<div> 15042Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 71 / Friday, April 12, 2019 / Notices   Hubert Whittenburg (MO) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA–1998–3637; FMCSA– 2000–7006; FMCSA–2000–8203; FMCSA–2002–12294; FMCSA–2004– 17195; FMCSA–2006–24015; FMCSA– 2006–24783; FMCSA–2007–0071; FMCSA–2008–0106; FMCSA–2008– 0174; FMCSA–2008–0231; FMCSA– 2008–0266; FMCSA–2009–0291; FMCSA–2010–0161; FMCSA–2010– 0187; FMCSA–2010–0201; FMCSA– 2012–0040; FMCSA–2012–0161; FMCSA–2012–0214; FMCSA–2012– 0215; FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA– 2013–0030; FMCSA–2013–0166; FMCSA–2013–0168; FMCSA–2013– 0170; FMCSA–2014–0003; FMCSA– 2014–0004; FMCSA–2014–0006; FMCSA–2014–0007; FMCSA–2014– 0010; FMCSA–2014–0011; FMCSA– 2014–0296; FMCSA–2015–0072; FMCSA–2016–0028; FMCSA–2016– 0029; FMCSA–2016–0031. Their exemptions are applicable as of November 9, 2018, and will expire on November 9, 2020.   As of November 11, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 22 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (81 FR 70248; 81 FR 70251; 81 FR 70253; 81 FR 90046; 81 FR 96178; 81 FR 96191): Elijah A. Allen (AR)Randal D. Aukes (MN)Daniel L. Bawden (IL)Keith D. Blackwell (TX)Kathy J. Brown (OH)Louis J. Cullen (NJ)Edwin P. Davis (OR)Wayne L. Dorbert (PA)Timothy J. Dougherty (MN)Kelly L. Ewing (PA)Joseph G. Fischer (MO)Josh Gallant (SC)Stanley W. Goble (IA)John P. Grum (PA)William R. Guida (PA)Jerry L. Hayden (IA)Nylo K. Helberg (ND)Dillon L. Hendren (SC)J. W. Keener (PA)George P. Mendiola (CA)Alfred L. Robinson (AR)Jerry L. Smith (VA) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA–2016–0207; FMCSA– 2016–0208; FMCSA–2016–0209. Their exemptions are applicable as of November 11, 2018, and will expire on November 11, 2020. As of November 22, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following ten individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for  obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (79 FR 63211; 80 FR 2471; 81 FR 72664; 81 FR 80161; 81 FR 94013): Harry R. Brewer (TN)Kevin J. Embrey (IN)Peter J. Faber (NE)Johnny E. Hill (AL)Justin A. Hooper (MO)John R. Horst (PA)Robert E. Kelley (WA)James F. McLaughlin (MN)Michael J. Monroe (IA)Brian T. Morrison (MO) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA–2014–0297; 2016– 0210. Their exemptions are applicable as of November 22, 2018, and will expire on November 22, 2020. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, each exemption will be valid for two years from the effective date unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked if the following occurs: (1) The person 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 prior to being granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315. Issued on: April 5, 2019. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2019–07305 Filed 4–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P   DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY [Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Consumer Tipping Survey Study AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments.  SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service(IRS), as part of its continuing effort toreduce paperwork and respondentburden, invites the general public andother Federal agencies to take thisopportunity to comment on informationcollections, as required by thePaperwork Reduction Act of 1995. TheIRS is soliciting comments concerningConsumer Tipping Survey Study. DATES: Written comments should bereceived on or before June 11, 2019 tobe assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written commentsto Laurie Brimmer, Internal Revenue  Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of this notice should be directed to Martha R. Brinson, at (202) 317–5753, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at Martha.R.Brinson@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:Title: Consumer Tipping SurveyStudy.OMB Number: 1545–2261 Abstract: The IRS is charged with collecting revenue legally owed to the federal government. One important category of income comes in the form of tips. Previous empirical research has shown income from tips to be significantly underreported, limiting the IRS’s ability to collect the proper amount of tax revenue. The IRS believes a new study of consumer tipping practices is needed in order to better understand current tip reporting behavior so tax administrators and policy makers can make the tax system fairer and more efficient. Therefore, the IRS wishes to develop updated estimates of consumer tipping revenue across numerous services where tipping is prevalent.  In support of this mission, IRS is seeking a standard clearance to conduct a minimum, one-year fielding of a nation-wide consumer tipping survey. The sample that would be used for this study, Ipsos’ non-probability online panel, was only selected after a pilot study was conducted which compared the results from this vendor to another panel source (GfK Knowledge Panel, a probability-based online panel) and an independent source of tipping data in order to determine which method yielded the most accurate results while reducing respondent burden and cost to the IRS. The findings from the pilot study demonstrated that there were no consistent differences in the results gathered from the panels when compared against each other or when compared against the 3rd party source of data. As such, the decision was made to use the non-probability panel due to the reduced cost per completed survey, which will allow for a larger data collection and more precise estimates of tipping behavior for certain, low-incidence services.  Current Actions: There are no changes being made at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. The burden hour estimates breakdown as follows: <table><tr><td colspan="3">Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 71 / Friday, April 12, 2019 / Notices</td><td>15043</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>NON-PROBABILITY SAMPLE</td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td>Number of</td><td>Participation</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Category of respondent/activity</td><td> </td><td>time</td><td>Burden hours</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td>respondents</td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td>(minutes)</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Read Invitation Email ...................................................................................................................</td><td>461,540</td><td>0.5</td><td>3,846</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Read Reminder Email * ...............................................................................................................</td><td>431,540</td><td>0.25</td><td>1,798</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Complete Survey .........................................................................................................................</td><td>60,000</td><td>** 5.5</td><td>5,500</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Total Burden Hours ..............................................................................................................</td><td>........................</td><td>........................</td><td>11,144</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr></table> <ul><li>The estimate for the Reminder emails is based on the assumption that 50% of the needed respondents will complete the survey online in time to not receive the Reminder email.</li><li>Participant time is based on mean completion time for non-probability panel members during pilot survey fielding.</li></ul>  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. Comments will be 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; (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 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: April 8, 2019. Laurie Brimmer, Senior Tax Analyst.[FR Doc. 2019–07228 Filed 4–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project 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 general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning annual registration statement identifying separated participants with deferred vested benefits.  DATES: Written comments should be received on or before June 11, 2019 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Laurie Brimmer, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6529, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form should be directed to Kerry Dennis, at (202) 317–5751 or Internal Revenue Service, Room 6529, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington DC 20224, or through the internet, at Kerry.Dennis@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Annual Registration Statement Identifying Separated Participants with Deferred Vested Benefits. OMB Number: 1545–2187. Form Number: Form 8955–SSA. Abstract: Form 8955–SSA, the designated successor to Schedule SSA (Form 5500), is used to satisfy the reporting requirements of Internal Revenue Code section 6057(a). Plan administrators of employee benefit plans subject to the vesting standards of ERISA section 203 use the form to report information about separated participants with deferred vested benefits under the plan. The information is generally given to the Social Security Administration (SSA), which provides the reported information to separated participants  when they file for social security benefits. Current Actions: There is no change to this form. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Businesses and other for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents:200,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 50 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 166,000. 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.</div>

Comments Sought on Consumer Tipping Survey

Internal Revenue Service

The IRS has requested comments on a consumer tipping survey being developed to better understand tip reporting behavior. Comments are due by June 11.

The IRS has requested comments on a consumer tipping survey being developed to better understand tip reporting behavior. Comments are due by June 11.