[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 53 (Tuesday, March 19, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 12643]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-6586]


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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 Under 33 U.S.C. 1341 (a).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 20, 2002 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 Linda 
Wade-Chapman, Regulations Division, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8181.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Environmental Information and Supplemental Information on 
Water Quality Considerations Under 33 U.S.C. 1341 (a).
    OMB Number: 1512-0100.
    Form Number: ATF F 5000.29 and ATF F 5000.30.
    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 5000.29) and the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1341 (a) (ATF F 
5000.30). Information regarding solid and liquid waste, air pollution, 
noise, etc. as collected on ATF F 5000.29 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 5000.30 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 5000.29 and ATF F 5000.30) they 
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 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: March 8, 2002.
William T. Earle,
Assistant Director (Management) CFO.
[FR Doc. 02-6586 Filed 3-18-02; 8:45 am]
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