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entitled ‘‘Debt Collection Operations

System’’ identified as Treasury/FMS

.014.

The Debt Collection Improvement Act

of 1996 (‘‘DCIA’’) amended the

administrative offset statute, 31 U.S.C.

3716, by statutorily providing for

centralized administrative offset by

disbursing officials of the United States.

This statutory provision takes advantage

of FMS’ role as the primary disbursing

agency for the Federal Government.

This match of records contained in the

two systems of records identified above

is intended to help implement

disbursing official offset within the

Department of the Treasury. As a match

of two Treasury systems of records, the

intended match may be an internal

match which is not subject to the

requirements of the Computer Matching

and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (see

5 U.S.C. 552a(a)(8)(B)(v)(II)). The

preparation of this Notice and any other

documents which would be required for

a matching program is intended to

assure compliance with the Computer

Matching and Privacy Protection Act of

1988, if judicial interpretation would

deem this computerized comparison a

‘‘matching program.’’ This notice should

not be construed as a determination or

admission by the agency that this match

is a ‘‘matching program.’’

The DCIA provides authority for

Treasury to waive subsections (o) and

(p) of 5 U.S.C. 552a (relating to

computer matching agreements, and

post-offset notification and verification)

upon written certification by the head of

a State or an executive, judicial, or

legislative agency seeking to collect the

claim that the requirements of

subsection (a) of 31 U.S.C. 3716 have

been met. Such waiver will be in effect

prior to the commencement of the

computer matching program. Interested

parties may obtain documents

concerning the waiver from the contact

listed above.

NAME OF SOURCE AGENCY:

Financial Management Service

NAME OF RECIPIENT AGENCY:

Financial Management Service

BEGINNING AND COMPLETION DATES:

This program of computer matches

will commence not earlier than the

thirtieth day after this notice appears in

the Federal Register. The matching

activity will continue indefinitely.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this program of

computer matches is to identify

payments made to individuals who owe

delinquent debts to the Federal

Government, and to offset such

payments where appropriate to satisfy

those debts.

AUTHORITY:

Authority for this program of

computer matches is granted under 31

U.S.C. 3716.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED:

Individuals receiving payments,

which are not recurring benefit

payments, from the Federal Government

which are disbursed by the Financial

Management Service; and individuals

who are indebted to the United States

and whose debts may be collected by

offset in accordance with 31 U.S.C.

3716.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS COVERED:

Included in this program of computer

matches is information concerning the

debtor contained in the Debt Collection

Operations System (Treasury/FMS .014)

including name, taxpayer identification

number, the amount of the

indebtedness, the name and address of

the agency who is principally

responsible for collecting the debt, and

the name, phone number and address of

an agency contact. Information

contained in Payment Records for Other

than Regular Recurring Benefit

Payments (Treasury/FMS .016) which

shall be included in this program of

computer matches shall include name,

taxpayer identification number, mailing

address, and the amount of payment.

Dated: February 10, 1997.

Alex Rodriguez,

Deputy Assistant Secretary (Administration).

[FR Doc. 97–4107 Filed 2–19–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE: 4810–35–F

Internal Revenue Service

Proposed Collection; Comment

Request for Form 2688

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

2688, Application for Additional

Extension of Time to File U.S.

Individual Income Tax Return.

DATES: Written comments should be

received on or before April 21, 1997, to

be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments

to Garrick R. Shear, Internal Revenue

Service, room 5571, 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 Martha R. Brinson,

(202) 622–3869, Internal Revenue

Service, room 5571, 1111 Constitution

Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title: Application for Additional

Extension of Time to File U.S.

Individual Income Tax Return.

OMB Number: 1545–0066.

Form Number: 2688.

Abstract: Internal Revenue Code

section 6081 permits the Service to

grant a reasonable extension of time to

file a return. Form 2688 allows

individuals who need additional time to

file their U.S. income tax return to

request an extension of time to file after

the automatic 4-month extension period

ends.

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: Individuals or

households.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

1,453,000.

Estimated Time Per Respondent: 37

min.

Estimated Total Annual Burden

Hours: 900,860.

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
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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: February 13, 1997.

Garrick R. Shear,

IRS Reports Clearance Officer.

[FR Doc. 97–4185 Filed 2–19–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4830–01–U

Proposed Collection; Comment

Request for Form 8453–P

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

8453–P, U.S. Partnership Declaration

and Signature for Electronic and

Magnetic Media Filing.

DATES: Written comments should be

received on or before April 21, 1997, to

be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments

to Garrick R. Shear, Internal Revenue

Service, room 5571, 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 Martha R. Brinson,

(202) 622–3869, Internal Revenue

Service, room 5571, 1111 Constitution

Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title: U.S. Partnership Declaration

and Signature for Electronic and

Magnetic Media Filing.

OMB Number: 1545–0970.

Form Number: 8453–P.

Abstract: This form is used to secure

the general partners’ signature and

declaration in conjunction with the

electronic or magnetic media filing of a

partnership return (Form 1065). Form

8453–P, together with the electronic or

magnetic media transmission, will

comprise the partnership’s return.

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 forprofit organizations.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

500.

Estimated Time Per Respondent: 49

min.

Estimated Total Annual Burden

Hours: 405.

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: February 11, 1997.

Garrick R. Shear,

IRS Reports Clearance Officer.

[FR Doc. 97–4186 Filed 2–19–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4830–01–U

Proposed Collection; Comment

Request for Form 8453–F

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

8453–F, U.S. Estate or Trust Income Tax

Declaration and Signature for Electronic

and Magnetic Media Filing.

DATES: Written comments should be

received on or before April 21, 1997 to

be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments

to Garrick R. Shear, Internal Revenue

Service, Room 5571, 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 Martha R. Brinson,

(202) 622–3869, Internal Revenue

Service, Room 5571, 1111 Constitution

Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title: U.S. Estate or Trust Income Tax

Declaration and Signature for Electronic

and Magnetic Media Filing

OMB Number: 1545–0967.

Form Number: 8453–F.

Abstract: This form is used to secure

taxpayer signatures and declarations in

conjunction with electronic or magnetic

media filing of trust and fiduciary

income tax returns. Form 8453–F,

together with the electronic or magnetic

media transmission, will comprise the

taxpayer’s income tax return (Form

1041).

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 forprofit organizations and individuals or

households.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

1,000.

Estimated Time Per Respondent: 49

min.

Estimated Total Annual Burden

Hours: 810.

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