Notices. Notice of request for comments regarding an extension to an existing OMB clearance (9000-0097)
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BILLING CODE 6820-EP-M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000-0097] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Information Reporting to the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS)(Taxpayer Identification Number) AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of request for comments regarding an extension to an existing OMB clearance (9000-0097). SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR)Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning information reporting to the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS)(taxpayer identification number). A request for public comments was published at 69 FR 53421 on September 1, 2004. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Submit comments on or before January 10, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VR), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0097, Information Reporting to the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS)(Taxpayer Identification Number), in all correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gerald Zaffos, Contract Policy Division, GSA
(202)208-6091. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose Subpart 4.9, Information Reporting to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the provision at 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification, implement statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to taxpayer identification and reporting. B. Annual Reporting Burden *Respondents:* 250,000. *Responses Per Respondent:* 2. *Total Responses* : 500,000. *Hours Per Response:* .10. *Total Burden Hours:* 50,000. *Obtaining Copies of Proposals:* Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VR), Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405, telephone
(202)501-4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0097, Information Reporting to the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS)(Taxpayer Identification Number), in all correspondence. Dated: November 30, 2004 Laura Auletta Director, Contract Policy Division. [FR Doc. 04-27002 Filed 12-8-04; 8:45 am]