[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 110 (Thursday, June 8, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33335-33338]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-8856]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau


Proposed Information Collections; Comment Request

AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and 
respondent burden, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995, we invite comments on the proposed or continuing information 
collections listed below in this notice.

DATES: We must receive your written comments on or before August 7, 
2006.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments to Mary A. Wood, Alcohol and Tobacco 
Tax and Trade Bureau, at any of these addresses:
     P.O. Box 14412, Washington, DC 20044-4412;
     202-927-8525 (facsimile); or
     [email protected] (e-mail).
    Please send separate comments for each specific information 
collection listed below. You must reference the information 
collection's title, form number, and OMB number (if any) in your 
comment. If you submit your comment via facsimile, send no more than 
five 8.5 x 11 inch pages in order to ensure electronic access to our 
equipment.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To obtain additional information, 
copies of the information collection and its instructions, or copies of 
any comments received, contact Mary A. Wood, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax 
and Trade

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Bureau, P.O. Box 14412, Washington, DC 20044-4412; or telephone 202-
927-8210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Request for Comments

    The Department of the Treasury and its Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and 
Trade Bureau, as part of their continuing effort to reduce paperwork 
and respondent burden, invite the general public and other Federal 
agencies to comment on the proposed and continuing information 
collections listed below in this notice, as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be included or 
summarized in our request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
approval of the relevant information collection. All comments are part 
of the public record and subject to disclosure. Please do not include 
any confidential or inappropriate material in your comments.
    We invite comments on: (a) Whether this information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of the agency's functions, 
including whether the information has practical utility; (b) the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of the information collection's 
burden; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information collected; (d) ways to minimize the information 
collection's burden 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 the 
requested information.

Information Collections Open for Comment

    Currently, we are seeking comments on the following information 
collections:

    Title: Formula and/or Process for Articles Made with Specially 
Denatured Spirits.
    OMB Number: 1513-0011.
    TTB Form Number: 5150.19.
    Abstract: TTB F 5150.19 is completed by persons who use specially 
denatured spirits in the manufacture of certain articles. TTB uses the 
information provided on the form to insure that a manufacturer's 
formulas and processes conform to the requirements of 26 U.S.C. 5273.
    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: 2,683.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,415.

    Title: User's Report of Denatured Spirits.
    OMB Number: 1513-0012.
    TTB Form Number: 5150.18.
    Abstract: Submitted annual by holders of permits to use specially 
denatured spirits, TTB F 5150.18 summarizes the permitee's 
manufacturing activities during the preceding year. The information is 
used by TTB to pinpoint unusual activities that could indicate a threat 
to the Federal revenue or possible dangers to the public.
    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: 2,765.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 830.

    Title: Certification of Tax Determination--Wine.
    OMB Number: 1513-0029.
    TTB Form Number: 5120.20.
    Abstract: Wine that has been manufactured, produced, bottled, or 
packaged in bulk containers in the U.S. and then exported is eligible 
for a drawback (refund) of the excise tax paid on that wine. TTB F 
5120.20 supports the exporter's claim for drawback, as the producing 
winery verifies that the wine being exported was in fact taxpaid.
    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: 1,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 500.

    Title: Application for Transfer of Spirits and/or Denatured Spirits 
in Bond.
    OMB Number: 1513-0038.
    TTB Form Number: 5100.16.
    Abstract: TTB F 5100.16 is completed by distilled spirits plant 
proprietors who wish to receive spirits in bond from other distilled 
spirits plants. TTB uses the information to determine if the applicant 
has sufficient bond coverage for the additional tax liability assumed 
when spirits are transferred in bond.
    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: 250.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 300.

    Title: Distilled Spirits Plants Warehousing Record and Reports.
    OMB Number: 1513-0039.
    TTB Form Number: 5110.11.
    TTB Record Number: 5110/02.
    Abstract: TTB uses this information collection to account for a 
proprietor's tax liability, adequacy of bond coverage, and to protect 
the revenue. The information also provides data to analyze trends, 
audit operations, monitor industry activities and compliance in order 
to provide for efficient allocation of field personnel, and to provide 
for economic analysis.
    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: 230.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5,520.

    Title: Distilled Spirits Plants--Excise Taxes.
    OMB Number: 1513-0045.
    TTB Record Number: 5110/06.
    Abstract: The collection of information is necessary to account for 
and verify taxable removals of distilled spirits. The data is used to 
audit tax payments.
    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: 133.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,458.

    Title: Formula for Distilled Spirits Under the Federal Alcohol 
Administration Act.
    OMB Number: 1513-0046.
    TTB Form Number: 5110.38.
    Abstract: TTB F 5110.38 is used to determine the classification of 
distilled spirits for labeling and for consumer protection purposes. 
The form describes the person filing, type of product to be made, and 
restrictions to the label and/

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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.

    Title: Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) Denaturation Records and 
Reports.
    OMB Number: 1513-0049.
    TTB Form Number: 5110.43.
    TTB Record Number: 5110/04.
    Abstract: This information collection is necessary to account for 
and verify the denaturation of distilled spirits. It is used to audit 
plant operations, monitor the industry for the efficient allocation of 
personnel resources, and compile statistics for government economic 
planning.
    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: 98.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,176.

    Title: Alcohol Fuel Plant (AFP) Records, Reports and Notices.
    OMB Number: 1513-0052.
    TTB Recordkeeping Requirement Number: 5110/10.
    TTB Form Number: 5110.75.
    Abstract: The data in this information collection is necessary to 
determine which persons are qualified to produce alcohol for fuel 
purposes and to identify such persons. The information collection 
accounts for distilled spirits produced, verifies the spirits proper 
disposition, keeps registrations current, and helps evaluate 
permissible variations from prescribed procedures.
    Current Actions: There are changes to this information collection, 
and it is being submitted as a revision of a currently approved 
collection. Specifically, we are adding a line in each part of the 
collection to provide for imported spirits/fuel alcohol received from 
Customs custody.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approve collection.
    Affected Public: Farms, business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 871.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 944.

    Title: Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) Transaction and Supporting 
Records.
    OMB Number: 1513-0056.
    TTB Record Number: 5110/5.
    Abstract: Transaction records provide the source data for accounts 
of distilled spirits in all DSP operations. They are used by TTB to 
verify those accounts and consequent tax liabilities.
    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: 278.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,060.

    Title: Importer's Records and Reports.
    OMB Number: 1513-0064.
    TTB Recordkeeping Requirement Number: 5170/1.
    Abstract: This recordkeeping requirement concerns the records that 
must be maintained by the importer. The records are used by TTB to 
verify that operations are being conducted in compliance with the law 
and to ensure that all taxes and duties have been paid on imported 
spirits, thus protecting the revenue. 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: Federal Government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 500.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 251.

    Title: Tobacco Export Warehouse--Record of Operations.
    OMB Number: 1513-0070.
    TTB Recordkeeping Requirement Number: 5220/1.
    Abstract: Tobacco Export Warehouses store untaxpaid tobacco 
products until the products are exported. The records are maintained at 
the premises of the regulated individual and are used by TTB personnel 
to verify that untaxpaid tobacco products are not being diverted to 
domestic consumption, thus ensuring 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: 221.

    Title: Applications and Notices--Manufacturers of Nonbeverage 
Products.
    OMB Number: 1513-0072.
    TTB Recordkeeping Requirement Number: 5530/1.
    Abstract: These reports (Letterhead Applications and Notices) are 
submitted by manufacturers of nonbeverage products who are using 
distilled spirits on which drawback will be claimed. These reports are 
used by TTB's National Revenue Center personnel to ensure that the 
regulated individuals will conduct operations in compliance with the 
law and regulations. The applications and notices serve to protect the 
revenue by helping TTB personnel determine if spirits on which drawback 
has been claimed have been diverted to beverage use.
    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: 640.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 640.

    Title: Records of Things of Value to Retailers and Occasional 
Letter Reports from Industry Members Regarding Information on 
Sponsorships, Advertisements, Promotions, etc., Under the Federal 
Alcohol Administration Act.
    OMB Number: 1513-0077.
    TTB Recordkeeping Requirement Number: 5190/1.
    Abstract: These records and occasional letter reports are used to 
show compliance with the provisions of the Federal Alcohol 
Administration Act, which prohibits wholesalers, producers, or 
importers from giving things of value to retail liquor dealers, and 
which also prohibits industry members from conducting certain types of 
sponsorships, advertising, promotions, etc.
    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 and other for-profit, individuals, or 
households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,665.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 51.


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    Title: Equipment and Structures.
    OMB Number: 1513-0080.
    TTB Record Number: 5110/12.
    Abstract: Marks, signs, and calibrations are necessary on equipment 
and structures at a distilled spirits plant in order to identify the 
plant's major equipment and to accurately determine the plant's 
contents.
    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: 281.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1.
    Title: Registration and Records of Vinegar Vaporizing Plants.
    OMB Number: 1513-0081.
    TTB Record Number: 5110/9.
    Abstract: Data is necessary to identify persons producing and using 
distilled spirits in the manufacture of vinegar and to account for 
spirits so produced and used. 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, and State, local, or 
tribal governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1.

    Title: Methods or Procedures and Emergency Variations from 
Requirements for Exports of Liquors.
    OMB Number: 1513-0082.
    TTB Record Number: 5170/7.
    Abstract: When an exporter seeks to use an alternate method or 
procedure or seeks an emergency variation from the regulatory 
requirements of 27 CFR part 28, such exporter requests a variance by 
letter, following the procedure in 27 CFR 28.20. TTB uses the provided 
information to determine if the requested variance is allowed by 
statute and does not jeopardize the revenue. The applicant is informed 
of the approval or disapproval of the request. TTB also uses the 
information to analyze what changes should be made to existing 
regulations. Records must be maintained only while the applicant is 
using the authorization.
    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: 500.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 200.

    Title: Labeling of Sulfites in Alcoholic Beverages.
    OMB Number: 1513-0084.
    Abstract: As mandated by law, and in accordance with our consumer 
protection responsibilities, TTB requires label disclosure statements 
on all alcoholic beverage products released from U.S. bottling premises 
or customs custody that contain 10 parts per million or more of 
sulfites. Sulfiting agents have been shown to produce allergic-type 
responses in humans, particularly asthmatics, and the presence of these 
ingredients in alcohol beverages may have serious health implications 
for those who are intolerant of sulfites. Disclosure of sulfites on 
labels of alcohol beverages will minimize their exposure to these 
ingredients.
    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: 4,787.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,159.

    Title: Application for Extension of Time for Payment of Tax.
    OMB Number: 1513-0093.
    TTB Form Number: 5600.38.
    Abstract: TTB uses this information to determine if a taxpayer is 
qualified to extend payment of tax based on circumstances beyond the 
taxpayer's control. 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: 12.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3.

    Title: Supporting Data for Nonbeverage Drawback Claims.
    OMB Number: 1513-0098.
    TTB Form Number: 5154.2.
    Abstract: The form substantiates nonbeverage drawback claims by 
documenting the use of taxpaid distilled spirits in the manufacture 
nonbeverage products. The form is used in TTB's National Revenue Center 
to verify that all distilled spirits can be accounted for and that 
drawback is paid only in the amount and for the purposes authorized by 
law.
    Current Actions: There are changes to this information collection, 
and it is being submitted as a revision of a currently approved 
collection. Specifically, we are deleting Item 3 (Control Number on 
Special Tax Stamp) and Item 4 (Tax Year Covered by Special Tax Stamp) 
since manufacturers of nonbeverage products are no longer required to 
pay Special Occupational Tax and, as a result, will not receive a tax 
stamp.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business and other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 590.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,422.

    Title: Recordkeeping Requirements for Importers of Tobacco 
Products.
    OMB Number: 1513-0106.
    Abstract: Importers of tobacco products are required to maintain 
records of physical receipt and disposition of tobacco products in 
order to prepare TTB F 5220.6, Importers Monthly Report. These receipt 
and disposition records allow TTB officers to trace tobacco product 
transactions and to determine that tax liabilities have been accurately 
determined and discharged by the importer. Federal law, at 26 U.S.C. 
5555, authorizes the Secretary of Treasury to prescribe regulations 
requiring every person liable for tax to prepare any records, 
statements, or returns as necessary to protect the revenue.
    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: 1,500.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 18,000.

    Dated: June 2, 2006.
Francis W. Foote,
Director, Regulations and Rulings Division.
[FR Doc. E6-8856 Filed 6-7-06; 8:45 am]
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