[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 61 (Tuesday, March 31, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15484-15485]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-8294]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms


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 Tax Deferral Bond--Distilled Spirits (Puerto Rico).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before June 1, 1998 to 
be assured of consideration.


[[Page 15485]]


ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Barnes, Bureau of 
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 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 Marjorie 
Ruhf, Regulations Division, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20226, (202) 927-8202.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Tax Deferral Bond--Distilled Spirits (Puerto Rico).
    OMB Number: 1512-0209.
    Form Number: ATF F 5110.50.
    Abstract: A manufacturer who ships distilled spirits from Puerto 
Rico to the U.S. may either choose to pay the tax prior to shipment or 
file a bond and defer payment of taxes. ATF F 5110.50 is the bond form 
which a manufacturer in Puerto Rico must file if such manufacturer 
elects to defer the taxes for payment on a semi-monthly tax return 
system. The form may be destroyed 5 years after discontinuance of 
business or after all outstanding liabilities have been satisfied, or 
after elimination of the requirement for the bond.
    Current Actions: The filing address has been changed and the title 
of Regional Director (Compliance) has been deleted on the form.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour.
    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; (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; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of 
operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide 
information.

    Dated: March 24, 1998.
William T. Earle,
Assistant Director (Management)/CFO.
[FR Doc. 98-8294 Filed 3-30-98; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4810-31-P