Agency Emergency Information Collection (Principles of Excellence Complaint Intake Questionnaire) Activities Under OMB-Request for Public Comment, 25359-25360 [2013-10112]

Download as PDF pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 83 / Tuesday, April 30, 2013 / Notices Regulation Project Number: Regulation section 601.601. Abstract: Persons wishing to speak at a public hearing on a proposed rule must submit written comments and an outline within prescribed time limits, for use in preparing agendas and allocating time. Persons interested in the issuance, amendment, or repeal of a rule may submit a petition for this. IRS considers the petitions in it deliberations. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households and business or other forprofit organizations, not-for-profit institutions, farms, and Federal, State, local or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 600. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hour, 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 900. 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:56 Apr 29, 2013 Jkt 229001 Approved April 17, 2013. Yvette B. Lawrence, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–10066 Filed 4–29–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8873 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 8873, Extraterritorial Income Exclusion. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before July 1, 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 LaNita Van Dyke, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6511, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622– 3215, or through the Internet at Lanita.VanDyke@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Extraterritorial Income Exclusion. OMB Number: 1545–1722. Form Number: 8873. Abstract: The FSC and Extraterritorial Income Exclusion Act of 2000 added section 114 to the Internal Revenue Code. Section 114 provides for an exclusion from gross income for certain transactions occurring after September 30, 2000, with respect to foreign trading gross receipts. Form 8873 is used to compute the amount of extraterritorial income excluded from gross income for the tax year. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at this time. This submission is for renewal purposes only. PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25359 Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 750,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 24 hours, 27 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 19,087,500. 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: April 17, 2013. Yvette Lawrence, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–10063 Filed 4–29–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Agency Emergency Information Collection (Principles of Excellence Complaint Intake Questionnaire) Activities Under OMB—Request for Public Comment Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1 25360 ACTION: Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 83 / Tuesday, April 30, 2013 / Notices Notice. pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and public comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. To obtain copies of the supporting statement and the related form for this information collection, contact the FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT listed in this notice. DATE: Comments must be submitted on or before May 30, 2013. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:22 Apr 29, 2013 Jkt 229001 www.Regulations.gov or to VA’s OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. [NEW] (Principles of Excellence Complaint Intake Questionnaire)’’ in any correspondence FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632– 7492, Fax (202) 632–7583 or email crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. [NEW] (Principles of Excellence Complaint Intake Questionnaire).’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Principles of Excellence Complaint Intake Questionnaire, VA Form 22–0959. OMB Control Number: 2900–NEW. Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: The purpose of the centralized complaint system is to provide a standardized method for beneficiaries and others to submit a complaint or allegation that an entity or individual has not or may not have adhered to the principles of excellence established in the Executive Order 13607, Establishing Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Service Members, Veterans, Spouses, and Other Family Members. The Complaint Intake Form will enable VA to identify the entity or individual not in compliance with the PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Principles of Excellence and to assess the complaints of noncompliance. Assessment of compliance will include identifying areas we can improve to ensure adherence to the Principles of Excellence. The respondent will submit a complaint or allegation that an entity or individual has not adhered to the Principles of Excellence. The information gathered on the form can only be obtained from the individual respondent. We are conducting a single 30-day public comment review period pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.13. This emergency approval, which will be for a limited time, will be followed by a request for extension of the approval for the standard 3-year period. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 400 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,200. Dated: April 24, 2013. By direction of the Secretary: William F. Russo, Deputy Director, Office of Regulations Policy and Management, Office of General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2013–10112 Filed 4–29–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 83 (Tuesday, April 30, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25359-25360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-10112]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Agency Emergency Information Collection (Principles of Excellence 
Complaint Intake Questionnaire) Activities Under OMB--Request for 
Public Comment

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

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ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 
(44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits 
Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the 
collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) for review and public comment. The PRA submission 
describes the nature of the information collection and its expected 
cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. 
Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden 
estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, 
including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility 
of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of 
the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology to minimize the information 
collection burden.
    To obtain copies of the supporting statement and the related form 
for this information collection, contact the Further Information 
Contact listed in this notice.
    DATE: Comments must be submitted on or before May 30, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through www.Regulations.gov or to VA's OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human 
Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 
10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395-7316. Please refer to ``OMB 
Control No. [NEW] (Principles of Excellence Complaint Intake 
Questionnaire)'' in any correspondence

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records 
Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632-7492, Fax (202) 632-7583 or email 
crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. [NEW] 
(Principles of Excellence Complaint Intake Questionnaire).''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Principles of Excellence Complaint Intake Questionnaire, VA 
Form 22-0959.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: The purpose of the centralized complaint system is to 
provide a standardized method for beneficiaries and others to submit a 
complaint or allegation that an entity or individual has not or may not 
have adhered to the principles of excellence established in the 
Executive Order 13607, Establishing Principles of Excellence for 
Educational Institutions Serving Service Members, Veterans, Spouses, 
and Other Family Members.
    The Complaint Intake Form will enable VA to identify the entity or 
individual not in compliance with the Principles of Excellence and to 
assess the complaints of noncompliance. Assessment of compliance will 
include identifying areas we can improve to ensure adherence to the 
Principles of Excellence. The respondent will submit a complaint or 
allegation that an entity or individual has not adhered to the 
Principles of Excellence. The information gathered on the form can only 
be obtained from the individual respondent.
    We are conducting a single 30-day public comment review period 
pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.13. This emergency approval, which will be for a 
limited time, will be followed by a request for extension of the 
approval for the standard 3-year period. An agency may not conduct or 
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of 
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 400 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,200.

    Dated: April 24, 2013.

    By direction of the Secretary:
William F. Russo,
Deputy Director, Office of Regulations Policy and Management, Office of 
General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-10112 Filed 4-29-13; 8:45 am]
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