[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 10 (Friday, January 15, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 2704]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-944]


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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 Environmental Information and Supplemental Information on Water 
Quality Considerations.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 16, 1999 
to be assured of consideration.

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 David 
Brokaw, Regulations Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 
650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8230.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Environmental Information and Supplemental Information on 
Water Quality Considerations.
    OMB Number: 1512-0100.
    Form Number: ATF F 1740.1 and ATF F 1740.2.
    Abstract: The environmental forms are necessary in order to comply 
with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 
4332 (ATF F 1740.1) and the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1341(a) (ATF F 
1740.2). Information regarding solid and liquid waste, air pollution, 
noise, etc. as collected on ATF 1740.1 is evaluated to determine if a 
formal environmental impact statement or an environmental permit is 
necessary for a proposed operation. The environmental type information 
is collected from manufacturers, namely distilled spirits plants, 
wineries, breweries, and tobacco products factories. ATF F 1740.2 is 
also submitted by manufacturers but only those who discharge a solid or 
liquid effluent into navigable waters. Applicants are required to 
describe any biological, chemical, thermal, or other characteristic of 
the discharge as well as any methods or equipment used to monitor the 
condition of the discharge. Based upon this data, ATF makes a 
determination as to whether a certification or waiver by the applicable 
State water quality agency is required. Should a manufacturer be 
required to submit both forms (ATF F 1740.1 and 1740.2) he may 
incorporate by reference any redundant information especially regarding 
solid and waste. The record retention period for this information 
collection is 15 years after discontinuance of business for distilled 
spirits plants having production facilities. All others, 4 years after 
discontinuance of business.
    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: 8,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,400.

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: January 10, 1999.
William T. Earle,
Assistant Director (Management) CFO.
[FR Doc. 99-944 Filed 1-14-99; 8:45 am]
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