Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 5557-5558 [2022-01981]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 21 / Tuesday, February 1, 2022 / Notices message. Please include the full body of your comments in the text of the electronic message and as an attachment. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and docket numbers. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jordan Katz, Community Planner, U.S. DOT Volpe Center, Telephone (617) 494–3783 or Email rdtplan@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: USDOT published a request for information in the Federal Register on December 30, 2021 (86 FR 74429) seeking public input to inform the development of USDOT’s RD&T Strategic Plan for FY 2022–2026. The public comment period is extended to March 4, 2022. All other information in the notice from December 30, 2021 remains the same. Issued on January 27, 2022. Jordan Wainer Katz, Community Planner. [FR Doc. 2022–02011 Filed 1–31–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Requesting Comments on Form 13997 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 proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 13997, Validating Your TIN and Reasonable Cause. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 4, 2022 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. You must reference the information collection’s title, form number, reporting or record-keeping requirement number, and OMB number in your comment. tkelley on DSK125TN23PROD with NOTICE SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:19 Jan 31, 2022 Jkt 256001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Jon Callahan, (737) 800–7639, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at jon.r.callahan@ irs.gov. The IRS is currently seeking comments concerning the following information collection tools, reporting, and record-keeping requirements: Title: Validating Your TIN and Reasonable Cause. OMB Number: 1545–2144. Form Number: Form 13997. Abstract: Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 6039E requires individuals to provide certain information with their application for a U.S. passport or with their application for permanent U.S. residence. Letter 4318 is sent to the individual when the taxpayer identification number (TIN) on the application is missing or invalid, informing the individual about the IRC provisions, proposed penalty, and instructions to correct the information on the application. Form 13997 is an attachment to the letter and is used to provide the IRS with a valid TIN, a written statement of reasonable cause, or an explanation from the individual as to why they don’t have a TIN. Current Actions: There is no change to the existing collection; however, the estimated time per respondent has been corrected. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Number of Responses: 2,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hours, 5 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,160. 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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5557 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: January 27, 2022. Jon R. Callahan, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2022–01988 Filed 1–31–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Proposed Collection; Comment Request Departmental Offices; Department of the Treasury. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection that is due for renewed approval by the Office of Management and Budget. The Office of International Affairs within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning recordkeeping requirements associated with Reporting of International Capital and Foreign Currency Transactions and Positions. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 4, 2022 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments on international capital transactions and positions to: Dwight Wolkow, International Portfolio Investment Data Systems, Department of the Treasury, Room 1050, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20220. In view of possible delays in mail delivery, please also notify Mr. Wolkow by email (comments2TIC@treasury.gov), or by telephone (cell: 202–923–0518). Direct all written comments on foreign currency transactions and positions to: Christopher O’Brien, Department of the Treasury, Room 1328, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\01FEN1.SGM 01FEN1 5558 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 21 / Tuesday, February 1, 2022 / Notices tkelley on DSK125TN23PROD with NOTICE Washington, DC 20220. In view of possible delays in mail delivery, please also notify Mr. O’Brien by email (Christopher.O’Brien@treasury.gov), or by telephone (202–622–2423). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information on international capital transactions and positions should be directed to Mr. Wolkow, cell: 202–923–0518. Requests for additional information on foreign currency transactions and positions should be directed to Mr. O’Brien, 202– 622–2423. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 31 CFR part 128, Reporting of International Capital and Foreign Currency Transactions and Positions. OMB Control Number: 1505–0149. Abstract: 31 CFR part 128 establishes general guidelines for reporting on United States claims on and liabilities to foreigners; on transactions in securities with foreigners; and on the monetary reserves of the United States as provided for by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act and the Bretton Woods Agreements Act. In addition, 31 CFR part 128 establishes general guidelines for reporting on the nature and source of foreign currency transactions of large U.S. business enterprises and their foreign affiliates. This regulation VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:19 Jan 31, 2022 Jkt 256001 includes a recordkeeping requirement, § 128.5, which is necessary to enable the Office of International Affairs to verify reported information and to secure additional information concerning reported information as may be necessary. The recordkeepers are U.S. persons required to file reports covered by these regulations. Current Actions: No changes to recordkeeping requirements are proposed at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved data collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. The forms prescribed by the Secretary and covered by this regulation, § 128.1(c), are Treasury International Capital (TIC) Forms BC, BL–1, BL–2, BQ–1, BQ–2, BQ–3 (all 6 Bs, 1505– 0016), CQ–1, CQ–2 (both Cs,1505– 0024), D (1505–0199), S (1505–0001), SLT (1505–0235) and Treasury Foreign Currency Forms FC–1, FC–2, and FC–3 (all 3 FCs, 1505–0010). Estimated Number of Recordkeepers: 2,063. Estimated Average Time per Respondent: One-third hour per respondent per filing. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,993 hours, based on 20,980 filings per year. PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. The public is invited to submit written comments concerning: (a) Whether the recordkeeping requirements in 31 CFR part 128.5 are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Office, including whether the information will have practical uses; (b) the accuracy of the above estimate of the burdens; (c) ways to enhance the quality, usefulness and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the reporting and/or record keeping burdens on respondents, including the use of information technologies to automate the collection of the data; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs of operation, maintenance and purchase of services to provide information. Dwight Wolkow, Administrator, International Portfolio Investment Data Systems. Christopher O’Brien, Economic Research Analyst. [FR Doc. 2022–01981 Filed 1–31–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AK–P E:\FR\FM\01FEN1.SGM 01FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 1, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5557-5558]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-01981]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Departmental Offices; Department of the Treasury.

SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing 
effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and 
other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection that is 
due for renewed approval by the Office of Management and Budget. The 
Office of International Affairs within the Department of the Treasury 
is soliciting comments concerning recordkeeping requirements associated 
with Reporting of International Capital and Foreign Currency 
Transactions and Positions.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 4, 2022 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments on international capital 
transactions and positions to: Dwight Wolkow, International Portfolio 
Investment Data Systems, Department of the Treasury, Room 1050, 1500 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20220. In view of possible 
delays in mail delivery, please also notify Mr. Wolkow by email 
([email protected]), or by telephone (cell: 202-923-0518).
    Direct all written comments on foreign currency transactions and 
positions to: Christopher O'Brien, Department of the Treasury, Room 
1328, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,

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Washington, DC 20220. In view of possible delays in mail delivery, 
please also notify Mr. O'Brien by email 
(Christopher.O'[email protected]), or by telephone (202-622-2423).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information on 
international capital transactions and positions should be directed to 
Mr. Wolkow, cell: 202-923-0518. Requests for additional information on 
foreign currency transactions and positions should be directed to Mr. 
O'Brien, 202-622-2423.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: 31 CFR part 128, Reporting of International Capital and 
Foreign Currency Transactions and Positions.
    OMB Control Number: 1505-0149.
    Abstract: 31 CFR part 128 establishes general guidelines for 
reporting on United States claims on and liabilities to foreigners; on 
transactions in securities with foreigners; and on the monetary 
reserves of the United States as provided for by the International 
Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act and the Bretton Woods 
Agreements Act. In addition, 31 CFR part 128 establishes general 
guidelines for reporting on the nature and source of foreign currency 
transactions of large U.S. business enterprises and their foreign 
affiliates. This regulation includes a recordkeeping requirement, Sec.  
128.5, which is necessary to enable the Office of International Affairs 
to verify reported information and to secure additional information 
concerning reported information as may be necessary. The recordkeepers 
are U.S. persons required to file reports covered by these regulations.
    Current Actions: No changes to recordkeeping requirements are 
proposed at this time.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved data collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    The forms prescribed by the Secretary and covered by this 
regulation, Sec.  128.1(c), are Treasury International Capital (TIC) 
Forms BC, BL-1, BL-2, BQ-1, BQ-2, BQ-3 (all 6 Bs, 1505-0016), CQ-1, CQ-
2 (both Cs,1505-0024), D (1505-0199), S (1505-0001), SLT (1505-0235) 
and Treasury Foreign Currency Forms FC-1, FC-2, and FC-3 (all 3 FCs, 
1505-0010).
    Estimated Number of Recordkeepers: 2,063.
    Estimated Average Time per Respondent: One-third hour per 
respondent per filing.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,993 hours, based on 20,980 
filings per year.
    Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice 
will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of 
Management and Budget approval. All comments will become a matter of 
public record. The public is invited to submit written comments 
concerning: (a) Whether the recordkeeping requirements in 31 CFR part 
128.5 are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the 
Office, including whether the information will have practical uses; (b) 
the accuracy of the above estimate of the burdens; (c) ways to enhance 
the quality, usefulness and clarity of the information to be collected; 
(d) ways to minimize the reporting and/or record keeping burdens on 
respondents, including the use of information technologies to automate 
the collection of the data; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up 
costs of operation, maintenance and purchase of services to provide 
information.

Dwight Wolkow,
Administrator, International Portfolio Investment Data Systems.
Christopher O'Brien,
Economic Research Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2022-01981 Filed 1-31-22; 8:45 am]
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