Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Reporting, Procedures, and Penalties Regulations, 24074-24075 [E9-12005]

Download as PDF 24074 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 98 / Friday, May 22, 2009 / Notices A. Hopkins, Joseph T. Jackson, Donald A. Lambrecht, William M. Liebert, Howard A. McCowan, William J. Mlejnek, John F. Naughton, Curtis J. Panther, Eric S. Ritter, Gary L. Robinson, Todd J. Schoeller, Chad W. Schumaker, Kevin J. Sears, David W. Slininger, Peter A. Storm, Robert J. Streets, Don A. Wisnosky, and Patrick D. Yasten from the ITDM standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), subject to the conditions listed under ‘‘Conditions and Requirements’’ above. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 each exemption will be valid for two years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked if: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315. If the exemption is still effective at the end of the 2-year period, the person may apply to FMCSA for a renewal under procedures in effect at that time. Issued on: May 15, 2009. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. E9–12054 Filed 5–21–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–1999–5578; FMCSA– 2000–8398; FMCSA–2002–13411; FMCSA– 2004–17984; FMCSA–2004–19477; FMCSA– 2005–20027; FMCSA–2006–26066; FMCSA– 2006–25246; FMCSA–2007–27333] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Renewals; Vision Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. erowe on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: FMCSA previously announced its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 22 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemptions will provide a level of safety that will be equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these 14:18 May 21, 2009 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Medical Programs, (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W64– 224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Access You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document Management System (FDMS) at https:// www.regulations.gov. Background Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption for a 2year period if it finds ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such exemption.’’ The statute also allows the Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the 2-year period. The comment period ended on May 6, 2009. Discussion of Comments FMCSA received no comments in this proceeding. Conclusion DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VerDate Nov<24>2008 commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. Jkt 217001 The Agency has not received any adverse evidence on any of these drivers that indicates that safety is being compromised. Based upon its evaluation of the 22 renewal applications, FMCSA renews the Federal vision exemptions for Rex A. Botsford, Roger C. Carson, Robert A. Casson, Gregory L. Cooper, Kenneth D. Craig, Christopher A. Deadman, Jerald O. Edwards, David R. Gross, George Harris, Francisco J. Jimenez, Kenneth C. Keil, Paul R. Kerpsie, Melvin A. Kleman, Roosevelt Lawson, Emanuel N. Malone, Roberto E. Martinez, Richard W. Mullenix, George K. Sizemore, James A. Strickland, Clarence L. Swann, Jr., Kerry W. VanStory and Manuel A. Vargas. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each renewal exemption will be valid for 2 years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked if: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315. PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Issued on May 15, 2009. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. E9–12055 Filed 5–21–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board Release of Waybill Data The Surface Transportation Board has received a request from Mitsui Rail Capital, LLC (WB992–2—05/18/09), for permission to use certain data from the Board’s Carload Waybill Samples. A copy of this request may be obtained from the Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration. The waybill sample contains confidential railroad and shipper data; therefore, if any parties object to these requests, they should file their objections with the Director of the Board’s Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration within 14 calendar days of the date of this notice. The rules for release of waybill data are codified at 49 CFR 1244.9. Contact: Scott Decker, (202) 245– 0330. Kulunie L. Cannon, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. E9–11975 Filed 5–21–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Reporting, Procedures, and Penalties Regulations AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. 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 Office of Foreign Assets Control (‘‘OFAC’’) within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning OFAC’s E:\FR\FM\22MYN1.SGM 22MYN1 erowe on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 98 / Friday, May 22, 2009 / Notices information collection requirements contained within OFAC’s Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations set forth at 31 CFR part 501. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before July 21, 2009 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to ‘‘Paperwork Reduction Act’’ care of the Policy Division, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Annex—4th Floor, Washington, DC 20220. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information about the filings or procedures should be directed to the Policy Division, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Annex—4th Floor, Washington, DC 20220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations. OMB Number: 1505–0164. Agency Form Number: TD–F–90– 22.50. Abstract: The collections of information are contained in sections 501.601 through 501.605, 501.801, and 501.803 through 501.807 and pertain to the operation of various economic sanctions programs administered by OFAC under 31 CFR Chapter V. Section 501.601 relates to the maintenance of records, and section 501.602 relates to OFAC demands for information relative to any transaction or property subject to the provisions of 31 CFR Chapter V. Section 501.603 imposes reporting requirements pertaining to blocked assets and retained funds transfers. This information is required by OFAC to monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, to support diplomatic negotiations concerning the targets of sanctions, and to support settlement negotiations addressing U.S. claims. Section 501.604 requires the filing of reports for compliance purposes by U.S. financial institutions where a funds transfer is not required to be blocked but is rejected because the underlying transaction is otherwise prohibited. Section 501.605 requires reporting of information pertaining to litigation, arbitration, and other binding alternative dispute resolution proceedings in the United States to prevent the intentional or inadvertent transfer through such proceedings of blocked property or retained funds. Sections 501.801 and 501.803 through 501.805 relate to license requests; the amendment, modification or revocation of licenses; rulemaking; and document requests. Section 501.806 sets forth the VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:18 May 21, 2009 Jkt 217001 procedures to be followed by a person seeking to have funds released at a financial institution if the person believes that the funds were blocked due to mistaken identity. Section 501.807 sets forth the procedures to be followed by persons seeking administrative reconsideration of their designation or the designation of a vessel as blocked, or who wish to assert that the circumstances resulting in the designation are no longer applicable. The likely respondents and recordkeepers affected by the information collections contained in part 501 are financial institutions, business organizations, individuals, and legal representatives. The estimated total annual reporting and/or recordkeeping burden is approximately 26,250 hours. The estimated annual burden per respondent/record keeper varies from 30 minutes to 10 hours, depending on individual circumstances, with an estimated average of 1.25 hours. The estimated number of respondents and/or record keepers is 21,000. The estimated annual frequency of responses: 1–12. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the notice at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Financial institutions, business organizations, individuals, and legal representatives. Estimated Number of Respondents: 21,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1.25 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 26,250. 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 for five years. 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 has 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 PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24075 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: May 18, 2009. Barbara C. Hammerle, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. E9–12005 Filed 5–21–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4811–45–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [REG–131478–02] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. 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 NPRM and Temporary, REG– 131478–02 Guidance Under Section 1502; Suspension of Losses on Certain Stock Disposition. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before July 21, 2009 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 regulations should be directed to Carolyn N. Brown, at (202) 622–6688, or at 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: Guidance Under Section 1502; Suspension of Losses on Certain Stock Disposition. OMB Number: 1545–1828. Regulation Project Number: REG– 131478–02 (NPRM). E:\FR\FM\22MYN1.SGM 22MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 98 (Friday, May 22, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24074-24075]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-12005]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Reporting, Procedures, 
and Penalties Regulations

AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, 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 Office of Foreign Assets Control 
(``OFAC'') within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments 
concerning OFAC's

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information collection requirements contained within OFAC's Reporting, 
Procedures and Penalties Regulations set forth at 31 CFR part 501.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before July 21, 2009 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to ``Paperwork Reduction Act'' 
care of the Policy Division, Office of Foreign Assets Control, 
Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Annex--4th 
Floor, Washington, DC 20220.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information 
about the filings or procedures should be directed to the Policy 
Division, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Annex--4th Floor, Washington, DC 20220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations.
    OMB Number: 1505-0164.
    Agency Form Number: TD-F-90-22.50.
    Abstract: The collections of information are contained in sections 
501.601 through 501.605, 501.801, and 501.803 through 501.807 and 
pertain to the operation of various economic sanctions programs 
administered by OFAC under 31 CFR Chapter V. Section 501.601 relates to 
the maintenance of records, and section 501.602 relates to OFAC demands 
for information relative to any transaction or property subject to the 
provisions of 31 CFR Chapter V. Section 501.603 imposes reporting 
requirements pertaining to blocked assets and retained funds transfers. 
This information is required by OFAC to monitor compliance with 
regulatory requirements, to support diplomatic negotiations concerning 
the targets of sanctions, and to support settlement negotiations 
addressing U.S. claims. Section 501.604 requires the filing of reports 
for compliance purposes by U.S. financial institutions where a funds 
transfer is not required to be blocked but is rejected because the 
underlying transaction is otherwise prohibited. Section 501.605 
requires reporting of information pertaining to litigation, 
arbitration, and other binding alternative dispute resolution 
proceedings in the United States to prevent the intentional or 
inadvertent transfer through such proceedings of blocked property or 
retained funds. Sections 501.801 and 501.803 through 501.805 relate to 
license requests; the amendment, modification or revocation of 
licenses; rulemaking; and document requests. Section 501.806 sets forth 
the procedures to be followed by a person seeking to have funds 
released at a financial institution if the person believes that the 
funds were blocked due to mistaken identity. Section 501.807 sets forth 
the procedures to be followed by persons seeking administrative 
reconsideration of their designation or the designation of a vessel as 
blocked, or who wish to assert that the circumstances resulting in the 
designation are no longer applicable.
    The likely respondents and recordkeepers affected by the 
information collections contained in part 501 are financial 
institutions, business organizations, individuals, and legal 
representatives. The estimated total annual reporting and/or 
recordkeeping burden is approximately 26,250 hours. The estimated 
annual burden per respondent/record keeper varies from 30 minutes to 10 
hours, depending on individual circumstances, with an estimated average 
of 1.25 hours. The estimated number of respondents and/or record 
keepers is 21,000. The estimated annual frequency of responses: 1-12.
    Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the notice at 
this time.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Financial institutions, business organizations, 
individuals, and legal representatives.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 21,000.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 1.25 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 26,250.
    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 for five 
years.

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 has 
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: May 18, 2009.
Barbara C. Hammerle,
Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
 [FR Doc. E9-12005 Filed 5-21-09; 8:45 am]
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