Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Alternate Signer Certification, 2389-2390 [2023-00585]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 9 / Friday, January 13, 2023 / Notices Abstract: Form 1099–H is used to report advance payments of health insurance premiums to qualified recipients for their use in computing the allowable health insurance credit on Form 8885. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at this time. However, the estimated number of responses is being decreased as a result of updated filing estimates. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Responses: 2,200. Estimated Time per Respondent: 18 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 660. 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; (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 10, 2023. Sara L. Covington, IRS, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2023–00606 Filed 1–12–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:26 Jan 12, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request Concerning Information Reporting for Hedging Transactions, and Third-Party Network Transactions 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 information reporting for hedging transactions, and third-party network transactions. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 14, 2023 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, or by email to pra.comments@irs.gov. Include OMB control number 1545– 1480 or comments concerning information reporting for hedging transactions. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the regulation should be directed to Kerry Dennis at (202) 317– 5751, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at Kerry.L.Dennis@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Hedging Transactions. OMB Number: 1545–1480. Regulation Project Number: T.D. 8985. Abstract: TD 8985 contains final regulations relating to the character of gain or loss from hedging transactions. The regulations reflect changes to the law made by the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999. The regulations affect businesses entering in to hedging transactions. Current Actions: There are no changes to burden. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 167,100. Estimated Time per Respondent: 8 hours. PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2389 Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 171,050 hours. The following paragraph applies to all 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 if 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: January 9, 2023. Kerry L. Dennis, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2023–00568 Filed 1–12–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0849] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Alternate Signer Certification Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13JAN1.SGM 13JAN1 2390 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 9 / Friday, January 13, 2023 / Notices 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. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0849.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266–4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0849’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: Public Law 112–154 Section 502, 38 U.S.C. 5101. Title: Alternate Signer Certification (VA Form 21–0972). OMB Control Number: 2900–0849. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 21–0972 is used to collect the alternate signer information necessary for VA to accept benefit application forms signed by individuals on behalf of Veterans and claimants. The information collected is used to contact the alternate signer for verification purposes. Without this information, VA would be unable to verify information related to the alternate signer who has been appointed to represent the claimant in the prosecution of VA claims, the extent of such representation, and access to appropriate records. No changes have been made to this form. The respondent burden has increased due to the estimated number of receivables averaged over the past year. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published at XX FR XXX on XXXXX XX, 202X, pages XXXX and XXXX. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 4,644 hours. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:26 Jan 12, 2023 Jkt 259001 Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,575. By direction of the Secretary. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2023–00585 Filed 1–12–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0826] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Intent To File a Claim for Compensation and/or Pension, or Survivors Pension and/or DIC Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 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 and it includes the actual data collection instrument. SUMMARY: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0826. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266–4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0826’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: 38 U.S.C. 5102, 38 CFR 3.155. Title: Intent to File a Claim for Compensation and/or Pension, or DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Survivors Pension and/or DIC (VA Form 21–0966). OMB Control Number: 2900–0826. Type of Review: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 21–0966 is used to gather the necessary information to determine an effective date for an award granted in association with a complete claim filed within one year of such form. VA also uses it as a request for application and responds by mailing the claimant a letter of receipt, along with the appropriate VA form or application for VA benefits. No changes have been made to this form. The respondent burden has decreased due to the estimated number of receivables averaged over the past year. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published at XX FR XXX on XXXXX XX, 202X, pages XXXX and XXXX. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 102,348 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 409,394. By direction of the Secretary. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2023–00590 Filed 1–12–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0721] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Examination for Housebound Status or Permanent Need for Regular Aid and Attendance Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13JAN1.SGM 13JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 9 (Friday, January 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2389-2390]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0849]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: 
Alternate Signer Certification

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 
this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of 
information abstracted below to the

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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: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. Refer to 
``OMB Control No. 2900-0849.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise 
and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266-4688 or email [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0849'' in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Authority: Public Law 112-154 Section 502, 38 U.S.C. 5101.
    Title: Alternate Signer Certification (VA Form 21-0972).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0849.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 21-0972 is used to collect the alternate signer 
information necessary for VA to accept benefit application forms signed 
by individuals on behalf of Veterans and claimants. The information 
collected is used to contact the alternate signer for verification 
purposes. Without this information, VA would be unable to verify 
information related to the alternate signer who has been appointed to 
represent the claimant in the prosecution of VA claims, the extent of 
such representation, and access to appropriate records.
    No changes have been made to this form. The respondent burden has 
increased due to the estimated number of receivables averaged over the 
past year.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 
60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of 
information was published at XX FR XXX on XXXXX XX, 202X, pages XXXX 
and XXXX.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 4,644 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,575.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data 
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2023-00585 Filed 1-12-23; 8:45 am]
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