[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 243 (Monday, December 19, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78737-78738]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-32353]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Proposed Collection; Comment Request; TIGTA Generic Survey 
Request

AGENCY: Departmental Offices, Department of Treasury.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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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)). The Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments 
on this collection of information that is scheduled to expire April 30, 
2012.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before February 17, 2012 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
    www.PRAComment.gov. To provide your comments, selected the 
``comment page'' link and follow the instructions for submitting 
comments.
    Email: [email protected]; subject line: Comment on TIGTA 
Generic Survey Request.
    Mail: Kimberly A. Hyatt, Treasury Inspector General for Tax 
Administration, City Center Bldg., 1401 H St. NW., Suite 469, 
Washington, DC 20005.
    All responses to this notice will be included in the request for 
OMB's approval. All comments will also become a matter of public 
record.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
request a copy of the information collection should be directed to Kim 
Hyatt (202) 622-5913.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Number: 1505-0217.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.
    Title: Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) 
Generic Survey Request.
    Abstract: The TIGTA's Office of Audit's mission is to provide 
independent oversight of IRS activities. Through its audit programs 
TIGTA promotes efficiency and effectiveness in the administration of 
internal revenue laws, including the prevention and detection of fraud, 
waste, and abuse affecting tax administration. To accomplish this, 
TIGTA Office of Audit at times finds it necessary to contact a limited 
number of taxpayers (including businesses) for various reasons.
    Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,500.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,500.

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 has 
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the collection of information,

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including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (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.

    Dated: December 13, 2011.
Dawn D. Wolfgang,
Treasury PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-32353 Filed 12-16-11; 8:45 am]
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