Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Multiple IRS Information Collection Requests, 49480-49481 [2017-23100]

Download as PDF 49480 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 205 / Wednesday, October 25, 2017 / Notices NMFN may be submitted and viewed at Docket Number DOT–OST–2016–0053. Comments must be received on or before February 22, 2018 to receive full consideration by DOT with respect to the final designation of the NMFN. After February 22, 2018, comments will continue to be available for viewing by the public. Dated: October 10, 2017. Finch Fulton, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Policy. [FR Doc. 2017–22315 Filed 10–24–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary Availability of Draft DOT Strategic Plan for FY 2018–2022 and Request for Public Comment Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of availability and request for public comment. AGENCY: The Office of the Secretary of Transportation invites the public to comment on the draft DOT Strategic Plan for FY 2018–2022. DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 13, 2017. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted by email or U.S. mail. Respondents are encouraged to submit comments electronically to ensure timely receipt. Please include your name, title, organization, postal address, telephone number, and email address. Email: dotstrategicplanning@dot.gov. Please include the full body of your comments in the text of the electronic message and as an attachment. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Under Secretary for Policy, Attn: Strategic Plan Comments, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara McCann, Director, Office of Policy Development, Strategic Planning and Performance, Office of the Under Secretary for Policy, dotstrategicplanning@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Background Dated: October 19, 2017. Finch Fulton, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy. [FR Doc. 2017–23155 Filed 10–24–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Multiple IRS Information Collection Requests Departmental Offices, U.S. Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of the Treasury will submit the following information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. The SUMMARY: The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993, as amended by the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111–352), requires that Federal agencies revise and update their strategic plan at the beginning of each new presidential term, and in doing so, VerDate Sep<11>2014 solicit input from interested stakeholders. The draft DOT Strategic Plan reflects the Secretary’s priorities for achieving DOT’s mission through four strategic goals: D Safety: Reduce TransportationRelated Fatalities and Serious Injuries Across the Transportation System. D Infrastructure: Invest in Infrastructure to Ensure Mobility and Accessibility and to Stimulate Economic Growth, Productivity and Competitiveness for American Workers and Businesses. D Innovation: Lead in the Development and Deployment of Innovative Practices and Technologies that Improve the Safety and Performance of the Nation’s Transportation System. D Accountability: Serve the Nation with Reduced Regulatory Burden and Greater Efficiency, Effectiveness and Accountability. These strategic goals are supported by objectives that reflect the outcomes DOT is trying to achieve and strategies that describe how DOT plans to make progress toward the objectives. The draft DOT Strategic Plan for FY 2018–2022 may be accessed through the DOT Web site at https:// www.transportation.gov/dot-strategicplan. DOT will consider all input and revise the draft DOT Strategic Plan as appropriate. DOT anticipates that the final DOT Strategic Plan for FY 2018– 2022 will be submitted to Congress and posted on the DOT Web site in February 2018. 22:06 Oct 24, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00170 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 public is invited to submit comments on these requests. DATES: Comments should be received on or before November 24, 2017 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the burden estimate, or any other aspect of the information collection, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to (1) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for Treasury, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or email at OIRA_Submission@ OMB.EOP.gov and (2) Treasury PRA Clearance Officer, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite 8142, Washington, DC 20220, or email at PRA@treasury.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submissions may be obtained from Jennifer Leonard by emailing PRA@treasury.gov, calling (202) 622–0489, or viewing the entire information collection request at www.reginfo.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Title: Return of Excise Taxes Related to Employee Benefit Plans. OMB Control Number: 1545–0575. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Code sections 4971, 4972, 4973(a)(3), 4975, 4976, 4977, 4978, 4978A, 4978B, 4979, 4979A and 4980 impose various excise taxes in connection with employee benefit plans. Form 5330 is used to compute and collect these taxes. Form: Form 5330. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 540, 145. Title: Information Reporting by Passport Applicants (REG–208274–86). OMB Control Number: 1545–1359. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: This document contains regulations that provide information reporting rules for certain passport applicants. The information provided by passport applicants will be used by the IRS for tax compliance purposes. Forms: None. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,213,354. Title: Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. OMB Control Number: 1545–1668. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. E:\FR\FM\25OCN1.SGM 25OCN1 sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 205 / Wednesday, October 25, 2017 / Notices Abstract: The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 significantly modified the information reporting requirements with respect to foreign partnerships. The Act made the following three changes (1) expanded section 6038B to require U.S. persons transferring property to foreign partnerships in certain transactions to report those transfers; (2) expanded section 6038 to require certain U.S. Partners of controlled foreign partnerships to report information about the partnerships; and (3) modified the reporting required under section 6046A with respect to acquisitions and dispositions of foreign partnership interests. Form 8838–P is used to extend the statute of limitations for U.S. persons who transfers appreciated property to partnerships with foreign partners related to the transferor. The form is filed when the transferor makes a gain recognition agreement. This agreement allows the transferor to defer the payment of tax on the transfer. The IRS uses Form 8838–P so that it may assess tax against the transferor after the expiration of the original statute of limitations. Forms: 8865, Sch P (Form 8865), Sch O (Form 8865), Sch K–1 (Form 8865), Form 8838–P. Affected Public: Businesses or other for profits, Individuals or Households. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 254,084. Title: Form 13818—Limited Payability Claim Against the United States For Proceeds of an Internal Revenue Refund Check. OMB Control Number: 1545–2024. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: This form is used by taxpayers for completing a claim against the United States for the proceeds of an Internal Revenue refund check. Form: Form 13818. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,000. Title: Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) Application and Renewal. OMB Control Number: 1545–2190. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Paid tax return preparers are required to obtain a preparer tax identification number (PTIN) by completing Form W–12, IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) Application and Renewal, and to pay the fee required with the application. A third party will administer the PTIN application VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:06 Oct 24, 2017 Jkt 244001 process. Most applications will be filled out on-line. Form W–12 will be used to collect the information required by § 1.6109–2 and to collect the information the third party needs to administer the PTIN application process. Form: W–12. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,464,000. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Dated: October 19, 2017. Jennifer P. Leonard, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. 49481 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Betty Birdsong, Acting United States Mint Liaison to the CCAC; 801 9th Street NW., Washington, DC 20220; or call 202–354–7200. Any member of the public interested in submitting matters for the CCAC’s consideration is invited to submit them by fax to the following number: 202– 756–6525. Authority: 31 U.S.C. 5135(b)(8)(C). David Motl, Acting Deputy Director, United States Mint. [FR Doc. 2017–23171 Filed 10–24–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P [FR Doc. 2017–23100 Filed 10–24–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY [OMB Control No. 2900–0029] United States Mint Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: The PRA Submission Describes the Nature of the Information Collection and its Expected Cost and Burden; it Includes the Actual Data Collection Instrument Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee October 25, 2017, Public Meeting Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for October 25, 2017. Date: October 25, 2017. Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST. Location: This meeting will occur via teleconference. Interested members of the public may dial in to listen to the meeting at (866) 564–9287/Access Code: 62956028. Subject: Review of candidate designs for the Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal, and consideration of themes for the 2019 American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program. Interested persons should call the CCAC HOTLINE at (202) 354–7502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 5135, the CCAC: D Advises the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. D Advises the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. D Makes recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended. PO 00000 Frm 00171 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Loan Guaranty Service, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Loan Guaranty Service, 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 and it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 24, 2017. 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. 2900–0029’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of Veterans Affairs, 811 Vermont Avenue NW., Floor 5, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–5870 or email cynthia.harveypryor@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0029’’ in any correspondence. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25OCN1.SGM 25OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 25, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49480-49481]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-23100]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Multiple IRS Information Collection Requests

AGENCY: Departmental Offices, U.S. Department of the Treasury.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury will submit the following 
information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this 
notice. The public is invited to submit comments on these requests.

DATES: Comments should be received on or before November 24, 2017 to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the burden estimate, or any other 
aspect of the information collection, including suggestions for 
reducing the burden, to (1) Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for 
Treasury, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 
20503, or email at [email protected] and (2) Treasury PRA 
Clearance Officer, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite 8142, Washington, 
DC 20220, or email at [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submissions may be 
obtained from Jennifer Leonard by emailing [email protected], calling 
(202) 622-0489, or viewing the entire information collection request at 
www.reginfo.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

    Title: Return of Excise Taxes Related to Employee Benefit Plans.
    OMB Control Number: 1545-0575.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.
    Abstract: Code sections 4971, 4972, 4973(a)(3), 4975, 4976, 4977, 
4978, 4978A, 4978B, 4979, 4979A and 4980 impose various excise taxes in 
connection with employee benefit plans. Form 5330 is used to compute 
and collect these taxes.
    Form: Form 5330.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 540, 145.

    Title: Information Reporting by Passport Applicants (REG-208274-
86).
    OMB Control Number: 1545-1359.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: This document contains regulations that provide 
information reporting rules for certain passport applicants. The 
information provided by passport applicants will be used by the IRS for 
tax compliance purposes.
    Forms: None.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,213,354.

    Title: Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign 
Partnerships.
    OMB Control Number: 1545-1668.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

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    Abstract: The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 significantly modified 
the information reporting requirements with respect to foreign 
partnerships. The Act made the following three changes (1) expanded 
section 6038B to require U.S. persons transferring property to foreign 
partnerships in certain transactions to report those transfers; (2) 
expanded section 6038 to require certain U.S. Partners of controlled 
foreign partnerships to report information about the partnerships; and 
(3) modified the reporting required under section 6046A with respect to 
acquisitions and dispositions of foreign partnership interests. Form 
8838-P is used to extend the statute of limitations for U.S. persons 
who transfers appreciated property to partnerships with foreign 
partners related to the transferor. The form is filed when the 
transferor makes a gain recognition agreement. This agreement allows 
the transferor to defer the payment of tax on the transfer. The IRS 
uses Form 8838-P so that it may assess tax against the transferor after 
the expiration of the original statute of limitations.
    Forms: 8865, Sch P (Form 8865), Sch O (Form 8865), Sch K-1 (Form 
8865), Form 8838-P.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for profits, Individuals or 
Households.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 254,084.

    Title: Form 13818--Limited Payability Claim Against the United 
States For Proceeds of an Internal Revenue Refund Check.
    OMB Control Number: 1545-2024.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: This form is used by taxpayers for completing a claim 
against the United States for the proceeds of an Internal Revenue 
refund check.
    Form: Form 13818.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,000.

    Title: Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) Application 
and Renewal.
    OMB Control Number: 1545-2190.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.
    Abstract: Paid tax return preparers are required to obtain a 
preparer tax identification number (PTIN) by completing Form W-12, IRS 
Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) Application and Renewal, 
and to pay the fee required with the application. A third party will 
administer the PTIN application process. Most applications will be 
filled out on-line. Form W-12 will be used to collect the information 
required by Sec.  1.6109-2 and to collect the information the third 
party needs to administer the PTIN application process.
    Form: W-12.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,464,000.

    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

    Dated: October 19, 2017.
Jennifer P. Leonard,
Treasury PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-23100 Filed 10-24-17; 8:45 am]
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