[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 126 (Friday, June 29, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38886-38888]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-16008]


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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 August 28, 
2012.

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;
     202-453-2686 (facsimile); or
     [email protected] (email).
    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 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 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 forms and 
recordkeeping requirements:
    Title: Authorization to Furnish Financial Information and 
Certificate of Compliance.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0004.
    TTB Form Number: 5030.6.
    Abstract: The Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 limits access 
to records held by financial institutions and provides for certain 
procedures to gain access to the information. TTB F 5030.6 serves as 
both a customer authorization for TTB to receive such information and 
as the required certification to the financial institution.
    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: 2,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 500.

    Title: Formula and Process for Wine.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0010.
    TTB Form Number: 5120.29.
    Abstract: TTB F 5120.29 is used to determine the classification of 
wines for labeling and consumer protection purposes. The form describes 
the person filing, the type of product to be made, and any restrictions 
to labeling and manufacture. The form is also used to audit a product's 
compliance with the relevant regulations.

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    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: 600.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,200.

    Title: Application for an Industrial Alcohol User Permit.
    OMB Number: 1513-0028.
    TTB Form Number: 5150.22.
    Abstract: TTB F 5150.22 is used to determine the eligibility of the 
applicant to engage in certain operations and the extent of the 
operations for the production and distribution of specially denatured 
spirits (alcohol/rum). This form identifies the location of the 
premises and establishes whether the premises will be in conformity 
with Federal laws and regulations.
    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: 738.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 738.

    Title: Distilled Spirits Records and Monthly Report of Production 
Operations.
    OMB Number: 1513-0047.
    TTB Form Number: 5110.40.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5110/01.
    Abstract: This information collected is used to account for a 
proprietor's excise tax liability, adequacy of bond coverage, and 
protection of the revenue. The information also provides TTB with data 
to analyze trends in the industry, plan efficient allocation of field 
resources, audit plant operations, and compile statistics for 
government economic analysis.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. Changes in the supporting statement and form reflects changes 
to regulatory section numbers as recodified in the final rule for the 
revision of 27 CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants. 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: 1,800.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,600.

    Title: Registration of Distilled Spirits Plants and Miscellaneous 
Requests and Notices for Distilled Spirits Plants.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0048.
    TTB Form Number: 5110.41.
    Abstract: The information provided by the applicants assists TTB in 
determining eligibility and providing for registration. These 
eligibility requirements are for persons who wish to establish 
distilled spirits plant operations. However, both statutes and 
regulations allow variances from regulations, and this information 
provides data to permit a variance.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. Changes in the supporting statement and form reflects changes 
to regulatory section numbers as recodified in the final rule for the 
revision of 27 CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,109.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,265.

    Title: Letterhead Applications and Notices Relating to Wine.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0057.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5120/2.
    Abstract: Letterhead applications and notices relating to wine are 
required to ensure that the intended activity will not jeopardize the 
revenue or defraud consumers.
    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: 1,650.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 826.

    Title: Airlines Withdrawing Stock from Customs Custody.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0074.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5620/2.
    Abstract: Airlines may withdraw tax-exempt distilled spirits, wine, 
and beer from Customs custody for foreign flights. The required record 
shows the amount of spirits and wine withdrawn, flight identification, 
and Customs certification. The records enable TTB to verify that tax is 
not due, allows spirits and wines to be traced, maintains 
accountability, and protects tax revenue. This collection of 
information is contained in 27 CFR 28.280 and 28.281.
    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: 25.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,500.

    Title: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Tax Returns, Claims, and 
Related Documents.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0088.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5000/24.
    Abstract: TTB is responsible for the collection of the Federal 
excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, distilled spirits, wine, beer, 
various tobacco products, and cigarette papers and tubes. Alcohol, 
tobacco, firearms, and ammunition excise taxes, and tobacco special 
(occupational) taxes are required to be collected on the basis of a 
return. Section 5555 of title 26 of the United States Code (26 U.S.C. 
5555) authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe regulations 
requiring all persons liable for these taxes to prepare records, 
statements, or returns as necessary to protect the revenue.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. Change in the supporting statement reflect changes to 
regulatory section numbers as recodified in the final rule for the 
revision of 27 CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants. 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; Not-for-profit 
institutions; Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 503,921.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 503,921.

    Title: Liquors and Articles from Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0089.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5530/3.
    Abstract: This information collection applies to persons bringing 
nonbeverage

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products into the United States from Puerto Rico and the Virgin 
Islands. These recordkeeping requirements are for the verification of 
claims for drawback of distilled spirits excise tax paid on nonbeverage 
products.
    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: 20.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 160.

    Title: Certificate of Taxpaid Alcohol.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0131.
    TTB Form Number: 5100.4.
    Abstract: This form is required by a Port Director of Customs and 
Border Patrol (Customs) to support refunding taxes paid on nonbeverage 
products that are exported. When the nonbeverage product is exported, 
the industry member submits TTB F 5100.4 and supporting documentation 
to TTB. TTB certifies the form and then submits it to Customs.
    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: 10.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,000.

    Dated: June 26, 2012.
Amy Greenberg,
Assistant Director, Regulations and Rulings Division.
[FR Doc. 2012-16008 Filed 6-28-12; 8:45 am]
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