109–108 dated November 16,
2005, and the ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations
Resolution of 2003,’’ Pub. L. No. 108–7 dated
February 20, 2003.
Dated: January 19, 2006.
Kathleen J. Michels,
Associate Director, U.S.-China Economic and
Security Review Commission.
[FR Doc. E6–931 Filed 1–24–06; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0013]
Agency Information Collection
Activities Under OMB Review
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995
(44 U.S.C. 3501–21), 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 and
includes the actual data collection
instrument.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on
or before February 24, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Denise McLamb, Records Management
Service (005E3), Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20420, (202) 565–8374,
FAX (202) 565–6950 or e-mail
denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please
refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0013.’’
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–
0013’’ in any correspondence.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Title: Application for United States
Flag for Burial Purposes, VA Form 21–
2008.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0013.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21–2008 is used to
determine a family member or friend of
a deceased veteran eligibility for
issuance of a burial flag.
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
November 2, 2005 at page 66487.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households, Federal Government, and
State, Local or Tribal Government.
Estimated Annual Burden: 162,500
hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per
Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
650,000.
Dated: January 10, 2006.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management
Service.
[FR Doc. E6–852 Filed 1–24–06; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0034]
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. 3501–21), 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 and
includes the actual data collection
instrument.
Comments must be submitted on
or before February 24, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Denise McLamb, Records Management
DATES:
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Service (005E3), Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20420, ((202) 565–
8374, fax (202–565–6950 or e-mail
denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please
refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0034.’’
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–
0034’’ in any correspondence.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Trainee Request for Leave—
Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S.C., VA Form
28–1905h.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0034.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: Claimants complete VA
Form 28–1905h to request leave from
their Vocational Rehabilitation and
Employment Program training. The
trainer or authorized school official
must verify on the form that the absence
will or will not interfere with claimant’s
progress in the program. Claimants will
continue to receive subsistence
allowance and other program services
during the leave period as if he or she
were attending training. Disapproval of
the request may result in loss of
subsistence allowance for the leave
period.
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
November 02, 2005 at pages 66486—
66487.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 7,500
hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per
Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
30,000.
Dated: January 12, 2006.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management
Service.
[FR Doc. E6–853 Filed 1–24–06; 8:45 am]
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U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
Notice of Open Public Hearing
AGENCY: U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
ACTION: Notice of open public hearing.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.-
China Economic and Security Review Commission.
Name: Carolyn Bartholomew, Acting Chairman of the U.S.-China
Economic and Security Review Commission.
The Commission is mandated by Congress to investigate, assess,
evaluate and report to Congress annually on ``the national budget of
the People's Republic of China, and the fiscal strength of the People's
Republic of China in relation to internal instability in the People's
Republic of China and the likelihood of the externalization of problems
arising from such internal instability.'' Pursuant to this mandate, the
Commission will be holding a public hearing in Washington, DC on
February 2-3, 2006.
Background
This event is the second in a series of public hearings the
Commission will hold during its 2006 report cycle to collect input from
leading experts in academia, business, industry, government and the
public on the impact of U.S-China trade and economic relations. The
February 2-3 hearing is being conducted to obtain commentary about
issues connected to the major domestic challenges facing Chinese
leaders. Information on upcoming hearings, as well as transcripts of
past Commission hearings, can be obtained from the USCC Web site http:/
/www.uscc.gov.
The February 2-3 hearing will be Co-chaired by Commissioners
William A. Reinsch and Dr. Larry M. Wortzel.
Purpose of Hearing
The hearing is designed to assist the Commission in fulfilling its
mandate by examining the issues to identify the major challenges facing
the Chinese leadership, how those challenges manifest themselves in a
growing frequency of public protests, how China's state bureaucracies
are responding to the protests, and what actions the United States is
taking or should be taking as a consequence of the challenges
confronting the Chinese leadership. Invited witnesses include
administration officials, academic experts, and research fellows.
Copies of the hearing agenda will be made available on the
Commission's Web site https://www.uscc.gov. Any interested party may
file a written statement by February 3, 2005, by mailing to the contact
below.
DATES: Thursday, February 2, 2006, 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., and Friday,
February 3, 2006, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Eastern Standard Time. A detailed
agenda for the hearing will be posted to the Commission's Web site at
https://www.uscc.gov in the near future.
ADDRESSES: The hearing will be held on Capitol Hill in Room 1310 of the
Longworth House Office Building, Independence and New Jersey Avenues,
SE., Washington, DC. Public Seating is limited to about 50 people on a
first come, first served basis.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing
further information concerning the hearing should contact Kathy
Michels, Associate Director for the U.S.-China Economic and Security
Review Commission, 444
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North Capitol Street, NW., Suite 602, Washington, DC 20001; phone 202-
624-1409, or via e-mail at kmichels@uscc.gov.
Authority: The Commission was established in October 2000
pursuant to the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act
Section 1238, Pub. L. 106-398, 114 Stat. 1654A-334 (2000) (codified
at 22 U.S.C. section 7002 (2001), as amended by Public Law 109-108
dated November 16, 2005, and the ``Consolidated Appropriations
Resolution of 2003,'' Pub. L. No. 108-7 dated February 20, 2003.
Dated: January 19, 2006.
Kathleen J. Michels,
Associate Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
[FR Doc. E6-931 Filed 1-24-06; 8:45 am]
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