Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project, 47647-47648 [2011-19840]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 151 / Friday, August 5, 2011 / Notices come within the United States or within the possession or control of U.S. persons, including their overseas branches, are blocked. Blocked property may not be transferred, sold or otherwise dealt in without authorization. Any transaction or dealing by a U.S. person, or within the United States, in any property or interests in property of Omar Hammami is prohibited unless authorized, as is any transaction or dealing that evades or avoids this prohibition. It is also unlawful for any person to conspire to violate, attempt to violate, or cause a violation of this prohibition. OFAC has discretion to issue licenses authorizing specific transactions that are otherwise prohibited by the Order. All requests for specific licenses should be made in writing to the Assistant Director for Licensing, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220. Licensing procedures are set forth in sections 501.801–802 of the Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations (‘‘RPPR’’), 31 CFR part 501. The RPPR also provide procedures for submitting requests for unblocking funds and reconsideration of a designation. 31 CFR 501.806–807. The listing of the blocked individual is as follows: 1. HAMMAMI, Omar (a.k.a. AL– AMRIKI, Abu Mansour; a.k.a. AL– AMRIKI, Abu Mansur; a.k.a. AL– AMRIKI, Abu Mansuur; a.k.a. ‘‘Farouk’’; a.k.a. ‘‘Farouq’’; a.k.a. HAMMAMI, Umar; a.k.a. HAMMAMI, Omar Shafik), DOB 06 May 1984; POB Alabama, USA; Passport 403062567 (United States); SSN 423–31–3021 (United States); (INDIVIDUAL) [SOMALIA]. Dated: July 29, 2011. Barbara C. Hammerle, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2011–19842 Filed 8–4–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY erowe on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Office of Foreign Assets Control Additional Designation of Person Whose Property and Interests in Property Are Blocked Pursuant to Executive Order 13536 of April 12, 2010, ‘‘Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in Somalia.’’ Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:16 Aug 04, 2011 Jkt 223001 The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (‘‘OFAC’’) is publishing the name of one individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13536 of April 12, 2010, ‘‘Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in Somalia.’’ DATES: The designation by the Director of OFAC of the individual identified in this notice was announced on July 29, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant Director, Sanctions Compliance and Evaluation, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. (Treasury Annex), Washington, DC 20220, Tel.: 202/622– 2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Electronic and Facsimile Availability The List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (‘‘SDN List’’) and additional information concerning OFAC are available from OFAC’s Web site (https://www.treas.gov/ ofac). Certain general information pertaining to OFAC’s sanctions programs also is available via facsimile through a 24-hour fax-on-demand service, Tel.: 202/622–0077. Background On April 12, 2010, the President issued Executive Order 13536, ‘‘Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in Somalia’’ (the ‘‘Order’’), pursuant to, inter alia, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701–06). In the Order, the President declared a national emergency to address the deterioration of the security situation and the persistence of violence in Somalia and acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia. Section 1 of the Order blocks, with certain exceptions, all property and interests in property that are in the United States, that come within the United States, or that are or come within the possession or control of any United States person, of persons listed in the Annex to the Order and of persons determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to satisfy certain criteria set forth in the Order. The Annex to the Order lists eleven individuals and one entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to the Order. On July 29, 2011, the Director of OFAC, in consultation with the Secretary of State, designated, pursuant PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47647 to one or more of the criteria set forth in subparagraphs (a)(ii)(A) through (a)(ii)(E) of Section 1 of the Order, one individual as a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to the Order. The listing of the blocked individual is as follows: 1. OMAR, Hassan Mahat (a.k.a. ADAM, Sheikh Hassaan Hussein; a.k.a. HUSSEIN, Sheikh Hassaan; a.k.a. OMAR, Hassan Mahad), DOB 10 Apr 1979; POB Garissa, Kenya; nationality Kenya; Kenyan ID No. 23446085 (Kenya); Passport A1180173 (Kenya) expires 20 Aug 2017; (INDIVIDUAL) [SOMALIA] Dated: July 29, 2011. Barbara C. Hammerle, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2011–19841 Filed 8–4–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [REG–121063–97; TD 8972 (final)] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: 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 Averaging of Farm Income. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 4, 2011 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Yvette Lawrence, 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 Elaine Christophe at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622– 3179, or through the Internet at Elaine.H.Christophe@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Averaging of Farm Income. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05AUN1.SGM 05AUN1 erowe on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES 47648 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 151 / Friday, August 5, 2011 / Notices OMB Number: 1545–1662. Form Number: REG–121063–97; TD 8972 (Final). Abstract: Section 1301 of the Internal Revenue Code allows an individual engaged in a farming business to elect to reduce his or her regular tax liability by treating all or a portion of the current year’s farming income as if it had been earned in equal proportions over the prior three years. To take advantage of income averaging, § 1301 requires that the taxpayer calculate the § 1 tax using the three prior year’s tax tables and, if applicable, Schedule D, Capital Gains and Losses, (to apply the maximum capital gains tax rates), as well as the current year’s tax tables or tax rate schedules. The regulation requires the taxpayer to use Schedule J of Form 1040 to record and total the amount of tax for each year of the four year calculation. Current Actions: There are no changes to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. The burden for this requirement is reflected in the burden estimate for Schedule J of Form 1040. 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:16 Aug 04, 2011 Jkt 223001 Approved: July 27, 2011. Yvette B. Lawrence, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–19840 Filed 8–4–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8850 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: 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 8850, Pre-Screening Notice and Certification Request for the Work Opportunity and Welfare-to-Work Credits. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 4, 2011 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Yvette Lawrence, 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 Elaine Christophe, at (202) 622–3179, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet at Elaine.H.Christophe@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: PreScreening Notice and Certification Request for the Work Opportunity and Welfare-to-Work Credits. OMB Number: 1545–1500. Form Number: 8850. Abstract: Employers use Form 8850 as part of a written request to a state employment security agency to certify an employee as a member of a targeted group for purposes of qualifying for the work opportunity credit or the welfareto-work credit. The work opportunity credit and the welfare-to-work credit cover individuals who begin work for the employer before July 1, 1999. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to Form 8850 at this time. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 440,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 4 hr., 44 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,081,200. 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: July 27, 2011. Yvette B. Lawrence, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–19843 Filed 8–4–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8697 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\05AUN1.SGM 05AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 151 (Friday, August 5, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47647-47648]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-19840]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

[REG-121063-97; TD 8972 (final)]


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 
Averaging of Farm Income.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 4, 2011 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Yvette Lawrence, 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 Elaine 
Christophe at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622-3179, or through the 
Internet at Elaine.H.Christophe@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Averaging of Farm Income.

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    OMB Number: 1545-1662.
    Form Number: REG-121063-97; TD 8972 (Final).
    Abstract: Section 1301 of the Internal Revenue Code allows an 
individual engaged in a farming business to elect to reduce his or her 
regular tax liability by treating all or a portion of the current 
year's farming income as if it had been earned in equal proportions 
over the prior three years. To take advantage of income averaging, 
Sec.  1301 requires that the taxpayer calculate the Sec.  1 tax using 
the three prior year's tax tables and, if applicable, Schedule D, 
Capital Gains and Losses, (to apply the maximum capital gains tax 
rates), as well as the current year's tax tables or tax rate schedules. 
The regulation requires the taxpayer to use Schedule J of Form 1040 to 
record and total the amount of tax for each year of the four year 
calculation.
    Current Actions: There are no changes to this existing regulation.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    The burden for this requirement is reflected in the burden estimate 
for Schedule J of Form 1040.
    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: July 27, 2011.
Yvette B. Lawrence,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-19840 Filed 8-4-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P

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