Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project, 54629-54630 [E9-25385]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 203 / Thursday, October 22, 2009 / Notices 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: October 9, 2009. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–25384 Filed 10–21–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Comptroller of the Currency Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. SUMMARY: The OCC, 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 a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The OCC is soliciting comment concerning its information collection titled, ‘‘Risk-Based Capital Standards— Advanced Capital Adequacy Framework.’’ The OCC also gives notice that it has sent the information collection to OMB for review. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 23, 2009. ADDRESSES: You should direct your comments to: Communications Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Public Information Room, Mail Stop 2–3, Attention: 1557–0234, 250 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20219. In addition, comments may be sent by fax to (202) 874–5274, or by electronic mail to regs.comments@occ.treas.gov. You may personally inspect and photocopy comments at the OCC, 250 E Street, SW., Washington, DC. For security reasons, the OCC requires that visitors make an appointment to inspect comments. You may do so by calling VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:13 Oct 21, 2009 Jkt 220001 (202) 874–4700. Upon arrival, visitors will be required to present valid government-issued photo identification and submit to security screening in order to inspect and photocopy comments. Additionally, you should send a copy of your comments to: OCC Desk Officer [1557–0234], by mail to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, U.S. Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, or by fax to (202) 395–6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You can request additional information or a copy of the collection from Mary H. Gottlieb, OCC Clearance Officer, (202) 874–5090, Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 250 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20219. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OCC is proposing to extend without change approval of the following information collection: Title: Risk-Based Capital Standards— Advanced Capital Adequacy Framework. OMB Control No.: 1557–0234. Frequency of Response: Annually and quarterly. Affected Public: National banks and Federal branches and agencies of foreign banks. Number of Respondents: 52. Number of Responses per Respondent: 24. Total Number of Responses: 1,248. Burden per Respondent: 15,570 hours. Total Estimated Annual Burden: 809,640 hours. General Description of Report: This information collection is mandatory: 12 U.S.C. 93a, 161, 3907–3909. The written implementation plan and prior approvals are given confidential treatment: 5 U.S.C. 552 (b)(8). Abstract: On December 7, 2007, the Federal banking agencies 1 issued a joint final rule titled Risk-Based Capital Standards: Advanced Capital Adequacy Framework (final rule) implementing a new risk-based regulatory capital framework for institutions in the United States.2 The final rule requires certain large or internationally active banks and bank holding companies to: (1) Adopt a written implementation plan; (2) update that plan for any mergers; (3) obtain prior written approvals for the use of certain approaches for determining riskweighted assets; and (4) make certain public disclosures regarding their 1 Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and Office of Thrift Supervision. 2 72 FR 69288 (December 7, 2007). PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54629 capital ratios, their components, and information on implicit support provided to a securitization. The required reporting forms have been approved under OMB Control No. 1557– 0239. Request for Comment The Federal banking agencies issued a 60-day notice for comment on July 17, 2009. 74 FR 34865. No comments were received. Comments continue to be 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 on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) Estimates of capital or startup costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: October 15, 2009. Michele Meyer, Assistant Director, Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division. [FR Doc. E9–25327 Filed 10–21–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–33–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [REG–109481–99] 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 final regulation, REG–109481– 99 (TD 9076), Special Rules Under Section 417(a)(7) for Written E:\FR\FM\22OCN1.SGM 22OCN1 54630 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 203 / Thursday, October 22, 2009 / Notices Explanation Provided by Qualified Retirement Plan After Annuity Starting Dates (§ 1.417(e)–1). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 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 the regulations should be directed to Allan Hopkins at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622–6665, or through the Internet at Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov. dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Special Rules Under Section 417(a)(7) for Written Explanation Provided by Qualified Retirement Plan After Annuity Starting Dates. OMB Number: 1545–1724. Regulation Project Number: REG– 109481–99. Abstract: The collection of information requirement in section 1.417(e)–1(b)(3)(iv)(B) and 1.417(e)– 1(b)(3)(v)(A) is required to ensure that a participant and the participant’s spouse consent to a form of distribution from a qualified plan that may result in reduced periodic payments. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, business or other for-profit organizations, and not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 50,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12,500. 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:13 Oct 21, 2009 Jkt 220001 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: October 13, 2009. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–25385 Filed 10–21–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [REG–105946–00] 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 final regulation, REG–105946– 00 (TD 8995), Mid-Contract Change in Taxpayer (§ 1.460–6). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 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 Allan Hopkins at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 or at (202) 622–6665, or through the Internet at Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Mid-Contract Change in Taxpayer. OMB Number: 1545–1732. Regulation Project Number: REG– 105946–00. Abstract: The information is needed by taxpayers who assume the obligation to account for the income from longterm contracts as the result of certain nontaxable transactions. 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. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 2 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10,000. 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 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. E:\FR\FM\22OCN1.SGM 22OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 203 (Thursday, October 22, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54629-54630]
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[FR Doc No: E9-25385]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

[REG-109481-99]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

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 an 
existing final regulation, REG-109481-99 (TD 9076), Special Rules Under 
Section 417(a)(7) for Written

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Explanation Provided by Qualified Retirement Plan After Annuity 
Starting Dates (Sec.  1.417(e)-1).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 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 the regulations should be directed to Allan Hopkins at 
Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622-6665, or through the Internet at 
Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Special Rules Under Section 417(a)(7) for Written 
Explanation Provided by Qualified Retirement Plan After Annuity 
Starting Dates.
    OMB Number: 1545-1724.
    Regulation Project Number: REG-109481-99.
    Abstract: The collection of information requirement in section 
1.417(e)-1(b)(3)(iv)(B) and 1.417(e)-1(b)(3)(v)(A) is required to 
ensure that a participant and the participant's spouse consent to a 
form of distribution from a qualified plan that may result in reduced 
periodic payments.
    Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, business or other for-
profit organizations, and not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50,000.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12,500.
    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: October 13, 2009.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-25385 Filed 10-21-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P
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