Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project, 26694-26695 [2013-10731]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 26694 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 88 / Tuesday, May 7, 2013 / Notices the Federal Register soliciting comment on ICRs that the agency was seeking OMB approval. See 78 FR 11948. FRA received no comments after issuing this notice. Accordingly, these information collection activities have been reevaluated and certified under 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and forwarded to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12(c). Before OMB decides whether to approve these proposed collections of information, it must provide 30 days for public comment. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b); 5 CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requires OMB to approve or disapprove paperwork packages between 30 and 60 days after the 30 day notice is published. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b)–(c); 5 CFR 1320.12(d); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes that the 30 day notice informs the regulated community to file relevant comments and affords the agency adequate time to digest public comments before it renders a decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. Therefore, respondents should submit their respective comments to OMB within 30 days of publication to best ensure having their full effect. 5 CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. The summary below describes the nature of the information collection requirements (ICRs) and the expected burden. The revised requirements are being submitted for clearance by OMB as required by the PRA. Title: Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers. OMB Control Number: 2130–0533. Type of Request: Extension with change of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Railroads. Form(s): None. Abstract: Section 4 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 1988 (RSIA), Public Law 100–342, 102 Stat. 624 (June 22, 1988), later amended and re-codified by Public Law 103–272, 108 Stat. 874 (July 5, 1994), required that FRA issue regulations to establish any necessary program for certifying or licensing locomotive engineers. The collection of information is used by FRA to ensure that railroads employ and properly train qualified individuals as locomotive engineers and designated supervisors of locomotive engineers. The collection of information is also used by FRA to verify that railroads have established required certification programs for locomotive engineers and that these programs fully conform to the standards specified in the regulation. Annual Estimated Burden: 272,672 hours VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:24 May 06, 2013 Jkt 229001 Addressee: Send comments regarding these information collections to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 Seventeenth Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: FRA Desk Officer. Comments are invited on the following: Whether the proposed collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the Department’s estimates of the burden of the proposed information collections; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collections of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. A comment to OMB is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520. Issued in Washington, DC, on May 1, 2013. Rebecca Pennington, Chief Financial Officer, Federal Railroad Administration. [FR Doc. 2013–10784 Filed 5–6–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project 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 existing regulations, 26 CFR 31.6001–1, Records in general; 26 CFR 31.6001–2 Additional Records under FICA; 26 CFR 31.6001–3, Additional records under Railroad Retirement Tax Act; 26 CFR 31.6001–5, Additional records in connection with collection of income tax at source on wages; 26 CFR 31.6001– PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6, Notice by District Director requiring returns, statements, or the keeping of records. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before July 8, 2013 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Yvette B. Lawrence, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of regulation sections should be directed to Gerald J. Shields, (202) 927– 4374, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at Gerald.J.Shields@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 26 CFR 31.6001–1, Records in general; 26 CFR 31.6001–2, Additional Records under FICA; 26 CFR 31.6001– 3, Additional records under Railroad Retirement Tax Act; 26 CFR 31.6001–5, Additional records in connection with collection of income tax at source on wages; 26 CFR 31.6001–6, Notice by District Director requiring returns, statements, or the keeping of records. OMB Number: 1545–0798. Abstract: Internal Revenue Code section 6001 requires, in part, that every person liable for tax, or for the collection of that tax must keep such records and comply with such rules and regulations as the Secretary may from time to time prescribe. The recordkeeping requirements under 26 CRF 31.6001 have special application to employment taxes (and to employers) and are needed to ensure proper compliance with the Code. Upon examination, the records are needed by the taxpayer to establish the employment tax liability claimed on any tax return. Current Actions: There is no change to these existing regulations. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, business or other for-profit organizations, not-for-profit institutions, farms, and Federal, state, local or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Recordkeepers: 5,676,263. Estimated Time per Recordkeeper: 5 hours, 20 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Recordkeeping Hours: 30,273,950. 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 E:\FR\FM\07MYN1.SGM 07MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 88 / Tuesday, May 7, 2013 / Notices 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 18, 2013. Yvette B. Lawrence, IRS Tax Supervisory Analyst, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–10731 Filed 5–6–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 6627 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 6627, Environmental Taxes. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before July 8, 2013 to be assured of consideration. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:24 May 06, 2013 Jkt 229001 Direct all written comments to Yvette B. 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 Gerald J. Shields at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 927– 4374, or through the Internet at Gerald.J.Shields@irs.gov. ADDRESSES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Environmental Taxes. OMB Number: 1545–0245. Form Number: 6627. Abstract: Internal Revenue Code sections 4681 and 4682 impose a tax on ozone-depleting chemicals (ODCs) and on imported products containing ODCs. Form 6627 is used to compute the environmental tax on ODCs and on imported products that use ODCs as materials in the manufacture or production of the product. It is also used to compute the floor stocks tax on ODCs. 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: Business or other forprofit organizations and individuals. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,394. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 3 hours; 52 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 13,084. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26695 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 18, 2013. Yvette B. Lawrence, Supervisory Tax Analyst, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–10729 Filed 5–6–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8819 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 8819, Dollar Election Under Section 985. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before July 8, 2013 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Yvette B. 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 Gerald J. Shields, LL.M., at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 927–4374, or through the internet at Gerald.J.Shields@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Dollar Election Under Section 985. OMB Number: 1545–1189. Form Number: 8819. Abstract: Form 8819 is filed by U.S. and foreign businesses to elect the U.S. E:\FR\FM\07MYN1.SGM 07MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 88 (Tuesday, May 7, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26694-26695]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-10731]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

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 
existing regulations, 26 CFR 31.6001-1, Records in general; 26 CFR 
31.6001-2 Additional Records under FICA; 26 CFR 31.6001-3, Additional 
records under Railroad Retirement Tax Act; 26 CFR 31.6001-5, Additional 
records in connection with collection of income tax at source on wages; 
26 CFR 31.6001-6, Notice by District Director requiring returns, 
statements, or the keeping of records.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before July 8, 2013 to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Yvette B. Lawrence, Internal 
Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, 
DC 20224.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of regulation sections should be directed to Gerald J. Shields, 
(202) 927-4374, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, 
at Gerald.J.Shields@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: 26 CFR 31.6001-1, Records in general; 26 CFR 31.6001-2, 
Additional Records under FICA; 26 CFR 31.6001-3, Additional records 
under Railroad Retirement Tax Act; 26 CFR 31.6001-5, Additional records 
in connection with collection of income tax at source on wages; 26 CFR 
31.6001-6, Notice by District Director requiring returns, statements, 
or the keeping of records.
    OMB Number: 1545-0798.
    Abstract: Internal Revenue Code section 6001 requires, in part, 
that every person liable for tax, or for the collection of that tax 
must keep such records and comply with such rules and regulations as 
the Secretary may from time to time prescribe. The recordkeeping 
requirements under 26 CRF 31.6001 have special application to 
employment taxes (and to employers) and are needed to ensure proper 
compliance with the Code. Upon examination, the records are needed by 
the taxpayer to establish the employment tax liability claimed on any 
tax return.
    Current Actions: There is no change to these existing regulations.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, business or other for-
profit organizations, not-for-profit institutions, farms, and Federal, 
state, local or tribal governments.
    Estimated Number of Recordkeepers: 5,676,263.
    Estimated Time per Recordkeeper: 5 hours, 20 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Recordkeeping Hours: 30,273,950.
    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

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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 18, 2013.
Yvette B. Lawrence,
IRS Tax Supervisory Analyst, IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-10731 Filed 5-6-13; 8:45 am]
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