[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 15 (Thursday, January 23, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 3557]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-1545]


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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 Drawback on Wines Exported.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 24, 1997 
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 Marsha D. 
Baker, Wine, Beer and Spirits Regulations Branch, 650 Massachusetts 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-6993.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

    Title: Drawback on Wines Exported.
    OMB Number: 1512-0082.
    Form Number: ATF F 1582-A (5120.24).
    Abstract: When proprietors export wines that have been produced, 
packaged, manufactured, or bottled in the U.S., they file a claim for 
drawback or refund for the taxes that have already been paid on the 
wine. This form notifies ATF that the wine was in fact exported and 
helps to protect the revenue and prevent fraudulent claims.
    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: 900.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour and 7 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2025.

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; (d) 
ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
respondents, including through the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms information technology; and (e) estimates of 
capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and 
purchase of services to provide information.

    Dated: January 8, 1997.
John W. Magaw,
Director.
[FR Doc. 97-1545 Filed 1-22-97; 8:45 am]
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