[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 24, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 1997-1998] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-1064] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request 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. Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning an existing regulation, 26 CFR 601.201, Instructions for Requesting Rulings and Determination Letters. [[Page 1998]] DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 25, 1996 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 information collection 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: Instructions for Requesting Rulings and Determination Letters. OMB Number: 1545-0819. Regulation Project Number: 26 CFR 601.201. Abstract: The IRS issues ruling letters and determination letters to taxpayers interpreting and applying the tax laws to a specific set of facts. The procedural regulations set forth the instructions for requesting ruling and determination letters. Current Actions: There is no change to the collection of information in this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of OMB approval. Affected Public: All taxpayers. Estimated Number of Respondents: 271,914. Estimated Time Per Respondent: The estimated annual burden per respondent varies from 15 minutes to 1 hour, depending on individual circumstances, with an estimated average of 55 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 248,496. 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. Written comments should address the accuracy of the burden estimates and ways to minimize burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology, as well as other relevant aspects of the information collection request. Approved: January 17, 1996. Garrick R. Shear, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 96-1064 Filed 1-23-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P