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per hour on the road, as the drive is 

simply too short for the trucks to 

accelerate to a higher speed. 

Section 393.120(c) of the FMCSRs 

requires that metal coils that weigh 

more than 5,000 pounds (either 

individually or grouped together) and 

transported with eyes crosswise to be 

secured using (1) a means (e.g., timbers, 

chocks or wedges, a cradle, etc.) to 

prevent the coil from rolling and to 

support the coil off the deck, (2) at least 

one tiedown through its eye restricting 

against forward motion, and (3) at least 

one tiedown through its eye restricting 

against rearward motion. Attaching 

tiedowns diagonally through the eye of 

a coil to form an X-pattern when viewed 

from above the vehicle is prohibited. 

K & L seeks an exemption to use an 

alternative securement system 

consisting of a customized metal carrier 

affixed to the bed of its trailers and the 

use of a single large cargo securement 

strap. The coil carriers weigh 2,500 

pounds each and are attached to the bed 

with sixteen 5⁄8 inch, Grade 8 bolts with 

a working load limit of 27,611 pounds 

each. In total, the carrier and bolts have 

a working load limit over 500,000 

pounds. Rather than using four chains 

to prevent the coil from moving forward 

or backwards, K & L uses a large single, 

two-ply, nylon-Kevlar tiedown strap 

with a working load limit of 44,800 

pounds through the eye of the coil and 

secures the coil to the metal carrier. 

K & L states that the alternative cargo 

securement system will not have an 

adverse impact on safety, and that 

adherence to the terms and conditions 

of the exemption would likely achieve 

a level of safety equivalent to or greater 

than the level of safety achieved without 

the exemption. 

Comments 

FMCSA published a notice of the 

application in the Federal Register on 

May 14, 2020 and asked for public 

comment (85 FR 29018). The Agency 

received one comment, from Mr. Bruce 

Grimm. Mr. Grimm stated that the 

proposed cargo securement technique 

proposed by K & L may be practical if 

the strength of the load securement is 

consistently monitored by the motor 

carrier, and stated that the heavy-duty 

load securement straps proposed to be 

used by K & L have been successfully 

used in other transportation cargo 

securement applications. Mr. Grimm 

wrote that these cargo securement straps 

are not immune to damage and may be 

subject to deterioration due to 

ultraviolet light. 

FMCSA Decision 

The FMCSA has evaluated the K & L 

exemption application, and the 

comment received. The Agency believes 

that granting the temporary exemption 

to allow K & L Trucking to transport 

metal coils using an alternative 

securement system consisting of a 

customized metal carrier affixed to the 

bed of its trailers and the use of a single 

large cargo securement strap will likely 

provide a level of safety that is 

equivalent to, or greater than, the level 

of safety achieved without the 

exemption. 

FMCSA acknowledges the concerns of 

commenter Mr. Bruce Grimm that the 

synthetic cargo securement strap and 

metal coil carrier proposed to be used 

by K & L must be inspected frequently 

to identify any damage that might affect 

the working load limit of the metal coil 

carrier or the single large synthetic cargo 

strap. FMCSA believes that the current 

FMCSRs at section 393.104(b) which 

requires that ‘‘all tiedowns and cargo 

securement systems, parts and 

components used to secure cargo must 

be in proper working order when used 

to perform that function with no 

damaged or weakened components, 

such as, but not limited to, cracks or 

cuts that will adversely affect their 

performance for cargo securement 

purposes, including reducing the 

working load limit,’’ ensures that the 

carrier will be effective in monitoring 

the condition of the cargo securement 

system. FMCSA believes that the 

alternative cargo securement technique 

of metal coil carrier and the single large 

synthetic cargo strap is likely to provide 

a level of safety that is equivalent to, or 

greater than, the level of safety achieved 

without the exemption. 

Terms and Conditions for the 

Exemption 

The Agency hereby grants the 

exemption for a 5-year period, 

beginning December 4, 2020 and ending 

December 4, 2025. During the temporary 

exemption period, K & L will be allowed 

to use an alternative securement system 

consisting of a customized metal carrier 

affixed to the bed of its trailers and the 

use of a single large cargo securement 

strap. The coil carriers weigh 2,500 

pounds each and are attached to the bed 

with sixteen 5⁄8 inch, Grade 8 bolts with 

a working load limit of 27,611 pounds 

each, and a large single, two-ply, nylonKevlar tiedown strap with a working 

load limit of 44,800 pounds through the 

eye of the coil to secures the coil to the 

metal carrier for the limited transport 

from North Star Blue Scope Steel, LLC, 

located at 6767 County Road 9, Delta, 

Ohio 43515, to Fulton County 

Processing, located at 7800 Ohio-109, 

Delta, Ohio 43515. 

The exemption will be valid for 5 

years unless rescinded earlier by 

FMCSA. The exemption will be 

rescinded if: (1) K & L fails to comply 

with the terms and conditions of the 

exemption; (2) the exemption has 

resulted in a lower level of safety than 

was maintained before it was granted; or 

(3) continuation of the exemption would 

not be consistent with the goals and 

objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 

31315(b). 

Interested parties possessing 

information that would demonstrate 

that the cargo securement system used 

by K & L to secure metal coils is not 

achieving the requisite statutory level of 

safety should immediately notify 

FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any 

such information and, if safety is being 

compromised or if the continuation of 

the exemption is not consistent with 49 

U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), will take 

immediate steps to revoke the 

exemption. 

Preemption 

In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 

31313(d), as implemented by 49 CFR 

381.600, during the period this 

exemption is in effect, no State shall 

enforce any law or regulation applicable 

to interstate commerce that conflicts 

with or is inconsistent with this 

exemption. States may, but are not 

required to, adopt the same exemption 

with respect to operations in intrastate 

commerce. 

James W. Deck, 

Deputy Administrator. 

[FR Doc. 2020–26669 Filed 12–3–20; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 

Internal Revenue Service 

Proposed Extension of Information 

Collection Request Submitted for 

Public Comment; Comment Request 

on Burden Related to Requirement To 

Use Taxpayer Identifying Numbers on 

Submissions Under the Section 897 

and 1445 

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 

Treasury. 

ACTION: Notice and request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service, 

as part of its continuing effort to reduce 

paperwork and respondent burden, 

invites the public and other Federal 

agencies to take this opportunity to 

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comment on proposed and/or 

continuing information collections, as 

required by the Paperwork Reduction 

Act of 1995. Currently, the IRS is 

soliciting comments concerning the 

burden related to the guidance under 

sections 897, 1445, and 6109 to require 

use of Taxpayer Identifying Numbers on 

submission under the section 897 and 

1445. 

DATES: Written comments should be 

received on or before February 2, 2021 

to be assured of consideration. 

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments 

to Kinna Brewington, Internal Revenue 

Service, Room 6529, 1111 Constitution 

Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. 

Requests for additional information or 

copies of the regulations should be 

directed to R. Joseph Durbala, at Internal 

Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 

Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, 

DC 20224, or through the internet, at 

RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Title: Guidance under Sections 897, 

1445, and 6109 to require use of 

Taxpayer Identifying Numbers on 

Submission under the Section 897 and 

1445. 

OMB Number: 1545–1797. 

Regulation Project Number: TD 9082; 

TD 9751. 

Abstract: The collection of 

information relates to applications for 

withholding certificates under section 

1.1445–3 to be filed with the IRS with 

respect to (1) dispositions of U.S. real 

property interests that have been used 

by foreign persons as a principle 

residence within the prior 5 years and 

excluded from gross income under 

section 121 and (2) dispositions of U.S. 

real property interests by foreign 

persons in deferred like kind exchanges 

that qualify for nonrecognition under 

section 1031. 

Current Actions: There is no change to 

the burden previously approved. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households and Business or other forprofit. 

Estimated Number of Responses: 150. 

Estimated Time per Respondent: 4 

hrs. 

Estimated Total Annual Burden 

Hours: 600. 

The following paragraph applies to all 

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 if 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. 

Desired Focus of Comments: The 

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is 

particularly interested in comments 

that: 

• Evaluate 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; 

• Evaluate 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; 

• Enhance the quality, utility, and 

clarity of the information to be 

collected; and 

• Minimize the burden of the 

collection of information on those who 

are to respond, including using 

appropriate automated, electronic, 

mechanical, or other technological 

collection techniques or other forms of 

information technology, e.g., by 

permitting electronic submissions of 

responses. 

Comments submitted in response to 

this notice will be summarized and/or 

included in the ICR for OMB approval 

of the extension of the information 

collection; they will also become a 

matter of public record. 

Approved: November 30, 2020. 

Ronald J. Durbala, 

IRS Tax Analyst. 

[FR Doc. 2020–26657 Filed 12–3–20; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4830–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 

Internal Revenue Service 

Proposed Extension of Information 

Collection Request Submitted for 

Public Comment; Comment Request 

on Burden Related to Information 

Reporting by Passport Applicants 

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 

Treasury. 

ACTION: Notice and request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service, 

as part of its continuing effort to reduce 

paperwork and respondent burden, 

invites the 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. Currently, the IRS is 

soliciting comments concerning the 

burden related to the information 

reporting by passport applicants. 

DATES: Written comments should be 

received on or before February 2, 2021 

to be assured of consideration. 

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments 

to Kinna Brewington, Internal Revenue 

Service, Room 6529, 1111 Constitution 

Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. 

Requests for additional information or 

copies of the regulations should be 

directed to R. Joseph Durbala, at Internal 

Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 

Constitution Avenue NW, Washington 

DC 20224, or through the internet, at 

RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Title: Information Reporting by 

Passport Applicants. 

OMB Number: 1545–1359. 

Regulation Project Number: TD 9679. 

Abstract: These final regulations 

provide information reporting rules for 

certain passport applicants. These final 

regulations apply to certain individuals 

applying for passports (including 

renewals) and provide guidance to such 

individuals about the information that 

must be included with their passport 

application. 

Current Actions: There is no change to 

the burden previously approved. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Number of Responses: 

12,133,537. 

Estimated Time per Respondent: 6 

min. 

Estimated Total Annual Burden 

Hours: 1,213,354. 

The following paragraph applies to all 

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 if 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. 

Desired Focus of Comments: The 

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is 

particularly interested in comments 

that: 

• Evaluate whether the proposed 

collection of information is necessary 

for the proper performance of the 

functions of the agency, including