[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 112 (Wednesday, June 11, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35053-35054]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-14557]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau


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 Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

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within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning 
the Formula For Distilled Spirits Under the Federal Alcohol 
Administration Act.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 11, 2003 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Barnes, Alcohol and 
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 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 Kristy 
Colon, Regulations and Procedures Division, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Formula For Distilled Spirits Under the Federal Alcohol 
Administration Act.
    OMB Number: 1513-0046.
    Form Number: TTB F 5110.38.
    Abstract: TTB F 5110.38 is used to determine the classification of 
distilled spirits for labeling and for consumer protection. The form 
describes the person filing, type of product to be made and 
restrictions to the label and/or manufacturing process. The form is 
used by TTB to ensure that a product is made and labeled properly and 
to audit distilled spirits operations. Records are kept indefinitely 
for this information collection.
    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: 200.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,000.
    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: June 3, 2003.
William H. Foster,
Chief, Regulations and Procedures Division.
[FR Doc. 03-14557 Filed 6-10-03; 8:45 am]
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