[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 144 (Wednesday, July 29, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37770-37773]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-17922]


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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, 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 September 28, 
2009.

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,

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Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, P.O. Box 14412, Washington, 
DC 20044-4412; or telephone 202-453-2265.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Request for Comments

    The Department of the Treasury and its Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and 
Trade Bureau (TTB), 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 forms and 
recordkeeping requirements:
    Title: Formula and/or Process for Article 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 ensure the manufacturing formulas 
and processes conform to the requirement of 26 U.S.C. 5273.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. We are making minor revisions to this form (such as renaming 
items and eliminating the need for a serial number). These revisions 
will make the form clearer and easier for the preparer to complete. 
These revisions will not affect the estimated number of respondents or 
burden hours. The estimated total annual burden hours and number of 
respondents remain unchanged.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    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 Numbers: 5150.18.
    Abstract: Submitted annually by holders of permits to use specially 
denatured spirits, TTB F 5150.18 summarizes the permittee'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: We are submitting this information collection for 
extension purposes only. The information collection, estimated number 
of respondents, and estimated total annual burden hours remain 
unchanged.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,765.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 830.
    Title: Power of Attorney.
    OMB Number: 1513-0014.
    TTB Form Number: 5000.8.
    Abstract: TTB F 5000.8 delegates the authority to a specific 
individual to sign documents on behalf of an applicant or a principal. 
26 U.S.C. 6061 authorizes our regulations requiring that an individual 
signing returns, statements, or other required documents filed by 
industry members under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code 
(IRC) or the Federal Alcohol Administration (FAA) Act have that 
signature authority on file with TTB.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. We are making changes to this information collection, 
however, the estimated number of respondents and estimated total annual 
burden hours remain unchanged.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,333.
    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 exported.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection for 
extension purposes only. We are making minor corrections to this 
information collection; however, no substantive revisions are being 
made to the information being collected on this form or the format. 
Also, the estimated number of respondents and estimated total annual 
burden hours remain unchanged.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    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: We are submitting this information collection for 
extension purposes only. We are making a minor correction to this 
information collection; however, no substantive revisions are being 
made to the information being collected on this form or the format. 
Also, the estimated number of respondents and estimated total annual 
burden hours remain unchanged.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 250.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 300.

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    Title: Distilled Spirits Plants Warehousing Record, and Monthly 
Report of Storage Operations.
    OMB Number: 1513-0039.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5110/02.
    TTB Form Number: 5110.11.
    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: We are submitting this information collection for 
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated 
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours 
remain unchanged.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business and 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 Recordkeeping 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: We are submitting this information collection for 
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated 
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours 
remain unchanged.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business and 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/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: We are submitting this information collection for 
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated 
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours 
remain unchanged.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business and other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,000.
    Title: Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) Denaturation Records, and 
Monthly Report of Processing (Denaturing) Operations.
    OMB Number: 1513-0049.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5110/04.
    TTB Form Number: 5110.43.
    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: We are submitting this information collection for 
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated 
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours 
remain unchanged.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business and other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 98.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,176.
    Title: Distilled Spirits Plants--Transaction and Supporting 
Records.
    OMB Number: 1513-0056.
    TTB Recordkeeping 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: We are submitting this information collection for 
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated 
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours 
remain unchanged.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 278.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,060.
    Titles: Application for Permit to Manufacture Tobacco Products or 
Processed Tobacco or to Operate an Export Warehouse;
    Application for Amended Permit to Manufacture Tobacco Products or 
Processed Tobacco or to Operate an Export Warehouse;
    Application for Permit to Import Tobacco Products or Processed 
Tobacco; and
    Application for Amended Permit to Import Tobacco Products or 
Processed Tobacco.
    OMB Number: 1513-0078.
    TTB Form Numbers: 5200.6, 5200.16, 5230.4, and 5230.5, 
respectively.
    Abstract: These forms are used by tobacco industry members to 
obtain and amend permits necessary to engage in business as a 
manufacturer or importer of tobacco products or processed tobacco, or 
as an export warehouse proprietor.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection for 
an extension of the 6-month approval. The forms, estimated number of 
respondents, and estimated total annual burden hours remain unchanged.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; State, local, and 
tribal Government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,518.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,277.
    Title: Equipment and Structures.
    OMB Number: 1513-0080.
    TTB Recordkeeping 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: We are submitting this information collection for 
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated 
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours 
remain unchanged.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 281.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: One (1).
    Title: Registration and Records of Vinegar Vaporizing Plants.
    OMB Number: 1513-0081.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5110/9.

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    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. These records would be maintained in the 
normal course of operations. The record retention requirement for this 
information collection is 3 years.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection for 
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated 
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours 
remain unchanged.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: One (1).
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: One (1).
    Title: Alternative Methods or Procedures and Emergency Variations 
from Requirements for Exports of Liquors.
    OMB Number: 1513-0082.
    TTB Recordkeeping 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: We are submitting this information collection for 
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated 
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours 
remain unchanged.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business and 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.
    TTB Form/Recordkeeping Number: None.
    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. Sulfating 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: We are submitting this information collection for 
extension purposes only. This information collection, the estimated 
number of respondents, and the estimated total annual burden hours 
remain unchanged.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,787.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,159.

    Dated: July 23, 2009.
Francis W. Foote,
Director, Regulations and Rulings Division.
[FR Doc. E9-17922 Filed 7-28-09; 8:45 am]
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