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Shields Gerald J
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Shields Gerald J
Thursday, September 11, 2014 8:33 AM
Duling Christopher M
Durbala R Joseph
RE: Supporting statement for the OMB control number for Pub 3319

Dear Chris,
The cost to the government is only the $100,000 annual cost.
Thank you for your time and attention in this matter. I appreciate it.
My best regards,
Gerald
Mr. Gerald J. Shields, LL.M.
ID No. 1000437055
Special Services Section
SE:W:CAR:MP:T:M:S
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Room 6129
Washington, DC 20224-0001
office: 202-317-5756

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From: Duling Christopher M
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 4:52 PM
To: Shields Gerald J
Cc: Durbala R Joseph
Subject: RE: Supporting statement for the OMB control number for Pub 3319

Hi Gerald, 

My office is nearly finished with the revisions to the OMB supporting statement for Publication 3319, OMB Approval No. 
1545‐1648.  The only question with which I am still struggling is the cost to the Federal Government.  The cost to 
produce and print Publication 3319 is easy to determine (approx. $4,000), however our application and reporting 
process are now completed online using grants.gov and grantsolutions.gov.  All guidance and instructions for applying 
and reporting are still contained in Publication 3319.  The online systems do much more than allow applicants and 
grantees to submit documents to the LITC Program Office.  The online systems also allow our staff to administer the 
grants and perform various other functions.   

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In prior years, before we used the online systems, applicants and grantees would mail in paper forms, rather than 
submitting them electronically, as is now required by presidential executive order.  The online systems initially cost 
nearly $700,000 to set up, and have annual costs approaching $100,000.   

When answering the question regarding cost to the Federal Government, should I include all or a portion of any of the 
costs for operating the websites, or only the cost of producing the paper Publication 3319?  Please advise. 

Respectfully, 

‐Chris 

Christopher M. Duling
TAS Attorney Advisor
LITC Program Office
Phone: 202-317-3056 

From: Shields Gerald J
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2014 8:19 AM
To: Duling Christopher M
Cc: Durbala R Joseph
Subject: RE: Supporting statement for the OMB control number for Pub 3319

Dear Chris,
Yes, early September is fine. Thank you for your time and attention in this matter. I appreciate it.
My best regards,
Gerald
Mr. Gerald J. Shields, LL.M.
ID No. 1000437055
Special Services Section
SE:W:CAR:MP:T:M:S
1111 Constitution Avenue, NW
Room 6129
Washington, DC 20224-0001
office: 202-317-5756

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From: Duling Christopher M
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 5:44 PM
To: Shields Gerald J
Cc: Durbala R Joseph
Subject: RE: Supporting statement for the OMB control number for Pub 3319

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Thank you for preparing the statement. I briefly reviewed it and noticed there are several areas that
contain outdated information about the LITC program and will require editing and
research. Specifically, the burden on respondents. Is September a reasonable timeframe to get the
back to you or do you need it sooner? If so, when?
Thanks,
-Chris
From: Shields Gerald J
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 5:30 PM
To: Duling Christopher M
Cc: Durbala R Joseph
Subject: RE: Supporting statement for the OMB control number for Pub 3319

Dear Chris,
I wrote a supporting statement for you. Please review the attached file and change what is necessary.
Please use the track changes function in MSWord if you change anything.
Thank you for your time and attention in this matter. I appreciate it.
My best regards,
Gerald
Mr. Gerald J. Shields, LL.M.
ID No. 1000437055
Special Services Section
SE:W:CAR:MP:T:M:S
1111 Constitution Avenue, NW
Room 6129
Washington, DC 20224-0001
office: 202-317-5756

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From: Duling Christopher M
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 5:22 PM
To: Shields Gerald J
Cc: Durbala R Joseph
Subject: Supporting statement for the OMB control number for Pub 3319

Hello,
I’ve been assigned to review the supporting statement for the OMB control number assigned to IRS
Publication 3319. Our current approval expires in December and we will need to apply for renewal
prior to December. Can you please give me a timeframe for when you need a revised supporting
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statement? I have a few pending assignments and scheduled leave upcoming. If I can give you a
revised document by mid-September, will that leave enough time for the approval process?
Thanks,
-Chris
Christopher M. Duling 
Attorney Advisor, LITC Program
National Taxpayer Advocate
P: 202-317-3056
F: 202-317-3061
E: [email protected]

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