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Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or
through the Internet at
Martha.R.Brinson@irs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Amortization of Reforestation
Expenditures.
OMB Number: 1545–0735.
Regulation Project Number: TD 7927.
Abstract: Internal Revenue Code
section 194 allows taxpayers to elect to
amortize certain reforestation
expenditures over a 7-year period if the
expenditures meet certain requirements.
The regulations implement this election
provision and allow the IRS to
determine if the election is proper and
allowable.
Current Actions: There is no change to
this existing regulation.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households, business or other for-profit
organizations, and farms.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
12,000.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 6,001.
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: February 13, 2013.
Yvette Lawrence,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request for Form 8879–S
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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
8879–S, IRS e-file Signature
Authorization for Form 1120S.
DATES: Written comments should be
received on or before May 6, 2013 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 Martha R. Brinson,
(202) 622–3869, at Internal Revenue
Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or
through the Internet at
Martha.R.Brinson@irs.gov.
Title: IRS e-file Signature
Authorization for Form 1120S.
OMB Number: 1545–1863.
Form Number: 8879–S.
Abstract: Form 8879–S authorizes an
officer of a corporation and an
electronic return originator (ERO) to use
a personal identification number (PIN)
to electronically sign a corporation’s
electronic income tax return and, if
applicable, Electronic Funds
Withdrawal Consent.
Current Actions: There are no changes
being made to the form at this time.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Businesses or other
for-profit organizations.
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Yvette Lawrence,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Estimated Number of Respondents:
11,360.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 6
hours, 32 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 74,181.
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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U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND
SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
Notice of Open Public Hearing
U.S.-China Economic and
Security Review Commission.
ACTION: Notice of open public hearing—
March 7, 2013, Washington, DC.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the
following hearing of the U.S.-China
Economic and Security Review
Commission.
Name: William A. Reinsch, Chairman
of the U.S.-China Economic and
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Security Review Commission. The
Commission is mandated by Congress to
investigate, assess, and report to
Congress annually on ‘‘the national
security implications of the economic
relationship between the United States
and the People’s Republic of China.’’
Pursuant to this mandate, the
Commission will hold a public hearing
in Washington, DC on March 7, 2013,
‘‘Corporate Accountability, Access to
Credit, and Access to Markets in China’s
Financial System—the Rules and Their
Ramifications for U.S. Investors.’’
Background: This is the second public
hearing the Commission will hold
during its 2013 report cycle to collect
input from academic, industry, and
government experts on national security
implications of the U.S. bilateral trade
and economic relationship with China.
The economic and political drivers,
rules and norms that govern China’s
financial markets diverge—sometimes
sharply—from those that define the
system in the United States, presenting
unique challenges for U.S. investors and
the enforcement agencies charged with
protecting their interests. While
investors have been eager to buy stock
in high yield U.S.-listed Chinese
companies accounting and financial
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management problems have created
concern about the adequacy of
protection of U.S. investors interests.
Companies traded in U.S. Capital
markets are required to disclose details
of business strategies, financial records
and operations. With SEC and U.S.
exchanges halting trading of dozens of
Chinese companies due to accounting
practices and concerns about fraud, the
Commission will examine U.S. and
Chinese corporate governance and
accountability rules, regulations and
enforcement mechanisms. The
Commission will also consider the
availability of financial services, access
to credit, and market opportunities for
both Chinese and American private
sector enterprises. With U.S. firms eager
to meet growing demand for their
financial services, witnesses will testify
regarding access, opportunities and
challenges in the Chinese marketplace.
The hearing will be co-chaired by
Commissioners Robin Cleveland and
Carte Goodwin. Any interested party
may file a written statement by March
7, 2013, by mailing to the contact below.
A portion of each panel will include a
question and answer period between the
Commissioners and the witnesses.
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Location, Date and Time: 562 Dirksen
Senate Office Building. Thursday,
March 7, 2013, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Eastern Time. A detailed agenda for the
hearing is posted to the Commission’s
Web site at www.uscc.gov. Also, please
check our Web site for possible changes
to the hearing schedule. Reservations
are not required to attend the hearing.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any
member of the public seeking further
information concerning the hearing
should contact Reed Eckhold, 444 North
Capitol Street NW., Suite 602,
Washington, DC 20001; phone: 202–
624–1496, or via email at
reckhold@uscc.gov. Reservations are not
required to attend the hearing.
Authority: Congress created the U.S.-China
Economic and Security Review Commission
in 2000 in the National Defense
Authorization Act (Pub. L. 106–398), as
amended by Division P of the Consolidated
Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L.
108–7), as amended by Public Law 109–108
(November 22, 2005).
Dated: February 28, 2013.
Michael Danis,
Executive Director, U.S.-China Economic and
Security Review Commission.
[FR Doc. 2013–05013 Filed 3–4–13; 8:45 am]
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U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
Notice of Open Public Hearing
AGENCY: U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
ACTION: Notice of open public hearing--March 7, 2013, Washington, DC.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.-
China Economic and Security Review Commission.
Name: William A. Reinsch, Chairman of the U.S.-China Economic and
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Security Review Commission. The Commission is mandated by Congress to
investigate, assess, and report to Congress annually on ``the national
security implications of the economic relationship between the United
States and the People's Republic of China.'' Pursuant to this mandate,
the Commission will hold a public hearing in Washington, DC on March 7,
2013, ``Corporate Accountability, Access to Credit, and Access to
Markets in China's Financial System--the Rules and Their Ramifications
for U.S. Investors.''
Background: This is the second public hearing the Commission will
hold during its 2013 report cycle to collect input from academic,
industry, and government experts on national security implications of
the U.S. bilateral trade and economic relationship with China. The
economic and political drivers, rules and norms that govern China's
financial markets diverge--sometimes sharply--from those that define
the system in the United States, presenting unique challenges for U.S.
investors and the enforcement agencies charged with protecting their
interests. While investors have been eager to buy stock in high yield
U.S.-listed Chinese companies accounting and financial management
problems have created concern about the adequacy of protection of U.S.
investors interests. Companies traded in U.S. Capital markets are
required to disclose details of business strategies, financial records
and operations. With SEC and U.S. exchanges halting trading of dozens
of Chinese companies due to accounting practices and concerns about
fraud, the Commission will examine U.S. and Chinese corporate
governance and accountability rules, regulations and enforcement
mechanisms. The Commission will also consider the availability of
financial services, access to credit, and market opportunities for both
Chinese and American private sector enterprises. With U.S. firms eager
to meet growing demand for their financial services, witnesses will
testify regarding access, opportunities and challenges in the Chinese
marketplace.
The hearing will be co-chaired by Commissioners Robin Cleveland and
Carte Goodwin. Any interested party may file a written statement by
March 7, 2013, by mailing to the contact below. A portion of each panel
will include a question and answer period between the Commissioners and
the witnesses.
Location, Date and Time: 562 Dirksen Senate Office Building.
Thursday, March 7, 2013, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. A detailed
agenda for the hearing is posted to the Commission's Web site at
www.uscc.gov. Also, please check our Web site for possible changes to
the hearing schedule. Reservations are not required to attend the
hearing.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public seeking
further information concerning the hearing should contact Reed Eckhold,
444 North Capitol Street NW., Suite 602, Washington, DC 20001; phone:
202-624-1496, or via email at reckhold@uscc.gov. Reservations are not
required to attend the hearing.
Authority: Congress created the U.S.-China Economic and Security
Review Commission in 2000 in the National Defense Authorization Act
(Pub. L. 106-398), as amended by Division P of the Consolidated
Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L. 108-7), as amended by
Public Law 109-108 (November 22, 2005).
Dated: February 28, 2013.
Michael Danis,
Executive Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
[FR Doc. 2013-05013 Filed 3-4-13; 8:45 am]
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