Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, 25231-25232 [2012-10139]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 82 / Friday, April 27, 2012 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 7,810. OMB Number: 1545–2144. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Validating Your TIN and Reasonable Cause. Form: 13997. Abstract: Under the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section (IRC § ) 6039E, Information Concerning Resident Status, individuals are required to provide certain information (see IRC § 6039E(b)) with their application for a U.S. passport or with their application for permanent U.S. residence. This form is an attachment to Letter 4318 to inform the individual about the IRC provisions, the penalty, and to request them to complete this form and return it to the IRS. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 2,000. OMB Number: 1545–2203. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Form 8939, Allocation of Increase in Basis for Property Acquired From a Decedent. Form: 8939 and Schedules. Abstract: Section 6018 of the Internal Revenue Code requires this return to be filed by an executor the fair market value of all property (other than cash) acquired from the decedent is more than $1.3 million; in the case of a decedent who was a nonresident not a citizen of the United States, the fair market value of tangible property situated in the United States and other property acquired from the decedent by a United States person is greater than $60,000; or appreciated property is acquired from the decedent that the decedent acquired by gift within three years of death and a gift tax return was required to be filed on the transfer to the decedent. Section 6018(e) also requires executors who must file Form 8939 to provide the same information to recipients of the property as the executor must provide to the IRS. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 2,482,080. OMB Number: 1545–2218. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Notice 2011–83, Pennsylvania Low-Income Housing Credit Disaster Relief. Abstract: The Internal Revenue Service is suspending certain VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:44 Apr 26, 2012 Jkt 226001 requirements under § 42 of the Internal Revenue Code for low-income housing credit projects to provide emergency housing relief needed as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Irene in Pennsylvania during the period of August 26, 2011 to August 30, 2011, and Tropical Storm Lee beginning on September 3, 2011. Affected Public: Individual or Households. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 150. OMB Number: 1545–2219. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Reporting Abusive Tax Promotions or Preparers. Form: 14242. Abstract: The form is used to report an abusive tax avoidance scheme and tax return preparers who promote such schemes. The information is collected to combat abusive tax promoters. Respondents can be individuals, businesses and tax return preparers. Affected Public: Individual or Households; Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profit, not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 3,600. OMB Number: 1545–2220. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Notice 2011–87, New York LowIncome Housing Credit Disaster Relief. Abstract: The Internal Revenue Service is suspending certain requirements under § 42 of the Internal Revenue Code for low-income housing credit projects to provide emergency housing relief needed as a result of the devastation in New York caused by either Hurricane Irene during the period of August 26, 2011 to September 5, 2011, or the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee during the period of September 7, 2011 to September 11, 2011. Affected Public: Individual or Households. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 300. OMB Number: 1545–2221. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Mortgage Assistance Payments. Form: 1098–MA. Abstract: Information is needed to identify taxpayers who may not be taking a correct mortgage interest deduction, since mortgage servicers processing mortgage payments may not be able to segregate payments received from government funds versus payments made by individual mortgagees. Respondents include the Department of Housing and Urban PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25231 Development and State Housing Finance Agencies from the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 170,400. Dawn D. Wolfgang, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–10163 Filed 4–26–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: 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 OMB control number. The OCC is soliciting comment concerning its information collection titled, ‘‘Bank Activities and Operations.’’ The OCC is also giving notice that it has sent this collection to OMB for review. DATES: You should submit written comments by May 29, 2012. ADDRESSES: Communications Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Mailstop 2–3, Attention: 1557–0204, 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 (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, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 25232 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 82 / Friday, April 27, 2012 / Notices 1557–0204, by mail to U.S. Office of Management and Budget, 725, 17th Street NW., #10235, 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 OMB approval, without change, of the following information collection: Title: Bank Activities and Operations—12 CFR 7. OMB Control No.: 1557–0204. Description: This submission covers an existing regulation and involves no change to the regulation or to the information collection requirements. The OCC requests only that OMB extend its approval of the information collection. The information collection requirements ensure that national banks conduct their operations in a safe and sound manner and in accordance with applicable Federal banking statutes and regulations. The information is necessary for regulatory and examination purposes. The information collection requirements in part 7 are as follows: • 12 CFR 7.1000(d)(1) (National bank ownership of property—Lease financing of public facilities): National bank lease agreements must provide that the lessee will become the owner of the building or facility upon the expiration of the lease. • 12 CFR 7.1014 (Sale of money orders at nonbanking outlets): A national bank may designate bonded agents to sell the bank’s money orders at nonbanking outlets. The responsibility of both the bank and its agent should be defined in a written agreement setting forth the duties of both parties and providing for remuneration of the agent. • 12 CFR 7.2000(b) (Corporate governance procedures—Other sources of guidance): A national bank shall designate in its bylaws the body of law selected for its corporate governance procedures. • 12 CFR 7.2004 (Honorary directors or advisory boards): Any listing of a national bank’s honorary or advisory directors must distinguish between them and the bank’s board of directors or indicate their advisory status. • 12 CFR 7.2014(b) (Indemnification of institution-affiliated parties— Administrative proceeding or civil VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:44 Apr 26, 2012 Jkt 226001 actions not initiated by a Federal agency): A national bank shall designate in its bylaws the body of law selected for making indemnification payments. • 12 CFR 7.2024(a) Staggered terms for national bank directors—Any national bank may adopt bylaws that provide for the staggering the terms of its directors. National banks shall provide the OCC with copies of any bylaws so amended. • 12 CFR 7.2024(c) Size of bank board—A national bank seeking to increase the number of its directors must notify the OCC any time the proposed size would exceed 25 directors. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,300. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 1,300. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 418 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion. The OCC issued a 60-day Federal Register Notice on February 6, 2012 (77 FR 5876). 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 OCC, including whether the information has practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the OCC’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 start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: April 19, 2012. Michele Meyer, Assistant Director, Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division. [FR Doc. 2012–10139 Filed 4–26–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–33–P PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Comptroller of the Currency Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: 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 OMB control number. The OCC is soliciting comment concerning its information collection titled, ‘‘Investment Securities.’’ The OCC is also giving notice that the collection has been submitted to OMB for review. DATES: You should submit written comments by May 29, 2012. ADDRESSES: Communications Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Mailstop 2–3, Attention: 1557–0205, 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 (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, 1557–0205, by mail to U.S. Office of Management and Budget, 725, 17th Street NW., #10235, 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) 874–6055 or (202) 874–5090, Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 250 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20219. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 82 (Friday, April 27, 2012)]
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[Pages 25231-25232]
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[FR Doc No: 2012-10139]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Information 
Collection; Submission for OMB Review

AGENCY: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury.

ACTION:  Notice and request for comment.

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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 OMB control number. The OCC is soliciting comment 
concerning its information collection titled, ``Bank Activities and 
Operations.'' The OCC is also giving notice that it has sent this 
collection to OMB for review.

DATES:  You should submit written comments by May 29, 2012.

ADDRESSES:  Communications Division, Office of the Comptroller of the 
Currency, Mailstop 2-3, Attention: 1557-0204, 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 (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,

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1557-0204, by mail to U.S. Office of Management and Budget, 725, 17th 
Street NW., 10235, 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 OMB approval, 
without change, of the following information collection:
    Title: Bank Activities and Operations--12 CFR 7.
    OMB Control No.: 1557-0204.
    Description: This submission covers an existing regulation and 
involves no change to the regulation or to the information collection 
requirements. The OCC requests only that OMB extend its approval of the 
information collection.
    The information collection requirements ensure that national banks 
conduct their operations in a safe and sound manner and in accordance 
with applicable Federal banking statutes and regulations. The 
information is necessary for regulatory and examination purposes.
    The information collection requirements in part 7 are as follows:
     12 CFR 7.1000(d)(1) (National bank ownership of property--
Lease financing of public facilities): National bank lease agreements 
must provide that the lessee will become the owner of the building or 
facility upon the expiration of the lease.
     12 CFR 7.1014 (Sale of money orders at nonbanking 
outlets): A national bank may designate bonded agents to sell the 
bank's money orders at nonbanking outlets. The responsibility of both 
the bank and its agent should be defined in a written agreement setting 
forth the duties of both parties and providing for remuneration of the 
agent.
     12 CFR 7.2000(b) (Corporate governance procedures--Other 
sources of guidance): A national bank shall designate in its bylaws the 
body of law selected for its corporate governance procedures.
     12 CFR 7.2004 (Honorary directors or advisory boards): Any 
listing of a national bank's honorary or advisory directors must 
distinguish between them and the bank's board of directors or indicate 
their advisory status.
     12 CFR 7.2014(b) (Indemnification of institution-
affiliated parties--Administrative proceeding or civil actions not 
initiated by a Federal agency): A national bank shall designate in its 
bylaws the body of law selected for making indemnification payments.
     12 CFR 7.2024(a) Staggered terms for national bank 
directors--Any national bank may adopt bylaws that provide for the 
staggering the terms of its directors. National banks shall provide the 
OCC with copies of any bylaws so amended.
     12 CFR 7.2024(c) Size of bank board--A national bank 
seeking to increase the number of its directors must notify the OCC any 
time the proposed size would exceed 25 directors.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,300.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 1,300.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 418 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    The OCC issued a 60-day Federal Register Notice on February 6, 2012 
(77 FR 5876). 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 OCC, including whether the 
information has practical utility;
    (b) The accuracy of the OCC'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 start-up costs and costs of operation, 
maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.

    Dated: April 19, 2012.
Michele Meyer,
Assistant Director, Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division.
[FR Doc. 2012-10139 Filed 4-26-12; 8:45 am]
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