[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 214 (Monday, November 6, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 56086]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-27357]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms


Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment 
Request

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 take this opportunity 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 
within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning 
the Environmental Information and Supplemental Information on Water 
Quality Considerations.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 5, 
1996, 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) 927-7768.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to David W. 
Brokaw, Wine, Beer and Spirits Regulations Branch, Bureau of Alcohol, 
Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20226, (202) 927-8230.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Environmental Information and Supplemental Information on 
Water Quality Considerations.
    OMB Number: 1512-0100.
    Form Number: ATF F 1740.1 and ATF F 1740.2.
    Abstract: The environmental forms are necessary in order to comply 
with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 
4332 (ATF F 1740.1) and the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1341(a) (ATF 
1740.2).
    Information regarding solid and liquid waste, air pollution, noise, 
etc. as collected on ATF F 1740.1 is evaluated to determine if a formal 
environmental impact statement or an environmental permit is necessary 
for a proposed operation. This environmental type information is 
collected from manufacturers, namely distilled spirits plants, wineries 
breweries and tobacco products factories. ATF F 1740.2 is also 
submitted by manufacturers but only those who discharge a solid or 
liquid effluent into navigable waters.
    Applicants are required to describe any biological, chemical 
thermal or other characteristic of the discharge as well as any methods 
or equipment used to monitor the condition of the discharge. Based upon 
this data, ATF makes a determination as to whether a certification or 
waiver by the applicable state water quality agency is required. Should 
a manufacturer be required to submit both forms (ATF F 1740.1 and 
1740.2) he may incorporate by reference any redundant information 
especially regarding solid and waste.
    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: 8,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,400.
    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. Written comments should 
address the accuracy of the burden estimates and ways to minimize 
burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use 
of other forms of information technology, as well as other relevant 
aspects of the information collection request.

    Dated: October 31, 1995.
Daniel R. Black,
Acting Director.
[FR Doc. 95-27357 Filed 11-3-95; 8:45 am]
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