[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 140 (Tuesday, July 22, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 43424]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-18571]


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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 
within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning 
the Tobacco Export Warehouse, Records of Operations.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 22, 
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 Kristi 
Colon, Regulations and Procedures Division, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Tobacco Export Warehouse, Record of Operations.
    OMB Number: 1513-0070.
    Recordkeeping Requirement ID Number: TTB REC 5220/1.
    Abstract: The records are maintained at the premises of the 
regulated individual and are routinely used by TTB personnel during 
field tax compliance examinations to verify that untaxpaid tobacco 
products are not being diverted to domestic consumption. This ensures 
that tax revenues are protected. The record retention requirement for 
this information collection is 3 years.
    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: 221.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: One (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: July 15, 2003.
William H. Foster.
Chief, Regulations and Procedures Division.
[FR Doc. 03-18571 Filed 7-21-03; 8:45 am]
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