Proposed Collection of Information: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Market Research Study, 48213-48214 [2019-19759]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 177 / Thursday, September 12, 2019 / Notices to Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Bruce A. Sharp, Room #4006–A, P.O. Box 1328, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or bruce.sharp@fiscal.treasury.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Management of Federal Agency Disbursements. OMB Number: 1530–0016. Form Number: None. Abstract: This regulation requires that most Federal payments be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT); sets forth waiver requirements; and provides for a low-cost Treasury-designated account to individuals at a financial institution that offers such accounts. Current Actions: Extension of a currently approved collection. Type of Review: Regular. Affected Public: Individuals or Households, Business or other for-profit institutions, Not-for-profit Institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,300. Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 325. 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: 1. 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; 2. the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; 3. ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 4. 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 5. estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: September 4, 2019. Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2019–19758 Filed 9–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AS–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES Bureau of the Fiscal Service Proposed Collection of Information: Direct Deposit, Go Direct, and Direct Express Sign-Up Forms Notice and request for comments. ACTION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:27 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 247001 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. Currently the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the Direct Deposit, Go Direct, and Direct Express Sign-Up Forms. SUMMARY: Written comments should be received on or before November 12, 2019 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments and requests for additional information to Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Bruce A. Sharp, Room #4006–A, P.O. Box 1328, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or bruce.sharp@fiscal.treasury.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Direct Deposit, Go Direct, and Direct Express Sign-Up Forms. OMB Number: 1530–0006. Form Number: SF–1199A, FS Form 1200 (English/Spanish), FS Form 1200VADE, FS Form 1201L, FS Form 1201S. Abstract: This series of forms is used by recipients to authorize the deposit of Federal payments into their accounts at financial institutions. The information on the forms routes the direct deposit payment to the correct account at the financial institution. Current Actions: Extension of a currently approved collection. Type of Review: Regular. Affected Public: Individuals or Households, Business or other Not-for Profit, Federal Government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 406,175. Estimated Time per Respondent: 10 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 67,786. 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: 1. 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; 2. the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; 3. ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 4. ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48213 respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and 5. estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: September 4, 2019. Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2019–19757 Filed 9–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AS–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of the Fiscal Service Proposed Collection of Information: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Market Research Study 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. Currently the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Market Research Study. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 12, 2019 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments and requests for additional information to Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Bruce A. Sharp, Room #4006–A, P.O. Box 1328, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or bruce.sharp@fiscal.treasury.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Market Research Study. OMB Number: 1530–0022. Form Number: None. Abstract: This is a generic clearance to conduct customer satisfaction surveys, focus groups, and interviews among recipients of federal benefit and vendor payments through EFT. The need for this market research continues to arise from a Congressional directive that accompanied legislation enacted in 1996, as part of the Debt Collection Improvement Act (Pub. L. 104–134), expanding the scope of check recipients required to use direct deposit to receive Federal benefit payments (see 31 U.S.C. 3332). Congress directed Treasury to ‘‘study the socioeconomic and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1 48214 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 177 / Thursday, September 12, 2019 / Notices demographic characteristics of those who currently do not have Direct Deposit and determine how best to increase usage among all groups.’’ 142 Cong. Rec. H4090 (daily ed. April 25, 1996). Current Actions: Extension of a currently approved collection. Type of Review: Regular. Affected Public: Individuals or households, Federal Government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 19,500. Estimated Time per Respondent: 16 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5,200. 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: 1. 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; 2. the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; 3. ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 4. 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 5. estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: September 9, 2019. Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2019–19759 Filed 9–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AS–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Electronic Availability The Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available on OFAC’s website (https:// www.treasury.gov/ofac). Notice of OFAC Action On August 20, 2019, OFAC updated the SDN List for the following five persons, whose property and interests in property continue to be blocked under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act. Individuals 1. BAYIK, Cemil; DOB 26 Feb 1955; alt. DOB 1951; alt. DOB 1954; POB Keban, Elazig, Turkey; alt. POB Hazar, Elazig, Turkey; citizen Turkey; Turkish Identificiation Number 23860719950 (Turkey) (individual) [SDNTK] 2. KALKAN, Duran (a.k.a. ERDEM, Selahattin); DOB 1954; alt. DOB 1958; POB Adana, Tufanbeyli, Turkey; alt. POB Derik, Turkey; citizen Turkey; Turkish Identificiation Number 18538165962 (Turkey) (individual) [SDNTK] 3. KARTAL, Remzi; DOB 5 May 1948; POB Van, Dibekozu, Turkey; citizen Turkey; Turkish Identificiation Number 10298480866 (Turkey) (individual) [SDNTK] 4. OK, Sabri; DOB 1958; POB Adiyaman, Turkey; citizen Turkey; Turkish Identificiation Number 15673320164 (Turkey) (individual) [SDNTK] 5. UZUN, Adem; DOB 7 Sep 1967; POB Kirsehir, Boztepe, Turkey; citizen Turkey; Turkish Identificiation Number 12203628318 (Turkey) (individual) [SDNTK] The listings for these individuals now appear as follows: Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action 1. BAYIK, Cemil; DOB 26 Feb 1955; alt. DOB 1951; alt. DOB 1954; POB Keban, Elazig, Turkey; alt. POB Hazar, Elazig, Turkey; citizen Turkey; Turkish Identification Number 23860719950 (Turkey) (individual) [SDNTK] 2. KALKAN, Duran (a.k.a. ERDEM, Selahattin); DOB 1954; alt. DOB 1958; POB Adana, Tufanbeyli, Turkey; alt. POB Derik, Turkey; citizen Turkey; Turkish Identification Number 18538165962 (Turkey) (individual) [SDNTK] 3. KARTAL, Remzi; DOB 5 May 1948; POB Van, Dibekozu, Turkey; citizen Turkey; Turkish Identification Number 10298480866 (Turkey) (individual) [SDNTK] Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing an update to the identifying information of five persons currently included on OFAC’s list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons. DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Associate Director for Global SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:27 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4. OK, Sabri; DOB 1958; POB Adiyaman, Turkey; citizen Turkey; Turkish Identification Number 15673320164 (Turkey) (individual) [SDNTK] 5. UZUN, Adem; DOB 7 Sep 1967; POB Kirsehir, Boztepe, Turkey; citizen Turkey; Turkish Identification Number 12203628318 (Turkey) (individual) [SDNTK] Dated: September 6, 2019. Gregory T. Gatjanis, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2019–19710 Filed 9–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control AGENCY: jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES Targeting, tel.: 202–622–2420; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622– 2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202–622–4855; or Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202–622–2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Internal Revenue Service, 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 continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning regulations governing practice before the Internal Revenue Service. SUMMARY: Written comments should be received on or before November 12, 2019 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Laurie Brimmer, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6529, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form should be directed to Kerry Dennis, at (202) 317–5751 or Internal Revenue Service, Room 6529, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at Kerry.Dennis@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Regulations Governing Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service. OMB Number: 1545–1871. Regulation Number: REG–122379–02 (TD 9165). Abstract: These regulations will ensure that taxpayers are provided adequate information regarding the limits of tax shelter advice that they receive, and also ensure that practitioners properly advise taxpayers of relevant information with respect to tax shelter options. DATES: E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 177 (Thursday, September 12, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48213-48214]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-19759]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Bureau of the Fiscal Service


Proposed Collection of Information: Electronic Funds Transfer 
(EFT) Market Research Study

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. Currently the Bureau of the Fiscal 
Service within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments 
concerning the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Market Research Study.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 12, 
2019 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments and requests for additional 
information to Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Bruce A. Sharp, Room 
#4006-A, P.O. Box 1328, Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328, or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Market Research Study.
    OMB Number: 1530-0022.
    Form Number: None.
    Abstract: This is a generic clearance to conduct customer 
satisfaction surveys, focus groups, and interviews among recipients of 
federal benefit and vendor payments through EFT. The need for this 
market research continues to arise from a Congressional directive that 
accompanied legislation enacted in 1996, as part of the Debt Collection 
Improvement Act (Pub. L. 104-134), expanding the scope of check 
recipients required to use direct deposit to receive Federal benefit 
payments (see 31 U.S.C. 3332). Congress directed Treasury to ``study 
the socioeconomic and

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demographic characteristics of those who currently do not have Direct 
Deposit and determine how best to increase usage among all groups.'' 
142 Cong. Rec. H4090 (daily ed. April 25, 1996).
    Current Actions: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Type of Review: Regular.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, Federal Government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 19,500.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 16 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5,200.
    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: 1. 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; 2. the accuracy of the 
agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; 3. 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; 4. 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 5. 
estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, 
maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.

    Dated: September 9, 2019.
Bruce A. Sharp,
Bureau Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-19759 Filed 9-11-19; 8:45 am]
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