This Revenue Procedure formally
establishes Fast Track Mediation, a program offered by the IRS to
expedite case resolution. The Small Business/Self Exmployed
Compliance Division and the Office of General Appeals administer
the program jointly. This represent an expansion of the taxpayer's
dispute resolution options. The program allows Compliance personnel
and SB/SE taxpayers an opportunity for mediation with a Appeals
Officer or settlement officer (Appeals Employee) acting as a
mediator, to assit the parties in resolving their
disputes.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.