Notices. Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel DYNASTY

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BILLING CODE 4910-81-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket Number 2005-23097] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel DYNASTY. SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances.

A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 2005-23097 at *http://dms.dot.gov* . Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted.

Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388. DATES: Submit comments on or before December 29, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2005 23097. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S.

DOT Dockets, Room PL-401, Department of Transportation, 400 7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at *http://dmses.dot.gov/submit/* . All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at *http://dms.dot.gov* .

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, MAR-830 Room 7201, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel DYNASTY is: *Intended Use:* “Charters along the west coast of the continental United States; occasional chartering in the Gulf of Mexico, United States territories (Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) and along Florida's eastern seaboard.” *Geographic Region:* Intended operations will be mainly the west coast of the United States, from the Canadian border to the Mexican border, more specifically from Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands, along the coast of Washington, the coast of Oregon, and the Coast of California south to San Diego Bay and the Mexican Border.

Additionally, on occasion, it is our intention that the boat will be in the Gulf of Mexico and travel along the Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida coastlines, also visiting United States territories including United States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Dated: November 22, 2005. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Murray A. Bloom, Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E5-6639 Filed 11-28-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket Number 2005-23094] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY:

Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel PARAISO. SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD.

The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 2005-23094 at *http://dms.dot.gov* . Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted.

Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388. DATES: Submit comments on or before December 29, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2005 23094. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S.

DOT Dockets, Room PL-401, Department of Transportation, 400 7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at * http:// dmses.dot.gov/submit/ * . All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at *http://dms.dot.gov* .

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Gordon, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, MAR-830 Room 7201, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5468. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel PARAISO is: *Intended Use:* “This vessel will operate for short to extended periods of time with captain, crew, and 12 or less passengers on harbor cruises, corporate executive sightseeing tours, and extended cruises. *Geographic Region:* U.S.

West Coast and harbors, Catalina Island. Dated: November 22, 2005. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Murray A. Bloom, Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E5-6641 Filed 11-28-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket Number 2005-23096] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel ROWDY.

SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 2005-23096 at *http://dms.dot.gov.* Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels.

If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388.

DATES: Submit comments on or before December 29, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2005 23096. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL-401, Department of Transportation, 400 7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at *http://dmses.dot.gov/submit/.* All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.

An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at *http://dms.dot.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, MAR-830 Room 7201, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel ROWDY is: *Intended Use:* “The vessel will operate as a six passenger charter charter vessel.” *Geographic Region:* Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island.

Dated: November 22, 2005. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Murray A. Bloom, Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E5-6640 Filed 11-28-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Reports, Forms and Record Keeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request

(ICR)abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information collections and their expected burden. The **Federal Register** Notice with a 60-day comment period was published on May 19, 2005 (70 FR 28843). This is a request for a new collection. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 29, 2005. ADDRESSES: Send comments, within 30 days, to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention NHTSA Desk Officer. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Versailles, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 5320, NVS-131, Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Versailles' telephone number is

(202)366-2057. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration *Title:* 49 CFR 545—Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard Phase-In and Small-Volume Line Reporting Requirement. *OMB Control Number:* 2127-. *Form Number:* None. *Affected Public:* Vehicle manufacturers. *Requested Expiration Date of Approval:* Three years from approval date. *Abstract:* Part 545 requires manufacturers to file a single report within 60 days of the end of the first year of the phase-in (August 31, 2007) indicating compliance with the phase-in of the expansion of the parts marking requirements of 49 CFR part 541. 49 CFR part 541, Federal *Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard* , requires the major parts of certain motor vehicle lines to be indelibly marked with labels containing the Vehicle Identification Number. This “parts marking requirement” reduces the incidence of motor vehicle thefts by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles, and prosecuting thieves, chop shop operators, and stolen parts dealers. The Anti Car Theft Act of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-519, October 25, 1992, codified in 49 U.S.C. chapter 331, *Theft Prevention* ) required the Department of Transportation to expand the parts marking requirement to vehicle lines not subject to the current parts marking requirements (except light duty trucks

(LDT)lines), unless subsequent to a study reviewing the effectiveness of parts marking, the Attorney General made a finding that extending the requirement would not substantially inhibit chop shop operations and motor vehicle theft. On April 6, 2004 the agency published a final rule (69 FR 17960) extending the parts marking requirements to certain vehicle lines that were not previously subject to these requirements, specifically:

(1)All low theft passenger car lines;

(2)all low theft multipurpose passenger vehicle

(MPV)lines with a gross vehicle weight rating

(GVWR)of 6,000 pounds or less; and

(3)low theft LDT lines with a GVWR of 6,000 pounds or less that have major parts that are interchangeable with a majority of the covered major parts of passenger cars or MPVs described above. On May 19, 2005, in response to petitions for reconsideration (70 FR 28843) NHTSA amended the final rule to phase in the effective date over a two-year period. NHTSA anticipates that no more than 21 vehicle manufacturers will be affected by these reporting requirements. NHTSA does not believe that any of these 21 manufacturers are a small business ( *i.e.* , one that employs less than 500 persons) since each manufacturer employs more than 500 persons. NHTSA estimates that the vehicle manufacturers will incur a total annual reporting burden of 42 hours and a cost burden of $630-$840. *Comments Are Invited On:* • Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility. • Whether the Department's estimate for the burden of the proposed information collection is accurate. • Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. A comment to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. Issued on: November 22, 2005. H. Keith Brewer, Director, Office of Crash Avoidance Standards. [FR Doc. E5-6636 Filed 11-28-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-59-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA-2005-23079] Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation. ACTION: Request for public comment on a previously approved collection of information. SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes one collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval. DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 30, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments (identified by DOT Docket No. NHTSA-2005-23079) by any of the following methods: • *Web Site: http://dms.dot.gov.* Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the DOT electronic docket site. • *Fax:* 1-202-493-2251. • *Mail:* Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590-001. • *Hand Delivery:* Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. • *Federal eRulemaking Portal:* Go to *http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. *Instructions:* All submissions must include the agency name and docket number for this proposed collection of information. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to *http://dms.dot.gov* including any personal information provided. *Docket:* For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to *http://dms.dot.gov* at any time or to Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Complete copies of each request for collection of information may be obtained at no charge from Ms. Carlita Ballard, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 5320, Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Ballard's telephone number is (202 366-5222). Please identify the relevant collection of information by referring to its OMB Control Number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB for approval, it must first publish a document in the **Federal Register** providing a 60-day comment period and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of information. The OMB has promulgated regulations describing what must be included in such a document. Under OMB's regulation (at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)), an agency must ask for public comment on the following:

(i)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(ii)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(iii)how to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;

(iv)how to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, *e.g.* permitting electronic submission of responses. In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA asks for public comments on the following previously approved collection of information: *Title:* Insurer Reporting Requirement for 49 CFR Part 544. *OMB Control Number:* 2127-0547. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit. *Form Number:* The collection of information uses no standard forms. *Abstract:* This information collection supports the Department's strategic goal of Economic Growth and Trade. The Motor Vehicle Theft Law Enforcement Act of 1984, added Title VI to the Motor Vehicle and Information Cost Savings Act (recodified as Chapter 331 of Title 49, United States Code) (copy attached) which mandated this information collection. The 1984 Theft act was amended by the Anti Car Theft Act

(ACTA)of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-519). NHTSA is authorized under 49 U.S.C. 33112, to collect this information. This information collection supports the agency's economic growth and trade goal through rulemaking implementation developed to help reduce the cost of vehicle ownership by reducing the cost of comprehensive insurance coverage. 49 U.S.C. 33112 requires certain passenger motor vehicle insurance companies and rental/leasing companies to provide information to NHTSA on comprehensive insurance premiums, theft and recoveries and actions taken to address motor vehicle theft. *Estimated Annual Burden:* Based on prior years' insurer compilation information, the agency estimates that the time to review and compile information for the reports will take approximately a total of 66,300 burden hours (56,700 man-hours for 28 insurance companies and 9,600 man-hours for 17 rental and leasing companies). Most recent year insurer compilation information estimates that it takes an average cost of $36.00 per hour for clerical and technical staff to prepare the annual reports. Therefore, the agency estimates the total cost associated with the burden hours to be $2,386,800. The burden hour for rental and leasing companies is significantly less than that for insurance companies because rental and leasing companies comply with fewer reporting requirements than the insurance companies. The reporting burden is based on claim adjusters' salaries, clerical and technical expenses, and labor costs. *Number of Respondents:* 45. *Comments are invited on:* Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Issued on: November 22, 2005. Stephen R. Kratzke, Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. [FR Doc. E5-6637 Filed 11-28-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-59-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request November 22, 2005. The Department of Treasury has submitted the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 29, 2005 to be assured of consideration. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

(TTB)*OMB Number:* 1513-0042. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Drawback on Distilled Spirits Exported. *Form:* TTB form F 5110.30. *Description:* TTB form 5110.30 is used by persons who export distilled spirits and wish to claim a drawback of taxes already paid in the United States (U.S.). The form describes the claimant, spirits for tax purposes, amount of tax to be refunded, and a certification by the U.S. Government agent attesting to exportation. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 10,000 hours. *Clearance Officer:* Frank Foote

(202)927-9347, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Room 200 East, 1310 G. Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. *OMB Reviewer:* Alexander T. Hunt

(202)395-7316, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Michael A. Robinson, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E5-6672 Filed 11-28-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-31-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request November 22, 2005. The Department of Treasury has submitted the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 29, 2005 to be assured of consideration. Departmental Office

(DO)*OMB Number:* 1505-0001. *Type of Review:* Revision. *Title:* Treasury International Capital Form S, “Purchases and Sales of Long-term Securities by Foreigners.” *Form:* International Capital Form S. *Description:* Form S is required by law and is designed to collect timely information on international portfolio capital movements, including foreigners' purchases and sales of long-term securities in transactions with U.S. persons. The information will be used in the computation of the U.S. balance of payments accounts and international investment position, as well as in the formulation of U.S. international financial and monetary policies. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 17,358 hours. *OMB Number:* 1505-0199. *Type of Review:* Revision. Title: Treasury International Capital

(TIC)Form D “Report of Holdings of, and Transactions in, Financial Derivatives Contracts with Foreign Residents. *Form:* International Capital Form D. *Description:* Form D is required by law and is designed to collect timely information on international portfolio capital movements, including U.S. residents' holdings of, and transactions in, financial derivatives contracts with foreign residents. The information will be used in the computation of the U.S. balance of payments accounts and international investment position, as well as in the formulation of U.S. international financial and monetary policies. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 5,490 hours. *Clearance Officer:* Dwight Wolkow,

(202)622-1276, Department of Treasury, Room 4410-1440NYA, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220. *OMB Reviewer:* Alexander T. Hunt,

(202)395-7316, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Michael A. Robinson, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E5-6673 Filed 11-28-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8023 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 Form 8023, Elections Under Section 338 for Corporations Making Qualified Stock Purchases. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 30, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at

(202)622-6665, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at *Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Elections Under Section 338 for Corporations Making Qualified Stock Purchases. *OMB Number:* 1545-1428. *Form Number:* 8023. *Abstract:* Form 8023 is used by a corporation that acquires the stock of another corporation to elect to treat the purchase of stock as a purchase of the other corporation's assets. This election allows the acquiring corporation to depreciate these assets and claim a deduction on its income tax return. IRS uses Form 8023 to determine if the election is properly made and as a check against the acquiring corporation's deduction for depreciation. The form is also used to determine if the selling corporation reports the amount of sale in its income. *Current Actions:* There are no changes being made to Form 8023 at this time. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Businesses or other for-profit organizations. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 201. *Estimated Time Per Respondent:* 12 hr., 44 min. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 5,559. 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: November 18, 2005. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E5-6612 Filed 11-28-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [FI-189-84] 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-189-84 (TD 8517), Debt Instruments With Original Issue Discount; Imputed Interest on Deferred Payment Sales or Exchanges of Property (§§ 1.1272-3, 1.1273-2(h), 1.1274-3(d), 1.1274-5(b), 1.1274A-1(c), and 1.1274-3(b)). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 30, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the regulation should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at

(202)622-3869, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at *Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Debt Instruments With Original Issue Discount; Imputed Interest on Deferred Payment Sales or Exchanges of Property. *OMB Number:* 1545-1353. *Regulation Project Number:* FI-189-84. *Abstract:* This regulation provides definitions, reporting requirements, elections, and general rules relating to the tax treatment of debt instruments with original issue discount and the imputation of, and accounting for, interest on certain sales or exchanges of property. *Current Actions:* There is no change to this existing regulation. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households, business or other for-profit organizations, farms and state, local or tribal governments. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 525,000. *Estimated Time Per Respondent:* 21 min. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 185,500 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: November 16, 2005. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E5-6613 Filed 11-28-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2005 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inez De Jesus at 1-888-912-1227, or 954-423-7977. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10

(2)of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.

(1988)that an open meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2005, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET via a telephone conference call. If you would like to have the TAP consider a written statement, please call 1-888-912-1227 or 954-423-7977, or write Inez De Jesus, TAP Office, 1000 South Pine Island Road, Suite 340, Plantation, FL 33324. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be made with Inez De Jesus. Ms. De Jesus can be reached at 1-888-912-1227 or 954-423-7977, or post comments to the Web site: *http://www.improveirs.org.* The agenda will include: Various IRS issues. Dated: November 21, 2005. John Fay, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E5-6610 Filed 11-28-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Joint Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service

(IRS)Treasury. ACTION: Notice SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Joint Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted via teleconference. 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 Wednesday, December 21, at 1 p.m., Eastern Time. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Toy at 1-888-912-1227, or 414-297-1611. 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 Joint Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel

(TAP)will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2005, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time via a telephone conference call. If you would like to have the Joint Committee of TAP consider a written statement, please call 1-888-912-1227 or 414-297-1611, or write Barbara Toy, TAP Office, MS-1006-MIL, 310 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203-2221, or FAX to 414-297-1623, or you can contact us at *http://www.improveirs.org* . Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be made with Barbara Toy. Ms. Toy can be reached at 1-888-912-1227, or 414-297-1611, or by FAX at 414-297-1623. The agenda will include the following: monthly committee summary report, discussion of issues brought to the joint committee, office report, and discussion of next meeting. Dated: November 18, 2005. Martha Curry, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E5-6611 Filed 11-28-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Area 4 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin) AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service

(IRS)Treasury. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 4 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). 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 Tuesday, December 20, 2005, at 11 a.m., Eastern Time. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Ann Delzer at 1-888-912-1227, or

(414)297-1604. 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 a meeting of the Area 4 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2005, at 11 a.m., Eastern time via a telephone conference call. You can submit written comments to the panel by faxing the comments to

(414)297-1623, or by mail to Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, Stop 1006MIL, 310 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203-2221, or you can contact us at *http://www.improveirs.org* . This meeting is not required to be open to the public, but because we are always interested in community input, we will accept public comments. Please contact Mary Ann Delzer at 1-888-912-1227 or

(414)297-1604 for dial-in information. The agenda will include the following: Various IRS issues. Dated: November 18, 2005. Martha Curry, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E5-6614 Filed 11-28-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0061] 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 December 29, 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)565-6590 or e-mail: *denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov.* Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0061.” 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. 2900-0061” in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Titles:* Request for Supplies (Chapter 31-Vocational Rehabilitation), VA Form 28-1905m. *OMB Control Number:* 2900-0061. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Abstract:* VA Form 28-1905m is used to request supplies for veterans in rehabilitation programs. An official at the facility providing rehabilitation services to a veteran completes the form and certifies that the veteran needs the supplies to continue his or her program. The veteran must also certify that he or she is not in possession of any of the supplies listed on the form. 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 July 07, 2005, at pages 33260-33261. *Affected Public:* Not-for-profit institutions, Individuals or Households, Business or Other for-profit, and Farms. *Estimated Annual Burden:* 1,200 hours. *Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:* 1 hour. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 1,200. Dated: November 15, 2005. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. 05-23368 Filed 11-28-05; 8:45 am]

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