[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 48 (Thursday, March 11, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 11709]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-5441]


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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 ``Recordkeeping for Tobacco Products Removed in Bond from 
Manufacturers Premises for Experimental Purposes--27 CFR 270.232(d).''

DATES: We must receive written comments on or before May 10, 2004 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., Room 200-E, 
Washington, DC 20220.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed Sandra L. 
Turner, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street, NW., 
Room 200-E, Washington, DC 20220, telephone (202) 927-2400.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Recordkeeping for Tobacco Products Removed in Bond from 
Manufacturers Premises for Experimental Purposes--27 CFR 270.232(d).
    OMB Number: 1513-0110.
    Recordkeeping Requirement ID Number: N/A.
    Abstract: The prescribed records apply to manufacturers who ship 
tobacco products in bond for experimental purposes. TTB can examine 
these records to determine that the proprietor has complied with law 
and regulations that allow such tobacco products to be shipped in bond 
for experimental purposes without payment of the excise tax.
    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: 165.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: One.
    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: February 20, 2004.
William H. Foster,
Chief, Regulations and Procedures Division.
[FR Doc. 04-5441 Filed 3-10-04; 8:45 am]
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