Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 6478, 39376-39377 [E9-18789]

Download as PDF 39376 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 150 / Thursday, August 6, 2009 / Notices Issued: July 31, 2009. Ann M. Linnertz, Associate Administrator for Administration. [FR Doc. E9–18772 Filed 8–5–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Office of Analysis, Research, and Technology Forum jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of meeting/forum. SUMMARY: FMCSA’s Office of Analysis, Research, and Technology (ART) invites interested persons to participate in a forum regarding updating it’s 5-Year Strategic Plan (2010–2015). FMCSA is seeking input from industry leaders via two public Stakeholder Forums in order to identify and discuss key safety related challenges and opportunities facing the motor carrier industry, and to solicit ideas on research objectives that FMCSA should consider in developing it’s strategic plan—as well as on potential projects and programs that would help meet those safety research objectives. As a participant in the forum, attendees will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed mission, vision and strategic objectives (goals) for the 5-Year Strategic Plan, and provide any additional insights they feel will be important to the FMCSA. Where and When: Meeting # 1. Hyatt Place Denver Airport, 16250 E. 40th Ave., Aurora, CO 80011, on Thursday August 13, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meeting # 2. Booz Allen Hamilton Conference Center, Hamilton 2011, 8283 Greensboro Dr., McLean, VA 22102, on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration: Space will be limited to the first 30 registered participants for each forum. To attend the forum, send an e-mail to: karen.robin@dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Martin R. Walker, Office of Analysis, Research and Technology, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SW., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 385–2364 or e-mail martin.r.walker@dot.gov Or, contact Karen Robin in the same office at (202) 385–2373 or e-mail karen.robin@dot.gov Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., E.S.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:04 Aug 05, 2009 Jkt 217001 ART is currently in the process of updating its 5-Year Strategic Plan, which was last issued in 2005. The updated plan seeks to articulate the ART’s mission to reduce the number and severity of commercial motor vehicle crashes by expanding FMCSA’s knowledge portfolio of available technological, behavioral, and operational approaches for addressing safety challenges in the motor carrier industry. Forum attendees will receive an Information Packet on current programs the Office of Research and Technology is working on. While the forum will be open to the public, it will be limited to the space available. Individuals requiring special needs/ accommodations (sign, reader, etc.), please call Karen Robin at (202) 385– 2373 or e-mail karen.robin@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Issued On: July 28, 2009. David Anewalt, Acting Associate Administrator for Research and Information Technology. [FR Doc. E9–18770 Filed 8–5–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 6478 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 Form 6478, Alcohol and Cellulosic Biofuel Fuels Credit. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 5, 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 the form and instructions should be directed to Robert Kennedy at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622– 3403, or through the Internet at Robert.J.Kennedy@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Alcohol and Cellulosic Biofuel Fuels Credit. OMB Number: 1545–0231. Form Number: Form 6478. Abstract: Use Form 6478 to figure your alcohol and cellulosic biofuel fuels credit. You claim the credit for the tax year in which the sale or use occurs. The credit is determined under IRC section 40 and consists of the alcohol mixture credit, alcohol credit, small ethanol producer credit and cellulosic biofuel producer credit. Current Actions: We deleted 3 lines in compliance with IRC section 40. We also deleted 8 lines to reflect changes made during the processing cycle of the 2008 Form 6478. This results in a total burden decrease of 8,811. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,300. Estimated Time per Respondent: 6 hours, 48 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 22,473. 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 E:\FR\FM\06AUN1.SGM 06AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 150 / Thursday, August 6, 2009 / Notices 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: July 29, 2009. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–18789 Filed 8–5–09; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Area 4 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin) AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Treasury. Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 4 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, September 15, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Smiley at 1–888–912–1227 or 414–231–2360. Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that a meeting of the Area 4 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 1 p.m. Central Time via telephone conference. The public is invited to make oral comments or submit written statements for consideration. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate must be made with Ellen Smiley. For more information please contact Ms. Smiley at 1–888–912–1227 or 414–231–2360, or write TAP Office Stop 1006MIL, 211 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203–2221, or post comments to the Web site: https:// www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include various IRS issues. jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: July 30, 2009. Shawn F. Collins, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E9–18774 Filed 8–5–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:04 Aug 05, 2009 Jkt 217001 Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Area 3 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and the Territory of Puerto Rico) AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Treasury. ACTION: Notice of meeting. BILLING CODE 4830–01–P ACTION: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 3 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Monday, September 14, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sallie Chavez at 1–888–912–1227 or 954–423–7979. 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 a meeting of the Area 3 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Monday, September 14, 2009, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time via telephone conference. The public is invited to make oral comments or submit written statements for consideration. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate must be made with Sallie Chavez. For more information please contact Ms. Chavez at 1–888–912–1227 or 954–423–7979, or write TAP Office, 1000 South Pine Island Road, Suite 340, Plantation, FL 33324, or post comments to the Web site: https:// www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include various IRS issues. Dated: July 30, 2009. Shawn F. Collins, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E9–18775 Filed 8–5–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Area 2 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia) AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice of meeting. PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 39377 SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 2 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marianne Ayala at 1–888–912–1227 or 954–423–7978. 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 2 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time via telephone conference. The public is invited to make oral comments or submit written statements for consideration. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate must be made with Marianne Ayala. For more information please contact Mrs. Ayala at 1–888– 912–1227 or 954–423–7978, or write TAP Office, 1000 South Pine Island Road, Suite 340, Plantation, FL 33324, or post comments to the Web site: http: //www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include various IRS issues. Dated: July 30, 2009. Shawn F. Collins, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E9–18776 Filed 8–5–09; 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) AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Treasury. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 6 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comment, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Coffman at 1–888–912–1227 or 206–220–6095. E:\FR\FM\06AUN1.SGM 06AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 150 (Thursday, August 6, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39376-39377]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-18789]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 6478

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 6478, Alcohol and Cellulosic Biofuel Fuels Credit.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 5, 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 the form and instructions should be directed to Robert 
Kennedy at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622-3403, or through the 
Internet at Robert.J.Kennedy@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Alcohol and Cellulosic Biofuel Fuels Credit.
    OMB Number: 1545-0231.
    Form Number: Form 6478.
    Abstract: Use Form 6478 to figure your alcohol and cellulosic 
biofuel fuels credit. You claim the credit for the tax year in which 
the sale or use occurs. The credit is determined under IRC section 40 
and consists of the alcohol mixture credit, alcohol credit, small 
ethanol producer credit and cellulosic biofuel producer credit.
    Current Actions: We deleted 3 lines in compliance with IRC section 
40. We also deleted 8 lines to reflect changes made during the 
processing cycle of the 2008 Form 6478. This results in a total burden 
decrease of 8,811.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,300.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 6 hours, 48 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 22,473.
    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

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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: July 29, 2009.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-18789 Filed 8-5-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P
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