Fed. Reg. Notices — Notice and request for comments

BILLING CODE 4910-60-M DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [REG-139768-02] 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, REG-139768-02 (TD 9134), Excise Tax Relating to Structured Settlement Factoring Transactions. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 10, 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)622-6665, 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:* Excise Tax Relating to Structured Settlement Factoring Transactions. *OMB Number:* 1545-1824. *Regulation Project Number:* REG-139768-02. *Abstract:* The regulations provide rules relating to the manner and method of reporting and paying the 40 percent excise tax imposed by section 5891 of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to acquiring of structured payment rights. *Current Actions:* This regulation has gone final. *Type of Review:* Revision of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations, individuals or households. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 4. *Estimated Time Per Respondent:* 30 min. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 2. 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: January 26, 2006. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-1600 Filed 2-6-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 13750 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 13750, Election to Participate in Announcement 2005-80 Settlement Initiative. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 10, 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:* Election to Participate in Announcement 2005-80 Settlement Initiative. *OMB Number:* 1545-1970. *Form Number:* Form 13750. *Abstract:* The information requested on Form 13750 (as required under Announcement 2005-80) will be used to determine the applicant's eligibility for participation in the settlement initiative as well as to calculate the tax liabilities resolved under this initiative, including penalties and interest. *Current Actions:* There are no changes being made to the form at this time. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit organizations, Individuals or households, and not-for-profit institutions, and Federal Government. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 500. *Estimated Time per Respondent:* 5 hrs. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 2,500. 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: January 26, 2006. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-1601 Filed 2-6-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 2006-01 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 Notice 2006-01, Charitable Contributions of Certain Motor Vehicles, Boats and Airplanes, reporting Requirements under § 170(f)(12)(D). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 10, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn P. Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of notice 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:* Charitable Contributions of Certain Motor Vehicles, Boats and Airplanes, reporting Requirements under § 170(f)(12)(D). *OMB Number:* 1545-1980. *Notice Number:* Notice 2006-01. *Abstract:* Charitable organizations are required to send an acknowledgement of car donations to the donor and to the Service. The purpose is to prevent donors from taking inappropriate deductions. *Current Actions:* There are no changes being made to the notice at this time. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Not-for-profit institutions, Individuals or Households. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 4,300. *Estimated Average Time per Respondent:* 5 hrs. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 21,500. 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: January 26, 2006. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-1603 Filed 2-6-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Quarterly Publication of Individuals, Who Have Chosen To Expatriate, as Required by Section 6039G AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice is provided in accordance with IRC section 6039G, as amended, by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) of 1996. This listing contains the name of each individual losing United States citizenship (within the meaning of section 877(a)) with respect to whom the Secretary received information during the quarter ending December 31, 2005. Last name First name Middle name/initials YOUNG DOREEN YOUNG NOEL CLARK KAREN OCONNELL EILEEN LOUPERE MARC SICRE FREDERIC HO VERONICA OBERSCHNEIDER PAUL R BRUNNING ERIC AKIRA MACDONALD VICTORIA BACARDI GOLD KENNETH O PRENTICE GEOFFREY BAHOSHY MAYA YOUSIF LEAL DENISE B LEAL RICARDO P O'MAHONY ROSEMARY M BAGBY SCOTT GEOFFREY STEVENSON VOHSEMER PETER VOHSEMER ISABELLE VOHSEMER LISA GABRIELA BADIA-FERNAUD JOSE M HOWELL MICHAEL OERTEL VON SELLE INGRID VALEN STEN JOHAN DEWAZIERS AUREUE GHISLAINE VANDER CRUISSE DEWAZIERS VAN DER CRUISSE TANG HAMILTON TY BURGESS GARY TWEEBOOM NORMAN LIONEL MA LILLIAN LING CHEUNG VIK NANCY ALICE SHORT ELIZABETH JOHNSON ROBERT E KHOURI RASHA S DEDNER DORIS G E D'ALVIELLA CHARLES GOBLET GUIDON YANN BOURNE MARCY LEAVITT ROOS BODIL MARIT JOHANSSON NICKLAS JOHN WINUP MARGARET JEAN CHIANG TIMOTHY T SINGH RUPIKA CORNELLA GUIDO JONES PENELOPE ANNE DESSON HERBERT GRALEN SIRRIS ANGELO NERGAARD OLAV ALEXANDER BUTLER LYNNE DYER JULIE MARIE DACOSTA CHARLES PALMER ANDREW NEWTON REEVE WILLIAM F AHLUWALIA HARMOHAN SINGH BROSSETTE GUILLEMETTE ELVIN CHARLES KRIKIS MARTINS DE WAZIERS NICOLAS A BREHM GISELA F IACONO SERAFINO BERGSTROM ERIC JAMES DAVIDGE PETER CLIFFORD MASRI OMAR M HUEHN WERNER J KATO MASAYA AHLUWALIA RODA H ELDHOLM HENRY ANDREAS BOISSIER JEAN FRACOIS CHOI CRYSTAL KA-YEE LEE WAI L JELEN IVAN JELEN HILARY PATRICIA YU HENRY TATCHING BLONDIN CLAUDINE VAN VARENBERG JEAN CLAUDE HARBIN MARK TAYLOR LEUNG TSUNG WAI DAVIDGE OLGA THERESE WONG JOHN P JOHNSTON MARY ELIZABETH LEE JIN YI MAEKAWA NORIKO FONG RYAN YEN-HWUNG MAEKAWA KIYOSHI HOGUE PETER E NEUMANN RICHARD L NEUMANN WENDY L PHILLIPS SUSAN ANNE LACROIX PIERETTE BALFOUR ANDREW L PHILLIPS JOHN ROBERT BUSTO-ADAN ARMANDO AURELIO DEBUSTO GABRIELA ITURBIDE GABETTI ALESSANDRO OWEN CAROL MARY OWEN ROBERT DEWAART EDO DESOUCHES THOMAS HENRI Dated: January 24, 2006. Angie Kaminski, Examinations Operations, Philadelphia Compliance Services. [FR Doc. 06-1085 Filed 2-6-06; 8:45 am]

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