<div><table><tr><td><div class="indented"><div class="indented">Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 40 / Wednesday, February 28, 2018 / Notices</div></div></td><td>8735</td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr></table>  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 23, 2018. L. Brimmer, Senior Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2018–04095 Filed 2–27–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8904 AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments.  SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 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 Credit for Oil and Gas Production From Marginal Wells. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 30, 2018 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to L. Brimmer, 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 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: Credit for Oil and GasProduction From Marginal Wells.OMB Number: 1545–2278.Form Number: 8904.Abstract: Public Law 108–357, Title III, Subtitle C, section 341(a) has caused us to develop a credit for oil and gas  production from marginal wells, which is reflected on Form 8904 and its instructions. Tax year 2017 will be the first year Form 8904 and its instructions will be released. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to Form 8904 at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations, Individuals or households, not-for-profit institutioins, farms, and state, local or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Responses:20,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 2 hrs., 58 mins. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 59,200. 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 23, 2018. L. Brimmer, Senior Tax Analyst.[FR Doc. 2018–04099 Filed 2–27–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY United States Mint Renewal of Currently Approved Information Collection: Comment Request for Application for Intellectual Property Use Forms AGENCY: United States Mint. ACTION: Notice and request for comments.  SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on currently approved information collection 1525– 0013, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 13. The United States Mint, a bureau of the Department of the Treasury, is soliciting comments on the United States Mint Application for Intellectual Property Use form. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 30, 2018 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Mary Ann Scharbrough, Office of the Director, Executive Secretariat, United States Mint; 801 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20220; (202) 384–5805 (this is not a toll-free number); mary.scharbrough@usmint.treas.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection package should be directed to Mary Ann Scharbrough, Office of the Director, Executive Secretariat, United States Mint; 801 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20220; (202) 384–5805 (this is not a toll-free number); mary.scharbrough@ usmint.treas.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:Title: Application for IntellectualProperty Use.OMB Number: 1525–0013. Abstract: The application form allows individuals and entities to apply for permissions and licenses to use United States Mint owned or controlled intellectual property. Current Actions: The United States Mint reviews and assesses permission requests and applications for United States Mint intellectual property licenses. Type of Review: Renewal of a currently approved information collection. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions; State, Local, or Tribal Government; and individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: The estimated number of annual respondents is 113.</div>

Comments Sought on Oil and Gas Marginal Wells Credit

Internal Revenue Service

The IRS has requested comments on Form 8904, “Credit for Oil and Gas Production From Marginal Wells”; comments are due by April 30.

The IRS has requested comments on Form 8904, “Credit for Oil and Gas Production From Marginal Wells”; comments are due by April 30.