[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 190 (Monday, September 30, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 51137-51138] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-24953] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice and request for comments. 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 Wholesale Dealers Applications, Letterheads and Notices Relating to Operations (Variations in Format or Preparation of Records). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 29, 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 David Brokaw, Wine, Beer and Spirits Regulations Branch, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Wholesale Dealers Applications, Letterheads, and Notices Relating to Operations (Variations in Format or Preparation of Records). OMB Number: 1512-0357 Recordkeeping Requirement ID Number: ATF REC 5170/6. Abstract: This recordkeeping requirement pertains only to those wholesale liquor and beer dealers submitting applications for a variance from the regulations dealing with preparation, format, type, or place of retention of records of receipt or disposition for alcoholic beverages. The record retention requirement for this information collection is 6 years. 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: 1,029. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 515. 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 [[Page 51138]] regarding any monetary expenses you may incur while completing this collection. Dated: September 24, 1996. John W. Magaw Director. [FR Doc. 96-24953 Filed 9-27-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-31-P