<div><table><tr><td><div class="indented"><div class="indented">Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 198 / Friday, October 11, 2019 / Notices</div></div></td><td>54949</td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr></table>  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 07, 2019. Philippe Thomas, IRS Supervisory Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2019–22248 Filed 10–10–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 13362 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 information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 13362, Consent to Disclosure of Return Information. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 10, 2019 to be assured of consideration.  ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Dr. Philippe Thomas, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 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 Dawn Bidne at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 317– 6038, or through the internet at Sara.L.Covington@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Consent to Disclosure of Return Information.OMB Number: 1545–1856.Form Number: 13362.Abstract: The Consent Form is provided to external applicant that will allow the Service the ability to conduct tax checks to determine if an applicant is suitable for employment once they are determined qualified and within reach to receive an employment offer. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at this time. Type of Review: Extension without change, of a currently approved collection.Affected Public: Federal Government.Estimated Number of Respondents:46,000.Estimated Time per Respondents: 10 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 7,664. 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 7, 2019. Philippe Thomas, IRS Supervisory Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2019–22246 Filed 10–10–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8498 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 information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 8498, Continuing Education Provider Application and Request for Provider Number. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 10, 2019 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Dr. Philippe Thomas, Internal Revenue Service, room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form should be directed to Sara Covington at (202) 317–6038 or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at Sara.L.Covington@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Continuing Education Provider Application and Request for Provider Number.OMB Number: 1545–1459.Form Number: Form 8498.Abstract: Form 8498 is used by the Director of Practice to determine the qualifications of those individuals or organizations seeking to present continuing professional educational programs for persons enrolled to 54950Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 198 / Friday, October 11, 2019 / Notices   practice before the Internal Revenue Service. Current Actions: There is no change in the form previously approved by OMB. Type of Review: Extension without change, of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals and business or other for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents:800. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 36 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 480. 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 7, 2019. Philippe Thomas, IRS Supervisory, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2019–22247 Filed 10–10–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P</div>

Comments Sought on Continuing Education Provider Form

Internal Revenue Service

The IRS has asked for comments on Form 8498, “Continuing Education Provider Application and Request for Provider Number.” Comments are due by December 10.

The IRS has asked for comments on Form 8498, “Continuing Education Provider Application and Request for Provider Number.” Comments are due by December 10.