[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 222 (Thursday, November 16, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 69370]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-29272]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request for the Survey for the 2001 
Electronic Tax Administration Attitudinal Tracking Study

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 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)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning 
the Survey for the 2001 Electronic Tax Administration Attitudinal 
Tracking Study.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 16, 
2001 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Garrick R. Shear, Internal 
Revenue Service, room 5244, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, 
DC 20224.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the survey should be directed to Carol Savage, (202) 622-
3945, Internal Revenue Service, room 5242, 1111 Constitution Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20224.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Survey for the 2001 Electronic Tax Administration 
Attitudinal Tracking Study.
    OMB Number: 1545-1587.
    Abstract: This is a survey for quantitative research to establish 
changes to baseline measures of public knowledge and acceptance of 
Electronic Tax Administration (ETA) programs. The data developed in 
this research will be used as a guide when making decisions on the 
development of future ETA products and effective marketing techniques. 
The survey will provide the level of detail needed to focus product 
development efforts and enhance current products. This information will 
be used to make quality improvements to products and services.
    Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the survey at 
this time.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,100.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 275. 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: October 31, 2000.
Garrick R. Shear,
IRS Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-29272 Filed 11-15-00; 8:45 am]
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