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Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 171 / Wednesday, September 2, 2020 / Notices
Issued in Washington, DC.
John Karl Alexy,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety,
Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020–19397 Filed 9–1–20; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket No. FRA–2020–0027–N–18]
Proposed Agency Information
Collection Activities; Comment
Request
Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of information collection;
request for comment.
AGENCY:
Under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice
announces that FRA is forwarding the
Information Collection Request (ICR)
abstracted below to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and comment. The ICR describes
the information collection and its
expected burden. On May 29, 2020, FRA
published a notice providing a 60-day
period for public comment on the ICR.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to
submit comments on or before October
2, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed ICR
should be sent within 30 days of
publication of this notice to
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
Find this particular ICR by selecting
‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open
for Public Comments’’ or by using the
search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Kim Toone, Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Office of
Administration, Office of Information
Technology, Federal Railroad
Administration, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590
(telephone: (202) 493–6132).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PRA,
44 U.S.C. 3501–3520, and its
implementing regulations, 5 CFR part
1320, require Federal agencies to issue
two notices seeking public comment on
information collection activities before
OMB may approve paperwork packages.
See 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.8
through 1320.12. On May 29, 2020, FRA
published a 60-day notice in the Federal
Register soliciting comment on the ICR
for which it is now seeking OMB
approval. See 85 FR 32440. FRA
received one comment from Rio Metro
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Regional Transit Authority suggesting
that the current grant application be
improved to eliminate redundancies. It
recommended that FRA capture from
applicants additional information in the
project narrative so that the Statement of
Work (SOW) can be eliminated. After
careful consideration, FRA determined
that this recommendation could not be
implemented as the documents serve
distinct functions. The primary purpose
of the project narrative is to address
statutory grant evaluation and selection
criteria and the primary purpose of the
SOW is to determine project readiness
for obligations. Therefore, FRA plans on
continuing both the project narrative
and SOW.
Before OMB decides whether to
approve these proposed collections of
information, it must provide 30 days for
public comment. 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
1320.10(b); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983,
Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes 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.
Comments are invited on the
following ICR regarding: (1) Whether the
information collection activities are
necessary for FRA to properly execute
its functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of FRA’s estimates of
the burden of the information collection
activities, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used to
determine the estimates; (3) ways for
FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information being
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of information collection
activities on the public, including the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology.
The summaries below describe the
ICR that FRA will submit for OMB
clearance as the PRA requires:
Title: Grants Management
Requirements for Federal Railroad
Administration. Grant Awards and
Cooperative Agreements.
OMB Control Number: 2130–0615.
Abstract: FRA solicits grant
applications for projects including, but
not limited to, preconstruction planning
activities, safety improvements,
congestion relief, improvements of
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grade crossings, and rail line relocation,
as well as projects that encourage
development, expansion, and upgrades
to passenger and freight rail
infrastructure and services. FRA funds
projects that meet FRA and governmentwide evaluation standards and align
with the DOT Strategic Plan.
FRA administers award agreements
for both construction and nonconstruction projects that will result in
benefits or other tangible improvements
in rail corridors, service, safety, and
technology. These projects include
completion of preliminary engineering
environmental, research and
development, final design, and
construction.
FRA requires systematic and uniform
collection and submission of
information, as approved by OMB, to
ensure accountability of Federal
assistance provided by FRA. Through
this information collection, FRA will
measure Federal award recipients’
performance and results, including
expenditures in support of agreed-upon
activities and allowable costs outlined
in FRA Notice of Grant Award. This
information collection includes OMBrequired reports and documentation, as
well a additional forms and submission
to compile evidence relevant to
addressing FRA’s important policy
challenges, promoting cost-effectiveness
in FRA programs, and providing
effective oversight of programmatic and
financial performance. FRA issues and
manages awards in compliance with 2
CFR part 200; Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost Principles, and
Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Form(s): All FRA forms are located at
FRA’s public website; all SF forms are
located at Grants.gov. FRA forms 30
(FRA Assurance and Certifications
Regarding Lobbying; Debarment,
Suspension and Other Responsibility
Matters and Drug-Free Workplace
Requirements), 31 (Grant Adjustment
Require Form), 32 (Service Outcome
Agreement Annual Reporting), 33 (Final
Performance Report), 34 (Quarterly
Progress Report), 35 (Application Form),
217 (Categorical Exclusion Worksheet),
229 (NIST Manufacturing Extension
Partnership Supplier Scouting—FRA
Item Opportunity Synopsis), 251
(Applicant Financial Capability
Questionnaire), and 252 (Payment
Summary Spreadsheet). SF forms 270
(Request for Advance or
Reimbursement), 424 (Application for
Federal Assistance), 424 A (Budget
Information for Non-Construction
Programs), 424B (Assurance for NonConstruction Programs), 424C (Budget
Information for Construction Programs),
424D (Assurances for Construction
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Programs), 425 (Federal Financial
Report), and LLL (Disclosure of
Lobbying Activities).
Type of Request: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Generally includes
States, d local governments and
railroads.
Frequency of Submission: Varied.
Total Estimated Annual Responses:
6,551 responses.
Total Estimated Annual Burden:
88,293.50 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour
Dollar Cost Equivalent: $3,619,150.57.
Under 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR
1320.5(b) and 1320.8(b)(3)(vi), FRA
informs all interested parties that it may
not conduct or sponsor, and a
respondent is not required to respond to
a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control
number.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520.
Brett A. Jortland,
Deputy Chief Counsel.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request for Application To Participate
in the IRS Acceptance Program
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The Internal Revenue Service
(IRS), in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA 95),
provides the general public and Federal
agencies with an opportunity to
comment on continuing collections of
information. This helps the IRS assess
the impact of its information collection
requirements and minimize the
reporting burden on the public and
helps the public understand the IRS’s
information collection requirements and
provide the requested data in the
desired format. The IRS is soliciting
comments concerning Application to
Participate in the IRS Acceptance Agent
Program. Form 13551 is used to gather
information to determine applicant’s
eligibility in the Acceptance Agent
Program.
DATES: Written comments should be
received on or before November 2, 2020
to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Paul Adams, Internal Revenue
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Service, Room 6526, 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 Sara Covington, at
(737)800–6149 or Internal Revenue
Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution
Avenue NW, Washington DC 20224, or
through the internet at
Sara.L.Covington@irs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Application to Participate in the
IRS Acceptance Agent Program.
OMB Number: 1545–1896.
Form Number: 13551.
Abstract: Form 13551 is used by all
parsons who wish to participate in the
TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number)
Acceptance Agent Program must apply
by completing this application.
Acceptance Agents are individuals or
entities (colleges, financial institutions,
accounting firms, etc.) that have entered
into formal agreements with IRS that
permit them to assist alien individuals
and other foreign persons with
obtaining TINs.
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: Businesses or other
for-profit organizations, not-for-profit
institutions, and Federal, state, local or
tribal government.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
4,422.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 30
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 2,211.
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: August 27, 2020.
Sara L. Covington,
Tax Analyst.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request Concerning Procedures for
Requesting Competent Authority
Assistance Under Tax Treaties
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 procedures for requesting
competent authority assistance under
tax treaties.
DATES: Written comments should be
received on or before November 2, 2020
to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Kinna Brewington, Internal Revenue
Service, Room 6526, 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 6526,
1111 Constitution Avenue NW,
Washington DC 20224, or through the
internet, at Kerry.Dennis@irs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Procedures for Requesting
Competent Authority Assistance Under
Tax Treaties.
OMB Number: 1545–2044.
Revenue Procedure Number: 2015–40.
Abstract: Taxpayers who believe that
the actions of the United States, a treaty
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket No. FRA-2020-0027-N-18]
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment
Request
AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice
announces that FRA is forwarding the Information Collection Request
(ICR) abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and comment. The ICR describes the information collection and
its expected burden. On May 29, 2020, FRA published a notice providing
a 60-day period for public comment on the ICR.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
October 2, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed ICR
should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular ICR by
selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments''
or by using the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kim Toone, Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Office of Administration, Office of Information
Technology, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493-6132).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520, and its
implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, require Federal agencies to
issue two notices seeking public comment on information collection
activities before OMB may approve paperwork packages. See 44 U.S.C.
3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.8 through 1320.12. On May 29, 2020, FRA
published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register soliciting comment on
the ICR for which it is now seeking OMB approval. See 85 FR 32440. FRA
received one comment from Rio Metro Regional Transit Authority
suggesting that the current grant application be improved to eliminate
redundancies. It recommended that FRA capture from applicants
additional information in the project narrative so that the Statement
of Work (SOW) can be eliminated. After careful consideration, FRA
determined that this recommendation could not be implemented as the
documents serve distinct functions. The primary purpose of the project
narrative is to address statutory grant evaluation and selection
criteria and the primary purpose of the SOW is to determine project
readiness for obligations. Therefore, FRA plans on continuing both the
project narrative and SOW.
Before OMB decides whether to approve these proposed collections of
information, it must provide 30 days for public comment. 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 1320.10(b); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. OMB
believes 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.
Comments are invited on the following ICR regarding: (1) Whether
the information collection activities are necessary for FRA to properly
execute its functions, including whether the information will have
practical utility; (2) the accuracy of FRA's estimates of the burden of
the information collection activities, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used to determine the estimates; (3) ways
for FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
being collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of information
collection activities on the public, including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
The summaries below describe the ICR that FRA will submit for OMB
clearance as the PRA requires:
Title: Grants Management Requirements for Federal Railroad
Administration. Grant Awards and Cooperative Agreements.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0615.
Abstract: FRA solicits grant applications for projects including,
but not limited to, preconstruction planning activities, safety
improvements, congestion relief, improvements of grade crossings, and
rail line relocation, as well as projects that encourage development,
expansion, and upgrades to passenger and freight rail infrastructure
and services. FRA funds projects that meet FRA and government-wide
evaluation standards and align with the DOT Strategic Plan.
FRA administers award agreements for both construction and non-
construction projects that will result in benefits or other tangible
improvements in rail corridors, service, safety, and technology. These
projects include completion of preliminary engineering environmental,
research and development, final design, and construction.
FRA requires systematic and uniform collection and submission of
information, as approved by OMB, to ensure accountability of Federal
assistance provided by FRA. Through this information collection, FRA
will measure Federal award recipients' performance and results,
including expenditures in support of agreed-upon activities and
allowable costs outlined in FRA Notice of Grant Award. This information
collection includes OMB-required reports and documentation, as well a
additional forms and submission to compile evidence relevant to
addressing FRA's important policy challenges, promoting cost-
effectiveness in FRA programs, and providing effective oversight of
programmatic and financial performance. FRA issues and manages awards
in compliance with 2 CFR part 200; Uniform Administrative Requirements,
Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Form(s): All FRA forms are located at FRA's public website; all SF
forms are located at Grants.gov. FRA forms 30 (FRA Assurance and
Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other
Responsibility Matters and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements), 31 (Grant
Adjustment Require Form), 32 (Service Outcome Agreement Annual
Reporting), 33 (Final Performance Report), 34 (Quarterly Progress
Report), 35 (Application Form), 217 (Categorical Exclusion Worksheet),
229 (NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership Supplier Scouting--FRA
Item Opportunity Synopsis), 251 (Applicant Financial Capability
Questionnaire), and 252 (Payment Summary Spreadsheet). SF forms 270
(Request for Advance or Reimbursement), 424 (Application for Federal
Assistance), 424 A (Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs),
424B (Assurance for Non-Construction Programs), 424C (Budget
Information for Construction Programs), 424D (Assurances for
Construction
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Programs), 425 (Federal Financial Report), and LLL (Disclosure of
Lobbying Activities).
Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Generally includes States, d local governments and
railroads.
Frequency of Submission: Varied.
Total Estimated Annual Responses: 6,551 responses.
Total Estimated Annual Burden: 88,293.50 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour Dollar Cost Equivalent:
$3,619,150.57.
Under 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b) and 1320.8(b)(3)(vi),
FRA informs all interested parties that it may not conduct or sponsor,
and a respondent is not required to respond to a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.
Brett A. Jortland,
Deputy Chief Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2020-19330 Filed 9-1-20; 8:45 am]
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