[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10622-10624]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-04111]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

[Docket No. TTB-2014-0002]


Proposed Information Collections; Comment Request (No. 46)

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 April 28, 
2014.

ADDRESSES: Please note that TTB has adopted a new method for receiving 
public comments on its information collections. As described below, you 
may send comments on the information collections listed in this 
document using the ``Regulations.gov'' online comment form for this 
document, or you may send written comments via U.S. mail or hand 
delivery. TTB no longer accepts public comments via email or fax.
     http://www.regulations.gov: Use the comment form for this 
document posted within Docket No. TTB-2014-0002 on ``Regulations.gov,'' 
the Federal e-rulemaking portal, to submit comments via the Internet;
     U.S. Mail: Mary A. Wood, Regulations and Rulings Division, 
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street NW., Box 12, 
Washington, DC 20005.
     Hand Delivery/Courier in Lieu of Mail: Mary A. Wood, 
Regulations and Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade 
Bureau, 1310 G Street NW., Suite 200-E, Washington, DC 20005.
    Please submit separate comments for each specific information 
collection listed in this document that you wish to comment upon. You 
must reference the information collection's title, form or 
recordkeeping requirement number, and OMB number (if any) in your 
comment.
    You may view copies of this document, the information collections 
listed in it, and all comments received in response to this document 
within Docket No. TTB-2014-0002 at http://www.regulations.gov. A link 
to that docket is posted on the TTB Web site at http://www.ttb.gov/forms/comment-on-form.shtml. You may also obtain paper copies of this 
document, the information collections described in it, and any comments 
received in response to this document by contacting Mary A. Wood at the 
addresses or telephone number shown below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary A. Wood, Regulations and Rulings 
Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street NW., 
Box 12, Washington, DC 20005; telephone

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202-453-1039, ext. 165; or email [email protected] (please 
do not submit comments on this notice to this email address).

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, 
recordkeeping requirements, or questionnaires:

    Title: Power of Attorney.
    OMB Number: 1513-0014.
    TTB Form Number: 5000.8.
    Abstract: As authorized by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as 
amended, at 26 U.S.C. 6061, the TTB regulations require individuals who 
sign tax returns and other documents on behalf of an applicant, 
business, or other principal to have that signature authority on file 
with TTB. TTB F 5000.8 is used to delegate such signature authority to 
a specific individual.
    Current Actions: We are submitting this information collection as 
an extension.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,250.

    Title: Notice of Change in Status of Plant.
    OMB Number: 1513-0044.
    TTB Form or REC Number: None.
    Abstract: This collection is necessary to document the use of a 
distilled spirits plant (DSP) premises for other activities or by 
alternating proprietors. It describes a proprietor's use of the plant 
premises and lists other information to show that the change in plant 
status is in conformity with Federal 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: 100.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 500.

    Title: Tax Deferral Bond--Distilled Spirits (Puerto Rico).
    OMB Number: 1513-0050.
    TTB Form Number: 5110.50.
    Abstract: TTB F 5110.50 is the bond to secure payment of excise 
taxes on the tax-deferred shipment of distilled spirits from Puerto 
Rico to the United States. The form identifies the principal, the 
surety, purpose of bond, and allocation of the penal sum among the 
principal's locations.
    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: 10.

    Title: Tobacco Products Manufacturers--Supporting Records for 
Removal for the Use of the United States.
    OMB Number: 1513-0069.
    TTB REC Number: 5210/6.
    Abstract: Tobacco products have historically been a major source of 
excise tax revenues for the Federal Government. In order to safeguard 
these taxes, tobacco products manufacturers are required to maintain a 
system of records designed to establish accountability over the tobacco 
products and cigarette papers and tubes produced. However, these items 
can be removed without the payment of tax if they are for the use of 
the United States.
    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: 101.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 505.

    Titles: Statement of Ultimate Vendor; Exemption Certificate (Use on 
Certain Vessels or Aircraft); Exemption Certificate (Use by State or 
Local Governments); Statement of Manufacturer's Vendee (For Export); 
and Statement of Manufacturer's Vendee (Use in Further Manufacture).
    OMB Number: 1513-0128.
    TTB Form Number: 5600.33, 5600.34, 5600.35, 5600.36, and 5600.37, 
respectively.
    Abstract: Title 27 CFR Part 53, Manufacturers Excise Taxes--
Firearms and Ammunition, requires that, in some cases, persons who sell 
firearms or ammunition tax-free use specific exemption certificates or 
statements to support the tax-free sales. In addition, 27 CFR part 53 
requires a specific statement from the ultimate vendor to support 
claims for certain tax refunds or credits. These certificates and 
statements are used to document these tax-free sales, and, to promote 
uniformity among excise taxpayer records, the regulations require 
firearms and ammunition excise taxpayers to design and reproduce these 
certificates or statements as specified in the 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; Individuals or 
households; State or Local Governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,000.

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    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 52,500.

    Dated: February 20, 2014.
Rochelle E. Stern,
Director, Regulations and Rulings Division.
[FR Doc. 2014-04111 Filed 2-24-14; 8:45 am]
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