[Federal Register: October 29, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 210)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Proposed Information Collections; Comment Request
AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burden, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995, we invite comments on the proposed or continuing information
collections listed below in this notice.
DATES: We must receive your written comments on or before December 29,
2008.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments to Mary A. Wood, Alcohol and Tobacco
Tax and Trade Bureau, at any of these addresses:
P.O. Box 14412, Washington, DC 20044-4412;
202-927-8525 (facsimile); or
formcomments@ttb.gov (e-mail).
Please send separate comments for each specific information
collection listed below. You must reference the information
collection's title, form or recordkeeping requirement number, and OMB
number (if any) in your comment. If you submit your comment via
facsimile, send no more than five 8.5 x 11 inch pages in order to
ensure electronic access to our equipment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To obtain additional information,
copies of the information collection and its instructions, or copies of
any comments received, contact Mary A. Wood, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax
and Trade
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Bureau, P.O. Box 14412, Washington, DC 20044-4412; or telephone 202-
927-8210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Request for Comments
The Department of the Treasury and its Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
Trade Bureau, as part of their continuing effort to reduce paperwork
and respondent burden, invite the general public and other Federal
agencies to comment on the proposed or continuing information
collections listed below in this notice, as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be included or
summarized in our request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
approval of the relevant information collection. All comments are part
of the public record and subject to disclosure. Please not do include
any confidential or inappropriate material in your comments.
We invite comments on: (a) Whether this information collection is
necessary for the proper performance of the agency's functions,
including whether the information has practical utility; (b) the
accuracy of the agency's estimate of the information collection's
burden; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information collected; (d) ways to minimize the information
collection's burden 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 the
requested information.
Information Collections Open for Comment
Currently, we are seeking comments on the following records and
forms:
Title: Change of Bond (Consent of Surety).
OMB Number: 1513-0013.
TTB Form Number: 5000.18.
Abstract: A Change of Bond (Consent of Surety) is executed by both
the bonding company and a proprietor and acts as a binding legal
agreement between the two parties to extend the terms of a bond. A bond
is necessary to cover specific liabilities on the revenue produced from
untaxpaid commodities. The Change of Bond (Consent of Surety) is filed
with TTB and a copy is retained by TTB as long as it remains current
and in force.
Current Actions: We are making minor corrections to this
information collection and are submitting it as a revision.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,000.
Title: Taxable Articles without Payment of Tax.
OMB Number: 1513-0027.
TTB Form Number: 5200.14.
Abstract: The tobacco manufacturer or export warehouse proprietor
is liable for the tax on tobacco products until execution of the
certification by Customs or an authorized receiving officer on TTB F
5200.14, which indicates verification of export or bonded transfer. TTB
needs this information to protect the revenue. If this TTB form is not
properly completed, TTB will assess the tax on the manufacturer of
tobacco products or cigarette papers and tubes or on the proprietor of
the export warehouse or customs manufacturing warehouse for products
not exported or properly disposed of.
Current Actions: We are making minor corrections to this
information collection and are submitting it as a revision.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit and Federal
Government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 272.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 59,840.
Title: Application and Permit under 26 U.S.C. 5181--Alcohol Fuel
Producer.
OMB Number: 1513-0051.
TTB Form Number: 5110.74.
Abstract: This form is used by persons who wish to produce and
receive spirits for the production of alcohol fuels as a business or
for their own use and for State and local registration where required.
The form describes the person(s) applying for the permit, location of
the proposed operation, type of material used for production, and
amount of spirits to be produced.
Current Actions: We are making minor corrections to this
information collection and are submitting it as a revision.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, Individuals or
households, Farms.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 219.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 394.
Title: Excise Tax Return--Alcohol and Tobacco.
OMB Number: 1513-0083.
TTB Form Number: 5000.24.
Abstract: Businesses report their Federal excise tax liability on
distilled spirits, wine, beer, tobacco products, and cigarette papers
and tubes on TTB F 5000.24. TTB needs this form to identify the
taxpayer and to determine the amount and type of taxes due and paid.
Current Actions: We are making minor corrections to this
information collection and are submitting it as a revision.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business and other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 30,000.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 22,500.
Title: Excise Tax Return--Alcohol and Tobacco (Puerto Rico).
OMB Number: 1513-0090.
TTB Form Number: 5000.25.
Abstract: Businesses in Puerto Rico report their Federal excise tax
liability on distilled spirits, wine, beer, tobacco products, and
cigarette papers and tubes on TTB F 5000.25. TTB needs this form to
identify the taxpayer and to determine the amount and type of taxes due
and paid.
Current Actions: We are making minor corrections to this
information collection and are submitting it as a revision.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business and other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 24.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 356.
Title: COLAs Online Access Request.
OMB Number: 1513-0111.
TTB Form Number: 5013.2.
Abstract: The information on this form will be used by TTB to
authenticate end users on the COLAs Online system who electronically
file Certificates of Label Approval (COLAs). The system will
authenticate end users by comparing information submitted to records in
multiple databases.
Current Actions: We are making minor corrections to this
information collection and are submitting it as a revision.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,147.
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Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 363.
Title: Formulas for Fermented Products.
OMB Number: 1513-0118.
TTB Reporting Requirement Number: 5052/1.
Abstract: The collection is used, along with other supporting
documents, to establish that the standards for production are followed
for a given type and style of beer. Also, TTB examines the formula
information to determine if the product may be produced at a brewery
and if it is to be taxpaid at the rate applicable to beer and sake.
Current Actions: We are making minor corrections to this
information collection and are submitting it as a revision.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business and other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 500.
Title: Formula and Process for Alcohol Beverages.
OMB Number: 1513-0122.
TTB Form Number: 5100.51.
Abstract: TTB F 5100.51 is used to determine the classification of
distilled spirits, wine, and malt beverages for labeling and for
consumer protection. The form describes the person filing, the type of
product to be made, and restrictions to the label and/or manufacturing
process. The form will be used by TTB to ensure that a product is made
and labeled properly and to audit distilled spirits, wine, and malt
beverage operations. Records are kept indefinitely for this information
collection.
Current Actions: We are making minor corrections to this
information collection and are submitting it as a revision.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,000.
Dated: October 22, 2008.
Francis W. Foote,
Director, Regulations and Rulings Division.
[FR Doc. E8-25749 Filed 10-28-08; 8:45 am]
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