Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC); Nominations, 19056-19057 [2012-7499]

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ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the burden estimate, or any other aspect of the information collection, including suggestion for reducing the burden, to (1) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for Treasury, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or email at OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV and (2) Treasury PRA Clearance Officer, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite 11020, Washington, DC 20220, or online at www.PRAComment.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 927–5331, email at PRA@treasury.gov, or the entire information collection request maybe found at www.reginfo.gov. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120: delegations of authority at CFR 1.50 and 501.8. [FR Doc. 2012–7523 Filed 3–28–12; 8:45 am] Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) OMB Number: 1520–0001. Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved collection. Title: Owner’s Affidavit of Partial Destruction of Mutilated Currency. Form: BEP 5283. Abstract: The Office of Currency Standards, Bureau of Engraving & Printing, requests owners of partially destroyed U.S. currency to complete a notarized affidavit (BEP 5283) for each claim submitted when substantial portions of notes are missing. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 90. Dawn D. Wolfgang, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. BILLING CODE 4840–01–P Issued on: March 23, 2012. Claude H. Harris, Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. [FR Doc. 2012–7591 Filed 3–28–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC); Nominations DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury. ACTION: Request for Nominations. March 26, 2012. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request SUMMARY: AGENCY: The Department of the Treasury will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13, on or after the date of publication of this notice. DATES: Comments should be received on or before April 30, 2012 to be assured of consideration. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:14 Mar 28, 2012 Jkt 226001 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requests nominations of individuals for selection to the Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC). Nominations should describe and document the proposed member’s qualifications for IRPAC membership, including the applicant’s past or current affiliations and dealings with the particular tax segment or segments of the community that he or she wishes to PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 represent on the committee. In addition to individual nominations, the IRS is soliciting nominations from professional and public interest groups that wish to have representatives on the IRPAC. IRPAC is comprised of 22 members. There are seven positions open for calendar year 2013. It is important that IRPAC continue to represent a diverse taxpayer and stakeholder base. Accordingly, to maintain membership diversity, selection is based on the applicant’s qualifications as well as the taxpayer or stakeholder base he/she represents. The IRPAC advises the IRS on information reporting issues of mutual concern to the private sector and the federal government. The committee works with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue and other IRS leadership to provide recommendations on a wide range of information reporting administration issues. Membership is balanced to include representation from the tax professional community, small and large businesses, banks, insurance companies, state tax administration, colleges and universities, and industries such as securities, payroll, finance and software. DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before May 31, 2012. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to: Ms. Caryl Grant, National Public Liaison, CL:NPL:SRM, Room 7559 IR, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, Attn: IRPAC Nominations. Applications may be submitted via fax to 202–622–8345. Application packages are available on the Tax Professional’s Page of the IRS Web site at https://www.irs.gov/taxpros/ index.html. Application packages may also be requested by telephone from National Public Liaison, 202–927–3641 (not a toll-free number). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Caryl Grant at 202–927–3641 (not a tollfree number) or *Public_Liaison@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Established in 1991 in response to an administrative recommendation in the final Conference Report of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989, the IRPAC works closely with the IRS to provide recommendations on a wide range of issues intended to improve the information reporting program and achieve fairness to taxpayers. Conveying the public’s perception of IRS activities to the Commissioner, the IRPAC is comprised of individuals who bring substantial, disparate experience and diverse backgrounds to the Committee’s activities. E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 61 / Thursday, March 29, 2012 / Notices Each IRPAC member is nominated by the Commissioner with the concurrence of the Secretary of Treasury to serve a three-year term. Working groups address policies and administration issues specific to information reporting. Members are not paid for their services. However, travel expenses for working sessions, public meetings and orientation sessions, such as airfare, per diem, and transportation are reimbursed within prescribed federal travel limitations. Receipt of applications will be acknowledged, and all individuals will be notified when selections have been made. In accordance with Department of Treasury Directive 21–03, a clearance process including fingerprints, annual tax checks, a Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal check and a practitioner check with the Office of Professional Responsibility will be conducted. Federally registered lobbyists cannot be members of the IRPAC. Equal opportunity practices will be followed for all appointments to the IRPAC in accordance with the Department of Treasury and IRS policies. The IRS has special interest in assuring that women and men, members of all races and national origins, and individuals with disabilities are adequately represented on advisory committees. Therefore, it extends particular encouragement to nominations from such appropriately qualified candidates. Dated: March 22, 2012. John Lipold, Designated Federal Official, National Public Liaison. [FR Doc. 2012–7499 Filed 3–28–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of the Public Debt Proposed Collection: Comment Request Notice and request for comments. ACTION: 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 Bureau of the Public Debt within the Department mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:14 Mar 28, 2012 Jkt 226001 of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the Supporting Statement of Ownership for Overdue United States Bearer Securities. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 30, 2012 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Bureau of the Public Debt, Bruce A. Sharp, 200 Third Street A4–A, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or bruce.sharp@bpd.treas.gov. The opportunity to make comments online is also available at www.pracomment.gov FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies should be directed to Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau of the Public Debt, 200 Third Street A4–A, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, (304) 480–8150. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Supporting Statement of Ownership for Overdue United States Bearer Securities. OMB Number: 1535–0102. Form Number: PD F 1071. Abstract: The information is requested to establish ownership and support a request for payment. Current Actions: None. Type of Review: Extension. Affected Public: Individuals or businesses. Estimated Number of Respondents: 900. Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 225. 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. Dated: March 26, 2012. Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–7548 Filed 3–28–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–39–P PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19057 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of the Public Debt Proposed Collection: Comment Request Notice and request for comments. ACTION: 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 Bureau of the Public Debt within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the creditor’s request for payment of Treasury securities belonging to a decedent’s estate being settled without administration. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 30, 2012 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Bureau of the Public Debt, Bruce A. Sharp, 200 Third Street A4–A, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or bruce. sharp@bpd.treas.gov. The opportunity to make comments online is also available at www.pracomment.gov FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies should be directed to Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau of the Public Debt, 200 Third Street A4–A, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, (304) 480–8150. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Creditor’s Request for Payment of Treasury Securities Belonging to a Decedent’s Estate Being Settled Without Administration. OMB Number: 1535–0055. Form Number: PD F 1050. Abstract: The information is requested to obtain a creditor’s consent to dispose of savings bonds/notes in settlement of a deceased owner’s estate without administration. Current Actions: None. Type of Review: Extension. Affected Public: Individuals or Businesses. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,500. Estimated Time per Respondent: 6 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 150. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 61 (Thursday, March 29, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19056-19057]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-7499]


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DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC); 
Nominations

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury.

ACTION: Request for Nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requests nominations of 
individuals for selection to the Information Reporting Program Advisory 
Committee (IRPAC). Nominations should describe and document the 
proposed member's qualifications for IRPAC membership, including the 
applicant's past or current affiliations and dealings with the 
particular tax segment or segments of the community that he or she 
wishes to represent on the committee. In addition to individual 
nominations, the IRS is soliciting nominations from professional and 
public interest groups that wish to have representatives on the IRPAC. 
IRPAC is comprised of 22 members. There are seven positions open for 
calendar year 2013. It is important that IRPAC continue to represent a 
diverse taxpayer and stakeholder base. Accordingly, to maintain 
membership diversity, selection is based on the applicant's 
qualifications as well as the taxpayer or stakeholder base he/she 
represents.
    The IRPAC advises the IRS on information reporting issues of mutual 
concern to the private sector and the federal government. The committee 
works with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue and other IRS 
leadership to provide recommendations on a wide range of information 
reporting administration issues. Membership is balanced to include 
representation from the tax professional community, small and large 
businesses, banks, insurance companies, state tax administration, 
colleges and universities, and industries such as securities, payroll, 
finance and software.

DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before May 31, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to: Ms. Caryl Grant, National 
Public Liaison, CL:NPL:SRM, Room 7559 IR, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20224, Attn: IRPAC Nominations. Applications may be 
submitted via fax to 202-622-8345. Application packages are available 
on the Tax Professional's Page of the IRS Web site at https://www.irs.gov/taxpros/. Application packages may also be 
requested by telephone from National Public Liaison, 202-927-3641 (not 
a toll-free number).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Caryl Grant at 202-927-3641 (not a 
toll-free number) or *Public_Liaison@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Established in 1991 in response to an 
administrative recommendation in the final Conference Report of the 
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989, the IRPAC works closely with 
the IRS to provide recommendations on a wide range of issues intended 
to improve the information reporting program and achieve fairness to 
taxpayers. Conveying the public's perception of IRS activities to the 
Commissioner, the IRPAC is comprised of individuals who bring 
substantial, disparate experience and diverse backgrounds to the 
Committee's activities.

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    Each IRPAC member is nominated by the Commissioner with the 
concurrence of the Secretary of Treasury to serve a three-year term. 
Working groups address policies and administration issues specific to 
information reporting. Members are not paid for their services. 
However, travel expenses for working sessions, public meetings and 
orientation sessions, such as airfare, per diem, and transportation are 
reimbursed within prescribed federal travel limitations.
    Receipt of applications will be acknowledged, and all individuals 
will be notified when selections have been made. In accordance with 
Department of Treasury Directive 21-03, a clearance process including 
fingerprints, annual tax checks, a Federal Bureau of Investigation 
criminal check and a practitioner check with the Office of Professional 
Responsibility will be conducted. Federally registered lobbyists cannot 
be members of the IRPAC.
    Equal opportunity practices will be followed for all appointments 
to the IRPAC in accordance with the Department of Treasury and IRS 
policies. The IRS has special interest in assuring that women and men, 
members of all races and national origins, and individuals with 
disabilities are adequately represented on advisory committees. 
Therefore, it extends particular encouragement to nominations from such 
appropriately qualified candidates.

    Dated: March 22, 2012.
John Lipold,
Designated Federal Official, National Public Liaison.
[FR Doc. 2012-7499 Filed 3-28-12; 8:45 am]
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