Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 2006-46, 64377 [2012-25693]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 203 / Friday, October 19, 2012 / Notices Tariffs’’ file. They are destroyed five years after the end of the year in which they were cancelled. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Collection Number 3 Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 2006–46 Title: Agricultural Contract Summaries. OMB Control Number: 2140–00XX. STB Form Number: None. Type of Review: Existing collection in use without an OMB control number. Number of Respondents: Approximately 10. Frequency: On occasion, for a total from all respondents of 141 submissions per year. (Must be submitted as soon as possible, but not longer than seven days after effective date of contract or amendment.) Total Burden Hours (annually including all respondents): 106 hours (141 submissions × .75 hours (45 minutes) estimated per submission). Total Annual ‘‘Non-hour Burden’’ Cost (such as start-up and mailing costs): There are no non-hourly burden costs for this collection. The collection is filed electronically. Needs and Uses: While the terms of a rail transportation contract are treated as confidential, railroads are required by statute to file a summary of the nonconfidential terms of any contract for the transportation of agricultural products. Retention Period: Paper copies of this collection are destroyed six months after the expiration of the referenced contract. Under the PRA, a Federal agency conducting or sponsoring a collection of information must display a currently valid OMB control number. A collection of information, which is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c), includes agency requirements that persons submit reports, keep records, or provide information to the agency, third parties, or the public. Under § 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, Federal agencies are required to provide, prior to an agency’s submitting a collection to OMB for approval, a 60-day notice and comment period through publication in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: October 16, 2012. Jeffrey Herzig, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2012–25767 Filed 10–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:06 Oct 18, 2012 Jkt 229001 Internal Revenue Service 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 Notice 2006–25, Announcement of Rules to be Included in Final Regulations under Section 897(d) and (e) of the Internal Revenue Code. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 18, 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 regulations 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: Announcement of Rules to be Included in Final Regulations under Section 897(d) and (e) of the Internal Revenue Code. Notice Number: 2006–46. OMB Number: 1545–2017. Abstract: This notice announces that the IRS and Treasury Department will issue final regulations under section 897(d) and (e) of the Internal Revenue Code that will revise the rules under Temp. Treas. Reg. § 1.897–5T, Notice 89–85, and Temp. Treas. Reg. § 1.897– 6T to take into account statutory mergers and consolidations under foreign or possessions law which may now qualify for nonrecognition treatment under section 368(a)(1)(A). The specific collections of information are contained in Temp. Treas. Reg. §§ 1.897–5T(c)(4)(ii)(C) and 1.897– 6T(b)(1). These reporting requirements notify the IRS of the transfer and enable it to verify that the transferor qualifies SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 64377 for nonrecognition and that the transferee will be subject to U.S. tax on a subsequent disposition of the U.S. real property interest. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the notice at this time. Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other-forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 500. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Reporting Burden Hours: 500. 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: October 15, 2012. Allan Hopkins, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2012–25693 Filed 10–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P E:\FR\FM\19OCN1.SGM 19OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 2006-46

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 
Notice 2006-25, Announcement of Rules to be Included in Final 
Regulations under Section 897(d) and (e) of the Internal Revenue Code.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 18, 
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 regulations 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: Announcement of Rules to be Included in Final Regulations 
under Section 897(d) and (e) of the Internal Revenue Code.
    Notice Number: 2006-46.
    OMB Number: 1545-2017.
    Abstract: This notice announces that the IRS and Treasury 
Department will issue final regulations under section 897(d) and (e) of 
the Internal Revenue Code that will revise the rules under Temp. Treas. 
Reg. Sec.  1.897-5T, Notice 89-85, and Temp. Treas. Reg. Sec.  1.897-6T 
to take into account statutory mergers and consolidations under foreign 
or possessions law which may now qualify for nonrecognition treatment 
under section 368(a)(1)(A). The specific collections of information are 
contained in Temp. Treas. Reg. Sec. Sec.  1.897-5T(c)(4)(ii)(C) and 
1.897-6T(b)(1). These reporting requirements notify the IRS of the 
transfer and enable it to verify that the transferor qualifies for 
nonrecognition and that the transferee will be subject to U.S. tax on a 
subsequent disposition of the U.S. real property interest.
    Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the notice at 
this time.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other-for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 500.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Reporting Burden Hours: 500.
    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: October 15, 2012.
Allan Hopkins,
Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2012-25693 Filed 10-18-12; 8:45 am]
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