Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 2006-28, 12435-12436 [E6-3472]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 47 / Friday, March 10, 2006 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 2006–27 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. dsatterwhite on PROD1PC65 with PROPOSAL 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 2006–27, Certification of Energy Efficient Home Credit. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 9, 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: Certification of Energy Efficient Home Credit. OMB Number: 1545–1995. Notice Number: Notice 2006–27. Abstract: This notice sets forth a process under which a taxpayer who constructs a dwelling unit (other than a manufactured home) may obtain a certification that the dwelling unit is an energy efficient home that satisfies the requirements of § 45L(c)(1)(A) and (B) of the Internal Revenue Code. This notice is intended to provide (1) guidance concerning the methods by which taxpayers can construct dwelling units to meet the energy efficiency requirements of § 45L and certify such units for purposes of the credit, and (2) guidance concerning which software programs can be used to complete the calculations necessary for claiming the credit. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the notice at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:31 Mar 09, 2006 Jkt 208001 Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 45. Estimated Average Time Per Respondent: 3 hrs. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 135. 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. Approved: March 2, 2006. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–3470 Filed 3–9–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 2006–28 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12435 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 2006–28, Energy Efficient Homes Credit; Manufactured Homes. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 9, 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: Energy Efficient Homes Credit; Manufactured Homes. OMB Number: 1545–1994. Notice Number: Notice 2006–28. Abstract: This notice sets forth a process under which a taxpayer who constructs a manufactured home may obtain a certification that the dwelling unit is an energy efficient home that satisfies the requirements of § 45L(c)(1)(A) and (B) of the Internal Revenue Code. This notice is intended to provide (1) guidance concerning the methods by which taxpayers can construct dwelling units to meet the energy efficiency requirements of § 45L and certify such units for purposes of the credit, and (2) guidance concerning which software programs can be used to complete the calculations necessary for claiming the credit. 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: Individuals or Households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 15. Estimated Average Time Per Respondent: 4 hrs. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 60. 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 E:\FR\FM\10MRN1.SGM 10MRN1 12436 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 47 / Friday, March 10, 2006 / Notices 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: March 2, 2006. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–3472 Filed 3–9–06; 8:45 am] Internal Revenue Service Art Advisory Panel—Notice of Closed Meeting Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice of closed meeting of Art Advisory Panel. dsatterwhite on PROD1PC65 with PROPOSAL AGENCY: SUMMARY: Closed meeting of the Art Advisory Panel will be held in Washington, DC. DATES: The meeting will be held April 5 and 6, 2006. ADDRESSES: The closed meeting of the Art Advisory Panel will be held on April 5 and 6, 2006, in Room 4136 beginning at 9:30 a.m., Franklin Court Building,1099 14th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Carolan, C:AP:ART, 1099 14th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005, at (202) 435–5609 (not a toll free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section Jkt 208001 1–888–912–1227 or 954–423–7979, or write Sallie Chavez, 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 Sallie Chavez. Ms. Chavez can be reached at 1–888–912–1227 or 954– 423–7979, or post comments to the Web site: https://www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include: Various IRS issues. Dated: March 6, 2006. John Fay, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E6–3468 Filed 3–9–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS BILLING CODE 4830–01–P Enhanced-Use Lease Development of Property at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service ACTION: Open Meeting of the Wage & Investment Reducing Taxpayer Burden (Notices) Issue Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 20:31 Mar 09, 2006 Karen S. Ammons, Deputy Chief, Appeals. [FR Doc. E6–3469 Filed 3–9–06; 8:45 am] AGENCY: BILLING CODE 4830–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., that a closed meeting of the Art Advisory Panel will be held on April 5 and 6, 2006, in Room 4136 beginning at 9:30 a.m., Franklin Court Building, 1099 14th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. The agenda will consist of the review and evaluation of the acceptability of fair market value appraisals of works of art involved in Federal income, estate, or gift tax returns. This will involve the discussion of material in individual tax returns made confidential by the provisions of 26 U.S.C. 6103. A determination as required by section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act has been made that this meeting is concerned with matters listed in section 552b(c)(3), (4), (6), and (7), and that the meeting will not be open to the public. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Wage & Investment Reducing Taxpayer Burden (Notices) Issue 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, April 6, 2006 from 11 a.m. e.t. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sallie Chavez at 1–888–912–1227, or 954–423–7979. 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 Wage & Investment Reducing Taxpayer Burden (Notices) Issue Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Thursday, April 6, 2006, from 11 a.m. ET via a telephone conference call. If you would like to have the TAP consider a written statement, please call PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Department of Veterans Affairs. Notice of Intent to Enter into an Enhanced-Use Lease. SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to enter into an enhanced-use lease of approximately 6.7 acres at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The selected lessee would develop, finance, construct, manage, maintain and operate a commercial office building to house medical-related research and other permitted activities and an adjacent, smaller restaurant/retail building. The lessee would also be required to provide VA with monetary and in-kind consideration consisting of certain renovation and improvement work on the VAMC campus. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raymond N. Palmer, Office of Asset Enterprise Management (004B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 273–8862. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 38 U.S.C. 8161 et seq. specifically provides that the Secretary may enter into an enhanced-use lease if he determines that the implementation of a business plan proposed by the Under Secretary for Health for applying the consideration under such a lease to the provision of medical care and services would result in a demonstrable improvement of services to eligible veterans in the geographic service-delivery area within E:\FR\FM\10MRN1.SGM 10MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 47 (Friday, March 10, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12435-12436]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-3472]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 2006-28

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 2006-28, Energy Efficient Homes Credit; Manufactured Homes.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 9, 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: Energy Efficient Homes Credit; Manufactured Homes.
    OMB Number: 1545-1994.
    Notice Number: Notice 2006-28.
    Abstract: This notice sets forth a process under which a taxpayer 
who constructs a manufactured home may obtain a certification that the 
dwelling unit is an energy efficient home that satisfies the 
requirements of Sec.  45L(c)(1)(A) and (B) of the Internal Revenue 
Code. This notice is intended to provide (1) guidance concerning the 
methods by which taxpayers can construct dwelling units to meet the 
energy efficiency requirements of Sec.  45L and certify such units for 
purposes of the credit, and (2) guidance concerning which software 
programs can be used to complete the calculations necessary for 
claiming the credit.
    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: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 15.
    Estimated Average Time Per Respondent: 4 hrs.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 60.
    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

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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: March 2, 2006.
Glenn Kirkland,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-3472 Filed 3-9-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P

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