[Federal Register: November 15, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 221)]
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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 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 Bond for Drawback 
Under 26 U.S.C. 5131.

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 Steve 
Simon, Regulations Division, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20226, (202) 927-8210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Bond for Drawback Under 26 U.S.C. 5131.
    OMB Number: 1512-0537.
    Form Number: ATF F 5154.3.
    Abstract: ATF F 5154.3 is required pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 5131 from 
all persons who claim, on a monthly basis, drawback of tax on distilled 
spirits used in the manufacture of approved nonbeverage products. The 
form is used to establish eligibility to file drawback claims on a 
monthly basis and, when necessary, to enforce collection of money owed 
to the Government.
    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: 60.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12.

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. 02-29046 Filed 11-14-02; 8:45 am]

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