Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 46536 [E6-13274]

Download as PDF 46536 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 156 / Monday, August 14, 2006 / Notices Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for up to 30 days from August 14, 2006. ADDRESSES: Direct comments and questions to Katherine Astrich, the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who may be reached at (202) 395–4718. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: kastrich@omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. • Fax: 202–395–6974 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents from Stanley S. Colvin, Director, Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation, Department of State, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 734, Washington, DC 20547, who may be reached on (202) 203–5096, fax at 202–203–5087 or e-mail at Jexchanges@state.gov. DATES: We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary to properly perform our functions. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Abstract of Proposed Collection Annual reports from designated program sponsors assist the Department in oversight and administration of the J– 1 visa program. The reports provide statistical data on the number of exchange participants an organization sponsored per category. Program sponsors include government agencies, academic institutions, not-for-profit and for-profit organizations. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Methodology Annual reports are run through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and then printed and sent to the Department. The Department allows sponsors to submit VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:58 Aug 11, 2006 Jkt 208001 annual reports by mail or fax at this time. There are measures being taken to allow sponsors to submit the reports electronically in the future. Dated: June 22, 2006. Stanley S. Colvin, Director, Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E6–13302 Filed 8–11–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request August 8, 2006. The Department of Treasury has submitted the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Washington, DC 20220. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 13, 2006 to be assured of consideration. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) OMB Number: 1545–0712. Type of Review: Extension. Title: Risk Limitations. Form: 6198. Description: IRC section 465 requires taxpayers to limit their at-risk loss to the lesser of the loss or their amount at risk. Form 6198 is used by taxpayers to determine their deductible loss and by IRS to verify the amount deducted. Respondents: Business and other forprofit institutions. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 914,419 hours. OMB Number: 1545–1853. Type of Review: Extension. Title: Electronic Sales Kit: Interview Guide. Description: A guide used by IRS Wage & Investment Division (W&I)Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communication (SPEC) and Small Business/Self-Employed Division (SB/ SE)-Taxpayer Education and Communication (TEC) Field employees containing suggested questions to ask during in-person visitations and/or telemarketing calls with tax PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 professionals to better direct a conversation leading to encouraging the tax professional to e-file. Respondents: Business and other forprofit institutions. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 3,000 hours. Clearance Officer: Glenn P. Kirkland, (202) 622–3428, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. OMB Reviewer: Alexander T. Hunt, (202) 395–7316, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Robert Dahl, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–13274 Filed 8–11–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of the Public Debt Proposed Collection: Comment Request Notice and request for comments. 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 Bureau of the Public Debt within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the Request to reissue U.S. Savings Bonds to a personal trust. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 15, 2003, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Bureau of the Public Debt, Vicki S. Thorpe, 200 Third Street, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or Vicki.Thorpe@bpd.treas.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Vicki S. Thorpe, Bureau of the Public Debt, 200 Third Street, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, (304) 480–8150. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Request To Reissue United States Savings Bonds to A Personal Trust. OMB Number: 1535–0009. Form Number: PD F 1851. E:\FR\FM\14AUN1.SGM 14AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 156 (Monday, August 14, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 46536]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-13274]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

August 8, 2006.
    The Department of Treasury has submitted the following public 
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Copies of 
the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau 
Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information 
collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the 
Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 
11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Washington, DC 20220.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 13, 
2006 to be assured of consideration.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

    OMB Number: 1545-0712.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Title: Risk Limitations.
    Form: 6198.
    Description: IRC section 465 requires taxpayers to limit their at-
risk loss to the lesser of the loss or their amount at risk. Form 6198 
is used by taxpayers to determine their deductible loss and by IRS to 
verify the amount deducted.
    Respondents: Business and other for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 914,419 hours.

    OMB Number: 1545-1853.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Title: Electronic Sales Kit: Interview Guide.
    Description: A guide used by IRS Wage & Investment Division (W&I)-
Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communication (SPEC) and Small 
Business/Self-Employed Division (SB/SE)-Taxpayer Education and 
Communication (TEC) Field employees containing suggested questions to 
ask during in-person visitations and/or telemarketing calls with tax 
professionals to better direct a conversation leading to encouraging 
the tax professional to e-file.
    Respondents: Business and other for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 3,000 hours.

    Clearance Officer: Glenn P. Kirkland, (202) 622-3428, Internal 
Revenue Service, Room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20224.
    OMB Reviewer: Alexander T. Hunt, (202) 395-7316, Office of 
Management and Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, 
Washington, DC 20503.

Robert Dahl,
Treasury PRA Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-13274 Filed 8-11-06; 8:45 am]
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