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BILLING CODE 4810-31-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [FI-81-86] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, 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, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning an existing final regulation, FI-81-86 (TD 8513), Bad Debt reserves of Banks (§ 1.585-8). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 19, 2005 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the regulations should be directed to Larnice Mack at Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at

(202)622-3179, or through the Internet at ( *Larnice.Mack@irs.gov* ). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Bad Debt Reserves of Banks. *OMB Number:* 1545-1290. *Regulation Project Number:* FI-81-86. *Abstract:* Section 585(c) of the Internal Revenue Code requires large banks to change from reserve method of accounting to the specific charge off method of accounting for bad debts. Section 1.585-8 of the regulation contains reporting requirements in cases in which large banks elect

(1)to include in income an amount greater than that prescribed by the Code;

(2)to use the elective cut-off method of accounting: or

(3)to revoke any elections previously made. *Current Actions:* There is no change to these existing regulations. *Type of Review:* Extension of currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit organizations. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 2,500. *Estimated Time Per Respondent:* 15 min. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 625. 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: October 11, 2005. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E5-5784 Filed 10-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service

(IRS)Treasury. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comment, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, November 3, 2005, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, November 4, 2005, from 8 a.m. to Noon, Eastern Time. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LaVerne Walker at 1-866-602-2223. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.

(1988)that an open meeting of the of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Thursday, November 3, 2005, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, November 4, 2005, from 8 a.m. to Noon, Eastern Time. If you would like to have the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel consider a written statement, please call 1-866-602-2223, or write to LaVerne Walker at 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 7704, Washington, DC 20224. Or you can contact us at *http://www.improveirs.org.* Ms. Walker can be reached at 1-866-602-2223 or by FAX at 202-622-6143. The agenda will include the following: Discussion of various IRS issues. Dated: October 14, 2005. Martha Curry, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E5-5783 Filed 10-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0579] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted 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; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 21, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE SUBMISSION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005E3), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420,

(202)565-8374, FAX

(202)565-6950 or e-mail: *denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov* . Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0579. Send comments and recommendations concerning any aspect of the information collection to VA's OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503

(202)395-7316. Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0579” in any correspondence. *Title:* Request for Vocational Training Benefits—Certain Children of Vietnam Veterans (38 CFR 21.8014). *OMB Control Number:* 2900-0579. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Abstract:* Vietnam veterans' children born with certain birth defects may submit a written claim to request participation in a vocational training program. In order for VA to relate the claim to other existing VA records, applicants must provide identifying information about themselves and the natural parent who served in Vietnam. The information collected will allow VA counselors to review existing records and to schedule an appointment with the applicant to evaluate the claim. 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 on June 30, 2005 at pages 37896-37897. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Estimated Annual Burden:* 15 hours. *Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:* 15 minutes. *Frequency of Response:* One-time. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 60. Dated: October 11, 2005. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E5-5778 Filed 10-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0156] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to report changes in students' enrollment status. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before December 19, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail *irmnkess@vba.va.gov* . Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0156” in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at

(202)273-7079 or FAX

(202)275-5947. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), 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, VBA invites comments on:

(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VBA's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2)the accuracy of VBA'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. *Title:* Notice of Change in Student Status (Under Chapter 30, 32, or 35, Title 38 U.S.C; Chapters 1606 and 1607, Title 10 U.S.C.; or Section 901 and 903 of Public Law 96-342; the National Call to Service Provision of Public Law 107-314; the “Transfer of Entitlement” Provision of Public Law 107-107; and the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986), VA Form 22-1999b. *OMB Control Number:* OMB Control No. 2900-0156. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Abstract:* Educational institutions use VA Form 22-1999b to report a student's enrollment status. Benefits are not payable when the student interrupts or terminates a program. VA uses the information to determine the student's entitlement to educational benefits or if the student's benefits should be increased, decreased, or terminated. *Affected Public:* State, Local or Tribal Government, Business or other for-profit, and Not-for-profit institutions. *Estimated Annual Burden:* 50,570 hours. a. VA Form 22-1999b (Paper Copy)—24, 670 hours. b. VA Form 22-1999b (Electronically Filed)—25,900 hours. *Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:* a. VA Form 22-1999b (Paper Copy)—10 minutes. b. VA Form 22-1999b (Electronically Filed)—7 minutes. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 8,274. *Estimated Total Number of Responses Annually:* 370,000. a. VA Form 22-1999b (Paper Copy)—148,000. b. VA Form 22-1999b (Electronically Filed)—222,000. Dated: October 11, 2005. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E5-5779 Filed 10-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0620] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-21), this notice announces that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted 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 includes the actual data collection instrument. DATE: Comments must be submitted on or before November 21, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE SUBMISSION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005E3), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420,

(202)565-8374, FAX

(202)565-6950 or e-mail to: *denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov* . Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0620.” Send comments and recommendations concerning any aspect of the information collection to VA's OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503,

(202)395-7316. Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0620” in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Payment and Reimbursement for Emergency Services for Non Service-Connected Conditions in Non-VA Facilities. *OMB Control Number:* 2900-0620. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Abstract:* Veterans enrolled in VA's health-care system are personally liable for emergency treatment rendered at non-VA health facilities. Veterans or their representative, and the health care provider of the emergency treatment to the veteran must submit a claim in writing or complete a Health Insurance Claim Form HCFA 1450 and 1500 or Medical Uniform Institutional Provider Bill Form UB-82 and 92 to request payment or reimbursement for such treatment. VA uses the data collected to determine the claimant's eligibility for payment or reimbursement. 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 on June 22, 2005, at page 36234. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit, individuals or households, and not-for-profit institutions. *Estimated Total Annual Burden:* 147,187 hours. *Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:* 30 minutes. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 294,373. Dated: October 6, 2005. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service, [FR Doc. E5-5780 Filed 10-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0028] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review AGENCY: Office of Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act

(OMB)for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden and includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 21, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE SUBMISSION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005E3), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420,

(202)565-8374, FAX

(202)565-6950 or e-mail: *denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov.* Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0028”. Send comments and recommendations concerning any aspect of the information collection to VA's Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503

(202)395-7316. Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0028”. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Titles:* a. Application of Service Representative for Placement on Mailing List, VA Form 3215. b. Request for and Consent to Release of Information from Claimant's Records, VA Form 3288. c. Request to Correspondent for Identifying Information, VA Form Letter 70-2. d. 38 CFR 1.519(A) Lists of Names and Addresses. *OMB Control Number:* 2900-0028. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Abstract:* a. VA operates an outreach services program to ensure veterans and beneficiaries have information about benefits and services to which they may be entitled. To support the program, VA distributes copies of publications to Veterans Service Organizations' representatives to be used in rendering services and representation of veterans, their spouses and dependents. Service organizations complete VA Form 3215 to request placement on a mailing list for specific VA publications. b. Veterans or beneficiaries complete VA Form 3288 to provide VA with a written consent to release his or her records or information to third parties such as insurance companies, physicians and other individuals. c. VA Form Letter 70-2 is used to obtain additional information from a correspondent when the incoming correspondence does not provide sufficient information to identify a veteran. VA personnel use the information to identify the veteran, determine the location of a specific file, and to accomplish the action requested by the correspondent such as processing a benefit claim or file material in the individual's claims folder. d. Title 38 U.S.C.5701(f)(1) authorized the disclosure of names or addresses, or both of present or former members of the Armed Forces and/or their beneficiaries to nonprofit organizations (including members of Congress) to notify veterans of Title 38 benefits and to provide assistance to veterans in obtaining these benefits. This release includes VA's Outreach Program for the purpose of advising veterans of non-VA Federal, State and local benefits and programs. 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 on June 30, 2005, at pages 37898-37899. *Affected Public:* Individuals or Households, Not for Profit Institutions, and State, Local or Tribal Government. *Estimated Annual Burden:* 22,700 hours. a. Application of Service Representative for Placement on Mailing List, VA Form 3215—25 hours. b. Request for and Consent to Release of Information From Claimant's Records, VA Form 3288—18,875 hours. c. Request to Correspondent for Identifying Information, VA Form Letter 70-2—3,750 hours. d. 38 CFR(A) 1.519 Lists of Names and Addresses—50 hours. *Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:* a. Application of Service Representative for Placement on Mailing List, VA Form 3215—10 minutes. b. Request for and Consent to Release of Information From Claimant's Records, VA Form 3288—7.5 minutes. c. Request to Correspondent for Identifying Information, VA Form Letter 70-2—5 minutes. d. 38 CFR(A) 1.519 Lists of Names and Addresses—60 minutes. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 196,200. a. Application of Service Representative for Placement on Mailing List, VA Form 3215—150. b. Request for and Consent to Release of Information from Claimant's Records, VA Form 3288—151,000. c. Request to Correspondent for Identifying Information, VA Form Letter 70-2—45,000. d. 38 CFR(A) 1.519 Lists of Names and Addresses—50. Dated: October 6, 2005. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E5-5781 Filed 10-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Clinical Science Research and Development Service Cooperative Studies Scientific Merit Review Board; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs

(VA)gives notice under Public Law 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that a meeting of the Clinical Science Research and Development Service Cooperative Studies Scientific Merit Review Board will be held on November 2-3, 2005, at the Sheraton National Hotel—Arlington, 900 South Orme Street, Arlington, VA 22204. The sessions are scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. The Board advises the Chief Research and Development Officer through the Director of the Clinical Science Research and Development Service on the relevance and feasibility of proposed studies, the adequacy of the protocols, and the scientific validity and propriety of technical details, including protection of human subjects. The sessions each day will open to the public from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for the discussion of administrative matters and the general status of the program. The sessions will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Board's review of research and development applications. During the closed sessions of the meeting, discussions and recommendations will deal with qualifications of personnel conducting the studies, staff and consultant critiques of research proposals and similar documents, and the medical records of patients who are study subjects, he disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarrantwed invasion of personal privacy. As provided by section 10(d) of Public Law 92-463, as amended, closing portions of this meeting is in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) and (c)(9)(B). Those who plan to attend should contact Dr. Grant Huang, Assistant Director, Cooperative Studies Program (125), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, at

(202)254-0183. Dated: October 13, 2005. By direction of the Secretary. E. Philip Riggin, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 05-21015 Filed 10-19-05; 8:45 am]

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