Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project, 53009-53010 [2013-20782]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 166 / Tuesday, August 27, 2013 / Notices Affected Public: Individuals and notfor-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,500. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 208. 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: August 2, 2013. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2013–20783 Filed 8–26–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 1099–K 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 SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:54 Aug 26, 2013 Jkt 229001 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. Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 1099–K, Payment Card and Third Party Network Transactions. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 28, 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 Kerry Dennis, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet at Kerry.Dennis@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Payment Card and Third Party Network Transactions. OMB Number: 1545–2205. Form Number: Form 1099–K. Abstract: This form is in response to section 3091(a) of Public Law 110–289, the Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008 (Div. C of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2010). The form reflects payments made in settlement of merchant card and third party network transactions for purchases of goods and/ or services made with merchant cards and through third party networks. Current Actions: The department’s most recent and updated estimate in the number of responses has increased by 8,971,742. In addition to the change in estimated number of responses, a change in the forms number of lines this results in an overall burden increase of 4,037,564. Form changes include the addition of a payment identification settlement box so that payees know the source of the information on the form. An additional checkbox was created for filers to check their identity as payment settlement entities (PSE) or as electronic payment. The reporting of backup withholding is now reported on Box 4 as determined in Notice 2011–88, which postponed the effective date for withholdings until December 31, 2012 as required in section 6050W. A checkbox was also added for 2nd TIN notices if the filer was notified twice within three calendar years that the payee provided an incorrect TIN, so that the IRS will not send any further notices about the account. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53009 Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,973,742. Estimated Time per Respondent: 27 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,038,184. 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: August 15, 2013. R. Joseph Durbala, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–20780 Filed 8–26–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–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: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\27AUN1.SGM 27AUN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 53010 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 166 / Tuesday, August 27, 2013 / Notices 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 patient protection and affordable care act; preexisting condition exclusions, lifetime and annual limits, rescissions, and patient protections. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 28, 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 regulations should be directed to LaNita Van Dyke, (202) 622– 3215, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6511, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington DC 20224, or through the Internet, at Lanita.VanDyke@irs.gov. Title: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Preexisting Conditions Exclusions, Lifetime and Annual Limits, Rescissions, and Patient Protections. Enrollment Opportunity Notice Relating to Lifetime Limits. OMB Number: 1545–2179. Regulation Project Number: TD 9491 Abstract: This document contains interim final regulations implementing the rules for group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets under provisions of the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act regarding preexisting condition exclusions, lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits, rescissions, and patient protections Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 29,000. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1300 Hours. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:54 Aug 26, 2013 Jkt 229001 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: August 2, 2013. R. Joseph Durbala, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2013–20782 Filed 8–26–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0703] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 26, 2013. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0703’’ 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 or email crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0703’’. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) Election Request, VA Form Letter 22–909. OMB Control Number: 2900–0703. Type of Review: Revision of an already approved collection. Abstract: VA must notify eligible dependents of veterans receiving DEA benefits of their option to elect a beginning date to start their DEA benefits. VA will use the data collected on VA Form Letter 22–909 to determine the appropriate amount of benefit is payable to the claimant. 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. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on March 22, 2013, at page 17778. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 184 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Annual Responses: 735. Dated: August 22, 2013. By direction of the Secretary. Crystal Rennie, VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2013–20852 Filed 8–26–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0036] Agency Information Collection (Statement of Disappearance) Activity Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\27AUN1.SGM 27AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 166 (Tuesday, August 27, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53009-53010]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-20782]


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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

[[Page 53010]]

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 
patient protection and affordable care act; preexisting condition 
exclusions, lifetime and annual limits, rescissions, and patient 
protections.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 28, 
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 regulations should be directed to LaNita Van Dyke, (202) 
622-3215, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6511, 1111 Constitution 
Avenue NW., Washington DC 20224, or through the Internet, at 
Lanita.VanDyke@irs.gov.
    Title: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Preexisting 
Conditions Exclusions, Lifetime and Annual Limits, Rescissions, and 
Patient Protections. Enrollment Opportunity Notice Relating to Lifetime 
Limits.
    OMB Number: 1545-2179.
    Regulation Project Number: TD 9491
    Abstract: This document contains interim final regulations 
implementing the rules for group health plans and health insurance 
coverage in the group and individual markets under provisions of the 
Patient Protection Affordable Care Act regarding preexisting condition 
exclusions, lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits, rescissions, 
and patient protections
    Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 29,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1300 Hours.
    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: August 2, 2013.
R. Joseph Durbala,
Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2013-20782 Filed 8-26-13; 8:45 am]
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