Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project, 17123-17124 [2012-6974]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 57 / Friday, March 23, 2012 / Notices determine contractors’ compliance with the contracts, in order to protect the Government’s interest. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Number of Respondents: 9,213. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Hours per Response: 24. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 221,118. OMB Number: 1505–0081. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Solicitation of Proposal Information for Award of Public Contracts. Abstract: Information requested of offerors is specific to each procurement solicitation, and is required for Treasury to properly evaluate the capabilities and experience of potential contractors who desire to provide the supplies or services to be acquired. Evaluation will be used to determine which proposal most benefit the Government. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Number of Respondents: 32,345. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Hours per Response: 9. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 291,103. OMB Number: 1505–0107. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Regulation Agency Protests. Abstract: Information is requested of contractors so that the Government will be able to evaluate protests effectively and provide prompt resolution of issues in dispute when contractors file protests. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Number of Respondents: 25. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Hours per Response: 2. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 50. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:14 Mar 22, 2012 Jkt 226001 accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (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. Dawn D. Wolfgang, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–6991 Filed 3–22–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810– 25–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service 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)). The IRS is soliciting comments concerning information collection requirements related to information with respect to certain foreign-owned corporations. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 22, 2012 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Yvette B. 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 regulations should be directed to Joel Goldberger at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 927–9368, or through the Internet at Joel.P. Goldberger@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Information With Respect to Certain Foreign-Owned Corporations. OMB Number: 1545–1191. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00123 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17123 Regulation Project Number: T.D. 8353. Abstract: This document contains final Income Tax Regulations relating to information that must be reported and records that must be maintained under section 6038A of the Internal Revenue Code. These regulations are necessary to provide appropriate guidance for affected reporting corporations and related parties. The regulations affect any reporting corporation (that is, certain domestic corporations and foreign corporations) as well as certain related parties of the reporting corporation. Current Actions: There is no change to these existing regulations. Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals and business or other for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 63,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 10 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 630,000. 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. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 57 (Friday, March 23, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17123-17124]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-6974]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


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)). The IRS is soliciting comments concerning information 
collection requirements related to information with respect to certain 
foreign-owned corporations.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 22, 2012 to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Yvette B. 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 regulations should be directed to Joel Goldberger at 
Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 927-9368, or through the Internet at 
Joel.P.Goldberger@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Information With Respect to Certain Foreign-Owned 
Corporations.
    OMB Number: 1545-1191.
    Regulation Project Number: T.D. 8353.
    Abstract: This document contains final Income Tax Regulations 
relating to information that must be reported and records that must be 
maintained under section 6038A of the Internal Revenue Code. These 
regulations are necessary to provide appropriate guidance for affected 
reporting corporations and related parties. The regulations affect any 
reporting corporation (that is, certain domestic corporations and 
foreign corporations) as well as certain related parties of the 
reporting corporation.
    Current Actions: There is no change to these existing regulations.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals and business or other for-profit 
organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 63,000.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 10 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 630,000.
    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.


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    Approved: March 16, 2012.
Yvette B. Lawrence,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-6974 Filed 3-22-12; 8:45 am]
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