[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 182 (Thursday, September 19, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59094-59095]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-23751]


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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 Excise Tax Return--Alcohol and Tobacco (Puerto Rico).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 18, 
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

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copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Wanda 
Burggraff, Revenue Operations Branch, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8198.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Excise Tax Return--Alcohol and Tobacco (Puerto Rico).
    OMB Number: 1512-0497.
    Form Number: ATF F 5000.25.
    Abstract: Businesses in Puerto Rico report their Federal excise tax 
liability on distilled spirits, wine, beer, tobacco products, cigarette 
papers and tubes on ATF F 5000.25. ATF uses this form to identify the 
taxpayer and to determine the amount and type of taxes due and paid.
    Current Actions: ATF F 5000.25 has been revised in the plain 
language format. The form is more user-friendly and is organized in a 
logical manner that is clearly written in a visually appealing style. 
The instructions have been changed from a numeric system to an 
alphabetical system. Several instructions have been consolidated into a 
chart format for easier reference.
    Type of Review: Revision.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 30.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 130.
    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: September 11, 2002.
William T. Earle,
Assistant Director (Management) CFO.
[FR Doc. 02-23751 Filed 9-18-02; 8:45 am]
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