[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 210 (Wednesday, October 29, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64397-64399]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-25749]


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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 December 29, 
2008.

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 or recordkeeping requirement 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 or 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 not do 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 records and 
forms:
    Title: Change of Bond (Consent of Surety).
    OMB Number: 1513-0013.
    TTB Form Number: 5000.18.
    Abstract: A Change of Bond (Consent of Surety) is executed by both 
the bonding company and a proprietor and acts as a binding legal 
agreement between the two parties to extend the terms of a bond. A bond 
is necessary to cover specific liabilities on the revenue produced from 
untaxpaid commodities. The Change of Bond (Consent of Surety) is filed 
with TTB and a copy is retained by TTB as long as it remains current 
and in force.
    Current Actions: We are making minor corrections to this 
information collection and are submitting it as a revision.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,000.

    Title: Taxable Articles without Payment of Tax.
    OMB Number: 1513-0027.
    TTB Form Number: 5200.14.
    Abstract: The tobacco manufacturer or export warehouse proprietor 
is liable for the tax on tobacco products until execution of the 
certification by Customs or an authorized receiving officer on TTB F 
5200.14, which indicates verification of export or bonded transfer. TTB 
needs this information to protect the revenue. If this TTB form is not 
properly completed, TTB will assess the tax on the manufacturer of 
tobacco products or cigarette papers and tubes or on the proprietor of 
the export warehouse or customs manufacturing warehouse for products 
not exported or properly disposed of.
    Current Actions: We are making minor corrections to this 
information collection and are submitting it as a revision.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit and Federal 
Government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 272.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 59,840.

    Title: Application and Permit under 26 U.S.C. 5181--Alcohol Fuel 
Producer.
    OMB Number: 1513-0051.
    TTB Form Number: 5110.74.
    Abstract: This form is used by persons who wish to produce and 
receive spirits for the production of alcohol fuels as a business or 
for their own use and for State and local registration where required. 
The form describes the person(s) applying for the permit, location of 
the proposed operation, type of material used for production, and 
amount of spirits to be produced.
    Current Actions: We are making minor corrections to this 
information collection and are submitting it as a revision.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, Individuals or 
households, Farms.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 219.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 394.

    Title: Excise Tax Return--Alcohol and Tobacco.
    OMB Number: 1513-0083.
    TTB Form Number: 5000.24.
    Abstract: Businesses report their Federal excise tax liability on 
distilled spirits, wine, beer, tobacco products, and cigarette papers 
and tubes on TTB F 5000.24. TTB needs this form to identify the 
taxpayer and to determine the amount and type of taxes due and paid.
    Current Actions: We are making minor corrections to this 
information collection and are submitting it as a revision.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business and other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 30,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 22,500.
    Title: Excise Tax Return--Alcohol and Tobacco (Puerto Rico).
    OMB Number: 1513-0090.
    TTB Form Number: 5000.25.
    Abstract: Businesses in Puerto Rico report their Federal excise tax 
liability on distilled spirits, wine, beer, tobacco products, and 
cigarette papers and tubes on TTB F 5000.25. TTB needs this form to 
identify the taxpayer and to determine the amount and type of taxes due 
and paid.
    Current Actions: We are making minor corrections to this 
information collection and are submitting it as a revision.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business and other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 24.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 356.

    Title: COLAs Online Access Request.
    OMB Number: 1513-0111.
    TTB Form Number: 5013.2.
    Abstract: The information on this form will be used by TTB to 
authenticate end users on the COLAs Online system who electronically 
file Certificates of Label Approval (COLAs). The system will 
authenticate end users by comparing information submitted to records in 
multiple databases.
    Current Actions: We are making minor corrections to this 
information collection and are submitting it as a revision.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,147.

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    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 363.

    Title: Formulas for Fermented Products.
    OMB Number: 1513-0118.
    TTB Reporting Requirement Number: 5052/1.
    Abstract: The collection is used, along with other supporting 
documents, to establish that the standards for production are followed 
for a given type and style of beer. Also, TTB examines the formula 
information to determine if the product may be produced at a brewery 
and if it is to be taxpaid at the rate applicable to beer and sake.
    Current Actions: We are making minor corrections to this 
information collection and are submitting it as a revision.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business and other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 500.

    Title: Formula and Process for Alcohol Beverages.
    OMB Number: 1513-0122.
    TTB Form Number: 5100.51.
    Abstract: TTB F 5100.51 is used to determine the classification of 
distilled spirits, wine, and malt beverages for labeling and for 
consumer protection. The form describes the person filing, the type of 
product to be made, and restrictions to the label and/or manufacturing 
process. The form will be used by TTB to ensure that a product is made 
and labeled properly and to audit distilled spirits, wine, and malt 
beverage operations. Records are kept indefinitely for this information 
collection.
    Current Actions: We are making minor corrections to this 
information collection and are submitting it as a revision.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,000.

    Dated: October 22, 2008.
Francis W. Foote,
Director, Regulations and Rulings Division.
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