Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 2004-59, 68904-68905 [2013-27329]
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Notice and request for
comments.
ACTION:
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–EX, IRS e-file Signature
Authorization for Forms 720, 2290, and
8849.
DATES: Written comments should be
received on or before January 14, 2014
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 copies of the form and
instructions should be directed to
Katherine Dean, Internal Revenue
Service, Room 6242, 1111 Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or
through the Internet, at
katherine.b.dean@irs.gov.
SUMMARY:
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: IRS e-file Signature
Authorization for Forms 720, 2290, and
8849.
OMB Number: 1545–2081.
Form Number: 8879–EX.
Abstract: The Form 8879–EX, IRS
e-file Signature Authorization for Forms
720, 2990, and 8849, will be used in the
Modernized e-File program. Form 8879–
EX authorizes an a taxpayer and an
electronic return originator (ERO) to use
a personal identification number (PIN)
to electronically sign an electronic
excise tax return and, if applicable,
authorize an electronic funds
withdrawal.
Current Actions: There are no changes
being made to the form at this time.
Type of Review: Extension of a
previously approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
15,000.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 3
hours, 7 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 46,800.
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
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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 30, 2013.
Yvette Lawrence,
OMB Reports Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request for Notice 2004–59
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
AGENCY:
Notice and request for
comments.
ACTION:
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
2004–59, plan amendments following
election of alternative deficit reduction
contribution.
SUMMARY:
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Written comments should be
received on or before January 14, 2014
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 Katherine Dean at Internal
Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
DC 20224, or through the Internet at
Katherine.b.dean@irs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Plan Amendments Following
Election of Alternative Deficit
Reduction Contribution.
OMB Number: 1545–1889.
Notice Number: Notice 2004–59.
Abstract: Notice 2004–59 sets forth
answers to certain questions raised by
the public when there is an amendment
to an election to take advantage of the
alternative deficit reduction
contribution described in Public Law
108–218. This notice requires what are
designed as restricted amendments.
Current Actions: There are no changes
being made to the notice at this time.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, and not-for-profit
institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
100.
Estimated Average Time per
Respondent: 4 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 400.
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;
DATES:
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(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 30, 2013.
Yvette Lawrence,
OMB Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013–27329 Filed 11–14–13; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Proposed Information Collection
(Annual Certification of Veteran Status
and Veteran-Relatives) Activity:
Comment Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Notice.
The Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA) is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
revision of a currently approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments on information
needed to identify and properly protect
VA benefit records.
SUMMARY:
Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before January 14, 2014.
DATES:
Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0654’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through the FDMS.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
FAX (202) 632–8925.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–3521), Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct
or sponsor. This request for comment is
being made pursuant to Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following
collection of information, VBA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VBA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
the use of other forms of information
technology.
Title: Annual Certification of Veteran
Status and Veteran-Relatives, VA Form
20–0344.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0654.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VBA employees, non-VBA
employees in VBA space and Veteran
Service Organization employees who
have access to VA’s benefit records
complete VA Form 20–0344. These
individuals are required to provide
personal identifying information on
themselves and any veteran relatives, in
order for VA to identify and protect
benefit records. VA uses the information
collected to determine which benefit
records require special handling to
guard against fraud, conflict of interest,
improper influence etc., by VA and nonVA employees.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 5,834
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 25 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
14,000.
Dated: November 12, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–NEW]
Agency Information Collection (Wrist
Conditions Disability Benefits
Questionnaire) 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, will submit 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 December 16, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
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–NEW (Wrist
Conditions Disability Benefits
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 or email crystal.rennie@va.gov.
Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–
NEW (Wrist Conditions Disability
Benefits Questionnaire)’’.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title:
Wrist Conditions Disability Benefits
Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0960M–16.
OMB Control Number: 2900–NEW
(Wrist Conditions Disability Benefits
Questionnaire).
Type of Review: New data collection.
Abstract: The VA Form 21–0960M–
16, Wrist Conditions Disability Benefits
Questionnaire will be used for disability
compensation or pension claims which
require an examination and/or receiving
private medical evidence that may
potentially be sufficient for rating
purposes. The form will be used to
gather necessary information from a
claimant’s treating physician regarding
the results of medical examinations. VA
will gather medical information related
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 2004-59
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 2004-59, plan amendments following election of alternative
deficit reduction contribution.
DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 14,
2014 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 Katherine Dean at
Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet at
Katherine.b.dean@irs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Plan Amendments Following Election of Alternative Deficit
Reduction Contribution.
OMB Number: 1545-1889.
Notice Number: Notice 2004-59.
Abstract: Notice 2004-59 sets forth answers to certain questions
raised by the public when there is an amendment to an election to take
advantage of the alternative deficit reduction contribution described
in Public Law 108-218. This notice requires what are designed as
restricted amendments.
Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the notice at
this time.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations, and
not-for-profit institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
Estimated Average Time per Respondent: 4 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 400.
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;
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(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 30, 2013.
Yvette Lawrence,
OMB Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-27329 Filed 11-14-13; 8:45 am]
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