Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 9642-9643 [E6-2581]

Download as PDF 9642 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 37 / Friday, February 24, 2006 / Notices through the Internet at (Larnice.Mack@irs.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: wwhite on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Title: Special Valuation Rules. OMB Number: 1545–1241. Regulation Project Number: PS–92– 90. Abstract: Section 2701 of the Internal Revenue Code allows various elections by family members who make gifts of common stock or partnership interests and retain senior interests in the same entity. This regulation provides guidance on how taxpayers make these elections, what information is required, and how the transfer is to be disclosed on the gift tax return (Form 709). Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,200. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 25 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 496. 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, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:03 Feb 23, 2006 Jkt 208001 Approved: February 16, 2006. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–2605 Filed 2–23–06; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS BILLING CODE 4830–01–P Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Earned Income Tax Credit Issue Committee Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Treasury. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Earned Income Tax Credit Issue Committee 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. The meeting will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2006. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Y. Jenkins at 1–888–912–1227 (toll-free), or 718–488–2085 (non tollfree). 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 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Earned Income Tax Credit Issue Committee will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2006 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET via a telephone conference call. The public is invited to make oral comments. Individual comments will be limited to 5 minutes. For information or to confirm attendance, notification of intent to attend the meeting must be made with Audrey Y. Jenkins. Ms. Jenkins may be reached at 1–888–912– 1227 or (718) 488–2085, send written comments to Audrey Y. Jenkins, TAP Office, 10 MetroTech Center, 625 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 or post comments to the Web site: www.improveirs.org. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be made in advance. The agenda will include various IRS issues. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: February 15, 2006. Martha Curry, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E6–2606 Filed 2–23–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00130 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [OMB Control No. 2900–0265] 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 the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to determine an applicant’s entitlement to counseling services. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 25, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 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. 2900–0265’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–7079 or Fax (202) 275–5947. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 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 E:\FR\FM\24FEN1.SGM 24FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 37 / Friday, February 24, 2006 / Notices wwhite on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. Title: Application for Counseling, VA Form 28–8832. OMB Control Number: 2900–0265. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Claimants complete VA Form 28–8832 to apply for counseling VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:03 Feb 23, 2006 Jkt 208001 services. VA provides personal counseling as well as counseling in training and career opportunities. VA uses the data collected to determine the claimant’s eligibility for counseling. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 417 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. PO 00000 Frm 00131 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9643 Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000. Dated: February 9, 2006. By direction of the Secretary: Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–2581 Filed 2–23–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\24FEN1.SGM 24FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 37 (Friday, February 24, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9642-9643]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0265]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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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 the notice. This notice solicits comments for 
information needed to determine an applicant's entitlement to 
counseling services.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 25, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
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. 
2900-0265'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079 
or Fax (202) 275-5947.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 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

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collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of 
information technology.
    Title: Application for Counseling, VA Form 28-8832.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0265.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Claimants complete VA Form 28-8832 to apply for 
counseling services. VA provides personal counseling as well as 
counseling in training and career opportunities. VA uses the data 
collected to determine the claimant's eligibility for counseling.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 417 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.

    Dated: February 9, 2006.
    By direction of the Secretary:
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
 [FR Doc. E6-2581 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am]
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