Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 1363, 13655 [2010-6147]

Download as PDF pwalker on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 54 / Monday, March 22, 2010 / Notices reasonably available for the proposed service, a determination will be granted allowing for the conditional use of these vessels, within a set time frame. Those interested in providing the names of suitable and available vessels for the proposed service should refer to the docket number, and identify the U.S.flag vessels available. DATES: Submit U.S.-flag anchor handling ice class A3 or above vessel nominations on or before April 21, 2010. ADDRESSES: U.S.-flag vessel nominations should refer to docket number MARAD 2010–0031. Written nominations may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL–401, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590–0001. You may also send documents electronically via the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov or https:// smses.dot.gov/submit/. All submissions will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An electronic version of this document, and all documents entered into this docket, is available on the World Wide Web at https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas W. Harrelson, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, MAR–730 Room W21– 316, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–5515. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Maritime Administration has received a request from an attorney on behalf of a client seeking permission to charter a foreign-flag ice-classed A3 anchor handling vessel adjacent to the coast of Alaska. The foreign-flag anchor handling vessel (TOR VIKING #9199622) would operate in the Beaufort Sea or Chukchi Sea adjacent to Alaska, under certain conditions, and for a limited period of time. Section 705 of Public Law 109–347 allows the use of foreign-flag vessels in this regard if the Maritime Administration determines that U.S.-flag vessels are not suitable or reasonably available and if the lessee has entered into a binding contract to obtain and employ an eligible vessel. The lessee has entered into a long term time charter to build and employ such an eligible vessel. The Maritime Administration is posting this notice in the Federal Register providing the public 30 days notice of our intention to provide a determination allowing for the use of a foreign-flag vessel in this VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:41 Mar 19, 2010 Jkt 220001 regard, if suitable and available U.S.-flag vessels are not otherwise identified. The Maritime Administration’s determination will be for the period through December 31, 2011. By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: March 15, 2010. Christine Gurland, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2010–6144 Filed 3–19–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 1363 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 1363, Export Exemption Certificate. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 21, 2010 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 Dawn Bidne, at (202) 622–3933, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at Dawn.E.Bidne@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. PO 00000 Frm 00173 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 13655 Current Actions: One line was deleted from the form. This caused the total burden to decrease by 25,000, resulting in a new total burden of 425,000 hours. Type of Review: Revision 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, 15 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 425,000. 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. Approved: March 8, 2010. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Supervisory Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2010–6147 Filed 3–19–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 54 (Monday, March 22, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 13655]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-6147]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 1363

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 1363, Export Exemption Certificate.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 21, 2010 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 Dawn Bidne, 
at (202) 622-3933, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the 
Internet, at Dawn.E.Bidne@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 
Sec.  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: One line was deleted from the form. This caused 
the total burden to decrease by 25,000, resulting in a new total burden 
of 425,000 hours.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations and 
individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100,000.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 4 hours, 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 425,000.
    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.

    Approved: March 8, 2010.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Supervisory Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2010-6147 Filed 3-19-10; 8:45 am]
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