Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Cognitive and Psychological Research Coordinated by Statistics of Income on Behalf of All IRS Operations Functions, 66553-66554 [2023-21052]
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document to which each comment
applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation. You
may submit your comments and
material online or by fax, mail, or hand
delivery, but please use only one of
these means. FMCSA recommends that
you include your name and a mailing
address, an email address, or a phone
number in the body of your document
so that FMCSA can contact you if there
are questions regarding your
submission.
To submit your comment online, go to
https://www.regulations.gov/docket/
FMCSA-2023-0141. Next, sort the results
by ‘‘Posted (Newer-Older),’’ choose the
first notice listed, click the ‘‘Comment’’
button, and type your comment into the
text box on the following screen. Choose
whether you are submitting your
comment as an individual or on behalf
of a third party and then submit.
If you submit your comments by mail
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unbound format, no larger than 81⁄2 by
11 inches, suitable for copying and
electronic filing. FMCSA will consider
all comments and material received
during the comment period.
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B. Viewing Comments
To view comments go to
www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket
number (FMCSA–2023–0141) in the
keyword box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next,
choose the only notice listed, and click
‘‘Browse Comments.’’ If you do not have
access to the internet, you may view the
docket online by visiting Dockets
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C. Privacy Act
In accordance with 49 U.S.C.
31315(b)(6), DOT solicits comments
from the public on the exemption
request. DOT posts these comments,
without edit, including any personal
information the commenter provides, to
www.regulations.gov. As described in
the system of records notice DOT/ALL
14 (Federal Docket Management
System), which can be reviewed at
https://www.transportation.gov/
individuals/privacy/privacy-act-systemrecords-notices, the comments are
searchable by the name of the submitter.
II. Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
FMCSA may grant an exemption from
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the FMCSRs for no longer than a 5-year
period if it finds such exemption would
likely achieve a level of safety that is
equivalent to, or greater than, the level
that would be achieved absent such
exemption. The statute also allows the
Agency to renew exemptions at the end
of the 5-year period. FMCSA grants
medical exemptions from the FMCSRs
for a 2-year period to align with the
maximum duration of a driver’s medical
certification.
The individual listed in this notice
has requested an exemption from 49
CFR 391.41(b)(8). Accordingly, the
Agency will evaluate the qualifications
of the applicant to determine whether
granting the exemption will achieve the
required level of safety mandated by
statute.
The physical qualification standard
for drivers found in § 391.41(b)(8) states
that a person is physically qualified to
drive a CMV if that person has no
established medical history or clinical
diagnosis of epilepsy or any other
condition which is likely to cause loss
of consciousness or any loss of ability to
control a CMV.
In addition to the regulations, FMCSA
has published advisory criteria 1 to
assist Medical Examiners (MEs) in
determining whether drivers with
certain medical conditions are qualified
to operate a CMV in interstate
commerce.
The criteria states that if an individual
has had a sudden episode of a nonepileptic seizure or loss of
consciousness of unknown cause that
did not require anti-seizure medication,
the decision whether that person’s
condition is likely to cause the loss of
consciousness or loss of ability to
control a CMV should be made on an
individual basis by the ME in
consultation with the treating physician.
The criteria also state that a variety of
functional disorders can cause
drowsiness, dizziness, confusion,
weakness, or paralysis that may lead to
incoordination, inattention, loss of
functional control, and susceptibility to
accidents while driving.
In those individual cases where a
driver had an epileptic medical event or
an episode of loss of consciousness that
resulted from a known medical
condition (e.g., drug reaction, high
temperature, acute infectious disease,
dehydration, or acute metabolic
disturbance), certification should be
deferred until the driver has fully
1 These criteria may be found in Appendix A to
part 391—Medical Advisory Criteria, section H.
Epilepsy: § 391.41(b)(8), paragraphs 3, 4, and 5,
which is available on the internet at https://
www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2015-title49-vol5/pdf/
CFR-2015-title49-vol5-part391-appA.pdf.
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recovered from that condition, has no
existing residual complications, and is
not taking anti-seizure medication.
III. Qualifications of Applicant
Kevin Cunningham
Kevin Cunningham is a commercial
driver’s license holder in Tennessee. In
a statement dated July 25, 2023, Kevin
Cunningham’s sleep medicine provider
reported that they were diagnosed with
obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy
without cataplexy. Their sleep medicine
provider also reported they are treated
with a stimulant, compliant with
continuous positive airway pressure
treatment, and have no concern for risk
of sleepiness while driving.
IV. Request for Comments
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, FMCSA requests public
comment from all interested persons on
the exemption petition described in this
notice. We will consider all comments
received before the close of business on
the closing date indicated in the DATES
section of the notice.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request for Cognitive and
Psychological Research Coordinated
by Statistics of Income on Behalf of All
IRS Operations Functions
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The Internal Revenue Service
(IRS), 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 information
collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The
IRS is soliciting comments relating to
Cognitive and Psychological Research
Coordinated by Statistics of Income on
Behalf of All IRS Operations Functions.
DATES: Written comments should be
received on or before November 27,
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
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by email to pra.comments@irs.gov.
Include ‘‘OMB Number 1545–1349’’ in
the subject line of the message.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of this collection should be
directed to Martha R. Brinson, at (202)
317–5753, or at Internal Revenue
Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or
through the internet at
Martha.R.Brinson@irs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Cognitive and Psychological
Research Coordinated by Statistics of
Income on Behalf of All IRS Operations
Functions.
OMB Number: 1545–1349.
Abstract: The proposed research will
improve the quality of data collection by
examining the psychological and
cognitive aspects of methods and
procedures such as: Interviewing
processes, forms redesign, survey and
tax collection technology and operating
procedures (internal and external in
nature).
Current Actions: We will be
conducting different opinion surveys,
focus group sessions, think-aloud
interviews, and usability studies
regarding cognitive research
surrounding forms submission or IRS
system/product development.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Individuals and
businesses or other for-profit
organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
6,000.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 1
hour, 30 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 9,000.
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
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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: September 18, 2023.
Martha Brinson,
Tax Analyst.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0768]
Agency Information Collection
Activity: Program of Comprehensive
Assistance for Family Caregivers
(PCAFC)
Veterans Health
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Veterans Health
Administration (VHA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
extension of a currently approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before November 27,
2023.
SUMMARY:
Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
Grant Bennett, Office of Regulations,
Appeals, and Policy (10BRAP),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC
20420 or email to Grant.Bennett@va.gov.
Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–
0768’’ in any correspondence. During
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the comment period, comments may be
viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise
and Integration, Data Governance
Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 266–
4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov.
Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–
0768’’ in any correspondence.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct
or sponsor. This request for comment is
being made pursuant to Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following
collection of information, VHA invites
comments on: (1) whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VHA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VHA’s estimate of
the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
the use of other forms of information
technology.
Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44
U.S.C. 3501–3521.
Title: Program of Comprehensive
Assistance for Family Caregivers
(PCAFC) (VA Form 10–10CG).
OMB Control Number: 2900–0768.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: Authority for this
information collection is found in
Public Law (Pub. L.) 111–163,
Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus
Health Services Act of 2010, as
amended in title 38 United States Code
Chapter 17 by adding a new section,
1720G, ‘‘Assistance and Support
Services for Caregivers.’’ Section 1720G
required the Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) to develop a Program of
Comprehensive Assistance for Family
Caregivers and Support Services. Under
the law, Primary Family Caregivers may
be eligible to receive a stipend, access
to health care coverage, mental health
counseling, comprehensive caregiver
education and training, and expanded
respite services. Caregivers also may be
eligible for travel benefits when they
accompany the Veteran for care or
attending training.
In order to administer these benefits
to caregivers, it is necessary that the VA
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Cognitive and
Psychological Research Coordinated by Statistics of Income on Behalf of
All IRS Operations Functions
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 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 information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments relating to Cognitive and
Psychological Research Coordinated by Statistics of Income on Behalf of
All IRS Operations Functions.
DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 27,
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
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by email to [email protected]. Include ``OMB Number 1545-1349'' in
the subject line of the message.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of this collection should be directed to Martha R. Brinson, at
(202) 317-5753, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet
at [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Cognitive and Psychological Research Coordinated by
Statistics of Income on Behalf of All IRS Operations Functions.
OMB Number: 1545-1349.
Abstract: The proposed research will improve the quality of data
collection by examining the psychological and cognitive aspects of
methods and procedures such as: Interviewing processes, forms redesign,
survey and tax collection technology and operating procedures (internal
and external in nature).
Current Actions: We will be conducting different opinion surveys,
focus group sessions, think-aloud interviews, and usability studies
regarding cognitive research surrounding forms submission or IRS
system/product development.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Individuals and businesses or other for-profit
organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,000.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hour, 30 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 9,000.
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: September 18, 2023.
Martha Brinson,
Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2023-21052 Filed 9-26-23; 8:45 am]
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