[Federal Register: November 15, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 221)]
[Notices]               
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

 
Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Treasury.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing 
effort to reduce paperwork and respondent

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burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to 
comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as 
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and 
Firearms, Department of the Treasury, is soliciting comments concerning 
the Beer For Exportation.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 14, 
2003, to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco 
and Firearms, Linda Barnes, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20226, (202) 927-8930.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Marjorie 
Ruhf, Regulations Division, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20226, (202) 927-8202.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Beer For Exportation.
    OMB Number: 1512-0096.
    Form Number: ATF F 5130.12.
    Abstract: ATF collects this information in order to monitor export 
activities by brewers. Certification as to type and quanity of beer 
exported is analyzed by brewers' operational reports to ensure 
compliance with tax laws enforced by ATF. The record retention period 
for this information collection is 3 years.
    Current Actions: There are no changes to this information 
collection and it is being submitted for extension purposes only.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 392.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 38,808.
    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.

    Dated: November 7, 2002.
William T. Earle,
Assistant Director (Management) CFO.
[FR Doc. 02-29043 Filed 11-14-02; 8:45 am]

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