Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8868, 3478-3479 [E7-1029]

Download as PDF 3478 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 16 / Thursday, January 25, 2007 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Docket No. AB–290 (Sub-No. 277X); STB Docket No. AB–997X] ycherry on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES Norfolk Southern Railway Company— Abandonment Exemption—in Madison County, TN and Western Tennessee Railroad—Discontinuance of Service Exemption—in Madison County, TN Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR) and Western Tennessee Railroad (WTNN) (collectively, applicants) have jointly filed a notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1152 Subpart F—Exempt Abandonments and Discontinuances of Service for NSR to abandon, and for WTNN to discontinue service and operating rights over a .25-mile line of railroad lying between mileposts (old) C 471.00 and (old) C 471.25 in Jackson, Madison County, TN. The line traverses United States Postal Service Zip Code 38301 and includes the station of Jackson, TN. NSR and WTNN have certified that: (1) No local traffic has moved over the line for at least 2 years; (2) any overhead traffic can be rerouted over other lines; (3) no formal complaint filed by a user of rail service on the line (or by a state or local government entity acting on behalf of such user) regarding cessation of service over the line either is pending with the Surface Transportation Board (Board) or with any U.S. District Court or has been decided in favor of complainant within the 2-year period; and (4) the requirements of 49 CFR 1105.7 (environmental report), 49 CFR 1105.8 (historic report), 49 CFR 1105.11 (transmittal letter), 49 CFR 1105.12 (newspaper publication), and 49 CFR 1152.50(d)(1) (notice to governmental agencies) have been met. As a condition to these exemptions, any employee adversely affected by the abandonment or discontinuance shall be protected under Oregon Short Line R. Co.—Abandonment—Goshen, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979). To address whether this condition adequately protects affected employees, a petition for partial revocation under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) must be filed. Provided no formal expression of intent to file an offer of financial assistance (OFA) has been received, these exemptions will be effective on February 24, 2007, unless stayed pending reconsideration. Petitions to stay that do not involve environmental issues,1 formal expressions of intent to 1 The Board will grant a stay if an informed decision on environmental issues (whether raised by a party or by the Board’s Section of VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:58 Jan 24, 2007 Jkt 211001 file an OFA under 49 CFR 1152.27(c)(2),2 and trail use/rail banking requests under 49 CFR 1152.29 must be filed by February 5, 2007. Petitions to reopen or requests for public use conditions under 49 CFR 1152.28 must be filed by February 14, 2007, with: Surface Transportation Board, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423– 0001. A copy of any petition filed with the Board should be sent to applicants’ representative: James R. Paschall, Three Commercial Place, Norfolk, VA 23510. If the verified notice contains false or misleading information, the exemptions are void ab initio. NSR and WTNN have filed an environmental report which addresses the effects, if any, of the abandonment and discontinuance on the environment and historic resources. SEA will issue an environmental assessment (EA) by January 30, 2007. Interested persons may obtain a copy of the EA by writing to SEA (Room 500, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC 20423) or by calling SEA, at (202) 565– 1539. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339.] Comments on environmental and historic preservation matters must be filed within 15 days after the EA becomes available to the public. Environmental, historic preservation, public use, or trail use/rail banking conditions will be imposed, where appropriate, in a subsequent decision. Pursuant to the provisions of 49 CFR 1152.29(e)(2), NSR shall file a notice of consummation with the Board to signify that it has exercised the authority granted and fully abandoned the line. If consummation has not been effected by NSR’s filing of a notice of consummation by January 25, 2008, and there are no legal or regulatory barriers to consummation, the authority to abandon will automatically expire. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at www.stb.dot.gov. Decided: January 17, 2007. Environmental Analysis (SEA) in its independent investigation) cannot be made before the exemptions’ effective date. See Exemption of Outof-Service Rail Lines, 5 I.C.C.2d 377 (1989). Any request for a stay should be filed as soon as possible so that the Board may take appropriate action before the exemptions’ effective date. 2 Each OFA must be accompanied by the filing fee, which currently is set at $1,300. See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25). PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of Proceedings. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–937 Filed 1–24–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Financial Literacy and Education Commission’s Two-Day Summit on Kindergarten Through Postsecondary Financial Education: Correction Departmental Offices, Treasury. Notice; correction. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury published a document in the Federal Register of January 5, 2007, concerning the Financial Literacy and Education Commission’s Two-Day Summit on Kindergarten through Postsecondary Financial Education. The document contained an incorrect name for the location of the second day of the event. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luz Figuereo by e-mail at: FLECstrategy@do.treas.gov or by telephone at (202) 622–5770 (not a toll free number). Correction In the Federal Register of January 5, 2007, in FR Doc. E6–22614, on page 625, in the last sentence of the third column, correct ‘‘Department of Education’’ to read ‘‘Department of the Treasury’’. Dated: January 18, 2007. Dan Iannicola, Jr., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Education. [FR Doc. E7–1116 Filed 1–24–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4811–02–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8868 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 E:\FR\FM\25JAN1.SGM 25JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 16 / Thursday, January 25, 2007 / Notices Approved: January 17, 2007. Glenn P. Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–1029 Filed 1–24–07; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ycherry on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES 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 8868, Application for Extension of Time To File an Exempt Organization Return. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 26, 2007 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 the form and instructions should be directed to R. Joseph Durbala, at (202) 622–3634, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov. BILLING CODE 4830–01–P Title: Application for Extension of Time To File an Exempt Organization Return. OMB Number: 1545–1709. Form Number: 8868. Abstract: Sections 6081 and 1.6081 of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations permit the Internal Revenue Service to grant a reasonable extension of time to file a return. Form 8868 provides the necessary information for a taxpayer to apply for an extension to file a fiduciary or certain exempt organization return. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at this time. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 248,932. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 5 hrs., 47 mins. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,453,638. 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: VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:58 Jan 24, 2007 Jkt 211001 (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. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [LR–236–81] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project 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 an existing final regulation, LR–236–81 (TD 8251), Credit for Increasing Research Activity (§ 1.41–8(d)). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 26, 2007 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 regulations 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 PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3479 through the Internet at (Larnice.Mack@irs.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Credit for Increasing Research Activity. OMB Number: 1545–0732. Regulation Project Number: LR–236– 81. Abstract: This regulation provides rules for the credit for increasing research activities. Internal Revenue Code section 41(f) provides that commonly controlled groups of taxpayers shall compute the credit as if they are a single taxpayer. The credit allowed to a member of the group is a portion of the group’s credit. Section 1.41–8(d) of the regulation permits a corporation that is a member of more than one group to designate which controlled group they will be aggregated with for the purposes of Code section 41(f). Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 250. Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 63. 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 E:\FR\FM\25JAN1.SGM 25JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 16 (Thursday, January 25, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3478-3479]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-1029]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8868

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

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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 8868, Application for Extension of Time To File an Exempt 
Organization Return.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 26, 2007 
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 the form and instructions should be directed to R. Joseph 
Durbala, at (202) 622-3634, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 
1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the 
internet, at RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Application for Extension of Time To File an Exempt 
Organization Return.
    OMB Number: 1545-1709.
    Form Number: 8868.
    Abstract: Sections 6081 and 1.6081 of the Internal Revenue Code and 
regulations permit the Internal Revenue Service to grant a reasonable 
extension of time to file a return. Form 8868 provides the necessary 
information for a taxpayer to apply for an extension to file a 
fiduciary or certain exempt organization return.
    Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at 
this time.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 248,932.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 5 hrs., 47 mins.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,453,638.
    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: January 17, 2007.
Glenn P. Kirkland,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-1029 Filed 1-24-07; 8:45 am]
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