[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 197 (Friday, October 10, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58751-58752]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-25814]


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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, Pub. L. 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 ``Letterhead Applications and Notices Relating to 
Denatured Spirits.''

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 9, 
2003 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Sandra L. Turner, Alcohol and 
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220; 
telephone 202-927-8210.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Sandra L. 
Turner, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20220; telephone 202-927-8210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Letterhead Applications and Notices Relating to Denatured 
Spirits
    OMB Number: 1513-0061.
    Recordkeeping Requirement ID Number: TTB REC 5150/2.

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    Abstract: Denatured spirits are used for nonbeverage industrial 
purposes in the manufacture of personal and household products. Permits 
and applications control the authorized use and flow. Tax revenue and 
public safety is 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: 3,111.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,556.
    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 30, 2003.
William H. Foster,
Chief, Regulations and Procedures Division.
[FR Doc. 03-25814 Filed 10-9-03; 8:45 am]
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