[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 242 (Monday, December 17, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74740-74743]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-30350]


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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 February 15, 
2013.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments to Mary A. Wood, Alcohol and Tobacco 
Tax and Trade Bureau, at any of these addresses:
     U.S. mail: 1310 G Street NW., Box 12, Washington, DC 
20005;
     Hand delivery/courier in lieu of mail: 1310 G Street NW., 
Suite 200E, Washington, DC 20005;
     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, please send no more than five 8.5 x 11 inch pages in order 
to ensure our equipment is not overburdened.

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, 1310 G Street NW., Box 12, Washington, DC 20005; 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 TTB forms and 
recordkeeping requirements:

    Title: Inventory--Manufacturer of Tobacco Products, Processed 
Tobacco, or Cigarette Papers and Tubes.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0032.
    TTB Form Numbers: 5210.9.
    Abstract: TTB F 5210.9 is used by manufacturers of tobacco products 
or processed tobacco to report the beginning and ending inventories of 
tobacco products and processed tobacco and at other times required by 
the TTB regulations. The information reported on this form is used by 
TTB to determine tax liability and compliance

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with regulations, and for protection of the revenue.
    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: 193.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 386.

    Title: Report--Manufacturer of Tobacco Products or Cigarette Papers 
and Tubes; and Report--Manufacturer of Processed Tobacco.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0033.
    TTB Form Numbers: 5210.5 and 5250.1.
    Abstract: Manufacturers account for their taxable articles on this 
report. TTB uses this information to ensure that manufactures have 
properly paid taxes due and have complied with Federal laws and 
regulations.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. We are making no changes to TTB F 5210.5. We are revising TTB 
F 5250.1 to incorporate amendments made in the final rule to the 
relevant regulations implementing the Children's Health Insurance 
Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (see T.D. TTB-104, published in the 
Federal Register of June 21, 2012, at 77 FR 37287). 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: 193.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,632.

    Title: Inventory--Export Warehouse Proprietor.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0035.
    TTB Form Number: 5220.3.
    Abstract: TTB F 5220.3 is used by export warehouse proprietors to 
report inventories that are required by law 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: 80.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 400.

    Title: Alcohol Fuel Plants (AFP) Records, Reports, and Notices.
    OMB Number: 1513-0052.
    TTB Form Number: 5110.75.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5110/10.
    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 and the spirits' proper 
disposition, keeps registrations current, and helps TTB evaluate 
variations from prescribed procedures.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. The supporting statement reflects changes to regulatory 
section numbers as recodified in the final rule for the revision of 27 
CFR Part 19, Distilled Spirits Plants (see T.D. TTB-92, published in 
the Federal Register on February 16, 2011, at 76 FR 9080).
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Farms, Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,663.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,784.
    Title: Stills--Notices, Registration, and Records.
    OMB Number: 1513-0063.
    TTB Record Number: 5150/8.
    Abstract: This information collection is used to account for stills 
and distilling apparatus for the regulation of distillation of 
distilled spirits, and to protect the revenue. We also use it to 
establish whether a person who intends to use a still or other 
distilling apparatus has qualified to conduct distilling operations and 
complied with other pertinent provisions of law 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: 10.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 42.

    Title: Liquor Importer's Records and Reports.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0064.
    TTB Record Number: 5170/1.
    Abstract: Liquor importers account for taxable articles on this 
report. TTB uses this information to ensure that proprietors have 
complied with Federal laws and regulations and to protect against 
diversion.
    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: 500.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 251.

    Title: Records of Operations--Manufacturer of Tobacco Products or 
Processed Tobacco.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0068.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5210/1.
    Abstract: Manufacturers of tobacco products or processed tobacco 
manufacturers must maintain records that provide accountability over 
the tobacco products or processed tobacco received and produced. These 
records ensure that each tobacco product or processed tobacco 
transaction can be traced, and support the collection of the proper 
tax.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. We are revising this collection to incorporate amendments 
made to the regulations to implement the Children's Health Insurance 
Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (see T.D. TTB-104, published in the 
Federal Register of June 21, 2012, at 77 FR 37287). 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: 193.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 386.

    Title: Tobacco Export Warehouse--Record of Operations.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0070.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5220/1.
    Abstract: Export warehouses are used to store untaxpaid tobacco 
products and processed tobacco pending exportation. TTB uses these 
records to maintain accountability over these commodities for purposes 
of protecting tax revenue.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision.

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We are revising this collection to incorporate amendments made to the 
regulations to implement the Children's Health Insurance Program 
Reauthorization Act of 2009 (see T.D. TTB-104, published in the Federal 
Register of June 21, 2012, at 77 FR 37287). 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: 80.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1 (one).

    Title: Applications and Notices--Manufacturers of Nonbeverage 
Products.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0072.
    TTB Record Number: 5530/1.
    Abstract: These reports (Letterhead Applications and Notices) are 
submitted by manufacturers of nonbeverage products who are using 
distilled spirits upon which drawback will be claimed. These reports 
are used by TTB 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: 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: 510.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 510.

    Title: Records of Things of Value to Retailers, and Occasional 
Letter Reports from Industry Members Regarding Information of 
Sponsorships, Advertisements, Promotions, etc. under the FAA Act.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0077.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: 5190/1.
    Abstract: These records and occasional letter reports are used to 
show compliance with the provisions of the Federal Alcohol 
Administration (FAA) 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: 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 and other for-profit, Individuals, or 
households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,665.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,112.

    Title: 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 Control 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, 
including all four forms, as a revision. We are revising this 
collection to incorporate amendments made to the regulations to 
implement the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act 
of 2009 (see T.D. TTB-104, published in the Federal Register of June 
21, 2012, at 77 FR 37287). 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; State, local, and 
tribal governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,518.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,277.

    Title: Application for Extension of Time for Payment of Tax.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0093.
    TTB Form Number: 5600.38.
    Abstract: Taxpayers use this form to apply for an extension of time 
for the payment of tax, and TTB uses this information to determine if a 
taxpayer is qualified to extend payment of tax due to circumstances 
beyond the taxpayer's control.
    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: 12.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3.

    Title: Supporting Data for Nonbeverage Drawback Claims.
    OMB Control 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 of 
nonbeverage products. The form is used 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: 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: 590.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,422.

    Title: Record of Operations--Importer of Tobacco Products or 
Processed Tobacco.
    OMB Number: 1513-0106.
    TTB Recordkeeping Number: None.
    Abstract: Importers of tobacco products or processed tobacco are 
required to maintain records of physical receipts and disposition of 
tobacco products or processed tobacco in order to prepare TTB Form 
5220.6 (a monthly report).
    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: 586.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1 (one).

    Title: Monthly Report--Importer of Tobacco Products or Processed 
Tobacco.

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    OMB Number: 1513-0107.
    TTB Form Number: 5220.6.
    Abstract: Reports of the importation and disposition of tobacco 
products and processed tobacco are necessary to determine whether those 
persons issued the permits required by 26 U.S.C. 5713 should be allowed 
to continue their operations or renew their permits. This report is 
also used to determine if tobacco products or processed tobacco are 
being diverted for illegal purposes and to ensure that holders of basic 
permits are engaging in the operations stated on their permit.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as a 
revision. We are revising the instructions at the top of the form to 
incorporate pertinent regulatory text. 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: 586.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 14,064.

    Title: Report of Removal, Transfer, or Sale of Processed Tobacco.
    OMB Control Number: 1513-0130.
    TTB Form Number: 5250.2.
    Abstract: Unregulated transfers or sales of processed tobacco to 
persons who do not hold TTB permits could lead to processed tobacco 
falling into the hands of persons who would be unknown and 
unaccountable to TTB, including illegal manufacturers. In order to 
better regulate processed tobacco and prevent diversion, TTB requires 
the filing of a report covering all such transfers or sales. This 
report is used to protect the revenue.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection 
(including the associated form) as a revision. We are revising this 
collection to incorporate amendments to the regulations to implement 
the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 
(see T.D. TTB-104, published in the Federal Register of June 21, 2012, 
at 77 FR 37287). 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: 779.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,337.

    Dated: December 12, 2012.
Amy R. Greenberg,
Assistant Director, Regulations and Rulings Division.
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