Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 62150-62151 [E6-17677]

Download as PDF 62150 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 204 / Monday, October 23, 2006 / Notices Issued on October 17, 2006. Rose A. McMurray, Associate Administrator, Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. E6–17679 Filed 10–20–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Ex Parte No. 552 (Sub–No. 10)] Railroad Revenue Adequacy—2005 Determination Surface Transportation Board. Notice of decision. AGENCY: mstockstill on PROD1PC76 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: On October 23, 2006, the Board served a decision announcing the 2005 revenue adequacy determinations for the Nation’s Class I railroads. The decision found one carrier, Norfolk Southern Railway Company, to be revenue adequate for the year 2005. DATES: Effective Date: This decision is effective October 23, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Aguiar, (202) 565–1527. (Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) for the hearing impaired: 1 (800) 877–8339). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board is required to make an annual determination of railroad revenue adequacy. A railroad will be considered to have been revenue adequate under 49 U.S.C. 10704(a) for the year 2005 if it achieved a rate of return on net VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:50 Oct 20, 2006 Jkt 211001 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 603(b), we conclude that our action in this proceeding will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The purpose and effect of the action are merely to update the annual railroad industry revenue adequacy finding. No new reporting or other regulatory requirements are imposed, directly or indirectly, on small entities. and the Port of Tacoma’s Belt Line Lead, in Pierce County, WA. Because TMBL’s projected annual revenues will exceed $5 million, TMBL certified to the Board on July 24, 2006, that it had complied with the requirements of 49 CFR 1150.42(e) providing for notice to employees and their labor unions on the affected line. TMBL also certified that its projected revenues as a result of this transaction would not result in the creation of a Class II or Class I rail carrier. The transaction was scheduled to be consummated on or after the October 17, 2006 effective date of the exemption.1 If the verified notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to revoke will not automatically stay the transaction. An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to STB Finance Docket No. 34906, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423– 0001. In addition, a copy of any pleading filed with the Board must be sent to TMBL’s representatives: Paula Henry, 2601 SR 509 North Frontage Rd., Tacoma, WA 98421, and William C. Fosbre, 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409–3115. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at https:// www.stb.dot.gov. Decided October 17, 2006. By the Board, Chairman Nottingham, Vice Chairman Mulvey, and Commisioner Buttrey. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–17684 Filed 10–20–06; 8:45 am] its decision to exempt these 23 individuals from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). That final decision to grant the exemption to each of these individuals was based on the merits of each case and only after careful consideration of the comments received to its Notices of applications. Those Notices of applications stated in detail the qualifications, experience, and medical condition of each applicant for an exemption from the vision requirements. That information is available by consulting the above cited Federal Register publications. Interested parties or organizations possessing information that would otherwise show that any, or all of these drivers, are not currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the exemption of a driver. Decided: October 16, 2006. By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of Proceedings. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–17696 Filed 10–20–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P BILLING CODE 4915–01–P investment equal to at least the current cost of capital for the railroad industry for 2005. The 2005 cost of capital was determined to be 12.2% in Railroad Cost of Capital—2005, STB Ex Parte No. 558 (Sub–No. 9) (STB served Sept. 20, 2006). Applying this revenue adequacy standard to each Class I railroad, one carrier was found to be revenue adequate for 2005. The Board’s decision is posted on the Board’s Web site, https:// www.stb.dot.gov. In addition, copies of the decision may be purchased from ASAP Document Solutions by calling 202–306–4004 (assistance for the hearing impaired is available through FIRS at 1–800–877–8339), or by e-mail at asapdc@verizon.net. Environmental and Energy Considerations This action will not significantly affect either the quality of the human environment or the conservation of energy resources. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Finance Docket No. 34906] City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities, Belt Line Division—Operation Exemption-Union Pacific Railroad Company The City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities, Belt Line Division, d/b/ a Tacoma Rail, Tacoma Municipal Belt Line or TMBL (TMBL), a Class III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to operate, pursuant to a nonexclusive trackage rights agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company, approximately 602 feet of rail line between the former Dempsey Mill Spur PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request October 16, 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 1 By amendment filed on October 11, 2006, TMBL noted that the correct effective date for the exemption was October 17, 2006. E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 204 / Monday, October 23, 2006 / Notices 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 November 22, 2006 to be assured of consideration. Financial Management Service (FMS) OMB Number: 1510–0074. Type of Review: Extension. Title: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Market Research Study. Description: FMS/Treasury, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and its contractor request renewal of a generic clearance for the study of Federal benefit recipients to identify barriers to significant increases in use of EFT for benefit payments. Respondents: Individuals or households. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 2,500 hours. Clearance Officer: Wesley Powe (202) 874–8936, Financial Management Service, Room 135, 3700 East West Highway, Hyattsville, MD 20782. OMB Reviewer: Alexander T. Hunt (202) 395–7316, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Robert B. Dahl, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–17677 Filed 10–20–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–35–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8275 and 8275–R Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. mstockstill on PROD1PC76 with NOTICES 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 Form 8275, Disclosure Statement, and Form 8275–R, Regulation Disclosure Statement. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:50 Oct 20, 2006 Jkt 211001 Written comments should be received on or before December 22, 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 form and instructions 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). DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Disclosure Statement (Form 8275) and Regulation Disclosure Statement (Form 8275–R). OMB Number: 1545–0889. Form Number: Forms 8275 and 8275– R. Abstract: Internal Revenue Code section 6662 imposes accuracy-related penalties on taxpayers for substantial understatement of tax liability or negligence or disregard of rules and regulations. Code section 6694 imposes similar penalties on return preparers. Regulations sections 1.662–4(e) and (f) provide for reduction of these penalties if adequate disclosure of the tax treatment is made on Form 8275 or, if the position is contrary to regulation on Form 8275–R. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations and individuals, not-for-profit institutions, and farms. Estimated Number of Responses: 666,666. Estimated Time Per Response: 5 hours, 34 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,716,664. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 62151 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: October 16, 2006. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Office. [FR Doc. E6–17641 Filed 10–20–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Area 6 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 6 committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. The TAP will use citizen input to make recommendations to the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, November 30, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Coffman at 1–888–912–1227, or 206–220–6096. 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 Area 6 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Thursday, November 30, 2006 from 10 a.m. Pacific Time to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time via a telephone conference call. The public is invited to make oral E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1

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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

October 16, 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

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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 November 22, 
2006 to be assured of consideration.

Financial Management Service (FMS)

    OMB Number: 1510-0074.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Title: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Market Research Study.
    Description: FMS/Treasury, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and 
its contractor request renewal of a generic clearance for the study of 
Federal benefit recipients to identify barriers to significant 
increases in use of EFT for benefit payments.
    Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 2,500 hours.
    Clearance Officer: Wesley Powe (202) 874-8936, Financial Management 
Service, Room 135, 3700 East West Highway, Hyattsville, MD 20782.
    OMB Reviewer: Alexander T. Hunt (202) 395-7316, Office of 
Management and Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, 
Washington, DC 20503.

Robert B. Dahl,
Treasury PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-17677 Filed 10-20-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4810-35-P
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