Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 64662-64663 [E8-25847]

Download as PDF 64662 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 211 / Thursday, October 30, 2008 / Notices comment period made by trade association representatives from the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, the American Petroleum Institute, the Association of Oil Pipelines and the American Gas Association, PHMSA is extending the comment period until December 12, 2008. Issued in Washington, DC, on October 23, 2008. Jeffrey D. Wiese, Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety. [FR Doc. E8–25846 Filed 10–29–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board Notice and Request for Comments Surface Transportation Board. 30-day notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice that it has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of approval without change of a currently approved collection: Application to Open a Billing Account. The Board previously published a notice about these collections in the Federal Register on June 16, 2008, at 73 FR 34068. That notice allowed for a 60day public review and comment period. No comments were received. This information collection is described in detail below. Comments are requested concerning (1) The accuracy of the Board’s burden estimates; (2) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; (3) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, when appropriate; and (4) whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Board, including whether the collection has practical utility. Description of Collection Title: Application to Open a Billing Account. OMB Control Number: 2140–0006. STB Form Number: STB Form 1032. Type of Review: Extension without change. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:45 Oct 29, 2008 Jkt 211001 Respondents: Rail carriers, shippers, and others doing business before the STB. Number of Respondents: 20. Estimated Time per Response: Less than .08 hours, based on actual survey of respondents. Frequency: One time per respondent. Total Burden Hours (annually including all respondents): Less than 1.6 hours. Total ‘‘Non-hour Burden’’ Cost: No ‘‘non-hour cost’’ burdens associated with this collection have been identified. Needs and Uses: The Board is, by statute, responsible for the economic regulation of freight rail carriers and certain other carriers operating in interstate commerce. This form is used by persons doing business before the Board who wish to open an account with the Board to facilitate their payment of filing fees; fees for the search, review, copying, and certification of records; and other services rendered by the Board. An account holder is billed on a monthly basis for payment of accumulated fees. Data provided is also used for debt collection activities. The application form requests information as required by OMB and U.S. Department of Treasury regulations for the collection of fees. This information is not duplicated by any other agency. In accordance with the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a, all taxpayer identification and social security numbers are secured and used only for credit management and debt collection activities. DATES: Written comments are due on December 1, 2008. ADDRESSES: Comments should be directed to Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Surface Transportation Board Desk Officer, by fax at (202) 395–6974 or by mail at 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. For Further Information or to Obtain a Copy of the STB Form, Contact: Anthony Jacobik, Jr., (202) 245–0346. [Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) for the hearing impaired: (800) 877–8339.] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA, a Federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection displays a currently valid OMB control number. A collection of information, which is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c), includes agency requirements that persons submit reports, keep records, or provide PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 information to the agency, third parties, or the public. Section 3507(b) of the PRA requires, concurrent with an agency’s submitting a collection to OMB for approval, a 30-day notice and comment period through publication in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information. Dated: October 24, 2008. Andrea Pope-Matheson, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. E8–25936 Filed 10–29–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request October 23, 2008. The Department of Treasury is planning to renew the following public information collection requirement(s) for OMB 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 December 29, 2008 to be assured of consideration. Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) OMB Number: 1520–0001. Type of Review: Extension. Form: BEP 5283. Title: Owner’s Affidavit of Partial Destruction of Mutilated Currency. Description: The Office of Currency Standards, Bureau of Engraving & Printing requests owners of partially destroyed U.S. currency to complete a notarized affidavit (BEP 5283) for each claim submitted when substantial portions of notes are missing. Respondents: Individuals or households. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 90 hours. OMB Number: 1520–0002. Type of Review: Extension. Title: Claim for Amounts Due in the Case of Deceased Owner of Mutilated Currency. Form: BEP 5287. Description: BEP 5287 is used when Treasury is required to determine ownership in cases of a deceased owner of damaged or mutilated currency. E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 211 / Thursday, October 30, 2008 / Notices Respondents: Individuals or households. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,821 hours. Clearance Officer: Cary Conn, (202) 874–2396, Bureau of Engraving and Printing,14th & C Streets, SW., Washington, DC 20228. Robert Dahl, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–25847 Filed 10–29–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4840–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [REG–248770–96 (Final)] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. sroberts on PROD1PC70 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 an existing final regulation, REG–248770– 96 (TD 8725). Miscellaneous Sections Affected by the Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2 and the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (§ 301.7430–2(c)). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 29, 2008 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to R. Joseph Durbala, Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the regulation should be directed to Carolyn N. Brown (202) 622– 6688, Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224 or through the Internet at Carolyn.N.Brown@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Miscellaneous Sections Affected by the Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2 and the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. OMB Number: 1545–1356. Regulation Project Number: REG– 248770–96. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:45 Oct 29, 2008 Jkt 211001 Abstract: Under Internal Revenue Code section 7430 a prevailing party may recover the reasonable administrative or litigation costs incurred in an administrative or civil proceeding that relates to the determination, collection, or refund of any tax, interest, or penalty. Section 301.7430–2(c) of the regulation provides that the IRS will not award administrative costs under section 7430 unless the taxpayer files a written request in accordance with the requirements of the regulation. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, and business or other forprofit organizations, not-for-profit institutions, farms, and the Federal government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 38. Estimated Time per Respondent: 2 hours, 16 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 86. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 64663 Approved: October 22, 2008. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–25852 Filed 10–29–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [REG–146459–05] 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 a final regulation, REG–146459–05 (TD 9324), Designated Roth Contributions under Section 402A. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 29, 2008 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn P. Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of this regulation should be directed to Carolyn N. Brown, (202) 622–6688, Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet at Carolyn.N.Brown@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Designated Roth Contributions Under Section 402A. OMB Number: 1545–1922. Regulation Project Number: REG– 146459–05 (TD 9324). Abstract: These final regulations provide guidanceconcerning the taxation of distributions from designated Rothaccounts under qualified cash or deferred arrangements undersection 401(k). Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, individuals or E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 211 (Thursday, October 30, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64662-64663]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-25847]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

October 23, 2008.
    The Department of Treasury is planning to renew the following 
public information collection requirement(s) for OMB 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 December 29, 
2008 to be assured of consideration.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

    OMB Number: 1520-0001.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Form: BEP 5283.
    Title: Owner's Affidavit of Partial Destruction of Mutilated 
Currency.
    Description: The Office of Currency Standards, Bureau of Engraving 
& Printing requests owners of partially destroyed U.S. currency to 
complete a notarized affidavit (BEP 5283) for each claim submitted when 
substantial portions of notes are missing.
    Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 90 hours.
    OMB Number: 1520-0002.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Title: Claim for Amounts Due in the Case of Deceased Owner of 
Mutilated Currency.
    Form: BEP 5287.
    Description: BEP 5287 is used when Treasury is required to 
determine ownership in cases of a deceased owner of damaged or 
mutilated currency.

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    Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,821 hours.
    Clearance Officer: Cary Conn, (202) 874-2396, Bureau of Engraving 
and Printing,14th & C Streets, SW., Washington, DC 20228.

Robert Dahl,
Treasury PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-25847 Filed 10-29-08; 8:45 am]
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