Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8903, 43429-43430 [2012-17963]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 142 / Tuesday, July 24, 2012 / Notices Dated: July 17, 2012. Kristine Conrath, Assistant Commissioner, Federal Finance. [FR Doc. 2012–17940 Filed 7–23–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–35–M DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Unblocking of 1 Individual and 2 Entities Designated Pursuant to Executive Order 13315 Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (‘‘OFAC’’) is removing the names of 1 individual and 2 entities whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13315 of August 28, 2003, ‘‘Blocking Property of the Former Iraqi Regime, Its Senior Officials and Their Family Members, and Taking Certain Other Actions’’ from the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (‘‘SDN List’’). DATES: The removal of these individual and entities from the SDN List is effective as of July 17, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant Director, Compliance Outreach & Implementation, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, Washington, DC 20220, tel.: 202/622–2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Electronic and Facsimile Availability This document and additional information concerning OFAC are available from OFAC’s Web site (www. treas.gov/ofac) or via facsimile through a 24-hour fax-on-demand service, tel.: 202/622–0077. Background On August 28, 2003, the President issued Executive Order 13315 (the ‘‘Order’’) pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq., the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq., section 5 of the United Nations Participation Act, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 287c, section 301 of title 3, United States Code, and in view of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1483 of May 22, 2003. In the Order, the President expanded the scope of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13303 of May 22, 2003, to address the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national VerDate Mar<15>2010 21:06 Jul 23, 2012 Jkt 226001 security and foreign policy of the United States posed by obstacles to the orderly reconstruction of Iraq, the restoration and maintenance of peace and security in that country, and the development of political, administrative, and economic institutions in Iraq. The Order authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to designate additional persons or entities determined to meet certain criteria set forth in Executive Order 13315. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has determined that these 1 individual and 2 entities should be removed from the SDN List. The following designations are removed from the SDN List: Individual 1. KARAM, Nabil Victor, c/o ALFA COMPANY LIMITED FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADING AND MARKETING, P.O. Box 212953, Amman 11121, Jordan; c/o ALFA COMPANY LIMITED FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADING AND MARKETING, P.O. Box 910606, Amman 11191, Jordan; c/o TRADING AND TRANSPORT SERVICES, AlRazi Medical Complex, Jabal AlHussein, Amman, Jordan; c/o TRADING AND TRANSPORT SERVICES, P.O. Box 212953, Amman 11121, Jordan; c/o TRADING AND TRANSPORT SERVICES, P.O. Box 910606, Amman 11191, Jordan; DOB 1954; nationality Lebanon (individual) [IRAQ2]. Entities 1. ALFA COMPANY LIMITED FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADING AND MARKETING (a.k.a. ALFA INVESTMENT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY; a.k.a. ALFA TRADING COMPANY), P.O. Box 910606, Amman 11191, Jordan [IRAQ2]. 2. TRADING AND TRANSPORT SERVICES COMPANY, LTD., Al-Razi Medical Complex, Jabal Al-Hussein, Amman, Jordan; P.O. Box 212953, Amman 11121, Jordan; P.O. Box 910606, Amman 11191, Jordan [IRAQ2]. The removal of these individual and entities names from the SDN List is effective as of July 17, 2012. All property and interests in property of the 1 individual and 2 entities that are in or hereafter come within the United States or the possession or control of United States persons are now blocked. PO 00000 Frm 00202 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 43429 Dated: July 17, 2012. Adam J. Szubin, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2012–18030 Filed 7–23–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8903 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 8903, Domestic Production Activities Deduction. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 24, 2012 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 Allan Hopkins at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622– 6665, or through the Internet at Allan.M. Hopkins@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Domestic Production Activities Deduction. OMB Number: 1545–1984. Form Number: 8903. Abstract: Taxpayers will use the new Form 8903 and related instructions to calculate the domestic production activities deduction. Current Actions: Burden hours increased by 948,000 hours due to an increase of 13 line items. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Responses: 300,000. Estimated Time per Response: 24 hours, 40 minutes. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24JYN1.SGM 24JYN1 43430 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 142 / Tuesday, July 24, 2012 / Notices Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 7,398,000. 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: July 18, 2012. Allan Hopkins, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2012–17963 Filed 7–23–12; 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 sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 21:06 Jul 23, 2012 Jkt 226001 the Public Debt within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the Request by owner or person entitled to payment or reissue of United States Savings Bonds/Notes deposited in safekeeping when original custody receipts are not available. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 25, 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: Request by owner or person entitled to payment or reissue of United States Savings Bonds/Notes deposited in safekeeping when original custody receipts are not available. OMB Number: 1535–0063. Form Number: PD F 4239. Abstract: The information is requested to establish ownership and request reissue or payment when original custody receipts are not available. Current Actions: None. Type of Review: Revision. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 9,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 10 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,500. 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, PO 00000 Frm 00203 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: July 19, 2012. Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–18036 Filed 7–23–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–39–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 of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the electronic process for selling/issuing, servicing, and making payments on or redeeming U.S. Treasury securities. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 25, 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: TreasuryDirect. OMB Number: 1535–0138. Abstract: The information is requested to establish a new account and process any associated transactions. Current Actions: None. Type of Review: Extension. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2.06 million. Estimated Time per Respondent: 10 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 97,000. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24JYN1.SGM 24JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 142 (Tuesday, July 24, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43429-43430]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-17963]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8903

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 8903, Domestic Production Activities Deduction.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 24, 
2012 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 Allan Hopkins 
at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622-6665, or through the Internet at 
Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Domestic Production Activities Deduction.
    OMB Number: 1545-1984.
    Form Number: 8903.
    Abstract: Taxpayers will use the new Form 8903 and related 
instructions to calculate the domestic production activities deduction.
    Current Actions: Burden hours increased by 948,000 hours due to an 
increase of 13 line items.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 300,000.
    Estimated Time per Response: 24 hours, 40 minutes.

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    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 7,398,000.
    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: July 18, 2012.
Allan Hopkins,
Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2012-17963 Filed 7-23-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4830-01-P

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