Agency Information Collection Activity: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA) Request, Priority Processing Request, and Document/Evidence Submission, 45455 [2023-15017]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 135 / Monday, July 17, 2023 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 (1) Substance name: Methyl ethyl ketoxime (MEKO). (2) Petitioner: AdvanSix Inc., an exporter of methyl ethyl ketoxime. (3) Proposed classification numbers: (i) HTSUS number: 2928.00.10. (ii) Schedule B number: 2928.00.1000. (iii) CAS number: 96–29–7. (4) Petition filing date: July 10, 2023. (5) Petition filing date for purposes of section 11.02 of Rev. Proc. 2022–26, as modified by section 3 of Rev. Proc. 2023–20: January 1, 2023. (6) Description of petition: According to the petition, MEKO is a clear liquid and a high-efficiency, anti-skinning agent that is used for air-drying paints, inks, and coatings. The vast majority of the production of MEKO is by the conventional method developed in the late 1960s, via a route that involves condensation of methyl ethyl ketone with a hydroxylamine salt in the presence of a base. More specifically, methyl ethyl ketone is oximated with Raschig hydroxylamine to yield MEKO. More recently a ‘‘peroxide route’’ was developed and thought to provide a more selective production of MEKO. The peroxide route involves the liquidphase ammoximation of methyl ethyl ketone with H2O2, and ammonia, over Ti-MWW catalyst. Because of incumbent systems already in use, this peroxide route method is not widely adapted. MEKO is made from ammonia, sulfuric acid, and butylene; however, sulfuric acid is cancelled from the stoichiometric material consumption equation due to no net consumption/ production. The percent of MEKO produced with taxable chemicals is 39.97, by weight, of all materials used in the production of MEKO. (7) Process identified in petition as predominant method of production of substance: The conventional method developed in the late 1960s, via a route that involves condensation of methyl ethyl ketone with a hydroxylamine salt in the presence of a base. More specifically, methyl ethyl ketone is oximated with Raschig hydroxylamine to yield MEKO. (8) Stoichiometric material consumption equation, based on process identified as predominant method of production: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:10 Jul 14, 2023 Jkt 259001 C4H8 (butylene) + 5 NH3 (ammonia) + 2 H2O (water) + 1.5 O2 (oxygen) + 2 SO2 (sulfur dioxide) → C4H9ON (methyl ethyl ketoxime) + 2 (NH4)2SO4 (ammonium sulfate) + H2 (hydrogen) (9) Tax rate calculated by Petitioner, based on Petitioner’s conversion factors for taxable chemicals used in production of substance: (i) Tax rate: $11.41 per ton. (ii) Conversion factors: 0.98 for ammonia; 0.64 for butylene. (10) Public docket number: IRS–2023– 0032. Michael Beker, Senior Counsel (Passthroughs and Special Industries), IRS Office of Chief Counsel. [FR Doc. 2023–15020 Filed 7–14–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0877] Agency Information Collection Activity: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA) Request, Priority Processing Request, and Document/Evidence Submission 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 Veteran Benefits Administration, 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: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice by clicking on the following link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, select ‘‘Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments’’, then search the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 45455 list for the information collection by Title or ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0877.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 266–4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0877’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–21. Title: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA) Request (VA Form 20–10206), Priority Processing Request (VA Form 20–10207) and Document/Evidence Submission (VA Form 20–10208). OMB Control Number: 2900–0877. Type of Review: Revision. Abstract: Under Title 38, U.S.C., section 3702, authorizes collection of this information to help determine the release of liability and substitution of entitlement. 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. 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 insert citation date: 88 FR 10345 on May 15, 2023, pages 31099–31100. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 13,230 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 6 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 132,301. By direction of the Secretary. Dorothy Glasgow, VA PRA Clearance Officer, (Alt.) Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2023–15017 Filed 7–14–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\17JYN1.SGM 17JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 135 (Monday, July 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 45455]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15017]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0877]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Freedom of Information 
Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA) Request, Priority Processing Request, 
and Document/Evidence Submission

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 Veteran Benefits Administration, 
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: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice by clicking on the following link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, select ``Currently under Review--Open for Public 
Comments'', then search the list for the information collection by 
Title or ``OMB Control No. 2900-0877.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise 
and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20420, (202) 266-4688 or email [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0877'' in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Authority: Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-21.
    Title: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA) 
Request (VA Form 20-10206), Priority Processing Request (VA Form 20-
10207) and Document/Evidence Submission (VA Form 20-10208).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0877.
    Type of Review: Revision.
    Abstract: Under Title 38, U.S.C., section 3702, authorizes 
collection of this information to help determine the release of 
liability and substitution of entitlement. 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.
    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 insert 
citation date: 88 FR 10345 on May 15, 2023, pages 31099-31100.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 13,230 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 6 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 132,301.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Dorothy Glasgow,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, (Alt.) Office of Enterprise and Integration, 
Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2023-15017 Filed 7-14-23; 8:45 am]
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