[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 240 (Friday, December 13, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 76775]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-31438]


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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 
is soliciting comments concerning the Labeling and Advertising 
Requirements Under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 11, 
2003 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 Edward A. 
Reisman, Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Branch, 650 Massachusetts 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226; (202) 927-8485.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Labeling and Advertising Requirements Under the Federal 
Alcohol Administration Act.
    OMB Number: 1512-0482.
    Reporting Requirement ID Number: 5100/1.
    Abstract: The Federal Alcohol Administration Act specifically 
requires the Secretary of the Treasury to issue regulations controlling 
labeling and advertising of alcohol beverages. Bottlers and importers 
of alcohol beverages must adhere to numerous performance standards for 
statements made on labels and in advertisements of alcohol beverages. 
These performance standards include minimum mandatory labeling and 
advertising statements. In addition, the Act prohibits labeling and 
advertising statements which deceive or mislead the consumer. Under 
this prohibition, performance standards are necessary for all labeling 
and advertising statements, including optional statements.
    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: 6,060.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1.
    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: December 9, 2002.
William T. Earle,
Assistant Director (Management) CFO.
[FR Doc. 02-31438 Filed 12-12-02; 8:45 am]
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