Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 2006-XX, 7620-7621 [E6-1932]

Download as PDF 7620 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 29 / Monday, February 13, 2006 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA–05–22356] RIN 2137–AE13 Hazardous Materials: Enforcement Procedures; Correction Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: On January 25, 2006, PHMSA published a notice of public meetings inviting interested persons to participate in a series of public meetings addressing the enhanced hazardous materials transportation enforcement authority contained in the Hazardous Materials Safety and Security Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Title VII of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU)), enacted on August 10, 2005. In the January 25, 2006, notice we published a 3 p.m. start time for the March 15, 2006 public meeting in error. The Seattle, Washington meeting will instead begin at 12 p.m. on March 15, 2006. DATES: Public meetings: (1) February 21, 2006, starting at 8 a.m., in Dallas, Texas; (2) March 8, 2006, starting at 9 a.m., in Washington, DC; and (3) March 15, 2006, starting at 12 p.m., in Seattle, Washington. ADDRESSES: Public meetings: (1) Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria, 14901 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75254; (2) DOT Headquarters, Nassif Bldg, Room 2230, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590; and (3) Doubletree Guest Suites Seattle, South Center, 16500 South Center Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188. This meeting will be conducted in conjunction with the Multimodal Hazmat Transportation Training Seminar being held on March 14–15, 2006. To register for the Seminar (free to the first 450 pre-registrants), please complete and submit the registration form available on the Web site of PHMSA’s Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (https://hazmat.dot.gov/training/ training.htm). Oral presentations: Any person wishing to present an oral statement should notify Vincent Lopez by telephone, e-mail, or in writing at least four business days before the date of the public meeting at which the person wishes to speak. Oral statements will be VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:38 Feb 10, 2006 Jkt 208001 limited to 15 minutes per commenter. For information on facilities or services for persons with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meetings, contact Mr. Lopez by telephone or e-mail as soon as possible. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents including those referenced in this document go to https://dms.dot.gov and/or Room PL–401 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jackie K. Cho (jackie.cho@dot.gov) or Vincent Lopez (vincent.lopez@dot.gov), Office of Chief Counsel, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 8417, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366–4400. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background information may be obtained from the Notice published on January 25, 2006, 71 FR 4207–4208. Correction: The January 25, 2006, Notice published a 3 p.m. start time for the Seattle, Washington public meeting in error. Instead, the Seattle meeting will begin at 12 p.m. on March 15, 2006. Issued in Washington, DC on February 8, 2006, under authority delegated in 49 CFR part 106. Robert A. McGuire, Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety. [FR Doc. 06–1317 Filed 2–10–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 2006–XX 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 Notice 2006–XX, Elections Created of Effected PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 14, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn P. Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of notice should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at (202) 622–6665, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Elections Created or Effected by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. OMB Number: 1545–1986. Notice Number: Notice 2006–XX. Abstract: The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, Public Law 108–357, 118 Stat. 1418 (the Act), created various elections and permits taxpayers to revoke certain elections that are currently in effect in light of changes made by the Act. The collection of information is necessary to inform the Internal Revenue Service that an election is being made or revoked. This notice will enable the Internal Revenue Service to ensure that the eligibility requirements for the various elections or revocations have been satisfied; verify that the requisite computations, allocations, etc. have been made correctly; and appropriately monitor whether any required collateral actions relating to the elections or revocations have been complied with. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the notice at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, and not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 150,000. Estimated Average Time Per Respondent: 5 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12,765. 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 E:\FR\FM\13FEN1.SGM 13FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 29 / Monday, February 13, 2006 / Notices 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. of TAP consider a written statement, please call 1–888–912–1227 or 414– 297–1611, or write Barbara Toy, TAP Office, MS–1006–MIL, 310 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203–2221, or FAX to 414–297–1623, or you can contact us at https:// www.improveirs.org. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be made with Barbara Toy. Ms. Toy can be reached at 1–888–912–1227, or 414– 297–1611, or by FAX at 414–297–1623. The agenda will include the following: Monthly committee summary report, discussion of issues brought to the joint committee, office report, and discussion of next meeting. Approved: February 2, 2006. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–1932 Filed 2–10–06; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Dated: February 7, 2006. Martha Curry, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E6–1927 Filed 2–10–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P Internal Revenue Service BILLING CODE 4830–01–P Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Issue Committee DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Treasury. ACTION: Notice. Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Joint Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Treasury. ACTION: Notice rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Joint Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted via teleconference. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comment, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at 1 p.m., eastern time. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Toy at 1–888–912–1227, or 414–297–1611. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that an open meeting of the Joint Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time via a telephone conference call. If you would like to have the Joint Committee VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:38 Feb 10, 2006 Jkt 208001 SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel VITA Issue Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comment, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandy McQuin at 1–888–912–1227, or (414) 297–1604. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that a meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel VITA Issue Committee will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time via a telephone conference call. You can submit written comments to the panel by faxing to (414) 297–1623, or by mail to Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, Stop 1006MIL, 310 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203–2221, or you can contact us at https://www.improveirs.org. This meeting is not required to be open to the public, but because we are always PO 00000 Frm 00119 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7621 interested in community input, we will accept public comments. Please contact Sandy McQuin at 1–888–912–1227 or at (414) 297–1604 for additional information. The agenda will include the following: Various IRS issues. Dated: February 7, 2006. Martha Curry, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E6–1933 Filed 2–10–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the AD Hoc Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: An open meeting of the AD Hoc Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, March 9, 2006 at 2 p.m. ET. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inez De Jesus at 1–888–912–1227, or 954– 423–7977. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that an open meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Thursday, March 9, 2006 at 2 p.m. ET via a telephone conference call. If you would like to have the TAP consider a written statement, please call 1–888–912–1227 or 954–423–7977, or write Inez De Jesus, TAP Office, 1000 South Pine Island Road, Suite 340, Plantation, FL 33324. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be made with Inez De Jesus. Ms. De Jesus can be reached at 1–888–912– 1227 or 954–423–7977, or post comments to the Web site: https://www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include: Various IRS issues. Dated: February 7, 2006. Martha Curry, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E6–1934 Filed 2–10–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P E:\FR\FM\13FEN1.SGM 13FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 29 (Monday, February 13, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7620-7621]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-1932]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 2006-XX

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 
Notice 2006-XX, Elections Created of Effected by the American Jobs 
Creation Act of 2004.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 14, 2006 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn P. Kirkland, Internal 
Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, 
DC 20224.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of notice should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at (202) 622-
6665, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at 
Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Elections Created or Effected by the American Jobs Creation 
Act of 2004.
    OMB Number: 1545-1986.
    Notice Number: Notice 2006-XX.
    Abstract: The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, Public Law 108-
357, 118 Stat. 1418 (the Act), created various elections and permits 
taxpayers to revoke certain elections that are currently in effect in 
light of changes made by the Act. The collection of information is 
necessary to inform the Internal Revenue Service that an election is 
being made or revoked. This notice will enable the Internal Revenue 
Service to ensure that the eligibility requirements for the various 
elections or revocations have been satisfied; verify that the requisite 
computations, allocations, etc. have been made correctly; and 
appropriately monitor whether any required collateral actions relating 
to the elections or revocations have been complied with. Current 
Actions: There are no changes being made to the notice at this time.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations, and 
not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 150,000.
    Estimated Average Time Per Respondent: 5 min.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12,765.
    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

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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: February 2, 2006.
Glenn Kirkland,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-1932 Filed 2-10-06; 8:45 am]
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