Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8909, 9406-9407 [E7-3527]

Download as PDF 9406 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 40 / Thursday, March 1, 2007 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration Notice of Granted Buy America Waivers Federal Transit Administration (FTA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of granted Buy America waiver. AGENCY: The following waiver will permit ticket vending machine manufacturers to install and count as domestic for purposes of the Buy America Act, 49 U.S.C. 5323(j), as implemented by the Federal Transit Administration at 49 CFR part 661, the CashCode BB–10XX, MBB–01XX, MBB– 03XX, MBB–04XX Bill Validators (collectively, the ‘‘CashCode Bill Validators’’). This waiver is valid for a period of two years, or until such time as a domestic source for the product becomes available, whichever occurs first. This notice shall ensure that the public is aware of the waiver. FTA requests that the public notify it if a domestic source for any of the abovelisted products becomes available. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jayme L. Blakesley, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 9316, Washington, DC 20590–0001. E-mail: jayme.blakesley@dot.gov. Telephone: (202) 366–0304. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: See waiver below. SUMMARY: rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES Waiver: CashCode BB–10XX, MBB–01XX, MBB–03XX, MBB–04XX Bill Validators Simcha Bielak, V.P. Sales & Marketing, Crane-CashCode, 553 Basaltic Road, Ontario, Canada L4K 4W8. Re: Buy America Non-Availability Waiver for the CashCode BB–10XX, MBB–01XX, MBB– 03XX, MBB–04XX Bill Validators Dear Mr. Bielak: This letter responds to your October 31, 2006, request for a Buy America nonavailability waiver for your CashCode BB– 10XX, MBB–01XX, MBB–03XX, MBB–04XX Bill Validators (collectively, the ‘‘CashCode Bill Validators’’), which are manufactured in Canada for use in ticket vending machines.1 For the reasons below, I have determined that a non-availability waiver is appropriate here. The Buy America Act requires, with few exceptions, that all steel, iron and manufactured goods used in FTA-funded projects be produced in the United States.2 1 The coin dispenser at issue here is a low-profile, bulk coin dispensing hopper module, a device able to hold a quantity of coins in a hopper and dispense them for ‘‘change,’’ one-by-one, in a secure and accurate manner upon electronic command. 2 49 U.S.C. 5323(j). VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:01 Feb 28, 2007 Jkt 211001 One such exception is that of nonavailability—that in some instances steel, iron, and goods produced in the United States are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities or are not of a satisfactory quality. Therefore, Congress authorized FTA to waive the above requirement and allow, based on non-availability, the use in an FTA-funded project of steel, iron or manufactured goods produced outside the United States.3 FTA verified non-availability of the CashCode Bill Validators by publishing the following notice on its Web site—https:// www.fta.dot.gov—and the Docket Management System Web site—https:// www.dms.dot.gov, Docket No. FTA–2006– 26277—and allowing thirty days for public comment: Crane-CashCode (‘‘CashCode’’) has requested a component non-availability waiver for its BB–10XX, MBB–01XX, MBB– 03XX, and MBB–04XX Bill Validators (collectively, the ‘‘CashCode Bill Validators’’), manufactured in Canada for use in ticket vending machines. The CashCode Bill Validators (U.S. Patent Nos. 6,371,473 and 6,296,242) are able to accept, validate, and mechanically escrow up to twenty banknotes of various denominations at a time, can store bills in up to three recycling canisters to be recycled and dispensed or to be routed to a lockable, removable cassette. More information about the CashCode Bill Validators can be accessed on CashCode’s Web site at https://www.cashcode.com. CashCode asserts that the CashCode Bill Validators, or their functional equivalent, are not available from a U.S. source. If granted, this waiver would permit ticket vending machine manufacturers to install the CashCode Bill Validators and count them as domestic for purposes of Buy America compliance. Please note ‘‘CashCode Bill Validators’’ in the subject line and submit comments by close of business December 8, 2006, to jayme.blakesley@dot.gov. For more information on Buy America, please see 49 CFR 661.7(d) and 661.9(d). Thirty days have passed since publication of the above notice, and no party has indicated that a U.S. manufacturer produces coin dispensing hoppers in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of a satisfactory quality. Therefore, FTA hereby grants a non-availability waiver for the CashCode Bill Validators for a period of two years, or until such time as a domestic source for this type of unit becomes available, whichever occurs first. This waiver will permit ticket vending machine manufacturers to install the CashCode Bill Validators and count them as domestic for purposes of Buy America compliance. If you have any questions, please contact Jayme L. Blakesley at (202) 366–0304 or jayme.blakesley@dot.gov. Sincerely, David B. Horner, Chief Counsel, Federal Transit Administration. 3 49 PO 00000 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(B). Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Issued: February 22, 2007. David B. Horner, Chief Counsel. [FR Doc. E7–3591 Filed 2–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8909 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 Form 8909, Energy Efficient Appliance Credit. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 30, 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: Energy Efficient Appliance Credit. OMB Number: 1545–2055. Form Number: Form 8909. Abstract: Form 8909, Energy Efficient Appliance Credit, was developed to carry out the provisions of new Code section 45M. This new section was added by section 1334 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109–58). The new form provides a means for the eligible manufacturer/taxpayer to compute the amount of, and claim, the credit. 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. E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 40 / Thursday, March 1, 2007 / Notices Estimated Number of Respondents: 10. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 7 hours 56 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 80. 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: February 20, 2007. Glenn P. Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–3527 Filed 2–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 1363 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. rmajette on PROD1PC67 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:01 Feb 28, 2007 Jkt 211001 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 1363, Export Exemption Certificate. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 30, 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: Export Exemption Certificate. OMB Number: 1545–0685. Form Number: Form 1363. Abstract: Internal Revenue Code section 427(b)(2) exempts exported property from the excise tax on transportation of property. Regulation § 49.4271–1(d)(2) authorizes the filing of Form 1363 by the shipper to request tax exemption for a shipment or a series of shipments. The information on the form is used by the IRS to verify shipments of property made tax-free. 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 or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 100,000. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 4 hours, 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 450,000. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9407 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: February 22, 2007. Glenn P. Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–3528 Filed 2–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 4466 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 Form 4466, Corporation Application for Quick Refund of Overpayment of Estimated Tax. Written comments should be received on or before April 30, 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 DATES: E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 40 (Thursday, March 1, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9406-9407]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-3527]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8909

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 
Form 8909, Energy Efficient Appliance Credit.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 30, 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: Energy Efficient Appliance Credit.
    OMB Number: 1545-2055.
    Form Number: Form 8909.
    Abstract: Form 8909, Energy Efficient Appliance Credit, was 
developed to carry out the provisions of new Code section 45M. This new 
section was added by section 1334 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 
(Pub. L. 109-58). The new form provides a means for the eligible 
manufacturer/taxpayer to compute the amount of, and claim, the credit.
    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 for-profit organizations.

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    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 7 hours 56 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 80.
    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: February 20, 2007.
Glenn P. Kirkland,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-3527 Filed 2-28-07; 8:45 am]
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