[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 171 (Tuesday, September 3, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46506-46507]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-22280]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms


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 Grape Variety Names, Varietal (Grape-Type Labeling) and Approval of 
New Grape Variety Names.


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DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 4, 
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 Charles N. 
Bacon, Wine, Beer and Spirits Regulations Branch, 650 Massachusetts 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8518.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Grape Variety Names, Varietal (Grape-Type Labeling) and 
Approval of New Grape Variety Names.
    OMB Number: 1512-0513.
    Recordkeeping Requirement ID Number: ATF REC 5100/2.
    Abstract: The type of grape wine may be described in labeling and 
advertising by using the variety name of the grape from which the wine 
is made. Grape variety names have been listed in regulations to assure 
accuracy. This collection provides ATF with information about new grape 
varieties in use. This information collection is voluntary. There is no 
record retention requirement.
    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: 5.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 2 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10.
    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 these forms.

    Dated: August 26, 1996.
John W. Magaw,
Director.
[FR Doc. 96-22280 Filed 8-30-96; 8:45 am]
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