[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 150 (Friday, August 2, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 40480]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-19683]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Proposed Collection; 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 Bond for Drawback Under 26 U.S.C. 5131.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 1, 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) 927-8930.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Steve 
Simon, Wine, Beer and Spirits Regulations Branch, 650 Massachusetts 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8183.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Bond for Drawback Under 26 U.S.C. 5131.
    Form Number: ATF F 5154.3.
    Abstract: This bond form 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: This is a new application. The bond has been 
required for many years, but because the form requests no information 
other than that necessary to identify the parties involved and the 
amount of the bond, it had not previously been considered to be a 
collection of information subject to OMB review and approval.
    Type of Review: New.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 60.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 12 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12 hours.

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; and 
(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. Also, ATF requests 
information regarding any monetary expenses you may incur while 
completing this form.

    Dated: July 26, 1996.
John W. Magaw,
Director.
[FR Doc. 96-19683 Filed 8-1-96; 8:45 am]
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